Weekend Roundup: December 16-18

Friday, December 16

Sudbury Metal Fest 8 – Tickets: $20 – @ The Asylum Sudbury – 19 Regent Street

A Holly Jolly Christmas – It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Bring your Christmas cheer to Theatre Cambrian’s 3rd annual presentation of A Holly Jolly Christmas Concert. You will leave feeling in the spirit of the holiday season. 7:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. @ Theatre Cambrian – 40 Eyre Street

Dead Flowers – Tribute to The Rolling Stones – Members of Blue Rodeo and The Beauties among other Toronto music royalty, bring life to the Stones Country Era performing as Dead Flowers. Many believe the Stones country period began during the drug-fuelled recording sessions for Exile On Main Street, at Keith Richards’ rented villa/studio in Nellcote, France in 1971. While calling the waterfront Villa at Nellcote a “studio” may be a bit of misnomer – it was more a luxury flophouse, home to a rag tag group of hangers on, various other musicians and, reportedly, local drug dealers – there’s no argument that during that summer Richards and Gram Parsons musical relationship grew substantially. While some maintain they were drawn together more by their prodigious drug use than their respect for artists like Hank Williams and Hank Snow, Parson’s deep knowledge of country music, his influence on Richards and, by osmosis, on the rest of the band, is often credited as a key driver in the development of the Stones unique country blues style. Cost: $10 – 10:00 p.m. @ The Townehouse Tavern – 206 Elgin Street

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Saturday, December 17

Pancakes and PJ’s – As part of the KiSS Holiday Film Festival in the Science North IMAX® Theatre, families can also enjoy an added fun feature — Pancakes & PJ’s! (BYOPJ’s) This new, exciting holiday activity takes place Saturday December 17 from 9:30-11:30 am. Tickets can be purchased online or in person for $10 per person and includes a delicious pancake breakfast with Santa followed by the holiday classic film The Light Before Christmas in the IMAX Theatre. Tickets: $10 – 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. @ Science North – 100 Ramsey Lake Road

YES Theatre- Billy Elliot- Auditions – YES Theatre is proud to announce its August 2017 production of Billy Elliot.��Billy Elliot the Musical, one of the most beloved shows on stage today. Winner of 10 Tony Awards and multiple international awards. Set in a northern mining town during the miners’ strike of 1984/’85, Billy Elliot is the inspirational story of a young boy’s fight to make his dream come true. Follow Billy’s journey from boxing ring to ballet class where he discovers a passion for dance that unites his family, inspires his community and changes his life forever. Featuring iconic music by Elton John, and based on the 2000 Film, Billy Elliot will certainly capture the hearts and minds of our audiences. 10:00 a.m. @ Sudbury Secondary School – 154 College Street

Holiday Cheer Open House & Adoption Event – The Ontario SPCA Sudbury & District Animal Centre staff and volunteers invite you to join us this Saturday between 11am and 3pm for our Holiday Cheer Adoption Event. Refreshments and baked goods will be available for all who attend, as well as holiday themed retail items for all of your last minute gift ideas. In addition, all adoptable cats and kittens will be available for $25 from Dec. 16-18. We have seven (7) super cute and cuddly puppies available, as well as several wonderful adult dogs who are looking for a loving home. Please come and visit the shelter this weekend to see all of our animals! For more information, please feel free to call us anytime at 705-566-9582 or email ajohnston@ospca.on.ca. We look forward to seeing you all this weekend! 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. @ Ontario SPCA Sudbury & District Animal Centre – 21 Lasalle Blvd

La Castagnata – The Societa Caruso Culture and Education Committee presents La Castagnata. Come out on Saturday December 17th at noon to enjoy roasted chestnuts, pizza, and refreshments. Cost is 10$ per person and will be held in the Enrico Caruso Restaurant. 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. @ Caruso Club – 385 Haig Street

The Muttcracker™ in Sudbury! – Start a new family tradition this holiday season with the SuperDogs’ production, The Muttcracker! Experience the wonder as stuffed dogs big and small come to life and perform an extraordinary SuperDogs show with a yuletide twist. 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. @ Sudbury Community Arena – 240 Elgin Street

The Beatles Night – The annual Christmas show… we thought for a moment that it might not happen because of busy schedules… but a holiday miracle has happened. the last several Beatles Night shows have celebrated the 50th anniversary of an album… but those who know the history know that no album was released at xmas ’66… so we are just doing a big old list of favourites. A lot of early Beatles greats will be coming out tonight. Dance and sing a long to the most recognizable pop catalog in the world. It’s pure fun. 10:00 p.m. @ The Townehouse Tavern – 206 Elgin Street

Sulfur City Live At Speakeasy – Like a thick blues-y fog rolling down the Mississippi Delta, Sulfur City’s sound envelops you from the first notes. They are a band all about music revival. A blues influenced band that isn’t about tribute, that isn’t about imitation or even a hint of parody. Sulfur City is about alchemy, blending alternative sounds, traditional blues, choice instrumentation and unique vocals, woven into intricate story telling lyrics. They will make you dance, cry and question your very existence… as the devil temps you to join his side at the crossroads… all in the span of a single song. Expect a night of blues-y diversity and sincere musical passion, from a group of artists true to their craft. 10:00 p.m. @ Speakeasy – 113 Durham Street

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Sunday, December 18

Sports Day -ARC Climbing Gym – The French River Army Cadets will take part in a Sports and Team Building day at the ARC Climbing Gym in Sudbury. Bus will pickup the Cadets at the ACC at 0900hrs and return by 1700hrs. Dress is comfortable P.T.Gear with indoor running shoes. Lunch will be provided. Cadets who are able to attend must notify Lt. Hinich by the 02 Dec, 2016. An online registration form must be filled out by the Parents. The registration form can be found on the ARC Sudbury website. 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. @ ARC – 1981 Old Burwash Road 

Sudbury’s Holiday Shopping Expo – Join us from 10-4pm for Sudbury’s Holiday Shopping Expo and find something for everyone on your list. Fashion show at 1pm. Face painting by Chantal Gladu. Holiday shopping music provided by: P.L Sounds. 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. @ Steelworker’s Hall – 66 Brady Street

Giving Voice – SCS Christmas Concert – Join us on a journey through songs of the Christmas tradition. From Messiah to Home Alone. The Huron Carol to the Sing-Along at the end! Tickets: $15 – 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. @ Church of the Epiphany – 85 Larch Street

Christmas Water Show & Party – Our annual Christmas Water Show and Party. All are welcome to attend. There will be 2 shows this year – 5:00 and 5:45pm. To follow there will be a pot luck and gift exchange amongst the swimmers. 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. @ Laurentian University – 935 Ramsey Lake Road