Farmers' Market l Walks in Winnipeg l Make Friends Winnipeg l For the Youngsters l Prairie Comics Festival Fundraiser l StrEAT Feast Festival l Pups N Patio l Winnipeg punx

Aug. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 - 12 pm - 4 pm
The North End Bell Tower
470 Selkirk Ave, Winnipeg, Manitoba  R2W 2M5

Selkirk Avenue Farmers' Market
Please join the North End Community Renewal Corporation (NECRC) in browsing your local vendors and utilize a pay-what-you-can produce stand!

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Walks in Winnipeg

Aug. 2 to 28 (Thursdays and Saturdays), 2 pm - 3 pm

Dalnavert Museum and Visitors' Centre, 61 Carlton St, Winnipeg, MB  R3C 1N7
Tickets  https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/friendsofdalnavert/items/642853/calendar/2025/07/?flow=1433414&fbclid=IwY2xjawL0qMVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETEwUGtmckcwSmY3QjY3ZTJOAR5TASiWV93hKnBds_aY0G62W-gBZfDtOLZMWfXHsWFc1zZFnB_QNdCbA1hDmA_aem_MvsGOYninEyEl4e54I3SqA&full-items=yes

Poverty and Prosperity: A Walk Down Early 1900s Broadway
What was life like for people in Winnipeg 100 years ago? This city was quite different back then and had some major waves in growth. From being the "Gateway to the West" and "Chicago of the North" to the present day, Winnipeg's foundations have been shaped by classism, inequality, and histories both forgotten and overlooked.

This walking tour of downtown explores Winnipeg's roots and foundations, from periods of major growth to the present day. Join us to hear stories of the city and learn how Winnipeg became the city it is today.
Tours will proceed, rain or shine, but may be cancelled at the discretion of the guide in the event of unsafe conditions such as extreme heat or lightning.
The Tour is made possible thanks to support from Manitoba Sport, Culture, Heritage, and Tourism

This tour departs from the Alloway Arch at the Forks and ends at Dalnavert Museum. You may wish to arrive early to ensure you have time to find parking and use the washroom before the tour departs. This is an outdoor walking tour. Please dress for the weather. You may wish to bring a water bottle.

Some stops may have seating available. The tour can be modified to avoid stairs, but uneven terrain and sidewalks in poor condition may be challenging. Please contact us if you have questions related to the mobility requirements of this tour.

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Events by Winnipeg Architecture
Everyone is welcome, The tours will be on accessible surfaces.

Aug. 6, 6:30 pm - 9 pm
Fort Garry Hotel, 222 Broadway, Winnipeg, MB   R3C 0R3

Architect John D. Atchison: Hidden Treasures Walking Tour
Join researcher and writer Gail Perry for a new walking tour of buildings designed by the prolific and accomplished architect John D. Atchison. Born in Illinois and trained in Chicago, Atchison later worked with “the father of the American skyscraper”, William Le Baron Jenney. After working in Chicago for 11 years (including on the 1893 Columbian World Exposition) he moved to Winnipeg in 1905.

In under twenty years John D. Atchison shaped the backdrop of Winnipeg, designing over 160 buildings (60 of them still in use) and advocated for its green and monumental spaces. He was a proponent of the City Beautiful Movement, a member of several civic planning committees and an advocate for the mall approach to the Legislative Building.

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Aug. 13, 6:30 pm - 9 pm
Roslyn Court Apartments, 43 Osborne St, Winnipeg, MB R3L 1Y2

Osborne Village Apartment Living Walking Tour
Please join Susan Algie and architect James Wagner (authors of Osborne Village an architectural tour) for a stroll through Osborne Village and along Wellington Crescent. Learn about the architecture new and old. The tour will view exteriors of buildings only. 

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Aug. 21, 12 pm
101-177 Lombard Avenue, Wpg, MB   R3B 0W5

The Life and Work of David Wynyard Bellhouse
Trained as an architect in Bruges, Belgium and London, England, David Wynyard Bellhouse (1861 – 1952) immigrated to Manitoba in 1883 where he initially farmed near Cypress River. He moved to Winnipeg in about 1896 where he was able to set up his practice as an architect.

I will describe his building background in England and his own work in the building industry in Manitoba, illustrated with several examples that are mostly standing today. In Winnipeg, Bellhouse designed factories and warehouses in and near the Exchange District, apartment buildings, churches, and houses, mainly for Winnipeg’s wealthy living in Armstrong’s Point and Crescentwood.

Speaker: Born in Winnipeg, but finding employment in London, Ontario, David R. Bellhouse is a retired academic. He is the author of three academic books on the history of probability and statistics and of five self-published books on the history of his family. Among other awards, he has been made an honoured alumnus of the Faculty of Science of the University of Manitoba

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Aug. 21, 4:45 pm
748 Broadway, Winnipeg, MB    R3G 0X3
https://westbroadway.mb.ca/events/gardens/page/2  

West Broadway Garden Tour
Take a delightful stroll through the West Broadway neighbourhood and explore a range of beautiful community gardens. You'll hear from local gardeners, learn about the work behind these green spaces, and enjoy the charm that blossoms in every corner. Light refreshments will be served along the way.
All are welcome! Planned by the West Broadway Community Organization.

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Aug. 5, 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Shannon's Irish Pub and Eatery, 175 Carlton St, Wpg, MB R3C 3H9
Free https://www.blablalanguageexchange.com/events/blabla-and-make-friends-winnipeg

BlaBla and Make Friends Winnipeg
Meet new people - Make international and local friends - Speak languages (mingle) - Have fun
Any question   www.instagram.com/blablalanguage

We will not charge you anything but you are asked to order a drink directly upon arrival to participate  (Mandatory). Outside food and drinks are not allowed. Please respect the venues staff and make sure to leave the place clean and tidy. Be polite and respectful.
Please kindly note that venue staff or our organizers will ban you from our events and community if you don't respect it. We offer you opportunities to make friends and improve your language skills for free.
We are working with a mingle setup and we usually don't have designated language tables or areas.
English and the local language are typically spoken.
If you would like to speak other languages, please ask the organizers or seek participants who meet your language expectations.
Stay updated: https://t.me/+ggNqnLu7U7RhNWRk

By attending our events, you consent to being photographed or filmed. They will be shared on our social media. If you do not wish to appear in the photos, please send us a private message as soon as possible on Instagram (@blablalanguage).
Join Our BlaBla Whatsapp Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/B9p0pucxh9UG2dJfXBbOq3

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For the Youngsters

August 8 - 18
St. Vital Centre, Winnipeg, MB
Tickets https://platinum.cirqueitalia.com/
One free child per paid adult in levels 2 and 3 when you book online - use code FACEFREE
 
Water Circus Platinum
Check out our amazing dynamic water stage that is unlike anything you have ever seen before! It's a beautiful combination of death defying circus acts, with the atmosphere of our water stage! Climate-Controlled Tent. Our show is perfect for the whole family!

