entertainment
MANITOBA STAMPEDE Jul 20-23 Get in on the action at Manitoba’ s only pro rodeo in Morris. Competitions in rope tying, bull riding and more offer great entertainment. Also a midway with tons of death-defying rides and a petting zoo. Call for ticket prices. Morris, one hour south of Winnipeg on Hwy 75, manitobastampede. ca, 1‐866‐657‐4741
GIMLI FILM FESTIVAL Jul 26-30 More than 100 films including features, documentaries and shorts from around the world will be screened at this 17th annual fest. Don’ t miss free on-the-beach screenings. Tickets: beach screenings free; $ 10 / screening( cash only); super pass $ 100; all access film pass $ 75. Gimli, one hour north of Winnipeg on Hwy 8, 1‐204‐642-8846.
MANITOBA LIQUOR AND LOTTERIES FOLKLORAMA KICKOFF Jul 29 Folklorama fun for the whole family begins at 4 pm and includes children’ s activities and an outdoor marketplace. Performers take to the outdoor stage to kick off the city’ s popular multicultural festival in style with cultural and sporting demonstrations. Free. 4 pm‐10 pm. Memorial Park, corner of Broadway and Memorial Blvd, 204-982-6210, folklorama. ca, Map 1: Q-3
CANADIAN NATIONAL UKRAINIAN FESTIVAL Aug 4-6 Enjoy polka parties and perogies at this entertaining cultural fest. Catch live music and traditional folk dancing, and visit the marketplace for a wide variety of Ukrainian products and services. Tickets: $ 95 for a weekend pass, Fri $ 35, Sat $ 55, Sun $ 55. Dauphin, MB. Tickets available at 1-877-474-2683 or cnuf. ca
ICELANDIC FESTIVAL OF MANITOBA Aug 4-7 Boasting the largest Icelandic population outside of Iceland, the lakeside town of Gimli celebrates this rich heritage at this annual festival. Highlights include activities at the Viking Encampment, demonstrations of Viking warfare tactics, sand castle contest, beach volleyball tourney, midway and fireworks. Live entertainment from local bands in the evenings. Gimli, one hour north of Winnipeg on Hwy 8, icelandicfestival. com, 1‐204‐642‐7417
STEINBACH PIONEER DAYS Aug 4-7 Butter churning, threshing, log cutting and quilting are highlights at this charming fest. Tickets: adults, $ 10; students / seniors, $ 8; children 6-12, $ 4; children 5 & under, free. Steinbach, 1 hour south of Winnipeg. 204‐326‐9661, mennoniteheritagevillage. com
FOLKLORAMA Aug 6-19 This anticipated annual festival celebrates multiculturalism, an integral part of this city’ s make-up. Experience the dance, song, food and drink of more than 40 different cultural groups at pavilions around the city. Detailed programs available at all Manitoba Liquor Marts, Cambrian Credit Union branches and the Folklorama office, 2nd Floor, 183 Kennedy St. Tickets: $ 6 per pavilion, $ 54 for 12 tickets. Advance tickets available online at folklorama. ca. Various venues throughout the city, 204‐982-6210, folklorama. ca.
MORDEN CORN AND APPLE FESTIVAL Aug 25-27 This 51st annual festival is the largest street celebration in Manitoba. Free corn on the cob and cold apple cider are the big draw along with musical entertainment, farmer’ s market, parade, car show, mud racing, arts and crafts and the midway. Free. Morden, 90 minutes south of Winnipeg on Hwy 3, cornandapple. com, 204-832-2676
MUSIC concerts
THEORY OF A DEADMAN Jul 7 Canadian alt-rock group performs. Show starts at 8 pm. Tickets $ 31.50- $ 52.50. Call 1‐855‐985‐5000 or visit ticketmaster. ca. Club Regent Casino & Events Centre, 1425 Regent Ave W, Map 2: D-6
BOB DYLAN Jul 12 Legendary folk musician and Nobel Prize for Literature winner takes the stage. Show starts at 8 pm. Tickets $ 58- $ 88. Call 1‐855‐985-5000 or visit ticketmaster. ca. Bell MTS Place, 300 Portage Ave, Map 1: P-3
BUCKCHERRY Jul 20 Veteran LA rock band celebrates the 10th anniversary of smash hit album, 15. Show starts at 8 pm. Tickets $ 31.50- $ 42. Call 1‐855‐985‐5000 or visit ticketmaster. ca. Club Regent Casino & Events Centre, 1425 Regent Ave W, Map 2: D-6
ED SHEERAN Jul 22 Hear the latest from the superstar singer-songwriter. Show starts at 7:30 pm. Tickets $ 48- $ 118. Call 1‐855‐985-5000 or visit ticketmaster. ca. Bell MTS Place, 300 Portage Ave, Map 1: P-3
