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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 2-4: Well-known for his portrayal of Randy Meeks in Scream, Jamie Kennedy delivers laughs on stage. Nov 14-15: Just For Laughs & the Winnipeg Comedy Festival performer Matt Falk returns to Winnipeg. Nov 21-25: Writer and actor Lachlan Patterson known from Last Comic Standing takes stage. Nov 29-Dec 2: The hilarious Chad Daniels visits Canada for a series of shows at Rumors. Dec 12-23: Semi-finalist on NBC’ s“ Last Comic Standing” 2010, Kevin Bozeman performs. Call for tickets and showtimes. Tuxedo Park Shopping Centre, 2025 Corydon Ave, 204-488-4520, rumorscomedyclub. com, Map 2: D-3
DEMETRI MARTIN Nov 17 Demetri uses drawings and music on either guitar, toy bells, ukulele, harmonica or tambourine to accompany his jokes on his Let’ s Get Award Tour. Starts at 7:30 pm. Tickets: $ 45. Call 1-855-985-5000 or visit ticketmaster. ca. Burton Cummings Theatre, 364 Smith St, Map 1: O-3
OPEN MIC Nov 27, Dec 18 Test out your latest jokes on the audience. This open microphone event is open to all styles and skill levels. Starts at 8 pm. Free. 698 Osborne St, 204-478-7275, myparktheatre. com, Map 2: D-4
JO KOY Dec 14-15 The hilarious Filipino-American stand-up comic performs three shows in two days. Starts are at 8 pm and 10:30 pm. Tickets: $ 36-48. Call 1-855-985-5000 or visit ticketmaster. ca. Club Regent Event Centre, 1425 Regent Ave W, clubregent. com, Map 2: D-6
CULINARY
EVERYTHING CHOCOLATE Nov 17 From cookies to lip balms, enjoy the tastes and scents of chocolate. Food and product samples from more than 40 local vendors will be available throughout the evening. Starts at 7 pm. Tickets: $ 75. cancer. ca / everythingchocolate, Hilton Winnipeg Airport, 1800 Wellington Ave. Map 2: C-2
DANCE
MOSCOW BALLET Nov 22 The Great Russian Nutcracker brings the holiday spirit with touches of Russian culture like life-sized Matrushka dolls. Show starts at 7 pm. Tickets: $ 53-210. Call 1-855-985-5000 or visit ticketmaster. ca. Burton Cummings Theatre, 364 Smith St, Map 1: O-4
ROYAL WINNIPEG BALLET Now 16, 17 & 19 RWB presents Our Story in celebration of Canada’ s 150th and Canadian choreographers. Tickets: $ 35. Shows at 7:30 pm, 2 pm matinee Dec 21-30 A Winnipeg holiday tradition, see RWB perform classic Christmas tale The Nutcracker. The play is great for everyone in the family to enjoy. Tickets: $ 27- $ 103. Shows start nightly at 7 pm, 1 pm matinee on Dec 23 & 30, 380 Graham Ave, rwb. org, Map 1: N-4
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DINNER THEATRE
CELEBRATIONS They’ ll sing for your supper at this zany dinner theatre. Costumed servers pull you right into the show while serving a delightful four-course meal. Until Jan 6: Bewitching Elvis shares the hilarious story of Samantha’ s witch mother and the strong influence she has on Samantha’ s life. 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 Nov 3, Dec 1 Celebrate art on the first Friday of every month, when the Exchange District becomes an open gallery. Free admission to exhibits and special events at various venues. Visit firstfridayswininpeg. org for full details and map.
