January 25, 2026

Live Music l Films l Games l Feed the Movement Dinner l Manitoba Museum Events l Sweetheart Smackdown l Snoball Winter Carnival l Dinner and a Movie l Pop Up Crafts Shop l Colonial Connections l Steadfast / Changing Light l African Fashion Week l Day at the Mooseum

Live Music

Jan 30, 9:30 pm
The Park Theatre, 698 Osborne Street, Winnipeg
Winnipeg’s premier live event venue, with over 300 events a year spanning music, comedy, theatre, and film. Tickets  https://www.bringyourlove.ca/tickets?fbclid=IwY2xjawPiFAtleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF2TFhkTHEwNWFEYUx0eTVzc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHqc86ZcB__QGjLGFc7jzKkx49iMxp_b6udMg8NGL7obT7JiifMF9G0OMqbOG_aem_a_xI_hCW1z_YKwIMYlVDOg

Bring Your Love Festivals annual Love & Light is a celebration of Love & whatever lights you up! Featuring amazing local talent: Chaco, Groove Belle, R!KO and Reckless Rhythm.

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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.
Live Music |  Sports l VLTs | Pool & Darts l Comfort Food l Open Daily 11 AM - 2 AM

Jan 30, Doors at 8 pm / Show at 9 pm
$10 cover    18+

Hippo is releasing our latest album "Hippocidal"!
Joined by guests: After Work Ritual, No Complacent, and Jus D'orange!
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Jan 31, 10 pm

Due to unforeseen circumstances, Phantomhead needed to bow out of this show. Taking the stage that night is Sansregret, Spectre, and joining the line up for your head banging, fist pumping, ass shaking entertainment is now The Murder Birds!
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Feb 7
Tickets are $10 at the door (cash only)

Rock n roll tributes to Rage Against The Machine, Linkin Park and Green Day!
$8.99 Doubles, $5.49 Domestic Cans, 2 for $9.99 Shooters, $5.99 Featured Cocktail.

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Feb 6, 9 pm
Bulldog Event Center, 1364 Main Street , Winnipeg, MB R2W 3T8
$15.00 Advance/Door      www.showpass.com/ladies-night-with-male-dancers

Join us for a fun ladies night with male dancers! Fun, dance, music and drink specials.
18+ event, Photo ID required

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Films

Dave Barber Cinematheque, Winnipeg in the heart of Winnipeg's historic Exchange District in the Artspace building, 100 Arthur Street, across the street from Old Market Square at the corner of Arthur Street and Bannatyne - one block west of Main.

January 30 and 31, February 1 and 4 - Six screenings
https://davebarbercinematheque.com/series/rising-through-the-fray/?fbclid=IwY2xjawPg2ClleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF2S2FKdE1jZ2hlZ0N1VERCc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHt3tT3Oxz6DLW-NucLMJGYEJDCh-J91FsVfgz9uT3_kpTa6-LrKD-D_yP_LY_aem_g3Md6473Z3yK_yVMfOT_8g

Rising Through the Fray rolls into Winnipeg for a limited run.
This powerful feature documentary follows Indigenous Rising, the world’s first borderless roller derby team, as skaters from more than 30 Indigenous Nations come together to challenge colonial borders and reclaim space in the sport they love. Blending high-energy, full-contact gameplay with intimate portraits of the athletes’ lives, the film explores identity, resilience, healing, and the deep bonds of chosen family. Catch it on the big screen while you can.
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Jan 31, 10 am - 1 pm
https://ticketing.useast.veezi.com/purchase/3588?siteToken=4yhdska688h4c0w5tkm52jwkg4

The Saturday Morning All-You-Can-Eat Cereal Cartoon Party, that special time when kids and kids-at-heart get to relive the exciting Saturday Morning ritual of non-stop retro cartoons, and binge on the multi-coloured sugary cereals that used to be a part of every “balanced” breakfast! See monsters, sci-fi, sleuths, superheroes and all kinds of 2D silliness, both faves and obscurities spanning the ’50s through the ’90s, with vintage commercials, PSAs and station IDs! This program is rated G. Dairy free options available! Curated by David Bertrand.

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Feb 15, Doors: 6:30 PM / Screening: 7:30 PM / Panel: 9:00 PM
Gas Station Arts Centre, 445 River Avenue, #unit 1 Winnipeg, MB R3L 0C9

Tickets (Refunds up to 7 days before event)
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/everest-dark-screening-photo-exhibition-and-panel-tickets-1980577257894?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwY2xjawPg3D9leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF2S2FKdE1jZ2hlZ0N1VERCc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHufC-Og-8pnenWaicCE9S9FKfbyJk74Rllt6UgMfRILVmlnu3zaAZed0d1cB_aem_rsQ-Ia-JRPH1F1kcL2AY0g

Everest Dark: Screening, Photo Exhibition, and Panel
Go behind the scenes with the Everest Dark team for a film screening, the filmmaking team on a panel, and 22 stunning photos of Nepal by Ivan Hughes. As the death toll on the world’s highest peak rises, one of Nepal’s most legendary climbers leads an elite team of Sherpas on a life-threatening mission to retrieve fallen climbers from Everest’s Death Zone.

