Craft Classes & Sales l Books & Talks l CancerCare Manitoba Gala l Winnipeg Comedy Festival l Family Events l Dining Experiences l Doors Open Winnipeg

 Craft Classes & Sales

continuing on Thursdays to April 24, 1 - 4 pm
Manitoba Indigenous Cultural Education Centre, 119 Sutherland Ave, Wpg, MB R2W 3C9

Thimble Thursdays at MICEC - Weekly Sewing Drop-in with Dené & Danielle
Our staff will be continuing this drop-in style series for community members to bring in their projects, questions, and ideas! We have sewing machines available and materials! Just contact Danielle to reserve a machine!
Dené and Danielle are gearing up for the powwow season and working on their strap dresses!
Is there something specific you want to learn how to make? Let us know!

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April 12, 1 - 4 pm
Oseredok Ukrainian Cultural and Educational Centre, 184 Alexander Ave, Wpg, MB R3B 0L6
$25 (Members) | $30 (Non-Members) Registration: www.oseredok.ca

Create your own Pysanka (Ukrainian Easter Egg)
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, we have the perfect workshop for you!

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April 13, 1 - 5 pm

MAWA, 203 - 329 Cumberland Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3B 1T2
Tickets $10 in advance, $12 at the door.  https://mawa.ca/events/over-the-top-art-auction-cupcake-party-2025?fbclid=IwY2xjawJMEkVleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHa4-PhFyRmmpDZOhYz6zHPoQGWr6mwJu4W9BZhaJcNtUcFV_X-HCvCrQuA_aem_Bw9pcxE9JAPdyIDAcfyOsw
Street parking free on Sundays. Two lots on either side of Cumberland Ave: to the west pay using the Gryd park app; to the east is an Impark lot with a machine for paying.

This fundraiser features artworks by over 150 artists, some of Winnipeg's biggest artists alongside up-and-comers! There is art for all tastes and budgets. Add cupcakes and stellar raffle baskets, and you have one of the most anticipated cultural events of the spring.

Over the Top Art Auction and Cupcake Party enables MAWA to provide professional, engaging visual art programming, such as our Mentorship Programs, Critical Discussion Groups, Skills-Based Workshops, Artist Lectures and Cross-Cultural Craft Program. Many of these programs are filled, and bring together people from many different backgrounds.
Questions? Check out our FAQ, email info@mawa.ca or call 204-949-9490.
1:00 PM Doors Open
3:00 PM Green Auction Lot Closes
3:20 PM Pink Auction Lot Closes
3:40 PM Yellow Auction Lot Closes
4:00 PM Purple Auction Lot Closes
4:20 PM Orange Auction Lot Closes
4:30 PM Raffle Draw
4:50 PM Blue Auction Lot Closes

There are 6 steps in the building when you enter from Cumberland (buzz 77 for entry) and an accessible entrance with a ramp when you enter from the east parking lot. MAWA can be accessed by 20 steps. A freight elevator is located at the back of the building (30 paces from the ramp entrance and 65 paces from the front entrance). Call us at 204-949-9490 for assistance. MAWA's space is 15 paces from the elevator.
MAWA washrooms are not accessible. We will open an accessible washroom on the ground floor. All are single occupancy and gender neutral.
MAWA opens 30 minutes before each program is due to begin. ASL interpretation is available for programs with 2 weeks notice.

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May 3, 12 pm - 5 pm
Masonic Memorial Temple, 420 Corydon Ave, Winnipeg, MB
This venue is accessible.

Join us for our spring market, the Fantastical Emporium of Mythical Finds. Support local small business while helping us to raise much needed funds for Our Own Health Centre.
The Fantastical Emporium is a sex positive market with some more adult themed vendors.

