Weekend Roundup: May 6-8

Friday, May 6

KAPOW! – Reading Town is pairing up with the same team that brought you GSPL Graphic-Con last year and Le Salon to present KAPOW! the comic arts festival that hits you in the creative nerve first and asks questions later. – 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. – Le Salon du Livre du Grand Sudbury, Room Notre-Dame – 14 Rue Beech

Identité Francaise en Amérique du Nord: Wolfe et Montcalm – Pour ce faire, il explore avec un regard neuf comment ont été façonnés les deux généraux qui allaient s’affronter à Québec. Il s’attarde à leur vie personnelle, sans perdre de vue les ambitions politiques de leurs pays respectifs, qui dictaient leur conduite. En utilisant la manière de raconter acquise dans son travail de romancier, Roch Carrier suit Montcalm et Wolfe pas à pas jusque sur les plaines d’Abraham, où ils se sont affrontés avant de trouver la mort. – 6 p.m. – Art Gallery of Sudbury – 251 John St

Killitorous, Reanimator, Being + more – Tickets: $20 – 6:30 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. @ The Asylum Sudbury – 19 Regent Street

NIGHTLIFE on the Rocks – Beach Party – Kick off spring and turn up the heat! On May 6, Nightlife on the Rocks brings the fun indoors with the ultimate Beach Party! Break out those shorts and t-shirts, grab a cold one, and get away without going away. Drinks & hors d’oeuvres available to purchase using NIGHTLIFE Bucks. Ticket: Free for members | $15 for general public – 7:00 p.m – 10:00 p.m. @ Science North – 100 Ramsey Lake Road

Words of Immigrants / Paroles, Immigration et Réfugiés – Welcoming Syrian refugees is as much about sharing Canadian values and experience as discovering Syrian stories and a storytelling tradition. Join us in this very special event where cultures will collide and connect. Local Syrian families, recently established in Sudbury, will exchange with Canadian authors who will offer them some insights into Canadian culture through works of literature. – 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. – Greater Sudbury Public Library – 74 Mackenzie St

SPRING FLING: Erotic Literary Cabaret / Cabaret Littéraire Erotique – A night of sensual and erotic storytelling through the words of Sexpert Caroline Allard and her adventurous guests. Since publishing her illustrated book Pour en finir avec le sexe (Hamac), this steamy subject has offered Caroline Allard no respite. She now has a regular piece on Plus on est de fous, plus on lit, (Ici Radio-Canada Première), she co-hosts the show Le sexe selon les sexes with Rémi-Pierre Paquin (Moi & Cie), and is a consenting contributor to the collection of erotic short stories Travaux manuels. – 10 p.m. – Little Montreal – 182 Elgin St

Scenic Route to Alaska, The Twentiest, Fortunate Losers – Cost: $7 – 10:00 p.m. @ The Townehouse Tavern – 206 Elgin Street

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Saturday, May 7

Authorpreneurship 101 / Perfectionnement: Auteurs-Entrepreneurs – How do you build a career as a writer and how do you get started? With online publishing and promotion, today’s writers have to be self-starter entrepreneurs from the get go. Learn from local star writers and guest authors in a morning of workshops that will give you the tools and make the connections to go forward. 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. – NORCAT – 1545 Maley Dr

Embroidered Postcard Workshop – This workshop will focus on basic embroidery techniques and how to apply them to paper, specifically POSTCARDS!!  We will create mini masterpieces, perfect for a frame, a fun letter mail, or an awesome gift, as is. (Just in time for Mother’s day!)  All skill levels welcome! Instructor: Rae Miranda. Cost: $20 – 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. @ Anywhere Creator Space – 185 Lorne Street

Mother/Child Yoga ~ 4yrs & up – Move your body, free your mind and let your spirit soar all while having fun and celebrating Mother’s Day. No yoga experience necessary. Cost: $40 per pair – 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. @ Quinta Essentia Wellness Studio and Bistro – 4-1685 Lasalle Blvd

