Sudbury.com runs a weekly list of things that are going on locally, both in-person and virtual. If you’re planning a performance, class, presentation, exhibit, fundraiser, initiative or other event in Greater Sudbury, send the details to [email protected] so we can spread the word.
STC-YES Theatre present Ride the Cyclone
Until Aug. 20
Fans of Rocky Horror and Little Shop of Horrors rejoice! In this hilarious and outlandish story, the lives of six teenagers from a Saskatchewan chamber choir are cut short in a freak accident aboard a roller coaster. When they awake, a fortune teller invites each to tell a story to win a prize like no other – the chance to return to life. Ride the Cyclone will ignite your heart and force you to think about all the beautiful things in life! A celebrated original Canadian musical that took the country by storm in 2010 before moving on to a successful run in Chicago and Off-Broadway! The show’s run has now been extended until Aug. 20. Tickets available online here.
Peter Schneider Concert Series
Aug. 21
For more than 20 years, new and seasoned musicians have delighted crowds from June to August with free concerts in Bell Park every Sunday evening from 7 to 8:15 p.m. as part of the Peter Schneider Concert Series. Swing Fever Octet performs at the Katherine Bell Gazebo Aug. 21. The Swing Fever Octet, founded by the late Peter Schneider, has been entertaining Sudbury-area listeners and dancers for more than 25 years. A perennial favourite of the Peter Schneider Concert Series, Swing Fever has proudly carried on Peter’s legacy by offering a fun, family-friendly dance on the final evening of the Concert Series, each year since the concerts began. The Swing Fever Octet plays a mix of well-known tunes from the big band era, ballroom rhythms and popular covers, for a beautiful evening of music under the stars.
Up Here 8
Aug. 19-21
Up Here Urban Art and Music Festival returns to downtown Sudbury for an eighth year Friday, Aug. 19 to Sunday, Aug. 21. Musical lineup includes La Luz, all the way from California, capturing sizzling summer in song with their psychedelic “surf noir,” and Pierre Kwenders, from Kinshasa, Congo by way of Montreal. Murals to be curated by Anong Beam, a painter, mother, paintmaker, and curator, living and working in her home community of M'Chigeeng First Nation on Manitoulin Island. Visit uphere.com for more information.
Sudbury Indie Cinema presents Cat Video Fest
Aug. 22
CatVideoFest is a compilation reel of the latest and best cat videos culled from countless hours of unique submissions and sourced animations, music videos, and classic internet powerhouses. CatVideoFest is a joyous communal experience, only available in theatres, and raises money for cats in need through partnerships with local cat charities. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Small Things Cats animal shelter. Donations of cat food, litter and toys is welcomed and encouraged. Want to be part of the pre-show? Submit your favourite photo of your rescue kitty to [email protected]. Event takes place Aug. 13 and 22 at Sudbury Indie Cinema. Start time is 2 p.m. both dates. Tickets are $15 for adults and $7 for children. More information available here.
Youth Art Show (Crafts for Mental Health)
Aug. 26
The youth and facilitators of Crafts for Mental Health are hosting a Youth Art Show Aug. 26. The event takes place 12-3 p.m. at the Place des Arts building at 27 Larch St. The event will showcase artwork created by more than 50 youth. Crafts for Mental Health (CMH), is a free Summer Program co-ordinated by The Afro Women And Youth foundation (AWYF) in collaboration with the Sudbury Workers Education and Advocacy Centre (SWEAC), funded through the Arts and Culture grant of the City of Greater Sudbury.
Sudbury Performance Group presents live music at Hilton Garden Inn
Aug. 24, 26 and 31
Tess and Petr Aug. 24, Rodéo LIVE Aug. 26, Chicks with Picks Aug. 31. Performances are free of charge, and all take place at Hilton Garden Inn from 7-10 p.m. More information available through Event Brite.
Skilled Trades Job Fair
Aug. 30
A job fair for skilled trades will be held later this month at the Elm Place Mall in downtown Sudbury. The event is being put on by the YMCA of Northeastern Ontario Employment and Immigrant Services is proud to present Skilled Trades Job Fair at the Elm Place Mall, Unit 164-40 Elm St (the former Designer Depot). The event is to be held 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday Aug. 30. Parking is available in the Elm Place Mall; parking passes will be validated. This event is free and open to the public. For more information visit www.ymcaneo.ca or telephone 705-674-2324.
Ribfest
Sept. 2-4
After last running in 2019, a popular Sudbury summer festival is making a comeback over the Labour Day weekend (Sept. 2-4), although the location has been changed to Bell Park’s Grace Hartman Amphitheatre. Ribfest 2022 features five rib teams (down from the usual six), including Boss Hog’s, Ribs Royale, Crabby’s, Texas Rangers and a newcomer, Silver Bullet. Ribfest 2022 runs from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sept. 2 and Sept. 3, and 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 4. Admission is free. For more information, visit the Facebook event page or website.
Art Gallery of Sudbury presents Johanna Westby: Natural Contrast
Until Sept. 4
The Art Gallery of Sudbury’s exhibition of Johanna Westby’s work, titled Natural Contrast, runs until Sept. 4. Originally from Elliot Lake and now living in Sudbury, Westby is an artist, an illustrator, and a teacher, whose style has been described as bold and unique and revolves around creating and sharing visual expressions of contrasts, which is easily recognizable in her many large-scale public murals and paintings throughout the region. The work in this show, called Natural Contrast, represents “an exploration of natural subjects expressed through the abstracted stylization of form and colour,” said a release from the gallery. The exhibition will feature 39 new artworks depicting “the contrasts in our world between chaos and calm—peaceful land paired with dynamic skies, tranquil lakes with radiant sunsets or a moment of stillness as an animal pauses, silhouetted against a vibrant, dancing sky,” continues the release. You can find more information about the exhibit at the gallery’s website or their Facebook page.
