summer calendar
June
Until June 22 — Shakespeare
in the Ruins A powerful
performance of Hamlet takes
place outdoors. Trappist
Monastery Provincial
Heritage Park, 204‑957‑1753,
shakespeareintheruins.com
Jun 6-9 — Winnipeg
International Children’s
Festival Face painting, acrobatics
and wild entertainers provide
fabulous fun for all ages. The Forks,
204‑958‑4733, kidsfest.ca
Jun 7, Jul 5, Aug 2 — First
Fridays in the Exchange Shops,
restaurants and galleries open their
doors to the public. 5 pm. Free.
firstfridayswinnipeg.org
Jun 7-8 — River City Dragon
Boat Festival Paddle in support
of The Dream Factory. Manitoba
Canoe & Kayak Club, 80 Churchill Dr,
dreamdragonboat.ca
June 7-Aug 25 — Celebrations
Dinner Theatre Rock n’ Roll back
to the 50s with Richie and the
gang in Buddy Holly’s Happy Days.
204‑982‑8282, celebrations.ca
Jun 9, Aug 11 — Manitoba
Night Market and Festival
Outdoor night market hosts local
artisans, food purveyors and
entertainers. Assiniboia Downs,
204‑885‑3330, asdowns.com
Jun 14-23 — Red River
Exhibition Large summer fair
features rides, fireworks, concerts,
Midway and more. Red River
Exhibition Park, 204‑888‑6990,
redriverex.com
Jun 16 — Manitoba Marathon
Join nearly 11,000 runners for a day
of fitness, family and fundraising.
66 Chancellors Circle, 204‑415‑4517,
manitobamarathon.mb.ca
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Jun 18-23 — TD Winnipeg
International Jazz Festival
Festival celebrates 30th anniversary
with local and international acts.
204‑989‑4656, jazzwinnipeg.com Jul 17-28 — Winnipeg Fringe
Theatre Festival Annual
alternative theatre festival takes
over Winnipeg’s arts district.
204‑943‑7464, winnipegfringe.com
Jun 18-28, Jul 2-5 — Strike! The
Musical Actors take the stage in
this adapted retelling of the city’s
1919 general strike. Rainbow Stage,
204‑989‑0888, rainbowstage.ca Jul 18 & 28, Aug 15 & 25 —
Magical Musical History Tour
See homes and haunts of famous
musicians. Book in advance.
204‑989‑9630, heartlandtravel.ca
Jun 21-22 — Flatlander’s Beer
Festival Sample beers and ciders
from more than 100 booths. Bell
MTS Centre, 1‑855‑985‑5000,
flatlandersbeerfest.com Jul 18-21 — Manitoba
Stampede & Exhibition
Manitoba’s only pro rodeo. Morris,
204‑746‑2552, manitobastampede.ca
Jun 22 — Indigenous Day Live
Celebrate National Indigenous
Peoples Day at this live broadcast
event. 10 am‑10:30 pm, The Forks,
204‑947‑9331, indigenousdaylive.ca
Jun 30-Jul 1 — Osborne Village
Canada Day Street Festival
Two‑day block party takes over
Osborne with vendors, food and
music. osbornevillage.com
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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 11-14 — Winnipeg Folk
Festival Revered music fest
gives the stage to local and
big‑name talent. 204‑231‑0096,
winnipegfolkfestival.ca
Jul 12-14 — Soca Reggae Fest
Local and international Reggae
bands bring the heat at Old Market
Square. socareggaefestival.ca
Jul 24-26 — Ballet in the Park
This family‑friendly event returns to
Assiniboine Park for three outdoor
performances. Starts 7:30 pm, Lyric
Theatre, 204‑956‑0183, rwb.org
Jul 24-28 — Gimli Film Festival
More than 100 movies, docs
and shorts are screened at this
beachfront fest. Gimli, 204‑642‑8846,
gimlifilm.com
Jul 26-27 — Super Spike Large
outdoor volleyball tournament,
ultimate tournament and two‑day
concert series. Maple Grove Rugby
Park, 204‑925‑5785, superspike.ca
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