holidaycalendar A guide to the season ’ s hottest events
Dec 1 Canada ’ s beloved vocal group , The Tenors , brings back holiday tradition with their Christmas with The Tenors tour . Whether the celebration reignites cherished Christmas memories or creates a soundtrack for new ones , this holiday concert aims to uplift spirits and kickstart the holiday season . Starts at 7 pm Tickets start at $ 59 . Club Regent Event Centre , 1425 Regent Ave W , 204-957-2578 , tenorsmusic . com
Dec 1-Jan 4 IMMERSIVE ART Become one with the paintings of Monet as 400 of his works comes to life as projections at Beyond Monet , a spectacular audio-visual exhibit that travels through impressionism . Music , sound effects and scenography awaken the senses and create a captivating atmosphere within an ethereal 50,000 square ft space . Opens 10am daily , Tickets : $ 29- $ 59 , RBC Convention Centre , 375 York Avenue , visit beyondmonet . com
To Jan 7 ITS ELECTRIFYING The Manitoba Electrical Museum ’ s annual exhibit , All that Glows shows holiday lighting from the1880s to today . Young and old will be fascinated by the uses of electricity over the decades . Admission $ 5 . 680 Harrow St . 204-360-7905 . Manitobaelectricalmuseum . ca
To Jan 7 CUTE CHRISTMAS Six animatronic woodland characters have been added to restored Fairytale Vignettes , from the late Eaton ’ s legendary downtown store , on display at the Children ’ s Museum . See mama grizzly referee a hockey game between cubs , Paco and Rosa perform a flamenco dance , and polar bear , queen Ursa Major preside over Cirque des Etoiles . Cinderella , Three Blind Mice and other favourite stories round out the annual exhibit . Children ’ s Museum 45 Forks Market Road , 204-924- 4000 , childrensmuseum . com
To Jan 7 SNOW GLOWS Red River Co-op presents Zoo Lights Festival at Assiniboine Park . See Winnipeg ’ s animal kingdom transformed into a magical winter wonderland illuminated by thousands of light installations . Warming fires and performing artists add comfort and joy . Tickets $ 16.50 through December , 15 % off in January , Call 204-927-6000 or visit assiniboinepark . ca for schedule . Assiniboine Park Zoo , 2595 Roblin Blvd .
Dec 1-23 CLOSET OF WONDERS The musical adaptation of C . S . Lewis ’ timeless novel The Lion , The Witch , and the Wardrobe comes to life in Narnia . Toronto Bad Hats Theatre use their quirky brand of physical comedy and musical wizardry to explore how we grow up without losing our childlike sense of wonder . at the Manitoba Theatre for Young People . Ages 5 and up . Tickets : Youth $ 22 Adults $ 25 , See mtyp . ca for performance times and tickets , 204-942-8898
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Dec 1-Jan 6 WINTER WONDERLAND Festive scenes light up the night at Canad Inns Winter Wonderland , Manitoba ’ s largest drive-thru light show . Enjoy the glow from the car while listening to park dedicated programming on 101.1 FM . Access Red River Ex park off Festival Drive . Opens 6pm-10pm nightly . Tickets $ 20 Advance online at redriverex . com / canad-inns-winterwonderland or at the gate . Red River Exhibition Park , 3977 Portage Ave , 204-888-6990 .
Dec 2 LIT UP LOCOMOTIVE Watch the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train roll through Winnipeg as it makes its return cross-Canada journey to spread holiday cheer and raise food and money for local food banks . Donations are collected at each stop Arrives at 9 pm and show begins at 9:15 at Panet Rd and Molson St railway crossing ( stage is open on both sides ).
Dec 6 LAUGHING ALL THE WAY Clean comedian Leland Klassen and Nashville recording artist Dan Macaulay cajole families out of the stresses of the season The family friendly show is created to have a blast , share some laughs , and sing familiar carols among neighbours and community members . This outreach show welcomes one and all to join the silliness , regardless of faith or church attendance . Show starts 6:30pm , Tickets $ 15 Calvary Temple , 440 Hargrave Street , Call 204-943-4551 or visit ctwinnipeg . com
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