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If you have any small children in your circle and want to buy a book for them, I would like to recommend 'T Is for Terry: An ABC of Courage' by Denise Diaz.
The book describes Terry Fox one letter at a time. A is for Adventure. B is for Basketball. C is for Courage. D is for Dream, etc.
The book is $15.00 Canadian and can be bought at Chapters Book Stores. All proceeds will be donated to the Terry Fox Foundation, supporting cancer research in Canada and furthering Terry's dream of a world without cancer.

~ Darcy Martin (Canadian Senior Ladies, FB page)

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Manitoba Theatre For Young People
2 Forks Market Road, Winnipeg, MB R3C 4X1
• Tel 204.947.0394
https://mtyp.ca/theatre-school/

This year, MTYP has nearly 100 exciting courses designed to inspire creativity, confidence, and connection for young people ages 1 to 18. Whether you are new to theatre, looking to build confidence, or an imaginative kid looking for a space to create, MTYP has a space for you!, Spenser Payne, School Director.

All of the work of Manitoba Theatre for Young People begins in our home at The Forks, on Treaty 1 Territory and in the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. We live and work on the lands of the Anishinaabeg, Anishininewuk, Dakota Oyate, Denesuline, Nehothowuk, Inuit and Métis peoples. We keep in our minds and in our hearts all the Indigenous children and their families who have been hurt because of broken promises and bad actions. We will travel together on a journey of reconciliation in all that we do.

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Aug. 10, 11 am - 4 pm
70 Arthur St, Unit 611, Winnipeg, MB R3B 1G7
Admission: FREE

Stop by the Prairie Comics Fest studio for our final fundraising push for PCF 2025! We'll have comics and graphic novels on hand for you to browse (and will be accepting donations from now until the day-of) for all ages. All proceeds go towards funding our programming, our Festival, and everything we do to keep indie comics flourishing in YWG.  prairiecomics.com

Prairie Comics Festival is a non-profit arts organization celebrating independently created and self published comics and Zines! With programming year round, we culminate in the annual weekend-long Festival. All programming is low cost or free to attend!

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August 15, 4-10 PM
August 16, 12-10PM
August 17, 12-9PM
The Forks CN Stage and Field, Winnipeg, MB
Admission: FREE     www.streatfeast.ca

Join Streat Feast Festival, Around the World in Winnipeg and Alark Co. in celebrating food, Culture and Community!
StrEAT Feast Festival features some of the various street foods and cultural specialties from various parts of the world found in Winnipeg and Manitoba. The festival aims to highlight local food and non-food vendors, live performances by local artists, local art, local businesses, cultural and/non-profit organizations and various programming and activities. 

The festival's goal is to educate and raise awareness of local businesses and organizations, to further amplify the importance of supporting local. In addition, to engage, and bring people and community together.
- Live Entertainment
- Food Trucks and Stalls
- Local Vendors
- Pop-up Market
- Food Competition
- Family Games
- Giveaways

It pays to SUPPORT local!! Interested vendors, exhibitors, participants and for partnership opportunities, email  streatfeastcanada@gmail.com

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August 16, 5:30 pm
Shrugging Doctor Beverage Co., 483 Berry St, Wpg, MB R3J 1N6
Tickets  $ 11.98  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pups-n-patio-manitoba-mutts-dog-rescue-x-shrugging-doctor-tickets-1487284260259
 
Manitoba Mutts Dog Rescue and Shrugging Doctor Beverage Company are teaming up for possibly the cutest event in the city - Pups N Patio! Your ticket includes playing with adoptable pups and a complimentary drink. Non Alcoholic drink options are available!

Enter our door prize raffle to win items from Manitoba Mutts, Shrugging Doctor and Prairie Wolf Bakery!
Stay and enjoy a wine tasting, or try our menu made with Manitoba ingredients.
Support a great cause while enjoying a pup-filled evening!
Please note that pup attendance is subject to weather conditions
Manitoba Mutts is a 100% foster based rescue, founded in 2011 and is a registered charity.

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Aug. 28, Doors @ 7:30pm / Show @ 8pm
Times Change(d) High & Lonesome Club, 234 Main St, Wpg, MB R3C 1A8
Tickets $15    https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/punx-at-the-park-tickets-1429705580879
UNDER 18 with parent or legal guardian

Winnipeg punx take over the Blue Note Park for an incredible triple tribute to the punk rock legends:
The Windups as Sex Pistols
Guns of Wolseley as The Clash
The Bloodshots as the Ramones

Flash Photographic Festival l Markets l FREE First Friday l Workshop: Birdie Plant Pokes l Winnipeg Architecture Events l A Streetcar Named Desire l Oak Hammock Marsh Events l Our Whole Society 2025 l Bead-a-Thon l Paranormal Investigation

 Monday to Friday, 10 am - 5 pm, until the end of June
Gas Station Arts Centre, 445 River Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3L 0C3

Flash Photographic Festival         flashfest.net
Photo exhibits are up in many locations. Works by Louella Lester, Angeline Janel Schellenberg and Anthony Mark Schellenberg are in the 12 by 12 exhibit at the Gas Station Theatre.
FlashPhotoFest@gmail.com

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Markets

June 5 and 6, 4 pm - 7 9:30 pm
June 7, 5 pm to 9:30 pm
The Forks, Red Ember, Winnipeg, MB R3C

Pop-up Market - After Hours by Ansanm Foundation
Fundraising for a drop in centre for autistic teens and adults.
Free Admission - Games and prizes for children - face painting - 50/50 25+ vendors

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June 8, July 20, and August 24 from 3 PM to 11 PM
Assiniboia Downs, 3975 Portage Ave, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
$10 admission (kids 5 & under FREE) tickets on Showpass or at the gate.
 Parking is just $5.

MB Night Market Festival     asdowns.com/events/manitoba-night-market-festival

Live music, vendors and artisans, beer gardens, kids activities and so much more!
With 100+ local artisans and vendors, 20+ food trucks, live music, a tattoo pop-up, and tons of family-friendly entertainment, it’s the ultimate way to soak up the best of Manitoba summer.
It’s got that perfect day-to-night vibe: start with sunshine and shopping, stay for the lights, food, and music. Pure summer magic.
Come for the eats, stay for the vibes and make it a night to remember. Sorry, no pets.

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June 14, 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Notre Dame Recreation Centre, 271 De la Cathedrale Ave, Winnipeg, MB R2H 0J1

Beautifully Disturbed Summer Market
Over 30 vendors with a curated blend of unique items, baked goods, and handmade creations eager to kick-off those long summer nights!
A family friendly environment that is fun, entertaining, and appropriate for all ages.
50/50 Draw. No Admission Fees. Door Prize - entries are given to those who bring an item for the Winnipeg Kitten Adoption Agency: cat food, treats and toys.

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June 14, 11 am - 5 pm
1407 Main St., Winnipeg, MB   R2W 3V2

Pollock’s (almost) Summer Market
Join us for our plant swap, kids activities, local food and vendors and an amazing line up of musicians all day long!
We will be welcoming 20+ local vendors along with a great line-up of musicians.

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June 6, 4 pm - 9 pm
Manitoba Museum, 190 Rupert Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3B 0N2
No ticket is required for First Friday programming.