CRAFTED SHOW & SALE Nov 3-4 This one-of-a-kind craft show highlights more than 50 artists from Manitoba, plus a select number from across Canada. Tickets: $ 5, children 12 and under free. Winnipeg Art Gallery, 300 Memorial Blvd, 204-786-6641, crafted. wag. ca, Map 1: P-3
SIGNATURES CRAFT SHOW & SALE Nov 23-26 Features more than 150 Canadian artisans and crafters. Includes art, ceramics, fashion, jewellery, and more. 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
THIRD & BIRD CHRISTMAS MARKET Nov 25-26 The Hudson Bay downtown’ s 80,000 sq foot basement will be filled with booths from 135 local vendors. After shopping, sit down and enjoy snacks from food vendors. Wheelchair and mobility aid friendly. Open Sat 10 am-5pm, Sun 11 am-4 pm. Tickets: $ 5, kids under 12 free. Hudson Bay Downtown, 450 Portage Ave, Map 1: P-3
CANAD INNS WINTER WONDERLAND From Dec 1-Jan 6 Celebrate the season of lights by driving through a gorgeous light display. Check out the sparkling 75’ Christmas tree made up of almost 3,000 LED light bulbs. Tickets at the gate: $ 15 / car. Open daily 6-10 pm, excluding Christmas Day. Red River Exhibition Park, 3977 Portage Ave, 204-888-6990, redriverex. com, Map 2: D-1
FAMILY
WINNIPEG SANTA CLAUS PARADE Nov 18 Wave to St. Nick and watch dozens of festive floats pass through downtown. Block parties begin at 4 pm and parade begins at 5 pm. winnipegsantaparade. com, Map 1: P-4
CIRQUE MUSICA HOLIDAY PRESENTS BELIEVE Nov 24 This all-new concert experience where audiences are taken on a journey into the world of high-flying adventure with acrobats, aerialists, and holiday cheer. Show at 7:30 pm. Tickets: $ 22- $ 90. Call 1-855-985-5000 or visit ticketmaster. ca. Bell MTS Place, 300 Portage Ave, Map 1: P-3
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HISTORICAL CHRISTMAS TRADITIONAL BUS TOUR Dec 12, 14, 19, 21 This unique Winnipeg experience begins at the historical VIA Rail train station. The three hour guided bus tour explores the history of Winnipeg’ s holiday traditions and winter pride throughout the city including Dalnavert Museum and Winnipeg’ s Granite Curling Club. Starts at 6:30 pm. Tickets adults: $ 25, kids: $ 14. Via Rail, 123 Main St, 204-989-9630, Map 1: P-4
CHRISTMAS LIGHTS TOUR Dec 13, 20 Board a heated coach and tour gorgeous light displays throughout Winnipeg that make this city the Christmas capital of Canada. Stops include Candy Cane Lane, Canad Inns Winter Wonderland and the Legislative Building. Runs 6:30 pm-9:30 pm. Tickets adults: $ 25, kids: 12 and under $ 14. Tour begins outside the Travel Manitoba Explore Centre at The Forks, 204-989-9630, heartlandtravel. ca, Map 1: Q-5
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WINNIPEG SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA’ S KIDS CONCERT SERIES DEC 17 Beloved children’ s movie The Snowman comes to life with the Winnipeg Boy’ s Choir and WSO. Shows begin at 2 pm. Tickets: $ 15-29. Centennial Concert Hall, 555 Main St, 204-949-3999, wso. ca, Map 1: N-4
PJ MASKS LIVE DEC 17 Watch the heroic trio Catboy, Owlette and Gekko save the day from their sneaky villains! Start at 3 pm. Tickets: $ 17-97. Call 1-855-985-5000 or visit ticketmaster. ca. Burton Cummings Theatre, 364 Smith St, Map 1: O-3
WAWANESA INSURANCE FAMILY NEW YEAR’ S EVE DEC 31 Join in on outdoor family fun and festivities throughout the evening. For the night hawks, head to The Common where the celebration continues with music and great food vendors. As the well known meeting place of Winnipeg, celebrate the new year with hundreds of people watching the spectacular fireworks show! Free. The Forks, 1 Forks Market Rd, Map 1: D-4
MUSIC CONCERTS
DALLAS SMITH Nov 1-2 Hear the latest from the adored Canadian country artist. Starts at 7:30 pm. Tickets: $ 51-100. Call 1-855-985-5000 or visit ticketmaster. ca. Club Regent Event Centre, 1425 Regent Ave W, Map 2: D-6
LET IT BE Nov 2 Annerin Productions introduces a brand new show celebrating The Beatles. Start at 7:30 pm. Tickets: $ 31-70. Call 1-855-985-5000 or visit ticketmaster. ca. Burton Cummings Theatre, 364 Smith St, Map 1: O-3
TEGAN AND SARA Nov 2 Calgary’ s talented twin sisters tour their latest album The Con X. Starts at 8 pm. Tickets: $ 28-48. Call 1-855-985-5000 or visit ticketmaster. ca. Pantages Playhouse Theatre, 180 Market Ave, Map 1: N-4
JESSE COOK Nov 3 Talented guitarist combines his work with elements of jazz. Starts at 8 pm. Tickets: $ 42-58. Call 1-855-985-5000 or visit ticketmaster. ca. Burton Cummings Theatre, 364 Smith St, Map 1: O-3
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