Monster l Live Music l First Fridays l Winter Apparel Sale l Lessons in Music, Art and Photography l WAG-Qaumajuq l A Murder Mystery Night l Festival of Carols l Cribbage at Heather Curling Club

 January 3, 7:00 pm and 9:30 pm
January 4, 9:15 pm
January 5, 7:00 pm
January 6, 4:30 pm and 9:15 pm
January 7, 7:15 pm
January 10, 7:00 pm and 9:30 pm

Dave Barber Cinematheque
Tickets $10 General / $8 Students & Seniors / $6 Members
https://davebarbercinematheque.com/event/monster/2024-01-03/?fbclid=IwAR1oxCIbtWg2MTg-B_MVNMxBI3l7stqj7GM3vVt55UaWzVMDQ5EiPvQzZVg

Monster
Dir. Hirokazu Kore-eda    2023, 125 min    Japanese with English subtitles

When her young son Minato starts to behave strangely, his mother feels that there is something wrong. Discovering that a teacher is responsible, she storms into the school demanding to know what’s going on. But as the story unfolds through the eyes of mother, teacher and child, the truth gradually emerges.
“Hirokazu Kore-eda’s latest, scored by the late Ryuichi Sakamoto, is a dense, shape-shifting drama that grows more scattered as it progresses.” – Little White Lies

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Live Music

The Osborne Taphouse, 112 Osborne St, Winnipeg, MB R3L 1Y5

Join us every Thursday, Friday and Saturday, in the heart of The Osborne Strip, for Winnipeg’s best live bands. Great people and live music... what more can you ask for?  $10.99 Triples, $4.49 Domestic Cans, $5.49 pints of Double Standards, 3 for $15 Jag Bombs, “9 for $9.99” appetizers.

January 4, 9:30 pm - 1:30 am
$10 cover charge at the door

We’re stoked to feature G-Strings!
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Jan 6, 9 pm - 1:30 am
$10 cover charge at the door

A night of Pop Punk covers by an assortment of Winnipeg’s best rockers!
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Jan 12
$15 cover charge at the door

We’re stoked to feature In 2 Months, The Zapz, The Whatevermen and One of Us!

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January 13  Doors: 10PM
The Park Theatre, 698 Osborne Street Winnipeg, MB R3L 2B9
Tickets https://www.ticketweb.ca/event/dancing-queen-winnipeg-abba-x-the-park-theatre-tickets/13687968?fbclid=IwAR3GNt98Pyni4n6ETqs9rKWIfNT9U7S2bPL_wnEaB6tIX-2E5gM2Al_KLBc
Ages 18+ with Valid Physical Photo ID   non-refundable  

UP Dance Party Co. Presents 
Dancing Queen Winnipeg: ABBA x Queen Dance Party
It's time for another feel-good ABBA x Queen, disco + rock dance party! The lovely and talented Groove Belle will be spinning the music of ABBA and Queen + MORE. Get ready to sing and dance and have the time of your life!

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January 26 Doors - 8:30 pm / Show - 9:30 pm - 1 am
Tickets - $20 + Service Fees No refunds 18+
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/winterruption-2023-show-pony-bloc-parents-heavy-visions-tickets-782150783047?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwAR0Kv-iFZiNFuFf_lxE1NwfFPUe02Z4T129qjy_41Rv4G6aoLva2LpmKwEg

Times Change[d] High & Lonesome Club, 234 Main St. Wpg, MB R3C 1A8

WINTERRUPTION 2024 - Show Pony with Bloc Parents & Heavy Visions

Show Pony blend pummelling Rock N Roll sounds with gusty cowpunk sensibilities, welcoming audiences into their gritty glam-punk world through captivating melodies, spaghetti western riffs and sing-along choruses. Influenced by bands such as KISS, The Gun Club, X and The Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Show Pony’s playful approach to rock music and dynamic live show is sure to dazzle.

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January 26  Doors 7:00 pm / Show - 8:00 pm - 11 pm
West End Cultural Centre, 586 Ellice Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3B 1Z8
Tickets  No refunds
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/meule-w-rayannah-tickets-754748652537?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwAR0yA92_JFy9UUSj-t0mv4uDtnaw4MTA_FG2AWU6nqMjeJcfdbd4T2wbZQs

Meule is made of modular synths, a guitar, two drums by three musicians crossed at the bend of other Touraine bands (Thé Vanille, C4DILL4C, Lehmanns Brothers). Their music is carried by repetitive and saturated grooves a la CAN, sequencers and electronic atmospheres reminiscent of Tangerine Dream and the German kraut softs bands of the 70s.

Rayannah is a Franco-Manitoban artist, producer, beat-maker and artistic director based in Winnipeg. She unveiled her first full length studio album Nos repaires (Our Haunts) in March of 2019. She went on to be named “Francophone Artist of the Year” and “Producer of the Year” at the Western Canadian Music Awards in 2019. She has toured across Canada, Europe and Latin-America and opened for international acts including Esperanza Spalding and Cœur de Pirate.
As a producer, Rayannah has worked on a variety of projects including studio albums and sound design for theatre and film. In 2021 she stepped into the role of artistic director with her immersive multi-disciplinary project Afterglow which saw artists from different disciplines collaborate on an innovative virtual performance. She went on to found and spearhead HYPERART - a Winnipeg-based multidisciplinary festival featuring collaborative performances and installations.

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Manitoba Museum, 190 Rupet Ave, Wpg

Join us on the First Friday of every month from 4 pm to 9 pm for FREE general admission to our three core attractions – the Museum Galleries, the Planetarium, and the Science Gallery. No ticket is required for First Friday programming, supported by Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries.

Current month's programming: https://manitobamuseum.ca/event/first-fridays/

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Jan 5 - 7

Winter Apparel Sale
Once Upon A Child - Winnipeg West, 1330 Ellice Ave, Wpg, MB R3G 0E9

Long sleeves, sweaters, sweatshirts, sweater vests, pants, overalls, 1 PC outfits with long sleeves, 2 PC outfits with pants, dresses with long sleeves. 90% off winter apparel items
*Clearance does NOT include PINK tags
* Excludes preemie & newborn, Final sale, While supplies last,
Cannot be combined with other offers/discounts, Not valid on previous purchases.

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Lessons in Music, Art and Photography

January 6, 13, 20 & 27, 1:30 pm
Manitoba Conservatory of Music & Arts
515 Portage Ave, Wpg, MB R3B 2E9

https://mcma.ca/program/intro-to-instruments-130-pm/?fbclid=IwAR3uJAgw34lbF_4HLpJojgEkQge-x9gPUtGbu132qW0RsI_LyhJhOzPVJoM

Intro to Instruments 

Instructors: Phil Natividad, Vijay Chalasani, Todd Martin
Is your child ready to start private lessons? Have they participated in early childhood programs and are curious about what comes next? This group class will introduce children to a different instrumental discipline each week, letting them decide what they like best as they transition into private instruction.
Will it be Violin? Piano? Ukulele? Voice? Try them all!

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MAWA Mentoring Artists for Women's Art, 611 Main St, Winnipeg, MB R3B 1E1

Jan 13, 1 pm - 4 pm
$15. All women and gender diverse artists welcome.

Register: https://mawa.ca/events/digital-drawing-in-procreate-with-cato-cormier?fbclid=IwAR3Vv6Lv8ZGYE6ennWc73Y_BOYNVHlMTHJTYZ-hA1zG4YVUjHHERPhJWDfI

Learn about the essential features of Procreate, the digital drawing app (for iPad only) that has become indispensable for many since its launch in 2011. This workshop will take you through the basics of this versatile and user-friendly drawing tool: how to create a canvas; all about brushes (line weight, opacity, texture, customization); blending; layering; undos and redos; adding text; making adjustments; sharing your work... and much more!
The afternoon will consist of a series of live demonstrations followed by some hands-on activities. Please bring along an iPad and stylus pen, with Procreate installed and ready to use.

Cato Cormier is a self-taught illustrator and cartoonist. They draw strange humanoids, regular folks and the bits and bobs that make up their worlds. Much of their work explores the joy and absurdity of having a body. It is at times surreal, often cheeky and always earnest.
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Jan 14, 10 am - 1 pm

Dalnavert Museum and Visitors' Centre, 61 Carlton St, Winnipeg, MB
Tickets https://mawa.ca/events/drawing-at-dalnavert?fbclid=IwAR37RbaHB1fR69CeB2X9kX1kXTLU0GxZd3wd3IC0BrlIwsafshwITlnZUTM
$8 to cover museum entrance fee.
Indigenous people receive free admission. Email info@mawa.ca to let us know to expect you!

Join MAWA at the Dalnavert Museum, an ornate Victorian mansion in downtown Winnipeg, for a tour and unstructured sketching in a cozy setting. This unique museum transports you to the 19th century the second you step inside. Built in 1895, it is one of the finest examples of Queen Anne Revival architecture in Western Canada. It has an extensive collection of period furnishings and bric-à-brac set in domestic tableaux. There are literally thousands of objects to challenge your artist-self, including period glassware.

Please bring your own materials. Note: No wet, dusty or chalky media, out of respect for the artifacts. Markmaking with pencils and tablet only.
Learn more about the Dalnavert Museum: https://www.friendsofdalnavert.ca/

Dalnavert Museum and Visitors' Centre is a national and provincial historic site

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Jan 20, 11:30 - 1:30
https://winnipegphotography.group/?r=e&fbclid=IwAR2TSDwch6lCgkFH_LY_Bxzl2dhqs3xRuqSS49BYEhFGT7DSonW78rZTjXA

Winnipeg Photography Group
Smartphone Photography - Rafid Hasim
Unlock the potential of your pocket-sized creativity at the Smartphone Photography Meetup! Join us for a gathering where the power of your smartphone camera is the star of the show.

Gain insights from an expert photographer who will share their experiences and secrets to achieving outstanding results with smartphone photography. Connect with fellow photography enthusiasts, share tips and tricks, and build friendships with people who share your passion. All skill levels are welcome!

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WAG-Qaumajuq, 300 Memorial Boulevard, Winnipeg, MB, R3C 1V1
204.786.6641
wag.ca

to January 6, with reruns in March, in the Murial Richardson Auditorium
The Cannes Lions 2023 International Festival of Creativity is here! Presented annually since 1954 by the Globe and Mail, the Cannes Lions are the most prestigious international creative communications awards in the advertising and communication industry. Don’t miss some of the most entertaining, inspirational and humorous commercials from around the world, including a selection of bronze, silver, gold and grand prix winners from the past year.

Tickets   https://www.wag.ca/event/cannes-lions-3/
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ᓯᑯ ᕿᕐᓂᖅᓯᓯᒪᔪᖅ | Dark Ice is now officially open to the public. Our newest exhibition, Dark Ice is a collection of photographic work by Leslie Reid and Robert Kautuk, which will be on view until May 26.
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Until March 17 - the 2021 Kenojuak Ashevak Memorial Award (KAMA) winner, Tarralik Duffy's Gasoline Rainbows. Also on view is Anaanatta Unikkaangit (Our Mother's Stories) until early February, and Tim Gardner: The Full Story until April 28. There are only a few months left to see the staggering selection of works in Inuit Sanaugangit: Art Across Time, so don't forget to check it out before it closes in March, 2024!
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Shop Local. Shop Unique. Shop Handmade. ShopWAG! From locally crafted textiles and jewellery to exceptional carvings and works on paper, discover the art of gift giving with us. ShopWAG’s knowledgeable team is here to help make your shopping a little easier.
Shop in person during regular Gallery hours. Shop online at shop.wag.ca for shipping across Canada!