Join us 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.
To find the current month's special programming: https://manitobamuseum.ca/
First Fridays @ the Manitoba Museum is proudly supported by Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries.

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June 7, 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Prairie Studio Glass, 587 Sargent Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3B 1W6
Tickets  https://prairiestudioglass.com/classes/?fbclid=IwY2xjawKoS_JleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFDWHJFT1lSSzY5ZTQ3WDBjAR6FsPy13hudL9LMSqBQMwjvl7Ec0MB3JVZiB-rQlSrcBVYjNQ2vKNPzWDvjTA_aem_3w1YEO2mkOwHobaHda38Gw

Workshop: Birdie Plant Pokes
Spend an afternoon with us and you will be going home with a couple of cute bird plant pokes made from stained glass.
All tools and materials are included and no previous glass experience required.
Registration can be done on our website, in person and over the phone.

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

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Winnipeg Architecture Events

June 10
Old Market Square, Exchange District
Part of Bike Week in Winnipeg. info@bikeweekwinnipeg.com     (204) 296-8587
Please register on Eventbrite.

Join architect Brent Bellamy for a bike tour of his favourite building and places in downtown Winnipeg - old and new, big and small, prominent and little known. Bellamy will tell some of the lost stories and highlight some of the unique places that we often pass by without giving a second thought.
The 90-minute tour will begin at Old Market Square. Participants will bike through the downtown to Assiniboine and loop back to end at Old Market Square.

Participants are required to bring their own bikes. We recommend that everyone wear helmets and bring a water bottle and bike lock.
Brent Bellamy (BES, M.Arch, MAA, MRAIC) is an Associate and Creative Director at Number Ten Architectural Group.

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June 18
Meet at the Main Entrance, Dafoe Library, 25 Chancellor's Circle, Wpg, MB R3T 2N2

Join us for a free architectural tour of the University of Manitoba campus, led by architectural historian Jeffrey Thorsteinson. The tour will focus on buildings from the post 1945 period, including St. Paul's College, St. John's College, University Centre and the John A Russell Building.
The tour route is accessible for wheelchairs and strollers. The University of Manitoba is easily reached by public transit and there is bicycle parking at several locations on campus.

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Aug 21, 12 pm
101-177 Lombard Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3B 0W5

The Life and work of David Wynyard Bellhouse
Trained as an architect in Bruges, Belgium and London, England, David Wynyard Bellhouse (1861 – 1952) immigrated to Manitoba in 1883 where he initially farmed near Cypress River. He moved to Winnipeg in 1896 where he worked in a few jobs until he was able to set up his practice as an architect.
I will describe his building background in England and his own work in the building industry in Manitoba, illustrated with several examples that are mostly standing today. In Winnipeg, Bellhouse designed factories and warehouses in and near the Exchange District, apartment buildings, churches, and houses, mainly for Winnipeg’s wealthy living in Armstrong’s Point and Crescentwood.
Speaker: David R. Bellhouse is the author of three academic books on the history of probability and statistics and of five self-published books on the history of his family.

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June 11 - 15
Gas Station Arts Centre, 445 River Avenue #unit 1, Winnipeg, MB R3L 0C3

Tickets  From CA$33.28   
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/a-streetcar-named-desire-tickets-1256241996629?fbclid=IwY2xjawKoSChleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFDWHJFT1lSSzY5ZTQ3WDBjAR4e7xfAsv4qZ4BPRX_37cuiiI1Ss-ecYiL3Gj3LRrggLYOmpZe2-nFh8NsHOQ_aem_Z5YQGh7aPGDhoswGBiZPdQ

Tennessee Williams' seminal piece of American theatre, A Streetcar Named Desire, bursts onto the Winnipeg theatre scene. From the embers of desire and through the wisps of sultry smoke, Blanche Dubois appears on the New Orleans doorstep of her sister, Stella, and her lover, Stanley.
By The 28th Minute, Directed by George Toles

Put together by some of the brightest talents Winnipeg has to offer and helmed by the incomparable George Toles, featuring:
Heather Roberts as Blanche DuBois
Justin Fry as Stanley Kowalski
Sophie George as Stella Kowalski
Kevin Ramberran as Harold 'Mitch' Mitchell
Tasha Roth as Eunice Hubbell
Jesse Bergen as Steve Hubbell
Rodrigo Cordova as Pablo Gonzales
Stanlee Arches as The Collector
Ishita Ishita as The Woman on the Steps/The Flower Seller/The Nurse
Stephen Sim as The Doctor

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Oak Hammock Marsh Events

More Information and to register:
https://www.oakhammockmarsh.ca/events/?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Oak+Hammock+Marsh+News+and+Events&utm_campaign=OHM+-+FY26+-+June+2025+Newsletter

June 11, 7:00 a.m.
Morning Birding Walk - Binoculars and field guides available.
Online pre-registration required.
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June 15
Join us for our annual Father's Day Waterbug Derby
Equipped with a net and a pail, capture some of the critters living in the water of the Marsh. Collect points depending on the bugs you catch and win prizes!
This activity is included with general admission!
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June 20, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Evening Canoe Excursion
Bring your own canoe or use one of ours (limited number of canoes available).
Online pre-registration required.
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June 22, 9 a.m.
Duck and Run
Run, walk or waddle at the Marsh while raising funds for wetland conservation!
Online pre-registration required.
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June 28, 10:30 a.m.
Birding by Ear
Join us on this special walk that will help you recognize birds by their calls and their songs.
Online pre-registration required.
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July and August
Camps for Kids
Camp is a great way for kids to make memories that will last a lifetime.
Summer day camps for kids ages 6 to 9. Online pre-registration required.

Visit our Gift Shop Online!

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June 15, 7:00 PM - June 17, 5:00 PM
Canadian Museum for Human Rights, 85 Israel Asper Way, Wpg, MB R3C 0L5
Tickets $20 - $150
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/our-whole-society-2025-tickets-1228234455319?fbclid=IwY2xjawKoRfhleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFDWHJFT1lSSzY5ZTQ3WDBjAR41Fa2sT9JEEk8Vr5Zm2IVv24EFq09WabU6HgAw7EcawbwAJlfQxF5yhPLHcA_aem_tFv554H9OErn1wbS9EWhJw
Refunds up to 7 days before event.

Join Canadian Interfaith Conversation, MB Multifaith Council and other partners and prominent leaders at "Our Whole Society 2025" to explore the sources of hope that inspire action in the face of seemingly insurmountable challenges.
Guest Speakers include:
Hon. Anita Neville, Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba
Payam Akhavan, International Human Rights Lawyer
Mayor Scott Gillingham
Lloyd Axworthy, Fmr Minister, Foreign Affairs of Canada
Elin Kelsey, Environmental Thought Leader
Premier Wab Kinew

The Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra will perform a special musical arrangement on the theme of hope to open the conference. The concert is sponsored by Mauro Institute for Peace and Justice, St. Paul’s College, University of Manitoba.
Our Whole Society conferences are organized by the Canadian Interfaith Conversation whose Charter Vision is to advocate for religion in a pluralistic society and in Canadian public life. We want to promote harmony and religious insight among religions and religious communities in Canada, strengthen our society’s moral foundations, and work for greater realization of the fundamental freedom of conscience and religion for the sale of the common good and an engaged citizenship.

