Weekend Roundup: September 23-25

Friday, September 23

2017 Sudbury Firefighter Calendar Release Party – 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. @ SRO Nightclub & Lounge – 93 Durham Street

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Saturday, September 24

Sudbury Wedding Dress Clearance Sale – A travelling Bridal Boutique that travels to cities throughout Ontario for one day pop up sale. 400+ New Designer Wedding Dresses at up to 90% off. Sizes 2-26. All Dresses $199 – $799. 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. @ Radisson Hotel – 85 Ste. Anne Road

National Learn to Code Day 2016 : Interactive Stories & Game Making with HTML & CSS – Ladies Learning Code is hosting its fourth annual National Learn to Code Day — the first and only event of its kind in Canada. On that day, over 1,500 Canadians will gather together in over 25 communities to challenge themselves to learn a new skill: interactive storytelling and game making using HTML & CSS. This workshop has been designed for absolute beginners. If you know absolutely nothing about coding or computer programming, you’ve come to the right place! Our only expectation is that you know how to open up a web browser and do something online like checking your email. (But if you’re reading this, we’re pretty sure you know how to do that.) 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. @ Laurentian University – 935 Ramsey Lake Road

Fall Fling 2016 – Try it. Love it. Buy it. Join us for this year’s Fall Fling to try out new yarns, tools and accessories. Coffee, tea and sweet treats will also be available. 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. @ Sweet Yarns – 947 Lorne Street

Northern Ontario Film Training Symposium – The Northern Ontario Film Studios, in conjunction with IATSE and William F. White International Inc. is proud to host the first-ever Northern Ontario Film Training Symposium. The two-day symposium, to be held Sept 24-25 in Sudbury, will be open to the public on the Saturday, while the training component will focus on the continued success of Northern Ontario’s thriving film industry and the development of the area’s talent to service it. If you’re in the area, come in and check it out! 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. @ Northern Ontario Film Studios – 828 Beatrice Crescent

Taphouse Turns One – Backyard, BBQ Beerfest – The Taphouse is turning 1 and you are all invited to the birthday party of the year! Join us for a BBQ, beerfest inspired event. Your $35 ticket gets you entry into the event as well as a delicious, BBQ feast paired with ample 5oz beer samples from some of Ontario’s best breweries. Enjoy your meal and brews while enjoying live entertainment throughout the day and night. ALL PROCEEDS DONATED TO THE UNITED WAY. 12:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. @ Taphouse Northern Grill + Pub – 1500 Regent Street

Le French Fest – Family show by Annie Brocoli at 2 PM (Reserve your free ticket here:https://www.weezevent.com/le-french-fest-annie-brocoli) Evening show by Zébulon, Scarlett Jane, Cherry Chérie, Les Frèrots Rochers & Collective Roots from 6 to 11 PM. Hosted by: Stef Paquette. WHAT IS LE FRENCH FEST? It’s a mega concert, a street fair, a feast, it’s a big get together. In fact, Le French Fest is a big party where everyone is invited: your brother, your sister, your significant other, your kids, your parents, your grandparents and 5000 of your closest friends and neighbors. Le French Fest is the biggest francophone festival in Sudbury. 12:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. @ Downtown Sudbury

Sudbury Celebrates Stompin’ Tom – It’s the biggest sing-along our city has ever seen! A band on the roof of The Townehouse Tavern, in awesome Downtown Sudbury singing our city’s unofficial anthem – “Sudbury Saturday Night”. All documented as a souvenir for every Sudburian to enjoy. Are you in? 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. @ The Townehouse Tavern – 206 Elgin Street

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Sunday, September 25

Climb to the top with Laurentian alumni / Gravissez le sommet avec les anciens de la Laurentienne – On Sunday, September 25th come experience Laurentian University’s new Tango Tower. The challenge course is set to begin at 9:00 a.m. followed by a free BBQ lunch served at noon. Don’t miss your opportunity to climb, swing and manoeuvre your way up the tower. Families welcome!**children must be at least 8 years old to participate. Cost: $15 for adult and $10 for children 16 and under. 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. @ Laurentian University – 935 Ramsey Lake Road

Ashtanga Workshop with Bailey – Ashtanga yoga is a moving meditation: the “art” of finding stillness in motion. In this session, you will be introduced to the Primary Series of Ashtanga Yoga. After briefly discussing the history, you will learn proper techniques for pranayama (breathing), use correct use of the bandhas (natural body locks), and drishtis (gaze concentration), and be introducted to the asanas (postures) of the Primary Series. The goal of this workshop is to introduce you to the beauty and grace of Ashtanga Yoga, as well as allow you to feel comfortable and confident to continue a practice either in a class setting or at home. Cost: $25 (ARC members get 20% off) – 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. @ ARC – 1981 Old Burwash Road

Terri Clark – 3:00 p.m. @ Fraser Auditorium – 935 Ramsey Lake Road