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Games

Jan 31, Register by 1:00 PM
Devil May Care Brewing Company, 155 Fort St, Winnipeg, MB R3C 1C8
It’s free to play – just show up, sign in, and try to skunk your opponent.

Saturday afternoon cribbage in the taproom! We're hosting another open tournament! Casual vibes with a round-robin no-knockout format. Every player is guaranteed six games. Bring a board if you have one you like to use. We have some, but more are welcome.

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Jan 31, Doors open at 4 pm / Games 5 pm - 9 pm

Dalnavert Museum, 61 Carlton St, Winnipeg, MB R3C 1N7
$12  Tickets https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/friendsofdalnavert/items/691552/availability/1948213977/book/?flow=no&fbclid=IwY2xjawPiFLpleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF2TFhkTHEwNWFEYUx0eTVzc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHqNKUaRgIkpagZ3yoZSyKsWf7wPaz6zRxIGqNFr3TqtBmnR9r4lrQdc88cqs_aem_-lQcLFObfVksm-eCJW1reA&full-items=yes

Put your powers of deduction to the test at our newest fundraiser where Clue, the classic 'whodunnit' board game will test your skills. With three consecutive rounds, only one person will be crowned the ultimate Clue champion!
The winner from each table will move to the next round. The final round will be played in the parlour! Prizes for winners, and grand prizes for the final table. If you don’t win your first round, you will be able to re-buy a seat in the second round. Each round is 45 minutes.

There will be a cash bar, and pizza for sale. All proceeds go towards Friends of Dalnavert Museum to help cover the cost of repairs to our heating system. If you want to support Dalnavert, please consider making a donation through our website or in person in our gift shop.

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Feb 11, 6:30 pm - 9 pm (Every other Wednesday through mid-March 2026)

Heather Curling Club, 120 Youville St., Winnipeg, MB  R2J 1E7
No cost         Join our email list: winnipegcribbagegroup@gmail.com

Whether you’re a first-time player or a cribbage pro, everyone is welcome! Boards, pegs, cards, and name tags provided. A fun, friendly way to meet people in the community. Beginners or kings of the game, we’ll help each other with counting and keep it lighthearted.

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Feb 18, Registration 6:30 PM, Race begins at 7 PM
Across The Board Game Café, 211 Bannatyne Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3B 3P2
Tickets https://acrosstheboardcafe.com/event/the-amazing-puzzle-race-31/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExdkxYZExxMDVhRGFMdHk1c3NydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7A92zahwUj57VHMImsQtA7AlF0eapIlSlSCkUUFtWZmRiy9RVKAa2p9LfFMw_aem_7wiAgxaYv4iUSRM5mZ14rA

Cost per person is $50 (+ tax) which includes:
the puzzle challenge itself
a FREE 1000 pc Puzzle to take home for each participant.
access to our gaming library for after the event
Teams of 3-4 people will receive the same 500 piece puzzle. Part of the proceeds will support the Kidney Foundation of Canada - Manitoba Branch.
Across the Board is a licensed restaurant, so food and drink options are available.

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Feb 3, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Storefront MB - 245 Portage Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3B 2A6
The Portage side entry and the bathrooms are wheelchair accessible. It is single-floor. Please wear a mask when you aren't eating. We want immune-compromised people to feel welcome. We’ll have masks at the door and air purifiers running.

The food is free! Please RSVP here so that we know how much to order:
https://climate-action-team-manitoba.solidarity.tech/movement-dinner-1?fbclid=IwY2xjawPiFgBleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF2TFhkTHEwNWFEYUx0eTVzc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHhcIRLq_w0o7SiV15fbUw7xBn51RHidc_ycUOi4E4JttEGY3p7aml7Qgb5he_aem_VK02u0Y6XEDfEgKh5pYbYg

Feed the Movement Dinner: 2026 MB Budget by Climate Action Team Manitoba
Join us for a community dinner where we will share delicious food and discuss our collective hopes for the upcoming provincial budget. The dinner is open to anyone, whether you are already organizing for climate justice in your community or looking for ways to get more involved.
While there will be a short presentation, the goal of this gathering is to build relationships and strengthen the connections that will power our movement.
Bus tickets available for your trip home. You are welcome to bring your kids!