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June 22, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Manitoba Museum, Alloway Hall, 190 Rupert Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3B 0N2

Tickets  https://manitobamuseum.ca/event/bead-a-thon-2025/
A ‘pay what you can afford’ scale is available, and a 50/50 draw will close out the day!
Supplies are not included. You can purchase a beading kit with your registration.

Join us for a fundraising Bead-a-Thon, hosted by Cree-Métis beadwork artist Cynthia Boehm, and Manitoba Museum’s Head of Indigenous Programming & Engagement, Tashina Houle-Gaywish.
Celebrate the beauty of Indigenous culture with beading, sharing knowledge, laughter and community connection.
The day will include mini ‘learn to stitch’ tutorials, pop-up visits from our stunning historical beadwork collection, and time with community to share, learn and bead.
Whether you’re an expert beader, a keen learner, or have never held a needle, this event welcomes all to share in the joy of beadwork!

Everyone is invited to showcase their work at our “Artist Open Mic” or display it at a designated sell and trade table. Attendees can purchase food from vendors throughout the day, and/or are welcome to bring their own lunches and snacks. Sharecuterie, Anishinaa-Bakes, and Más Coffee will be vendors.

This Bead-a-thon will support the Manitoba Museum’s Access for All program supporting our wide array of community initiatives including free admission on First Fridays, subsidized supplies and workshop fees for our Indigenous art workshop series, and complimentary field trips for children from every corner of Manitoba.

For more information please contact Tashina Houle-Gaywish at THouleSchlup@ManitobaMuseum.ca

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July 4 8:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Dalnavert Museum and Visitors' Centre, 61 Carlton St, Winnipeg, MB R3C 1N9
Tickets $48.15
https://3common.com/event/paranormal-investigation-dalnavert-museum/6834a4b655e5e3ae6e2da1fe?fbclid=IwY2xjawKoSotleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFDWHJFT1lSSzY5ZTQ3WDBjAR7qX8j9N_gN7h7p9r2eqsqGIFTKQdFTJnagCC4CI78tm1Ip7FPB6KCbP8tqJA_aem_Mskrs04zj9vAexdRTHvH2Q

Join Winnipeg Paranormal Group at the Dalnavert Museum for a public investigation. Together, try to find answers and see if the paranormal exists. Will we meet Jack or any of the other residents of this beautiful home?
Winnipeg Paranormal will bring their equipment, teach you how to use it and help you investigate this century old home with many secrets. You are welcome to bring your own equipment if you have any.
Minimum age requirement is 16. Email wpgparanormal@gmail.com with any questions.

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 Ways to Help Fellow Canadians and Manitobans

December 6 - CBC's Make the Season Kind

Join CBC to help Make the Season Kind for Canadians this Winter.
There were over 2 million monthly visitors to food banks in Canada in 2024, the highest number in history. CBC is asking for your help. Every act of kindness, one dollar, one can of food, or one hour of your time, can make a difference to Canadians in need.
This annual/national radiothon is a day devoted to Harvest Manitoba here in our province. Filled with stories, interviews, and Harvest's CEO Vince’s weather/traffic reports, our friends at CBC have already started collecting stories from staff and clients for broadcast.

Rumour has it that several Canadian celebrities are promoting the day across Canada (Catherine O’ Hara, for one).
Donate now to food banks in your community        https://www.cbc.ca/kind/

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Winnipeg postal workers are collecting letters to Santa despite the ongoing strike.
But they won’t be collecting or delivering charitable donations.

Many organizations often rely heavily on mail-in cheques from donors. But now the cash flow has come to a halt. Those looking to donate are asked to visit the charity’s website to donate by credit card or e-transfer.

Canadian Red Cross   1-800-418-1111      www.redcross.ca/giveagift
The Salvation Army    1-800-725-2769      www.SalvationArmy.ca/Christmas
Harvest       204-982-3581   donations@harvestmanitoba.ca       www.HarvestManitoba.ca   
                       or drop off donations at 1085 Winnipeg Ave, Wpg R3E 0S2
                                                        Winnipeg Free Press, 1355 Mountain Ave
                                                        Bomber Store, 315 Chancellor Matheson Rd

West Central Women's Resource Centre 204-774-8975
https://wcwrc.ca/donate/supportourwork/
or drop off donations at 640 Ellice Ave, Wpg R3G 0A
Prefer to write a cheque? Call Christie at 431-451-1888 x303 for pick up,
or make a donation via credit card over the phone.

CancerCare Manitoba      204-787-4177        www.MoreTomorrowsTogether.ca/help   
                                                 
Wpg Humane Society        204-982-2041      www.winnipeghumanesociety.ca
                                               or come to the shelter at45 Hurst Way

Assiniboine Park Conservancy, 55 Pavilion Crescent, Wpg, MB R3P 2N6   assiniboinepark.ca   
Phone 204-927-8080 / email   donations@assiniboinepark.ca

The Winnipeg Foundation 204-944-9474
https://www.mycharitytools.com/gift/wpgfdn/pick-fund
or to our office during regular hours until 12 noon, Friday, Dec. 31.

Winnipeg Art Gallery, 300 Memorial Boulevard, Wpg, R3C 1V1
Donate at wag.ca/donate, or call 204-789-1764 to contribute.

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Hunger doesn't take a holiday

Nearly 23 per cent of Canadians living in food-insecure households.
We need your support now. Over 108,000 Manitobans visit a food bank every month. These are the families, children, infants, and seniors that rely on your donation. School programs, soup kitchens, day cares and everyday people are facing daily struggles to put food on the table.
 
Non-perishable food will be accepted until December 13 at the Charleswood, Fort Garry, Harvey Smith, St. Vital, and St. Boniface libraries.

Don’t know what to bring?
Shelf-stable, nutritious items like peanut butter, tuna and canned beans are at the top of every food bank's wish list. Most organizations also have a list of their most-needed foods, including whether they accept baked goods or fresh fruit.
Money is useful because food banks, thanks to their purchasing power and relationships with retailers and food producers, can stretch those dollars further. They can also buy items needed by their local community. Financial contributions also go toward fuel and operating costs to transport the food.
Food banks welcome one-time or monthly donations.
You can also make the donation in someone else's name. Great stocking stuffers!

Donation don'ts:
Avoid glass containers. If a jar breaks in a family's hamper, it can ruin all of their food.
Please double-check the expiration date and overall quality. Slightly dented cans are fine, but big dents or bulging tins are not.

Explore other grassroots options. Why not grow a row of vegetables or pick and share fruit next summer? Grocery items are always welcome. If you live in Winnipeg, these are a few local food drop off locations:

529 Country Club Bld - 55+ housing, Monday to Friday, 9 am - 4 pm
Phone or text with subject ‘Food Delivery’ to 204-888-5534

22 Strauss Dr - Manitoba Housing, Monday to Friday, 9 am - 4 pm
Email with subject ‘Food Delivery’ to Nicholas.Rush@gov.mb.ca

825 School Rd - The Salvation Army, Monday to Friday, 9 am - 3 pm
Phone 204-889-9203

170 Hendon Ave- Manitoba Housing, Thursdays
Phone or text with subject ‘Food Delivery’ to 204-619-4634

For inquiries about the Food Security network call Kathy Perrault, 204-223-0934.

