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COMEDY
RUMOR’ S RESTAURANT & COMEDY CLUB Laugh out loud as comedians from around the globe try out their best material. Jan 3 & 4: Born and bred Winnipegger Dan Verville takes the stage. Jan 5-7: MADtv regular Aries Spears performs. Jan 10-14, 17-21: Rising Canadian comedy star Kelly Taylor returns to Rumor’ s, where he recorded his first album earlier this year. Jan 26-28: Mainstay of the New York comedy scene Mark Normand performs. Jan 31-Feb 4: See Match Game host and Mr D regular Darrin Rose live on stage. Feb 8-11: Martha Kelly performs quick witted and clever comedy. Feb 14-18: Former professional tennis player Michael Kosta has traded the court for the stage. Feb 22-25: Jermaine Fowler has been honing his stand up chops since he was a teenager. Call for tickets. Tuxedo Park Shopping Centre, 2025 Corydon Ave, 204-488-4520, rumorscomedyclub. com, Map 2: D‐3
THIS IS THAT Feb 9 CBC satire show hits the road in honour of Canada’ s 150th birthday. Show starts at 8 pm. Tickets: $ 15- $ 30. Call 1‐855‐985‐5000 or visit ticketmaster. ca. Burton Cummings Theatre, 364 Smith St, Map 1: O-3
JIM JEFFRIES Feb 25-26 Popular and controversial comedian stops in Winnipeg during his North America-wide Unusual Punishment tour. Shows start at 7 pm, also 10:30 pm show on Feb 25. Tickets: $ 41- $ 53.50. Call 1‐855‐985‐5000 or visit ticketmaster. ca. Pantages Playhouse Theatre, 180 Market Ave E, Map 1: N-4
CULINARY
RAW: ALMOND Jan 20-Feb 13 Feast on elaborate menus curated by the city’ s best chefs while sitting on top of the frozen Assiniboine River. This pop up restaurant on ice is housed in a specially designed geometric structure. See raw‐almond. com for details and list of participating chefs. The Forks, Map 1: Q-5
CIAO! DINE ABOUT WINNIPEG Feb 3-12 Explore the tastes of Winnipeg through this hotly anticipated annual dining event hosted by Ciao! magazine. The city’ s top kitchens put out their best spreads, serving multicourse meals for bargain prices. Full menus and a list of participating restaurants available on ciaowinnipeg. com
DANCE
WINNIPEG’ S CONTEMPORARY DANCERS Jan 5-8 Founded in 1964 by late modern dance icon Rachel Browne, WCD is Canada’ s oldest contemporary dance company. Jan 5-8: Aritistic Director Brent Lott’ s As Though I Had Wings is a reflection on silence and death, highlighting the voices of the censored. Shows at 8 pm. Tickets: $ 25 / adult, $ 20 / seniors, $ 15 / students and artists. Rachel Browne Theatre, 204-211 Bannatyne Ave, 204-452-0229, winnipegscontemporarydancers. ca, Map 1: O-4
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ROYAL WINNIPEG BALLET Jan 27-28 Winnipeg’ s professional ballet is world renowned for its talented dancers and original productions. Jan 27-28: A Mixed Programme performance features ballet set to Aaron Copland’ s Appalachian Spring and a celtic fusion of ballet, modern, classical, and Irish folk dance choreographed by Lila York. Tickets $ 29- $ 78. Visit rwb. org to purchase. Shows start nightly at 7:30 pm. 2 pm matinee on Sat. Pantages Playhouse Theatre, 180 Market Ave E, Map 1: N-4
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. To Jan 7: Relive a favourite film with a classic rock twist with Ferris Bueller’ s School of Rock. From Jan 14: Crazy characters and hits from the 80s take to the stage for Another Flashdance. 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 Jan 6, Feb 3 Celebrate art on the first Friday of every month, when the Exchange District becomes an open gallery. Free admission to exhibits as well as special events. Various venues. For full list of galleries and events visit firstfridayswinnipeg. org.