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May 10, 1 pm
Prairie Studio Glass, 587 Sargent Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, Canada, Manitoba R3B 1W6
Registration can be done in person, over the phone or on our website:
https://prairiestudioglass.com/classes/rainbow-connection/?fbclid=IwY2xjawJMLv5leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHVbezwoI7agqZwEMZVi70XI_dOcBpFXq3uQN3YzGIMEGcJTUT_bFmdqYkQ_aem_COKDrQVD-PSgu2ypBreK8g

Workshop: Rainbow Connection
Spend a fun filled Saturday afternoon with us making this cheerful 7″ by 2″ suncatcher. Mom is sure to love this symbol of renewal, for her special day!
All tools and materials are included. No previous glass experience required.

If you cancel 14 days before the class start date, we will provide a full refund. Under 14 days we try and fill your spot. If we are successful a full refund will be provided. If we cannot fill your spot we cannot provide a refund.

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Books & Talks

April 5 and 6, 10 am - 3:30 pm
St. James Civic Centre, 2055 Ness Ave

The annual Friends of the Winnipeg Public Library BIG BOOK SALE!

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April 10, 7 pm
University of Winnipeg Convocation Hall, 515 Portage Ave, Wpg, MB R3B 2E9

Centre for Transnational Mennonite Studies invites you to join us for the ninth annual CTMS Lecture, by Dr. Karl Koop, “When the Dutch Got Worldly: The Origins of an Anabaptist Global Imagination.” A livestream is also available. To receive a link, register at
https://ctms.uwinnipeg.ca/events/when-the-dutch-got-worldly/

Dr. Koop is professor of history and theology at Canadian Mennonite University. He received his PhD from St. Michael’s College in the Toronto School of Theology. He has also taught at Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminaries, served in Brandenberg and Berlin with Mennonite Central Committee, and was a pastor in St. Catharines, Ontario. His publications include Anabaptist-Mennonite Confessions of Faith: The Development of a Tradition, and he is co-editor of Vision: A Journal for Church and Theology.

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May 6, 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm
Saint Boniface Library, 131 Provencher Blvd, Winnipeg MB
Free parking is available.

Event by Speaking Crow and Plume Winnipeg, formerly Winnipeg International Writers Festival
Christine McNair is the author of Charm (winner of the 2018 Archibald Lampman Award) and Conflict (finalist for the City of Ottawa Book Award, the Archibald Lampman Award, and the ReLit Award for Poetry). Toxemia is her first hybrid book of non-fiction.

We are returning to our First Tuesday in-person events at the public library!
Polish up your new poems for your 3 minutes of fame at the open mic!
Speaking Crow values diversity, creativity, and encouragement. Whether you do spoken word or page poetry, whether you have published widely or just started writing, we can't wait to hear your poems. Speaking Crow is funded and facilitated by Plume Winnipeg.
Any questions, please email host Angeline Schellenberg: speakingcrow@thinairwinnipeg.ca

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Winnipeg Art Gallery, 300 Memorial Boulevard, Wpg, MB R3C 1V1
204.786.6641       wag.ca

May 20
Tickets $33.28  https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/an-evening-with-carley-fortune-tickets-1261608387649?fbclid=IwY2xjawJMDo1leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHfIZFeTDrMUw7Okm-a0aFhP8Q_oplnwTgTBslV19geoU_T5AYrlS1u0rfw_aem_qVT3Y0_jgMfUl25NpqsvBg
Each ticket package includes admission for ONE person and a single copy of the book.

McNally Robinson Booksellers and Penguin Random House Canada invite you to escape to the lake with Carley Fortune as she visits Winnipeg for the first time to discuss her new book, One Golden Summer with her best friend, Meredith Marino.

Good things happen at the lake. That’s what Alice’s grandmother says, and it’s true. Alice spent just one summer there at a cottage with Nan when she was seventeen—it’s where she took that photo, the one of three grinning teenagers in a yellow speedboat, the image that changed her life.
Now Alice lives behind a lens. As a photographer, she’s most comfortable on the sidelines, letting other people shine. When Nan falls and breaks her hip, Alice comes up with a plan for them both: another summer in that magical place. But as soon as they settle in, their peace is disrupted by the roar of a familiar yellow boat, and the man driving it.

Carley Fortune is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Every Summer After, Meet Me at the Lake, and This Summer Will Be Different. She is an award-winning Canadian journalist who’s worked as an editor for Refinery29, The Globe and Mail, Chatelaine, and Toronto Life. Meredith Marino is the inspiration behind Lucy and Bridget in This Summer Will Be Different.

