ENTERTAINMENT
CHRIS HADFIELD May 19 Canada’ s astronaut icon celebrates the 150th birthday of the nation he is proud to call home through a night filled with personal stories, images and songs. Show starts at 8 pm. Tickets: $ 45- $ 80. Call 1-855-985-5000 or visit ticketmaster. ca. Burton Cummings, 364 Smith St, Map 1: O-3
DOORS OPEN WINNIPEG May 27-28 A free annual event that invites visitors into buildings typically not open to the public. The two-day event is hosted by Heritage Winnipeg and covers more than 85 buildings such as churches, government departments, mosques, and museums. Free. 10 am-6 pm. Visit opendoorswinnipeg. ca for more details.
AN EVENING WITH DARCY OAKE Jun 6-8 Benefit concert from local illusionist Darcy Oake. See thrilling tricks of the eye, all in support of long term addiction treatment facility the Bruce Oake Recovery Centre. Shows start at 8 pm. Tickets: $ 39- $ 79. Call 1-855-985-5000 or visit ticketmaster. ca. Burton Cummings, 364 Smith St, Map 1: O-3
ARTWALK / ARTRIDE Jun 7, 22, 28 Winnipeg Arts Council presents a free community tour that looks at the city through a lens of history and present of public art to understand how the landscape of downtown has grown throughout the years. Visit winnipegarts. ca for times. Free. Millennium Library, 251 Donald St, Map 1: P-3.
RED RIVER EXHIBITION Jun 16‐25 Manitoba’ s largest annual fair excites with games, rides, food and live entertainment for all ages. A petting zoo, art show and singing competition are just some of the other on-site attractions. Visit redriverex. com for early ticket info. Ride tickets sold at the gate. Red River Exhibition Park, 3977 Portage Ave, 204-888-6990, Map 1: D-1
FAMILY
WINNIPEG SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA’ S KIDS CONCERT SERIES May 7, Jun 25 Beloved children’ s stories come to life with the Great West Life WSO Kids Concert Series. May 7: Local artist Fred Penner has been entertaining children with silly songs for more than 40 years. Jun 25: Beethoven Lives Upstairs is the story of the genius and tormented composer seen through the eyes of a child. Shows begin at 2 pm. Tickets: $ 25. Centennial Concert Hall, 555 Main St, 204-949-3999, wso. ca, Map 1: N-4
INVESTORS GROUP STARS ON ICE May 10 The world’ s premier skating competition brings a unique skating, musical and visual experience to Winnipeg. Show starts at 7 pm. Tickets: $ 12- $ 80. Call 1‐855‐985‐5000 or visit ticketmaster. ca. MTS Centre, 300 Portage Ave, Map 1: P-3
FAMILY FUSION AT THE WAG May 14, Jun 18 These monthly events offer arts and crafts activities for little ones inside the Winnipeg Art Gallery. May 14: Celebrate Mother’ s Day with a Picasso-inspired tea party. Jun 18: The WAG hosts a kite building and windsock workshop for Father’ s Day. Drop in between 1 pm-3 pm. $ 20 per family. Winnipeg Art Gallery, 300 Memorial Blvd, 204‐786‐6641, wag. ca, Map 1: P-3
TEDDY BEARS’ PICNIC May 28 Rain or shine, The Children’ s Hospital Foundation has been bringing together kids, teddy bears and health education for the last two decades. Check out the picnic’ s special Dr. Goodbear tent clinic ready to tend to any of your teddy bear needs. 9 am-5 pm. Free. Assiniboine Park, 697-1495, Map 2: D-2
FESTIVALS
ARCHITECTURE + DESIGN FILM FESTIVAL May 3-7 Discover a range of unique and critically acclaimed films that focus on the importance of architecture and design. Tickets: $ 6- $ 9. Multiple venues. Visit adff. ca for tickets and more details.
MANITO AHBEE FESTIVAL May 17-21 The annual festival celebrates Indigenous art, culture, and music with a series of competitions, expos and Indigenous Music Awards. The festival hosts events for all ages and welcomes everyone to participate. For tickets and info call 204-956-1849 or visit manitoahbee. com
PRIDE WINNIPEG May 26-Jun 4 Join the thousands of people gathering downtown to celebrate pride all week long. Enjoy two days of live entertainment, food, drinks, and shopping at The Forks followed by the iconic Pride Winnipeg parade on Portage Avenue. This year, look out for Winnipeg artists The Noble Thieves, Iskwe and more. Visit pridewinnipeg. com for full schedule of events.
