Architectural Events www.winnipegarchitecture.ca/events
August 1 - Central Park Architecture and Landscape Tour
until August 31
WAF space, 266 McDermot Avenue
Cover Girls: Women, Advertising, and Architecture explores the ways women were depicted in advertisements that appeared in Canadian architectural magazines and journals between 1950 and 1975. By examining the representation (and omission) of women we can better understand how the architectural profession perceived women.
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The free summer WAF tours are on Wednesdays at 7 pmAugust 1 - Central Park Architecture and Landscape Tour
Meet at the Waddell Fountain (north end of the park near 400 Cumberland)
Purchased in 1893, Central Park was one of Winnipeg’s first parks. In 2008 a 5.6-million-dollar revitalization of the park was undertaken. It was completed in 2012. We will be joined by Bob G Somers, Landscape Architect at Scatliff+Miller+Murray.
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August 8 - Victor Street tour
Purchased in 1893, Central Park was one of Winnipeg’s first parks. In 2008 a 5.6-million-dollar revitalization of the park was undertaken. It was completed in 2012. We will be joined by Bob G Somers, Landscape Architect at Scatliff+Miller+Murray.
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August 8 - Victor Street tour
Meet out front of Strong Badger Coffee Shop, 679 Sargent at Victor
Meet characters and community builders from the West End's past as we take a walk through the city's old Icelandic heartland. Led by author and historian Christian Cassidy.
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August 15 - Bicycle tour of Number Ten Architectural Group projects.
Start Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre, 174 Market St., end The Commons at The Forks
Meet characters and community builders from the West End's past as we take a walk through the city's old Icelandic heartland. Led by author and historian Christian Cassidy.
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August 15 - Bicycle tour of Number Ten Architectural Group projects.
Start Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre, 174 Market St., end The Commons at The Forks
A tour of a selection of downtown projects designed by Number Ten Architectural Group. We recommend helmets, water bottles, and bike locks for all our participants.
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August 22 - Niakwa Park Tour
August 22 - Niakwa Park Tour
Meet at the Niakwa Park sign, Comache and Archibald
Join us for a walking tour of Niakwa Park neighbourhood designed by architect Nikola Zunic.
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August 29 - Moving Matters: Tyndall Stone in the City
Join us for a walking tour of Niakwa Park neighbourhood designed by architect Nikola Zunic.
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August 29 - Moving Matters: Tyndall Stone in the City
Meet at 408 York in front of the "Justice" sculpture
Explore several Tyndall Stone buildings downtown, learn about the beginnings of the Manitoba quarry industry, how to spot and identify fossils, and the curious story of how Tyndall Stone got its name. Fully accessible for wheelchairs, strollers and bicycles.
To join a waiting list send a note to waf@shaw.ca
Explore several Tyndall Stone buildings downtown, learn about the beginnings of the Manitoba quarry industry, how to spot and identify fossils, and the curious story of how Tyndall Stone got its name. Fully accessible for wheelchairs, strollers and bicycles.
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September 5 - James Avenue Pumping Station tour
The newly rehabilitated James Avenue Pumping Station, the new home for Think Shift Inc. The rehabilitation of the building has been designed by @5468796architecture To join a waiting list send a note to waf@shaw.ca
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Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretive Centre on highway 67 between highways #7 and #8.
For more information call (204) 467-3300 or email: j_bourgeois@ducks.ca
Check website for more events http://www.oakhammockmarsh.ca
Hazy, Lazy Days of Summer - August 4 to 6
Try a Toe-Dipping Contest at our artesian spring or make a small boat out of a milk carton and race it down the creek. Join in other fun water games to keep you cool. This is also a great time of year to see the flowers of the prairie in bloom!
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Camps for Kids throughout August
A variety of week-long camps for kids, ages 6 to 9, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Crafts, games canoeing and more! Early drop off and later pick ups can be arranged.
$135 for members or $165 for non-members (taxes included)
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Duck and Run - August 12 - 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Stride past muskrat huts. Journey down the boardwalk. Sprint along a path lined with cattails. The honks and quacks of our locals will cheer you all the way to the finish line. 5 kilometre run / 10 kilometre run / 2 kilometre "Healthy Horizons" family walk
Celebrate with a healthy snack, family friendly activities and more. Register
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Birding and Breakfast - August 18 - 7 to 9 a.m.
Join our Resident Naturalist on a morning walk to see the many species of fall migrants. After the walk, enjoy a delicious hot breakfast in our scenic Café. Register
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Birding Hour: Sparrows - August 18 - 1 p.m.