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January 11 Doors 6:00 / Mystery starts at 7:00

Torque Brewing, 330 - 830 King Edward Street, Wpg, MB
Ticket price includes one 10 oz Torque too! @ $30 / person
https://app.3common.com/event/public/murder-mystery-and-beer-night-at-torque-brewing-tap-room-6505da3d05735ba4a4dfe94e

Join us for Murder on Tap – A Murder Mystery Night at Torque Brewing, an award-winning craft brewery located near the Winnipeg airport. Come early, it's rush seating!
Master Brewer, Finnegan Kegwater, thinks he has created the next great beer that will make him rich but something sinister happens...
Do you like true crime podcasts?
Fancy yourself an amateur detective?
Enjoy live, interactive theatre?
You're going to love Murder on the Menu!
Spend some time enjoying a Torque beverage while solving a murder mystery.

We are proud to announce that our new friends at Whodunit Mystery Bookstore will have a pop up book stand at our mystery!
Food will be available for purchase from a pop up stand TBA

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Jan 14, 2 p.m.

St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church, 737 Bannerman Ave
The event is presented at no cost, although donations are graciously accepted.

Join us for our Festival of Carols. Originating in the 1960s, the Festival of Carols has already become a beloved and long-awaited community event.

Oseredok is proud to continue the beautiful Ukrainian Christmas tradition of singing koliadky (carols) and schedrivky (New Year’s songs) this holiday season as well. We unite choirs from across Winnipeg, sharing this cherished custom with the public and bringing the community together for this special performance.

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Jan 17, 6:30 pm - 9 pm

Heather Curling Club, 120 Youville St, Winnipeg, MB R2H 2S1
No Age limit, however, it’s not wheelchair accessible.
No cost to play currently.
All skills welcome. Cards and boards provided. I also provide name tags.

Cribbage returns to the Heather Curling Club!
My name is Lyndon, I've lived in Winnipeg for the past 20 years. I've been playing cribbage off and on probably since I was 10. I joined a cribbage group in early 2019, really enjoyed play with the group. It was on Wilton. However, my work schedule changed since that year and late 2021 and early 2022, my dream was to host my own cribbage nights.
So, I started buying cribbage boards and cards and now have a great stock for large groups. We are still a small group, but I could host up to 80 players.
Winnipeg Free Press had a story on the cribbage nights in the November 10th paper. The online version is updated with photos of myself.

We play in an area of the club’s fully licensed restaurant. They have some good selections on their menu. Feel free to come before and have a bite to eat. You can bring your own water.

We play in partners, where winners move to the next table and switch with one that didn’t win. You don’t need to bring a partner either, come solo and you'll join a table. This is just a fun night to meet people.

Operation Red Nose l Corin Raymond l Craft Markets l Donate at Holiday Lights & Train l Winnipeg Aboriginal Film Festival l Let It Glow 2023 l Jaimie Isaac l Winnipeg Winter Bus Tour l Winnipeg Babysitter l A Christmas Story l Family Discovery Day

Nov 25
Dec 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 31

https://rednosewpg.ca/ 

CALL (204) 947-6673

https://rednosewpg.ca/our-service/

The BEST way to get home this Holiday Season!

Spend time with your friends and family celebrating the Holidays and use Operation Red Nose's FREE designated driver program to get you AND your vehicle home safe and sound this Season!

One quick call to our Red Nose Hotline and we will dispatch one of our volunteer drive teams to your pick-up location. Two of the drive team members will drive you and your guests home while the third team member follows in the team escort vehicle. When you arrive at your drop-off location, the team will reunite and continue on to their next assignment.

Phones are open from 9:00 pm to 3:00 am on operation nights.
Please call 30 to 45 min prior to your preferred pick-up time to request a ride.

Service Areas
The City of Winnipeg and surrounding areas (limit of 10 KM outside of the Perimeter Hwy).
Rural locations please note:
• Requests for rides for the area between Selkirk and Winnipeg may result in a transfer between Operation Red Nose teams in Winnipeg and Selkirk  and are dependent on drive team availability in both locations.
• Requests for rides to further locations outside of Winnipeg are dependent on weather conditions and drive team availability.

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December 1 doors open 7 / show 7:30 PM
St. John’s Heritage Church and Arts Centre, 88 McArthur Ave., Lac Du Bonnet, MB
Tickets  https://bit.ly/corinraymond    $25

Join us for an unforgettable night at The Listening Room Concert Series featuring the incredible Singer-Songwriter Corin Raymond, hailed as a storyteller who makes you feel like you've known his tales your whole life (The Globe and Mail), will enchant you with his soulful tunes and captivating narratives.

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Craft Markets

December 1, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
December 2, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Via Rail Union Station, 123 Main Street, Winnipeg

We are so excited to announce our annual
Pitâw Mīno Muskîkî 2023 Indigenous Winter Market
“brings good medicine”
Shopping, food and baking, music, crafts for kids, and more.
@medicinegardensociety, @anishinaabegirl, and @blackwolfdogx

The building extends for 350 ft along Main Street, with the entrance close to the intersection of Main Street and Broadway. The building's entrance doors are located under a decorative iron canopy that projects from the austere white limestone. Atop the building is a large dome.

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December 2 & 3, 11 am - 6 pm
Grand Royal Hotel Amber Room, McPhillips St, Wpg  
There is space for parking
$5 entrance fee (under 7 free) gives you a chance to win our auction prizes.

Orich Canada Christmas Bazaar & Market
This is the 2nd Bazaar KanTo 44 has held since the pandemic and we want YOU to be a part of it. Orich will make a personal donation to a non profit organization of choice.
zumba / games for kids & adults / door prizes / entertainment

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December 21, 5 pm - 9 pm
Robert A. Steen Community Centre, 980 Palmerston Avenue Wpg, R3G 1J9
Phone # 204-783-5616

The Wicked Bazaar presents A Yuletide Winter Solstice Night Market
A gorgeous array of witchy and alternative makers ready for all your last minute Christmas shopping needs. Browse our 40 vendors and shop local (and creepy) this Christmas season.

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Donate at Holiday Lights & Train

The Salo Family Light Show is up and running at 172 Bridgewood Drive!
Our light shows will run every night from 6-10 pm. Tune to 88.9 FM to hear the music. 
New this year are our angel wings - come and try out the different colours!
Donations for Children's Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba are graciously accepted in our cash box or online (using our link or QR code). Thank you for your generosity!
http://chfm.convio.net/goto/salofamilylightshow23

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December 2, 9 pm - 9:45 pm
At grade crossing on Panet Road and Molson Street

The CPKC Holiday Train 2023 is coming to Winnipeg! The Canadian Pacific Christmas train is a magical event that spreads holiday cheer and puts on live events at each stop. The train will be lit up with holiday lights and decorations, and will feature free, half-hour live concerts by Anyway Gang.
The Holiday Train is a great way to get into the festive mood while contributing to a good cause. Guests are encouraged to bring non-perishable food and/or cash donations for their local food bank/pantry who will be on site taking collections.

The train will also stop at Whitemouth (December 2, 6:50 pm), Portage La Prairie (December 4, 11:15 am), Neepawa (December 4 2:35 pm), Minnedosa (December 4, 4 pm) and Shoal Lake (December 4, 7:15 pm).      https://wpgforfree.ca/event/cp-holiday-train/

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Dec 6, 7 am - 5 pm
Dec 7, 6 am - 9:30 pm
Dec 8, 10:30 am - 10 pm
Dec 9, noon - 10 pm
Dec 10, 1 pm - 4 pm
Scotiabank Theater Winnipeg, 817 St. James Street, Wpg
Tickets  https://app.promotix.com/events/details/WAFF-Black-Friday-Pass-Sale-50---tickets

The Winnipeg Aboriginal Film Festival - WAFF
Waff.ca Black Friday Passes are 50% off this weekend only!

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Dec 8, 9, 10, 11, 15, 16, 17, 18        6:30 pm - 8 pm
Grant Memorial Church, 877 Wilkes Ave., Wpg
Completely free!

Experience the joy of Christmas with Let It Glow - one of the most wonderful drive-thru light and music shows in town! This spectacular event is returning for its third edition, and it's brighter than ever before!

There's something for everyone at this emerging city-wide Christmas tradition, so bring your loved ones along! You'll get to drive through Grant Memorial Church, where you'll be treated to a dazzling 4-minute show of lights, videos, and music that tells the original story of Christmas. And there will be delicious snacks and hot chocolate waiting for you!

Let It Glow is also the perfect starting point for the famous Lindenwoods Lights! Begin your tour here and then visit the incredible family light displays on Polar Bear Lane and other locations.

Grant Memorial Church welcomes everyone looking to experience the Christmas glee, so come and join us! You can visit as many times as you like, and it's completely free! However, for safety reasons, please keep in mind that walk-thru visits are not allowed.
Come with your family and friends to be surrounded by the glow of Christmas at Let It Glow!

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Dec. 13  doors open at 6:15pm / screening begins at 7pm
WAG-Qaumajuq, 300 Memorial Blvd.
Seated is limited. Tickets required.

Decolonizing Lens and Gallery 1C03 present ‘Mino Pimatisiwin Wiisiniwin’
⁠Join us as we view the film screening of artist Jaimie Isaac’s project.
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Jaimie Isaac is an interdisciplinary artist and curator, a member of Sagkeeng First Nation in Treaty 1 Territory, and is of mixed heritage (Anishinaabe and British descent). In her film project, ‘Mino Pimatisiwin Wiisiniwin’ (Living the Good Life Food), Isaac explores the sharing of knowledge and language with her mother through making food.⁠
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Refreshments served, followed by panel discussion in Ilipvik (Learning Steps) at 7:45pm. ⁠
⁠After the discussion, join us for the reception in Ilavut to pick up some information about the film at our publication and coffee/tea station from 8:15-9pm.

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Dec 13, 14, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22     6:30 pm - 9 pm or 7 pm - 9:30 pm
Union Station, 123 Main St, Winnipeg, MB R3C, Canada
Tickets    Adults: $46.60 / Children: $23.45 (max 3 per family)
Groups of 15 + adults: $40.43 pp. (email to make arrangements)
https://www.squarepegtours.com/tours/winnipeg-winter-bus-tour/  

Presented by SquarePeg Tours, the Winnipeg Winter Bus Tour will explore the city's December history, the history of Western holiday traditions, plus, there will be trivia, prizes, music, and more! Travel in comfort in a beautiful coach bus that has been Grinch proofed.
This is not a Christmas lights tour.

Starting: Inside the Rotunda of the Union Station (Via Rail).
Finishing: Close to Wawanesa Parking lot
Free parking on streets after 5:30pm or in Wawanesa parking lot.
Maximum Bus Size: 54

If we don't meet the required minimum number of guests (25), your booking will be transferred to another tour date or refunded.  You will be notified in advance via email.  Tickets are non-refundable, non transferable for your cancellations and no-shows.

Select from the list, or contact Kristen at info@squarepegtours.com or (204) 898-4678 to book a private tour. Minimum number to run a private tour is 34 adults.

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Dec. 16
Dave Barber Cinematheque
Tickets  https://davebarbercinematheque.com/event/gimme-some-truth-winnipeg-babysitter/

Dave Barber Cinematheque and Gimme Some Truth Documentary Festival
Artist/Curator: Daniel Barrow      2023, Canada, 113 min

Daniel Barrow’s recently completed 2023 iteration of the hybrid curatorial/archival/expanded cinema project Winnipeg Babysitter, examining Winnipeg’s unique history of public access television, premiered last October at the Vancouver International Film Festival.

Since 2006 Barrow has been presenting excerpts from this independent archive in a series of international presentations. Barrow has continued researching, collecting footage and has become a touchstone of sorts for community access creators who want their work archived, remembered and reexamined as media artworks.

In the late 70s and throughout the 80s, Winnipeg experienced a golden age of public access television. Anyone with a creative dream, concept or politic would be endowed with airtime and professional production services. Winnipeg Babysitter traces unique vignettes from a brief synapse in broadcasting history when Winnipeg cable companies were mandated to provide public access as a condition of their license.

