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
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