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COMEDY
RUMOR’ S RESTAURANT & COMEDY CLUB Laugh out loud as comedians from around the globe try out their best material. Mar 1: Proud Winnipegger Dean Jenkinson has written jokes for the likes of Nathan Lane, Joan Rivers, and The Muppets— now he’ s delivering them himself. Mar 2-4: Known for his six year stint on Saturday Night Live and incredible celebrity impressions, Jay Pharoah knows how to knock‘ em dead. Mar 7-11: Dave Williamson brings his storytelling style to the stage. Mar 14-18: With Canadian Comedy Award nominations, a CTV special, and regular appearances on The Debaters under his belt, Dave Hemstad is a name to watch in Canadian comedy. Mar 21-25: Ms Pat delivers the laughs with an honest, hilarious, and in-your-face attitude. Apr 11-15: Jeff McEnery made a name for himself on the Canadian comedy festival circuit. Call for tickets. Tuxedo Park Shopping Centre, 2025 Corydon Ave, 204‐488-4520, rumorscomedyclub. com, Map 2: D‐3
DARYN JONES AND DAVE MERHEJE Mar 3 A double header of hilarity as these two Canadian comedians take the stage. Show starts at 8 pm. Tickets: $ 22.50. Visit myparktheatre. com for tickets. The Park Theatre, 698 Osborne St, 204‐478‐7275, Map 2: E-4
ILIZA SHLESINGER Mar 31 With multiple Netflix specials and a Last Comic Standing win( the youngest and only female winner) under her belt, Iliza knows how to slay. 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
CULINARY
LOVE LOCAL MB Mar 18 Browse and sample food products from dozens of local vendors, from handcrafted bean to bar chocolate to craft beer. 5 pm-9 pm. Free glass of wine with ticket. Tickets: $ 15. Must be 18 years or older to attend. Visit lovelocalmb. com for tickets. Canad Inns Destination Centre, 1405 St Matthews Ave, Map 2: C-3
CIAO! CHOCOLATEFEST Apr 1-30 This annual April event celebrates the world’ s favourite flavour. Participating restaurants offer sweet and sippable cocoa creations for the set price of $ 7 all month long. Visit ciaowinnipeg. com for information and list of participating restaurants.
DINNER AND DANCE Apr 2 Winnipeg’ s Contemporary Dancers perform then sit down with guests for a threecourse meal at this annual fundraiser. Show starts at 6 pm. Tickets: $ 90. Peasant Cookery, 283 Bannatyne Ave, 204‐452-0229, Map 1: N-4
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SHARE OUR STRENGTH’ S TASTE OF THE NATION April 17 This annual fundraising event brings together chefs from across the city in support of local and international programs working to end childhood hunger. Event begins at 6 pm. Tickets: $ 110, visit ce. nokidhungry. org / winnipeg to purchase. The Fairmont Winnipeg, 2 Lombard Pl, 204 – 985‐6218, Map 1: O-4
DANCE
ROYAL WINNIPEG BALLET Mar 1-5, 10-14 Winnipeg’ s professional ballet is world renowned for its talented dancers and original productions. Mar 1-5: The RWB presents Alberta Ballet’ s Love Lies Bleeding. Hit songs by Elton John soundtrack this eye-popping dance spectacular. Mar 10-14: See the world premiere of a new ballet choreographed to Claudio Monteverdi’ s Vespers, written in 1610. Visit rwb. org for tickets and prices. Shows start nightly at 7:30 pm. 2 pm matinee on Sun. Centennial Concert Hall, 555 Main St, 204‐956‐2792, Map 1: N-4
WINNIPEG’ S CONTEMPORARY DANCERS Mar 3-5, Apr 27-29 Founded in 1964 by late modern dance icon Rachel Browne, WCD is Canada’ s oldest contemporary dance company. Mar 3-5: Artistic Director Brent Lott and the dancers of the WCD’ s emerging company Verge showcase a spellbinding program created in just five weeks. Apr 27-29: Anything But Absolute Zero features the world premieres of two duets, plus the remount of Brent Lott’ s Boxstruck. Call for showtimes and tickets. Rachel Browne Theatre, 204-211 Bannatyne Ave, 204-452-0229, winnipegscontemporarydancers. ca, Map 1: O-4
