entertainment
FAMILY
THE PRICE IS RIGHT LIVE Until Sep 1 Everybody ’ s favourite game show comes to Winnipeg giving you the chance to win big at one of four live shows . Guaranteed winner of a trip for two Hawaii in every show . Must be 18 years old to register for a chance to go onstage . Tickets : $ 30-46 . Shows at 3 pm and 8 pm . Club Regent Casino Centre , 1425 Regent Ave W , clubregent . com , Map 2 : D-6
RAFFI : SINGABLE SONGS Oct 14 Raffi Cavoukian returns to stage with his best children ’ s music tracks . An entertaining show for all ages . Tickets : $ 25-65 . Shows at 1 pm . Pantages Playhouse Theatre , 180 Market Ave , Map 1 : N-4
THE WIGGLES Oct 23 Australian children ’ s music group brings the Wiggle Town Tour to Winnipeg . Children over 12 months of age require a ticket . Tickets : $ 15-40 . Shows at 6:30 pm . Call 1-855-985-5000 or visit ticketmaster . ca . Burton Cummings Theatre , 364 Smith St , Map 1 : O-3
FESTIVALS
PRAIRIE LOVE FESTIVAL Sep 8-10 Feel the love at this yoga festival celebrating nature . Indoor and outdoor classes and meditations as well as educational nature hikes , live music and motivational speakers such as Carly Beaudry Founder of WombMama . Purchase anything from single workshop to weekend passes . Manitoba Provincial Park Pass required for parking . Birds Hill Park , for tickets visit prairielovefestival . com
MANY FEST Sep 8-10 Downtown ’ s largest street festival takes over Broadway with live music , kid-friendly activities , a wine and beer garden , farmers ’ and artisan markets , and more . At night , check out the outdoor movie screening at Memorial Park . Visit manyfest . ca for full schedule . Broadway at Kennedy St , Map 1 : Q-3
OPIKIHIWAWIN TRADITIONAL POW WOW Sep 9 The 13th annual event celebrates traditional song and dance . Engaging culture programs build relationships and a sense of community . Overnight camping available . Free event . For more information visit facebook . com / opik836 . Camp Amisk , South of Winnipeg .
VEG FEST Sep 16 This one-day celebration features a star lineup of speakers and food vendors along with family-fun entertainment , yoga , and more . Learn about the positive influence vegans have on animals , the planet and their own health . Full list of events at winnipegvegfest . ca . Free . Starts at 9 am . Axworthy Health & RecPlex , 350 Spence St , Map 1 : P-3
FEM FEST : COMING OF AGE Sep 16-23 Enjoy eight days of plays , readings , interviews and workshops written and produced by local and national playwrights . Special guests include award-winning writer and storyteller Ivan Coyote and renowned Canadian playwright Judith Thompson . Visit saravati . ca for full schedule and ticket information . Asper Centre for Theatre and Film , 400 Colony St , Map 1 : P-3
THIN AIR 2017 WINNIPEG INTERNATIONAL WRITERS FESTIVAL Sep 22-30 Acclaimed authors from Canada and around the world participate in readings , conversations , interviews , lectures and book launches during the week-long festival . Various venues . Call 204-927-7323 or visit thinairwinnipeg . ca for digital programs and more information .
REEL PRIDE FILM FESTIVAL Oct 16-21 One of the longest running LGBTTQ * Film Festivals in North America . Features an art exhibit opening , film screenings and gala event . Films are eligible to win the annual short film competition judged by the festival ’ s advisory committee . Various venues . Visit reelpride . org for more information .