BRUNO MARS Aug 2 Pop juggernaut tours in support of his latest album, 24K Magic. Show starts at 8 pm. Tickets $ 99.50- $ 185. Call 1‐855‐985-5000 or visit ticketmaster. ca. Bell MTS Place, 300 Portage Ave, Map 1: P-3
ENGELBERT HUMPERDINCK Aug 3 Celebrate the 50-year career of this music legend. Show starts at 8 pm. Tickets $ 61.95- $ 88.20. Call 1‐855‐985‐5000 or visit ticketmaster. ca. Club Regent Casino & Events Centre, 1425 Regent Ave W, Map 2: D-6
MICHAEL JACKSON HISTORY Aug 5 Full stage production offers a musical tribute to the King of Pop. Show starts at 8 pm. Tickets $ 49- $ 59. Call 1‐855‐985‐5000 or visit ticketmaster. ca. Burton Cummings Theatre, 364 Smith St, Map 1: O-3
HIGH VALLEY Aug 11 CCMA Group of the Year perform with guests Petric. Show starts at 8 pm. Tickets $ 36.75- $ 47.25. Call 1‐855‐985‐5000 or visit ticketmaster. ca. Club Regent Casino & Events Centre, 1425 Regent Ave W, Map 2: D-6
RODRIGUEZ Aug 13 Searching for Sugar Man star performs. Show starts at 8 pm. Tickets $ 55- $ 115. Call 1‐855‐985‐5000 or visit ticketmaster. ca. Centennial Concert Hall, 555 Main St, Map 1: N-4
ONE REPUBLIC Aug 15 Hear the soulful pop rock quintet. Show starts at 7 pm. Tickets $ 25- $ 135. Call 1‐855‐985‐5000 or visit ticketmaster. ca. Bell MTS Place, 300 Portage Ave, Map 1: P-3
BRAD PAISLEY Aug 20 See the country music hitmaker live in concert. Show starts at 7 pm. Tickets $ 20- $ 88. Call 1‐855‐985-5000 or visit ticketmaster. ca. Bell MTS Place, 300 Portage Ave, Map 1: P-3
GUNS N’ ROSES Aug 24 The influential rock band struts its stuff for an electrifying worldwide tour. Show starts at 7:30 pm. Tickets $ 35- $ 250. Call 1‐855‐985-5000 or visit ticketmaster. ca. Investors Group Field, 315 Chancellor Matheson Rd, Map 2: F-4
KD LANG Aug 27 Canadian icon hits the road for a tour celebrating the country’ s 150th birthday and the 25th anniversary of her groundbreaking album, Ingénue. Show starts at 7:30 pm. Tickets $ 49.50- $ 119.50. Call 1‐855‐985‐5000 or visit ticketmaster. ca. Burton Cummings Theatre, 364 Smith St, Map 1: O-3
WINNIPEG CLASSIC ROCKFEST Aug 29 1st annual festival celebrating loud and proud classic rock. Farewell tour performance by Kenny Shields and Streetheart. Honeymoon Suite, Harlequin, and more also take the stage. Show starts at 4:30 pm. Tickets $ 40. Call 1‐855‐985-5000 or visit ticketmaster. ca. Shaw Park, 1 Portage Ave E, Map 1: P-5
RICK SPRINGFIELD Aug 30 Relive the hits from the singer of“ Jessie’ s Girl”. Show starts at 8 pm. Tickets $ 39.50- $ 89.50. Call 1‐855‐985‐5000 or visit ticketmaster. ca. Burton Cummings Theatre, 364 Smith St, Map 1: O-3
MIDNIGHT OIL AND MATTHEW GOOD Aug 31 Activistic Australian rock band performs alongside Canadian musician Matthew Good. Show starts at 7:30 pm. Tickets $ 39- $ 89. Call 1‐855‐985-5000 or visit ticketmaster. ca. Bell MTS Place, 300 Portage Ave, Map 1: P-3
MUSIC Festivals
WINNIPEG FOLK FESTIVAL Jul 6-9 The acclaimed international festival at Birds Hill Park features more than 70 acts on nine daytime and two evening stages. Pick up work from local crafters and sample local tastes. Headliners include Barenaked Ladies, Bruce Cockburn, City and Colour and Feist. Day pass: adult $ 88, youth( 13-17)/ senior $ 68, $ 53 for Thu. Festival pass: adult $ 229, youth / senior $ 145. Children 12 and under free. Tickets at winnipegfolkfestival. ca or by phone 1‐888‐512‐SHOW( 7469). Birds Hill Provincial Park, east of Winnipeg on Lagimodière Blvd
Soca reggae festival Jul 14-16 This Caribbean festival is three days of non-stop celebration of reggae, soca and calypso music. Jamaican reggae legend Everton Blender and his daughter Isha perform. Tickets $ 5, $ 10 after 6 pm. Tickets can be purchased on site. Old Market Square, Exchange District, srfwpg. blogspot. ca, Map 1: O-4
BRANDON FOLK, MUSIC & ART FESTIVAL Jul 21-23 Now in its 33rd year, the Brandon Folk Festival is one of Western Canada’ s leading folk festivals. This year’ s lineup includes English folk legend Richard Thompson, Manitoba folk duo Leaf Rapids, and local singer-songwriter Micah Erenberg. Weekend pass: adults $ 80, student / senior $ 70; day passes: Fri $ 40, Sat $ 45, Sun $ 45. Two and a half hours west of Winnipeg. For more information, visit brandonfolkfestival. ca.
