Weekly Roundup: March 20-25

Monday, March 21

Reading Town Ville Lecture 2016 Launch – The National Reading Campaign is calling on all readers and on all Sudburians who love to transmit creativity, knowledge and literacy through works of art. We will be launching Reading Town Sudbury Ville Lecture 2016, kicking off a multilingual celebration of reading throughout Greater Sudbury from April 30th to May 8th. Discover all of our off-the-wall programming at this very special launch, which will include entertainment and refreshments. Make sure to RSVP, as seats are limited! 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. @ Fromagerie Elgin – 80 Elgin Street

International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination – Greater Sudbury Police Multiracial and Multicultural Relations Advisory Committee cordially invite you to attend the Annual International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination Luncheon. Cost: $15 – 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. @ Caruso Club – 385 Haig Street

For The Love of Lamb – There are so many ways to prepare this versatile meat that you will wonder why you haven’t been enjoying it more often. We will focus on a tender shoulder cut for a Lamb & Onion Curry, the shank for a Moroccan Lamb with Chickpeas & Dates and a show-stopping Mustard-Crusted Leg of Lamb. Cost: $75 – 6:00 p.m. @ Kitchen Bits – 1390 Kingsway 

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Tuesday, March 22

Speed Networking Event – Join us for a night full of networking opportunities. Bring your business cards and you’ll rotate from table to table, telling people about your business. Cost: $65 – 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. @ Apollo Restaurant and Tavern – 844 Kingsway

Trivia In Wonderland – 3 rounds of 15 questions, and one bonus question per round. Pages are marked a-la grade 5 math class by passing them to a friend. Points scored for being awesome and promoting awesome things! Find a funny answer on someone’s card, even if its not the right answer you can still nominate them for an awesome star. We also reward jokers and pranksters and all those who don’t cheat! Winner takes home bragging rights and some awesome prizes. Did we mention that the overall highest score takes home half the pot? 8:00 p.m. @ Fromagerie Elgin – 80 Elgin Street

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Wednesday, March 23

Cambrian Charity Carnival – It’s not every day that you can binge on cotton candy and popcorn at a carnival, in the middle of winter. The Cambrian Charity Carnival is your go-to event for taking a productive break between those tests and assignments. Dunk great people including Bill Best, president of Cambrian College, and Tony Ryma, CTV Northern Ontario news anchor. Maybe your friends can dunk you, but that’s up to you. Slam pies in the faces of Cambrian’s SAC leaders, Cambrian professors, or convince your friends to get pied. The money will be donated equally between the Sam Bruno P.E.T. Scan Fund of the Northern Cancer Foundation and Cambrian Foundation. Now you have a great excuse to act like a child for a few hours. 11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. @ Cambrian Student Life Centre – 1400 Barrydowne Road 

Edouard Landry lance Pomme Plastique II – Edouard is releasing his new album POMME PLASTIQUE II on March 23rd from 5pm to 7pm – This will be a gathering for the media and the public at the Red Fang Tavern. Come hear a few songs and get a taste of the new album! 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. @ Red Fang Tavern – 80 Durham Street

Cambrian Chamber Choir Presents: VOCAL SOUNDSCAPE – From Baroque to the Beatles, 16 voices perform a variety of acapella works. Admission by Donation. 7:00 p.m. @ The Open Studio – 93 Cedar Street

Northern Lights Writes: March 2016 – Want to experience or perform some super diverse and impressive writing from local writers/performers? Look no further.  Monthly spoken word night at Speakeasy, with scheduled performers, as well as an open mic portion. The idea is to lead into a performance based workshop at the Northern Lights Festival Boréal 2016, but also just to provide a space for people to explore the spoken and written word. All types of material are welcome: poetry, slam, short stories, novel excerpts, oral storytelling, hip hop, but the idea is to focus on the power of words. All languages are welcome and diversity is encouraged. If you know you are coming, please try to sign up in advance by contacting Max Silvertongue. 9:00 p.m. @ Speakeasy – 113 Durham Street

