Weekly Roundup: February 6-12

Monday, February 6

Cooking With Wine – We love to drink it…but have you actually COOKED with it? Wine has been used as a flavourful ingredient across the globe for centuries. We will pour many a bottle into such classic recipes as Boeuf Bourguignon, Chorizo in Red Wine, Mushroom Risotto and a Champagne Mousse for dessert. 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. @ Kitchen Bits – 1390 Kingsway

Sudbury Trivia Night at Taphouse – 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. Teams of 2-8. Get there early seats fill up and we don’t take reservations! Winner takes home bragging rights and some awesome prizes are given out throughout the game! Cost: $5 – 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. @ Taphouse Northern Grill + Pub – 1500 Regent Stree

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Tuesday, February 7

Career Fair Conference – Don’t miss Cambrian’s annual Career Fair Conference… Northern Ontario’s largest! Employers from Sudbury and across Canada will be at the Fair to recruit for full- and part-time positions now and for the summer months, and to meet with professionals looking for career opportunities in health care, mining, government, tourism, and more. Polish up your résumé and get ready to network. Visit the Career Centre in room 2409 and check out your myCareer portal to learn how to conquer the Career Fair like a pro. 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. @ Cambrian College – 1400 Barrydowne Road

Night Lights Race Series Event #3: Skiathlon – Cost: $10/race – 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. @ Walden Cross Country Fitness Club – 1 Denis Avenue, Naughton

Fungus Free Foodie with Terra Kerani – Learn the basic principals of being a Fungus-Free Foodie! Why become a fungus-free foodie? To reduce inflammation in the body and allow your innate healing mechanism chance to do its work. Cost: $35 – 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. @ Tree of Life North : Complementary Healing Centre – 1375 Regent St. S. Unit 2B

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Wednesday, February 8

Four-Minute Foodies: Innovative Food Initiatives – As part of the development of the Greater Sudbury Food Strategy, this one-hour networking event is hosted by the Greater Sudbury Food Policy Council. Hear from six Sudbury businesses and food groups that represent the pillars of Sudbury’s food system, about their inspiring and innovative new projects that are making advances in our community. Enjoy free, delicious, local finger food. 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. @ Tom Davies Square – 200 Brady Street

Celebrity server for Laurentian Kin games – The Laurentian Kin Games team is one of the only Canadian University Kinesiology teams to have representation at the Kin Games every year since it’s inception. Join us at Boston Pizza on February 8 from 5-8 and not only will you get to meet some of these great student representatives of our great university, but you will have a delicious dinner. The best part is that the Laurentian Kin Games Team will earn 10% of sales!!! 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. @ Boston Pizza – 120 Donna Drive

From Bauhaus To Your House – The GNO (Galerie du Nouvel-Ontario) will be hosting a discussion about the lasting impact of the Bauhaus on art, architecture, and design. The starting point for the discussion will be artist Juan Ortiz-Apuy’s upcoming exhibition at the GNO: “Out of This Light, Into This Shadow”. The exhibition is steeped in references to art and design history, notably drawing a clear line between the Bauhaus and the kind of mass-produced contemporary furnishings best represented by Swedish furniture giants IKEA. Patrick Harrop and Thomas Strickland, both professors at the McEwen School of Architecture, will be joining Ortiz-Apuy for the informal discussion, sharing their thoughts on the Bauhaus’ contribution to their respective fields of study. 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. @ Galerie du Nouvel-Ontario – 174 Elgin Street

Screening of FIX: Story Of An Addicted City (#WIFW) –  #WomenInFilmWednesday is a monthly showcase of the work of women-directors. This month we are screening Nettie Wild’s iconic: FIX. This riveting documentary follows the grassroots activism set in the late 90s- early 2000s in Vancouver’s downtown East Side, eventually leading to the development of North America’s first safe injection site. (English with French Subtitles.) WARNINGS: this is a no-holds barred bold doc with graphic language and drug use through-out. 530 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. @ Imagine Cinemas Downtown Movie Lounge Sudbury – 40 Elm Street

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Thursday, February 9

Wine Discovery – Sommelier Heather Downey will guide you through a tasting of varietals from around the world. Food and Wine! • Wine tasting process • Geographical influence of wine • Grape varieties • Wine appreciation. 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. @ College Boreal – 21 Lasalle Blvd.

Dinner & A Show With David Essig – The Motley Kitchen’s popular Dinner and A Show series is very proud to present a highly esteemed and much beloved veteran of the Canadian folk music scene, David Essig, on Thursday, February 9. Essig is a great instrumentalist and songwriter, steeped in country blues and bluegrass, whose career has spanned more than 40 years with 21 albums released to date. Cost: $50 for dinner & show | $20 for show only – 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. @ The Motley Kitchen – 70 Young Street

Quick Pasta Recipes – Sometimes – simple is best!  Come and learn which sauces work best with your favourite pasta shape, test out a few new flavour combinations and learn how cleaning out your fridge can be deliciously fun! Recipes include Linguine with Clam Sauce, Capellini with Fennel, Lemon & Chilis, Fettucine with Porcini & Sausage and a classic Mac’n’Cheese. 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. @ Kitchen Bits – 1390 Kingsway