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People who rely on food banks don't go away in January.

There is nothing ‘normal’ about the state of poverty and food insecurity in Canada. Food insecurity is at an all time high, and food bank usage has doubled since 2019. We cannot carry on thinking that people will be fine without significant intervention. This issue requires urgent and immediate action.

It's a really tough time for food banks, and so we need to make these issues prominent. Folks are not always in a position to give, so a great way to give is to lend your voice to the cause. This is a petition calling on the federal government to introduce a "Groceries and Essentials Benefit" as a way of getting money into people's pockets quickly.
https://foodbankscanada.ca/advocacy-government-relations/petition/

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Operation Red Nose Winnipeg         https://rednosewinnipeg.ca/
The festive season designated driver service operated by volunteers.

Operation Red Nose is the best way to get you AND your vehicle home safe this season after spending the evening with family, friends and coworkers celebrating the holidays.
With one call to our Winnipeg Red Nose Hotline, you’ll receive a safe ride home in your vehicle while supporting the Winnipeg Kids Foundation. It’s a win-win for you and the community.

Book your ride by calling (204) 947-6673 during our operating hours.

Volunteer with Operation Red Nose and help keep Winnipeg’s streets safe! Whether you’d like to be part of our three-person drive teams, work at our headquarters or help on one of the many committees that make Operation Red Nose function, there’s a volunteer position available for you!

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Dec 10, 4:30-6:30pm

Lighting Up The Avenue is BACK!
hosted by Indigenous Vision for the North End

Come to Selkirk Avenue for family holiday fun and delicious refreshments at each stop!
Holiday shopping at our social enterprise thrift shop, The Up Shoppe at 382 Selkirk Avenue!
North End Women’s Centre, 394 Selkirk, we'll have cookie decorating & photos with the Grinch!
North End Neighbourhood Renewal Corporation, 509 Selkirk, there'll be a gingerbread house contest!
Ma Mawi Chi Itata, 800 Selkirk, there’ll be a photo booth and other kids activities.
541 Selkirk there'll be a photo booth and hot chocolate, BINGO AND PRIZES TO BE WON!
All ages and genders welcome!

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Ongoing Activities

Every Sunday at 7:00 PM
Club Happenings, 114B Osborne Street, Winnipeg, MB
(204) 284-6444         clubhappenings@gmail.com

Comedy Open Open Mic
Sign up starts at 6:30 PM / the show kicks off at 7:00 PM.
Whether you're an aspiring comedian, a seasoned pro, or just looking for some fun, this is your chance to take the stage and show off your best material.
Enjoy drink specials all night long and enter to win prizes. After the comedy stick around for karaoke and sing your heart out!

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Every Friday and Saturday, 10 pm - 2 am
4th Line PUB & GRILL, 3025 Ness Ave, Wpg, MB R2Y 2J2 (corner of Ness & Sturgeon)

Don't miss out on one of Winnipeg's BEST karaoke experiences brought to you by our host Christiana from Karaoke Anonymous.
Check out the HUGE online song book at https://search.karaokeanonymous.ca/

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Every Sunday to May 25, 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Broadway Neighborhood Center, 185 Young Street, Winnipeg, R3C 1Y8

Join Winnipeg Circus Club for our regularly scheduled WEEKLY programming!
Try a Variety of Circus Props Including Unicycle & Tight Rope!
Explore New Props & Old Favourites! Our meet-ups are FREE for first timers!
Casual drop-ins are $5 / Membership are $20 for Kids & $30 for Ages 16+

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Manitoba Indigenous Cultural Education Centre, 119 Sutherland Ave., Wpg R2W 3C9

MICEC's Cree & Ojibwe language tables are gathering in-person every month to eat together, to practice, to play games, and visit. Speakers of all abilities are welcome! Lunch will be provided. Email miceclanguage@gmail.com if you have any questions.

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Free Activities

To find more free activities, and events happening in December, go this post
https://winnipegisbetterthanchocolate.blogspot.com/2024/11/ongoing-activities-l-operation-red-nose.html

to December 31, 5 PM – 10 PM
Grant Memorial Church, 877 Wilkes Avenue

Let It Glow – Christmas Drive Thru
Experience the magic of Christmas! Enjoy this free, family-friendly event featuring stunning light displays, festive music, and a heartwarming story of Christmas. It’s a perfect way to kick off the holiday season while driving through one of Winnipeg’s most enchanting Christmas light shows.

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December 6, 5 PM - 9 PM

Grace Hospital, 300 Booth Drive.
Winter Celebration - Enjoy free festive fun with photos with Santa, hot chocolate, and a dazzling Tree Lighting Ceremony in memory of loved ones. The event also features an exciting fireworks display and a drive-in screening of Home Alone. Don’t miss this magical evening filled with family-friendly activities and holiday cheer!

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December 6, 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

First Fridays in the Exchange
Multiple Locations at the Exchange District
It’s full-on creativity where Galleries, artists, unique shops and restaurants welcome your visit!
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December 6, 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm

The Manitoba Museum, 190 Rupert Avenue
Free admission to its Museum Galleries, Planetarium, and Science Gallery. Each event includes interactive experiences like hands-on science exhibits, live sky tours, and engaging activities such as button-making and research demonstrations in the Living Laboratory.
Special programming includes cultural exhibits like Manidoo Miinniigooizowin, celebrating Indigenous heritage, and film screenings such as Arutinae with a director Q&A. The Planetarium also features unique shows like The Longest Night, blending storytelling and astronomy.

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December 6 – Steve Kitz European Duo 3-5 PM
December 7 - Amber Eppp Jazz Duo 1-3 PM
CF Polo Park, 233-1485 Portage Ave

We’re making the season bright with live holiday music from local musicians. Until December 24, enjoy your favourite holiday songs live while you shop!

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December 7, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Manitoba Legislative Building, 450 Broadway

Legislative Building Holiday Open House
Celebrate the season with Premier Wab Kinew and members of the legislative assembly. Enjoy a free, family-friendly event filled with holiday cheer and bring non-perishable food items for the Christmas Cheer Board.

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to December 24
Cabela’s, 580 Sterling Lion Pkwy.

Free Photos with Santa
Enjoy festive activities, and explore exclusive holiday shopping deals. This event promises fun for the whole family, with professional photo sessions and special promotions. Reserve a spot or visit for a walk-in experience.

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Every Friday
Downtown (301 Vaughn St.) 5 PM to close
Elmwood Kildonan (454 Kimberly Ave.) 7 PM to close
South (5 Fermer Ave.) 7 PM to close
West Portage (3550 Portage Ave.) 7 PM to close

Free YMCA Youth Access Program Ages 13-17
Enjoy safe, inclusive recreational spaces. Engage in fun activities, connect with peers, and stay active, all with no fees or memberships required.