MUSIC CONCERTS
SIMPLE PLAN Sep 10 Canadian rock band performs favourite hits during their 15th anniversary tour . Tickets $ 25-45 . Show at 7pm . Call 1-855-985-5000 or visit ticketmaster . ca . Burton Cummings Theatre , 364 Smith St , Map 1 : O-3
OH WONDER Sep 11 London-based alt-pop duo play their latest album “ OW .” Tickets $ 29 . Show at 7 pm . Call 1-855-985-5000 or visit ticketmaster . ca . Burton Cummings Theatre , 364 Smith St , Map 1 : O-3
SKILLET Sep 11 Christian rock band releases their new album “ Unleashed .” Tickets $ 25-50 . Show at 8 pm . Call 1-855-985-5000 or visit ticketmaster . ca . Burton Cummings Theatre , 364 Smith St , Map 1 : O-3
DANIEL O ’ DONNELL Sep 17 Back Home Again Tour brings Irish singer Daniel O ’ Donnell to Winnipeg ’ s stage . Tickets $ 39-115 . Show at 7 pm . Call 1-855-985-5000 or visit ticketmaster . ca . Centennial Concert Hall , 555 Main St , Map 1 : N-4
ROBYN HITCHCOCK Sep 19 Winnipeg Folk Festival presents London-based singer-songwriter and festival friend Robyn Hitchcock . Tickets $ 35 . Show at 8 pm . Call 1-855-985-5000 or visit ticketmaster . ca . The Good Will , 625 Portage Ave , 204-221-1577 , Map 1 : N-2
RISE AGAINST Sep 20 Melodic hardcore band makes a stop in Winnipeg during world tour . Tickets $ 66.75 . Show at 7:30 pm . Call 1-855-985-5000 or visit ticketmaster . ca . Burton Cummings Theatre , 364 Smith St , Map 1 : O-3
THE CAVE SINGERS Sep 20 Indie-folk band tours after the release of their latest album , Banshee . Tickets $ 17 . Show at 8 pm . Call 1-855-985-5000 or visit ticketmaster . ca . 625 Portage Ave , 204-221-1577 , Map 1 : N-2
NICKLEBACK Sep 21 Canadian rock band performs along with opening acts Cheap Trick and Shaman ’ s Harvest . Tickets $ 25-125 . Show at 6 pm . Call 1-855-985-5000 or visit ticketmaster . ca . Bell MTS Place , 345 Graham Ave , Map 1 : P-3
AUSTRA Sep 22 Winnipeg Folk Festival presents Canadian electric music project following their third album release . Tickets $ 25 . Show at 8 pm . Call 1-855-985-5000 or visit ticketmaster . ca . 698 Osborne St , 204-478-7275 , Map 2 : D-4
BURTON CUMMINGS Sep 22 & 23 Winnipeg legend and Guess Who star amazes crowds with his powerful vocals for two performances . Tickets $ 45-120 . Shows at 8 pm . Call 1-855-985-5000 or visit ticketmaster . ca . Burton Cummings Theatre , 364 Smith St , Map 1 : O-3
BONEY M Sep 24 THE disco cult band of the 70 ’ s and 80 ’ s lights up once again . Bring your dancing shoes ! Tickets $ 40-65 . Shows at 8 pm . Call 1-855-985-5000 or visit ticketmaster . ca . Club Regent Casino & Events Centre , 1425 Regent Ave W , Map 2 : D-6
STEVE EARLE AND THE DUKES Sep 26 Country-folk artist tours latest album “ So You Wanna Be An Outlaw .” Tickets $ 35-70 . Shows at 8 pm . Call 1-855-985-5000 or visit ticketmaster . ca . Burton Cummings Theatre , 364 Smith St , Map 1 : O-3
JOE BONAMASSA Sep 29 The talented American blues rock guitarist , singer and songwriter stops in Winnipeg during world tour . Tickets $ 85-150 . Shows at 8 pm . Call 1-855-985-5000 or visit ticketmaster . ca . Pantages Playhouse Theatre , 180 Market Ave , Map 1 : N-4
PIAF ! THE SHOW Oct 5 A muscial celebration of the life and music legendary French chanteuse Edith Piaf . Tickets $ 35-70 . Shows at 8 pm . Call 1-855-985-5000 or visit ticketmaster . ca . Burton Cummings Theatre , 364 Smith St , Map 1 : O-3
THE NEW PORNOGRAPHERS Oct 7 Sounds of the Canandian indie-pop band take over the Burton Cummings Theatre . Tickets $ 25-40 . Shows at 8 pm . Call 1-855-985-5000 or visit ticketmaster . ca . Burton Cummings Theatre , 364 Smith St , Map 1 : O-3
MIRANDA LAMBERT Oct 7 Popular country singer belts out hit tunes from new album “ The Weight of These Wings ” Tickets $ 39-89 . Show at 7 pm . Call 1-855-985-5000 or visit ticketmaster . ca . Bell MTS Place , 345 Graham Ave , Map 1 : P-3
