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CFUW meeting with guest speaker Fran Calderelli
Jan. 19
The Canadian Federation of University Women Sudbury invites women from all walks of life to attend its upcoming meeting Jan. 19 at 7 p.m. at Grace United Church (1530 Bancroft Dr.). The meeting is billed as “an inspiring evening focused on women’s leadership in our community.” The guest speaker will be former City of Greater Sudbury city councillor, community activist and retired registered nurse Fran Calderilli. She will “share her experience and insights on building a strong, inclusive community through women’s leadership.”
EDGE+ Conference hosted by Spark Employment Services
Jan 20 and 21
Spark Employment Services is once again hosting the EDGE+ Conference, taking place January 20 to 21, 2026 at the Radisson Hotel in Sudbury. This free, one-and-a-half-day event will gather leaders, HR professionals, community organizations, and “changemakers" to explore strategies for building more accessible, inclusive, and resilient workplaces, states a release from Sparks. With the theme “Accessibility and Inclusivity in the Workplace”, EDGE+ 2026 will feature “expert-led panels, hands-on workshops, interactive sessions” and a keynote address (speaker to be announced). Attendees will have the opportunity to learn practical tools, resources, and connections to “create lasting impact within their organizations.” Find more information by clicking here.
Young Sudbury Singers registration night
Jan. 21
Registration Night for all three choirs will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 21 at Sudbury Secondary School, 154 College St. in downtown Sudbury, from 6 to 7 pm. To complete an online registration form, visit our website at www.youngsudburysingers.ca. Students who have been registered by Jan. 19 will be assigned a 15-minute timeslot on the 21st between 6 and 7 p.m. Groups of five students of a similar age will meet with two of our choir directors to engage in a series of short exercises to assess their musical background and experience. This will help us to place each student in the choir most appropriate for them. The assessment is not an audition to determine whether your child can participate in the choir or not. All interested children and youth are welcome to sing in one of the choirs.
YES Theatre presents 80 Years Young: Celebrating Music Legend Neil Young
Jan. 22-23
Join YES Theatre for a New Year celebration of Canadian music Icon. This concert will be a feast for the ears as your favourite YES Theatre singers and musicians take on the iconic music for a theatrical journey through the greatest young hits arranged by Barry Miles! The show runs Jan. 22 and 23 at Sudbury Theatre Centre. Purchase tickets online here.
GNO presents Fire Forge Flower
Opens Jan. 22
In Fire Forge Flower, Natalie King transforms the language of labour into a dream of heat and light. Drawing from Algonquin Anishinaabe teachings and a lineage of blacksmiths and labourers, through to herself as an artist, King’s paintings explore work as continuing survival across worlds – and as the creation of new ones through making and building: the forge as studio, the body as tool, and fire as teacher. Across symbolic and luminous surfaces, she merges ancestral memory with contemporary working-class life, where every spark becomes a bloom and every act of making keeps the fire tended. King (she/they) is a queer interdisciplinary Anishinaabe (Algonquin) artist, facilitator, and member of Timiskaming First Nation. Her arts practice spans painting, video, sculpture, installation and curation. King’s work speaks to cultural survival, memory, kinship, and the radiant cycles of life and death. The show’s opening takes place Jan. 22 at 5 p.m. at Place des Arts. You can catch the show until Feb. 28.
SPG presents comedian Derek Seguin
Jan. 24
Don’t miss your chance to see well-known Canadian comedian Derek Seguin up close in this intimate and hilarious night out. There will be two shows at Cousin Vinny’s in Hanmer - 6:30 p.m. buffet and 8 p.m. show, as well as a 10 p.m. late-night show. Purchase tickets online here.
Onaping Falls Winter Carnival
Jan. 26-Feb. 1
Enjoy a week of family fun at the Onaping Falls Winter Carnival Jan. 26-Feb. 1. Purchase carnival buttons ($5 adults, $3 kids and youth) at local businesses. Enjoy events ranging from a winter fun day to a pancake breakfast to a pride drag Bingo. Learn more at onapingfallswintercarnival.ca.