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Thursday, March 24

The Best Bar Snacks – Planning a game night at home? Maybe just craving your favourite snacks from your favourite neighbourhood bar. Learn to make a lineup or popular appetizers that will have your friends wanting to come to YOUR place for the next game. Chicken wings 2-ways, a spinach & artichoke dip, fried calamari and spicy dry riblets. Game on! Cost: $70  – 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. @ Kitchen Bits – 1390 Kingsway Blvd

Women’s Climbing Night – Ladies take over ARC once again… so treat yo’self! Join Bryn, Katie, Carol-Anne and the ARC ladies for a special offering where women can climb and connect. Meet and get on the wall with other women climbers in the gym (maybe you’ll find a new top-roping or lead climbing buddy!) or try out climbing for the first time in a supportive, encouraging environment with other women in the same boat. Cost: $5 for members | $10 for nonmembers – 7:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. @ ARC – 1981 Old Burwash Road

Fundraiser for Syrian Refugees – In an effort to sponsor a refugee family, the Islamic Association of Sudbury is organizing a fundraiser by screening the documentary RETURN TO HOMS. This documentary shows the impact of the Syrian Crisis on the city of Homs and on young families through the eyes of a young man. Tickets: $25 for adults | $20 for students – 7:00 p.m. @ Sheridan Auditorium – Sudbury Secondary School 

Dean Strang – From the Netflix Hit: Making a Murderer. Du grand succès Netflix. – Dean A. Strang is a lawyer in Madison, Wisconsin. He is best known for his work as one of Steven Avery’s trial lawyers, as well as for his first book, “WORSE THAN THE DEVIL: ANARCHISTS, CLARENCE DARROW, AND JUSTICE IN A TIME OF TERROR.” Admission will be free, link to tickets coming soon. Proudly sponsored by LACROIX LAWYERS. #LULimpact 7:30 p.m. @ Laurentian University – Fraser Auditorium 

Musical Bingo for NLFB: March 2016 – MUSICAL BINGO IS BACK!  You think you know the hits of the ages? Come try your hand at musical bingo. This month’s edition includes a super challenging David Bowie round! We play the songs. If you know them, and they are on your card, you dab ’em. If you get a line, call BINGO! Then come and collect your prize, including NLFB Merch, festival tickets, cheese plates and much more! Cost: $2 – 7:30 p.m. @ Fromagerie Elgin – 80 Elgin Street

TASTE St. – Graffiti Alley Launch Party – Join us for food, art and entertainment and support Health Sciences North’s Learners Centre. Your exclusive opportunity to meet the artists and preview this year’s Taste St. Graffiti Alley event April 1st!Call 705-920-9466 or email info@ypasudbury.com for tickets!  Tickets: $3 in advance | $5 at the door. 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.@ SRO Nightclub & Lounge – 93 Durham Street

The Métis Album Release – The long awaited release of The Métis studio album “San Francisco”. We will have locals Hello Holiday acompanied by Chambers making thier way from Kitchener to showcase some solid song writing. The music will be loud, the drinks endless, is there possibly a better way to kick off Easter Weekend? 9:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m. @ The Townehouse Tavern – 206 Elgin Street

Open House With Manzone & Strong – We’ve had one crazy year with you guys and we can’t think of a better way to celebrate! We’re bringing in Manzone & Strong to bring back that Guv feeling. We’re opening up The Grand AND Fuse as an open house as an extra thank you for all your support. We can’t wait to continue celebrating our success in the future! 10:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m. @ The Grand – 28 Elgin Street

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Friday, March 25

The Young Novelists @ Fromagerie Elgin – Coming off their Canadian Folk Music Award win for New/Emerging Artist, 2015 was a huge year for The Young Novelists. Fronted by husband and wife duo Graydon James and Laura Spink, this Toronto based roots band are known for their beautiful harmonies and songs culled from their small-town roots. 7:00 p.m. @ Fromagerie Elgin – 80 Elgin Street

Great Friday: Comedy Open Mic – 9:00 p.m. @ Little Montreal – 182 Elgin Street

Tupper Ware Remix Party, AA Wallace, Therapists, Mitch McIntyre Quartet – Tickets: $10 – 9:30 a.m. – 2:00 a.m. @ The Townehouse – 206 Elgin Street