Assiniboine Park Conservancy, 55 Pavilion Crescent, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3P 2N6
to January 3
Enjoy Zoo Lights, with twinkling displays, delicious treats, cozy warming spots, and more. Join us on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day for live performances and food and drink specials.
Visit Zoo Lights and receive one FREE ticket, valid from Jan 10 - Mar 27 to visit the Zoo.
https://www.assiniboinepark.ca/events/zoolights
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to January 11
Luminous - Celebrate the magic of the holidays at our spectacular display at The Leaf. See the beautiful sparkling trees and gorgeous array of ferns and poinsettias.
https://www.assiniboinepark.ca/leaf/visit-leaf/whats-on-at-the-leaf
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Holiday Lights Recycling Program - We're accepting LED string lights and wires from older-style incandescent lights (strings only, bulbs must be removed). Drop them off at the Zoo and The Leaf front entrances until January 11.
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Live Theatre
Jan 2, 7 pm
Jan 3, 3 pm Audio described performance available
7 pm ASL Interpreted, Free Live-Stream (w/ on screen ASL)
Jan 4, 3 pm
West End Cultural Centre, 586 Ellice Avenue Winnipeg, MB, R3B 1Z8 Canada
Tickets $10 - $30 All tickets subject to service fees
https://www.wecc.ca/events/1-rbb5a-zj64b-hsjxs-j5cds-3g6jw-nwwkz
Sick + Twisted Theatre, Winnipeg’s own disability theatre company, is thrilled to present our 3rd Annual Holiday Panto!: “Jax, The Beanstalk, and The Emperor’s New Clothes”, an outrageous, joyful celebration of inclusion, laughter, and the spirit of the season.
Jax and their mother are hungry: the crops don't have enough water to grow, and the cow has stopped giving milk. Could this have something to do with the new President Emperor Elect in Skyworld who wants to annex the Lowlands for their fresh water and natural resources? Can Jax get to the bottom of it before the Emperor is sworn in in his magical new suit? Come see the inauguration where the naked truth of tyranny is revealed!
Playwrights: Fiona Smith & Andrea von Wichert
Cast: Cyan Gargol, Artie Lorraine, Joanna Hawkins, Theresa Thomson, Christopher Dunn,
Carlyn Graff-Czehryn, Emily Jane King
Directed by: Debbie Patterson
Assistant Director: Phillip Duncan
Music Director & Sound Designer: Joseph Aragon
Choreographer: Theresa Thomson
Costume Designer: Kate George
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Jan 18, Doors open 6 pm / Mystery starts at 7 pm
Shrugging Doctor Beverage Company, 483 Berry Street, Winnipeg
Tickets $25 https://3common.com/event/murder-on-tap-mystery-night-at-the-shrugging-doctor-beverage-company-tasting-room/692afc6db26978641a9fdbe6
Murder on Tap by Murder on the Menu
Do you like true crime podcasts? Fancy yourself a detective? Enjoy live Theatre? Join us for one of our audience interactive Murder Mysteries while enjoying beverages at the “Doctor’s Lounge” where they serve all their Wines, Meads, Sangria and Ciders by the glass. They also have other craft cocktails and beverages using their own products too. And, you need to try out their flatbread and more!
Master winemaker thinks he has created the next great wine that will make him a millionaire, but just when he’s about to unveil it, something sinister happens! Was it a Tinder date gone terribly wrong? Or did those two arguing sports fans find someone else to disagree with? Maybe that Social Media Influencer posted the wrong picture. What about the regular who always has a story? Does he know the answer? Perhaps we’ll just have to leave it up to the junior criminologist, who only comes here to study, to figure out who did it and why.
Food and drink to purchase. (No outside food or drink allowed)
Winery & Vineyard Manitoba Grown Grape Wines, Fruit Wines, Mead, Sangria, Cider, Coolers and Spirits. ShrugDoc.com
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Ducks Unlimited Canada, Oak Hammock Marsh, 1 Mallard Bay at Highway 220 MB R0C 2Z0
Online pre-registration required.
Check out what is happening https://www.oakhammockmarsh.ca/events/
January 3 & 21, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Moonlight / Twilight Snowshoe Walks - Snowshoes are provided.
Explore the frozen Marsh with a guide! Please use a sleigh for little snowshoers.
Maximum number of people is 12.
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January 4, 1:00 p.m.