When SHAW Cable purchased Winnipeg’s local cable station VPW, rumour circulated that they had destroyed the public access television archives and were systematically dismantling the public access services. Shortly thereafter, artist Daniel Barrow began researching, compiling and archiving a history of independently produced television in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Programs could only be found in the VHS collections of the original producers, television collectors, fans and enthusiasts. This is an archival project that restores a previously lost history.

Daniel Barrow performs an overhead projected commentary, tracing the histories of public access television in Manitoba, and describing the various biographies of each television producer and personality. Blu-ray will be available for the first time at the screening.

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Dec. 21
The Metropolitan Entertainment Centre
Tickets  Adult  $44.99 / Seniors Price (60+) $34.99 / Children 10 & Under $24.99
plus taxes and fees per person     https://www.ticketmaster.ca/the-met-dinner-a-movie-a-winnipeg-manitoba-12-21-2023/event/11005F61E3833A4C

The Metropolitan Entertainment Centre is proud to present our Dinner & A Movie program featuring the classic movie A Christmas Story and our Signature Holiday Buffet, the best way to enjoy a great movie, time with your friends and family, with a unique dining experience.
Buffet opens at 5:00pm and will be available until 6:45pm. Just before you settle in for the movie to start at 7:00pm, we will bring you hot buttered popcorn to enjoy during the movie.
It gets better at intermission when we serve you coffee, and give you the opportunity to refresh your beverages at our walk-up bar to enjoy for the second half of the movie.

For any questions, please email themetadmin@canadinns.com

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Dec. 24, 8 am - 5 pm
Thermëa - Winnipeg, 775 Crescent Dr, Winnipeg, MB R3T 1X3
Book online over at thermea.ca  $86 (+ tax) per person
Select the correct number of visitors, including children (8+) during your reservation.
Once the reservation is completed, we will get in touch to go over the details.

Family Discovery Day
- The thermal experience (saunas, baths and rest areas)
- Special Aufguss sauna rituals
- Interactive experiences for our new spa-goers
- And plenty more to discover!
Our restaurants will include exclusive and exciting age-appropriate menu options.
Places are limited, so act fast to secure the perfect wintry spa day with the kids!

Each child aged 8 to 10 must be accompanied by at least one adult.
One adult may accompany two children, ages 11 to 15.

Legislative Building Free Tours l Please Help Our Food Banks l Don’t Toss Out Good Food l Halloween l Theatre of Everyday l Winnipeg Architecture Foundation FREE Events l ABBA Disco Party l Sales: Antiques & Crafts l Miss Chief Eagle Testickle

 Legislative Building free tours

We are pleased to welcome you to the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba
https://www.gov.mb.ca/legislature/visiting/tour.html

Public guided tours (groups under 10 guests), in English or French, every Friday at 2 pm.
Phone (204) 945-5813 or e-mail tour_reservation@leg.gov.mb.ca to book.

For groups larger than 10 guests see registration form
https://www.gov.mb.ca/legislature/visiting/docs/reservation_form.pdf
Limit of 30 people admitted for each guided tour.
Reservation or walk-up on first come first serve basis. Space not guaranteed without reservation. Reservations held until the start of the hour.
Please note that our office is closed for visits on statutory holidays.

Tour Information Pamphlets
Indoor Tour Information Pamphlets
https://www.gov.mb.ca/legislature/visiting/docs/indoorselfguidedtour.pdf
Outdoor Tour Information Pamphlets
https://www.gov.mb.ca/legislature/visiting/docs/outdoorselfguidedtour.pdf

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 Please Help Our Food Banks

During these times there has been a growing need for help from our food banks, especially by parents of young children.
Please remember your fellow Winnipeggers during these difficult times. The best thing you could donate is money so that the food banks can buy what is truly needed at a fraction of the cost. Call your local Food Banks to learn what the can accept and what they need.

Many local organizations and sporting events have set up bins to collect donations to help others.

Don’t know what to buy?
This list of ideas and comments has been shared on social media:

1. Everyone donates Kraft Mac and Cheese in the box. They rarely use it because it calls for milk and butter. (It can be prepared with the pasta cooking water).
2. Boxed milk which does not require refrigeration is a treasure, as kids need it.
3. Everyone donates pasta sauce and spaghetti noodles.
4. Canned veggies and soup, especially with pop tops, are necessities.
5. Oil is a luxury but needed for Rice a-Roni.
6. Spices or salt and pepper would be a real Christmas gift.
7. Tea bags and coffee make them feel like you care.
8. Sugar and flour are treats.
9. They enjoy fresh produce donated by farmers and grocery stores.
10. Seeds are good in Spring and Summer because gardening can be done by some.
11. They rarely get fresh meat.
12. Tuna and crackers make a good lunch.
13. Everyone loves Stove Top Stuffing and Hamburger Helper.
14. They get lots of peanut butter and jelly but need sandwich bread.
15. Butter or margarine is nice too.
16. Eggs are a real commodity.
17. Cake mix and frosting makes it possible to make a child’s birthday cake.
18. Dishwashing detergent is very expensive and is always appreciated.
19. Feminine hygiene products are necessities.
20. Canned ham and corned beef are great for protein. Both have keys to open.

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Don’t Toss Out Good Food

Food prices are still high. No one wants to eat unsafe food, but there is confusion over what the dates mean.
Hope this helps you to get your money’s worth out of your purchases.

October 28, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Garden City Shopping Mall, 2305 McPhillips, Next to the Food Court & Mall Entrance.

Come join the Winnipeg Police Service for Treat N Fleet - Halloween
Treat N Fleet features Halloween safety tips, candy, costumes and cop cars!

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October 30, 7 PM
X-Cues, 551 Sargent Ave.

Theatre of Everyday by Grant Guy
The inaugeral cabaret for the 2023/24 season with guest stars Bela Luna and Murray Toews (Winnipeg) and Picasso Gaglione (Knoxville, Tennessee.
Video/Music/Performance and some pertinent poetry.

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Winnipeg Architecture Foundation FREE Events

We have moved into the newly renovated offices of the Manitoba Association of Architects at 101-177 Lombard Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3B 0W5. Come visit us and see the new space during one of our FREE noon hour programmes happening this November.
 
We are currently able to accept visitors by appointment only. The WAF online shop is open 24/7 and free pick up is available.   
https://shop.winnipegarchitecture.ca/?mc_cid=966e25466c&mc_eid=f876453815

November 3, 12:00 pm - 1 pm
101-177 Lombard Avenue (wheelchair accessible)
John D. Atchison Architect: An Illustrated Talk

Join researcher and writer Gail Perry for an illustrated lecture about the prolific and accomplished architect John D. Atchison. Trained in Chicago, Atchison later worked with “the father of the American skyscraper”, William Le Baron Jenney. After working in Chicago for 11 years (including on the 1893 Columbian World Exposition) he moved to Winnipeg 1905.

In under twenty years, John D. Atchison shaped the backdrop of Winnipeg, designing over 160 buildings (some 60 of them still in use) and advocated for its green and monumental spaces. He was a proponent of the City Beautiful Movement, a member of several civic planning committees and an advocate for the mall approach to the Legislative Building.

John D. Atchison designed 177 Lombard. Gail Perry’s exhibit, “177 Lombard Avenue”, will be on display and we encourage folks to arrive early to view the display.

More Information: https://winnipegarchitecture.ca/john-d-atchison-architect-an-illustrated-talk/?fbclid=IwAR3PQKOKSfSvlrquDsHldVpDUmrCil35wJp-3FhDrPkHkHnj-zDpBQn6Zzo

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November 9, 12:00 pm - 1 pm

Join us for a lunch hour screening of “Places+Spaces: Winnipeg”. Director Noam Gonick, Producer Leslie Stafford, and Host Hayden Mushinsk will be in attendance for a Q&A following the screening.
 
This is a series of vignettes that reveal some of the city’s most iconic buildings and communities. Stunning visuals and fascinating backstories showcase housing projects, libraries, places of worship, historic banks, skyscrapers and civic buildings, highlighting the city’s architecture and design.

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November 23, 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm

Join us for a screening of “Writing on the Wall,” a documentary about Winnipeg’s Ghost Signs.
 
Winnipeg has one of the largest and most well preserved collections of hand painted signs in North America. Ghost signs are hand-painted, outdoor ads that have been preserved on sides of buildings. They are also known as fading ads or brick ads and were prevalent from the 1890s through to the 1960s. As outdoor advertising mediums evolved, ghost signs became less popular and were replaced by billboards and vinyl banners.

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November 4     Doors open 7:30 pm / band plays at 9 pm.
171 Dumoulin St, Winnipeg, MB R2H 0E2
$20 Tickets available at ABBAdiscoparty.com or direct link:
https://organizer.3common.com/event/651dda5f07a1b6b9c1d8f48c

CALLING ALL DANCING QUEENS AND KINGS!
Come dance the night away at The Super Douper ABBA Disco Party, featuring ABBA tribute band, The Super Troupers, and a Video DJ dance party of 70s (and some 80s) dance hits!
Come dressed in your grooviest 70s outfit and be ready to party like it's 1979!

$10 from every ticket sold will go to the St-Boniface Hospital Foundation.
Support a great charity and have fun, too!

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Sales: Antiques & Crafts

November 5, 10 am - 4 pm
Viscount Gort Hotel, 1674 Portage Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3J
Admission $5, children 12 and under free.
Lots of Free parking at the hotel and across the street at Polo Park.

Manitoba Antique Association Fall Sale
Come browse our many tables to find that treasure you're looking for!
Lots of Pyrex, art glass, mid-century decor, jewellery, farmhouse antiques and more!

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November 25, 10 am - 3 pm
Breezy Bend CC, 7620 Roblin Blvd., Headingley
$2 entry that will be fully donated to The Dream Factory!

Come down for the annual Fox and Fern Market!
Over 40 local vendors!
Breezy Bend will be serving some delicious food and drinks.

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November 25, 10 am - 4 pm
East End Arena, 517 Pandora Ave E, Winnipeg, MB R2C 0A5

Winter Makers Market by Tails of Freedom Rescue Inc.
30+ hand made vendors and boutique food creators!

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December 1, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
December 2, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Via Rail Union Station, 123 Main Street

Pitâw Mīno Muskîkî 2023 Indigenous winter market
“brings good medicine”
There will be shopping, food + baking, music, crafts for kids, and more.
Brought to you by @medicinegardensociety, @anishinaabegirl, and @blackwolfdogx

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November 28 Doors at 6 pm / Event at 7 pm
Winnipeg Art Gallery-Qaumajuq
Muriel Richardson Auditorium, 300 Memorial Blvd, Winnipeg, MB R3C 1V1
Tickets https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-memoirs-of-miss-chief-eagle-testickle-kent-monkman-and-gisele-gordon-tickets-738170918087

by McNally Robinson Booksellers in association with McClelland & Stewart. This event will NOT be streamed on our YouTube channel. Signed books will be available at the door.

The two volumes follows Miss Chief as she moves through time, from a complex lived experience of Cree cosmology, to the arrival of European settlers, to the colonial violence and tragedies of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Blending history, fiction, and memoir, this is a deeply Cree and gloriously queer revisioning of our shared history.

Join celebrated Cree artist Kent Monkman and his long-time collaborator Gisèle Gordon as they discuss their new work "The Memoirs of Miss Chief Eagle Testickle: A True and Exact Accounting of the History of Turtle Island", a genre-defying work based on the paintings of one the most important painters working today that will remake readers' understanding of the land called North America. A story of this continent that reframes the narrative to be one of Indigenous resilience, reshaping our shared understanding and lighting the path ahead.

After a reading with Miss Chief Eagle Testickle, Monkman and Gordon join host Niigaan Sinclair for a conversation.

Monkman’s artworks are held in the public collections of institutions such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Hirshhorn Museum, the Denver Art Museum, and the National Gallery of Canada. For decades his paintings have featured a recurring character: his gender-fluid alter ego Miss Chief Eagle Testickle, a time-traveling, shape-shifting, supernatural being who reverses the colonial gaze.

