SUB CULTURE WITH DJ KHANVICT Jan 20 Globally inspired dance music will shake the walls by this powerful duo. Tickets $ 25. Starts at 8 pm. Call 1-855-985-5000 or visit ticketmaster. ca. Park Theatre, 698 Osborne St, 204-478-7275, Map 2: D-4
MILKY CHANCE Jan 29 Popular German folk group visits Winnipeg on their Blossom tour. Starts at 8 pm. Tickets $ 40. Call 1-855-985-5000 or visit ticketmaster. ca. Burton Cummings Theatre, 364 Smith St, Map 1: O-3
BRETT KISSEL Feb 1 Canadian country music artist teams up with Dan Davidson to perform his“ We Were That Song” tour. Starts at 7:30 pm. Tickets $ 25-50. Visit winnipegconcerttickets. com. Club Regent Event Centre, 1425 Regent Ave W, Map D-6
PORTUGAL. THE MAN Feb 8 Alternative rock band touring to debut latest album, Woodstock. Starts at 8 pm. Tickets $ 25-40. Call 1-855-985-5000 or visit ticketmaster. ca. Burton Cummings Theatre, 364 Smith St, Map 1: O-3
BIG WRECK Feb 15 Canadian-American rock band coming together again to travel across North America for their 20th Anniversary Tour. Starts at 8 pm. Tickets $ 25- 40. Call 1-855-985-5000 or visit ticketmaster. ca. Burton Cummings Theatre, 364 Smith St, Map 1: O-3
GORD BAMFORD Feb 15 Country music legend returns for The Neon Smoke Tour. Starts at 8 pm. Tickets $ 35-55. Call 1-855-985-5000 or visit ticketmaster. ca. Club Regent Event Centre, 1425 Regent Ave W, Map D-6
THE SHEEPDOGS Feb 24 Saskatchewan rock and roll band shares the stage with Sam Coffey and The Iron Lungs. Starts at 8 pm. Tickets $ 20-40. Call 1-855-985-5000 or visit ticketmaster. ca. Burton Cummings Theatre, 364 Smith St, Map 1: O-3
JOSH RITTER & BAND Feb 28 Indie-rock band stops in Winnipeg during international tour of their new album Gathering. Tickets $ 32.50. Starts at 8 pm. Call 1-855-985-5000 or visit ticketmaster. ca. Park Theatre, 698 Osborne St, 204-478-7275, Map 2: D-4
MUSIC FESTIVALS
BIG FUN Jan 24-28 The annual, five-day festival showcases multiple genres of music across downtown venues. Bundle up to enjoy the best of Manitoba’ s current and upcoming artists. For ticket and venue information, visit bigfunfestival. com
WINNIPEG NEW MUSIC FESTIVAL Jan 27-Feb 2 International music icon Philip Glass will headline the annual festival. Created by veteran WSO conductor Bramwell Tovey, the Winnipeg New Music Festival performs unpublished works by composers and explorations of new sounds. Various Venues. Call 204-949-3999 for tickets, wnmf. ca
MASTER PLAYWRIGHT FESTIVAL Jan 30-Feb 18 The Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre celebrates the work of Academy Award-winning Irish-American playwright John Patrick Shanley. Pass: $ 80, individual tickets also available. 174 Market Ave, 204-942-6537, royalmtc. ca, Map 1: N-4
MUSIC SERIES
WESTMINSTER CONCERT ORGAN SERIES Feb 18 Raùl Prieto Ramírez, the first Spanish organist to establish himself among the international pipe organ scene, will perform. Concert at 2:30 pm. Tickets: adult $ 25, senior $ 20, student $ 10( available only at the door). Westminster United Church, 745 Westminster Ave, 204-784-1330, westminsterchurch. org, Map 1: R-1
THE WINNIPEG CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY Jan 14 WCMS features the visionary string quartet and spectacular operatic duo, with music by one of Canada’ s most celebrated composers. Performances at 7:30 pm. Tickets: adults $ 25, students $ 10. Tickets available through WSO Box Office, 204-949-3999. Muriel Richardson Auditorium, Winnipeg Art Gallery, 300 Memorial Blvd, wcms. mb. ca, Map 1: P-3 IPEG SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Celebrating its
ENTERTAINMENT