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Saturdays, 8 AM
The Forks 1, Forks Market Road

Winnipeg Run Club - We are a lululemon led community driven run crew. Each week we set up 5km & 10km routes with over 20 community run leaders to support you along the way. The intention is everyone feels welcome and safe.
During our warmer months we meet under The Canopy at The Forks
RSVP REQUIRED  https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/winnipeg-run-club-tickets-615793824907

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December 7, 9:00 am – 11:30 am
Tyndall Park Community School Gym, 2221 King Edward St.

Tyndall Park Community Centre’s Breakfast with Santa
This free family-friendly event features a delicious breakfast, holiday crafts, and photos with Santa. Shop local at the Tyndall Community Market while supporting small businesses.
Donations will be accepted for the NorthWest Bear Clan Patrol to support their vital community work.

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Every Saturday, 10:30 AM – 11:45 AM

Public Skating at South Winnipeg Community Centre, 666 Silverstone Ave.
Come for a free skate!

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December 7, 1:00 pm – 3:00 am
Rotary Heritage Park 735 Kildare Ave W
Admission is free with a donation of a tin for the bin

Join the Transcona Museum for Photos with Santa on the CN2747 Visitors can take festive photos with Santa aboard the historic CN2747, a rare 1953 steam locomotive. This family-friendly event offers a unique photo opportunity, creating lasting memories.
There will be a special holiday story time at the Transcona Library at 2 PM.

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December 8, 11am-5pm / drop-in tours at 1pm and 2pm
Winnipeg Art Gallery, 300 Memorial Boulevard, Wpg, R3C 1V1

Join us for Canada Life's Free Sunday and explore the Gallery for FREE! All exhibitions are open and we'll have two drop-in tours for folks to enjoy: MOTHERGROUND begins at 1pm and Inuit Sanaugangit: Art Across Time starts at 2pm.
Take part in a festive art-making activity inspired by Lita Fontaine’s Winyan exhibition, where you can create mandala ornaments. We’re thrilled to have singers from the Manitoba Underground Opera carolling in the galleries between 1 and 2:30pm.

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December 8, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Norberry-Glenlee Community Centre, 26 Molgat Avenue

Breakfast with Santa - This free family event features a pancake breakfast, bouncy castles, holiday crafts, and photos with Santa. The entire community centre will be transformed for a fun-filled day of festive activities.

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December 8, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Seven Oaks Arena 745, Kingsbury Ave

Enjoy a festive day at the Skate with Santa event! Families can enjoy face painting, public skating, holiday crafts, and a special visit from Santa
at 12:30 PM. Break-Away Grill Specials and Winnipeg’s 150th Celebration Tent. Add to the fun by donating and earning a free hot chocolate voucher!

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Every Friday, 10 PM – 2 AM

Airport Motor Inn, 1800 Ellice Ave.

No cover charge!
Karaoke Every Friday at the Airport Motor Inn 10pm.
Huge stage, Amazing sound and a massive song selection at www.karaokeanonymous.ca
Kitchen closes at 10 so get there early if you wanna order food.

Ice Cream, Wine and Food l Comedy, Music & More l Paddle the Red l Visual & Sound Events l Farmers' & Community Markets l The Russlaender Mennonites l Ballet in the Park

Ice Cream, Wine and Food

JULY 3, 6:30 PM – 7 PM

It's the return of the Manitoba Geocaching Association’s Ice Cream events. We tour around the city with visits to locally owned ice cream shops. The eighth stop will be at Nucci's Gelati, 643 Corydon Ave. This event will go ahead rain or shine.
https://www.geocaching.com/geocache/GCAA8A6_ice-cream-event-part-8-the-last-scoop?fbclid=IwAR1kAiszrR33tCgPxcSBQBhnMhTl0IA3UXi1wReNdO39AWv7PqtG8JOg2jI

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JULY 5, 5:30 PM – 9 PM
Meet at 219 Provencher Blvd, Winnipeg, MB R2H 0G4
$115 per person: Two glasses, an appetizer, a soup or salad, an entrée, and a dessert

Bon Appétit Saint-Boniface Culinary Tour by Tourisme Riel
Treat yourself to a culinary experience with a French flair and discover the rich history of Saint-Boniface. With the help of a professional guide, immerse yourself in the culture of the neighbourhood and discover its hidden treasures with this guided walking tour.

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The Pourium, 942 Portage Ave (formerly De Luca Fine Wines)
https://thepourium.com/pages/wine-tastings

JULY 12, 7 PM
Tickets https://thepourium.com/products/wine-donuts-ft-bronuts-july-12-2023-7pm?fbclid=IwAR1B9QLq2UJT2vKYH3YuvQurkoXvYKKBRZ5n0mBn-hQ6G1FP7-vUai15Tso
Join us for a night of delicious wines paired with gourmet donuts from Bronuts.
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JULY 20, 7 PM
Tickets https://thepourium.com/products/deck-drinking-no-low-style-ft-soft-crush-july-20-2023-7pm?fbclid=IwAR3ts2woeJEtag6vhMR0gGOtQp20C8L_nbJGI5S3tCtgKLfti0uhezc-9FI
Explore the world of non-alcoholic wine and cocktails featuring the non alcoholic portfolio from Soft Crush.

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Comedy, Music & More

JULY 4, 8 PM – 11 PM
The Marion Hotel, 393 Marion St, Winnipeg, MB R2H 0V4

Join us every Tuesday for Open Mic Comedy! See some of Winnipeg's funniest comedians and some of the scene's newest members trying out new material.
Free giveaway each Tuesday, courtesy of Little Brown Jug.
We've got $4.75 draft all night AND it's Westside Wing Night! $8 /pound of wings.

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Osborne Taphouse, 112 Osborne St, Winnipeg, MB R3L 1Y5

JULY 6 & 20, 9:30 PM – 1:30 AM
$5 cover
Put on your dancing shoes and join us for Funky Thursdays every 2nd Thursday featuring the amazing 6-piece Funk Band Jace and The Hotties!
$4.50 PBR’s, 3 for $15 Jag Bombs, $5.50 16oz Double Standards, “9 for $9.99” appetizers
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JULY 7, 9 PM – 1:30 AM
$10 advance or $15 at the door
Join us every Thursday, Friday and Saturday, for Winnipeg’s best live bands. We’re excited to have Enless Chaos playing 3 sets of metal for us! One set will be metal covers, one Metallica and one originals.
$10.99 Triples, $4.49 Domestic Cans, 3 for $15 Jag Bombs, “9 for $9.99” appetizers
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JULY 8, 7 PM
$10 Advance / $15 Door
High-energy Regina rock band Dead Levee
With guests: Avenue 46
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JULY 11, 18 & 25, Sign up list starting at 8 PM – 11:55 PM
No cover
We’re bringing Open Mic back! Join us every Tuesday and show us what you’ve got! All skill levels welcome.
Hosted by Jace Bodner (some weeks we’ll have special guest hosts). Play 1-3 songs, depending on how many are on the list and how early you get there. The night will begin with a set by Jace. Hop on stage to perform or just come down, have some food/drinks and enjoy! Don’t play music or sing?! Tell us a joke, juggle, recite a poem…whatever you want! Please bring your own instrument if you wanna play.
$4.50 PBR, $5.50 16oz Double Standards, 3 for $15 Jag Bombs, “9 for $9.99” appetizers