Gisèle Gordon is a settler media artist and writer based in Dish With One Spoon Territory (Toronto, Canada). Her solo work includes the feature-length documentary, "The Tunguska Project" (Best Feature Length Film at the Planet in Focus Film Festival, 2005), and the video installations "Crosscurrent" (2013 Moscow Biennale) and "The Land that Dreams".

Art Showings l Writers’ Launches & Events by Winnipeg International Writers Festival l Halloween Fun l Fundraiser Show for Mental Health Awareness l Live Music

Art Showings

MAWA Mentoring Artists for Women's Art

Exhibition to September 28, Wednesday - Friday, 10 am - 4 pm

MAWA is hosting a members’ showcase and sale entitled Food, a banquet of creativity featuring works from MAWA members in a wide range of styles and mediums. Some of the work will be for sale, with all proceeds going to the artists.
Dining customs carry diverse cultural meanings, including notions of family, culture, hospitality and propriety. They encompass etiquette and taboos, and reflect our identity.
Food conjures the senses of sight, smell and taste. It also implies sustenance on different levels - food for thought! In the visual arts, food has held a wide variety of metaphoric meanings, including prosperity, generosity, fertility, sex, death and decay. Food is so much more than what we simply eat.
Participating artists: Adriana Alarcón, Mishelle Aminov Kosonovsky, Marie Antonette, Avery Ascher, Michelle Blackmon, Beatriz Barahona, Mahfuza Beauty, Jacqueline Bergman, Hollande Bezan, Lisa Bissett, Marie Bodnar, Kelly Campbell, Connie Chappel, Karen Cornelius, Alice Crawford, Alison Davis, Dena Decter, P. Desmet Franklin, Qian Ding, Dove, Joanne Dumas, Rosemary Dzus, Heidi Eigenkind, Cori Jaye Ettienne, Karen Fletcher, Diana Fred, Jane Gateson, Selene Gaytan Correa, Briony Haig, Bonnie Hallman, Jana Hamilton, Jessie Jannuska, Pamela Jeffrey, Glen Johnson, Lia Karras, Allison Kendall, Nora Kobrinsky, Miranda Kudajczyk, Anita Lebeau, Zoë LeBrun, Ingrid Lincoln, Monica Lowe, Annette Lowe, Kim Malenchak, Bonnie Marin, Francine Martin, Suzanne Mouflier, Elise Nadeau, Kristin Nelson, Agnes Neufeld, Ursula Neufeld, Loricia Pacholko, Pat Penner, Tracy Peters, Lainie Rosner, Alba Sawatsky, Karen Schmidt Humiski, Theresa Shaw, Kathleen Shellrude, Nicole Shimonek, Leesa Streifler, Margaret Switala, Melanee Tessler, Diana Thorneycroft, Jacqueline Trudeau, Jackie Turnbull, Sheri Turner, Susan Turner, Dulya Uhanovitage, Marika Veith, Karen Wardle, Tricia Wasney, Heidi Werner and Lisa Wood

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Oct 22, 2 p.m.

A host of hauntings by Erika DeFreitas
Free with reception to follow the lecture. All welcome!
Erika DeFreitas’ multidisciplinary practice includes performance, photography, video, installation, textiles, drawing and writing. Placing emphasis on gesture, process, the body, documentation and paranormal phenomena, DeFreitas mines concepts of loss, post-memory, legacy and objecthood.
The Wendy Wersch Lecture is an annual event that celebrates the memory of Winnipeg artist Wendy Wersch and is dedicated to exploring issues related to autonomy for women artists. The lectures focus on women in the arts as role models for innovative cultural investigation. The series builds awareness of feminist art criticism, activism and practice.

MAWA is a ground level accessible space, with an accessible entrance and washrooms. ASL is provided upon request, with two weeks notice. Service animals are welcome. We request that all guests refrain from wearing scented products. MAWA programming is open to participants of all genders unless otherwise noted. Washrooms are gender neutral. Any questions, please contact the office at 204-949-9490 or email info@mawa.ca

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Oct 6, 6 pm - 9 pm
Arts AccessAbility Network Manitoba, 329 Cumberland
Free event!

Opening reception for Jude Palace's digital drawing show
I Do Not Make Art for Anyone; I Make Art for You
Palace’s work is busy, exuberant, tragic, and appears as a chaotic jumble of bright colours, creating an intriguing narrative. We will be projecting the artwork onto the wall of our building in large format in the East parking lot. There will be music, art, and snacks!

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Writers’ Launches & Events by Winnipeg International Writers Festival

Carol Shields Auditorium located in the Millennium Library, 251 Donald St
Admission is free.
Our Afternoon Book Chats are back! Books available for purchase. You can get it signed!

Sept 28, 2 pm
Raye Anderson and Tamara Cherry: When it comes to violent crimes, "Sing a Song of Summer", a murder mystery, probes the line between truth and fiction, while "The Trauma Beat", an investigative memoir, examines the distress these types of crimes cause to victims, journalists, and emergency personnel.
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Oct 12, 2  p.m.
Lauren Carter and Catherine Leroux: Short stories about our longing for connection but also the need for independence? Or a gorgeously translated novel about a community-focused version of the future? No matter what you’re into, both "Places Like These" and "The Future" bring us closer to an understanding of our humanity.

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Hosted live in the Atrium of McNally Robinson Booksellers, Grant Park
To attend events at the store: https://www.mcnallyrobinson.com/event-attendance
The venue is accessible.

Sept 29, 7 pm - 8 pm
also simultaneous YouTube stream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96eLW7DDTCI

Join Beatrice Mosionier as she launches the 40th anniversary edition of her groundbreaking classic.
Born in St. Boniface, Beatrice Mosionier is a Métis writer. Beatrice was three years old when the Children’s Aid Society of Winnipeg took her from her family. Losing both of her sisters to suicide compelled Beatrice to use her experiences growing up in foster homes to write "In Search of April Raintree". She has written several other books, a play and a short film, and she is the former publisher of Pemmican Publications.
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Oct 21, 7 pm - 8 pm
also simultaneous YouTube stream: https://www.youtube.com/live/8yMm_q5_Qsg

Join Marlene Epp for the Winnipeg launch of "Eating Like a Mennonite: Food and Community across Borders", an exploration of the meaning of Mennonite foodways, around the table and around the world.
Looking at Mennonites past and present, Epp shows that foodstuffs (cuisine) and foodways (practices) depend on historical and cultural context. Marlene Epp is professor emeritus of history at Conrad Grebel University College at the University of Waterloo.

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Halloween Fun

Sept 29 & 30, Two shows nightly: 6:30 & 8:30 pm

Seven Oaks House Museum
$20 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spirits-of-seven-oaks-ghostly-walking-tours-tickets-715716115167

The Spirits of Seven Oaks scare again!
Our signature event returns with more strange and spooky tales from the historic past. Learn about paranormal events inside the museum and embark on a tour of the Seven Oaks neighbourhood led by the author of "Haunted Winnipeg" and "Haunted Manitoba", who will share eerie stories along the way.
Participants will hear of a historic battle that continues to be fought to this day, visit the oldest haunted house in Winnipeg and hear of the vanishing Red River cart.
Brave souls will explore Seven Oaks House by candlelight, as they learn about the paranormal activity within its walls.

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Oct 7, 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.

Across The Board Game Café, Unit 105, 211 Bannatyne Avenue, Winnipeg
(204) 691-3422         info@acrosstheboardcafe.com
A free event!  No ticket necessary, but reservations are recommended!
$10 adult and $6 child (12 and under) gaming fee applies.

Shiver me timbers! Grab yer best mateys and join us for our 2nd Annual Pirate Party!
The cafe will be transformed into a pirate paradise featuring exciting drink specials, decor, costumes, plenty of pirate themed games, and more! Avast, ye must be dressed as a pirate to enter! Pirate gear will be provided for any scallywags. Our game experts will be happy to teach you a new pirate themed game or two, and of course you’ll have access to our full games library of 1600+ games.
Book a table now https://acrosstheboardcafe.com/book-a-table/
Across the Board is a licensed restaurant, so food and drink options are available.

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Oct 20, 9 p.m. – LATE | 18+

Club Happenings, 114B Osborne St, Winnipeg
Tickets: https://hecticevents.com/products/halloween2023

Our annual Hectic Halloween party returns!
Join us in celebrating 5 years of events & music, featuring Edmonton co-headliners SPRITZUR and KVROT! along with local artists AXCID, Krometric, PRZM, Toppleganger, and TORN!
COSTUME CONTEST - Ghosts? Goblins? Witches? Whatever it is, wear it to Hectic Halloween for a chance to win the $100 cash prize! To qualify, just rock your best Halloween costume to the party. Winner will be judged based on epicness, effort, and creativity!

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Oct 21, 5-10 pm & Oct 22, 2-7pm
Robert Steen Community Centre

A Thinning of the Veil Samhain Market
The Wicked Bazaar is super excited to present this really spooky, cool and unique Halloween market with cool witchy wares, readers, psychics and more, just in time for Samhain!

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Oct 27, 4 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Garrick Hotel Bar

This is the Halloween Party our regulars are waiting for!
It's a fun night of dressing up, dancing, drinking, joking and laughing.
Fireball Friday specials are as always $3 Fireball shots... plus more.
Costume contest is a must and there is a PRIZE.

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Oct 28
Manitoba Children's Museum, 45 Forks Market Road,Winnipeg,R3C 4T6
Ticket Sales via Eventbrite  and are subject to Eventbrite processing fees
Online ticket sales will close at 11:59PM on October 27. If these fees are prohibitive, please purchase tickets in-person at the Admissions Desk or call 204.924.4000. All ticket sales are non-refundable.
Halloween Howl Early Bird $15 / (Museum Member) $13.50 to Oct 8, 11:59PM

TRICK-OR-TREAT! Join us for family entertainment at the 25th Annual Halloween Howl!
Collect treats in 12 indoor ghastly galleries, participate in spooktacular activities, make creepy crafts, and have some ghoulish fun. Event Highlights:
-A ghoulish dance party with special guest DJ Mama Cutsworth
-A hoot with feathered friends from Wildlife Haven Rehabilitation Centre
-Magical fun with magician Evan Morgan
-Spooky experiments with Let’s Talk Science
-Make-and-take home your very own creepy craft

Costumes are optional. If a costume includes a toy weapon or a mask, we respectfully ask that you leave those items at home. The Children’s Museum reserves the right to restrict admitting children unaccompanied by adults as well as adults unaccompanied by children.

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Fundraiser Show for Mental Health Awareness

Oct 19, Doors: 7:30 pm / Show time: 8 p.m. - 11 p.m.
The Park Theatre, 698 Osborne Street Winnipeg, MB R3L 2B9
An all-ages show, but you must provide ID to purchase alcoholic beverages.
$15 plus Fees  https://www.ticketweb.ca/event/pop-punk-party-4-the-park-theatre-tickets/13313348?REFERRAL_ID=twfb&fbclid=IwAR2n6wabv_Zi0P9v46b46OZnlfWZ2sDLfXM8Y0MyYwGyMM75hBuWvS6rUKg

Pop Punk Party 4 - Fundraiser Show for Mental Health Awareness & Suicide Prevention, in memory of Winnipeg musician Zach Hucall, who we sadly lost to suicide in November of 2016.
BadFriend, The 1221, Single Player Campaign playing YOUR FAVOURITE POP PUNK SONGS!

Pop Punk Party 4 tees and collectible merchandise items will be available to purchase in the lobby at the show, as well as SILENT AUCTION tickets to win some incredibly cool prizes, including a 43" Hisense smart TV.