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April 14, 6 pm

RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg, 375 York Avenue
Tickets     cancercarefdn.mb.ca/site/Calendar

Join CancerCare Manitoba Foundation for A Gold-Plated Evening, an inspiring night dedicated to raising essential funds for men's cancer research and care in Manitoba. Indulge in an elegant dinner, enjoy live entertainment and take part in an incredible auction. All in support of advancing cancer care in Manitoba.

Dr. David Szwajcer and Dr. Yale Michaels will share insights on how innovative CAR-T cell research is leading to improved treatment opportunities and the critical role donors play.

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April 29 - May 4
Tickets $40 https://www.ticketmaster.ca/winnipeg-comedy-festival-sick-jokes-winnipeg-manitoba-05-02-2025/event/1100616681DA1371

Winnipeg Comedy Festival https://www.winnipegcomedyfestival.com/
Grievances aired, nobody spared. Comics get complaints off their chests and into your ears.
Hosted by Arthur Simeon. Featuring performances by Wassim El-Mounzer, Matt Falk, Tracy Hamilton, Renée Percy, Tamara Shevon, and Mark Thomson.

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Family Events

May 2, 4 pm - 9 pm
Manitoba Museum, 190 Rupert Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3B 0N2
No ticket is required for First Friday programming.

Join the Manitoba Museum on the First Friday of every month for FREE general admission to our three core attractions: the Museum Galleries, the Planetarium, and the Science Gallery. First Fridays at the Museum is proudly supported by Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries. To find the current month's special programming:
https://manitobamuseum.ca/series/first-fridays-the-manitoba-museum/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR3Btw8BooK1x1ueM6xJUasWbvVrPqZ6HsiuPE8HN4CnAGhmCYbAS-00zYw_aem_owFYClFZ5vDmm7hXSP0HQg

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Winnipeg Art Gallery, 300 Memorial Boulevard, Wpg, MB R3C 1V1
204.786.6641       wag.ca

summer art camps for kids     https://www.wag.ca/learn/summer-camps/
All camps are for ages 7–11. This year's camp themes:
Storytelling - Set & Costume Design (July 7–July 18)
Miniature Building & Stop Motion (July 21–August 1)
Adventures in Painting (August 5–August 15)
Clay, Sculpture, & Pottery (August 18–August 29)

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Dining Experiences

May 7, 1 pm - 3:30 pm
The Bear Den, 365 McGee St, Winnipeg, MB R3G 3M5

Spence Neighbourhood Association
We ask you to join us on the first Wednesday of each month for an afternoon of Tea & Bannock. Everyone is welcome. We hope to see you there!

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May 21 evening
774 Corydon Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3M 0Y1
Tickets: Ultra Early-bird $49 per person through April 20
Early-bird $59 per person after May 11
Regular $69 per person through May 18
Eventbrite fee and GST extra. Tickets $54.61 to $76.35
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/dumpling-fest-winnipeg-tickets 1296084095419?fbclid=IwY2xjawJMD4NleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHWs9J011pMSLTIwvS4Ib3BSADjdfCz1HSqkrXU1MVcqrZA0VbGZ7WvXOqQ_aem_TXhKh1uMequiGTrrWZ_fbg

Dumpling Fest
Experience different restaurants and tastes that may include Filipino lumpia, Italian gnochi, Japanese gyoza, Mexican empanadas, Nepalese momos and more.
Each restaurant will be serving up Tasting Plates for guests to enjoy and you will have a chance to visit a variety of different types of restaurants throughout the dinner event.
Visit each of the participating restaurants at your leisure by car or transit.
Ticket price includes tasting plates of dumplings at each of the participating restaurants on this self-guided tour throughout the evening.

Tickets must be purchased in advance and are final. Restaurants subject to change. Event produced by CMI Chat Media Inc. An all ages event and everyone is welcome. While we can't offer refunds, you can transfer your ticket to another person if you are unable to attend.

