Hot Dates
BY M AT T HE W ST E PANI C
THE FAME
MONSTER
INDIGENOUS
CHAMPIONS
JULY 1–9 A celebration of the strength and beauty of the
world’s Indigenous peoples, the World Indigenous Nations
Games will include traditional games from around the world.
Over 43 nations and hundreds of athletes will compete on
Treaty 6 territory in and around Enoch Cree Nation in multi-
sports events—which are free for the public to attend—
such as canoeing, log races, Indian horse relays, lacrosse, and
Denesuline hand games. The festivities will be rounded out
with the celebratory opening and closing ceremonies, nights of
traditional and contemporary entertainment, and a conference
on Indigenous issues. River Cree Resort & Casino, free; visit
wingames2017.com for tickets and more information.
AUGUST 3 Calling all Little Monsters—
Lady Gaga is ready to hear your “Applause”
on her Joanne World Tour! With over 27
million albums and 146 million singles sold
worldwide, the self-titled Mother Monster
is one of the best-selling musicians of all
time and has been honoured with numerous
accolades, including six Grammy Awards
and Billboard’s 2015 Woman of the Year.
With explosive theatrics, dazzling costume
changes, and bold stage props, you’ll
experience an energetic and unforgettable
evening from this pop artist famous for
her provocative work and her advocacy for
LGBTQ rights. Pick up that “Telephone” to
get your tickets and prepare to “Just Dance”
the night away! Rogers Place, 7:30 pm,
$45–$225; visit ticketmaster.ca for tickets.
COMING SOON...
Catch top artists as they
take the stage in
the fall with these
exciting concerts!
Lionel Richie with
Mariah Carey,
September 1, Rogers
Place. Coldplay,
September 26 &
27, Rogers Place.
Foreigner, October 12,
Northlands Coliseum
JULY/ AUGUST 2017 // where.ca
9