Learn how to recognize the various sparrows with our Resident Naturalist, Paula Grieef.
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A Bird in the Hand - August 19 - 8 to 10 a.m.
Participate in a real live songbird banding session, followed by a canoe excursion or a guided birding walk. Register
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August 25 - 1 p.m. - Lemonade and Music
Listen to the soothing folk music of Kate Ferris while sipping on refreshing lemonade.
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Photography Workshop - August 26 - 10 a.m.
Join Derek Keller for this one-day beginner photography workshop - camera settings, tips on taking better pictures, editing photos, and hands-on outdoor photo shooting. Participants will receive a free 8 x 10 photo of one of their own photos. Bring your point and shoot camera. Register Members $32, non-members $40
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MEME Festival
August 16 – August 19
MEMETIC, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 1G6
Tickets & Festival Passes Available online
Tickets & Festival Passes Available online
The 9th annual MEME will feature:
Mr C – Los Angeles
Pezzner – Seattle
Synkro - Manchester
Dunmore Park – Edmonton
Unit 42 - Niagara
Sean Kosa and Marty McFly – Toronto
Pezzner – Seattle
Synkro - Manchester
Dunmore Park – Edmonton
Unit 42 - Niagara
Sean Kosa and Marty McFly – Toronto
Noah Pred and Nathan Jonson - Berlin
Kloves, Esette and Mollyfi - Calgary
The Librarian, Jay Tripwire, Phil Western and
Thomas Workshop – Vancouver
Thomas Workshop – Vancouver
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August 16 at 8 PM - 2 AM
The Metropolitan Entertainment Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 5S4
Tickets: $20
The Metropolitan Entertainment Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 5S4
Tickets: $20
MEME 2018 Opening Night Rooftop Patio Party!
Featuring: Nathan Jonson (Berlin) https://soundcloud.com/nathanjonson
Locals: TBA
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MEME After Cube Party Featuring:
Noah Pred - Berlin
Esette - Calgary
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August 18 at 11 PM - 3:30 AM
The Pyramid Cabaret, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 1C9
The Pyramid Cabaret, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 1C9
Tickets are $25 online
Official MEME After-Cube Party featuring:
MR C - Los Angeles
JAY TRIPWIRE - Vancouver
MIKE GIBBS - Toronto
DJ GRUBB - Medicine Hat
UNIT 42 - Niagara
MEHTA and GEOSPHERE - Saskatoon
MEHTA and GEOSPHERE - Saskatoon
Special stage design and visuals by Winnipeg Vj's
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MEME Closing Night After Party
Joe Silva closes out MEME 2018 with a special extended set!
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August 17 – August 19
Rapids Park / Parc des Rapides R0A 1T0
Rapids Park / Parc des Rapides R0A 1T0
Maximum 2 tickets per person. Single day passes at the festival box office.
Rainbow Trout Music Festival, one of Manitoba's most loved and anticipated music festivals, turns 10 this year! Founded and organized by a dedicated group of volunteers, the RTMF holds true to our DIY roots while creating a safe, fun and unmatched summer festival experience. RTMF 2018 Lineup: ANEMONE - Petra Glynt - Falcon Jane - The Garrys - SUPER DUTY TOUGH WORK - Juvell - Living Hour - Pastoralia - The Sunshine Girls from Sunshine House - Juniper Bush - Tansy - Warming - Ghost Twin - Odd Outfit - lounge FM - Innocentgun - Sebastian Gaskin - Unicity - Keith Price Double Quartet - Lakes and Pines - Bloom - Smoky Tiger - Black Cloud
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August 18
11 – 5 - 2018 Art in the Park at the Swords & Sabres Festival
1 – 4 - Open House & Registration at the Forum Art Centre, 120 Eugenie Street
www.forumartcentre.com or 204-235-1069
Join us for a Free Family fun day filled with exciting activities for all ages!
Artists will be with the Swords and Sabres Festival in Coronation Park, sponsored by the Sons of Lugh & Friends. Enjoy Performers, Live Demonstrations and visit merchants with all things Viking, Renaissance, Medieval, Steampunk & Pirates.
Free Art activity for all ages. Get your Caricature done by Winnipeg Artist Jon Ljungberg.
Take a tour of the centre, register for fall classes in person, ask us anything art related!
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August 18 at 1 PM - 5 PM
Archambault Park, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Archambault Park, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Family Fun Days 2018 · Hosted by Family Fun Days
Fun filled day for the community! Free for everyone to attend thanks to our sponsors.
