What to do this weekend in Sudbury - Aug 8-10

1. Hit up a music festival — Her Northern Voice 🎤

2. Shop and connect — African Market at Tom Davies 🌍

3. Relax on the water — Ramsey Lake Cruise ⛴️

4. Enjoy live music — Courtyard Concert 🎶

5. Shop local finds — OK Market at Amberhill 🛍️

Her Northern Voice Festival 🎤

Her Northern Voice Festival returns this weekend with over 90 female-identifying artists from Sudbury and across Northern Ontario. Presented by Sudbury Performance Group, the 4th annual festival celebrates women’s voices with performances throughout the weekend, capped off by three evening tribute concerts at Grace Hartman Amphitheatre: Shania Twain on Friday, Spice Girls on Saturday, and ABBA on Sunday. See the full schedule and get your tickets here!

African Market at Tom Davies 🌍

Head to Tom Davies Square this Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm for the largest African Trade Fair in northern Ontario. Explore African products, connect with service providers, and meet local organizations celebrating community and culture!

Ramsey Lake Cruise ⛴️

Enjoy a Sudbury classic this weekend by hopping aboard the William Ramsey for a scenic one-hour cruise around Ramsey Lake! Running daily through September. See beautiful panoramas and gorgeous lakefront homes, and even let the kids steer the ship under Captain Rob’s watch! Tickets available at Science North. You can reserve your tickets up to two weeks in advance by calling 705-523-4629.

Courtyard Concert 🎶

Head to Memorial Park this Saturday from 2 to 6 pm for a free courtyard concert featuring Rose-Erin Stokes, Northern Jazz Octet, and PA.II. Enjoy an afternoon of great music downtown!

OK Market at Amberhill 🛍️

OK Market pops up at Amberhill Gallery & Gift Shop this Saturday from 11 am to 4 pm, featuring vendors like Con Burro, Pets n’ Prints, and Lillico Vintage. Check out the Friends & Neighbours gallery opening, live portraits by Sprout, and a sidewalk sale while you’re there!

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Garson Fun Fest 🎈

Garson Fun Fest takes over the Garson Arena this Saturday and Sunday with inflatables, train rides, kids’ activities, food trucks, vendors, and more. Don’t miss it!

Book Fair in the Valley 📖

Head to Valley-East Public Library this Saturday from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm for an afternoon of books, readings, and inspiration with the Sudbury Writers’ Guild. Browse titles by local authors, attend a free writing workshop, and catch a special musical performance by the Sudbury Performance Group.

Thanks for reading another issue of Sudbury Serial. We hope you have a great week! 💌