SUMMER WINDS FAMILY MUSIC FESTIVAL Jul 21 & 22 This windswept music festival rocks for all ages. Performers include The Watchmen and Tragically Hip cover band Portly Hip. Tickets: $ 70 for a weekend pass, Friday pass $ 30, Saturday pass $ 60. One free child’ s ticket with every adult ticket purchase( additional child’ s ticket $ 5). For tickets visit summerwindsmusic. com. Victoria Beach
WINNIPEG BBQ AND BLUES FESTIVAL Aug 11 & 12 Blues performers take the stage at this cook-off meets concert, while a beverage garden and food vendors take over Smith St with lip-smacking barbeque. See blues legends The Fabulous Thunderbirds and Blind Boys of Alabama perform. Call 1‐855‐985‐5000 or visit ticketmaster. ca for ticket prices and show times. Burton Cummings Theatre, 364 Smith St, Map 1: O-3
MEME Aug 17-20 The Manitoba Electronic Music Exhibition, Western Canada’ s largest electronic music festival, takes over various venues including the outdoor Cube stage in the Exchange District for three days of dancing and electronic beats. Acts include The Orb, Mr C, Hatiras, and Esette. Visit memefest. ca for venues, showtimes and tickets. The Cube in Old Market Square, Exchange District, Map 1: O-4
HARVEST SUN MUSIC FESTIVAL Aug 18-20 This grassroots prairie festival supports local music while promoting sustainable living, surrounded by the beautiful sights of Kelwood, near Riding Mountain National Park, three hours northwest of Winnipeg. Workshops and a farmers market round out the weekend, with plenty of crafts and entertainment for kids in the children’ s area. Visit theharvestsun. com for tickets and schedule.
INTERSTELLAR RODEO Aug 18-20 At this music fest in the centre of the city, gourmet food and wine pairings go hand in hand with the music. Headliners include Beck, Broken Social Scene, and Father John Misty. Weekend pass: adults $ 249, youth / senior $ 149; Friday or Sunday: adults $ 99, youth / senior $ 75; Satuday: adults $ 134, youth / senior $ 99. The Forks, 1‐855‐465‐2459, interstellarrodeo. com / Winnipeg, Map 1: Q-5
RAINBOW TROUT MUSIC FESTIVAL Aug 18-20 The stars of the Manitoba indie music scene come out for this idyllic fest. This year’ s lineup includes ATLAAS, Slow Spirit, Selci, and more. Near St. Malo, one hour south of Winnipeg. Visit rainbowtroutfestival. com for tickets and complete info.
MUSIC Series
FOLK FEST AT 510 To Aug 25 Every Friday, hear free outdoor concerts over lunch in the courtyard at City Hall. Artists featured include local burgeoning talent from the Winnipeg Folk Festival’ s Stingray Young Performers Program and artists in the Folk Festival’ s 2017 line up, like Carly Dow. Concerts run from noon-1 pm. Free. City Hall, 510 Main St, winnipegfolkfestival. com, Map 1: O-4
DANCING ON THE AVENUE To Aug 26 Every Fri and Sat evening, come down to bustling Corydon Ave from 7 pm-10 pm and catch live local music. Check out the fun at various street corners. Free. Corydon Ave, 204-284-3700, corydonbiz. com, Map 1: S-3
DOWNTOWN CONCERT SERIES To Aug 29 Noon hour outdoor concerts downtown at Cityplace on Tuesdays in July and Edmonton St on Thursdays in August. Free. Call 204-958‐4640 or visit downtownwinnipegbiz. com.
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