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Manitoba Museum, 190 Rupert Ave, Winnipeg, MB  R3B 0N2

Feb 6, 4 pm - 9 pm
No ticket required

The Manitoba Museum is excited to be part of the First Fridays community! 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. To find the current month's special programming: https://manitobamuseum.ca/.../first-fridays-the-manitoba.../
First Fridays @ the Manitoba Museum is proudly supported by Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries.
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Feb 28, 2 pm - 9 pm

Celebrate Korean Lunar New Year with an evening of traditional and contemporary performances honouring culture, storytelling, and renewal. Enjoy traditional food, and hands-on activities. This community celebration invites families and guests to experience Korean culture while welcoming the new year together.
Featured Performers: Navillera Korean Dance Ensemble (Toronto) presenting traditional Korean dance, followed by a dynamic Demon Hunters themed performance. Known as the original K-pop demon hunters, their work blends heritage with modern energy.
Special Performance: Sangah Lee (Pansori) — featuring Honmoon, the gatesealer storyteller, bringing Korea’s powerful vocal tradition to life.

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Feb 7, 3 pm - 6pm
Innovative Martial Arts - Winnipeg, 1599 Dugald Rd Unit 15, Winnipeg, MB R2K 3H2
Cost is $50 per couple
https://winnipegmartialarts.ca/event.php?id=27&fbclid=IwY2xjawPg8bRleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF2S2FKdE1jZ2hlZ0N1VERCc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHpNxkeZSppVQPxOttvTzi88wVFQCRNzGbKgBLEW20QLq2AqPJnKRvTc4Ad4O_aem_DMX8UxQkOUKiCwsyZC0Q1w

Looking for something new and unique to experience with your sweetheart this Valentine’s? Well, we have the perfect date night event for you! Get ready to rumble with your sweetheart at our Sweetheart smackdown. Unleash your inner fighter this Valentine’s day!
Don’t worry, no one will get hurt, It will be perfectly safe and heaps of fun! Our coaches will teach you and your partner some takedowns, submission holds, self defence, basic striking and the ultimate couples therapy… foam sword battles!
You don’t need a babysitter! While the adults are in one gym, we will have our expert coaches running free interactive games and activities in the other gym (for children of attendees only).

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Feb 7, 12 pm - 4 pm
West Broadway Community Organization, 185 Young St, Winnipeg, MB R3C 1Y8
For more information: westbroadwaysnoball@gmail.com

West Broadway Snoball Winter Carnival
Snoball is back! Join us for FREE outdoor fun for the whole family!
Free meal and hot beverages from NOON - 2 pm
Horse drawn carriage rides
Outdoor fun and games
Drag story time
Golden Shovel and Golden Trowel Volunteer Award Presentations
Fireside Activities and more!
Please dress for the weather and bring a reusable mug if you can.
Our community partners are:
Acorn Family Place
Art City
Balmoral Hall
Broadway Neighbourhood Centre
Communities 4 Families
Fit Kids Healthy Kids "Motion Zone"
Good Food Club
Rainbow Resource Centre
Resource Assistance for Youth
West Broadway BIZ
West Broadway Community Organization

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Dinner and a Movie

The Metropolitan Entertainment Centre, 281 Donald St., Winnipeg MB R3C 5S4
The MET strives to provide each guest with a great event, including great food, served by great staff. All prices include taxes, plus ticketing fees per person. For all tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.ca/the-metropolitan-entertainment-centre-tickets-winnipeg/venue/140500

Our Dinner Buffet opens at 4 pm and runs until 6 pm. Before the movie begins, you’ll receive hot buttered popcorn. Refresh your beverages at our stand-up bar. Halfway through the film enjoy a 15-minute intermission where we’ll serve coffee and dessert to your table for the second half. Please note tables are communal seating, unless you buy the entire table.

Feb 7, Doors Open & Buffet: 5 - 7 PM / Movie Starts: 7 PM
Tickets: Adults: $49.99 / Seniors (60+): $44.99 / Children (12 & Under): $29.99

Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (1986)  Life moves pretty fast so don’t miss this one! Join us for a dinner, then kick back and enjoy this iconic classic on the big screen at The MET.
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Feb 8, Pre Game & Buffet Dinner: 4 PM / Kickoff: 5:30 PM
Tickets: $39.99 per person

Calling all football fans! Join us at The MET for a Super Bowl LX watch party that brings together great food, cold drinks, and game-day excitement. Arrive early for our pre-game buffet and stay for prizes, beverage specials, and every unforgettable moment.
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Feb 12, Doors Open & Buffet: 5 - 7 PM / Movie Starts: 7 PM
Tickets: ‍Adults: $49.99 / Seniors (60+): $44.99 / Children (12 & Under): $29.99

Join us for a delicious romantic dinner and an iconic love story, Casablanca.
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Feb 14, Doors Open & Buffet: 5 - 7 PM / Movie Starts: 7 PM
Tickets: ‍Adults: $49.99 / Seniors (60+): $44.99 / Children (12 & Under): $29.99

Looking for the perfect Valentine’s Day plan? Join us for romantic dinner and an iconic love story, The Notebook.
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Feb 16, Doors Open & Buffet: 4–6 PM / Movie Starts: 6 PM
Tickets: ‍Adults: $49.99 / Seniors (60+): $44.99 / Children (12 & Under): $29.99

Looking for the perfect family night out? Adventure, treasure and total 80s nostalgia await with The Goonies (1985).

