Art Exhibition l Comedy Open Mic l Akiñat l Julie Doiron l WHITE LUNG l The Mariachi Ghost l Women's Open Mic Comedy l Movies on Memorial l Sarasvàti Launch l DMSMCA’s Summer Fest l JD and the Sunshine Band Jamboree l Freak Heat Waves l Processor

to August 2

aceartinc., 2-290 McDermot Ave, Winnipeg

204-944-9763 / Email

Annual Curated Student Exhibition in the main gallery 

Robyn Adams, Kelly Campbell, Kristin Flattery, Marie France Hollier,

Loricia Pacholko-Matheson and Madeline Rae

Also view James Malzahn’s work in Flux Gallery

We are a Canadian Artist-Run Centre. We support and disseminate contemporary art. 

We love art. We love your imagination. You'll love ours.

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The Good Will - Social Club,
625 Portage, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 2G4

August 1 at 8 PM

Monday Funday Comedy Open Mic

Comedy 360's good times continue! It's the first Monday of the month and that means we're back with more of Winnipeg's finest comics!!!

Comics: SIGN UP NOW with Ryan Ash

Audience: Prepare for Pizza by A Little Pizza Heaven, the delicious selection of drinks, and a hot lineup of great jokers!

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August 4 at 9 PM

Akiñat are finally here with their EP entitled Stellar Collisions. The songs will be recognizable for some with the reverby, spacey vibrations you all enjoy. 

Northern Lights Drive will be making an appearance ready to blow your hats off! 

The groovyness of Jérémie and the Delicious Hounds will also be present! 

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August 7, Doors 7 PM / Show 8 PM - 11 PM
Tickets $10 in advance from Music Trader, The Good Will, and online

The Good Will Social Club and UMFM 101.5 FM is proud to present Julie Doiron

with guests Adrian Teacher & the Subs, and Construction & Deconstruction

Julie Doiron has played with The Wooden Stars, Herman Dune, Shotgun and Jaybird, 

Mount Eerie, Gord Downie and the Country of Miracles, Daniel Romano, and 

Rick White of Eric’s Trip.

Adrian Teacher’s album Mount Benson was nominated for the 2010 Polaris Music Prize and he was the Sappyfest songwriter in residence in 2011. The SUBS feature Amanda P. on the kit, Robbie N. on the bass and a variety of other talented musical contributors. 

Colleen Collins and David Trenaman met in 1994, and Construction & Destruction started in 2005. They record in The Quarantine: their living-room studio.

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August 8, Doors 8:00 pm, Show 9:00 pm
Tickets $15.00 and at The Good Will Social Club, Music Trader and timbreconcerts.com   

18+

Timbre Concerts, The Good Will - Social Club and UMFM 101.5 Present:

WHITE LUNG with Greys

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August 12, Doors 9 PM / Show 10 PM
Tickets $10 in advance online 

The Good Will Social Club and UMFM 101.5 FM are proud to present:

The Mariachi Ghost with Apollo Suns at The Good Will Social Club

From driving rhythms and soaring melodies, to brooding synths and dreamy vocal breaks, The Mariachi Ghost fuses traditional Mexican song, progressive rock, and a flair for the dramatic. They won the award for "Best World Music Album" at the 2014 Western Canadian Music Awards.

Born from the fusing of 4 prolific and time-tested musicians, Apollo Suns presents an instrumental sound both innovative and familiar.

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August 2 at 8 PM
Jekyll and Hyde's Freehouse, 437 Stradbrook Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3L 0J7

Women's Open Mic Comedy is back and better than ever! Bring everyone! $4 drafts!

Hosted by Dana Smith

For comedians: Half open mic spots that will be drawn from a hat. 5 minutes each, just show up by 8:30 at the latest. Comedians hiring babysitters in order to perform please contact Dana Smith asap. 

We will be taking donations of hygiene products to donate to the West End Women's Resource Centre! 

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August 2 at 9 PM - 11 PM
Memorial Park, 470 York Ave. (at Memorial Blvd.), Winnipeg, Manitoba

Investors Group Presents Movies on Memorial

Watch your favourite movies under the stars for free in downtown Winnipeg in August!

Movie starts at sundown (approximately 9 pm). Get there early to stake out a spot.

In the event of rain, the movie will take place the following day.