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JULY 15, Doors 7pm, Music 7:30
X-Cues Cafe & Lounge
$15     X-Cues Menu https://xcuescafelounge.wixsite.com/x-cues/our-menu-1

Join us for an evening in three acts. These bands lean toward a more theatrical performance.
* Chris Bodnarchuk - “the hottest manic person in town”- Kanu Knott
* Cantor Dust delivers a sound that defies the limitations of a synth & electric-cello duo.
http://cantordust.com/
* Claire Thérèse and The Lockdown's songs will have you shedding a tear on the dance floor.
https://thelockdown.bandcamp.com/album/villainy

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The Park Theatre, 698 Osborne Street, Winnipeg, MB
https://myparktheatre.com/faq/

JULY 15, Doors 8pm / Music 9 PM – 11:55 PM
$ 15 All Ages Tickets:  https://www.ticketweb.ca/event/punk-rock-at-the-park-the-park-theatre-tickets/13348618?REFERRAL_ID=twfb&fbclid=IwAR2wZRuAptquUdALmB-pG7h2yOe6serWgNniPNonDGTwVAT6iQZ4JfOOdMY
Please have your photo ID ready on the night of the show. Your tickets will be at the ticket window after door time. These are e-tickets, so if you have purchased multiple tickets, your entire party will need to be there at pick up.

Punk Rock Night!
Pink Snot   https://pinksnot.bandcamp.com/
F'Cough - A jazz punk three piece, with a 90's grunge style.
Hippo - A FUN trash punk band, that makes you want to move and yell along.
Bastard Eyes - A BRAND NEW band hitting the scene for the first time ever.

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JULY 17, 10 PM
Tickets starting at $25
VIP ticket includes Meet & Greet with the Bratpack, priority entry & seating (where applicable) and a signed B-FACTOR print.

The Bratpack presents - THE B FACTOR
The unofficial story on how three queens from Vancouver became one of the biggest drag groups, in THE B FACTOR. Get ready for Kendall Gender, Gia Metric & Synthia Kiss to take you on a journey of world famous trios as they become the ultimate drag group...THE BRATPACK.

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JULY 18, Performer signup starts at 6:30PM / Music at 7PM
The Handsome Daughter
Free event / Minors welcome if accompanied by parent / guardian

Manitoba Music Open Mic Night with host Two Crows for Comfort
Two songs per performer. Bring your own instruments (no backline, drum kits, full bands)
Two Crows for Comfort is a touring folk-roots duo from the Canadian prairies. The duo was awarded the Manitoba Country Music Award for Roots Duo/Group of the year and have released two full-length albums.
UPCOMING HOSTS
August 15 - Paige Drobot
September 20 - Lev Snowe

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JULY 22, 3 pm to 9 pm
free and family focused. All our welcome.
Upper Fort Garry

Nimi'idiwin - Indigenous Electronic Music Showcase featuring Indigenous Electronic Music DJs playing a range of underground electronic dance music styles.
MEMETIC's Indigenous Artist Program Director Adrian Alphonso
Featuring: Topplegänger / Justin Bear / Sly204 / The Kaptain

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JULY 22, 9:30 PM
The Royal Albert Arms, 48 Albert St, Winnipeg, MB R3B 1E7
$5 Cover til 10:30 pm. $10 After / First 20 arrivals will get the RetroAktiv CD!
18+ Event w/Photo ID

RETROAKTIV - Ogremind & Strange Things Emporium present a Goths & Freaks Night of Retro Alternative with an updated twist: Classic Alternative 80's alongside Goth/Techno/Metal 80's covers. Party like its 1984! Join DJ Evil Bastard & DJ Evil Cat as they spin the tunes.

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JULY 27, 8 PM
The Beer Can, 1 Granite Way, Winnipeg, MB

Ellen Froese's fourth full-length, For Each Flower Growing, is her most accomplished statement, drawing on her established sound as a folk & country-based singer/songwriter.  https://www.ellenfroese.com/
Doghouse Orchestra is a collective of Toronto based musicians playing a unique brand of country, funk and jazz music.  https://doghouseorchestra.com/

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JULY 29, 10 PM
Old Market Square Winnipeg

Winnipeg’s Tyler Del Pino, backed by his new band The Brasstronautz, is promoting his newest single 'Slip Back In Time'. Del Pino has always had one foot in, and one foot out of country, and his sophomore EP, In The End (2021), truly challenges the concept of genre and delivers his one-of-a-kind brand of “Canadiana”.

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July 5, 12, 19, 26 AT 5-7 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.
August 9, 16, 23, 30 AT 5-7 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.
$5 per person / $10 per family - Cash and credit card payments
CPAWS Manitoba $5 Paddle Nights cpawsmb.org
No boat required! There will be canoes, kayaks, a dragon boat, paddleboards, and safety equipment, all supplied by the Manitoba Paddling Association.

Look for the green CPAWS tent outside the Manitoba Canoe and Kayak Centre at 80 Churchill Drive. Arrive at any point during your two-hour paddling slot. We recommend at least an hour to enjoy the water. We will notify registered participants by e-mail as soon as we are notified of a cancellation due to unsafe water conditions.

All staff members have cleared a criminal record and vulnerable sector background check with the Winnipeg Police Department. CPAWS policy requires that at least one person leading programming that may involve children must be certified in first aid.

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Visual & Sound Events

to Aug 19
Urban Shaman Contemporary Aboriginal Art Gallery
See full details of info in Ōlelo Hawai'i and English at urbanshaman.org

Ian Kuali'i - ʻAʻohe hope e hoʻi aku ai
Ian Kualiʻi is a self-taught interdisciplinary artist of Kanaka Maoli (Native Hawaiian) and Mescalero Apache ancestry working in murals, large-scale hand-cut paper, and site-specific installation. Ian fluidly merges urban contemporary art with his ancestral iconography and history, drawing from occult symbolism, Indigenous politics, and Native Hawaiian cultural practices. From a single sheet of paper using only an x-acto blade as his tool, Ian’s portraits and compositions are carefully rendered in hand-cut paper, blending boldly geometric traditional patterns with delicate lenticular linework.

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JULY 8, 7 PM
The Forks, Winnipeg
To book: https://winnipegphotography.group/?r=e

The City at Night by Winnipeg Photography Group
Armed with knowledge about your camera's settings and the properties of light, nighttime photography can be a lot of fun. Explore the kinds of light available and how to use that light. There are exercises that will help you put your new knowledge to work.
We would really appreciate it if you could share your skill level in photography in the "Details" box to help our instructor get a better understanding of your background.