WHITEHORSE Oct 11 The Canandian husband-and-wife duo share the stage on tour . Tickets $ 30-35 . Shows at 8 pm . Call 1-855-985-5000 or visit ticketmaster . ca . Burton Cummings Theatre , 364 Smith St , Map 1 : O-3
KINGS OF LEON Oct 16 Favourite pop band rolls into Winnipeg with special guests Dawes . Tickets $ 35-85 . Show at 7 pm . Call 1-855-985-5000 or visit ticketmaster . ca . Bell MTS Place , 345 Graham Ave , Map 1 : P-3
JAPANDRIODS Oct 17 Rock band arrived for their biggest performance in Winnipeg yet to perform their highest charting single Near To The Wild Heart Of Life . Tickets : $ 27-30 . Show at 7 pm . For tickets visit ticketfly . com . Garrick Centre , 330 Garry St , Map 1 : O-3
ROGER WATERS : US + THEM Oct 22 English singer , songwriter , bassist and co-founder of the progressive rock band Pink Floyd performs solo . Tickets $ 53-223 . Show at 8 pm . Call 1-855-985-5000 or visit ticketmaster . ca . Bell MTS Place , 345 Graham Ave , Map 1 : P-3
MUSIC SERIES
GREAT WEST LIFE KID ’ S CONCERTS Oct 15 Schenerazade takes you along for a ride of the miracle of forgiveness and triumph of good versus evil . Be mesmerized by the fantastic costumes . Show starts at 2 pm . Call for ticket prices . Centennial Concert Hall , 555 Main St , 204-949-3999 , wso . ca , Map 1 : N-4
MANITOBA CHAMBER ORCHESTRA Sep 26 : Ariel Barnes , an outstanding Canadian cellist of his generation , joins MCO on tour . Oct 17 : MCO is joined by violinist Aisslinn Mandel and violist Max Mandel for an aweinspiring performance . Tickets : $ 35 . Call for performance times . Westminster United Church , 745 Westminster Ave , 204-783-7377 , manitobachamberorchestra . org , Map 1 : R-1
VIRTUOSI CONCERTS Sep 9 : Referred to as one of the top piano trios in the world , The Montrose Trio stun with a beautiful performance . Oct 14 : Ottawa siblings Bryan and Silvie Cheng known as “ Cheng-Squared Duo ” celebrate Canada ’ s milestone birthday with The Canada 150 Project . Both shows start at 7:30pm . University of Winnipeg , Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall , 204-786-9000 , virtuosi . mb . ca , Map 1 : P-2
WINNIPEG SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Sep 16 : The Asper Foundation opening night presents the reigning vituoso of the violin , Itzhak Perlam . Sep 17 : The talented violinist Kerry DuWors plays Beethoven . Sep 22-24 : Sing along to the best ABBA show out there : Arrival From Sweden : The Music Of ABBA ! Oct 13-14 : Happy 70th WSO brings Maestro Mickelthwale and previous WSO conductor Vistor Feldbrill together for a special performance . Oct 20-22 : Ashley Maclsaac plays fiddle in a traditional Cape-Breton style while mixing genres and updating Celtic music . Oct 27-28 : A beautiful and moving performance of Beethoven , Chopin and Górecki pieces . Oct 31 : Frankenstein !! tells the story of the famous scientist . Audience costumes are encouraged ! Call for ticket prices and performance times . Centennial Concert Hall , 555 Main St , 204-949-3999 , wso . ca , Map 1 : N-4
NIghTLIFE
FAME Feel famous on the dance floor of Winnipeg ’ s newest LGBTTQ * club or chill out and enjoy a round of pool in the lounge . Fun-filled atmosphere welcomes everyone . Fri and Sat , doors open at 9:30 pm . Downtown , 279 Garry St , 204-414-9433 , Map 1 : P-4
HIGHWAY 75 BLUES & SPORTS BAR This buzzing hangout is popular for evening or afternoon games shown on big screen TVs . Attracts a young crowd at night for darts , pool and VLTs , live music and sports entertainment . Live music every Friday and Saturday night . Fort Garry , 1011 Pembina Hwy , 204-453-3724 , Map 2 : E-4
THE GOOD WILL SOCIAL CLUB Portage Avenue spot popular with the University crowd . Live music , often from local bands , as well as weekly events like comedy nights and live band karaoke happen daily . Open daily 11 am-late . Downtown , 625 Portage Ave , Map 1 : N-2
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