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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