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Eight things to do in P.E.I. this weekend

Looking for something to do this weekend? Here are a few ideas.

Five things to do in P.E.I. this weekend.
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Mom2Mom Sale
Saturday, 10 a.m., Eastlink Centre, Charlottetown

More than 100 tables packed with children’s clothing, toys, books, sports equipment and more. Lots of goodies for both boys and girls from newborn to 12 years old. Admission is $2 per person and all proceeds benefit Anderson House. This year also includes the Great Cloth Diaper Change (greatclothdiaperchange.com) a world-record attempt for the “most people changing cloth diapers in 24 hours” held around the world. For more information, contact [email protected].

Rawlins Cross
Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Trinity United Church, Charlottetown

Rawlins Cross, with special guests The Kitson Family. Rawlins Cross is one of Canada’s most accomplished and beloved Celtic rock bands, and they have rekindled the magic with their recent release, “Rock Steady.” Rock Steady is the ninth studio project for Rawlins Cross. The band never fails to electrify its faithful fans.

Beatles vs. Stones - Battle of the Brits Tribute Show
Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Confederation Centre of the Arts, Charlottetown

The story of the infamous rivalry between the two greatest bands of the rock and roll era. The show begins with the Beatles in their famous black suits performing the songs that changed the world in so many ways. They are followed by the Rolling Stones, also in their early 60s look, and featuring Brian Jones on his famous teardrop guitar. The show culminates with the audience deciding who won this epic battle of the bands.  

The Stanfields w/ The Royal Volts
Saturday, 8 p.m., P.E.I. Brewing Company, Charlottetown

The Stanfields return along with special guests The Royal Volts and Lawrence Maxwell. Standing room, with limited seating.

Saul Good rocks The Tailgate
Saturday, 10 p.m., The Tailgate Bar & Grill, Montague,

The rescheduled Tom Petty tribute from the Saul Good Band rocks The Tailgate. They say the waiting is the hardest part.

Spring Cleanup
Sunday, 12:45 p.m., Victoria Row, Charlottetown

Come out and help Fusion Charlottetown clean up the city on Earth Day. Meeting spot is the stage on Victoria Row to divvy up teams and areas of Charlottetown for an afternoon of cleanup. Bags and gloves will be provided, but bring your own water. An after-party at HopYard will be held after the cleanup at 3:30 p.m.

Tech Take Apart Party for Teens
Sunday, 1 p.m., Summerside Rotary Library

Kids can celebrate Earth Day at the library to (safely) take apart old technology and see what’s inside. Once it's dismantled, create something new with the pieces and recycle everything when you’re done. All materials provided. Ages 13-plus.

An Evening with Katherine Govier
Sunday, 7 p.m., Bookmark, Charlottetown

Author Katherine Govier has published 10 novels, three short story collections and two anthologies of travel writing. She has won the City of Toronto Book Award and the Marian Engel Award. Govier is an alumnus of the University of Alberta and of York University’s “Famous Fifty.” This spring, she is being recognized by the Canadian Civil Liberties Association for excellence in the arts.

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