Bands as Bowie l Art In Plain View l Gowns for Grads l Make Cheese l Leonard Flett l Physicality in Improv l Outside Joke + Folk Lordz l Exploring Indigenous Knowledge Through Art l Portrait With Your Pet l Bingo Bowl

February 19, Doors: 9 pm / Show: 10 pm
The Good Will - Social Club

625 Portage, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 2G4
$10 tickets at Music Trader, The Good Will and ticketfly.com 

18+ w/ valid ID

Bands as Bowie!

Human Music as David Bowie 

Slow Spirit as David Bowie 

Novillero as David Bowie 

Expect costumes, hilarious banter and singing along to songs you know and love! A portion of proceeds will be donated to The Cancer Care Manitoba Foundation. 

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February 19 - March 1
Cre8ery gallery & studio, 125 Adelaide Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3A 0W4

Art “In Plain View Winnipeg” Exhibition & Sale

Reception: February 19, 7-10 pm

Hours: February 20 to March 1: Tuesday to Friday, 12-6 pm; Saturdays 12-5 pm

Kathleen Black , Nancy Blokland, Coleen Chamberlain, Ray Christopherson, Pat Courtnage, 

Gloria DeNeve, Jane Gateson, Karen Johannsson, Steve Jorgensen, Jo’ Anne Kelly, 

Kathleen Kolba, Jordan Miller (representing cre8ery), Bev Morton, Raymond Page, 

Tom Roberts, Mary Anne Rudy, Stoneware Gallery, Ann Tyre

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Gowns for Grads, is a volunteer initiative by the Laura Milner White Committee and is a wonderful way to re-use beautiful grad dresses and gowns. More than 1,200 graduating girls have participated in the program and more dresses and gowns are needed – especially in sizes under 4 and over 14.

Gowns for Grads is 100% volunteer run and is dependant on your donations which may be dropped at  

Lola Boutique, 11-2090 Corydon Ave.

Innovative Medical Supplies, 217 Henderson Hwy.

d.a. Niels Gourmet Kitchenware, 485 Berry St. 

Polar Bear Rubber, 1663 Burrows Ave.

One Great Spa Giselle’s, 30-166 Meadowood Dr.

U-Weight Loss, 1602 St. Mary's Rd.

Westwood Collegiate, 360 Rouge Rd.

Donations of suitable shoes and evening bags are also welcome.

For those interested in receiving a dress, meet with your school counsellor for details. All participants must be registered by their respective school.  Email for info.

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February 20, 10 AM - 3 PM
West End Commons, 641 St. Matthews Ave, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3G 0G6
Tickets - $80.00, includes supplies and printed instructions to take home

Learn to make your own cheese - chevre, ricotta, cottage cheese and mozarella at home. Please bring an apron, and some containers to bring your cheese home. Additional home cheese making supplies are available for purchase.

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February 20,12 PM - 2 PM
Neechi Niche, 865 Main St, Winnipeg, Manitoba R2W3N9

From The Barren Lands Book Signing with Leonard Flett 

First Nations Christian Writers book launch and conference

The lives of indigenous people in remote areas in the 1960s and 1970s are examined in detail. Flett’s successful career with both the Hudson’s Bay Company and the North West Company provides an insight into the dying days of the fur trade and the rise of a new retail business tailored to First Nations.

Leonard Flett is a Cree status member of the Big Trout Lake Ontario First Nation. He has been recognized by the Aboriginal community with the bestowal of a National Aboriginal Achievement Award in 2002, by Manitoba with the Order of Manitoba in 2012, and by Canada with the induction into the Order of Canada in 2004. He is also a recipient of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee medal.

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Gas Station Arts Centre, 445 River Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3L 0C3

February 20, 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Physicality in Improv Workshop with Folk Lordz! (Rapid Fire Theatre • Edmonton, AB)

$45 Email to reserve your spot today! 

This workshop will heighten your physical presence on stage, expand your character range, and sensitize your group-mind for big, beautiful physical choices. Drawing on elements of clown, physical theatre and acrobatics these award-winning improvisers will arm you with techniques to develop your comedy beyond words and wit. 

The Folk Lordz (Todd Houseman & Ben Gorodetsky) are an award-winning improv duo who fuse cultural storytelling with physical improv comedy. 

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February 20, 8 PM
Tickets $15 / $12 for students, arts workers

Outside Joke + Folk Lordz

In the first half, Folk Lordz combine the styles of Indigenous origin story, Chekhovian character drama, and a third genre supplied by the audience, followed by Outside Joke's signature improvised musical!

