Weekend Roundup: April 15-17

Friday, April 15

Home Based Business Opportunity Job Fair – This is a Job Fair geared towards those looking for a home based business for any reason. Whether you are a young adult, retiree or anyone in between this is the place to ask all the questions to a variety of business opportunities in one location to find your best fit. There will be absolutely NO SELLING. This is about the opportunity to create more income and getting to see a variety of opportunities in one place, Drop in and gain insight to see what is out there for you. 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. @ Lexington Hotel – 50 Brady Street

Create-A-Creature  – This April 15th PA Day, join us for a little bit of geeky fun as we Create-A-Creature. Learn how to sew, toy hack or use #littleBits electronic building blocks and craft supplies to make a cuddly,unique or interactive creature of your own. 10:00 a.m. @ Greater Sudbury Public Library – 74 Mackenzie Street

Opening Reception – Assemble: Five years of Contemporary drawing – Since its inception in 2011, Line Gallery, an independent gallery dedicated to the presentation and promotion of contemporary Canadian drawing, has produced twenty-five solo exhibitions of emerging and established artists working in drawing from across Canada. Based in North Bay, Ontario, Line Gallery is currently the only gallery in Canada with a mandate focused exclusively on drawing. Over the past five years Amanda Burk and Paul Irwin, co-owners of Line Gallery, have been actively developing a collection of Canadian drawing that reflects a broad range of contemporary drawing practices taking place nationally. Assemble presents a cross-section of drawings from this growing collection and features the work of some of the most exciting and significant artists working in drawing today. 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. @ Art Gallery of Sudbury – 251 John Street

Northern Fights! – Tickets: $35 – 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. @ Caruso Club – 385 Haig Street

Tree of Life – Open Painting Session – This session is focusing on the Tree of Life and what that means to us! Remember, trees can take on any shape and size and any colour for that matter. There is no right or wrong with trees! Simple painting techniques and brush stroke instruction will be available to get you started. Then you can make this “Tree of Life” express anything you wish. We will work on canvas with acrylic paint, but feel free to bring some of your own supplies. 6:00 p.m. – 8:45 p.m. @ It’s a Mona Lisa Thing – 54 Elgin Street

2016 earthdancers 25th Annual Benefit Performance – Tickets: $20 – 7:30 p.m. @ Théâtre du Nouvel-Ontario – 21 Lasalle Blvd

Crystal Shawada (2013 Juno Award Winner for Aboriginal Album of the Year) – Crystal Shawandais a famous Canadian country music artist born on Manitoulin Island. CMT documented her rise to fame in the six-part series Crystal: Living the Dream, which was broadcast in February 2008. She signed to RCA Nashville in 2007 and she released her first single, “You Can Let Go”, in Canada in January 2008. It was the fastest climbing single on the Canadian Country Singles Chart since Carolyn Dawn Johnson’s “Georgia” in 2000, reaching the Top 10 in 5 weeks!!!! Don’t miss this opportunity to see Crystal Shawanda at Cousin Vinny’s. Tickets: $10 in advance | $15 at the door. 9:00 p.m. @ Cousin Vinny’s Restaurant & Bar – 5085 Hwy 69 North #22

Call Us Now Tour – 9:00 p.m. @ The Grand – 28 Elgin Street

Wolves in Red ft Vanilla Gorilla – Help us kick winter out and welcome spring with some ROCK & ROLL!!Common out for one fun filled night of luscious tunes! $5 cover at the door! 10:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m. @ Little Montreal – 182 Elgin Street

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Saturday, April 16

Sudbury Women’s Show (5th Annual Spring Show) – Laugh, Enjoy and get motivated at the 5th Annual Spring Women’s Show! Bring a friend and enjoy our festival of fashion, informative speakers, and home decorators, shopping and much more! Save $2 with Advanced Tickets (online). Tickets: $10 – 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. @ Garson Arena – 100 Church Street

Charly Sirois Medium Psychic Live Appearance – Join acclaimed international featured guest Charly Sirois, mentor, author, teacher and Medium Psychic as she shares the story of her unique gift. You will be amazed and mesmerized by her abilities to communicate with the afterlife. Tickets: $10 – 1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. @ Garson Arena – 100 Church Street

Paul Lefebvre Free Tax Clinic – 1:oo p.m. – 4:00 p.m. @ ParkSide Centre – 140 Durham Street

Vintage Slang at Q92 Rock Band Rumble – 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. @ The Coulson Nightclub – 52 Larch Street

Guitars Alive Concert – David Bowie Tribute Concert unplugged with Jamie Dupuis and guitar ensembles from Greater Sudbury Schools. Tickets: $20 – 2:30 p.m. @ Sudbury Guitar Society – 1400 Barrydowne Road

Nerf War – Who doesn’t love nerf guns? We will be setting up some barricades, having free for all matchs and team matchs. All ages are welcome although we ask if you are older then 12 that you bring your own nerf guns as we only have a limited amount. Parents are welcome to partake as well, or drop off the kids and have a hot date with your better half. We will be providing a light snack as well. Tell you friends and capitilize on this chance to shoot your siblings, friends, and your Jiu Jitsu Instructors. Cost: $30 – 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. @ Sudbury BJJ & Muay Thai Academy – 790 Lasalle Blvd

Sunday, April 17

Tony V’s Charity Breakfast! – Join us on April 17th for our annual Charity Breakfast! For $10 per person, guests will enjoy a plated breakfast of scrambled eggs, bacon, hash browns, toast and your choice of coffee, tea or orange juice! Dr. Clean will also be on site doing exterior vehicle cleaning for $15. 100% of funds raised at the Tony V’s Charity Breakfast will be donated to the Sudbury Charities Foundation! 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. @ Tony V’s Pizza – 1323 Martindale Road

Sudbury Yogathon for Mental Health 2016 – The Sudbury Yogathon for Mental Health is a one-day community event in support of mental health awareness throughout Greater Sudbury. The Yogathon hopes to engage community members of all fitness levels. It will be an easy-going day of multi-leveled yoga styles. All proceeds from the event will be donated to NISA/Northern Initiative for Social Action, a peer-run mental health organization providing vital services and programs to people with lived experience of mental illness. There will be exhibitors on-site to provide local products such as health foods, coffee, mental health information, clothing, and natural health products. Support NISA, and your own mental health, by attending the 2016 Sudbury Yogathon for Mental Health! Cost: $35 – 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. @ Caruso Club – 385 Haig Street

ALS – Adaptive Canuck Fundraiser – We are raising money in support of our dear friend Jeff Perreault who was struck with ALS a short time ago. In just about two hours, while you’re sipping on a glass of wine, beer, or cocktail, our performing artist will guide you through a painting step-by-step. At the end of the night, take home your own unique masterpiece–you will be amazed with what you can do! *no food or drink is included with your ticket price, and must be purchased at the venue. Please note, this is NOT A BYOB event. This is a 19+ event. Cost: $55 – 7:00 p.m. @ Fromagerie Elgin – 80 Elgin Street