Arts & Entertainment

Welcome New Business: RotiCana Cafe

By Giv'er Saint John / January 13, 2022

Uptown Saint John just welcomed its newest coffee shop! RotiCana Cafe is located in Market Square beside the NBM Boutique on the main level. They serve a great selection of hot drinks; drip coffee, cappuccinos, lattes, espresso, teas, and Turkish coffee. What makes all their types of coffee extra special is they roast their own…

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Poutine Fest Presented By Uptown Saint John

By Giv'er Saint John / December 17, 2021

As the weather gets colder outside, everyone heads inside to get warm by enjoying delicious hot food & drinks! The most Canadian thing to get warmed up by is, of course, Poutine! Visit the participating Uptown restaurants & celebrate a variety of different takes on this classic Canadian dish available for a whole week! Monday,…

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Our Uptown Holiday Wishbook Is Here!

By Giv'er Saint John / November 29, 2021

Grab your favorite hot drink, get cozy, and start making your list for Santa! You’ll be sure to find that extra special something for a loved one, and yourself. Happy Holidays, and enjoy! VIEW THE WISHBOOK HERE.   The post Our Uptown Holiday Wishbook is here! appeared first on Uptown Saint John. Source: Uptown Saint…

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Say Hello To Our New Team Member!

By Giv'er Saint John / September 17, 2021

Lea St John is an Uptown-based travel writer, blogger (La Petite Watson), new mother, and small business owner that recently moved back to the Maritimes after living out west for a decade. Her writing & photography has been featured in magazines and online publications across Canada. She joined our team in July and has been…

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Welcome New Business: First City School of Dance Inc.

By Giv'er Saint John / September 17, 2021

Owner and Artistic Director, Marcia Dysart, is a professional dance artist and an American Ballet Theatre Certified Teacher. Her school recently opened their doors and started classes in the historic Fire Hall building, with a history dating back to 1891. Just inside those front doors is a delightful waiting room that leads to their studio.…

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Fundy Fringe Festival

By Giv'er Saint John / August 5, 2021

See you August 17 – 22, 2020! What is FRINGE? · FRINGE is a recognized trademark, and a recognized brand of performing arts festival · FRINGE is uncensored and unjuried · FRINGE is accessible and affordable · 100% of ticket revenue goes to FRINGE performers (Yep. Every nickel.) because FRINGE is focused on the Artists…

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Area 506 Festival

By Giv'er Saint John / July 15, 2021

Waterfront Concert Series The Experience Sorry, did you think live music was off the table for this summer? Not only have we delivered an amazing concert series for 2021, but it’s also completely safe and organized to make you as comfortable as you deserve to be. All shows include pod-based seating to give YOU the…

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@Market Square 2021

By Giv'er Saint John / April 27, 2021

Our friends at Market Square are always planning fun and safe programs for your enjoyment. For questions on anything you see here, please contact The Hardman Group Limited One Market Square Saint John, NB  | E2L 4Z6 P: 506.658.3600 | F: 506.658.3605 MarketSquareAdmin@hardmangroup.ca Friday, May 7th Easels in the Atrium has partnered with the Canadian Mental Health Association…

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Jingle Ball 2020

By Giv'er Saint John / November 13, 2020

Jingle Ball 2020 It’s that time again! Most of 2020 is behind us and now we’re only waiting for the man with the bag! (and I mean Santa, not Justin Toodeep!) We’re serving up a delicious helping of Christmas Drag performances from your favourite locals! Plus, we’ve got some extra special out of town guests,…

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Welcome RIFF RAFF: Record and Skate Shop

By Giv'er Saint John / November 5, 2020

When you think of Uptown Saint John, immediately King Street comes to mind. As does Germain, Canterbury, Princess, and others. There is another street, somewhat off the beaten path, that is part of an important revitalization. That’s where you will find Riff Raff: Record and Skate Shop. You can’t miss the striking yellow awning at…

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COME Together For The PAWS

By Giv'er Saint John / October 26, 2020

Come Together for the Paws – A Beatles Tribute Concert Location: Imperial Theatre Date: Friday, November 06, 2020 Show Starts: 7:30 PM Tickets: $25 In support of the Saint John SPCA Animal Rescue Beatles Tribute Houseband: Haley McMillan, Kevin Shelton, Evan Shelton, Mike Girouard, Ethan Shelton, Can Seaward, Alison Campbell Brian Baler’s BS Band will…

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Fall Festival of New Plays – Event Schedule

By Giv'er Saint John / October 11, 2020

Fall Festival of New Plays – Event Schedule We’re getting close to the start date of our Fall Festival of New Plays. In advance of our opening October 15 reading of Norm Foster’s new play ‘Wildly Romantic’, we’re excited to share our full schedule with you. We have 13 free events planned for this year’s festival.…

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