Holding Power to Account l Forum Art Show l Bands vs. Filmmakers l Pride of the Prairies l Jenn's Furry Friends’ Adoption Fair l Craig Street Cats Anniversary l Teddy Bears' Picnic l Arlington United

June 13 to 15

University of Winnipeg

Holding Power to Account: Journalism, Democracy and Human Rights

International Conference for Journalists

Early bird registration: May 16, 2014 - registration details.

They’ve uncovered corruption, exposed break-ins, tracked criminals and brought down a United States president. Now is your chance to hear from top journalists at an international conference in Winnipeg.  Co-hosted by CBC and The University of Winnipeg. CBC Journalists that will be presenting include Peter Mansbridge, Adrienne Arsenault, and Diana Swain.

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May 22 to 25

Forum Art Centre, 120 Eugenie Street - Call 204.235.1069

Everything Art! Fresh Art Show 

Join Forum Art not only for fabulous art done by Manitoban artists but wonderful entertainment on Friday night and free caricatures on Saturday afternoon. 

Some new 12 x 12 canvas for only $50 each & 7 amazing chances on a raffle ticket! 

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May 23 Doors 7:15 pm | Show 8:00 pm
West End Cultural Centre, 586 Ellice Avenue

Bands vs. Filmmakers IV: A Concert in Support of Cinematheque
Tickets: $20 advance | $25 door

BANDS
Birdapres and Grey Jay
hana lu lu
Ridley Bent
Mise en scene
Les Jupes

FILMMAKERS
Damien Ferland
Kayla Jeanson
Madison Thomas
Tyler Funk
Matheu Plouffe

Tickets Available:West End Cultural Centre, Ticketmaster, Music Trader, Winnipeg Film Group and Winnipeg Folk Festival Music Store!

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May 23 to June 1
The Forks | The Legislature | The MET

Check out the Pride Winnipeg Festival Events happening through the city. 

On May 31 head over to the Festival at the Forks, with live entertainment.

Rise and shine on Pride Day June 1 with a Rally at the Legislature at 11 am followed by the Pride Parade through downtown. 

Rounding out the weekend is the Official Dance Party at the MET!

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May 24, 11 am - 3 pm 

Pet Valu, 27 Marion Street   

Jenn's Furry Friends Rescue’s Bloomin’ Buds Adoption Fair!!

Hey all, our first adoption fair of the season is coming up. 

We will be featuring both our cats and dogs, and are sure to bring some of our critters too.

Come out and pick out your new bud!   Email for info

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May 24 and May 25 at 4:00pm
Craig Street Cats, 489 Madison St.

Join Craig Street Cats May 24 & 25 for our 2nd anniversary celebration.
We'll have an open house from 1 to 4 both days.
Our Kitten Baby Shower is Sunday afternoon from 2 to 4.

The barbeque will be going, and we'll have one of our amazing bake sales.

Please come and celebrate with us!

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May 25, 9 am - 5 pm
Assiniboine Park

Calling all kids, teddy bears and parents! Check out The 28th Annual Teddy Bears' Picnic. 

Visit CBC's tent where kids will get a chance to have their picture taken with 'Ron and Don' from Hockey Night in Canada and meet CBC News Winnipeg anchor, Janet Stewart! 

Plus, there's a colouring station too!

You can sign up to volunteer here.

New to the 2014 Teddy Bears’ Picnic, the Children’s Hospital Foundation 50/50 draw! 

For rules and details please click here.

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Friday, May 30, 9:00 pm

Garrick Hotel, 287 Garry Street

Arlington United with Guests!

Let’s make this one a dance party. Winter was way too long, we gotta get off our chairs and couches and shake the booty. Let's do it!