Folk Lordz has been featured at the Vancouver International Improv Festival, Edmonton's Thousand Faces Festival of Mythic Art, Winnipeg Fringe Festival, and headlined numerous CHiMPROV shows at Rapid Fire Theatre.

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Feb 20 to Feb 21
Dragon Arts Collective, 3C - 91 Albert Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 1G5
Tickets Available    call 204-293-3869 or email for info

Advanced Expressive Arts Therapy Workshop: Exploring Indigenous Knowledge Through Art

Internationally recognized artist and teacher, Victoria McIntosh was born in Ste. Boniface, raised on Sagkeeng First Nation and spent her early years at Residential School. She has fond memories of her grandmother as her first art teacher. Drawing, firepainting, mural-making, and storytelling are some of her preferred media.

Join us for this workshop or register for a year-long program of study 2016-17, including 5 weekends of experience in different EAT modalities.

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February 20 - February 21
Ace Art, 2-290 McDermot Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 0T2
Tickets / Call (204) 944-9763 or email 

$50 Non-Member (includes a gallery membership) /  $40 Member (2 for $70 / $60)

A Portrait with Your Pet - art lovers and pet lovers alike can have a portrait taken with their handsome pet, by one of Winnipeg’s finest photographers within hand-crafted sets built by some of Winnipeg’s most-celebrated visual artists. 

Furry, feathered, scaly, hairless, and taxidermied critters are welcome. 

Costumes, matching uniforms, and props are encouraged!

Sets By: hannah_g | Doug Melnyk | Divya Mehra | Cliff Goodwill & Natalie Ferguson l

             Seema Goel, Andrew Moreau & Mark Neufeld

Photos By: 

     Karen Asher | Leif Norman | Mike Latchislaw | Charles Venzon | Ashley Gillanders 

     Colin Corneau l Adam Dolman | Dominique Rey | Timothy Dyck | Janine Kropla

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February 20, 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
20 Alpine Avenue, Winnipeg, MB

Tickets $16.00 each - Call Patty @ 204-782-7119 or Alpine Animal Hospital

Come to Manitoba Pug Rescue’s Annual Bingo Bowl Event!

Bring your friends and family to this fun night out and help support a great cause as well!

Individuals and Teams Welcome!

Silent Auction, 50/50 Draw, Food & Pop!

Oak Hammock: Migration Concert, Birdseed Sale & more! l UMFM Pledge-O-Rama l Selci l Mama Cutsworth’s Graduation & Family Parties l Michael Rault l Craig Street Cats’ BBQ & Black Cat Ball l Jade Hullen l WFPS Half Marathon

Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretive Centre Events

Call (204) 467-3300 or email  Jacques Bourgeois

Horse-drawn wagon ride: $3 for members and $5 for non-members (forty-five minute ride)

October 3 & 4

Migration Festival

See thousands of birds using the marsh in preparation for their long journey south. 

Participate in the Migration Medallist Challenge & Giveaways on Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. 

Meet the Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries IMPACT Ambassadors:

Janine Stephens, 2012 Olympic Silver Medallist, Rowing

Jared Funk, 3 time Paralympic Medallist, Wheelchair Rugby

Josh Wytinck, Professional Golfer

They will be giving away binoculars, bird seeds, plants and medals for all participants. 

Learn about songbird banding with Resident Naturalist, Paula Grieef, from 12 to 4 p.m. 

Explore the marsh by horse-drawn wagon rides this weekend from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Stay for the nightly fly-in of the geese from the rooftop observation deck!

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October 10 to 12

Thanksgiving Birdseed Sale

Stock up on birdseeds, or make you very own pine cone bird-feeder.
Horse-drawn wagon ride with Allan Webb on Sun. and Mon. from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. 

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October 15 - 7 p.m.

Astronomy Night - Migration

The sun goes down earlier and the nights are still relatively warm.

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October 18 - 10 a.m. 

Hike the Dyke

Join an interpreter for a guided hike to the lesser seen parts of the marsh. Expect tall plants, insects and other obstacles. Proper walking footwear, clothing and water are a must. No facilities (benches, washrooms, shade) along the outer trails.
Workshop fee: $10 plus admission

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October 25 - The concert starts at 7:30 p.m. 

Migration Farewell Concert by the Manitoba Chamber Orchestra. 

Wine and cheese will be served during intermission.
$25.00 for members / $30.00 for non-members.
Call (204) 467- 3300 to reserve your seat today!

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October 31 - 1 to 3 p.m. 

Pumpkin and Gourd Decorating Workshop

Pumpkins, gourds and all supplies included.
Fee is $10 per person and pre-registration required.

