ENTERTAINMENT
THE PARK THEATRE Located in South Osborne, this quaint converted movie theatre has emerged as one of Winnipeg’ s best music venues, hosting buzzed-about indie bands as well as comedy shows and film screenings. Busy almost every night of the week. South Osborne, 698 Osborne St, 204-478-7275, Map 2: D-4
PYRAMID CABARET Spare decor here makes way for top local and national bands and DJs who perform in a wide variety of styles, including rock, funk, punk, house and ska. Check website for latest events schedule. Downtown, 176 Fort St, 204-957-7777, Map 1: P-4
TIMES CHANGE( D) HIGH AND LONESOME CLUB One of the oldest clubs in the city, this settled-in room boasts musicians and menu items as eclectic and entertaining as the staff. Open Thu-Sun. Downtown, Main St & St. Mary Ave, 204-957-0982, Map 1: P-4
WEST END CULTURAL CENTRE Great hall for local, national and international live music of all varieties most weekends and some weeknights. Call for programming. West End, 586 Ellice Ave, 204-783-6918, Map 1: P-2
NIGHTLIFE / SPORTS BARS
HIGHWAY 75 BLUES & SPORTS BAR This buzzing hangout is popular for evening or afternoon games shown on big screen TVs. Attracts a young crowd at night for darts, pool and VLTs, live music and sports entertainment. Live music every Friday and Saturday night. Fort Garry, 1011 Pembina Hwy, 204-453-3724, Map 2: E-4
TAVERN UNITED Come to this contemporary English sports pub to relax with friends and play a game of darts or pool or sit back and watch the big game on one of many televisions. Call for hours. Fort Garry, 1824 Pembina Hwy, 204-261-4233, Map 2: F-4; Downtown, 260 Hargrave St, 204-944-0022, Map 1: P-3; Garden City, 2100 McPhillips St, 204-633-0024, Map 2: B-3; Transcona, 826 Regent Ave, 204-224-1681, Map 2: D-6
SPORTING EVENTS
WINNIPEG JETS In a city with renewed National Hockey League fever, Winnipeggers eagerly await every game. Call for ticket prices and game times. Bell MTS Place, 300 Portage Ave, 1-855-985-5000, jets. nhl. com, Map 1: P-3
MANITOBA MOOSE The province’ s American Hockey League team laces up and takes to the ice. Call for schedule and ticket prices. Bell MTS Place, 300 Portage Ave, 1-855-985-5000, moosehockey. com, Map 1: P-3
IRON MAN OUTDOOR CURLING BONSPIEL Feb 2-4 The largest outdoor curling bonspiel in Canada returns to Winnipeg in to raise funds for the Heart and Stroke Foundation. ironmancurling. com for more information. The Forks, 204-831-8816, Map 1: Q-5
THEATRE
THE JOHN HIRSCH THEATRE AT ROYAL MANITOBA THEATRE CENTRE MAINSTAGE Canada’ s first Englishspeaking regional theatre presents more than 250 performances annually. Feb 15-Mar 10: Once; a moving story about second chances from two unlikely souls. Call for ticket prices and performance times. 174 Market Ave, 204-942-6537, royalmtc. ca, Map 1: N-4
THE SOUND OF MUSIC Jan 5-7 A brand new production, directed by three-time Tony Award winner Jack O’ Brien. Call 1-855-985-5000 or visit ticketmaster. ca. Centennial Concert Hall, 555 Main St, Map 1: N-4
LE CERCLE MOLIÈRE Jan 11-27: To be or not to be; six words that bring life to Tubby and Nottubby in Tempus extraordinarius. Feb 17-21: Le Wild West Show de Gabriel Dumont, inspired by Buffalo Bill’ s Wild West Show. Call for times. Tickets: adults $ 39, seniors / students $ 35, youth $ 20 at the door Tue / Wed only. Théâtre Cercle Molière, 340 Provencher Boulevard, 204-233-8053, cerclemoliere. com, Map 1: O-6
BLACK HOLE THEATRE University of Manitoba’ s
BLACK HOLE THEATRE University of Manitoba’ s theatre company provides members with a uniquely comprehensive and professional experience. Jan 17-27: Pith! Written by Stewart Lemoine and directed by Daphne Finlayson. Tickets: adults $ 18, seniors / students $ 12. Tickets available at door. Performances rotating at both 7:30 pm and 2 pm. Black Hole Theatre, University College, Dysart Rd, 204-474-6880, Map 2: F-4
PRAIRIE THEATRE EXCHANGE The only theatre in the world located in a shopping mall, presents new productions often focusing on Manitoban or Canadian playwrights. Until Jan 7: The beloved stories of Robert Munsch come to life in The Good, the Bad & the Munsch. Jan 25-Feb 11: Salt-Water Moon: A timeless tale about love and hope under the Newfoundland moon. Re-imagined from David French’ s Canadian classic about love, loss, and reconciliation. Call for ticket prices and performance times. Portage Place, 393 Portage Ave, 3rd floor, 204-942-5483, Map 1: P-3
MANITOBA THEATRE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE Young audiences are treated to an array of theatrical styles at this colourful performing arts centre. Jan 26-Feb 4: The Pevensie siblings travel to Narnia through their enchanted wardrobe in this adaptation of The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe. Ages 5-12. Call or go online to buy ticket prices and check performance times. Shaw Performing Arts Centre, The Forks, 204-942-8898, mtyp. ca, Map 1: Q-5
THE TOM HENDRY THEATRE AT RMTC WAREHOUSE An edgier theatre experience than Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre’ s mainstage, the Warehouse offers quality plays with a simpler production value. Jan 31- Feb 17: Outside Mullingar tells the story of two families in an Irish farming community. Don’ t miss this Tonynominated play about both comedy and tragedy. Various performance times throughout the day and night. Call for ticket prices and times. 140 Rupert Ave, 204-942-6537, royalmtc. ca, Map 1: N-4
ALWAYS MORE TO DISCOVER
MUSEUM GALLERIES / SCIENCE GALLERY / PLANETARIUM
190 Rupert Avenue / Infoline: 204-943-3139 ManitobaMuseum. ca @ ManitobaMuseum
14 where. ca JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2018