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COMEDY
RUMOR’ S RESTAURANT & COMEDY CLUB Laugh out loud as comedians from around the globe try out their best material. Nov 1-12: Veteran comedian Darryl Lenox has gained an avid following throughout the US and Canada. Nov 15-19: Homegrown comic Mark Forward has had TV stints and hosted one of Canada’ s most popular podcasts. Nov 22-Dec 3: Canadian-Filipino comedian Ron Josol gets big laughs by stirring the melting pot. Dec 6-10: See Andrew Norelli, the man Jimmy Kimmel called an“ A ++ comedian”. Dec 13-17: Maronzio Vance brings his witty and sarcastic observational style to the stage. Dec 20-23: Chantel Marostica returns to her hometown of Winnipeg, winning laughs with a sharp, quick and spot-on style. Dec 27-31: Paul Myrehaug has entertained audiences around the world, from Canada to Qatar. Call for tickets. Tuxedo Park Shopping Centre, 2025 Corydon Ave, 204-488-4520, rumorscomedyclub. com, Map 2: D‐3
THE WEST JET JUST FOR LAUGHS COMEDY TOUR Nov 9 This star-studded annual comedy tour features a line up of stand ups who won’ t pull any punches. See host Dane Cook alongside guests John Campanelli and Vinny Fasline. Performance at 7:30 pm. Tickets: $ 39.50- $ 49.50. Call 1-855-985-5000 or visit ticketmaster. ca. Centennial Concert Hall, 555 Main St, Map 1: N-4
JERRY SEINFELD Dec 17 The sitcom star and king of stand up performs an arena show at the MTS Centre. Show starts at 7:30 pm. Tickets: $ 59.50- $ 150. Call 1‐855‐985‐5000 or visit ticketmaster. ca. MTS Centre, 300 Portage Ave, Map 1: P-3
CULINARY
SOUP-ER LUNCH Nov 7 Feast on unlimited soup and bread in support of Winnipeg Harvest. Decorated ceramic bowls signed by national and international celebrities are also up for auction at this charity event. 11:30 am-1:30 pm. Tickets: $ 10. Call 1‐855‐985‐5000 or visit ticketmaster. ca. MTS Centre, 300 Portage Ave, Map 1: P‐3
FEAST Nov 17 Enjoy a scrumptious, exhibit-inspired dinner at TABLE Restaurant, on the roof of the Winnipeg Art Gallery, before being treated to a private tour of exhibit, Our Land: Contemporary Art from the Arctic. Tickets: $ 70 for WAG members, $ 65 for non-members. Visit wag. ca for purchase. 300 Memorial Blvd, 204‐789‐1290, Map 1: P-2
DANCE
MOSCOW BALLET’ S GREAT RUSSIAN NUTCRACKER Nov 24 See the Moscow Ballet perform Tchaikovsky’ s classic ballet with elaborate costumes and sets, including a 60 foot growing Christmas tree. Show starts at 7 pm. Tickets: $ 40- $ 88. Call 1‐855‐985‐5000 or visit ticketmaster. ca. Burton Cummings Theatre, 364 Smith St, Map 1: O-3
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ROYAL WINNIPEG BALLET Dec 22-30 Winnipeg’ s professional ballet is world renowned for its talented dancers and original productions. A holiday tradition, The Nutcracker incorporates Canadian scenes into Tchaikovsky’ s Chrismas classic. Tickets $ 25- $ 115. Call for show times. Centennial Concert Hall, 555 Main St, rwb. org, Map 1: N-4
WINNIPEG’ S CONTEMPORARY DANCERS Dec 31 Founded in 1964 by late modern dance icon Rachel Browne, WCD is Canada’ s oldest contemporary dance company. Dec 31: Artistic Director Brent Lott’ s world premiere, As Though I Had Wings, is a reflection on silence and death, highlighting the voices of the censored. Call for showtimes and tickets. Rachel Browne Theatre, 204-211 Bannatyne Ave, 204‐452‐0229, winnipegscontemporarydancers. ca, Map 1: O-4
DINNER THEATRE
CELEBRATIONS They’ ll sing for your supper at this zany dinner theatre. Nov-Dec: Relive a favourite film with a classic rock twist with Ferris Bueller’ s School of Rock. Reservations recommended. Seating: Wed-Sat 6:15 pm, Sun 5 pm. Call for ticket prices. Canad Inns Fort Garry, 1824 Pembina Hwy, 204-982-8282, celebrations. ca, Map 2: F-4
EXHIBITIONS
FIRST FRIDAYS IN THE EXCHANGE Nov 4, Dec 2 The Exchange District transforms into an open gallery as artists display their work. Free admission to exhibits and special events. Take the popular Art Talk tour for a guided walk through the Exchange galleries and studios. Various venues. For a full list of events visit firstfridayswinnipeg. org.
