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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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