BOTHWELL CHEESE & WINE FESTIVAL Jun 3 A sampling event featuring traditional and innovative Bothwell Cheese varieties expertly paired with wine from around the world, hand-picked by Banville & Jones Wine Company. Tickets: $ 30. 7 pm-10 pm. New Bothwell Community Centre, 50 Park Bay, New Bothwell, 204‐388‐4271.
WINNIPEG INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN’ S FESTIVAL June 8-11 Children’ s entertainers of all kinds gather to perform at workshops and live concerts in multiple circus-style tents. See returning favourites like Fred Penner, Splash N’ Boots, and Les Soeurs Kif-Kif. Tickets $ 16 at gate, $ 13 online at eventbrite. ca. 10 % discount for purchases of 4 or more tickets. The Forks, 204-958-4733, kidsfest. ca Map 1: Q-5
DAUPHIN’ S COUNTRYFEST Jun 29-Jul 2 Three stages showcase local, national and international country talent including the likes of Keith Urban, Luke Bryan and Doc Walker during Canada’ s longest running country-music festival. Camp under the stars and enjoy one of the province’ s biggest festivals. Weekend pass $ 249; day pass $ 99. Camping fees extra. 10 mins south of Dauphin, 1-800-361-7300 or 622-370
MUSIC CONCERTS
SAID THE WHALE May 7 Indie pop-rock darlings return to Winnipeg in support of new album As Long As Your Eyes Are Wide. Show starts at 8 pm. Tickets: $ 25. Visit myparktheatre. com. Park Theatre, 698 Osborne St, Map 2: D-4
DEAN BRODY May 12 Canadian country artist performs his latest album. Show starts at 7pm. Tickets: $ 39- $ 65. Call 1-855-985-5000 or visit ticketmaster. ca. MTS Centre, 300 Portage Ave, Map 1: P-3
THE HEAD & THE HEART May 31 Winnipeg Folk Festival Presents American indie folk band Head & The Heart with Toronto singer / songwiter Basia Bulat. Show starts at 8pm. Tickets: $ 35- $ 40. Call 1-855-985-5000 or visit ticketmaster. ca. Burton Cummings, 364 Smith St, Map 1: O-3
HOLLERADO Jun 1 Juno Award winning indie band returns to Winnipeg with the release of new single Born Yesterday. Show starts at 8 pm. Tickets: $ 15. Visit myparktheatre. com. Park Theatre, 698 Osborne St, Map 2: D-4
ULTIMATE ESCAPE: THE MUSIC OF JOURNEY Jun 2 This tribute band is the ultimate concert experience for Journey fans. Show starts at 8 pm. Tickets: $ 21- $ 26.25. Call 1‐855‐985‐5000 or visit ticketmaster. ca. Club Regent Casino & Events Centre, 1425 Regent Ave W, Map 2: D-6
FAITH HILL AND TIM MCGRAW Jun 7 Superstar country music couple share the stage. Show starts at 7:30 pm. Tickets: $ 88- $ 148. Call 1-855-985-5000 or visit ticketmaster. ca. MTS Centre, 300 Portage Ave, Map 1: P-3
BONNIE RAITT Jun 13 Iconic songstress returns to Canada for the first time in more than a decade. Show starts at 8 pm. Tickets: $ 39.50- $ 99.50. Call 1‐855‐985‐5000 or visit ticketmaster. ca. Burton Cummings Theatre, 364 Smith St, Map 1: O-3
THE OAK RIDGE BOYS Jun 14 Hear the upbeat melodies and smooth four-part harmonies of this classic country-pop band. 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
EVERCLEAR Jun 15 Alt rock band performs its smash hit album, So Much For The Afterglow, in celebration of its 20th anniversary. Show starts at 7:30 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
FAB FOUR: THE ULTIMATE TRIBUTE Jun 17 Emmy award winning tribute band performs the songs of The Beatles with incredible precision. 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
ABORIGINAL DAY LIVE Jun 21 Join Canada’ s largest celebration of National Aboriginal Day, now in its 10th year. Hosted by Aboriginal People’ s Television Network, this fun day long festival includes family friendly entertainment, live music from Indigenous performers, a powwow, and more. The Forks, 1 Forks Market Rd, aboriginaldaylive. ca, Map 1: Q-5
