Events Calendar
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Thursday Nov 21
November 21, 2024
2:30PM - 3:30PM
Talk
Join guest curator and host, Jenelle Duval for an engaging conversation with panelists, Jordan Bennett, Samaqani Cocahq, Kayla Stride, and Nelson White.
The featured artists will reflect on their work as part of Duval’s exhibition, Tekweywinen tel weljesultiek (Be with us in our Joy), a uniquely interactive and play-based experience that showcases ...
November 21, 2024
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Presented with PictureNL, we’re shining a spotlight on some of Newfoundland and Labrador’s superb films and filmmakers! Each month we’ll present a different local feature film on our big screen. Gather with friends and film buffs to celebrate home-grown talent.
Next up:
Screening six local shorts:
Faeries – directed by Yejide Emioladipupo – 7.41 ...
Friday Nov 22
November 22, 2024
2:30PM - 3:00PM
Tour
Auks, Wolves and Whales
What fills the void when a species is no more? Legends, folklore, and history worth learning from. Come listen to the stories of the Great Auk, the Newfoundland Wolf, and Endangered Whales as they echo across the ages through their body and bones. Commiserate with the extinct, heed ...
November 22, 2024
6:00PM - 8:00PM
As part of the Spirit Song Festival, celebrate the exhibition Tekweywinen Tel Weljesultiek (Be With Us In Our Joy), curated by Jenelle Duval. Several of the featured artists will be in attendance.
A night of art and music for all ages at our FREE public reception as part of the Spirit Song ...
November 22, 2024
7:00PM - 8:30PM
Teens
Join us at The Rooms for an inspiring drawing class designed specifically for teens. Whether you’re a budding artist or just curious about exploring your artistic interests, this class is perfect for you!
What to Expect:
Our experienced instructor will guide you through fundamental drawing techniques, from line work to shading. Each session focuses on ...
Saturday Nov 23
November 23, 2024
10:30AM - 12:30PM
Join us for special Family Fun in partnership with First Light and in celebration of Spirit Song.
This is a drop in program. In partnership with First Light in celebration of Spirit Song.
November 23, 2024
10:30AM - 12:30PM
Kickstart your weekend by joining us at The Rooms! Spend Saturday mornings with your little ones in our charming Harbour View Room. It's a delightful opportunity for unguided playtime amidst a variety of toys and books for infants and toddlers aged 0 to 4.
No prior registration is necessary; simply pay your ...
November 23, 2024
10:30AM - 11:00AM
Tour
In Beaumont-Hamel and the Trail of the Caribou exhibition find out about the impacts of the First World War on Newfoundlanders and Labradorians and how events overseas dramatically altered our lives at home.
Tour is approximately 30 – 40 minutes and included in the cost of admission.
November 23, 2024
2:00PM - 3:00PM
Spirit Song Drag Storytime with Misty Manifest and Fashionista Jones
Join us for special Family Fun in partnership with First Light and in celebration of Spirit Song.
This is a drop in program. In partnership with First Light in celebration of Spirit Song.
November 23, 2024
2:30PM - 3:00PM
Tour
Denyse Thomasos: Just Beyond, one of the finest painters to emerge in the 1990’s, the late Trinidadian-Canadian artist, Denyse Thomasos (1964-2012) left an indelible, yet frequently overlooked, mark on contemporary painting. The exhibition features selections devoted to the artists’ primary areas of research, illustrated with major works on loan from museums ...
Sunday Nov 24
November 24, 2024
1:00PM - 4:00PM
Workshop
Spooky Season might be behind us, but not long ago, people tried to protect their homes from evil spirits all year round!
Join us to learn about the history of magical house protection, and the objects, symbols, and practices that people used across Europe and North America to keep themselves safe. ...
November 24, 2024
1:00PM - 4:00PM
Step into a world of family fun at The Rooms! Experience an afternoon of creativity and connection for the whole family. Free with admission to The Rooms, this program features a different exhibition theme and art activity every month.
Included with cost of admission. Free for Members.
November 24, 2024
1:00PM - 4:00PM
Get Hands on with our Province’s plants, animals and wild spaces at The Rooms with Nature NL!
Nature Nook is a monthly hands-on session to interact with real specimens like seal pelts, skulls, whale baleen, antlers, moose fur, and a variety of rocks and minerals. Join us to learn more about nature ...
November 24, 2024
2:30PM - 3:00PM
Tour
Peoples of Newfoundland and Labrador
Stroll across land and sea, and through time, to meet the peoples who have made Newfoundland and Labrador home for the past 9,000 years.
Tour is approximately 30 – 40 minutes and included in the cost of admission.