All funds raised will be going to The Robb Nash project, and KLINIC Community Health
More information - email Lisa at egopicks@gmail.com
Your photo ID is your ticket, please have it ready at the door the night of the event.
For information on The Park Theatre https://myparktheatre.com/faq/

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Live Music

The Osborne Taphouse, 112 Osborne St, Winnipeg, MB R3L 1Y5

Oct 19, 9:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m.
$5 cover to support the music
Join us for Funky Thursdays every 2nd Thursday featuring the amazing 6-piece Funk Band Jace and The Hotties! $4.50 PBR’s, 3 for $15 Jager Bombs and Fireball, $5.50 16oz Double Standards and “9 for $9.99” appetizers
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Oct 24, 8 p.m. - 12 a.m.
No cover
Join us for Open Mic Tuesday and show us what you’ve got! All skill levels welcome.
Each week will be hosted by Jace Bodner (some weeks where we’ll have special guest hosts). There will be a sign up list starting at 8PM. You’ll be able to play 1-3 songs, depending on how many are on the list and how early you get there. The night will begin with a set by Jace, followed by Open Mic’ers.
Hop on stage to perform or just simply come down, have some food/drinks and enjoy the tunes! Don’t play music or sing? Tell us a joke, juggle, recite a poem… whatever!
Please bring your own instrument if you wanna play.
$4.50 PBR, $5.50 16oz Double Standards, 3 for $15 Jag Bombs, “9 for $9.99” appetizers

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Oct 22, 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
The Fort Garry Hotel
https://www.showpass.com/casati-presents-a-night-of-norah-jazz-at-the-fort-garry-hotel/

Casati is best characterized as a folk trio with an open mind. Grace Hrabi, Jesse Popeski, and Quintin Bart are graduates of the University of Manitoba's jazz studies program. Over the past ten years the trio has released two albums, “There Will Be Days” (2017) and “This Is Just To Say” (2019), finding their style in a unique blend of all the music that inspires them: the heartbreak of a country ballad, the vocal harmonies of 1950's and 60's pop, and the instrumental virtuosity of jazz and classical music, creating a sound that is familiar yet original.

Casati will be presenting the music of Norah Jones in concert for Jazz. Jones has been an important inspiration for the trio, with songs that combine personal, vulnerable lyrics with a distinct combination of jazz and folk music. With special guest pianist Alanna Fast, Casati will perform a selection of familiar favourites and deep cuts from Norah Jones’ two decades-long career. http://www.casatiband.com

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Oct 25, 8 p.m.

The Pyramid Cabaret
https://pyramidcabaret.com/events-list/?fbclid=IwAR22wih8GFX5e7inN-caPtFB2z5RQJMBIVB9hhCA2zD_7UyF3R2c0JAQc8U#event=75602550;instance=20231025190000?popup=1

An incredible live reincarnation of one of the greatest comedic icons of all time, Robin Williams, starring Roger Kabler, award winning movie actor, stand-up comic and considered one of America’s greatest impressionists! One of the hottest shows in America, this is the first time for the show in Canada! https://youtu.be/qWclnhvhdLw

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Oct 28, Doors - 7:00pm / Show - 8:00pm

West End Cultural Centre
Tickets - $25   available online at wecc.eventbrite.ca

Matt Foster 'True Needs' Album Release Concert
The album has been described as a masterful sonic paradox, a quiet storm both stunning and profound, managing somehow an under-the-covers intimacy that is also inexplicably vast and without horizon, full of space and hushed subtleties
Matt’s live band is a tour de force, speaking their own language. The hurdy gurdy in the hands of Quintin Bart is compelling beyond words.    

Happy Fourteenth Anniversary to us!! - Margaret Ullrich

Happy Anniversary to Winnipeg is Better Than Chocolate and to you, its readers!
Thank you for visiting, whether you’re a regular or a ‘new to you’ visitor.
Also, a huge thank you to everyone who has told their friends about Winnipeg.


Since 2009 there have been over 642,000 visitors.
For the first few years Canada was the number one country for visitors.
Well, a few years ago people from the United States became the top visitors.
I hope it’s meant that folks in the States are curious about what we have here.
Maybe they will come for a vacation, or at least come up to see a show or to take part in an event, such as Folklorama.
Folks in the States know that they can get a great bang for their vacation buck here.

Germany, Russia and the Ukraine are still among the top ten countries.
Hope you'll be coming to Winnipeg to enjoy great events here, too.
The Philippines is also still one of the top ten visiting countries.
I’m not surprised. Winnipeg has a large, vibrant Philippine community.
Maybe people have decided to see a few shows while visiting family and friends.

These are the places where our top twenty visitors come from:
United States………….. 207 K
Canada…………….…….. 103 K
Singapore……….……….. 72.6 K
Germany……….…..…….. 65.3 K
Russia………………..…….. 48.8 K
Ukraine………….…….….. 20 K
France…………….…..….. 16.4  K
Unknown Region…..….. 7.67 K
United Kingdom…….….. 5.75 K
Philippines……………..….. 5.65 K
Netherlands……………….. 5.13 K
Japan…………….……….….. 4.2   K
China……………….…….….. 3.26 K
Sweden……..….…….…….. 2.76 K
Brazil…………………………… 2.52 K
Poland………………….……… 2.36 K
Slovenia…………..…….….. 1.98 K
Indonesia…………….…….. 1.97 K
Romania…………….…..….. 1.75 K
Other………….……..…….. 64.6   K

Visitors from 'Unknown Region' and 'Other' are dropping in to see what’s happening.
I don't know where these visitors live.
Oh, well, hello to you, too, wherever you call home.


During the years there have also been visitors from Moldova, Turkey, Ireland, Australia, Taiwan, Argentina, Denmark, Eritrea, Italy, Finland, Spain, Macedonia (FYROM), Mexico, Afghanistan, Thailand, Slovakia, India, Bangladesh, Israel, Malaysia, Kuwait, Greece, Kenya, Vietnam, Czech Republic, Portugal, Bulgaria, Romania, United Arab Emirates, Pakistan, Armenia, Belarus, Namibia, Honduras, Lithuania, Turkmenistan, Cambodia, Switzerland, Czechia, Bermuda, Portugal, Qatar, Egypt, Chile, Nigeria, South Africa, Iraq, Côte d’Ivoire, Serbia, Libya, Dominican Republic, Togo, Saudi Arabia, Albania, Hong Kong, Malta, Seychelles, Morocco, Peru, Belarus, Cyprus and Austria.


Usually I only post once or twice a month, especially since Covid-19 became a part of our lives.
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If you feel more comfortable using Twitter, just click on the Twitter link @ImTurning60 on the side bar above my picture and we’ll be able to keep in touch that way.


I do notice which posts get the most visits.
Posts about live music, family activities, Winnipeg Architecture Foundation events and walks, sales (especially seasonal and craft), classes (both in-person and online), and fundraisers have been popular.
I’ll continue posting more of those, and similar, events.

Please take a moment and comment when you have enjoyed an event.
Local musicians and writers check when they’re in the media and they love the feedback.


Once again, thank you so much for visiting!
As I said when Sophie and I signed off our weekly show...
Have a great weekend. How can you miss - you're in Winnipeg!

Live Music l Markets l Bike for Main Street Project l Oak Hammock Marsh Events l Children’s Hospital Book Market l ONE PIECE Tournament l African Movie Festival l Metis Kitchen Party

Live Music

SEPTEMBER 2, 9 PM – 1 AM
The Handsome Daughter, 61 Sherbrook St, Winnipeg, MB

Live Performances and DJ Sets from Winnipeg's own Vav Jungle and Cookie Delicious!
This is the dance party that was decades in the making. Come if you like to go out and have fun, get weird and dance all night.

Cookie Delicious DJ Set 9 to 9:45
Vav Jungle Live 9:45 to 10:30
Cookie Delicious Live 10:45 to 11:30
Vav Jungle DJ Set 11:30 to 12:15
Cookie Delicious DJ Set 12:15 to 1:00

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The Osborne Taphouse, 112 Osborne St, Winnipeg, MB R3L 1Y5
Great music, drink specials and awesome food... all in the heart of The Osborne Strip! Hope to see ya!

SEPTEMBER 7, 9 PM – 12:30 AM
$10 cover charge at the door to support the music

Join us every Thursday, Friday and Saturday for Winnipeg’s best live bands.
We’re stoked to have a 3 band bill featuring I.A.R., Astronomics and Itay Gordon Quartet!

$4.49 Domestic Cans, $5.49 pints of Double Standards, 3 for $15 Jag Bombs, “9 for $9.99” appetizers
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SEPTEMBER 14, 9:30 PM – 1:30 AM
$5 cover to support the music

Put on your dancing shoes and join us for Funky Thursdays every 2nd Thursday featuring the amazing 6-piece Funk Band Jace and The Hotties!
$4.50 PBR’s, 3 for $15 Jager Bombs & Fireball, $5.50 16oz Double Standards, “9 for $9.99” appetizers
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SEPTEMBER 21, 9 PM – 12:30 AM
$10 cover charge at the door to support the music

We’re stoked to have a 3 band bill featuring Gladly, The (Full) Benefits and Tall Mark (BC)!
$4.49 Domestic Cans, $5.49 pints of Double Standards, 3 for $15 Jag Bombs, “9 for $9.99” appetizers
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SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 AT 9:30 PM – 1:30 AM
10 cover charge at the door to support the music

We’re stoked to have a stacked 3 band bill featuring Paper Machetes, Jace Bodner Band and VVonder!
$10.99 Triples, $4.49 Domestic Cans, $5.49 pints of Double Standards, 3 for $15 Jag Bombs, “9 for $9.99” appetizers

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SEPTEMBER 17, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
The Fort Garry Hotel

David Braid's Two Quartets, with David Braid on piano
Quartet 1 features Kerry DuWors (violin), Cathy Wood (clarinet), Serkan Alagök (bassoon)
Quartet 2 features Greg Gatien (saxophone), Marika Galea (bass), Serkan Alagök (drums)

With special guest from Türkiye, Serkan Alagök, celebrated jazz drummer and virtuoso classical bassoonist Multi-Juno Award winning composer and pianist, David Braid unveils a set of new compositions inspired by 20 years of international artistic collaboration and concertizing.
This inspired concert of "multinational folk melody meets jazz imagination" has already delighted audiences in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Armenia, Georgia, Türkiye, and France. The show was sent on a diplomatic tour in 2022 to former Soviet States with its distinctly positive message about Canada's multiculturalism and international peacemaking.
Braid has formerly been a guest artist of the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra, University of Manitoba, and Brandon University.       https://linktr.ee/davidbraid

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SEPTEMBER 23,  Doors at 8:00 ~ Music at 9:00
The Good Will - Social Club, 625 Portage, Winnipeg, MB
$20 in advance at www.reallovewpg.com                 18+
Accessibility/policies: https://reallovewpg.com/accessibility-and-policies/

Real Love Winnipeg Presents JayWood's final show before he moves to Montreal!
Also featuring Ami Cheon and I/O DJ's

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Markets

SEPTEMBER 9, 11 AM – 6 PM
University of Winnipeg (outdoors)

Winnipeg VegFest returns! And we’ve got another incredible show for you this year!
We’ve got an amazing speaker lineup, a massive vendors market, a mouth-watering food court, live music, children’s activities, belly dancing, and more! Featuring another all-star lineup of keynote speakers:
 GENESIS BUTLER, climate and animal activist, Disney+ Marvel Superhero
 KAITLYN MITCHELL, director of legal advocacy w/ Animal Justice
 DR. HARRIET DAVIS, board-certified family medicine and sports medicine physician
 ANGELA TUCKER, Canadian certified counsellor and registered dietitian
 DOMINICK THOMPSON, Multi-sport athlete, animal activist, writer
Come for the talks, check out the lively vendors market, and dine at our all-vegan food court! We’ve got lots of fun and entertainment in the works!

Vendors apply here: https://www.winnipegvegfest.ca/

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SEPTEMBER 9 and 10, 12 PM – 9 PM
180 King St, Winnipeg, MB R3B 3G8
FREE ADMISSION

Get ready for a flavourful adventure at the 2nd Winnipeg Chinatown Night Market. 
Indulge in a mouthwatering feast from an array of vendors offering a tantalizing variety of tasty delights. From savory dumplings to sizzling skewers and delectable desserts, there's something for every food lover. Don't miss out on this epic culinary experience! Cultural performances and bouncy castles. In partnership w/ Foodtrip Market

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SEP 16 and 17, Noon to 7PM
775 Westminster Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3G 1A6
Admission is FREE!