2016 theme: Oscar Winning Classics 

August 2 – Aladdin

August 9 – Forrest Gump

August 16 – E.T the Extra-Terrestrial

August 23 – Big Hero 6

August 30 – Mystery Movie!

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August 5 at 7 PM - 9 PM
The List on Mcdermot, 216 Mcdermot Ave, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 0S3

Join Sarasvàti Productions to celebrate the launch of our 2016/17 Season! 

We’ll treat you to live theatre previews and a build-your-own-cupcake bar. Enjoy food & drink specials including our launch-themed cotton candy liquid nitrogen cocktails.

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August 6 at 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Jacob Penner Park, Victor Street at Notre Dame, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Summer Fest! 

Free!

DMSMCA’s annual free fun day for neighbourhood families! Head down to celebrate our community and have a summery fantastic time!

Enjoy energetic live musical performances by local entertainers, including Dave Quanbury and The Exile Brass Band. Dance to the fun beats of our live DJ Nemo. 

Slide down a 20-foot-tall bouncy slide, play carnival games, and zip through the obstacle course! Get creative with fantastic face painting or enjoy a Henna tattoo. 

Relax and take it all in under the shade of the Elm canopy. 

Bring friends, family and neighbours - a fun day to connect with your community.

The BBQ will be smoking hot all day, giving free hotdogs while supplies last. Play a game of ice cream BINGO to cool off.

1:30 - 2:30 p.m - The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service will bring a fire truck to explore.

At 2 pm experience a hands-on workshop with Build Wright Developments building a bee house to use in your garden. 

Do you have a tale to tell? ‘Interview a Friend’ at our oral history recording station and share your favourite stories with us.

Amazing prizes at our raffle: two sweet rides donated by the Orioles Bike Cage, one of two tasty food packages from Food For Thought or the incredible chocolate package from Morden’s Chocolates.

The day also serves to promote the resources and activities of DMSMCA, so be sure to come by our table to find out more about us and how you can participate in our free community programs, workshops, events, and grants. 

A BIG thank you out to Assiniboine Credit Union and Councillor Cindy Gilroy.

We welcome volunteers. Contact Vanessa at 204-774-7005 ext. 105 or email.

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The Handsome Daughter, 61 Sherbrook St, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 2B2

August 6, 9:30 pm Doors / 10 pm - 2 am

$10

JD and the Sunshine Band High Summer Jamboree, including: 

TJ Doucet, Josey Andrushko, Luke Blair, Vince Krahn, Adrian Ormond,

Gilbert Marshall and the Spence Twins, JD and Shelley! 

Also, performances by The Sunshine Gurls

And as always, Sunshine Swag 

Proceeds go to support Sunshine House. 

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August 14 at 9 PM - 11:59 PM
$10 Tickets   

The Handsome Daughter Presents...

Freak Heat Waves (Victoria) with Beth and Holy Void 

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August 20 Doors @ 9pm / show at 10 PM

The Handsome Daughter Presents...

Processor (TO) / Kindest Cuts / Subspace / Gutes Haar 

 + GHOST TWIN DJ SET

January at Oak Hammock Marsh l Love, Lake Winnipeg l Roger Roger l Acoustic Nights l Funny, Done Formally l Banff Mountain Film Festival l Vance Joy l Bluestem l Kinesiology Games Social l l Bell Tower Café

Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretive Centre

phone: (204) 467-3300 or email

January 10, 17 and 24 - 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

Three-day course

Decoy Carving Workshop - Canvasback

Learn to carve your very own Canvasback decoy from award winning carvers. 

Pre-registration is required.  Workshop fee is $90 for members, $120 for non-members.

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January 10 - 1 p.m.

Birding Hour Workshop - Cowbird Parasitism

Resident Naturalist, Paula Grieef, will tell you the special habits of this bird.

Workshop fee is $5 plus admission.  Pre-registration required.

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January 21 - 7 p.m.

Astronomy Night - Astrophotography

Join astrophotographer Sheila Wiwchar for a presentation on how to capture the night sky. 

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January 23 - 1 p.m. 

Snowshoe Workshop

Snowshoes were invented 6000 to 8000 years ago by mimicking wildlife adaptations.

Join experienced snowshoeist, Dusty Molinski, and learn about the different styles. A snowshoe walk in the marsh and hot chocolate will follow.