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Feb 8, 10 am to 3 pm
Best Western Premier-Winnipeg East, 900 Regent Ave W, Winnipeg, MB R2C 5C6, Canada

Join Keystone Modern Creative and Needlecrafts + Studio for our first Pop Up Shop of 2026! Both of our shops will be bringing fresh stock and lots of new goodies for quilting, embroidery and other fibre related arts! https://keystonemoderncreative.com/

Free Shipping On Orders Over $200 to Canadian addresses. Excludes Elna Machines, Full Bolts and Pre Orders. Shipping to US addresses is suspended due to US tariffs and market conditions.

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Feb 12, 6 pm - 7 pm
20 West Gate, Winnipeg, MB R3C 2E1

County Down and Winnipeg: Colonial Connections
Explore the connections between Winnipeg and County Down in Ireland. The histories of Manitoba's settler colonial agents, such as Viscount Wolseley and George Young, will also be discussed. We will see how the colonization of Ireland led to the creation of a hub for extending settler colonialism, and will explore the global connections between India, the Caribbean, Ireland and Manitoba.
Speaker: Kerry Sinanan, Department of English, University of Winnipeg
This presentation is part of the 2025-2026 UW Community Lecture Series.
Related Info Guide: Local History: https://guides.wpl.winnipeg.ca/localhistory

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Feb 19, 6 pm - 9 pm
Soul Gallery Inc., 65 Albert St., Winnipeg, MB   R3B 1G3

STEADFAST / CHANGING LIGHT, a duo exhibition by artists Sue Gordon and Aliana Au.
Opening reception this evening. Refreshments will be provided and the artists will be in attendance. The exhibition runs from February 19 to March 7, 2026.

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Feb 20 and 21
Prairie Theatre Exchange, Bell MTS, 393 Portage Ave #300 Winnipeg, MB
Tickets: at the door: $35 per day / 2-Day Pass: $50 / VIP: $45 / $30 per day / online https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/african-fashion-week-winnipeg-black-history-month-2026-edition-tickets-1475163817689?fbclid=IwY2xjawPiFtFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF2TFhkTHEwNWFEYUx0eTVzc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHhWUtOd8JbDS3lzvuYEPjk9j3Lg2gz-FfpjITknH6bEid0YSarFtaME7coXo_aem_0DjhujIn4Cr4oFGhZkSMTA

It’s a Black History Month experience like no other in Manitoba. African Fashion Week Winnipeg (AFWW) 2026 brings together fashion, AfroCaribbean culture, food, business, beauty, talent, and community for two powerful days.
           DAILY PROGRAM (BOTH DAYS)
4:00 PM – 6:30 PM
 AfroCaribbean Business Expo & Networking
 AfroCaribbean Taste (Best AfroCaribbean Restaurants)
 AFWW Exhibition (Art, Fashion, Brands, Organizations)
 Canadian Culture Miss ( Manitoba Edition)
 Miss Africa Canada - Miss AfroCaribbean ( Manitoba Edition)
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
 Cultural Heritage Showcase
 AFWW Student Showcase
7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Fashion Designer Showcase
           DAY 2 – GRAND FINALE (FEB 21)
8:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Miss Africa Canada – “Miss AfroCaribbean” (Manitoba Edition)
Final Competition & Crowning of the Winner
9:30 PM – 10:30 PM
AFWW Gala & Awards Night

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Feb 21, 2 pm
Canada Life Centre, 300 Portage Ave, Winnipeg, MB   R3C 5S4
Tickets: https://www.transconamuseum.mb.ca/event-details/day-at-the-mooseum?fbclid=IwY2xjawPg3cNleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF2S2FKdE1jZ2hlZ0N1VERCc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHr4Pxu0hGTduFVI6MhtyRK2mvrBzApkG9dJZdQ5wvIJhgdNuC3iW_IXEP9DT_aem_i8awsqVTg0F20pJMFF1-kw

Join us for "Day at the Mooseum", presented by Manitoba Moose hockey. Watch the Manitoba Moose take on the Iowa Wild. The Transcona Museum and several other museums will be at the game, showcasing some of our amazing artifacts and more.

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