WINNIPEG RENOVATION SHOW Jan 13-15 More than 185 vendors offer dream décor inspiration this giant home expo. Get advice from the experts and see HGTV stars Mia Parres and Rob Evans, then relax with a cocktail in the Floform lounge. Tickets: $ 12 / adult, $ 10 / seniors, $ 5 / seniors Friday before 5 pm, children 12 and under free. Fri 12 pm-9 pm, Sat 10 am-9 pm, Sun 10 am-6 pm. RBC Convention Centre, 375 York Ave, 1‐800‐633‐8332, winnipegrenovationshow. com, Map 1: P-3
MAKERLAB Jan 18, Feb 15 Learn how to create DIY projects at the Winnipeg Art Gallery. Jan 18: Make a chic woven wall hanging. Feb 15: Craft a simple and stylish leather belt. Ages 14 and up. Visit wag. ca to register. 300 Memorial Blvd, 204‐789‐1290, Map 1: P-2
ART + SOUL: BEYOND TOMORROW Jan 21 Don your most futuristic garb for the Winnipeg Art Gallery’ s annual gala. Explore the gallery and exhibits and take to one of the many dance floors for cocktails and dancing. 8 pm-2 am. Visit wag. ca for tickets. 300 Memorial Blvd, 204‐789‐1290, Map 1: P-2
THE WONDERFUL WEDDING SHOW Jan 21 & 22 More than 300 displays featuring fashion shows, cakes, florists and more to plan a dream wedding. Tickets: $ 18. Children under 12 free with an adult. RBC Convention Centre, 375 York Ave, wonderfulweddingshow. com, Map 1: P‐3
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THE MANITOBA OUTDOORS SHOW Feb 10-12 This exhibition showcases everything the outdoor adventurer needs for a journey into the wilderness. Tickets: adult $ 10, children 16 and under free. Fri 4 pm-8 pm, Sat 11 pm-5 pm, Sun 11 pm-5 pm. Red River Exhibition Park, 3977 Portage Ave, 204‐898‐1343, groupedge. ca / events / manitoba-outdoors-show, Map 2: D-1
C4 HORROR CON Feb 11 & 12 Central Canada Comic Con presents this convention celebrating all things spooky, scary, and gory. Attractions include haunted house displays and a zombie experience by Frontier LARP. Visit c4winnipeg. com for ticket prices and purchase. RBC Convention Centre, 375 York Ave, 204‐227‐2592, Map 1: P-3
WINNIPEG WELLNESS EXPO Feb 17-19 Health, beauty, wellness and fitness are the focus at this annual exhibition. Health experts lead seminars and demonstrations while retailers showcase the latest products. Fri 5 pm-9 pm, Sat 10 am-6 pm, Sun noon-5 pm. Tickets available at the door. RBC Convention Centre, 375 York Ave, 204-977-4788, wellnessexpo. com Map 1: P‐3
FAMILY
WINNIPEG SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA’ S KIDS CONCERT SERIES Jan 15 Beloved children’ s stories come to life with the Great West Life WSO Kids Concert Series. Jan 15: Presto, Mambo! begins as a concert about the music of the Americas but takes an unexpected turn when a boy named Max jumps onstage to“ help” the orchestra. Pre-concert crafts and activities at 1 pm. Show begins at 2 pm. Tickets: adult $ 29, child $ 15. Centennial Concert Hall, 555 Main St, 204-949-3999, wso. ca, Map 1: N-4
FAMILY SUNDAY Jan 19 The Winnipeg Art Gallery hosts activities based around the gallery’ s current exhibits. Arctic Chill Out celebrates Inuit culture with traditional music, games, gallery tours, and craft workshops. 1:30 pm-4 pm. Tickets: $ 10 / family, free for WAG members and Manitoba Inuit Association members. Visit wag. ca for details. 300 Memorial Blvd, 204‐789‐1290, Map 1: P-2
BUBBLE GUPPIES LIVE: READY TO ROCK Jan 29 Nickolodeon’ s Bubble Guppies put on a rock n’ roll musical adventure. Show starts at 1 pm. Tickets: $ 25.50- $ 28.50. Call 1‐855‐985‐5000 or visit ticketmaster. ca. Burton Cummings Theatre, 364 Smith St, Map 1: O-3
DISNEY ON ICE: PASSPORT TO ADVENTURE Feb 16-19 Join Mickey, Minnie, and all of their friends on a journey through the magical worlds of favourite Disney characters, all with a backdrop of upbeat music and impressive ice skating. Shows start at 7 pm, additional shows at 11 am & 3 pm on Sat & Sun. Tickets: $ 20- $ 90. Call 1‐855‐985‐5000 or visit ticketmaster. ca. MTS Centre, 300 Portage Ave, Map 1: P-3
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