ENTERTAINMENT
LIVE FROM THE
FORKS
JUN 21
Experience Aboriginal Day Live at
The Forks. For the first time, this
event will be broadcast live from 8
cities across the country, creating a
nation-wide celebration. Winnipeg
activities include traditional crafts,
family friendly entertainment, and a
live music concert. Free. The Forks,
1 Forks Market Rd, 204‑947‑9331,
aboriginaldaylive.ca, Map 1: Q-5
RUMOR’S RESTAURANT & COMEDY CLUB Laugh
out loud as comedians from around the globe try out
their best material. May 2-13: Catch Canadian actor and
comedian Jay Malone. May 16-20: A favourite at the
prestigious Just For Laughs festival, Angelo Tsarouchas
delivers the laughs. May 31-Jun 3: Whipsmart comedian
Ian Edwards performs, fresh off the release of his debut
album. Jun 6-10: JR De Guzman delights with jokes,
songs, and stories of travelling the world. Call for tickets.
Tuxedo Park Shopping Centre, 2025 Corydon Ave,
204‑488-4520, rumorscomedyclub.com, Map 2: D‑3
JOHN MULANEY Jun 3 Fresh off hit show Oh Hello on
Broadway, SNL writing alum brings fresh and funny stand up
to the stage. Show starts at 7 pm. Tickets: $32.50-$39.50.
Call 1‑855‑985‑5000 or visit ticketmaster.ca. Burton
Cummings Theatre, 364 Smith St, Map 1: O-3
DIXIE’S TUPPERWARE PARTY Jun 9 Sidesplitting show
featuring Dixie, the fast-talking Alabama Tupperware lady,
is not your Grandmother’s Tupperware party. Show starts
at 8 pm. Tickets: $31.50-$42. Call 1‑855‑985‑5000 or
visit ticketmaster.ca. Club Regent Casino & Events Centre,
1425 Regent Ave W, Map 2: D-6
SHAUN MAJUMDER Jun 16 This Hour Has 22 Minutes and
Just for Laughs Comedy Festival regular performs. Must be
18 or older to attend. Show starts at 8 pm. Tickets: $26.25-
$36.75. Call 1‑855‑985‑5000 or visit ticketmaster.ca.
Club Regent Casino & Events Centre, 1425 Regent Ave W,
Map 2: D-6
BILLY GARDELL Jun 25 Mike and Molly star delivers his
masterful storytelling stand up. Show starts at 8 pm. Tickets:
$36.75-$57.75. Call 1‑855‑985‑5000 or visit ticketmaster.ca.
Club Regent Casino & Events Centre, 1425 Regent Ave W,
Map 2: D-6
CULINARY
WINNIPEG WINE FESTIVAL To May 3 The 16th
annual Winnipeg Wine Festival showcases wines from
across the world. This year’s theme celebrates Canada’s
150th birthday with Canadian wine. Tickets: $64. Visit
winnipegwinefestival.com for tickets. RBC Convention
Centre, 375 York Ave, Map 1: P-4
DOWTOWN FARMERS MARKET Starts Jun 1 Every
Thursday, Manitoba Hydro Place becomes a hotbed
for local produce, baking, jams and preserves, meat,
cheese, crafts, jewellery, and more. 10 am-3 pm.
Manitoba Hydro Place, 360 Portage Ave, 204‑958‑4640,
downtownwinnipegbiz.com, Map 1: P-3
TABLE FOR 1200 MORE Jun 3 This annual surprise dinner
brings together architecture, design, and talented local chefs
for an outdoor meal. 150 tables placed end to end create an
impressive pop up in a secret location. Diners are asked to
wear white and are notified of the location on the day of the
event. Visit tablefor1200more.ca for tickets. CHAI FOLK ENSEMBLE Jun 7 Based in Winnipeg, Chai
is North America’s largest and oldest Israeli folk dance
ensemble. Ancient Roads is a night of world music and dance.