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Dog Events - Kid Friendly
August 18 at 1 PM - 5 PM
Little Brown Jug Brewing Company, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3A 0H7
Minimum $5 donation to WGBR to join the puppy patio party.
Little Brown Jug Brewing Company, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3A 0H7
Minimum $5 donation to WGBR to join the puppy patio party.
Back by popular demand, Pints and Puppies on the Patio 2!
Come play with adoptable puppies from Winnipeg Giant Breed Rescue while enjoying a pint.
Donation will get you patio service and time in enclosed patio full of puppies.
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August 22 at 6:30 PM - 8 PM
Riverview Community Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3L 1K6
Riverview Community Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3L 1K6
Come to the Boston Terrier and Pug Rescue (BTPRSM) Outdoor Rink Playgroup!
All socialized dogs are welcome.
Bring your lawn chairs, mosquito sprays, water/drinks, toys!
Make sure your dog is wearing it's City of Winnipeg License.
Make sure your dog is wearing it's City of Winnipeg License.
We will have water bowls and jugs of water for the dogs.
We will also block of any openings in the rink using baby gates and x-pens.
We will also block of any openings in the rink using baby gates and x-pens.
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Casual Music Nights
August 18 at 8 PM - 10 PM
Times Change(d) High & Lonesome Club, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 1A8
Tickets NOTE: EARLY SHOW
Times Change(d) High & Lonesome Club, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 1A8
Tickets NOTE: EARLY SHOW
Son of Dave is back in his hometown to play the best of all blues joints and rock and roll roadhouses! A one-man blues harmonica and beatbox party, he has played 1400 shows over 5 continents, had songs on Breaking Bad, played private parties for Grace Jones, has a radio show in London UK, wrote a book... He does a little stand-up, too.
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August 24 at 9 PM - 2 AM
Nashville's Winnipeg, Winnipeg, Manitoba R2C 3A8
$15 at the door / $10 in advance at the front desk,
Nashville's Winnipeg, Winnipeg, Manitoba R2C 3A8
$15 at the door / $10 in advance at the front desk,
Canad Inns Transcona, 826 Regent Avenue West, or online
Steel Beaver & Fury, the Hard Rock Hell Raisers, return with special guests, Fury.
Win a Jackson guitar and lessons from Quest Music!
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A Muse N Games, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3J 0E8
PRIZING: Official FFG 2018 Store Championship Kit
Registration: 11:00 am
Player Meeting: 11:50 am
First Round Begins: 12:00 pm
August 18 at 11 AM - 6 PM
Tickets $16.68 Players can register in-store or online
Tickets $16.68 Players can register in-store or online
Early Bird Registration $15 (including tax) before August 15, 10:00 pm.
The 2018 Destiny Store Championships
The event will be capped at 32 players.
Format: Swiss, cut to Top 4 / Round Time: 35 Minutes
4 Rounds for 24 or less players. 5 rounds for 25 or more players.
Top 4 will be single elimination, best of 3.
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August 25 at 11 AM - 6 PM
Tickets $16.68 Players can register in-store or online
Tickets $16.68 Players can register in-store or online
Early Bird Registration is $15 (including tax) before August 22, 10:00 pm.
The 2018 Armada Store Championships
The event will be capped at 16 players.
Format: Swiss / Round Time: 135 Minutes
3 Rounds
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August 23 at 4 PM - 11 PM
Shaw Park, 1 Portage Avenue East, Winnipeg MB
Day of Event tickets $75 / Advance Tickets are $65
Shaw Park, 1 Portage Avenue East, Winnipeg MB
Day of Event tickets $75 / Advance Tickets are $65
VIP RockStar Package tickets $95
Winnipeg Classic RockFest 2018 will feature Canadian classic rock legends Tom Cochrane with Red Rider, Kim Mitchell, Holly Woods & Toronto, and Winnipeg’s own Greg Leskiw with Monster Hollow. Guests are permitted to bring their own folding lawn chairs for the designated on-field seating area.