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

October 15, 9:00 pm
 $12 Tickets

UMFM Pledge-O-Rama Kick-Off: 

Ben Caplan & The Casual Smokers, Heartbeat City & astre

The music Ben Caplan makes with his band the Casual Smokers harkens back to the grittier side of soul music. Joined by locals Heartbeat City and astre, this is a special show for a special cause as UMFM kicks off its annual pledge drive with a goal of raising $32,000 from October 16th to 23rd. 

Pre-pledges of $25 and over will get you a reduced rate of $5 at the door 

so visit to make a contribution and get more information on Pledge-o-Rama 2015.

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October 16, 9:00 pm   18+

$10 @ the door  Cassettes, digital downloads and merchandise for sale 

Selci is releasing her debut album Earth Person. Selci creates multi-dimensional beats teamed up with a looper, analog keyboard, synth and the stars. Her voice floats through clouds and rains into your soul.

Ingrid Gatin - Ingrid + Ryan play with looped violin, guitar, and beats with Ingrid's vocals, accordion, and keyboard. 

Envoy - Daniel Caneda is a beatmaker/producer based in Winnipeg. His style of music ranges from Motown soul to 90's hip hop and modern electronic music. 

Dj’s: We Are The Gremlins (WATG STEVE) & G-ma Feelgood

Special guests: Yofidelic, FC Coconut, Nereo II, Gabriela Cardenas, Lucas Redekop

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October 17, 9:00 pm - 2 am

$5 at the door

Followed by a dance party with Mama Cutsworth!

Mama Cutsworth is proud to present the fifth-ever graduation dance party!

In 2012, Winnipeg's Mama Cutsworth started her DJ Academy for All Women, a welcoming space that teaches women the basic skills and confidence it takes to become a professional DJ. Since it began, it has seen over 60 students graduate from the program. After each season of classes, the brand new group of DJs play their first-ever gig for a live audience. 

Think of it as music recital with a heck of a lot more dancing and drinks.

Mama Cutsworth's DJ Academy for All Women welcomes cis, trans, non-binary, two-spirited and any self-identified women to learn how to DJ.

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October 18, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Mama Cutsworth's Family Dance Party!

$5 per person, babes in arms are free

Are you tired of being a small child that can't go out late at night and dance to Mama Cutsworth's DJ sets? Do you feel like listening to music other than lullabies or the theme song from Frozen?

Good news, kids of Winnipeg, your wait is over!

Featuring music your moms and dads will enjoy, like Prince, Elvis Costello, The Go-Gos and Stevie Wonder, all played at reasonable volume levels!

Every child MUST attend with their parent or legal guardian.

Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks available, including juice, fancy coffees and tea!

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October 20, 7:00 pm Show 8:00 pm
$10 available The Good Will, Music Trader, and Ticketfly.com 18+ w/ valid ID

Michael Rault (Burger Records) is a Toronto based singer, guitarist and songwriter fronting his own band. An era-defying mischievousness defines his synthesis of jukebox R’n’B, and acid psych.

Slow Spirit - valiant ambassadors of a sophisticated future, their melodious, pop-paced songs are injected with a thoughtfulness found in classical and jazz. 

Brady Allard records a lot of music at home, then decided he wants a band, and The Brady Allard Band is born.

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Craig Street Cats, 16-1421 St. James St., Winnipeg, Manitoba R3H 0Y9

Join Craig Street Cats for their annual 3 day Feral Cat Day Festivities!

Friday, Oct 16, 5 pm to 8 pm, at our adoption centre

Barbeque, Bake Sale and Open House

Saturday, Oct 17, cocktails 5:30 dinner 6:30

Black Cat Ball at Viscount Gort Hotel

tickets $50 each

Sunday, Oct. 18, 1 to 5 pm, at our adoption centre

Shelter Building Workshop

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October 17, 2:00 pm
Neechi Niche, 865 Main St, Winnipeg, Manitoba R2W3N9

Brave New World artist talk and reception  with Metis artist Jade Hullen.

Jade is an emerging artist who uses paint as medicine to heal the spirit and soul. Expressing her truths on the canvas in imagery filled with colour and fantastical elements.

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October 18, 8:00 am
Canadian Mennonite University, 500 Shaftesbury Blvd, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3P 2N2

The 4th Annual Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) Half Marathon | 10km | 5km!

The Half Marathon, 10k, 5k will all start and finish at the Canadian Mennonite University North Campus, located at the intersection of Shaftesbury Boulevard and Grant Avenue.

