June
To Jun 29 — Celebrations Dinner Theatre British mystery meets hits by The Beatles in Downtown Abbey Road . 204‐982‐8282 , celebrations . ca
June 1 – 24 — Shakespeare in the Ruins A powerful performance of Romeo & Juliet takes place outdoors . Trappist Monastery Provincial Heritage Park . 204‐957‐1753 , shakespeareintheruins . com
Jun 2 , Jul 7 , Aug 4 — First Fridays in the Exchange Shops and galleries open their doors to the public . 5 pm . Free . firstfridayswinnipeg . org
TD Winnipeg International Jazz Festival
Jun 2 – July 9 — Kurios : Cabinet of Curiosities Characters perform amazing acrobatic feats , with elaborate costumes and staging . Kenaston Blvd and Sterling Lyon Parkway , cirquedusoleil . com
Jun 8 — Women ’ s International Soccer Match Team Canada returns home to play Costa Rica . 7:30 pm . Investors Group Field . 1‐855‐985‐5000 , ticketmaster . ca
Jun 8 – 11 — Winnipeg International Children ’ s Festival Face painting , acrobatics , and wild entertainers provide fun for all ages . The Forks , 204-958-4733 , kidsfest . ca
Jun 9 – 10 — Flatlander ’ s Beer Festival Sample more than 160 beers and ciders from around the globe . MTS Centre , 1-855-985-5000 , flatlandersbeerfest . com
Jun 14 – 16 — Soca Reggae Fest Local Reggae bands and a Caribbean star guest will take the stage at Old Market Square . socareggaefestival . ca
Jun 15 – 25 — TD Winnipeg International Jazz Festival Annual festival boasts global jazz , raggae , hip hop , and pop acts . 204‐989-4656 , jazzwinnipeg . com
Jun 16 – 25 — Red River Exhibition Rides , fireworks , Midway and more . Red River Exhibition Park , 204-888-6990 , redriverex . com
Jun 21 — Aboriginal Day Live Celebrate National Aboriginal Day at this live broadcast event on APTN . The Forks . Free . 204‐947‐9331
Investors Group Field
Jun 22 – Jul 14 — Little Shop of Horrors Sci-fi smash meets musical . Rainbow Stage , 204‐989‐0888 , rainbowstage . ca
Jun 23 – 25 — Triple B Fest BBQ , beer and live blues take over downtown Kenora , Ontario . triplebfest . com
Jun 30 – Jul 1 — Osborne Village Canada Day Street Festival Two-day block party with vendors , food , and music . osbornevillage . com
July
Jul 1 — Canada Day at the Oak Hammock Marsh Go on a guided canoe adventure or enjoy a horse-drawn wagon ride through the marsh during an afternoon of celebrations . 204‐467‐3300 , oakhammockmarsh . ca
Jul 1 — Canada Day at The Forks Free , family-friendly live music and entertainment . Panoramic fireworks display at 11 pm . 204‐957‐7618 , theforks . com
Jul 1 — CanadInns Family Fun Day Free Canada Day celebration at Assiniboine Park . Live music , family activities , and a fireworks display . assiniboinepark . ca
Jul 6 – 9 — Winnipeg Folk Festival The revered music fest gives the stage to local and big-name talent . 204‐231‐0096 , winnipegfolkfestival . ca
Jul 16 & 27 , Aug 13 & 31 — Magical Musical History Tour See homes and haunts of famous musicians . Book in advance . 204‐989‐9630 , heartland travel . ca
Jul 19 – 30 — Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival Annual alternative theatre festival takes over Winnipeg ’ s arts district . 204‐943‐7464 , winnipegfringe . com
Photos : Travis Ross ( Andra Day , TD Winnipeg International Jazz Festival ); Investors Group Stadium courtesy of Investors Group ; Martin Girard / Shootstudio . ca ( Kurios — costumes by Philippe Guillotel , © 2014 Cirque du Soleil )
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