Snowshoeing and S'mores
Explore the Marsh with a guide followed by S'mores and hot chocolate by the fire.
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January 15, 7 p.m.
Astronomy Night - This month's topic will be the year at a glance.
Find out what celestial events are coming up in 2026.
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January 18, 10 a.m.
Winter Brunch - See beautiful wetland views while enjoying a delicious brunch in the Café.
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January 18, 10 a.m.
Ski Library
Ski in the beauty of Oak Hammock. Equipment provided, first come, first served.
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January 24, 1:30
Snowshoe at the Oak Bluff
Explore a remote section with a guide and see the animals that call this place home.
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January 25, 11:00 am & 1:00 pm.
Winter Birds Presentation
Learn about the birds that stay, visit feeders, and take home a handmade pinecone feeder.
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Movie Nights
Winnipeg Art Gallery-Qaumajuq, 300 Memorial Boulevard, Winnipeg, MB R3C 1V1
204.786.6641
wag.ca
January 7, 5 pm Doors open
7 pm Special performance by Begonia
Throughout the night DJ Ali Wan Kenobi
Galleries open until 9 pm
Introducing WAG Wednesday Nights from 5 pm to 9 pm
The inaugural WAG Wednesday Night on January 7 will be extra special.
Join us for an unforgettable evening with acclaimed Winnipeg artist Begonia, performing live for one night only, along with sets by DJ Ali Wan Kenobi.
Each week thereafter, you can expect free evening access to the exhibitions, a cash bar, and a rotating mix of events, ranging from guided art tours and artist talks, to live performances, game nights, and more.
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February 12 and 21, 7 pm
March 19, 7 pm
TICKETS https://www.wag.ca/event/cannes-lions-2025/
Cannes screenings are back!
Catch screenings of the best films from the 2025 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity! The Globe and Mail presents the most creative commercials from around the world. Presented annually since 1954, the Cannes Lions are the most prestigious international creative communications awards in the advertising and communications industry.
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Jan 13, 7 pm - 11:30 pm
The Park Theatre, 698 Osborne St, Winnipeg, MB R3L 2B9
Tickets https://www.ticketweb.ca/event/sookrams-double-feature-night-the-park-theatre-tickets/13860324
SOOKRAM’S DOUBLE FEATURE NIGHT
1 Ticket. 2 Cult Classics. 1 16 oz Specialty Sookram’s Draft. All for $15.
“Life’s a show, and some of us were born to steal it.”
Step into the glam-splattered dreamscape of Phantom of the Paradise and Labyrinth. Two operatic fever dreams of music, obsession, and glittering rebellion. These aren’t just movies. They’re rock operas, glam fairy tales, and cinematic hallucinations where the music isn’t just part of the story; it is the story.
First up, Phantom of the Paradise... Winnipeg’s favourite cult movie. No other city has embraced De Palma’s neon-drenched rock opera quite like ours.
Then fall headfirst into Jim Henson’s Labyrinth, where David Bowie’s Jareth lures you with riddles, rhythm, and a voice that could bend time. It’s a journey through love, illusion, and the beat of a magic drum.
Whether you're here to chant “Life at Last” or sway to “As the World Falls Down,” this double feature is your escape into mirrors, into myth, into the heart of the music.
This is not just a night at the movies.
Dress loud. Sing proud. And don’t be late.
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January 10, 2 - 4 pm
Prairie Theatre Exchange, 3rd Floor, Portage Place, Y300-393 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3B 3H6
Remembering and Celebrating Kim McCaw
PTE invites you to a special gathering in Memory of Kim McCaw, Artistic Director of Prairie Theatre Exchange from 1983-1992.
Join us for a small, informal gathering in PTE Rehearsal Hall to honour and share cherished memories of Kim McCaw. Many of you have generously donated in his memory and shared heartfelt stories, and we will be delighted to gather with those who loved Kim, and share memories together.
This is not a formal event, but a chance for Kim’s friends and colleagues to come together and celebrate his life as we name a space in his honour.
Space limited. Reserve your attendance by emailing Carman Johnston: carm@pte.mb.ca
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Jan 13, Feb 10, Mar 10, Apr 14, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Migizii Agamik Aboriginal Student House, 43 Curry Pl, Winnipeg, MB R3T
Tea With Auntie is an Indigenous led program created by the Indigenous Student Centre where students, staff and Faculty can (re)connect with culture, ceremony, language and traditional teachings in an inclusive and safe space. Everyone is welcome!
