Weekly Roundup: February 22-26

Monday, February 22

Italian Regional Cuisine – A virtual and sensory tour of several Italian regions. Hear the stories, taste dishes from Stephanie’s favourite towns and learn about the ingredients and food styles that make each region distinct. Bagna Cauda (vegetable dip), Polenta with Parmesan and Olive Oil Fried Eggs, Risotto with Pumpkin and Red Wine, and Mille Foglio (puff pastry dessert). Cost: $75 – 6:00 p.m. @ Kitchen Bits – 1390 Kingsway

Tuesday, February 23

And the winner is… Trivia Night – 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

Wednesday, February 24

NCRD Public Open Skate and FM info night – We had such a blast skating with our friends, we want to do it again!! Opening up our space to all you’s out there that love to skate. Bring your friends, bring your kids, or just come and mingle with us skater chics. Cost: $5 donation – 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. @ Sudbury Events Centre – 19 Regent Street

Northern Lights Writes: Spoken Word [open mic + performances] – 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 2016 Northern Lights Festival Boréal, 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. 9:00 p.m. @ Speakeasy – 113 Durham Street

Thursday, February 25

DIRTY BINGO – Aunt Zelda’s Dirrty Bingo is a HILARIOUS NIGHT of Adult Comedy, Improv and Bingo. Enjoy some SERIOUS bingo where you have a chance to win $2,000 in CASH PRIZES and enjoy some fun games & contests where you have a chance to WIN up to $2,500 in sponsored prizes and NAUGHTY GIFTS. Tickets: $35 – 6:15 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. @ Boardwalk Gaming Sudbury – 940 Newgate Avenue

Mardi Gras Aftermath – Deep Rogers, Bounce Academy and Bad Habits will be ready to spin all the latest tracks. Mix em up or shoot em down, the choice is yours. Our bartenders will be there to provide you with the best drink service that Sudbury has to offer.All proceeds from this event will be going towards two great local charities. (Reseau Access Network and the Cambrian College Foundation). Cost: $10 – 10:00 p.m. @ SRO Nightclub & Lounge – 93 Durham Street

Friday, February 26

Dancing With The Easter Seals Stars 2016 – This delightful evening features a dance competition with local celebrities competing to be the STARS of the evening! True to the element of competition, celebrity judges along with our guests will assist in determining which dance team will be the STARS of the 6th annual event. Dancing with Easter Seals Stars presented by Norman Piché & Associates, Private Wealth Management, begins with a cocktail hour, hors d’oeuvres and wine tasting all followed by a delicious dinner and a live ‘Dancing with the Stars’ competition with local celebrities. The evening will also feature a raffle and much more! Tickets: $100 – 6:00 p.m. @ the Caruso Club – 385 Haig Street

Early Thaw – Pop-Up Talks & Beer Tasting / Discours “Pop-Up” & Dégustation de bière. Mini art talks, improve games, musical performances and participant art projects / Mini discussions d’art, jeux d’improvisation, concert musical et des projects d’art. Cost: $10 – 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. @ Art Gallery of Sudbury – 251 John Street

WUSC Laurentian Presents A Walk For Syria; A Fashion Show Fundraiser Gala – We invite you to join us in the Alumni Hall at Laurentian University for a cocktail gala incorporating Toronto and Ottawa based fashion designers and their pieces, an auction table, drinks and appetizers, a photo booth and good fun in general. Please come and support our cause while simultaneously having a great evening out! Tickets: $30 for Laurentian Students | $50 for guests – 8:00 p.m. @ Laurentian University – 935 Ramsey Lake Road