WINNIPEG SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Celebrating its 70th season, the WSO offers concerts of classical and contemporary music. Jan 12-13: Nielsen and Mozart, performed in six splendid symphonies. Jan 14: The Twins and The Monster is a thrilling tale of family unity and courage, based on a traditional African folk tale and featuring scores by John Estacio as part of the matinée series. Jan 19-21: Olympian and Canadian icon Kurt Browning takes audiences behind-the-scenes to discover the Music of the Ice. Feb 9-10: Conductor José Luis Gomez guides audiences through the work of two musical giants, Schumann and Beethoven. Feb 14: Valentine’ s Day brings audiences Broadway in Love; an enchanting evening filled with love songs from Broadway. Feb 16-18: One of the greatest films ever made comes to WSO by means of Charles Chaplin: City Lights Live. Feb 23-24: A Night in Spain directs guests through a musical tour of the faraway land. Feb 25: Children’ s imaginations will soar as Mr. Mark and WSO mascot Manny Tuba gather with birds from all over the world. Call for ticket prices and performance times. Centennial Concert Hall, 555 Main St, 204-949-3999, wso. ca, Map 1: N-4
VIRTUOSI CONCERTS Jan 20: This popular classical music series is a co-production of the University of Winnipeg and Virtuosi Concerts Inc. Jan 25: Awardwinning pianist Ilya Poletaev performs as The Passionate Pianist. Feb 10: After over 25 years together, the Borromeo String Quartet performs Leibquartett. Call for performance times and ticket prices. University of Winnipeg, Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall, 204-786-9000, virtuosi. mb. ca, Map 1: P-2
WINNIPEG JAZZ ORCHESTRA The WJO is the only community-based professional jazz orchestra in Canada. Feb 11: Celebrate the memorable sound of the Big Band in film. City of Stars takes guests to Hollywood with music from the big screen. Tickets: adults $ 39, students $ 19. Performances at 2 pm and 7:30 pm. Call 204-632-5299 for tickets. Winnipeg Art Gallery, 300 Memorial Blvd, winnipegjazzorchestra. com, Map 1: P-3
MANITOBA CHAMBER ORCHESTRA Known for performing chamber music by the world’ s best composers while offering an array of talent. Jan 23: The MCO will be performing the Canadian premiere of a new work by 60s classical music doyen, Philip Glass. Tickets $ 35. Concerts at 7:30 pm. Westminster United Church, 745 Westminster Ave, 204-783-7377, manitobachamberorchestra. org, Map 1: R-1
MARDI JAZZ Jan 2-Feb 27: In collaboration with CBC Radio’ s station Espace Musique 89. 9 FM, Mardi Jazz presents jazz concerts on Tuesday evenings of welcomes great jazz artists from around the world. Performance at 8 pm. Tickets $ 5. Salle Antoine-Gaborieau, 2nd floor, the Centre culturel franco-manitobain, 340 Provencher Blvd, 204-233-8972, ccfm. mb. ca, Map 1: P-6
NIGHTLIFE / DANCE
THE PALOMINO CLUB Classic country western themed club has posh new digs in a beautiful converted bank building. Popular for large dance floor and occasion live music performances. Exchange District, 436 Main St, 204-615-7257, Map 1: Q-4
441 MAIN Slick, two-story downtown nightclub offers high end cocktails and lounge space while DJs spin the latest hits. Upscale casual dress code. Exchange District, 441 Main St, 441main. ca, Map 1: Q-4
NIGHTLIFE / LGBTTQ
FAME Feel famous on the dance floor of Winnipeg’ s newest LGBTTQ * club or chill out and enjoy a round of pool in the lounge. Fun-filled atmosphere welcomes everyone. Fri and Sat, doors open at 9:30 pm. Downtown, 279 Garry St, 204-414-9433, Map 1: P-4
NIGHTLIFE / LIVE MUSIC
THE GOOD WILL SOCIAL CLUB Portage Avenue spot popular with the University crowd. Serves coffee and pizza from adjacent Little Pizza Heaven by day. Live music, often from local bands, as well as weekly events like comedy nights and live band karaoke. Downtown, 625 Portage Ave, 204-221-1577, Map 1: N-2
Manitoba Electrical Museum & Education Centre
Electrifying family fun!
680 Harrow Street Winnipeg MB For more information: 204.360.7905 hydro. mb. ca / museum
Open Mon-Thurs 1-4 pm Free admission & parking
Climb Aboard!
EXPLORE our authentic 1930’ s hangar and esteemed collection of over two-dozen aircraft.
PLAY in Skyways interactive aviation themed play area.
ENJOY public tours every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
Hangar T-2, Mon-Fri 9:30- 4:30
958 Ferry Rd. Sat 10:00- 5:00
204.786.5503
Sun 12:00-5:00 www. RoyalAviationMuseum. com
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