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May 24 and 25

Doors Open Winnipeg
Buildings throughout Winnipeg and beyond will open their doors to the public for FREE!
Take part in eye-opening walking tours, tour one-of-a-kind buildings, and explore the city's history through our beautiful built heritage.   doorsopenwinnipeg.ca

Art Exhibitions l Craft Workshops l Indigenous Events l Sales l Writing Events, Book Launches & Club l Fundraisers l Live Music l Children’s Events l Central Canada Comics and Collectibles Show

 Art Exhibitions

Winnipeg Art Gallery, 300 Memorial Blvd., Winnipeg, MB  R3C 1V1
204.786.6641 wag.ca

Ningiukulu Teevee: Stories from Kinngait - works from the collection of Dr. Ernest Cholakis.
ᓯᑯ ᕿᕐᓂᖅᓯᓯᒪᔪᖅ | Dark Ice until May 26, Tarralik Duffy's Gasoline Rainbows until March 17, Tim Gardner: The Full Story until April 28, and Inuit Sanaugangit: Art Across Time, on now. Invented Landscapes and Landscapes to Seed the West at WAG@the Park at Assiniboine Park Pavilion.  https://www.wag.ca/art/exhibitions/
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Spring Camp at WAG-Qaumajuq for children ages 6-8 and 9-12. Campers will learn about the exhibitions and get a behind-the-scenes look at how the Gallery operates. Week of March 25  $220 regular, $200 members  https://www.wag.ca/event/spring-break-art-camp/

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March 1 - April 13, M-F 8:30-4:30 / Saturday 12-5
Canadian Mennonite University, MHC Gallery, 610 Shaftesbury Blvd., Wpg R3P 2N2

Brushstrokes & Bluewords is a dialogue between Pauline Aitken, a British visual artist, and Christine Stewart-Nuñez, an American literary artist in Winnipeg.

Between WaterLight is an embodiment of artist Cheryl Zubrack's experiences with water, using photography, paint, and weaving.

March 21, 12-1:30pm: World Poetry Day. Celebrate with activities and poetry readings, including a reading by Christine Stewart-Nuñez.
March 22, 12-1pm: "Watersource/Lifesource": a conversation presented by MHC Gallery and CMU. Celebrate World Water Day! Join us at the intersection of art, faith and science at this lunch-hour roundtable.
April 6, 2-4pm: Writing from Art and Creating from Poems FREE workshop led by Christine Stewart-Nuñez. Ekphrasis is an ancient practice based in the act of writing from art, and illustration (or translation) composing from written texts. No experience necessary.

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Craft Workshops

March 2, 11 am
Oseredok Ukrainian Cultural and Educational Centre
184 Alexander Avenue East, Winnipeg, MB R3B 0L6
Tickets  https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/a6atn8q?fbclid=IwAR2P1ai-epmn9v14muk89awAvohuucwVOxouV8O7DAmxHQrZoCpT2AXyL3Y

Etched Pysanka Workshop designed for those who have mastered the traditional method! We explore a cutting-edge technique using acid (or vinegar), which produces a stunning three-dimensional effect reminiscent of classic etching.

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March 9, 9:30 am - 4 pm
Keystone Modern Creative, 7-851 Lagimodiere Blvd, Winnipeg, MB, R2J 3K4
Tickets  https://keystonemoderncreative.com/collections/classes-and-events?fbclid=IwAR1a1Qmg-MkWtcUz9-PMqHHeZQvpEUzrxF1HtRWbFUSWdHouBi6xUigkr2A

Make your own hand dyed cotton rope that you can use for rope bowls, placemats, table runners, rugs and more! You will learn 4 different dye styles and go home with 4 beautiful skeins of cotton rope. You must have the ability to rinse your skeins at home and to place them in the washer and dryer (HE or top loading will both work).
Cotton rope, dyes, latex gloves and face masks are included in the fee. Bring additional supplies like old towels and large Zip Loc bags to transport skeins. No experience required!

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March 9, 1 pm - 4 pm
MAWA Mentoring Artists for Women's Art, 329 Cumberland Ave. 2nd Floor
Free! No need to register, just show up. All welcome!