Show starts at 8 pm. Call 204‑477‑7497 for ticket prices
and purchase. Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre, 174 Market
Ave, chai.mb.ca, Map 1: N-4
DANCE DINNER THEATRE
THE ROYAL MOSCOW BALLET’S DON QUIXOTE
May 3 The Royal Moscow Ballet performs one of their most
popular ballets. Beautiful scenery and costumes representing
ancient Spain draw audiences in the emotional world of
the show. Show starts at 7:30pm. Tickets: $35-$80. Call
1-855‑985-5000 or visit ticketmaster.ca. Burton Cummings,
364 Smith St, Map 1: O-3
DANCE MANITOBA FESTIVAL May 3-21 Watch Manitoba’s
largest dance festival, featuring more than 1,600 dancers
from across the province. Performances of jazz, tap, ballet,
hip hop, modern, and more. Visit dancemanitoba.org for full
schedule of performances. Day passes $5, festival passes $20.
Pantages Playhouse Theatre, 180 Market Ave, 204‑989‑5260,
Map 1: N-4
BOLERO DANCE THEATRE May 6-7 Colourful Spanish
dance company performs Scheherazade, Tales from the 1001
Nights in collaboration with Amar Egyptian Dance. Revel in the
lush and colourful tale of a beautiful princess who takes her
Sultan on a magical journey. Shows at 7:30 pm, matinee May 7
at 2 pm. Tickets: adult $20, senior/student $15. Centre Culturel
Franco-Manitobain, 340 Provencher, bolerodancetheatre.ca,
Map 1: R-3
ROYAL WINNIPEG BALLET May 10-12, May 25-27
Winnipeg’s professional ballet is world renowned for its
original productions. May 10-12: See the world premiere of
Vespers, a new ballet set to the music of Claudio Monteverdi.
The stunning score is performed by a live choir, while the
RWB and guest Evelyn Hart perform emotionally powerful
dance. May 25-27: See a feature production performed by
students of the RWB School’s Professional Division. Call
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, rwb.org, Map 1: N-4
KURIOS CABINET OF CURIOSITIES Starts Jun 2 Cirque du
Soleil’s lates t show is a dreamy, magical, and inventive feast for
the senses. The stage is set inside the massive blue and yellow
Big Top tent with a lifesize curio cabinet stocked with a cast of
otherworldly characters. See brilliant costumes, awe-inspiring
set design, and amazing acrobatics as these curios come to
life. Tickets start at $40. Visit cirquedusoleil.com for times and
tickets. Kenaston Blvd at Sterling Lyon Parkway, Map 2: E-3
CELEBRATIONS They’ll sing for your supper at this zany
dinner theatre. Until May 21: Rock and roll back in time
for another song-packed school year during Greased 2.
May 27-Jun 29: A mysterious visitor stirs drama Downtown,
leading to mistrust and suspicion. Downtown Abbey Road’s
mystery is set to the most British rock band in history:
The Beatles. 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
THIRD + BIRD MARKET May 5-6 The third annual Spring
Market will be held at The Bay Downtown. Browse more
than 100 great local craft, food, and drink vendors and live
music all on one floor from 10 am-6 pm. Door admission $5
cash. The Bay, 450 Portage Ave, Map 1: P-3
FIRST FRIDAYS IN THE EXCHANGE May 5, Jun 2
Celebrate art on the first Friday of every month, when the
Exchange District becomes an open gallery. Free admission to
exhibits as well as special events. Various venues. For full list of
galleries and events visit firstfridayswinnipeg.org.
VARIETY’S UNDER THE BIG TOP GALA May 13 Trampoline
artists, acrobats, and live circus act All Wheel Sports provide
the entertainment at this whimsical gala event in support of
Variety Children’s Charity. Tickets: $250. Call 204‑982‑1050 or
visit varietymanitoba.com. RBC Convention Centre, 375 York
Ave, Map 1: P‑3
MAKERLAB May 17, Jun 14 Get crafty at the Winnipeg
Art Gallery with creative workshops taught by professional
artists and crafters. May 17: Make minimalist necklaces with
Monique Espino of Lovely Moons. Jun 14: Candace Fempel
of Department of Floristry demonstrates how to make
beautiful paper flower crowns. Ages 14 and up, advanced
registration required. Tickets: $80. Visit wag.ca for more info.
Winnipeg Art Gallery, 300 Memorial Blvd, Map 1: P-3
WINNIPEG NIGHT MARKET May 19-20 Indie Exchange
International presents this outdoor Night Market.
The market will provide a platform for local artisans,
entrepreneurs, food purveyors and entertainers. Open
5 pm–12 am. Weekend admission $5. Red River Exhibition
Park, 3977 Portage Ave, 204-888-6990, Map 1: D-1
MAY/JUNE 2017
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