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August 24 – August 25, Doors 7 pm
The Park Theatre, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3L 2B9
2 Day Pass https://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/1724356
The Park Theatre, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3L 2B9
2 Day Pass https://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/1724356
SOS Fest - a Two Day Punk/Crossover/Hardcore/Rock Fest
sponsored by Half Pints Brewing Company, Ticketfly, 100% CC Rye
August 24 - $25 or $50 for a two day Pass
Friday Ticket https://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/1724331
Death By Stereo / Withdrawal / Clipwing / Dinner club / The Rules / 40 Dollar Mike
August 25 - $35 or $50 for a two day Pass
Saturday Ticket https://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/1724332
Voivod / Excel / Crown of Thorns / Solanum
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August 24 - 5 pm – 11 pm
August 25 - 11 am – 11 pm
August 26 - 11 am – 5 pm
Exhibition Place, Red River Exhibition Park, 3977 Portage Avenue
Tickets Visit winnipegtattooconvention.com for more information
Exhibition Place, Red River Exhibition Park, 3977 Portage Avenue
Tickets Visit winnipegtattooconvention.com for more information
Winnipeg Tattoo Convention - 250+ Tattoo Artists, 15 Musical Performances, Outdoor Stage and Beer Gardens, Classic Cars and Motorcycles, Outdoor Market, Food Trucks and More!
This three-day event brings renowned tattoo artists from across the world to showcase their talent with live tattooing in Winnipeg. The convention will feature more than 250 of the world’s most talented tattoo artists. Our event will take over the grounds with car show, motorcycle show, axe throwing, market, food trucks, live performances and much more.
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August 25 at 7 PM - 9 PM
Waterfront Dr, Winnipeg, MB
Waterfront Dr, Winnipeg, MB
Register here FREE
Art Walk: Sunset in the City - Enjoy "sunset in the city" as we explore many of the public artworks in downtown Winnipeg, including:
High Five - Lily Street - YOU YOU + YOU - DIY Field - Heaven Between
The Acrobats - Indigenous Artists' Project at Air Canada Park (new!)
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Fundraisers
August 25 – August 26 / Check-In: 9:00 AM / Start Time: 10:00 AM
Saturday: 45km, 23km (68 km) + Challenge: 22km / Sunday: 45km
MS Bike 2018 – Gimli · Hosted by MS Society of Canada - Manitoba Division
MS Bike is the largest fundraising cycling series in North America! Every year since 1989 cyclists of all ages and fitness levels across Canada get together to end Canada’s disease: multiple sclerosis. Your fundraising will help improve the quality of life of Canadians affected by MS today, and those who may receive a diagnosis tomorrow.
We will head south on Highway 9, stopping in at the Gimli Recreation Centre for lunch before heading north on Highway 8. The homestretch from Camp Morton to the Gimli Recreation Centre is along Highway 222 and then Centennial Road for the finish line, tailgate and dinner!
Cyclists looking for an added challenge will be able to ride our Challenge Leg: ride the northern portion of the route a second time, adding an additional 22km to the ride. Sunday morning starts at 9am and will feature the southern portion of our route a second time; landing back in Gimli for the final finish.
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August 28 at 7 AM - 8 PM
The Manitoba Hydro Building, 360 Portage Ave, Winnipeg, Manitoba
The Manitoba Hydro Building, 360 Portage Ave, Winnipeg, Manitoba
2018 Drop Zone Winnipeg · Hosted by SMD Foundation/Easter Seals Manitoba
Easter Seals™ Drop Zone is a national fundraising event that allows you to put on your cape, defy gravity and impact lives. You will have the opportunity to rappel off the side of a 272 foot building in downtown Winnipeg.
To secure rappel spots you need to collect pledges in the following amounts:
* Individual rappeller - raise a minimum of $1,500
* Teams of 2 - raise a minimum of $2,500
* Teams of 4- raise a minimum of $5,000
All funds raised stay here in Manitoba to help SMD develop and deliver vital services and programs to over 47,000 children, youth and adults with disabilities. For more info: https://smdfoundation.akaraisin.com/2018DropZoneWpg
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August 26 at 10 AM - 1 PM
Meet in front of the Travel Manitoba Explore Centre, the Forks Market
Meet in front of the Travel Manitoba Explore Centre, the Forks Market
Tickets $44.74 / adult including taxes and fees
Seats are non-refundable and dates cannot be changed once booked
The mini bus we have for the tour is not wheelchair accessible
Roll up for the 7th annual Magical Musical History Tour! Join local music historian and author John Einarson as he guides you through the streets of Winnipegy.
See the house where Neil Young lived and began his song writing career; see the house where Burton Cummings and Randy Bachman of The Guess Who wrote These Eyes, No Time and others as well as where Burton Cummings compose Share The Land, Rain Dance and more; see the school where Neil Young sat on the steps; where Bachman Turner Overdrive (BTO) was first conceived; the house Terry Seasons in the Sun Jacks grew up in; the spot where Neil Young met Joni Mitchell; plus more. The tour features a video of vintage photos and music as well as John’s colourful stories.
