New Brunswick Happenings August-September 2018
It’s been a great summer, and it’s not over yet! Take advantage of the warm weather and get outside to try something new!
Fredericton
Summer Soulsa 2018
August 16-18
A multicultural music festival – DJs from far and near will be bringing the best sounds and musical art from the world over. A party and a parade every night!
For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/154478862043423
Downtown Art Walk
August 23
Experience downtown, the heart of the city, as you stroll from gallery to gallery. See some of the best established and emerging artists from across New Brunswick.
For more information, visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/142429253284526/
Harvest Jazz & Blues Festival
September 11-16
The 27-year-old festival features nearly 50 different acts on 20 different stages throughout Fredericton’s downtown.
2018 Tickets & Passes are on sale now and can be purchased at https://harvestjazzandblues.etixnow.com/series/harvest-jazz-and-blues-festival-2018 or at any of the following official etixnow.com kiosk locations:
Fredericton, NB:
Harvest Central (81 Regent St.)
Grimross Brewing (600 Bishop Dr.)
Graystone Brewing (221 King St.)
Saint John, NB:
Backstreet Records (124 Germain St.) in Saint John, NB.
Moncton
Atlantic Dance Festival Danse Atlantique
August 10-18
Films, performances, workshops, concerts and more – free and ticketed events for people of all ages. This year’s festival theme is A Tide of Movement, and includes 20 different activities all over the city, but highlights three outdoor events around the Petitcodiac River.
Tickets available through Eventbrite at https://www.facebook.com/events/2093067407628643/
Downtown Dances Dance Day
August 23
Citizens from local businesses and organizations collaborate with professional artists in order to create and perform dances on sidewalks, storefronts and gathering spaces. Downtown Dances is designed to celebrate the stories and spirit of local businesses, employees and the community while encouraging healthy active citizens. Main Street will be blocked off for the event! The walk ends in the beautiful Riverfront Park with a light lunch.
If you’re interested in taking part, email louis@atlanticballet.ca by August 8.
Ability NB Wheelchair Challenge
September 8
This relay brings people together of all abilities, for a fun-filled family day, to support the programs and services of Ability New Brunswick! All of the money raised stays locally. In addition to raising funds the Wheelchair Challenge gives the general public an opportunity to develop a better awareness of mobility disability and wheelchair usage.
Sponsored by Enbridge! To register or join a team, please visit: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/ability-new-brunswick-inc/p2p/wcrmoncton/
Saint John
Area 506 2018
August 4-5
The annual celebration of everything amazing about New Brunswick returns for its third year. Join Festival 506 for the best in music, culture and goods on Long Wharf in Saint John. Lineup and tickets available at http://area506.ca/
NB Antique Auto Club Show
August 11
The car show is FREE and open to the public at East Point Shopping, 11 East Point Way. Food trucks, a 50/50 Draw AND Prize donations by East Point Shopping merchants & East Point Farmers' Market (open to everyone). Featuring live musical performance by Saint John musician, Shawn White. For more information contact Carrie Webb: 1-506-647-8851 or cwebbevents@gmail.com.
Adam Washburn on the Market Square Boardwalk Stage
September 13-October 25
Thursdays in September and October, Adam Washburn entertains audiences on the Boardwalk. Washburn has performed with maritime artists Matt Minglewood, Christina Martin and Gypsophilia. Adam has performed on the Saint John Harbour Station mainstage, joined as a member of the band “ The Playdates” for their Canadian tour and taken home three Saint John Music Awards.