ENTERTAINMENT
MANITOBA OPERA Starts Apr 29 Based on Goethe’ s seminal novel, Werther follows a sorrowful young poet in love with an unattainable woman. Call for ticket prices. Performance at 7:30 pm. Centennial Concert Hall, 555 Main St, 204-944-8824, manitobaopera. mb. ca, Map 1: N‐4
NIGHTLIFE
DISTRICT STOP Exchange District spot pumps out hip hop and top 40 dance music. Special events highlight local dance, music, fashion design, and art. Exchange District, 140 Bannatyne Ave, 204‐396‐9423, Map 1: O-4
441 MAIN Slick, two-story downtown nightclub offers high end cocktails and lounge space. Upscale casual dress code. Exchange District, 441 Main St, 441main. ca, Map 1: Q-4
FAME Feel famous on the dance floor of Winnipeg’ s newest GLBTTQ * club or chill out and enjoy a round of pool in the lounge. Fun-filled atmosphere welcomes everyone. Fri and Sat, doors open at 9:30 pm. Downtown, 279 Garry St, 204-414-9433, Map 1: P-4
HIGHWAY 75 BLUES & SPORTS BAR This buzzing hangout is popular for games shown on big screen TVs. Attracts a young crowd at night for darts, pool and VLTs. Live music Friday and Saturday nights. Fort Garry, 1011 Pembina Hwy, 204-453-3724, Map 2: E-4
THE PARK THEATRE Located in South Osborne, this quaint converted movie theatre has emerged as one of Winnipeg’ s best music venues, hosting buzzed-about indie bands as well as comedy shows and film screenings. Busy almost every night of the week. South Osborne, 698 Osborne St, 204‐478‐7275, Map 2: D-4
TIMES CHANGE( D) HIGH AND LONESOME CLUB One of the oldest clubs in the city, this settled-in room boasts musicians and menu items as eclectic and entertaining as the staff. Open Thu-Sun. Downtown, Main St & St. Mary Ave, 204-957-0982, Map 1: P-4
WEST END CULTURAL CENTRE Great hall for local, national and international live music of all varieties most weekends and some weeknights. Call for programming. West End, 586 Ellice Ave, 204-783-6918, Map 1: P-2
SPORTING EVENTS
WINNIPEG JETS Mar-Apr In a city with National Hockey League fever, Winnipeggers eagerly await every game. Mar 3 vs St Louis Blues; Mar 4 vs Colorado Avalanche; Mar 6 vs San Jose Sharks; Mar 8 vs Pittsburgh Penguins; Mar 11 vs Calgary Flames; Mar 19 vs Minnesota Wild; Mar 21 vs Philadelphia Flyers; Mar 26 vs Vancouver Canucks; Mar 30 vs Anaheim Ducks; Apr 1 vs Ottawa Senators; Apr 8 vs Nashville Predators. Call for ticket prices and game times. MTS Centre, 300 Portage Ave, 1-855-985-5000, jets. nhl. com, Map 1: P‐3
MANITOBA MOOSE Mar-Apr The province’ s American Hockey League team skates up and takes to the ice. Mar 9 & 10 vs Charlotte Checkers; Mar 12 & 14 vs Toronto Marlies; Mar 17 & 18 vs Rockford Ice Hogs; Mar 23 & 24 vs Milwaukee Admirals; Apr 4 & 5 vs Grand Rapids Griffins; Apr 7 & 9 vs Tucson Roadrunners. Call for ticket prices and game times. MTS Centre, 300 Portage Ave, 1-855‐985‐5000, moosehockey. com, Map 1: P‐3
HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS Apr 23 Displays of ball-handling wizardry will have fans of all ages cheering. Show starts at 1 pm. Tickets: $ 23.50- $ 108.50. Call 1‐855‐985‐5000 or visit ticketmaster. ca. MTS Centre, 300 Portage Ave, Map 1: P-3
THEATRE
THE JOHN HIRSCH THEATRE AT ROYAL MANITOBA THEATRE CENTRE MAINSTAGE Mar 16-Apr 4, Starts Apr 20 Canada’ s first English-speaking regional theatre, Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre presents more than 250 performances annually. Mar 16-Apr 4: The uproarious and relatable musical Bittergirl follows three women who bond after each finds themselves dumped by their dream guy. Starts Apr 20: When gossip begins to spread through the Red River Settlement, Sarah Ballenden, the Métis wife of a Hudson’ s Bay Company official, must attempt to clear her name. Call for ticket prices and performance times. 174 Market Ave, 204-942-6537, mtc. mb. ca, Map 1: N-4
PRAIRIE THEATRE EXCHANGE To Mar 12, Mar 30-Apr 16 Presents new productions often focusing on Manitoban or Canadian playwrights. To Mar 12: Elle tells the true story of a woman marooned off the coast of Newfoundland in 1542. Mar 30-Apr 16: Featuring a mother who raises bees and an annual Turkey Days Festival, this new comedy centres literally around The Birds and the Bees. Call for ticket prices and performance times. Portage Place, 393 Portage Ave, 3rd floor, 204-942-5483, Map 1: P-3
THE TOM HENDRY THEATRE AT RMTC WAREHOUSE Mar 15-18, Mar 30-Apr 15 An edgier theatre experience than RMTC’ s mainstage. Mar 15-18: The Watershed is a sprawling political story based on a journey across Canada. Mar 30-Apr 15: In the boldly tragicomic Kill Me Now, widower Jake grapples with taking care of his disabled son Joey. Call for prices and performance times. 140 Rupert Ave, 204‐942‐6537, mtc. mb. ca, Map 1: N-4
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MANITOBA THEATRE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE Mar 15-26, Apr 19-29 Young audiences are treated to an array of theatrical styles at this colourful performing arts centre. Mar 15-26: The stage adaptation of a West African legend, Baobab blends music, puppetry, drums, song, and shadow theatre. Ages 4-10. Apr 19-29: The story of Hansel and Gretel is told from a fresh new angle. Ages 8 and up. Apr 23 performance in French. Call for ticket prices and performance times. Shaw Performing Arts Centre, The Forks, 204-942‐8898, mtyp. ca, Map 1: Q-5
WINNIPEG JEWISH THEATRE Mar 23-Apr 1 The WJT is known for its smart, original programming. Mar 23-Apr 1: The starkly simple yet moving How to Disappear Completely follows filmmaker Itai Erdal’ s mother after her diagnosis with terminal lung cancer. Call for showtimes and ticket prices. The Berney Theatre, Asper Jewish Community Campus, 123 Doncaster Street, 204‐477-7478, wjt. ca, Map 2: D‐3
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