Repairathon - We are celebrating International Women’s Day by learning skills to renew and rejuvenate damaged clothing, and helping Mother Earth. Techniques available to learn include patching, darning, embroidery and more. There will be a sewing machine and someone to show you how to use it. This year’s repairing experts:
Beatriz Barahona has exhibited her Arpilleras, a textile collage form of visual storytelling, as part of the Mujer Artista collective.
Mandy Malazdrewich is inspired by her family traditions of garment making and mending.
Melanie Wesley’s work is in private collections. Her focus is on domestic life and handcrafts, using natural and antique materials in textile work, dolls and miniatures. melaniewesley.com

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March 16, 2 pm - 4 pm
L.O.V.E. Locally Operated Vendor Emporium, 1733 Main St. Wpg MB R2V 1Z4
E-transfer your payment to: sue.mazur@hotmail.com

Spell Jar Workshop (all supplies included, jar, herbs, crystals and candle)
*Tidbits of history on Jar Spells
*How to meditate and discover your why for creating your Jar Spell
*How to decide on your ingredients, cleanse your space & ground yourself
*Create your own Jar Spell for Self Love
*How to close, seal your Jar Spell with wax & charge your Jar Spell
You will receive a Jar Spell Guide and a Magic Herb Guide to take home!

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March 23, 1 pm
1733 Main St, Winnipeg, MB R2V 1Z4,
Tickets   https://love-vendor-market.com/products/learn-the-art-of-alcohol-ink-march-23rd?fbclid=IwAR0CdzyS7kjrfT1sUail_gpwczKfyFjwSz9nT97WnSDB1IZo4sQQs24_WjM

Event by LOVE - Locally Operated Vendor Emporium
Learn the art of alcohol ink with the amazing Petra. Design your tile using colours of your choice. Choose from 3 different sayings: Breathe / Beautiful / Be You

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Indigenous Events

Thursdays, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Migizii Agamik Aboriginal Student House, 43 Curry Pl, Winnipeg, MB R3T

Elder Carl Stone is hosting Fireside Chats and will be presented in a hybrid format with the in-person portion in the Circle Room in Migizii Agamik – Bald Eagle Lodge or streamed via Zoom. Please email isc@umanitoba.ca for the Zoom link.
February 29 – Carla Loewen: The Identity Journey
March 7 – Grandfather Wanbdi Wakita: Dakota Teachings
March 14 - Taylor Galvin: Traditional Teachings related to Environmental Land
March 21 - Dr. Cary Miller: Part 2 Comparing Canada & US Indigenous Relations
March 28 - Charlotte Nolin: 2Spirit Sundance/Ceremony
April 4 - Ed Azure: Cree Teachings

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March 6 - April 24, 3 pm - 5 pm every Wednesday
Manitoba Indigenous Cultural Education Centre, 119 Sutherland Avenue

Beads & Reads - Bring your projects and questions to the Centre. Danielle, Dené, and Kale will be here to answer your beading questions, provide some tea, and offer support to meet your project goals; and Sharissa will be here to help with the library and offer recommendations!

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March 19, 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Circle Room at Migizii Agamik - Bald Eagle Lodge, 114 Sidney Smith St., Winnipeg

UM students, staff and faculty are welcome to Pipe ceremonies with Grandfather Wanbdi Wakita. Connect with culture, ceremony, language and traditional teachings in an inclusive and safe space. Attendees have the option to wear a skirt. Email accessafp@umanitoba.ca

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Sales

March 9, 10:30 am - 3:30 pm
266 Graham Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3C 0J8

Downtown Seedy Saturday - Join us for a great day of community building, meeting friends, learning, seed swapping and sharing your gardening experiences! We are partnering with the Millennium Library and Spence Neighbourhood Association.

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March 15 and 16,10 am to 4 pm.
Oseredok Ukrainian Cultural and Educational Centre, 184 Alexander Ave. E, Wpg R3B 0L6

Easter Bazaar - Immerse yourself in the festive spirit as we bring you Easter essentials and cultural delights. Discover everything you need to make your Easter celebration special - Pysanka Supplies, Paskas, Candles, Easter Basket Covers, Easter Cards, and much more! Products also available at our Online Boutique.

