ENTERTAINMENT
RIVER CITY DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL Jun 1-2 Corporate teams, communities, families and friends team up and compete in the annual fundraiser for Manitoba kids battling life-threatening illnesses. Action starts at 6 pm on Friday and 9 am on Saturday morning. To register visit dreamdragonboat. ca, Manitoba Canoe & Kayak Club, 80 Churchill Drive. Map 1: S-5
INDIGENOUS DAY LIVE Jun 23 2018 marks the first celebration of National Indigenous Peoples Day( formerly National Aboriginal Day). Recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures, and outstanding achievements and contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples. Multiple events, activities and music hosted live from Winnipeg, Toronto and Ottawa. Stream via TV broadcast. All are welcomed. Free admission. Various locations. 204-947-9331, indigenousdaylive. ca
MUSIC CONCERTS
GEORGE THOROGOOD & THE DESTROYERS: ROCK PARTY TOUR May 2 Classic rock bandfeatures guest Damon Fowler. Show starts at 7:30 pm. Tickets $ 32-79. Call 1-855-985-5000 or visit ticketmaster. ca. Burton Cummings Theatre, 364 Smith St, Map 1: O-3
CLAY WALKER May 3 A successful country act brings down the house in Wininpeg. Show starts at 8 pm. Tickets $ 30- $ 40. Call 1-855-985-5000 or visit ticketmaster. ca. Club Regent Event Centre, 1425 Regent Ave W, Map 2: D-6
SHANIA TWAIN May 13 The queen of country returns to Winnipeg on Mothers Day for her Now tour, her first album in 15 years. Show starts at 8 pm. Tickets $ 89- $ 499. Call 1-855-985-5000 or visit ticketmaster. ca. Bell MTS Place, 300 Portage Ave, Map 1: P-3
VANCE JOY Jun 25 The Australian singer-songwriter plays his newest hits during Nation of Two tour. Starts at 7 pm. Tickets $ 43- $ 314. Call 1-855-985-5000 or visit ticketmaster. ca. Bell MTS Place, 300 Portage Ave, Map 1: P-3
KALEO Jun 28 The Icelandic-American group brings their bluesy-rock sound with special guest Dan Mangan. Show starts at 9 pm. Tickets $ 50- $ 500. Call 1-855-985-5000 or visit ticketmaster. ca. Centennial Concert Hall, 555 Main St, Map 1: N-4
MUSIC FESTIVALS
TD WINNIPEG INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL June 14-24 Winnipeg’ s most anticipated annual music festival features outstanding performances by global and local jazz, blues, Latin, indie rock and hip hop greats. Various free concerts and venues. For lineups, scheduling and ticket pricing visit jazzwinnipeg. com, 204-989-4656
MUSIC SERIES
WINNIPEG SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA May 11-12 Alexander Mickelthwate brings to life the symphony from Richard Strauss’ s Ein Heldenleben( A Hero’ s Life). May 23 The Vancouver Symphony tours with James Ehnes and WSO conductor Laureate Bramwell Tovey. June 20 The Bros. Landreth team up with WSO for a summer concert featuring 67 of Manitoba’ s best musicians. Centennial Concert Hall, 555 Main St, 204-949-3999, wso. ca, Map 1: N-4
WINNIPEG JAZZ ORCHESTRA May 24 The Annual St. James Infirmary Blues presents a wonderful evening of New Orleans-inspired big band music featuring WJO members and guests. For location and show times visit winnipegjazzorchestra. com or call Call 204-632-5299.
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CELTIC WOMAN Jun 6 Celebrating Ireland’ s rich musical and cultural heritage with epic stage production and unique live experience. Show starts at 7 pm. Call 1-855-985-5000 or visit ticketmaster. ca. Burton Cummings Theatres, 364 Smith St, Map 1: 0-3
SPORTING EVENTS
WINNIPEG GOLDEYES May 6 Season Opener Cheer on Winnipeg’ s Northen Baseball League team at the centrally located Shaw Park. May 25-27 vs Sioux Falls; 28-31 vs Lincoln; June 1-3 vs Chicago; 4-6 vs Gary; 15-17 vs Sioux Falls; 21-24 vs Saint Paul. For tickets call 1-855-985- 5000 or 204-982-BASE( 2273) or visit goldeyes. com. Shaw Park, 1 Portage Ave E, Map 1: P-5
WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS Jun 14 Winnipeg’ s CFL team battles it out at Investors Group Field. Local eateries fill the concession stands and food carts including staples like Shawarma Khan, and Pizza Hotline. Start time 7:30 pm. Tickets: $ 32.75- $ 124.75. Investors Group Field, 315 Chancellor Matheson Rd, 1-855-985-5000, bluebombers. com, Map 2: G-4
MANITOBA MARATHON Jun 17 Join nearly 11,000 runners in a celebration of fitness, family, and fundraising. Start and Finish Lines of the Manitoba Marathon are located on the University of Manitoba campus, Investors Group Field in south Winnipeg. To register and view the marathon course map, visit manitobamarathon. mb. ca Map 2: G-4
THEATRE
THEATRE PROJECTS MANITOBA May 3 Fundraiser show celebrates music and performance by artists of Manitoba’ s Interlake region. New work developed over the season for This Land Floods. Tickets: $ 40. For show times and tickets call 204-989-2400 or visit theatreprojectsmanitoba. ca. West End Cultural Centre, 586 Ellice Ave, Map 1: O-2
MOVING TARGET THEATRE May 17-27 Winnipegbased theatre company features premiere of Deserter, written by Daniel Thau-Eleff and directed by Arne MacPherson. A story of an American war deserter in Canada caught with a fake passport who becomes unstuck in time. Tickets: $ 20. For show times and tickets visit movingtargettheatre. com. Rachel Browne Theatre, 211 Bannatyne Ave, Map 1: O
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