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Cross the globe AUGUST aug 6-19 Travel the world—no passports required—at Folklorama, the world’s largest and longest running multicultural festival. Enjoy entertainment, such as the flaming limbo at the Caribbean pavilion, and traditional meals, like perfectly pinched perogies and scratch made kolbassa at the Ukrainian show. With 41 pavilions to explore, take a VIP Tour to bypass line-ups and visit multiple pavilion s in one night for the ultimate world tour. For information, visit folklorama.ca or call 204‑982‑6210. BRUNO MARS 2 Popular singer-songwriter and multi- instrumentalist rocks the stage at Bell MTS Place (p 12) BBQ & BLUES Enjoy entertainment from international and national blues performers along with an outdoor barbeque competition. Smith St and Burton Cummings 11-12 Theatre (p 12) My my, how can i resist you? aug 10-31 Watch as sunny and funny Mamma Mia! unfolds on a Greek island paradise. The jukebox musical tells the story of a mother, a daughter and three possible dads, all set to the tunes of ABBA. Rainbow Stage, Canada’s largest and longest‑running outdoor theatre tucked away in Kildonan Park is the setting for this hilarious musical show. 2021 Main St. For tickets, call 204‑989‑0888 or visit rainbowstage.ca BRAD PAISLEY American country singer performs along with special guests Chase Bryant and Lindsay Ell. Bell MTS Place (p 12) 20 my kind of rodeo aug 18-20 Music festival Interstellar Rodeo pairs artists such as Beck and Father John Misty with gourmet beer and wine for a full VIP experience. Don’t miss the local food trucks on site. This outdoor celebration takes over The Forks, with weekend and single day attendees free to wander Winnipeg’s meeting place. The Forks, 1 Forks Market Rd. Visit interstellarrodeo.com for tickets and info. GUNS ‘N ROSES Not in This Lifetime tour rocks outdoors at Investor Group Field (p 12) 24 K. D. LANG 27 lots of laughs aug 24-27 The 3rd annual Oddblock Comedy Festival returns to South Osborne featuring more than 50 comedians. Catch acts from The Late Late Show writer Eliza Skinner and returning festival favourite Matt Braunger (pictured). Venue-hopping attendees can grab a bite from nearby restaurants and food trucks or relax at streetside beer gardens. Join in the fun during the free open mic nights on Friday and Saturday, 8 pm-12 am. Various locations. 204‑478‑7275 or oddblock.ca for tickets. For complete events, prices and times see pages 11-13 for The Guide: Entertainment. Canadian singer celebrates the 25 th anniversary of her platinum selling album Ingénue, and Canada’s 150 th birthday. Burton Cummings (p 12) WINNIPEG CLASSIC ROCKFEST 29 Celebrate classic rock with performances by Kenny Shields and Streetheart, Honeymoon Suite, Harlequin, and more. Shaw Park (p 12) july/august 2017 where.ca 5