An Oddly Curious Market by Cauldron Bubble
Join us for an outdoor tented oddities market in the heart of Wolseley featuring local curated vendors, food trucks and psychic readings. Explore Taxidermy, Dark Art, Creepy Accessories, Specimens and More!

SEPTEMBER 9, 12 PM – 3 PM
Stephen Juba Park, 291 Waterfront Drive    (Waterfront)
Please RSVP to receive your ticket and so we know how many snacks to order.
RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/bike-for-main-street-project-tickets-687321435917

Come celebrate Bike for Main Street Project with us!
Join us for a community ride from 12:00pm until 1:00pm.
After the ride we will meet at Nonsuch Brewing Co, 125 Pacific Avenue, for some light refreshments to celebrate! Nonsuch will be providing one complimentary beer to all participants who RSVP to attend, and some light snacks will be served.

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Harry J. Enns Wetland Discovery Centre, 1 Snow Goose Bay, Oak Hammock Marsh, MB R0C 2Z0
 j_bourgeois@ducks.ca

Welcome Autumn at Oak Hammock Marsh!
Canoe and Bicycle Rentals! Visit our Gift Shop online!

Register early for these events to avoid disappointment.
https://www.oakhammockmarsh.ca/experience/events/

September 9 & 10
Archaeology, Rocks and Minerals - Learn about the dazzling minerals found in Manitoba.
Gold Panning Activity
Fluorescent Minerals Display
Rocks and Minerals Auctions
Fossils displays and activities
This is also a great weekend to experience fall migration.
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September 10 - 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Member's Afternoon - a fun family afternoon as you enjoy the sights and sounds of fall migration!
Activities include a visit by Prairie Exotics' live reptile display. Get the chance to touch Popcorn, the Burmese Python, and see a few other animals on display.
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September 16 & 17
Decoy Competition - the Oak Hammock Marsh Carving Guild's 17th Annual Decoy Competition.
Many prizes available in several categories for carvers.
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September 17 - 7:00 a.m.
Birding with Resident Naturalist, Paula Grieef, as you look for fall migrants.
This is a great time of the year to watch birds as they are preparing for the long migration ahead.
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September 17 - 1:00 p.m.
Virtual Birding Hour - Discover how birds find their way and why they leave on these incredible journeys with our Resident Naturalist, Paula Grieef, from the comfort of your home.
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September 21 - 8:00 p.m.
Astronomy Night: Fall Sky - An indoor presentation will be followed by an outdoor observation session from the rooftop, including a guided tour of the night sky, weather permitting.
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September 23 - 7:00 a.m.
Birding and Breakfast - Join our experienced naturalist for a guided walk to find birds in the marsh at sunrise, followed by a hot breakfast in our café.
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September 23 & 24
Migration Fest - Stop by the songbird banding station to learn about migration and, from the rooftop at sunset, watch the birds return. Special IBA presentation and walk on Saturday.
Migration GPS Hunt offered all weekend.
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September 24 - 7:00 a.m.
Geese Fly-Out and Breakfast - Watch the geese take off from the Marsh, then enjoy a delicious hot breakfast in the café.
This experience is limited to 20 participants.
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September 26 & 28
Migration Dinner - Enjoy a delicious three-course meal, selected and prepared by Chef Kelly, in our scenic Café overlooking the Marsh,
This unique dining experience will be followed by a private guided viewing of the migrating geese from the rooftop observation deck. Seating is limited.

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Sept 15 - 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
Sept 16 - 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
St. Vital Centre

Shop for great books of all genres and support sick and injured kids in your community at the Children’s Hospital Book Market!

You can help families in hospital by donating books of all genres to the Children’s Hospital Books Sale. Please drop new or gently used books at Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service Stations or any Dufresne store in Manitoba.

For inquires about volunteering at Children’s Hospital Book Market please email info@goodbear.ca

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SEPTEMBER 21, 6:30 PM – 9 PM
A Muse N Games, 576 Wall St, Winnipeg, MB

Thursday ONE PIECE Tournament

Spend your Thursday night with us and battle with some of your favourite One Piece characters!
ONE PIECE CARD GAME is a collectible card game themed on the world of ONE PIECE!
Characters from all over the history of ONE PIECE, including the anime, manga, and movies, are featured in the game, and there are even cards inspired by famous scenes from all of them!

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SEP 22 AT 7 PM – SEP 24 AT 10 PM
Gas Station Arts Centre, 445 River Ave Unit #2, Winnipeg, MB R3L 0C3

We are thrilled to announce the 6th Annual edition of the landmark African Movie Festival in Manitoba (AM-FM). This year’s program will feature over 20 films from more than 15 countries.
 
Our fall event promises to be a captivating and unforgettable celebration of African culture and artistry. We're thrilled to announce our keynote speaker for the symposium on "Representations of Fragility in African Cinema": the esteemed Alexie Tcheuyap. With a wealth of knowledge and insights, Alexie will guide us through a deep exploration of how African cinema beautifully captures moments of vulnerability, resilience, and the human experience.

Join us for an unforgettable celebration of African cinema, culture, and engaging discussions. We can't wait to share this exciting experience with you!

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SEPTEMBER 28, 7 PM
Winnipeg Art Gallery, 300 Memorial Blvd, Winnipeg, MB R3C 1V1
Register here https://www.metisresearchsymposium2023.com/kitchen-party

Metis Kitchen Party by MMF Bison Local and Laura Forsythe
Attendees will enjoy performances from Kinew Metis Council Youth Dancers, Sarah Shuttleworth Jigging, Jenny Foidart, Manitoba Opera, Contessa Lestrange, Brandi Vezina, Morgan Grace and Keith Ginther, plus there will be time for visiting, opening and closing ceremonies and prizes!

Music, Comedy & More l Folklorama l Paddle Nights l Farmers' Markets l Saint Boniface Culinary Tour l Movies in the Park l Decolonized Beatz l Harry J. Enns Wetland Discovery Centre l Prairie Dog Central Train l Prairie Comics Festival Fundraiser

 Music, Comedy & More

The Osborne Taphouse, 112 Osborne St, Winnipeg R3L 1Y5

AUGUST 3, 9:30 PM – 1:30 AM
$5 cover to support the music
Funky Thursdays every 2nd Thursday, featuring 6-piece Funk Band Jace and The Hotties!
Put on your dancing shoes and join us!! $4.50 PBR’s, 3 for $15 Jager Bombs and Fireball, $5.50 16oz Double Standards, “9 for $9.99” appetizers
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AUGUST 6, 9 PM – 1:30 AM
$10 cover to support the music
Join us every Thursday, Friday and Saturday for Winnipeg’s best live bands.
It’s August long weekend so we’re also partying on Sunday, August 6!
Northlawn Drive, Sunbreather and Ravi & The Fine Print Live!
$4.49 Domestic, $5.49 pints of Double Standards, 3 for $15 Jag Bombs, “9 for $9.99” appetizers
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AUGUST 8, 8 PM – 12 AM
No cover
Open Mic: Hosted By Jace Bodner
Join us every Tuesday from 8-12 and show us what you’ve got! All skill levels welcome.
Each week will be hosted by Jace Bodner (some weeks we’ll have special guest hosts). Sign up list starts at 8PM. You’ll be able to play 1-3 songs. The night will begin with a set by Jace, followed by Open Mic’ers.
Hop on stage to perform or just simply come down and enjoy the tunes! Don’t play music or sing?! No biggie. Tell us a joke, juggle, recite a poem…whatever you want! Please bring your own instrument if you wanna play.
$4.50 PBR, $5.50 16oz Double Standards, 3 for $15 Jag Bombs, “9 for $9.99” appetizers
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AUG 13, 8 PM - 1 AM
No cover
Sunday Tap’s DJ Dance Party!
Join us every Sunday for good vibes, great tunes and drink specials all day!
Featuring Top 100/Hip-Hop/Reggaeton/80’s/90’s/00’s/Dance/Rock/Mashups
Happy Hour pricing all day/night, a patio party and we’ll feature many guest DJ’s.
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AUGUST 25, 8 PM – 2 AM
18+ Event    $12 Advance / $15 At The Door
ABBA! ABBA! ABBA! & other disco hits
Dress in your best disco duds! DJ BRIAN ST. CLAIR spinning the disco & 70s fever!
Original music videos by ABBA, Bee Gees, Village People, Blondie, Queen and more!
 
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AUGUST 5, Doors - 7pm / Show - 8pm
The Park Theatre, 698 Osborne St
All Ages   Tickets: https://admitone.com/events/ziggy-alberts-winnipeg-8855582?utm_source=fb&utm_medium=social&?utm_campaign=ziggy-alberts-winnipeg&fbclid=IwAR3rlJbSA10h-o3Sk92-fDG3XQ9Po_NRUOYfWzYDyUg_hiz-Y2pV0AI35Sg

MRG Live Presents: Ziggy Alberts - Rewind Tour (Winnipeg) with Kim Churchill

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AUGUST 6, Doors at 7:00 / Music at 8:00
The Good Will - Social Club, 625 Portage, Winnipeg
(204) 221-1577     manager@thegoodwill.ca
TICKETS  $12   https://reallovewpg.com/
18+   Accessibility/policies: https://reallovewpg.com/accessibility-and-policies/

Real Love Winnipeg Presents Babe Corner (Vancouver) / Julien's Daughter / Kris Ulrich

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AUGUST 8, 8 PM – 11 PM
The Marion Hotel, 393 Marion St, Winnipeg   R2H 0V4

Join us every Tuesday for Open Mic Comedy! See some of Winnipeg's funniest comedians and or some of the scene's newest members trying out new material. Sponsored by Little Brown Jug, we have a free giveaway each Tuesday, courtesy of LBJ. We've got $4.75 draft all night long AND it's Westside Wing Night! $8/lb of delicious wings.

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AUGUST 10, Doors: 7pm | Music 7:30pm.
Wits End, 310 Bartlet Avenue, Winnipeg
Tickets $26    RSVP to ian.mattey@gmail.com    (204) 297-8571

Joe Nolan - Trout Bound & Truckin'! When we heard Edmonton's Joe Nolan was booked to play this year's Trout Forest Music Festival, we got pretty excited! So we reached out and offered him a place to stay and play and Voila! Folk troubadour-ism at its finest!

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AUGUST 15, 6 PM – 8 PM
The Cube! Old Market Square •    Outdoors

Summer Drop In Pride Choir by Rainbow Harmony Project
Do you like to sing? Are you looking for more queer friends?
Rainbow Harmony Project invites you to join our FREE drop-in choir!
No auditions and all ages are welcome to come sing and hang out!

