Something to Yak About: 5-Day Arts and Entertainment Guide

If you are looking for something to do this coming weekend, look no further than the Sootoday Arts Page. Our 5-Day forecast of great arts and entertainment-related events makes your weekend options as obvious as a punch in the nose from an out-of-control yak (pictured to our left).

If you have any other arts-related events or activities that you would like to add to our page, email us at arts@sootoday.com.

(We will be updating this guide throughout the day)

THURSDAY, JANUARY 13TH

The Nicolet Tavern (304 Albert St. W) presents: Flashback

Docks Riverfront Bar and Grill (Foster Dr.) presents:
Come Dance With Jerry (Jazz Band)

The Art Gallery of Algoma (10 East St.) presents: "Rose the Forest": A look at the powerful landscape of Algoma through new acquistions by painters Doug Mitchell and David Bierk.

The Art Gallery of Algoma (10 East St.) presents: Painting the 3rd Dimension: Exploring the practice of blurring the distinction between painting and sculpture through heavily textured surfaces, shaped canvases and collaged elements.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 14TH

Loplops (651 Queen St. E.) presents:
Lindsay Pugh & Bob Jenkins at 9:30 pm

Students from the Algoma District School Board present: “Hands Across the Oceans,” a tsunami benefit concert to be held at the Kiwanis Community Theatre (White Pines). Featuring Korah Collegiate’s Mustang Sally and many other vocal, instrumental and choreographed numbers by students from area schools. Tickets are $10, and are available at the board offices at 644 Albert Street East until 4:40 p.m. Friday, and at the door. Concert begins at 7 pm

The Nicolet Tavern (304 Albert St. W) presents: Black Dirt Road

The Downbeat Lounge (740 Queen St. E.) presents: Kate Maki and A Midwinter Night’s Dream beginning at 10:30 PM

The Esquire Club presents: Flashback

The Sault College Outback presents: Settle for Silver

Docks Riverfront Bar and Grill (Foster Dr.) presents: Front Line

The Art Gallery of Algoma (10 East St.) presents: "Rose the Forest": A look at the powerful landscape of Algoma through new acquistions by painters Doug Mitchell and David Bierk.

The Canadian Night Club (410 Pim St.) presents: Cleveland Steamer

Kewl Shots (624 Bay Street) presents: Third Grind (featuring Tym Morrison)

The Eastgate Hotel (874 Queen St. E.) presents: Carbon Black

Family Life Theatre continues with the play Self-Help at G. Verdi Banquet Hall, 455 Queen St. W.
Call 253-9851

Foggy Notions (708 Queen St. E.) presents: Bangers n’ Mash

The Elk's Lodge (216 Bay St. Downstairs) presents:
Up and Running from 8:00 - 12:00 PM

The Art Gallery of Algoma (10 East St.) presents: Painting the 3rd Dimension: Exploring the practice of blurring the distinction between painting and sculpture through heavily textured surfaces, shaped canvases and collaged elements.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 15TH

Loplops (651 Queen St. E.) presents: Taste of Honey with special guest Tim Hatfield

The Canadian Red Cross Asian Relief Fund presents:
A Tsunami Benefit Concert, 8 p.m., at the Best Western, Great Northern Road. Tickets are $25 per person, and there will be a cash bar. Featuring The Comedics, and The Reptiles. The evening will also feature an Asian Relief Auction. To find out more about what you can do to help the Tsunami victims, or to make a donation, contact the Canadian Red Cross Sault Ste. Marie and District Branch, at 105 Allard St., Sault Ste. Marie, P6B 5G2 or 759-4547.

The Downbeat Lounge (740 Queen St. E.) presents: The Rhythm Section

The Nicolet Tavern (304 Albert St. W) presents: Black Dirt Road

Loplops (651 Queen St. E.) presents:
A Taste of Honey, featuring Brian Tremblay and Lynn Echroth with special guest Tim Hatfield.

The Esquire Club presents: Flashback

The Eastgate Hotel (874 Queen St. E.) presents: Carbon Black

Foggy Notions (708 Queen St. E.) presents: Bangers n’ Mash

The Canadian Night Club (410 Pim St.) presents: Cleveland Steamer

Docks Riverfront Bar and Grill (Foster Dr.) presents: Front Line

The Downstairs Bar (432 Great Northern Rd.) presents: Jam Night

Kewl Shots (624 Bay Street) presents: Third Grind (featuring Tym Morrison)

Family Life Theatre continues with the play Self-Help at G. Verdi Banquet Hall, 455 Queen St. W.
Call 253-9851

Algoma Conservatory Concerts presents:
The Pinchas Zukerman Chamber Players at the Kiwanis Community Theatre Centre. Tickets available at Station mall box office or call 253-4373.

The Art Gallery of Algoma (10 East St.) presents: "Rose the Forest": A look at the powerful landscape of Algoma through new acquistions by painters Doug Mitchell and David Bierk.

The Elk's Lodge (216 Bay St. Downstairs) presents:
Up and Running from 3:00 - 7:00 PM

The Art Gallery of Algoma (10 East St.) presents: Painting the 3rd Dimension: Exploring the practice of blurring the distinction between painting and sculpture through heavily textured surfaces, shaped canvases and collaged elements.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 16TH

The Steamy Bean (357 Great Northern Rd.) presents:
Claryssa & Bill Webb at 8:00 pm

The Art Gallery of Algoma (10 East St.) presents: Painting the 3rd Dimension: Exploring the practice of blurring the distinction between painting and sculpture through heavily textured surfaces, shaped canvases and collaged elements.

MONDAY, JANUARY 17TH

The Steamy Bean (357 Great Northern Rd.) presents:
Claryssa & Bill Webb at 8:00 pm

The Art Gallery of Algoma (10 East St.) presents: Painting the 3rd Dimension: Exploring the practice of blurring the distinction between painting and sculpture through heavily textured surfaces, shaped canvases and collaged elements.