Discovering Aboriginal Writings / À la Découverte des Écritures Autochtones – From pre-contact time to 2016, how did Aboriginal peoples record ideas and what are the origins of the reading and writing systems that we now use today? A fascinating discussion into the origins of language itself with Mary Ann Corbiere. – 1 p.m. – Greater Sudbury Public Library – 74 Mackenzie St

Remix Poétique / Poetry REmix: Loud Library – Venez écouter les mots prendre leur envol dans ce ReMix poétique de paroles et de rythmes de la poétesse ilnue Marie-Andrée Gill accompagnée d’un dj. Come hear words take flight with this DJ-poetic combo steered by Marie-Andrée Gill who mixes Québec and Ilnu imagery into animated poetry. – 2:30 p.m. –Greater Sudbury Public Library – 74 Mackenzie St

The Hockey Sweater / Le Chandail de Hockey – Roch Carrier’s classic The Hockey Sweater meets Stompin’ Tom’s ghost in this made-in-Canada-only not to be missed treat of magical storytelling and The Hockey Song combo. – 6 p.m. – Old Rock – 212 Minto St

Daddy Daughter Date Night – Prepare your daughter for any date that may go wrong. Allow us to introduce you to a system that will prepare her for any real life scenario. We all want to be there to protect our children but the reality is sometimes we won’t be there, so let’s teach them to protect themselves. Light snack will be provided as well as a self-defense tool, and 10 free days of jiu jitsu training. 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. @ Sudbury BBJ & Muay Thai Academy – 790 Lasalle Blvd

Monster Spectacular – 7:00 p.m. @ Sudbury Community Arena – 240 Elgin Street

Jason Collett w/ Kalle Mattson (Tapas & Show) – A top-notch fundraiser for Northern Lights Festival Boréal that includes a delicious spread of tapas food, a silent auction, and the finest in Canadian indie rock at a truly excellent new venue, The Durham Mess Hall, upstairs in the DURHAM SOCIAL complex. Tickets: $30 in advance | $35 at the door – 7:00 p.m. @ The Durham Social – 82 Durham StreetTickets: $30 in advance | $35 at the door – 7:00 p.m. @ The Durham Social – 82 Durham Street

Crone of War’s CD Release Party – 9:00 p.m. @ The Asylum Sudbury – 19 Regent Street

RED FANG Presents HUGH JAZZ  – GYPSY JAZZ ! ! ! ! The amazing sounds of live gypsy jazz, will transport you to the romantic period of the early 20th century. HUGH JAZZ performs live gypsy jazz in the Paris “LE JAZZ HOT” style playing jazz standards made famous by artists such as Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli. 9:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. @ Red Fang Tavern – 80 Durham Street

Night Sky & Astrophotography Workshop – Tom Spencer and Allison Beaulieu from the Sudbury Astronomy club are teaming up to give you the ultimate experience in Night Sky Photography. Far from city light pollution, you will learn how to plan for star shooting, the techniques required, and camera settings to capture the night sky. Before you venture out at night on your own, learn what it takes with this exciting workshop. Cost: $150 – 10:00 p.m. @ Capreol Curling Club 

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Sunday, May 8

Mother’s Day Brunch – 10:00 a.m. @ Ristorante Verdicchio – 1351 Kelly Lake Road

MOM’s Eat Free on Mother’s Day! – MOM’s Eat Free**on Mother’s Day (Sunday May 8th). Call 705-522-9900 to book a reservation! **6 adult All-You-Can-Eat – Mom eats FREE. 4 adult All-You-Can-Eat – Mom gets 50% OFF. Some conditions may apply. 4:00 p.m. @ Rose Apple – 1543 Paris Street Unit 1

Play Time Cabaret – In partnership with Pat the Dog Theatre Creation, STC presents an evening of Playreading featuring Matthew Heiti (STC’s Playwright in Residence and Pat The Dog Artistic Associate) and Governor General Award recipient David Yee for an evening of short works by regional playwrights. – 7 p.m. – Sudbury Theatre Centre – 170 Shaughnessy St