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Folk fun
jul 6-9
The revered Winnipeg Folk Festival
gives the stage to local and big‑name
talent. Camp out for the whole weekend
or escape for a day and see shows
by Feist, City and Colour, Barenaked
Ladies, and Foy Vance. Eat, drink, shop
and dance to live music at nine stages
throughout the park. Free shuttle buses
depart every 30 minutes from the bus
stop at 389 Balmoral Ave, downtown
Winnipeg. Birds Hill Provincial Park,
visit winnipegfolkfestival.com for
tickets.
JULY
KURIOS:
CABINET OF
CURIOSITIES
Cirque du Soleil
show features a
cast of otherworldly
characters performing
acrobatic feats. Under
the Big Top, Kenaston
Blvd and Sterling Lyon
Parkway (p 11)
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HAPPY 150
Celebrate Canada’s
150th birthday with
live music, games and
a panoramic fireworks
display at 11 pm. Free.
The Forks (p 11)
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BOB DYLAN
Music giant stops
in Winnipeg
during world tour.
Bell MTS Place
(p 12)
jul 19-30
The 30th annual Winnipeg Fringe
Theatre Festival takes over the
Exchange District for two and a half
weeks. The celebration of independent
theatre boasts more than 180 creative
and boundary-pushing shows from
across Canada and the world. Old
Market Square is the festival’s main
gathering spot with live music and
local vendors selling food and drinks.
Tickets available at the door or with
a 7 or 14-show pass. Various venues.
204‑943‑7464 or winnipegfringe.com
for full schedule.
Movies on the beach
12
jul 26-30
Travel North of the city and join
thousands of people at the 18th annual
Gimli Film Festival. More than 100
dramas, documentaries and short
films are screened at indoor venues or
on the beach at sunset. See popular
movies like American Graffiti and
Footloose. Arrive at least 30 minutes
prior to movie start time. Rush
seating. Various locations. Tickets and
festival passes available in advance at
gimlifilm.com or at the door.
MB
STAMPEDE
Take a day trip
South of the city
to Manitoba’s
only pro rodeo.
Morris (p 12)
20-23
SUPER SPIKE
Catch live
concerts, including
headliners Sam
Roberts Band, at
Western Canada’s
biggest beach volleyball tournament.
Maple Grove Rugby Park (p 13)
21-22
HOWIE
MANDEL
Canadian actor
and comedian
performs at Club
Regent Casino and
Event Centre (p 11)
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GO for gold
Jul 28-aug 13
Get into the fast paced action this
summer and watch young athletes
compete for gold in 16 different
sports at Canada Games. During
the Games, The Forks will act as a
central hub showcasing Canadian
talent every night with headliners
such as Ontario’s Kardinal Offishall,
Quebec’s Coeur de Pirate, and
Manitoba’s Sierra Noble. Various
venues. For tickets and info visit
2017canadagames.ca
HOWE (WINNIPEG
FOLKLORAMA;
Fringe interest