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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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