INTRIGUING ACROBATICS
JUNE
STARTS JUN 2
Enter into a curious world inside
Kurios: Cabinet of Curiosities. This
Cirque du Soleil show features a cast
of otherworldly characters performing
amazing acrobatic feats, with elaborate
costumes, staging, and mechanical set
pieces plucked from a world that can
only exist in the imagination. Take a
seat inside the immense big top tent
and let the magic begin. Kenaston
Blvd and Sterling Lyon Parkway, visit
cirquedusoleil.com for tickets.
JUST KIDDING
JUN 8-11
Long running festival of fun, the
Winnipeg International Children’s
Festival returns for a 35th year. Silly
shenanigans and wacky entertainers
thrill all ages. Returning favourite
performers like Les Soeurs Kif Kif,
Fred Penner, and Splash’n Boots
(pictured) delight with funny songs
and goofy comedy. Circus workshops
teach budding acrobats how to fly
high. Tickets available at the gate
or on kidsfest.ca. The Forks, 1 Forks
Market Rd, 204‑958‑4730
3 JON MULANEY
Comedian sheds
his Oh Hello
on Broadway
persona for
sidesplitting
stand up. Burton
Cummings
Theatre (p 11)
7 TIM
MCGRAW &
FAITH HILL
Country
powerhouse
duo join
forces for
the Soul2Soul
world tour.
See them perform at the MTS
Centre. (p 12)
8 INTERNATIONAL
SOCCER: CANADA
VS COSTA RICA
Canada’s
Women’s
National Team
faces off against
Costa Rica at
Investors Group
Field. (p 13)
13 BONNIE RAITT
Roots and blues
icon is still
going strong
with Grammy-
nominated 20th
album, Dig in
Deep. Catch her
at the Burton
Cummings
Theatre. (p 12)
ALL THAT JAZZ
JUN 15-25
A stellar line up of talented musicians
converge on the city for the annual TD
Winnipeg International Jazz Festival. This
yearly fest features a genre-spanning range
of artists from pop to blues to bebop.
Iconic songstress Mavis Staples headlines
the festivities, joined by artists like Gregory
Porter (pictured), one of the world’s most
celebrated contemporary jazz vocalists.
Also take in free lunchtime and evening
open-air concerts in Old Market Square
featuring local talent. Various venues. Call
204‑989‑4656 or visit jazzwinnipeg.com
for full schedule and tickets.
9-16
RIDE OF YOUR LIFE
JUN 16-25
Dreams of carnival treats, live music
and heart-pumping rides draw a crowd
to the Red River Exhibition. Nightly
concerts, agricultural exhibits, and the
world’s largest travelling midway are
all a part of this classic summer event.
New this year, see a motorcycle stunt
show, up close farm animal exhibit,
and fireworks to celebrate Canada’s
150th. Visit redriverex.com for tickets,
or purchase at the fair gates. Red River
Exhibition Park, 3977 Portage Ave,
204‑888‑6990
For complete events, prices and times see pages 11-13 for The Guide: Entertainment.
AGASSIZ CHAMBER MUSIC
FESTIVAL
Celebrate Canada’s 150th with
gorgeous chamber music and
the premiere of new work that
pays tribute to Manitoba’s
100,000 lakes. (p 12)
17
THE FAB FOUR
Emmy-winning Beatles tribute
band takes the stage for note-
perfect renditions of classic
hits. Club Regent Casino and
Event Centre (p 12)
MAY/JUNE 2017
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