Tuesday Nov 26
November 26, 2024
1:30PM - 3:30PM
Playdate
Join us for a delightful afternoon at The Rooms! Bring your little ones to our enchanting Harbour View Room for unguided playtime surrounded by an array of toys and books tailored for infants and toddlers aged 0 to 4.
No prior registration is necessary; simply pay your admission at The Rooms front ...
Wednesday Nov 27
November 27, 2024
10:30AM - 11:15AM
Teeny Tots
Embark on a monthly musical journey with your little one at the Infant Sensory Music Group, hosted by certified music therapist, Renée White. Join us in exploring the unique art exhibitions at The Rooms, setting the stage for a sensory-rich experience that enhances your infant's development.
Who's Invited:
Newborns to 9 month olds ...
November 27, 2024
11:30AM - 12:15PM
Teeny Tots
Embark on a monthly musical journey with your little one at the Infant Sensory Music Group, hosted by certified music therapist, Renée White. Join us in exploring the unique art exhibitions at The Rooms, setting the stage for a sensory-rich experience that enhances your infant's development.
Who's Invited:
Newborns to 9 month olds ...
November 27, 2024
7:00PM - 8:00PM
A conversation with Activist and Artist, Billy Gauthier and Art Educator, Jason Sellars, followed by an engaging question-and-answer.
Billy Gauthier has been carving since 1996, sculpting using a various materials including stone, bone, antler ivory sinew and baleen often depicting traditional Inuit practices, cosmologies, spiritualities and personal memories.
His work has been ...
Friday Nov 29
November 29, 2024
2:30PM - 3:00PM
Tour
Auks, Wolves and Whales
What fills the void when a species is no more? Legends, folklore, and history worth learning from. Come listen to the stories of the Great Auk, the Newfoundland Wolf, and Endangered Whales as they echo across the ages through their body and bones. Commiserate with the extinct, heed ...
November 29, 2024
7:00PM - 8:30PM
Teens
Join us at The Rooms for an inspiring drawing class designed specifically for teens. Whether you’re a budding artist or just curious about exploring your artistic interests, this class is perfect for you!
What to Expect:
Our experienced instructor will guide you through fundamental drawing techniques, from line work to shading. Each session focuses on ...
November 29, 2024
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Please join us for an evening of Ukrainian winter traditions. The evening will feature a re-imagining of the ancient custom of Vertep - a puppet theatre depiction of the Christmas story with some contemporary twists. Also included is the New Year traditions of Malanka, where costumed characters visit to create mischief, ...
Saturday Nov 30
November 30, 2024
10:30AM - 11:00AM
Tour
In Beaumont-Hamel and the Trail of the Caribou exhibition find out about the impacts of the First World War on Newfoundlanders and Labradorians and how events overseas dramatically altered our lives at home.
Tour is approximately 30 – 40 minutes and included in the cost of admission.
November 30, 2024
10:30AM - 12:30PM
Kickstart your weekend by joining us at The Rooms! Spend Saturday mornings with your little ones in our charming Harbour View Room. It's a delightful opportunity for unguided playtime amidst a variety of toys and books for infants and toddlers aged 0 to 4.
No prior registration is necessary; simply pay your ...
November 30, 2024
2:30PM - 3:00PM
Tour
Denyse Thomasos: Just Beyond, one of the finest painters to emerge in the 1990’s, the late Trinidadian-Canadian artist, Denyse Thomasos (1964-2012) left an indelible, yet frequently overlooked, mark on contemporary painting. The exhibition features selections devoted to the artists’ primary areas of research, illustrated with major works on loan from museums ...
Sunday Dec 1
December 1, 2024
2:30PM - 3:00PM
Peoples of Newfoundland and Labrador
Stroll across land and sea, and through time, to meet the peoples who have made Newfoundland and Labrador home for the past 9,000 years.
Tour is approximately 30 – 40 minutes and included in the cost of admission.
Tuesday Dec 3
December 3, 2024
1:30PM - 3:30PM
Playdate
Join us for a delightful afternoon at The Rooms! Bring your little ones to our enchanting Harbour View Room for unguided playtime surrounded by an array of toys and books tailored for infants and toddlers aged 0 to 4.
No prior registration is necessary; simply pay your admission at The Rooms front ...
Wednesday Dec 4
December 4, 2024
6:30PM - 8:30PM
Workshop
Make your own personalized wrapping paper while learning a variety of basic printmaking techniques. Suitable for all skill sets and levels of experience, participants will leave the workshop with new skills and roll of hand-printed unique holiday giftwrap, and customized gift tags.
Cost: $35 plus HST (10% Discount for Rooms Members).
Limited spaces! Pre-registration ...