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AUGUST 16, 7:30 PM

Red Haus Live, 944 Dorchester Ave, Winnipeg
Admission is by donation     redhauslive@gmail.com

This is a porch show outdoors! The Dealer's Choice Tour is a triple bill featuring three award-winning Ontario singer-songwriters: Rebekah Hawker, Sarah Hiltz, and Shawna Caspi.
The first half of the show is a songwriters-in-the-round format, with each artist taking turns swapping songs. The second set invites participation from YOU, the audience (aka The Dealer)! During intermission audience members write down suggestions for song themes and put them in a hat. The artists choose themes for each round and play songs based on those themes.
The performers have to think quickly, connecting their songs to each theme, and the audience is left with a memorable evening. It’s a show that’s different every time!
Preview live performances from each singer-songwriter:
www.rebekahhawker.com
www.sarahhiltz.com
www.shawnacaspi.com

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West End Cultural Centre

AUGUST 26
Show #1 Doors - 2pm / Show - 3pm
Show #2 Doors - 6pm / Show - 7pm
Tickets - $15 + Service Fees at wecc.eventbrite.ca

Florante at Laura - A Live Reading
Francisco Balagtas, known as the “Prince of Filipino Poets” and the “Filipino Shakespeare”, completed his epic in 1838. This production, led by visionary director Ronald Mervin Sison, is a collaboration between The Philippine Heritage Council of Manitoba through President Perla Javate, members of the Manitoba Association of Filipino Teachers Inc (MAFTI) represented by Gennalyn Tan and Vicky Cabrera, and Magdaragat Philippines Inc led by Goldie Garcia. The company cast is composed of volunteer local Filipino talent.
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AUGUST 27, 8 PM
Those Guys at Blue Note Park has been moved to Blue Note Park, 220 Main Street, beside Times Change(d) High & Lonesome Club. Times and tickets the same. Any question contact the WECC at 204-783-6918 or info@wecc.ca
Made up of nine performers who represent a cross-section of the Winnipeg music and theatre community, Those Guys have built a reputation for dynamic, feel-good performances since 2009. Their repertoire features musical arrangements performed without instruments.
In 2012, Those Guys released their first studio recording, “That Album”. Their follow-up EP, “LIVE!”, was released in 2014, followed by a holiday album, "This Christmas", in 2015. Their most recent album, “At Home”, comprised entirely of covers of songs by Manitoba artists, was released in 2020.

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AUGUST 6 - 19

Folklorama gratefully acknowledges that we create, connect, and celebrate on Treaty One territory – original land of the Anishinaabe, Cree, Ojibway, Dene, and Dakota peoples, and homeland of the Métis nation. We are committed to building relationships and sharing knowledge, and cultural understanding of all communities. Understanding our diversity fosters pride and mutual respect. Find a Pavilion
https://folklorama.ca/festival/find-a-pavilion-2023/

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August 9, 16, 23, 30 at 5-7 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.
$5 per person / $10 per family - Cash and credit card payments
CPAWS Manitoba $5 Paddle Nights cpawsmb.org
No boat required! There will be canoes, kayaks, a dragon boat, paddleboards, and safety equipment, all supplied by the Manitoba Paddling Association.

Look for the green CPAWS tent outside the Manitoba Canoe and Kayak Centre at 80 Churchill Drive. Arrive at any point during your two-hour paddling slot. We recommend at least an hour to enjoy the water. We will notify registered participants by e-mail as soon as we are notified of a cancellation due to unsafe water conditions.

All staff members have cleared a criminal record and vulnerable sector background check with the Winnipeg Police Department. CPAWS policy requires that at least one person leading programming that may involve children must be certified in first aid.

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Farmers' Markets

Wednesdays from 3 to 6 to the end of September
Broadway Neighbourhood Centre, 185 Young Street, Winnipeg
(204) 774-7201 gfcworkshop@westbroadway.mb.ca

Join the Good Food Club every Wednesday during summer months! We will have local produce and more available at our new location for 2023: the BNC Field.
West Broadway Farmers' Market Update newsletter:
https://mailchi.mp/3c4fdc093bd4/west-broadway-farmers-market-info?fbclid=IwAR2_ioFccZAg74Wxf-L0D3o1iqw4VJ5mRSO1ML_sqP3LVOXFq19BCs-VBq0

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Wednesdays until October 11, 4 PM – 8 PM
Fireweed Food Co-op, 725 Kylemore Ave, Winnipeg R3L 1B8

The 8th Annual South Osborne Farmers’ Market! Shop farm fresh veggies, local food items and handmade goods in the rink just east of the the Lord Roberts Community Centre.
The 2023 season will include many local vendors alongside some fantastic new faces, a community compost drop off, children’s activities, food trucks, live entertainment, and beer gardens featuring local beer and cider. https://www.fireweedfoodcoop.ca/aboutmarket

The entrances are gravel pathways, and the rink is concrete. Picnic tables are on a grass lawn.
Washrooms’ entrance with a ramp at the buildings front entrance on Kylemore Avenue. This entrance has automatic door openers.
Within walking distance of bus stops on Osborne Street (Route 16), Kylemore Ave & Daly St (Route 95), and Fort Rouge and Jubilee Station (Route 47, BLUE).
Bike racks available, and you are welcome to walk your bike through the market.
Limited parking lot spaces in the buildings lot. Street parking is also available.

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AUGUST 9, 5:30 PM – 9 PM
The meeting point is at 219 Provencher Boulevard, Winnipeg, MB R2H 0G4
$115 per person: Two glasses, an appetizer, a soup or salad, an entrée, and a dessert

Bon Appétit Saint Boniface Culinary Tour by Tourisme Riel
Treat yourself to a culinary experience with a French flair and discover the rich history of Saint Boniface. With the help of a professional guide, immerse yourself in the culture of the neighbourhood and discover its hidden treasures with this guided walking tour.

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Fridays, August 11 – September 1
Assiniboine Park & Zoo
2355 Corydon Ave Wpg, R3P 2N6

Movies in the Park
 

August 11: (6:30 pm) Turning Red

(8:45 pm) E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
August 18: (6:30 pm) Soul

(8:45 pm) Ghostbusters: Afterlife
August 25: (6:30 pm) Bad Guys

(8:45 pm) Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania
September 1: (6:30 pm) The Super Mario Bros. Movie

(8:45 pm) Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3

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AUGUST 11, 6 PM – 9 PM
715 Main St, Winnipeg, MB R3B 3N7
Email admin@CrushingColonialism.org
Free, family friendly event
Lorraine Clements, Winnipeg Coordinator, lorraine.clements9@gmail.com

Decolonized Beatz, Indigenous World Pride-Winnipeg!
Led by Indigenous women and 2LGBTQIA+ relatives, is open to the public and includes light food, entertainment, and speakers, featuring:
Kind Hart Women Singers, a two-spirit & women’s hand drum group
Gayle Pruden, a two-spirit jingle dancer and Stolen Sisters Memorial March committee member
Cambria Harris from Camp Morgan, a prayer and resistance camp to search the Winnipeg landfills for MMIW
Soaring Eagle, all women big drum group
Film screening and virtual Q & A with director, Theo Jean Cuthand

Small gifts donated by Aurora Farms for the first 200 attendees, as well as a raffle with a basket full of goodies from the community and businesses. Proceeds from the raffle will be split between Crushing Colonialism and Camp Morgan.

Circle of Life Thunderbird House is fully wheelchair, scooter, and power chair accessible. We'll have allergy and dietary friendly foods available, sign language interpretation, and priority seating and help for all attendees. The event will also be live-streamed on our social media platforms. We include captions, image descriptions, and alt text in all of our communications.

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Harry J. Enns Wetland Discovery Centre
1 Snow Goose Bay, Oak Hammock Marsh R0C 2Z0         j_bourgeois@ducks.ca

Book early to avoid disappointment!

August 12 - 10:30 a.m.
Tiny Tot Walk - Bring strollers and explore the marsh with a guide.
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August 19 - 1 p.m.
Tall-Grass Prairie Biodiversity Walk - Explore with our naturalist.
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August 20 - 1 p.m.
Bicycle Tour - Join a guide to tour in the marsh. Bikes and helmets provided.
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August 23 - 7 a.m.
Birding with the Naturalist, Paula Grieef, as you look for fall migrants.
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August 24
Bring Your Own Canoe - Explore the marsh with a guide.
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August 26 - 7 a.m.
Birding and Breakfast - a guided walk to find birds, and a hot breakfast in our café.
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August 26 - 1 p.m.
Virtual Birding Hour - Join Resident Naturalist Paula Grieef virtually as we explore the many dragonflies found in Manitoba.
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August 31
Birds and Beer Flights - Local craft beer and food and the arrival of geese at sunset.

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AUGUST 17, 10:30 AM – 2 PM
$32 +admin fee per person  
64099 Prairie Dog Trail, Rosser, R0H 1E0 (Inkster Junction Station on the Prairie Dog Trail, on the north side of Inkster Boulevard between Sturgeon Road and Route 90)
Event by Manitoba Historical Society

Travel on the Prairie Dog Central Train for a round trip to Grosse Isle and a Heritage Village Tour! Enjoy a Heritage Picnic - sandwiches, chips, and a salad with a light dessert. The Prairie Dog Central Railway, a short line railway owned and operated by the Vintage Locomotive Society Inc. (VLS), is one of the oldest regularly scheduled operating locomotive in North America.

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AUGUST 20, 12 PM – 4 PM
Valour Community Centre, Oriole's Site, 448 Burnell Street, Winnipeg  R3G 2B4
Free! Bring a bag! Purchases can be made by cash or via Square debit/credit.

Prairie Comics Festival Used Book & Comic Sale Fundraiser!
As a registered Manitoban non-profit, Prairie Comics Festival relies on public grant funding, as well as donations, sponsorships, and fundraising in order to organize not only our annual Festival event, but our year-round programming, where every skilled presenter is paid in accordance to CARFAC fees. In order to continue our mandate of creating free, accessible events throughout Manitoba with Manitoban creators, we need all the help we can get!
We are grateful for the support of the community, and for our bookstore partner McNally Robinson for their donation of book stock.

Ice Cream, Wine and Food l Comedy, Music & More l Paddle the Red l Visual & Sound Events l Farmers' & Community Markets l The Russlaender Mennonites l Ballet in the Park

Ice Cream, Wine and Food

JULY 3, 6:30 PM – 7 PM

It's the return of the Manitoba Geocaching Association’s Ice Cream events. We tour around the city with visits to locally owned ice cream shops. The eighth stop will be at Nucci's Gelati, 643 Corydon Ave. This event will go ahead rain or shine.
https://www.geocaching.com/geocache/GCAA8A6_ice-cream-event-part-8-the-last-scoop?fbclid=IwAR1kAiszrR33tCgPxcSBQBhnMhTl0IA3UXi1wReNdO39AWv7PqtG8JOg2jI

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JULY 5, 5:30 PM – 9 PM
Meet at 219 Provencher Blvd, Winnipeg, MB R2H 0G4
$115 per person: Two glasses, an appetizer, a soup or salad, an entrée, and a dessert

Bon Appétit Saint-Boniface Culinary Tour by Tourisme Riel
Treat yourself to a culinary experience with a French flair and discover the rich history of Saint-Boniface. With the help of a professional guide, immerse yourself in the culture of the neighbourhood and discover its hidden treasures with this guided walking tour.

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The Pourium, 942 Portage Ave (formerly De Luca Fine Wines)
https://thepourium.com/pages/wine-tastings

JULY 12, 7 PM
Tickets https://thepourium.com/products/wine-donuts-ft-bronuts-july-12-2023-7pm?fbclid=IwAR1B9QLq2UJT2vKYH3YuvQurkoXvYKKBRZ5n0mBn-hQ6G1FP7-vUai15Tso
Join us for a night of delicious wines paired with gourmet donuts from Bronuts.
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JULY 20, 7 PM
Tickets https://thepourium.com/products/deck-drinking-no-low-style-ft-soft-crush-july-20-2023-7pm?fbclid=IwAR3ts2woeJEtag6vhMR0gGOtQp20C8L_nbJGI5S3tCtgKLfti0uhezc-9FI
Explore the world of non-alcoholic wine and cocktails featuring the non alcoholic portfolio from Soft Crush.

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Comedy, Music & More

JULY 4, 8 PM – 11 PM
The Marion Hotel, 393 Marion St, Winnipeg, MB R2H 0V4

Join us every Tuesday for Open Mic Comedy! See some of Winnipeg's funniest comedians and some of the scene's newest members trying out new material.
Free giveaway each Tuesday, courtesy of Little Brown Jug.
We've got $4.75 draft all night AND it's Westside Wing Night! $8 /pound of wings.