Paint Along Fundraiser
Jan. 28
Kick off 2026 and join Junction Creek Stewardship Committee for a wonderful winter evening of art and nature at our Winter’s Wild Wonders Paint Along Fundraiser. Local artist Katie Fenerty will guide participants through a whimsical winter-themed painting featuring the striking Pileated Woodpecker. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist, this cozy, nature-inspired art night is the perfect way to unleash your creativity while supporting local wildlife conservation efforts. The event takes place 7-9 p.m. at Cortina 64 (854 Notre Dame Ave.). Tickets cost $50. Register online here.
Par ici le talent 3
Jan. 30-31
For the 3rd edition of Par ici le talent: Liens souterrains, the organizing committee is concocting an ambitious community theatre project aimed at creating rich and lasting links between newcomers and the host community. A great cultural braiding is in the works. A project in collaboration with TNO, La Slague, le Centre de santé communautaire du Grand Sudbury and la Communauté francophone accueillante de Sudbury. Purchase tickets online here.
Mayor’s Celebration of the Arts
Jan. 31
The Mayor’s Celebration of the Arts is a concert presented by the Sudbury Symphony Orchestra in collaboration with the Sudbury Arts Council. This special event features Mayor Paul Lefebvre performing on both piano and saxophone, including works by the celebrated Canadian composer André Gagnon. Guest artists include YES Theatre, who will join the orchestra for select performances, as well as Poet Laureate Alex Tetreault. Together, they create an inspiring celebration of Sudbury’s artistic excellence and the spirit of collaboration that defines our community. The event takes place Jan. 31 at 7:30 p.m. at Laurentian University’s Fraser Auditorium. Purchase tickets online here.
Seedy Sunday
Feb. 1
Seedy Sunday returns Feb. 1, with offerings for everyone from the experienced seed saving enthusiast and gardener to those wanting to pick up a new hobby. The event takes place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Collège Boréal. Along with opportunities for exchanging or purchasing locally grown seeds and products from local vendors, the event also boasts highly knowledgeable guest speakers. These include James Smith of Spanish River Carbonite (SRC) Agrominerals, new to Seedy Sunday this year, as well as long time event supporters Garth Wunsch, Peggie Baillie from Three Forks Farms and Phil Beauchamp of Beautiful Fields Farms and Fruit Trees. Topics covered include subjects such as gardening in Northern Ontario, the importance of soil amendments, an introduction to seed saving and scion grafting. As with previous years, participants are encouraged to bring the seeds they’ve collected from their locally grown vegetables, annuals or perennials. For those able to pre-package their seeds, they can be in a simple paper envelope clearly labelled with variety and year collected. For those unable to do so there will be a table to assist with seed packaging.
Walden Winter Carnival
Feb. 5-8
Mark your calendars: The 53rd Walden Winter Carnival will take place February Feb. 5-8. The event’s Facebook page bills it as the largest community winter carnival in the region. Come to Lively and catch an amazing lineup of over 100 activities and events across six main sites. Get into most events with a $5 carnival button. Comedian Jeff Leeson headlines the Carnival Comedy Night Feb. 6 in a ticketed event.
Valentine’s Day Billy Joel Tribute
Feb. 14
Billy Joel tribute act “Still Rock’n Roll” performs a concert at the Caruso Club to benefit Our Children, Our Future, a Sudbury non-profit that supports children and families. Tickets are $85 for dinner and the show or $45 for the show only. Doors open at 5 p.m. with dinner starting at 6 p.m. and the show at 8 p.m. Tickets: ocof.net.
Art Gallery of Sudbury exhibitions
Ongoing
The Art Gallery of Sudbury's Fall 2025 Creative Kids Exhibition runs until Jan. 17 at 174 Elgin St.. The gallery is also currently presenting an off-site exhibitions by Raven Debassige at the Laughing Buddha until Jan. 12 and Judith Duncan at Pinchman's until Feb. 23. You can also view the gallery’s online exhibit of Angus Trudeau’s work. Learn more on the gallery’s website.
Perogies and Cabbage Rolls
Mondays to Fridays
Fresh perogies and cabbage rolls are available for pick-up from Monday to Friday at the Ukrainian Seniors’ Centre. Place your order by phoning 705-673-7404.