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. More local events can also be found on Sudbury.com’s Events Page.
Café Heritage summer concert series
Aug. 24
Come out every Thursday night to Whitewater Lake Park in Azilda for a free live concert. Bring your own chair. On Aug. 24 is Chicks with Picks. Concert starts at 7 p.m. View the full summer lineup through the Café Heritage website.
Night Owl jazz series
Aug. 24
Jazz Sudbury and the Night Owl have partnered to jazz up your Thursday nights in downtown Sudbury. Head to the Night Owl, 158 Elgin St., every Thursday evening for an evening of jazz. Tickets are $20 and the show starts at 7 p.m. On Aug. 24 is Toronto singer-songwriter Ori Dagan, who has been tagged as one of the rising stars of jazz music in Canada and Canada’s next top crooner. More information in the series is available here.
Fundraising Barbecue
Aug. 25
A charity barbecue is being held Friday, Aug. 25 to help raise funds for a Sudbury man who needs $20,000 to pay for specialized prescription drugs that will help him with treatments for lung cancer. The drug Capmatinib costs approximately $10,000 for 28 days and may be needed for up to one year, said organizers of the charity event. The barbecue is being held to support Mike Kusinskis, owner/operator of Element Electric, a company based in Naughton. A media release asks Sudbury residents to join the community barbecue scheduled for Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. being held at Dixon Electric at 1158 Lorne St.
Burwash Country Music Festival
Aug. 25-27
If you’re a fan of country music, you might want to check out the local Burwash Country Music Festival, which is running Aug. 25-27. The event takes place at Kakakiwaganda Lake, also known as Rock Lake (295 Murdock River Rd., which is located off of Hwy. 637, close to the turnoff at Hwy. 69). Gates open at 5 p.m. on Friday and 10 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday. For tickets, email [email protected]. You can also get further information on the event’s Facebook page.
Cereal Cartoon Party
Aug. 26
After two widely successful sold-out Saturday Morning All-You-Can-Eat Cereal Cartoon Parties that happened at Sudbury Indie Cinema in December and April, Cereal Cartoon Parties are returning this summer. Happening August 12 and 26, Sudbury Indie Cinema is hosting another three-hour compilation of retro cartoons, commercials and PSAs from the 1930s to 1990s, combined with an unlimited amount of your favourite childhood cereals. Starting at 10 a.m., you can stay in your PJs and head straight to Sudbury Indie Cinema, located at 162 MacKenzie St. for an unforgettable morning. Curated by David Bertrand of Stompbox, the Saturday Morning All-You-Can-Eat Cereal Cartoon Party is an event for all ages, from children to nostalgic adults. Attendees gather in the cinema to watch beloved classics (The Flintstones) as well as obscure audience favourites (Rambo: When S.A.V.A.G.E. Stole Santa). With over 40 varieties of cereal to choose from like Trix, Lucky Charms, Cocoa Pebble, Reese Puffs, Captain Crunch, as well as gluten free, vegan, and low carb options, including milk varieties, there is something for everyone. Refill your bowl as many times as you want - cereal is included in the admission Tickets are on sale online here.
New Sudbury Days
Aug. 26-27
The family-friendly festival returns Aug. 26-27 with events throughout New Sudbury at various parks and other venues. Enjoy live entertainment, food, kid-friendly activities, makers market, fireworks show, and more. Visit newsudburydays.ca for the full schedule of events.
Garlic Food Fest
Aug. 27
The Ukrainian Seniors’ Centre in downtown Sudbury presents its Garlic Food Fest Sunday, Aug. 27 starting at 11 a.m. Enjoy a variety of homemade garlic nibbler items. Fresh pyrohy and cabbage rolls will be packaged to go. Vendors will be on site. If you’re a vendor interested in setting up at the festival, phone 705-673-7404.
Sudbury Writers’ Guild hosts Roving Outdoor Book Fair
Aug. 27
Sudbury Writers’ Guild is holding Greater Sudbury’s 1st Roving Outdoor Book Fair in Capreol on Sunday, Aug. 27. The event takes place from 2-5 p.m. at the Northern Ontario Railroad Museum and Heritage Centre. Meet local authors and publishers, and take part in readings, signings and Q&As.
STC/YES Theatre presents Jersey Boys
Until Aug. 27
With phenomenal music, memorable characters, and great storytelling, Jersey Boys follows the fascinating evolution of four blue-collar kids who became one of the greatest successes in pop-music history. Winner of Best Musical at both the Tony Awards and Olivier Awards, Jersey Boys takes you behind the music of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons to discover the secret of a 40-year friendship as the foursome work their way from the streets of New Jersey to the heights of stardom. Thrill your audiences with electrifying performances of chart-topping hits including “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You,” “Dawn,” and “My Eyes Adored You,” which brought The Four Seasons the highest honor: induction into the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame. The run of Jersey Boys has now been extended until Aug. 27. Purchase tickets online here.
Pet Wellness Clinic
August 28-30
The Ontario SPCA and the Humane Society are holding a pet wellness event at the O'Connor Playground at 140 St. George Street in Sudbury. The event is being held August 28, 29 and 30 to provide assistance to animals and their families who do not have the financial means to bring their animal to a veterinarian for preventive care. The clinic provides general wellness examinations, vaccinations and, when necessary and requested by the family, euthanasia services. The organizers also said this clinic does not have the capacity to treat ill animals or emergency situations. To register for the clinic please telephone 705-674-4455 ext 311, check out the webpage at ontariospca.ca/wellnessclinic or send an email to [email protected].