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March 16 - 17 at 6 pm
Once Upon A Child - Winnipeg West, 1330 Ellice Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3G 0E9

Spring Dress wear Event - You’ll find the dresses, suits, sweaters, shoes and accessories your kids need to look their best for every spring occasion.

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March 22, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm & March 23, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Via Rail Union Station, 123 Main St

Our 2nd annual 2024 Spring market: Pitâw Mīno Muskîkî  “brings good medicine”
There will be shopping, food + baking, music, crafts for kids, and more.

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March 23, 11 am - 3 pm
Archwood Community Club, 565 Guibault St, Winnipeg
FREE entry & door prizes

Spring Into Easter Arts, Craft & Bake Sale by Charlie's Creations
A fabulous lineup of artists, crafters, bakers, and home-based businesses. We have new and returning local business looking forward to seeing you again.

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Writing Events, Book Launches & Club

March 9, 1 pm - 3 pm
Millennium Library in the New & Noted room on the first floor
email to host Angeline Schellenberg: speakingcrow at thinairwinnipeg.ca

These pop-up events will not be livestreamed. We will not meet online on March 5.
Polish up your new poems for your 3 minutes of fame at the open mic!
There will be an open mic sign-up sheet when you arrive. Featured reader:
Christine Stewart-Nuñez, the winner of the 2018 Whirling Prize (literature of disability theme). Her debut prose collection, Chrysopoeia: Essays of Language, Love, and Place, was published in 2022. Christine served as South Dakota’s poet laureate from 2019-2021 and currently teaches for the University of Manitoba. christinestewartnunez.com.

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March 13 7 pm - 8 pm
Live in the Atrium of McNally Robinson Booksellers / YouTube stream https://youtube.com/live/Cur5wq1BXyE

Join us for an evening with acclaimed poet Kazim Ali as he reads from and discusses his latest publication Sukun: New and Selected Poems. Co-presented by the Winnipeg International Writers Festival.   https://www.mcnallyrobinson.com/978177310.../kazim-ali/sukun

Born in the UK and raised in Canada, Kazim Ali is a Queer, Muslim writer who is currently professor and chair of the Department of Literature at the University of California, San Diego. He is the author of 25 books of poetry, fiction, non-fiction, and translations, as well as the editor of five collected volumes.

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March 22, 7 pm - 8 pm
Live in the Atrium of McNally Robinson Booksellers / YouTube stream https://youtube.com/live/XoHpLAr51xg

Join Sue Sorensen for the launch of her poetry collection Acutely Life, featuring a reading and conversation hosted by Ariel Gordon, followed by a book signing.
https://www.mcnallyrobinson.com/.../sue.../acutely-life

Sue Sorensen makes visits to the Village Vanguard jazz club in June 1961, to Freud’s study in London, to the novelist Henry James. Sue is the author of a novel, A Large Harmonium (2011), winner of Best First book at the Manitoba Book Awards, and the editor of West of Eden: Essays on Canadian Prairie Literature (2008). In 2014 Sue published the non-fiction study The Collar: Reading Christian Ministry in Fiction, Television, and Film.

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March 21, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Raven’s End Books, 1859 Portage Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3J 0G8

Join us on the third Thursday of each month for silent book club. Dress cozy, bring blankets, pillows, whatever you like! We'll start with 20 minutes of socializing and then we'll read for an hour. We'll have tea and hot chocolate available. Please bring your own mug to reduce waste. There'll be a bit more socializing at the end or you can just leave. We will NOT have music playing so please bring headphones if you need background noise.