Workshop fee is $5 plus admission.  Pre-registration is required.

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Starting January 25 

Enter our First Goose of the Year contest!

Guess the date and time of the arrival of first Canada Goose at Oak Hammock and you could win a great prize! Last year, the first goose was seen on March 10.

To enter the contest, fill out a ballot at Oak Hammock Marsh.

The contest will close on March 1st or when the first goose is seen.

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West End Cultural Centre, 586 Ellice Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 1Z8

January 14, Doors open at 7 p.m. / show starts at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets $25 each - admission includes a free copy of Love, Lake Winnipeg, a benefit EP which will be given out at the show!

You can also purchase tickets through the West End Cultural Centre’s box office.

Join us for a benefit concert in support of LWF!

Love, Lake Winnipeg: A tribute to the songs of Sol Sigurdson will feature sets by:

DJ Co-op

Mise en Scene

Scott Nolan and John K. Samson

Jess Reimer

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January 17, Doors @ 7:15, music @ 8:00
$17 at the door / $12 ticketfly and at West End Cultural Centre

Roger Roger’s “Fairweather" Album Launch, with guests Carly Dow & Jesse Matas

Julian Bradford - Bass

Damon Mitchell - Drums

Alex Campbell - Keys

Lloyd Peterson - Guitar

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January 18, Doors Open at 7:15 PM / Show starts at 8:00 PM
$5 cover charge at the door

Acoustic Nights #3, featuring:

Alannah Zeebeck

Jared Adams

Lindsey White & Claire Bestland

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January 16, 8 PM
Gas Station Arts Centre, 445 River Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3L 0C3

$25 Call 204-284-9477 to purchase or reserve tickets.

Funny, Done Formally, A Black Tie Improv Gala 

The Gas Station Arts Centre has been a home for improvisation in Winnipeg for 30+ years! The GSAC's plans for renovation and revitalization are well underway. All proceeds will help them pay for this well-deserved face-lift.

Hosted by: Robyn Slade and Lauren Cochrane

With performances from...

Bucko

Outside Joke

The Dungeons n Dragons Improv Show

Parking Lots

The Neighbourhood Watch - Improv

U of W Improv

Winnipeg's Improv Legends

The Gala Ensemble

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Burton Cummings Theatre, 364 Smith St, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 2H2

January 16, Doors open at 6:00 p.m. / Show 7:00 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Tickets

The Banff Mountain Film Festival (BMFF) World Tour brings the excitement, the spectacle, and the richness of the mountains and mountain culture to Winnipeg. Featuring spectacular, inspiring, exciting, and thought-provoking mountain films from around the world, the BMFF is an exhilarating exploration of the mountain world. 

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January 19, Doors 7:00 pm / Show 8:00 pm
Ticket  Phone 1-855-985-5000 or Ticketmaster. All Ages / Reserved Seating

THE FLOOD NORTH AMERICAN TOUR 2016

Vance Joy presented by Winnipeg Folk Festival & Live Nation

Festival alumni Reuben and the Dark will open the show!

The video to ‘fire and the flood’ is approaching a million views on YouTube 

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January 16, 8 PM
Jekyll and Hyde's Freehouse, 437 Stradbrook Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba 

$5 cover charge

Catch Bluestem live as they play a mix of classic and new country hits!

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January 16, 8 PM - 1 AM
Crescentwood Community Centre, 1170 Corydon Ave, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Tickets are $10. Support tickets available for $10 from any Team Toba Member!

Manitoba Kinesiology Games Social 2.0

Come support the one and only Team Toba to get to Montreal this year for the 2016 Kinesiology Games! Cheap drinks, amazing prizes, and most of all, a great time!

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Every second Friday (6:30-8:00 PM) the Bell Tower Community Café meets to celebrate goodness, kindness, and community.  Around 200 people from across Winnipeg come through the doors and enjoy good food, good drinks, and good music together.  

Between 80 - 100 households get food hampers to help them through the week. 

There is no charge for anything. 

To learn more, check out a video from our previous fundraising campaign here.

Our annual budget is $22,000. We're hoping to raise $15,000 through CauseVox.  

We have some wonderful thank you gifts.  Questions? Contact us

Come down, enjoy a meal and experience the Bell Tower community.  We are a growing café and are always in need of more volunteers.