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Osborne Taphouse, 112 Osborne St, Winnipeg, MB R3L 1Y5

JULY 6 & 20, 9:30 PM – 1:30 AM
$5 cover
Put on your dancing shoes and join us for Funky Thursdays every 2nd Thursday featuring the amazing 6-piece Funk Band Jace and The Hotties!
$4.50 PBR’s, 3 for $15 Jag Bombs, $5.50 16oz Double Standards, “9 for $9.99” appetizers
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JULY 7, 9 PM – 1:30 AM
$10 advance or $15 at the door
Join us every Thursday, Friday and Saturday, for Winnipeg’s best live bands. We’re excited to have Enless Chaos playing 3 sets of metal for us! One set will be metal covers, one Metallica and one originals.
$10.99 Triples, $4.49 Domestic Cans, 3 for $15 Jag Bombs, “9 for $9.99” appetizers
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JULY 8, 7 PM
$10 Advance / $15 Door
High-energy Regina rock band Dead Levee
With guests: Avenue 46
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JULY 11, 18 & 25, Sign up list starting at 8 PM – 11:55 PM
No cover
We’re bringing Open Mic back! Join us every Tuesday and show us what you’ve got! All skill levels welcome.
Hosted by Jace Bodner (some weeks we’ll have special guest hosts). Play 1-3 songs, depending on how many are on the list and how early you get there. The night will begin with a set by Jace. Hop on stage to perform or just come down, have some food/drinks and enjoy! Don’t play music or sing?! Tell us a joke, juggle, recite a poem…whatever you want! Please bring your own instrument if you wanna play.
$4.50 PBR, $5.50 16oz Double Standards, 3 for $15 Jag Bombs, “9 for $9.99” appetizers

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JULY 15, Doors 7pm, Music 7:30
X-Cues Cafe & Lounge
$15     X-Cues Menu https://xcuescafelounge.wixsite.com/x-cues/our-menu-1

Join us for an evening in three acts. These bands lean toward a more theatrical performance.
* Chris Bodnarchuk - “the hottest manic person in town”- Kanu Knott
* Cantor Dust delivers a sound that defies the limitations of a synth & electric-cello duo.
http://cantordust.com/
* Claire Thérèse and The Lockdown's songs will have you shedding a tear on the dance floor.
https://thelockdown.bandcamp.com/album/villainy

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The Park Theatre, 698 Osborne Street, Winnipeg, MB
https://myparktheatre.com/faq/

JULY 15, Doors 8pm / Music 9 PM – 11:55 PM
$ 15 All Ages Tickets:  https://www.ticketweb.ca/event/punk-rock-at-the-park-the-park-theatre-tickets/13348618?REFERRAL_ID=twfb&fbclid=IwAR2wZRuAptquUdALmB-pG7h2yOe6serWgNniPNonDGTwVAT6iQZ4JfOOdMY
Please have your photo ID ready on the night of the show. Your tickets will be at the ticket window after door time. These are e-tickets, so if you have purchased multiple tickets, your entire party will need to be there at pick up.

Punk Rock Night!
Pink Snot   https://pinksnot.bandcamp.com/
F'Cough - A jazz punk three piece, with a 90's grunge style.
Hippo - A FUN trash punk band, that makes you want to move and yell along.
Bastard Eyes - A BRAND NEW band hitting the scene for the first time ever.

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JULY 17, 10 PM
Tickets starting at $25
VIP ticket includes Meet & Greet with the Bratpack, priority entry & seating (where applicable) and a signed B-FACTOR print.

The Bratpack presents - THE B FACTOR
The unofficial story on how three queens from Vancouver became one of the biggest drag groups, in THE B FACTOR. Get ready for Kendall Gender, Gia Metric & Synthia Kiss to take you on a journey of world famous trios as they become the ultimate drag group...THE BRATPACK.

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JULY 18, Performer signup starts at 6:30PM / Music at 7PM
The Handsome Daughter
Free event / Minors welcome if accompanied by parent / guardian

Manitoba Music Open Mic Night with host Two Crows for Comfort
Two songs per performer. Bring your own instruments (no backline, drum kits, full bands)
Two Crows for Comfort is a touring folk-roots duo from the Canadian prairies. The duo was awarded the Manitoba Country Music Award for Roots Duo/Group of the year and have released two full-length albums.
UPCOMING HOSTS
August 15 - Paige Drobot
September 20 - Lev Snowe

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JULY 22, 3 pm to 9 pm
free and family focused. All our welcome.
Upper Fort Garry

Nimi'idiwin - Indigenous Electronic Music Showcase featuring Indigenous Electronic Music DJs playing a range of underground electronic dance music styles.
MEMETIC's Indigenous Artist Program Director Adrian Alphonso
Featuring: Topplegänger / Justin Bear / Sly204 / The Kaptain

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JULY 22, 9:30 PM
The Royal Albert Arms, 48 Albert St, Winnipeg, MB R3B 1E7
$5 Cover til 10:30 pm. $10 After / First 20 arrivals will get the RetroAktiv CD!
18+ Event w/Photo ID

RETROAKTIV - Ogremind & Strange Things Emporium present a Goths & Freaks Night of Retro Alternative with an updated twist: Classic Alternative 80's alongside Goth/Techno/Metal 80's covers. Party like its 1984! Join DJ Evil Bastard & DJ Evil Cat as they spin the tunes.

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JULY 27, 8 PM
The Beer Can, 1 Granite Way, Winnipeg, MB

Ellen Froese's fourth full-length, For Each Flower Growing, is her most accomplished statement, drawing on her established sound as a folk & country-based singer/songwriter.  https://www.ellenfroese.com/
Doghouse Orchestra is a collective of Toronto based musicians playing a unique brand of country, funk and jazz music.  https://doghouseorchestra.com/

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JULY 29, 10 PM
Old Market Square Winnipeg

Winnipeg’s Tyler Del Pino, backed by his new band The Brasstronautz, is promoting his newest single 'Slip Back In Time'. Del Pino has always had one foot in, and one foot out of country, and his sophomore EP, In The End (2021), truly challenges the concept of genre and delivers his one-of-a-kind brand of “Canadiana”.

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July 5, 12, 19, 26 AT 5-7 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.
August 9, 16, 23, 30 AT 5-7 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.
$5 per person / $10 per family - Cash and credit card payments
CPAWS Manitoba $5 Paddle Nights cpawsmb.org
No boat required! There will be canoes, kayaks, a dragon boat, paddleboards, and safety equipment, all supplied by the Manitoba Paddling Association.

Look for the green CPAWS tent outside the Manitoba Canoe and Kayak Centre at 80 Churchill Drive. Arrive at any point during your two-hour paddling slot. We recommend at least an hour to enjoy the water. We will notify registered participants by e-mail as soon as we are notified of a cancellation due to unsafe water conditions.

All staff members have cleared a criminal record and vulnerable sector background check with the Winnipeg Police Department. CPAWS policy requires that at least one person leading programming that may involve children must be certified in first aid.

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Visual & Sound Events

to Aug 19
Urban Shaman Contemporary Aboriginal Art Gallery
See full details of info in Ōlelo Hawai'i and English at urbanshaman.org

Ian Kuali'i - ʻAʻohe hope e hoʻi aku ai
Ian Kualiʻi is a self-taught interdisciplinary artist of Kanaka Maoli (Native Hawaiian) and Mescalero Apache ancestry working in murals, large-scale hand-cut paper, and site-specific installation. Ian fluidly merges urban contemporary art with his ancestral iconography and history, drawing from occult symbolism, Indigenous politics, and Native Hawaiian cultural practices. From a single sheet of paper using only an x-acto blade as his tool, Ian’s portraits and compositions are carefully rendered in hand-cut paper, blending boldly geometric traditional patterns with delicate lenticular linework.

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JULY 8, 7 PM
The Forks, Winnipeg
To book: https://winnipegphotography.group/?r=e

The City at Night by Winnipeg Photography Group
Armed with knowledge about your camera's settings and the properties of light, nighttime photography can be a lot of fun. Explore the kinds of light available and how to use that light. There are exercises that will help you put your new knowledge to work.
We would really appreciate it if you could share your skill level in photography in the "Details" box to help our instructor get a better understanding of your background.

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JULY 29, Doors at 7. Show at 8 PM
aceartinc.
$10 OR PWYC

Shadow Pattern - Outsider audio explorations. Magnetic tape journeys courtesy of Nathan Ivanco  https://menialrips.bandcamp.com/track/born-twice
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgmbNvLvuJ8
Deep Grey Auditory Stabilization Therapy can relieve your physical and mental aliments fast.
Blanching - Harsh noise works from Adara Moreau (Body of Intrigue, Ardor).
White Gladis - The boats captain saw the two smaller whales imitating the ramming tactic of the larger orca, believed to be a matriarch named “White Gladis”. Collaboration between artists Doreen Girard, Marie-France Hollier, & Bret Parenteau

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Farmers' & Community Markets

4 PM – 8 PM (every Wednesday until October 11)
Fireweed Food Co-op, 725 Kylemore Ave, Winnipeg R3L 1B8

The 8th Annual South Osborne Farmers’ Market in the rink just east of the the Lord Roberts Community Centre will include a community compost drop off, children’s activities, food trucks, live entertainment, and beer gardens featuring local beer and cider.
https://www.fireweedfoodcoop.ca/aboutmarket

The entrances are gravel pathways, and the rink is concrete. The picnic tables are on a grass lawn. Washrooms entrance, with automatic door openers and a ramp, at the buildings front entrance on Kylemore Avenue. The market is within walking distance of bus stops on Osborne Street (Route 16), Kylemore Avenue & Daly Street (Route 95), and Fort Rouge and Jubilee Station (Route 47, BLUE). We have a few bike racks available. You are welcome to walk your bike through the market. Limited parking lot spaces in the lot. Street parking available.

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10 AM – 2 PM (Every Thursday to August 24)
Night markets: July 12 and August 9 from 5 PM - 8 PM
131 Victoria Ave W, Winnipeg, MB R2C 1S6

Transcona BIZ Community Markets are back in full swing with over 120 new and old favourite vendors to explore! We are looking forward to a great summer of markets that has something for everyone from handmade to baked goods and everything in between!

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5 PM – 8 PM (Every Thursday to August 31)
Joseph Royal Parc and on the Esplanade Riel
Free admission. Open to all ages.

CDEM, Tourisme Riel and Réseau en Immigration Francophone du Manitoba are proud to announce the Marché d’été St. Boniface Summer Market. If inclement weather causes the cancellation of the market, it will be communicated in advance on CDEM’s social media.

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JUL 14 AT 9 AM – JUL 15 AT 4:15 PM
Centre for Transnational Mennonite Studies, University of Winnipeg

The Russlaender Mennonites: War, Dislocation, and New Beginnings
Between 1923 and 1929 some 21,000 Mennonites from the Soviet Union left a land decimated by violence, famine, and epidemic. They found shelter in far-off Canada, where government, church communities, and private businesses supported their immigration. These migrants, popularly known as the Russlaender Mennonites, made Canada their home. For the past hundred years, they have influenced the shape of Canadian Mennonite communities through their family networks, churches, economic pursuits (as labourers, professionals, and entrepreneurs), and in the worlds of politics, faith, arts, and service.
This centenary conference presents papers that explore the development of the Russlaender, from late imperial Russia, through war, revolution, and upheaval in the early Soviet Union, to their relocation to Canada. It will also feature conversations with noted authors of fiction about the Russlaender experience.
There will be a livestream of this event. Full conference program & free registration: https://ctms.uwinnipeg.ca/events/russlaender-mennonites/

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JULY 26, 6:30 PM – 10 PM
Lyric Theatre stage in Assiniboine Park
FREE

Ballet in the Park by Royal Winnipeg Ballet is a unique opportunity to enjoy the universal language of dance with family and friends under the prairies skies. The incredible talents from the Company, Professional Division, and Recreational Division gather in one place to deliver performances that highlight how the dancers within our walls continue Living the Dream. Plus you can enjoy children’s activities, like face painting, pointe shoe decorating, and a free Creative Movement class, and indulge in a variety of tasty food truck offerings before the performance.