JUNE
Jun 11-Jul 31 – Unzipped , The Rolling Stones Exhibit Take a stroll downtown and experience music history at this interactive , multimedia exhibit celebrating the Rolling Stones . Portage Place , ticketmaster . ca
Jun 30-Jul 17 – The Hockey Sweater Enjoy this musical twist on the classic Canadian story at outdoor amphitheatre in Kildonan Park . Rainbow Stage , 204-989-0888 , rainbowstage . ca
JULY
Jul 1-Sep 4 – Schipp ’ s Creek Celebrations Dinner Theatre welcomes a Schitt ’ s Creek parody to the stage and dishes out a four-course meal . 204-982-8282 , celebrations . ca
Jul 7-10 – Winnipeg Folk Festival Discover local and big-name talent at one of Winnipeg ’ s best family-friendly music festival surrounded by scenic nature . Birds Hill Provincial Park , 204-231-0096 , winnipegfolkfestival . ca
Jul 13-24 – Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival Alternative theatre festival welcomes more than 170 theatre companies for their annual
Fringe Theatre multi-venue
Festival showcase of
independent art . 204-943-7464 , winnipegfringe . com
Jul 20-24 – Gimli Film Festival Seasoned cinephiles and fledgling flick enthusiasts alike will delight in more than 100 movies , docs and short films . Box office opens July 1 . Gimli , 204-642-8846 , gimlifilm . com
summer calendar A guide to the season ’ s hottest events
Unzipped
Jul 22-23 – Super Spike Get your blood pumping at one of Canada ’ s largest outdoor volleyball tournaments , offering live music , food trucks and beer . Maple Grove Rugby Park , 204-925-5785 , superspike . ca
Icelandic Festival of Manitoba
Jul 22-24 – Ai-Kon Celebrate the 20th anniversary of Manitoba ’ s largest Japanese anime convention in cosplay to meet favorite voice actors and visit unique vendors , guest panels and more . RBC Winnipeg Convention Centre , ai-kon . org
Jul 22-24 – Manitoba Sunflower Festival Visit Altona ’ s bright summer festival and revel in the parade , pageantry and upbeat music of local pride . Altona , 204-324- 9005 , manitobasunflowerfestival . ca
Jul 24 , Aug 28 – Manitoba Night Market Outdoor evening fun abounds with live bands , a beer garden and diverse shopping opportunities celebrating great cuisine and local artistry . 3 pm-11 pm . Assiniboia Downs , 204-885- 3330 , asdowns . com
Jul 24-31 – Winnipeg National Bank Challenger Professional tennis enthusiasts should not miss this game-changing outdoor tournament located on a picturesque riverside . Winnipeg Lawn Tennis Club , winnipeg . nationalbankchallenger . com
Winnipeg Folk Fest
Jul 27-29 – Ballet in the Park Winnipeg ’ s renowned RWB returns to Assiniboine Park for three outdoor performances including Agnes de Mille ’ s Rodeo . Lyric Theatre , 204-956-0183 , rwb . org
Jul 29-31 – Rockin ’ the Fields of Minnedosa Massive headliners Our Lady of Peace , Finger Eleven and Nazareth are sure to draw crowds to Manitoba ’ s premier outdoor rock festival . Minnedosa , 888-330-8333 , rockinthefields . ca
Jul 29-Aug 1 – Icelandic Festival of Manitoba Celebrate Icelandic culture and savour new foods , peruse artisanal crafts and enjoy live music . Gimli , 204-642-7417 , icelandicfestival . com
Jul 31-Aug 13 – Folklorama Explore Winnipeg ’ s largest multicultural festival with more than 40 pavilions offering diverse cuisine , lively performances and fun for all ages . 204-982-6210 , folklorama . ca
Cirque du Soleil
AUGUST
Aug 3-7 – Cirque de Soleil Cirque returns to Winnipeg with their new show Ovo , which promises to plunge audiences into an unseen world of teeming , flittering bug life . Canada Life Centre , ticketmaster . ca
Photography : Unzipped courtesy of True North ; Folk Festival ; Icelandic Festival by Interlake Tourism ; Cirque du Soleil ; Fringe Festival by Leif Norman
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