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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