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Fundraisers

March 14, 6:30 pm
KitchenSync, 370 Donald Street #unit a Winnipeg, MB R3B 2J3
$15 – $27.96 Tickets https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hot-wing-challenge-tickets-744512947267?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwAR0TjgsfoOjv60EhRHxOKAFoHWQjQ8R2lbJiPvMuc96rn8v08B3VXx-_ghY

Participating attendees will be challenged to eat progressively spicier wings seasoned with local Winnipeg hot sauces! Attendees who make it through ALL wings will be entered to win a GRAND local prize package.
All proceeds will be donated to Regenesis Centre for Recovery to help support women and non-binary individuals heal from their struggle with addiction.  https://regenesisrecovery.com/

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March 19, Doors - 6:00pm / Show - 6:30pm
West End Cultural Centre, 586 Ellice Ave Winnipeg, MB R3B1Z8
Tickets - $15.00 + Service Fees
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/diaspora-tickets-810373768757?fbclid=IwAR0Oh3MPEMiHB8vywzecVwHat1m94rFadCujpdvzaKRlvxcjWi4GXfgFg38

DIASPORA - Written and Directed by Deco Dawson
Starring - Yula Guzhav     Produced by Eagle Vision Inc.    Runtime - 2hr 20min
Part of the Architecture and Design Film Festival: screening, panel and fundraiser for Ukraine.

Arriving in Winnipeg’s North End, young Ukrainian immigrant Eva finds a city filled with rundown, outdated establishments and a disproportional number of culturally diverse immigrants in search for a new life; each holding onto their own language and culture, creating a neighbourhood of comedic miscommunication, growing apathy and painful alienation. DIASPORA has screened across Canada and internationally, including in war torn Ukraine.
Deco Dawson has won the Best Short Film Awards at the Toronto International Film Festival twice, The Mayor’s Arts Award, and the Winnipeg Film Group Hothouse Award.

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March 28, 4 pm - 8 pm
The King's Head Pub
Tickets  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mcma-happy-hour-fundraising-social-tickets-807381589067?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl&fbclid=IwAR3yGLJecrunvYG-lWKjMAvr17ZSE28qsQmPglwJ0SUtKfC6_MXkQkUxabw

Join Manitoba Conservatory of Music & Arts for our Happy Hour Fundraising Social!
Check out our silent auction, try your luck with our 50/50 draw, and invite your friends to join you for a couple of rounds of music trivia with music historian John Einarson! Food and drinks available to purchase. Your participation enables us to provide accessibility and excellence in music education to our community.

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Live Music

March 15, Doors at 8:30, show at 9:30 pm
A.N.A.F. Club 60, 3-433 River Ave., Winnipeg, MB, R3L 2V1
$5 at the door.

Sins of IV, with special guests Norman & The Smoke, blow the doors off Club 60.

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March 17, 3 pm
St Boniface Cathedral / Cathédrale de Saint-Boniface
Tickets  https://www.thephil.ca/subscriptions?fbclid=IwAR032r4JZtYrxDcfkQX1H8mTy5pKe7c8x-BzPLarpc5a4FamfdMV4q1ltZo

The Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra celebrates the work of Sir Paul McCartney with his oratorio, Ecce Cor Meum (Behold My Heart). Premiered in 2001, it contains a moving elegy to his wife, Linda, who died as he was writing it. The Phil is proud to present the first Winnipeg performance, with guest artists Andrea Lett (soprano) and Pembina Trails Voices’ Cantemus, conducted by Valdine Anderson. We will probably include a few Beatles numbers!

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March 17, Doors - 7:00 pm / Show - 8:00 pm
West End Cultural Centre, 586 Ellice Ave Winnipeg, MB R3B1Z8
$20.00 + Service Fees  Tickets https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/st-patricks-day-dust-rhinos-play-the-pogues-tickets-817056456857?fbclid=IwAR2LrgFRt7JyTiFuKyLO98N5HAWoimp38KoVBBcsJ2-pkRFqmFR5ljcI0Q0

The Dust Rhinos stand as a spirited testament to the infectious allure of Celtic folk rock. This quintet has been carving its sonic path for an impressive three decades and is proudly unveiling their tenth studio album, “Ring the Bell.”
Blair McEvoy, the driving force behind the band, weaves a musical spell with his powerful vocals and percussive guitar playing and masterful story telling. Dan Cannon, the rhythmic anchor on bass, provides the heartbeat. The steady Darren Wittmann on drums, brings a dynamic flair. Ryan Spraklin, a master of mandolin, injects a rich tapestry of strings into the ensemble, and Ivanka Watkin, a spellbinding fiddler, contribute a melodic enchantment.