MUSIC FESTIVALS
AGASSIZ CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL Jun 9-16 This festival celebrates the best of chamber music in Manitoba. See the world premiere of 100,000 Lakes, a piano quintet composed by T. Pattrick Carrabré in celebration of Canada’ s 150th. Visit agassizfestival. com for full schedule of performances and tickets. University of Winnipeg, Eckhardt‐Gramatté Hall, 204‐475‐1779, Map 1: P‐2
TD WINNIPEG INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL Jun 15-25 Check out performances by global jazz, blues, latin, indie rock and hip hop greats. The line up this year includes Grammy winner Mavis Staples, Gregory Porter, The Joy Formidable, Low, and Seu Jorge, who will be performing his iconic Portuguese renditions of David Bowie hits from The Life Aquatic. Some free concerts. Various venues and ticket prices, jazzwinnipeg. com, 204‐989-4656
MUSIC SERIES
MARDI JAZZ May-Jun Local jazz musicians perform presents jazz concerts on Tuesday evenings of each month. Performance at 8 pm. $ 5 at the door. Salle Antoine‐Gaborieau, 2nd floor, the Centre culturel franco‐manitobain, 340 Provencher Blvd, 204-233‐8972, ccfm. mb. ca, Map 1: P-6
MANITOBA OPERA May 2, 5 Based on Goethe’ s seminal novel, Werther follows a sorrowful young poet in love with an unattainable woman. Call for ticket prices and performance times. Centennial Concert Hall, 555 Main St, 204-944-8824, manitobaopera. mb. ca, Map 1: N‐4
WINNIPEG SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA May 6, 18, 25, 26-28 The WSO and music director / conductor Alexander Mickelthwate offer concerts of classical and contemporary music. May 6: The WSO partners with ten rising stars of the Franco-Manitobain music scene in Manitoba, Mon Amour. May 18: A special performance of Carmina Burana features a choir of 250 high school students. May 25: Local indie rock band, Royal Canoe, performs their latest album alongside the WSO. May 26-28: In honour of Canada’ s 150th birthday, WSO collaborates with Eleanor McCain to give a sneak peak at her soon to be released album, True North: The Canadian Songbook. Call for prices and performance times. Centennial Concert Hall, 555 Main St, 204-949‐3999, wso. ca, Map 1: N-4
WINNIPEG JAZZ ORCHESTRA May 7 The WJO is the only community-based professional jazz orchestra in Canada. May 7: Master clarinet and saxophone player Sasha Boychouk returns to Winnipeg. May 25: St James Infirmary Blues is an evening of New Orleans inspired jazz. Call or visit winnipegjazzorchestra. com for ticket prices and performance times. Winnipeg Art Gallery, 300 Memorial Blvd, 204-632-5299, Map 1: P-3
MANITOBA CHAMBER ORCHESTRA May 16, Jun 7-8 Known for performing chamber music by the world’ s best composers. May 16: Asier Polo showcases masterful cello playing, rich with Spanish folk flavour. Jun 7-8: A collaboration with Théâtre Cercle Molière, Nanabush and the Drum reflects on the legacies of French and First Nations groups in Canada. Tickets: $ 34 adult, $ 32 senior, $ 10 student. Evening concerts at 7:30 pm, matinees at 10:30 am. Westminster United Church, 745 Westminster Ave, 204‐783-7377, themco. ca, Map 1: R‐1
THE WINNIPEG CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY Jun 8 & 11 The WCMS continues its 2016 / 17 season with annual June festival Mozart and More! Performances at 7:30 pm. Tickets: adults $ 25, students $ 10. Tickets at 204-949‐3999. Muriel Richardson Auditorium, Winnipeg Art Gallery, 300 Memorial Blvd, wcms. mb. ca, Map 1: P-3
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