ALL THAT GLOWS Nov 14-Dec 29 The Manitoba Electrical Museum’ s Christmas exhibit features holiday lighting from the 1880s to today. Step into the past with trees decorated to showcase different time periods. Free. Call for hours. Manitoba Electrical Museum, 680 Harrow St, 204‐360‐7905, Map 2: E-3
SIGNATURES CRAFT SHOW & SALE Nov 24-27 Features more than 150 top Canadian and local artisans and crafters. Includes art, ceramics, fashion, jewellery, etc. Free admission. Thu & Fri 11 am‐9 pm; Sat 10 am-6 pm; Sun 10 am‐5 pm. RBC Convention Centre, 375 York Ave, 1-888- 773-4444, signatureswinnipeg. ca, Map 1: P‐4
CANAD INNS WINTER WONDERLAND From Dec 2 Celebrate the season of lights by driving through a gorgeous light display at Red River Exhibition Park. On the weekends, free ice skating and sleigh rides are also included( weather permitting). Call for sleigh ride times. Tickets at the gate: $ 15 per car. Open 6-10 pm, excluding Christmas Day. Red River Exhibition Park, 3977 Portage Ave, 204‐888‐6990, redriverex. com, Map 2: D‐1
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NEW YEARS EVE AT THE FORKS Dec 31 Celebrate the new year at The Forks with a line up of fun family activities during the day and live music and fireworks at night. Fireworks at 8 pm. Visit theforks. com for full schedule. Free. The Forks, 204‐957‐7618, Map 1: Q‐5
FAMILY
WINNIPEG SANTA CLAUS PARADE Nov 12 Wave to St. Nick and watch dozens of floats pass through downtown Winnipeg during the Santa Claus Parade. Block parties begin at 4 pm, and parade begins at 5 pm. Visit the Manitoba Hydro Building Atrium before the event at 2 pm for a special performance by choral group Camerata Nova. Call 204-777-2682 or visit winnipegsantaparade. com for more information, Map 1: P‐4
WINNIPEG SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA’ S KIDS CONCERT SERIES Nov 27 Beloved children’ s stories come to life with the Great West Life WSO Kids Concert Series. Nov 27: The WSO provides a live score for the Oscarwinning animated short film version of Peter and the Wolf. Shows begin at 2 pm. Tickets: $ 25. Centennial Concert Hall, 555 Main St, 204-949-3999, wso. ca, Map 1: N-4
CHRISTMAS HISTORY TOUR Dec 7-10, 14-17 Squarepeg Tours gives history a seasonal twist. Explore the city’ s landmarks, play Christmas trivia, and win door prizes on this fun bus tour. Tickets: adults $ 39, youth $ 19.50. All tours depart at 7 pm from Union Station. Visit squarepegtours. ca or call 204‐898‐4678 for more information.
CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SIGHTSEEING TOURS Dec 14, 20 Board a heated coach and tour the gorgeous light displays that make this city the Christmas capital of Canada. Stops include Candy Cane Lane, Polar Bear Alley, and the Legislative Building. Dec 14 tour includes a visit to the Manitoba Electrical Museum, Dec 20 tour includes a visit to the Canad Inns Winter Wonderland. Runs 6:30 pm-9:30 pm. Tickets: adults $ 25, children 12 and under $ 14. Please book in advance. Tour begins outside the Travel Manitoba Information Centre at The Forks, 204‐989‐9630, heartlandtravel. ca, Map 1: Q-5
FESTIVALS
TARBUT: FESTIVAL OF JEWISH CULTURE Nov 12 – 20 Annual festival featuring world-class music concerts, author presentations, and a book and gift sale, together under one roof. This year, look out for Israeli superstar David Broza, jazz fusion group David Buchbinder’ s Odessa / Havana: Roots, Blood, Sweat, and Tears member Steve Katz, and more. For tickets and info call 204‐477‐7510. Rady Jewish Community Centre, 123 Doncaster St, radyjcc. com, Map 2: E-2
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