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Friday, February 10

Kuppajos 1 Year Anniversary Celebration – ALL DAY EVENT – We will have live music, snacks, prizes and lots of fun. Please join us for this full day of fun to celebrate the wonderful year we’ve had in Downtown Sudbury. Kuppajo Espresso Bar – 109 Larch Street

LUVRC Presents: 2nd Annual Billiard Bonanza – Come out and support the Voyageur Racing Club as they continue to raise funds for the CDS SAE Baja competition held in Peoria, Illinois this upcoming June. Play some pool with your friends before reading week (and the inevitable midterms)! For tickets, please contact any council member (co-hosts of the event) or message Laurentian University Voyageur Racing Club on Facebook. 19+ event — please drink responsibly. 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. @ Laurentian University – 935 Ramsey Lake Road

Gavin Crawford – Canada’s top character comedian will have you all atwitter, taking you through a click-baiting spiral of characters we all know and love (and love to hate) from our lives off and online. Tickets: $39.50  7:30 p.m. @ Sudbury Theatre Centre – 170 Shaughnessy Street

The AC/DC Show – Canada & Saturday Night Special – $10 from each ticket sold will be donated to the Sudbury Food Bank. Tickets: $30 – 7:30 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. @ Caruso Club – 385 Haig Street

Elijah & The Backburners live in Sudbury at The Asylum – $7 – 9:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. @ The Asylum Sudbury – 19 Regent Street

Bob Marley Night – Returning for an encore Bob Marley birthday tribute, The HoDG has brought this each year for the last couple years to celebrate the life of the prolific singer and Rasta warrior, Robert Nesta Marley. Bob helped to show the world the spirit of Reggae music and it’s power to call for peace and unity. His death at 36 years old was far too young but we have so much of him to remember from the early Ska years and Studio One recordings with the original Wailers, Peter and Bunny, through the years of worldwide tours and international acclaim. Cost: $10 – 10:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m. @ The Townehouse Tavern – 206 Elgin Street

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Saturday, February 11

Wedding Speeches Workshop – You’ve been asked to give a speech at an upcoming wedding — where to begin? What should you include in the speech? How long should the speech be? And how will you control your nerves? This 2-hour workshop is designed to put you at ease about speaking on that special day. You’ll get tips to boost your confidence, what to talk about, and you’ll leave with your speech completely written — all that’s left to do is practice! 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. @ The Workplace Inc. – 1191 Lansing Avenue

Porketta Bingo Fundraiser – Come play porketta bingo on Sat Feb 11th from 2-5pm. Event hosted by Valley East Minor Hockey. All advanced tickets proceeds go to BIASD. Tickets: 3 for $20 – 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. @ Cousin Vinny’s Restaurant & Bar – 5085 Hwy 69 North #22

Parent’s Night Out – Drop the kids off while you get to experience a night a wining and dining. We’ll feed them and get them nice and tired for you when you come pick them up. Cost: $35 – 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. @ Sudbury BJJ & Muay Thai Academy – 790 Lasalle Blvd. 

Partner’s Yoga – Join us for a 1.5 hour session with Liz O’Hara, exploring partner yoga postures. Everyone is welcome! 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. @ Zen Fitness – 158 Durham Street

HOT Skate Night – Grab your mittens, and sharpen up those skates, for the very first HOT Outdoor Party… ON ICE! It’s the Hot Skate Night! Join us at the Queen’s Athletic Field for a skating experience under the stars with Sudbury’s #1 Hit Music Station. The Hot Skate Night – a sizzling party in the middle of winter! You Lace ‘em up, we’ll bring the heat! Brought to you by Shake It Up Sound & Lighting and The New HOT 93.5! 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. @ Queens Athletic Field – 30 Regent Street

Climb Your Way to Success – Ready to kick your new year’s resolutions into gear? We’ve collaborated with ARC to help you climb your way to success! Join us on Saturday, February 11th for an inclusive, after-hours event for YP’s. The evening will consist of indoor rock climbing, a ‘meet the founders’ talk, and networking! Cost: $30 for YPA members | $35 for non-members – 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. @ ARC – 1981 Old Burwash Road

UFC 208: Holm vs de Randamie – Join us at Boston Pizza Sudbury (120 Donna Drive) for UFC 208!! We will have the live Pay Per View showing on ALL of our large screen and projection televisions! You can enjoy the fight with all your closest friends and our amazing staff! We’ve got great food and cold beer. There will also be lots of prizes including the UFC VIP Table for the next Pay \Per View event!! 10:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. @ Boston Pizza – 120 Donna Drive

NOTHING BUT DUBSTEP – Levels nightclub presents NOTHING BUT DUBSTEP! playing the dirtiest grimiest beats all night long. Cheap drinks till 12:30. 19+ 2 valid government photo I.d required. 10:00 p.m. – 2:30 a.m. @ Levels Inc. – 327 Elm Street

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Sunday, February 12

Sweet Hearts Valentine’s Brunch – Sweetheart Breakfast – Heart shaped pancakes with pink love potion beverage – Marshmallow Love Bug creation – Be mine Mini Manicure with nail design – Cupids pink sugar facial mask  * Come dressed in pink and red * Cost: $45 – 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. @ Glama Gal Tween Spa Sudbury – 2140 Regent Street

NORTHERN WEDDING EXPO SUDBURY- VALENTINE’S EDITION – Tickets: $15 – 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. @ The Radisson Hotel – 85 St. Anne Street