July at Oak Hammock Marsh l McNally’s July Music l Eat Winnipeg l Commemorative Quilt and Walking Beyond l Swolewes, Evan Sabourin & crys cole l Pet Valu Adoption l Bark in the Park

The Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretive Centre is located 20 minutes north of Winnipeg.
For more information call 467-3300 or email  Jacques Bourgeois

July 5 - 10 a.m.
Wild Edibles Workshop

Discover the potential of some of the common plants of the marsh. Prepare and taste the delicious results. $10 per person plus admission.  Pre-registration is required.
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July 12 and 26
Wildlife Management Area Van Tour with an experienced guide

Oak Hammock features a restored prairie marsh, aspen-oak bluff, waterfowl lure crops, artesian springs, some of Manitoba's last remaining patches of tall-grass prairie and 30 kilometres of trails. $10 plus admission.  Space is very limited.
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July 19 and 20
Water Festival

Activities will help you understand why water is important and how we can conserve it.
Saturday - visit kiosks of our partners, get your passport stamped to win some cool prizes!
Sunday - play water games and learn about the many property of this precious resource.
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July 27 - 1 p.m.
How to Identify Birds Workshop

With the help of our Resident Naturalist, Paula Grieef, you can learn some basics tricks to help you identifying birds. $5 plus admission.  Pre-registration is required.
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July and August
Camp for Kids of all ages!!

Camp is a great way to gather precious memories and build special friendships!

We have a variety of age-appropriate camps:
Cattail Camp: ages 5 to 7 - Animal detective, puzzle hunt, crafts, games, tasty snacks!
Blackbird Camp: ages 8 to 10 - Games, scavenger hunts and a cool craft!
Wetland Adventure Camp: ages 11 to 13 - Compass scavenger hunt, survival skills, canoeing, and geocaching!

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McNally Robinson Booksellers Grant Park,  1120 Grant Ave.

Phone 204-475-0483    (Toll-Free 1-800561-1833)

Lindsey White
Friday July 4, 8:00 pm
Groovy Folk Rock

Bob Watts Trio
Saturday July 5, 8:00 pm
Jazz

Grace Hrabi Trio
Friday July 11, 8:00 pm
Jazz

Sonia Eidse
Saturday July 12, 8:00 pm
Singer/Songwriter

Bill Hamilton
Friday July 18, 8:00 pm
Singer/Songwriter

Jenelle Salanguit
Saturday July 19, 8:00 pm
Jazz

The Tims
Friday July 25, 8:00 pm
Acoustic Blues Rock

Renée Lamoureux
Saturday July 26, 8:00 pm
Singer/Songwriter

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Jul 1 to Jul 31
Ciao! magazine’s Eat Winnipeg

These Winnipeg restaurants invite you to experience UNFORGETTABLE 3-course meals for only $36.
Amici
Bailey's
The Blue Marble
Corrientes
Hermanos
Prairie 360
Resto Gare
Steve's Bistro
Sydney's

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July 3, 1:30 to 2:00 pm
Neechi Niche, 865 Main St

Indigenous Achievement, U of M, and Neechi Niche, will unveil the Commemorative Bead-In Quilt.  Followed by WALKING BEYOND, a youth art exhibition and reception.
Both events are inspired by and responding to the art installation Walking With Our Sisters.
A community reception for the artists will follow.  Everyone is welcome to attend.

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July 3, 8:00 pm
Ace Art, 2-290 McDermot Avenue     $8

crys cole sublates the unnoticed detail over the course of materialist soundscapes; Evan Sabourin repurposes commercial artifacts with wit; and Swolewes strum their surroundings.
All proceeds benefit send + receive: a festival of sound.

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Pet Valu National Adoption Weekend
Hull's Haven Border Collie Rescue will have adoptable dogs.
Hull's Merchandise, Donation tub drop offs and an attendance draw.

July 5
Pet Valu in Westwood, 3326 Portage Ave - from 11:00 am until 2:00pm.

July 5 - July 6
Pet Valu Meadowood, 200 Meadowood Unit 5 - from Noon until 3 each day.

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July 5, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
St.Vital Park, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Tickets for the event are $10.
For tickets: Danielle at 204-299-9895 or Larissa at 204-250-8826 or email

The person who pledges the most money will win a COACH PURSE.

Come join Earthdog Terrier Rescue’s Bark in the Park for a morning filled with fun, fitness, prizes and treats. Certified fitness instructors will conduct Bootcamp, Zumba and Yoga.

By registering and pledging funds you will be helping us care for dogs like Haley.
Haley has a degenerative bone disease called "Shortened Radius Syndrome”, a debilitating disease in which her growth plate was irreversibly damaged, causing her daily pain to the extent that she limps.
To give her a chance at a long, pain free life we are willing to do anything we can.