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Children’s Events

March 17, 4 pm
Gas Station Arts Centre, Theatre Dance Centre, 288 McDermot Ave., R3G 1Z5
Tickets advance tickets at the studio, on eventbrite or at the door.

We are bringing this heartwarming story to life with dance and story telling. For all ages.

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March 17, 1 pm - 3:30 pm  (every other Sunday, October to May)
Winnipeg Circus Club, Broadway Neighbourhood Centre, 185 Young Street
FREE for first timers / Casual drop-ins are $5
Membership: $20 for kids / $30 for 16+

Join us for our regularly scheduled WEEKLY programming!
Try a Variety of Circus Props, Including Unicycle & Tight Rope
We have equipment for you to borrow, and friendly people to help you get started.

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March 23, 10 am
Centro Caboto Centre, 1055 Wilkes Avenue

C4 - Central Canada Comics and Collectibles Show
A locally organized and run event bringing together Comic, Toy and Collectibles Collectors and enthusiasts for a day of fun, family and fair deals!
Table rentals still available by contacting Stringbeancomics204@gmail

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.

Ukrainian Festival of Carols and New Year's Malanka l Polish Museum Society: Dance Through Time l MARL Ethics Slam l Fortuna's Arcade

Oseredok, Ukrainian Cultural and Educational Centre, presents

Ukrainian Festival of Carols

January 12, 2 pm

Sts. Vladimir & Olga Cathedral, 115 McGregor St.

Ukrainian New Year's Malanka

January 18

Community Hall, 184 Alexander Ave. E, Winnipeg, MB

204-942-0218 or email

Ukrainian Dancers start off the evening. 

Band performs at 8:00 p.m., silent auction, a hot smorg lunch served at 11:00 p.m.

Oseredok, Ukrainian Cultural and Educational Centre, conserves the heritage of Ukrainian people. The art gallery and museum feature changing Ukrainian exhibits on such subjects as 18th-century icons, embroidery, weaving, painted eggs, woodcarving, ceramics, clothing, and other folk arts. The gift shop stocks traditional and contemporary folk arts and crafts. There's also an extensive library, and guided tours of the museum are available on request.

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“Ogniwo” Polish Museum Society, 1417 Main Street

Dance Through Time: A Reflection of Polish Culture in Winnipeg

to February 28

For almost ninety years Polish folk dance has existed in Winnipeg. This display explores this history from the 1920s until today, through photos, programs, memorabilia, and homemade costumes. With the sounds of folk music resonating throughout the exhibit, you will be able to learn dance steps, see what influenced local folk culture, experience quick costume changes backstage and understand the passion shared by Polish dancers around the world. 

Please call 204-477-9323 or 204-586-5070 or email

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The 1st Annual Manitoba Association for Rights and Liberties Ethics Slam

January 16, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Doors open at 6 pm with live music. 

Kings Head Pub, 120 King Street

Must be 18+ to attend.

Join MARL and six teams for an ethics debate, where teams will have their chance to win over you, the audience, and a panel of judges on three social justice ethical questions, proving that issues are not always clear cut.

If you are interested in participating as a team or a potential question.

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Fortuna's Arcade: Art's 1,000,051st Birthday
Video Pool Media Arts Centre, 100 Arthur Street, 3rd floor
January 17, 8:00 pm until 1:00 am
Entrance is $5

-Game room in the Video Pool Studio curated by Skot Deeming (aka mrghosty) - Games by: Tay Bai Woo (Toronto), Damian Sommer (Toronto), Partytime! Hexcellent! (Austin),
KO-OP MODE (Montreal) and Breakfall (Ottawa).
-Wheel of Fortune by Ken Gregory and Andy Rudolph (take a chance to win exciting prizes)
-Dance all night in the Winnipeg Film Group Studio
-DJBeekeeni
-pizza at midnight!