summer calendar A guide to the season’ s hottest events
Folklorama Folk Fest
JUNE
To July 6 – Macbeth and Waiting for Godot at Shakespeare in the Ruins There’ s nothing like MacBeth for delivering gloomy intensity of a Shakespearean tragedy. Performed amid the haunting ruins of a Trappist Monastery Heritage Park it is poised to provide magic and thrilling battles. And for something completely different, Samuel Beckett’ s canonical and enigmatic play about waiting for“ something” makes the perfect companion piece. 204-891-9160, shakespeareintheruins. com
June 26-Jul 12 – Rock of Ages at Rainbow Stage Don’ t miss one of Broadway’ s longest running musicals, Rock of Ages, under the dome, The love story between a small-town girl and a city boy set against the backdrop of 1980s, 204-989-0888, rainbowstage. ca
Jun 26-29 Countryfest Giddy up to annual outdoor family-friendly music festival amplifying local and big-name talent in Dauphin, Manitoba. 1-800-361-7300, countryfest. ca
JULY
Jul 1 – Canada Day at Assiniboia Downs Family-friendly celebration at the racetrack heats up Canada day with live racing, fireworks and more. 204-885-3330, asdowns. com
To Aug 25- Caravan at the Cube Every Monday at 7pm the Cube welcomes song, dance, comedy, magic, and more for an open mic showcase. purpleroom. ca
To Aug 26 Downtown Sounds Concert Series Pop-up free noon concerts on Tuesdays at various downtown venues star great local talent all summer long. 204-958-4640, downtownwinnipegbiz. com
Jul 10-13 – Winnipeg Folk Festival Discover local and big-name talent like Jason Isbell, Mavis Staples and Ruby Waters at this mega-hit music fest at Bird’ s Hill Park. 204- 231-0096, winnipegfolkfestival. ca
Jul 4, Aug 1, Sep 5 – First Fridays in the Exchange Exchange District shops, restaurants and galleries keep their doors open late. firstfridayswinnipeg. org
Jul 16-27 – Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival Annual alternative theatre festival takes over Winnipeg’ s arts district for the multi-venue showcase of independent art. 204-943-7464, winnipegfringe. com
Jul 18-19 – Super Spike Canada’ s largest outdoor volleyball tournament with live music, food trucks and beer draws impressive athletes and fans. Maple Grove Rugby Park. 204-925- 5785, superspike. ca
Jul 18-20 – Manitoba Stampede and Exhibition Manitoba’ s only pro rodeo showcasing bucking broncos, live music and Midway fun. 204-746- 2552, manitobastampede. ca
Jul 18, Aug 22 – Alleyways Market Exchange District alleyways transform into outdoor evening market strips bustling with local vendors. 204-942-6716, exchangedistrict. org
Jul 23-25 – Ballet in the Park Talents from the Company, professional and recreational divisions merge to deliver performances in the open air of Assiniboine Park. rwb. org / whats-on
Super Spike
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