For questions, please email isc@umanitoba.ca
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Jan 14, 6:30 pm - 9 pm
Heather Curling Club, 120 Youville St, Winnipeg, Manitoba
(204) 237-4821
Winnipeg Cribbage Group Cribbage Nights
Every other Wednesday through mid-March 2026
Whether you’re a first-time player or a pro, everyone is welcome!
Boards, pegs, cards, and name tags provided
No cost – just bring yourself and your love of the game
This night is all about fun and friendship. Beginners or kings of the game, we’ll help each other with counting and keep it lighthearted.
Join our email list: winnipegcribbagegroup@gmail.com
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Jan 24, 8 pm - 2 am
The Osborne Taphouse, 110 Osborne St, Winnipeg, MB R3L 1Y5
Tickets https://www.showpass.com/80s-dance-party-winnipeg-8/
$15 General Admission (Advance) / $20 At The Door
80s Dance Party with DJ Brian St.Clair
2026 CANADA-US TOUR Hosted by MC EV!
Dress in your best 80's outfits!
$100 CASH for BEST OUTFIT!!
Music videos: Madonna, Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson, Prince and more!
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Jan 24, Doors 6 / 6:30 pm - 11 pm
Fort Gibraltar Wedding and Events, 898 St Joseph St, Winnipeg, MB R2H
Tickets $30 – $95 https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/a-robbie-burns-regency-ball-2025-tickets-1977338411417
Free parking
A Robbie Burns Style Dinner and Ball
Fort Gibraltar is hosting an evening of Robbie Burns dining and Regency era dancing.
Historic and historically-inspired costumes are enthusiastically encouraged, particularly Regency-era (Bridgerton, Jane Austen) and traditional Scottish attire.
6:30 PM - 8 PM A Robbie Burns style dinner featuring Scottish-inspired fare, music, and poetry.
Dinner will feature many of the traditions found at a Robbie Burns supper, including entertainment.
8 PM - 11 PM A Regency-era, costumed Ball featuring English Country Dancing, live music, hors d'ouvres, and a cash bar. The Ball will be much in the spirit of the many Pride & Prejudice Balls previously hosted by Lady Jane Productions.
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Jan 28, 7 pm - 9 pm
Devil May Care Brewing Company, 155A Fort St, Winnipeg, MB R3C 1C8
Sea Shanty Singalong
If ye be yearnin’ to leave the dusty Prairie astern and set yer course upon the wind-tossed sea - or at least bellow a song of it - then here be yer chance! Hoist yerself down to our taproom fer a Sea Shanty Singalong.
’Tis a night o’ grand adventures sung, with rousin’ choruses all hands can join… an’ mark me words, it’ll sound twice as bold with a tankard o’ grog in yer fist!
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Ensuring the Magic of Outdoor Theatre Lives On
This past year’s climate instability has had a tangible impact. We faced 14 performances that were either modified or cancelled entirely due to conditions like wildfires, air quality issues, flash storms, and smoke. We had cast members struggling with vocal strain from the smoke.
By supporting us now, you’re helping protect the wonder of theatre in nature. We can’t do it without you.
Your generous support will go directly into tangible actions that will keep SIR thriving.
Here are just a few of the areas where your donations will make a real difference:
Enhancing Audience Care and Accessibility: We need to ensure everyone has a comfortable experience. That means adding more porta-potties to reduce wait times, and make it easier for everyone to enjoy the show.
Upgrading Our Infrastructure: We’re transitioning to a new digital system that will revolutionize how we communicate with you, streamline ticketing, and improve our overall audience engagement.
Expanding New Play Development: We’re proud of the new works that have emerged from SIR, like Dark Lady, The Player King and Pandora, which started right here in Winnipeg and have since been performed across provinces. We want to continue nurturing Manitoba talent, developing new plays, and sharing our unique voice with even wider audiences. New plays require deep care: workshops, many re-writes, try-out readings, time and resources!
Please consider donating today so that SIR can continue to thrive, rain or shine. With your help, we’ll keep the wonder alive.
With heartfelt gratitude,
Rodrigo Beilfuss, artistic director, Shakespeare in the Ruins
https://shakespeareintheruins.com/protect-what-you-love