DINNER THEATRE
CELEBRATIONS They’ ll sing for your supper at this zany dinner theatre. Costumed servers pull you right into the show while serving a delightful four-course meal. To Mar 18: Crazy characters and hits from the 80s take to the stage for Another Flashdance. Starts Mar 25: Rock and roll back in time for another song-packed school year during Greased 2. Seating: Wed-Sat 6:15 pm, Sun 5 pm. Call for ticket prices. Canad Inns Fort Garry, 1824 Pembina Hwy, 204-982-8282, celebrations. ca, Map 2: F-4
EXHIBITIONS
MID-CANADA BOAT SHOW Mar 2-5 This show features more than 135,000 sq feet of the newest boats and motors, camping and fishing gear, and water sports equipment from industry manufacturers and retailers. Thu & Fri 3 pm-9 pm, Sat 10 am-7 pm, Sun 11 am-5 pm. Tickets: $ 15, kids 12 and under free with an adult. Tickets available at the door or online. RBC Convention Centre, 375 York Ave, midcanadaboatshow. com, Map 1: P‐3
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FIRST FRIDAYS IN THE EXCHANGE Mar 3, Apr 7 Celebrate art on the first Friday of every month, when the Exchange District becomes an open gallery. Artists open their studios while galleries offer free admission to exhibits. Take an Art Talk / Art Walk tour, a dinner followed by a guided walk through the Exchange District galleries and studios. For full list of galleries and events visit firstfridayswinnipeg. org.
MANITOBA RV SHOW & WINNIPEG GOLF EXPO Mar 9-12 This RV show celebrates the camping and recreational vehicle lifestyle. Over 130,000 sq. ft. displaying options such as popup, travel trailer, fifth wheel or motor home. Thurs 3 pm-9 pm, Fri 3 pm-9 pm, Sat 10 am-7 pm, Sun 11 am-5 pm. Daily 11 am-6 pm. Tickets: $ 15, kids under 12 free with an adult, women free on Thursday. Tickets available at the door and online. RBC Convention Centre, 375 York Ave, manitobarvshow. ca, Map 1: P‐3
PISTON RING WORLD OF WHEELS Mar 24-26 Discover the hottest new trends in custom automobiles for hotrod enthusiasts. Custom designs, trucks, motorcycles, and muscle cars featured. Fri 3 pm-10 pm, Sat 11 am-10 pm, Sun 11 am‐6 pm. Tickets: adults $ 16.75, children 6-12 $ 6.25, children 5 & under free. RBC Convention Centre, 375 York Ave, autorama. com, Map 1: P‐3
WINNIPEG HOME & GARDEN SHOW Apr 6-9 New products and ideas for every room in the house. Get tips from celebrity guests like HGTV’ s Bryan and Sarah Baeumler, consult for free with a renovator, pick up handmade home accessories at a pop up craft market, and toast your success with a drink in the Floform lounge. Thu-Fri 12 pm-9 pm, Sat 10 am-9 pm, Sun 10 am-6 pm. Tickets: adult $ 12, seniors $ 10, children 12 and under free. Tickets available at the door. RBC Convention Centre, 375 York Ave, winnipeghomeandgardenshow. com, Map 1: P-3
31st ANNUAL HOPE COUTURE FASHION SHOW & DINNER April 6 Rock the runway London-style at this Brit inspired evening of fashion in support of Ronald McDonald House charities. Tickets: $ 170. Tickets available at rmhmanitoba. org. RBC Convention Centre, 375 York Ave, 204‐783-9523, Map 1: P‐3
FAMILY
WINNIPEG SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA’ S KIDS CONCERT SERIES Mar 26 Beloved children’ s stories come to life with the Great West Life WSO Kids Concert Series. Mar 26: Kids can don their favourite superhero outfit for Melodious Prime Vs The Boyz of Noise! and help wacky hero Melodious Prime save the WSO from a diabolical scheme. Show begins at 2 pm. Tickets: $ 29 adult, $ 15 child. Centennial Concert Hall, 555 Main St, 204-949-3999, wso. ca, Map 1: N-4
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