Paint Party + Famous Last Words

Issue #359

Author

Carla McNeil
September 19, 2025

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September 19, 2025

🗣️ English Conversation Circles – Friday Sessions – 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

🎲 Friendsday Night Board Games – Doors open at 6:00 PM

🎲 Hitmix Bingo - Howe Sound – 7:00 PM

🎶 Becoming Church: 1 Year Anniversary Concert – 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

🎭️ Cocktails and Conjuring at the Flapper Lounge – 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

🎙️ Weekly Karaoke Every Friday – 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM

🎸 Live Music at The Terminal - Mike Van Eyes – 8:30 PM to 11:30 PM

🎙️ Karaoke Friday Nights at Notorious Grey Fox – 9:00 PM until Close

🎲 Board Night Game – Phantom Alley

September 20, 2025

🧘 Family Yoga with Yoga at the Quay – 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM

🗣️ Spanish Conversation Drop-in – 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

🎉 RiverFest 2025 – 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

🏞️ RiverFest: Quayside Tour – 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM

🛍️ New West Craft – 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM

🛍️ Hyack Square Market Days – 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM

🛝 Leader in the Park at Westminster Pier Park – 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM

🌱 Horticulture Walk with Julia Alards-Tomalin – 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

📱Smartphone Photography Workshop – 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

💃 BWCV Pole Dance Class – 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM

🕺 Saturday Dance Party at Georgie's – 10:00 PM to 1:00 AM

🕹️ Fighting Game Night – Phantom Alley

🎭️ Vagabond Players Presents Making A Killing – 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM

September 21, 2025

☕️ Ladies Coffee at Waves Coffee House – 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM

💰️ Autism Family Friends (AFF) Fundraiser – 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM

🛝 Leader in the Park at Westminster Pier Park – 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM

🥤 The Soda Fest at Sapperton Park – 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM

⛸️ Public Skate – 1:15 PM to 2:45 PM

📿 World of Art Beading Workshop – 2:00 PM to 2:45 PM

🎭️ Vagabond Players Presents Making A Killing – 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

🎨 A Poetry + Art Salon at Anvil Centre – 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

🥯 Baking (Ages 6-12) at Queensborough Centre – 2:15 PM to 3:45 PM

🧘 Yang Tai Chi 24 form – 5:00 PM

🎙️ Georgie's Local Sunday Night Open Mic! – 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM

💰️ For Punjab: A Drag Dinner Fundraiser – 8:00 PM to 10:30 PM

🏈 Sunday and Monday Night Football – at the Terminal Pub

Get ready for a night of creativity, laughter, and a splash of color at the Sunflower Moo Highland Cow Paint Party happening Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at Howe Sound Taphouse & Kitchen.

This two-hour sip-and-paint experience is designed for fun, not perfection—no experience required! Guests will be guided step-by-step in painting a cheerful Highland cow crowned with bright sunflowers, a masterpiece you’ll be proud to take home.

Everything you need is included: canvas, paints, brushes, and plenty of encouragement along the way. Purchase your ticket by September 20 and enjoy a complimentary drink while you create. To top it off, there will be door prizes to keep the night full of surprises.

Whether you’re gathering with friends, planning a unique date night, or simply looking to unwind, this event promises a blend of art, social vibes, and playful energy.

Step into an evening where poetry meets comedy at Famous Last Words, a one-of-a-kind spoken word showdown coming to Centennial Lodge in Queen’s Park on Wednesday, September 24, 2025.

This lively event takes the form of a faux competition where poets face off through six unpredictable rounds of wordplay. Each challenge brings a twist—think haikus on silly themes, love poems written on the spot, or verses delivered through puppets. With 25 possible games in the mix, no two shows are ever alike.

The fun doesn’t stop with the poetry. Expect recurring characters like Uni the Unicorn, playful audience participation, and a generous sprinkle of free chocolate, stickers, and even bubble guns. Described as “a kids’ show for adults,” the night balances wit, storytelling, and sheer absurdity in equal measure.

The lineup features a dynamic roster of poets and performers, from seasoned writers to fresh voices, all ready to bring humor, creativity, and heart to the stage. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., the show begins at 7 p.m., and while admission is free, donations are welcome to keep the magic going.

⛈️ Rain Joke of the Day 🌧️ 

💧 Why was the raindrop always invited to parties? 🎉 

Because it brought the fun! 🎈🌈 

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