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KIDS FEST
JUNE
JUNE 7-10
The long running festival of fun,
Winnipeg International Children’s
Festival returns to The Forks.
Celebrating its 35th year. The line-
up of performers and entertainment
include Duffle Bag Theatre’s
production of Cinderella, local legend
Fred Penner, a circus workshop,
classes with Mr. Mark and much more.
Tickets available at Safeway or at the
gate. The Forks, 1 Forks Market Rd,
204-958-4730, kidsfest.ca
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CELTIC WOMEN
a touching performance that
celebrates Ireland’s rich musical and
cultural heritage. Burton Cummings
Theatre (p 12)
all jazzED uP
JUNE 14-24
The TD Winnipeg International
Jazz Festival continues to impress
crowds of all ages. This year’s line-
up includes notables such as Chris
Botti, The Flaming lips, jill Barber
and Tune-Yards. One of the festival’s
highlights is the free open-air concerts
at Old Market Square at lunchtime
and evenings. Food vendors and beer
grounds on site. Various venues. For
tickets call 204-989-4656 or visit
jazzwinnipeg.com
MB NIGHT MARKET &
FESTIVAL
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Discover and buy local food, fashion
and decor at this open-air market at
assiniboia Downs (p 11)
KURT BRAUNOHLER
RIDE OF YOuR lIFE
JUNE 15-24
Manitoba’s largest annual fair, Red
River Exhibition, excites with games,
rides, food and live entertainment
for all ages. Main stage performers
include james Barker Band, Past The
Perimeter, Magic!, and Meghan Patrick.
a petting zoo, corn maze, art show,
and Senior Idol singing competition are
just some of the on-site attractions.
For tickets, passes and schedules visit
redriverex.com. 3977 Portage ave,
204-888-6990
21-23
Recently named
“Comic to
Watch” by
Comedy
Central,
american
comedian
stops by
Rumor’s
Comedy Club.
(p 11)
VANCE JOY
The australian
Indie-pop
artist stops
over in
Winnipeg
on Nation
of Two tour to
play his newest
hits at Bell MTS
Place. (p 12)
InDIgEnOuS CElEBRaTIOn
JUNE 23
Returning to Winnipeg, Indigenous Day
Live celebrates national Indigenous
Peoples Day with multiple events
across Canada and is streamed on a
live TV broadcast. join in for a free
day of activities and live music from
the First nations, Inuit and Métis
communities. a sunrise ceremony and
sacred fire occurs at the Oodena Circle
at The Forks to kick off the day. Various
locations, indigenousdaylive.ca
For complete events, prices and times see pages 11-12 for The Guide: Entertainment.
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KALEO
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The Icelandic-american group brings
its bluesy-rock sound to Winnipeg
with special guest Dan Mangan at
Centennial Concert Hall. (p 12)
may/june 2018
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