JULY
HAPPY BIRTHDAY CANADA
Free , familyfriendly entertainment and fireworks . The Forks ( p . 12 )
SECOND OF FIRSTS
Shops and galleries open their doors to the public for First Fridays in the Exchange . Next date on Aug . 3 . ( p . 12 )
MELISSA ETHERIDGE
One of rock ’ s greatest female icon brings her six-time platinum voice to the Peg at Club Regent Event Centre . ( p . 13 )
MANITOBA STAMPEDE
Head out to Morris , MB to visit the province ’ s only professional rodeo , complete with bull riding , barrel racing and much more . ( p . 12 )
SUPER-SPIKE
Summer ’ s hottest party is back for another round of setting , spiking , dancing and entertaining at Maple Grove Rugby Park . ( p . 14 )
BALLET IN THE PARK
An intricate art form in a picturesque setting , Assiniboine Park ’ s Lyric Theatre ( p . 12 )
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TAKE THE STAGE
July 18-29 The 31st annual Winnipeg Fringe Festival is back and boisterous as ever . More than 180 performing companies in 30 venues across the Exchange District provide entertainment for everyone . Comedy , drama , dance , improv , storytelling and much more . Old Market Square is the heart of the festival , with acts from noon until midnight . Experience incredible music , talented street performers and plenty of tasty treats . Call 204-943-7464 or visit winnipegfringe . com for full schedule .
SAND AND SHOWTIME
July 25-29 Experience a film festival that boasts an ambiance like no other at the Gimli Film Festival . Take in a wide range of Canadian and International films . Don ’ t miss beachfront screenings on an 11-metre , beach front screen that seems to rise out of Lake Winnipeg . Screenings start after sunset and are always free . Bring a blanket or low-sitting chairs and some movie-time snack faves to add to this family-friendly evening . Tickets and festival passes available in advance at gimlifilm . com or at the door .
FOLKS , GATHER ROUND
July 5-8 The long-time summer staple for Interlakers is back for another round of music and entertainment at Winnipeg Folk Festival . The outdoor stages inside Birds Hill Park host artists like A Tribe Called Red , Elle King , Passenger and the legendary Sheryl Crow . Four days of hanging out outdoors , eating , drinking and listening to great music . Free shuttle buses depart every 30 minutes from downtown at Northbound Memorial between St . Mary and Portage . Birds Hill Provincial Park , winnipegfolkfestival . ca .
MUSICAL HISTORy
July 19 , 29 The Magical Musical History Tour returns to Winnipeg to open people ’ s eyes to the fascinating history of local music legends . Music historians guide guests on a bus ride through the streets of Winnipeg to experience illustrious rock ‘ n ’ roll history . See the house where Neil young began his career , experience where Burton Cummings and Randy Bachman wrote These Eyes and so much more . This bus tour is one that leaves guests speechless . Tickets available in advance at heartlandtravel . ca .
PHOTOS : JF DEJARDINS ( FOLK FESTIVAL ); COURTESy OF FRINGE FESTIVAL ; COURTESy OF MAGICAL MUSICAL ; McKNIGHT ( GIMLI FILM FESTIVAL ); COURTESy OF TRAVEL MANITOBA ( MANITOBA STAMPEDE & FIRST FRIDAyS ); COURTESy OF DOWNTOWN BIZ ( CANADA DAy ); COURTESy OF RWB ( BALLET IN THE PARK ); COURTESy OF ICELANDIC FESTIVAL , PORTUGUESE PAVILION COURTESy OF FOLKLORAMA ; COURTESy OF BBQ & BLUES FESTIVAL , DON WINDSOR ( WINNIPEG CLASSIC ROCK FEST ), MELISSA ETHERIDGE , TRACE ADKINS & TROOPER COURTESy OF CLUB REGENT CASINO ; COURTESy OF BELL MTS PLACE ( ALABAMA ); BEAUTy & THE BEAST COURTESy OF RAINBOW STAGE ; SHAWN FILLION ( MB ELECTRONIC MUSIC EXHIBITION
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