Rock the Farm concert series
Aug. 30
Rock the Farm returns to Anderson Farm Museum in Lively this August for the first time since 2019. The 12th annual free summer music series runs Wednesdays for five weeks. A vendors’ and farmers’ market runs 4-8 p.m. The concerts run from 5:30 to 8 p.m. On Aug. 30 is Outsider, the last in the series for the summer. Parking is free on the grass in front of Anderson Farm Museum. Bring folding chairs or blankets, sunscreen and perhaps an umbrella. View the full lineup online here.
Thrifty Thursdays at SWC
Aug. 31
The Sudbury Women’s Centre (SWC) has unveiled a new monthly fundraiser aimed at helping women, girls, trans and non-binary individuals navigate violent and challenging life situations. Calling it Thrifty Thursdays, the SWC invites the community to join the cause by thrifting at their "My Sister’s Closet" boutique. The fundraiser will be held the last Thursday of each month, with all proceeds going towards providing clients with basic needs items. The next event will be held on Aug. 31 from 6-8 p.m. at SWC, located at 174 Douglas St., Suite 201. Participants not only have a chance to support a crucial cause but also an opportunity to win a Starbucks prize pack valued at over $100. To participate in the Thrifty Thursday Fundraiser or for more information about SWC and its initiatives, please visit the SWC website or contact Rae-Anne Neville at [email protected] or call 705-673-1916, ext. 104.
Ribfest Sudbury
Sept. 1-3
Ribfest returns to the Grace Hartman Amphitheatre in Bell Park Sept. 1-3. The event runs 12-10 p.m. each day. This year’s vendors include Boss Hog’s, Crabby’s BBQ Shack, Ribs Royale, Texas Rangers, Silver Bullet Bar B Q and Gator Barbecue. Visit ribfestsudbury.com for full details.
STC/YES Theatre presents Romeo & Juliet
Until Sept. 3
Romeo & Juliet, Shakespeare's greatest love story, is presented under the sky and right in a gorgeous new downtown venue: the Refettorio. Directed by acclaimed Canadian directing team Shakespeare Bash'd Julia Nish-Lapidus and James Wallis. The show runs until Sept. 3. For tickets and showtimes, visit sudburytheatre.com.
Applefest
Sept. 6-9
In its second year, Applefest has become a four-day event, and more events have been added. The event is being put on Sept. 6-9 by Seasons Pharmacy and Culinaria, Beautiful Field Farm & Fruit Trees and Sudbury Shared Harvest. A full schedule can be found on Sudbury Shared Harvest’s website.
Jazz Sudbury Festival
Sept. 8-9
The Jazz Sudbury Festival returns to Place des Arts Sept. 8-9. The Jazz Sudbury Festival will engage, entertain, and inspire with an eclectic mix of the finest award-winning jazz, blues, and world music artists. Performers include Denzal Sinclaire, Peripheral Vision, Emilie-Claire Barlow, Queen Kong, The Nickel City Stompers, Reg Schwagger, The Tony Simpkin Trio, The Underground Trio, Sudbury Guitar Masters, Madeleine Ertel, Alex Bird & The Jazz Mavericks, OKAN and Crystal Shawanda. Purchase tickets online here.
Valley East Days
Sept. 8-10
Events include family activities, live entertainment, pro wrestling, axe-throwing, fireworks and more. The musical headliners of this year’s festival are Big Wreck, who perform Saturday, Sept. 9. Full details are available online here.
All-ages show
Sept. 9
An organization called The Rabbit Hole has created a new all-ages concert series in Sudbury. The first in the concert series takes place at the Ukrainian Federation Hall (130 Frood Rd.) Sept. 9 starting at 6 p.m. Performing will be Wolf Fang Fist, Vile Decree and DTF. “DTF is local while the other two bands are from Barrie, Ont.,” said an email from the organizer. “The genre for this show is Hardcore (punk rock). With this new concert series, we aim to give the younger generation of musicians and music fans the chance to play and attend live shows in a safe space free of drugs and alcohol. Future dates for the concert series have not yet been determined, although there’s an intention to hold more concerts in October and November. If a band (any genre) would like to submit a request to play a show, they can email [email protected].
Art Gallery of Sudbury summer exhibitions
Closing dates vary
“Joey Solomon: Indisputable Realities” runs at AGS until Aug. 27. The visual representations within these paintings do not contain social commentary, but are surreal depictions of the historical, and current treatment of indigenous peoples all over Canada. Destruction of stolen historic land, residential schools, pollution, MMIW2S (Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit People), and religious oppression, are not topics easily discussed or approached. The intended purpose of the visuals are to serve only as a catalyst for discussion and awareness. “Braeden Martel: Ghost Murals” runs at the Art Gallery of Sudbury until Aug. 27 as part of the Up Here festival. In this nostalgic photography installation, Braeden investigates ghost murals scattered throughout Sudbury. These historic, faded pieces that so often hide in plain sight testify to the passage of time, preserving the essence of bygone eras. Drawing from his background in architecture and his passion for photography, Braeden masterfully captures the intricate interplay between urban architecture and the echoes of history. Each carefully composed photograph serves as a window to the past. Sudbury artist Matti Lehtelä is also exhibiting off-site at the Laughing Buddha until Oct. 17. His work often explores feelings of emotional liberation and hedonism through highly stylized subjects. Each piece captures a fragment of a moment; a glance, quiet reflections, and ephemeral youth. LGBTQ+ artwork has often been marginalized and censored throughout history, and his work attempts to reorganize some of the societal and cultural taboos surrounding nudity by the use of colour, composition, and contrast. More information about the exhibits is available on the AGS’ website.
Perogies and Cabbage Rolls
Mondays to Fridays
Fresh perogies and cabbage rolls are available for pick-up from Monday to Friday at the Ukrainian Seniors’ Centre. Place your order by phoning 705-673-7404.