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JULY 29, Doors at 7. Show at 8 PM
aceartinc.
$10 OR PWYC

Shadow Pattern - Outsider audio explorations. Magnetic tape journeys courtesy of Nathan Ivanco  https://menialrips.bandcamp.com/track/born-twice
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgmbNvLvuJ8
Deep Grey Auditory Stabilization Therapy can relieve your physical and mental aliments fast.
Blanching - Harsh noise works from Adara Moreau (Body of Intrigue, Ardor).
White Gladis - The boats captain saw the two smaller whales imitating the ramming tactic of the larger orca, believed to be a matriarch named “White Gladis”. Collaboration between artists Doreen Girard, Marie-France Hollier, & Bret Parenteau

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Farmers' & Community Markets

4 PM – 8 PM (every Wednesday until October 11)
Fireweed Food Co-op, 725 Kylemore Ave, Winnipeg R3L 1B8

The 8th Annual South Osborne Farmers’ Market in the rink just east of the the Lord Roberts Community Centre will include a community compost drop off, children’s activities, food trucks, live entertainment, and beer gardens featuring local beer and cider.
https://www.fireweedfoodcoop.ca/aboutmarket

The entrances are gravel pathways, and the rink is concrete. The picnic tables are on a grass lawn. Washrooms entrance, with automatic door openers and a ramp, at the buildings front entrance on Kylemore Avenue. The market is within walking distance of bus stops on Osborne Street (Route 16), Kylemore Avenue & Daly Street (Route 95), and Fort Rouge and Jubilee Station (Route 47, BLUE). We have a few bike racks available. You are welcome to walk your bike through the market. Limited parking lot spaces in the lot. Street parking available.

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10 AM – 2 PM (Every Thursday to August 24)
Night markets: July 12 and August 9 from 5 PM - 8 PM
131 Victoria Ave W, Winnipeg, MB R2C 1S6

Transcona BIZ Community Markets are back in full swing with over 120 new and old favourite vendors to explore! We are looking forward to a great summer of markets that has something for everyone from handmade to baked goods and everything in between!

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5 PM – 8 PM (Every Thursday to August 31)
Joseph Royal Parc and on the Esplanade Riel
Free admission. Open to all ages.

CDEM, Tourisme Riel and Réseau en Immigration Francophone du Manitoba are proud to announce the Marché d’été St. Boniface Summer Market. If inclement weather causes the cancellation of the market, it will be communicated in advance on CDEM’s social media.

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JUL 14 AT 9 AM – JUL 15 AT 4:15 PM
Centre for Transnational Mennonite Studies, University of Winnipeg

The Russlaender Mennonites: War, Dislocation, and New Beginnings
Between 1923 and 1929 some 21,000 Mennonites from the Soviet Union left a land decimated by violence, famine, and epidemic. They found shelter in far-off Canada, where government, church communities, and private businesses supported their immigration. These migrants, popularly known as the Russlaender Mennonites, made Canada their home. For the past hundred years, they have influenced the shape of Canadian Mennonite communities through their family networks, churches, economic pursuits (as labourers, professionals, and entrepreneurs), and in the worlds of politics, faith, arts, and service.
This centenary conference presents papers that explore the development of the Russlaender, from late imperial Russia, through war, revolution, and upheaval in the early Soviet Union, to their relocation to Canada. It will also feature conversations with noted authors of fiction about the Russlaender experience.
There will be a livestream of this event. Full conference program & free registration: https://ctms.uwinnipeg.ca/events/russlaender-mennonites/

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JULY 26, 6:30 PM – 10 PM
Lyric Theatre stage in Assiniboine Park
FREE

Ballet in the Park by Royal Winnipeg Ballet is a unique opportunity to enjoy the universal language of dance with family and friends under the prairies skies. The incredible talents from the Company, Professional Division, and Recreational Division gather in one place to deliver performances that highlight how the dancers within our walls continue Living the Dream. Plus you can enjoy children’s activities, like face painting, pointe shoe decorating, and a free Creative Movement class, and indulge in a variety of tasty food truck offerings before the performance.

Fundraising Events l Art in Winnipeg l Multiculturalism, Food & Drink l Winnipeg Architecture Foundation l Book Lovers Events l Oak Hammock Marsh l St. James Assiniboia 55+ Centre

Fundraising Events

May 5 and 6, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Young United Church

Prairie Voices Tasting Notes        www.prairievoices.ca/events
You can have your cake, hear great music and support a local arts organization.
Coffee, tea and cake will be served along with choral music presented by Prairie Voices.

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MAY 12, 7 PM
The Good Will - Social Club
$10 in advance https://www.showpass.com/rockforramps/    / $15 at the door

Rock For Ramps - Fundraiser by Manitoba Skateboarding to build an inclusive skatepark.
Join us for a night of music, prizes, and art - all for a great cause.
An incredible lineup of bands performing songs from THPS
A raffle with amazing prizes, including skateboarding gear, merchandise from local skate shops, and unique items from local artists who have generously donated pieces of art!
Challenge yourself in virtual skateboarding on Tony Hawk's Pro Skater video games!
https://manitobaskateboarding.com/home?fbclid=IwAR3ieiWqICt6_zyWI3mD86gHm9jvvBUCYMLMa8MbFGP_SZaZOaDyefeFSDg

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MAY 12 and MAY 13, 10 AM - 6 PM
Unit B - 247 Provencher Blvd.

Book & Yarn Market by Stroke Recovery Association of Manitoba, Inc.
Stock up on your summer reads, yarn and sewing fabric!
We will also have a lemonade and cookie stand in support of United Way Winnipeg.
"SAM" provides programs and support for stroke survivors, caregivers and their families. Every penny donated stays here in Manitoba.

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MAY 19, 7 PM
340 Provencher Boulevard,Winnipeg  R2H 0G7
$20

Breaking News Your Band (BNYB) is back for another epic night of rock classics raising money for Before The Bridge Senior K-9 Rescue.
Rock and Roll Odyssey will transport you through a night of hits from the 70's and 80's. We will cover some of the best songs from that era and play some of our original work.
BTB Senior K-9 Rescue is a volunteer operated, registered charity in Stony Mountain. We rescue senior dogs that have been surrendered, neglected or dumped in a pound and help them to find permanent, loving homes. We place dogs with loving foster families, who care for the dogs until they find their forever homes.

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June 2 and 3, 1 PM
Canada Life Centre
18+ to attend / Designated Driver tickets $25 plus fees.

The Flatlanders Beer Festival, presented by Manitoba Liquor Marts, in support of the True North Youth Foundation. More than 300 beers - local craft beer, craft beers from across Canada and international beers from 15 countries. Ciders, spritzers and ready-to-drink beverages will be available to taste. The VIP tasting event is back this year! Purchasers will get beer-inspired eats with access to the tasting an hour prior to general admission on Friday.

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Art in Winnipeg

May 5, 2pm - 8pm and May 6, 10 am - 4pm
Bethel Mennonite Church, 465 Stafford Street, Winnipeg
Free
Ten Thousand Villages Brandon is hosting a Winnipeg Spring Market! Shop fair trade, handmade craft and food products from over 30 countries and over 70 artisan groups!

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55 Arthur Street, Winnipeg, R3B 1H1
Free   Registration not required

Opening celebration for The Village Salon Studios, a hub of prime rental spaces for beauty professionals. Explore our rental studios where you can customize your space, create the client experience that reflects your vision and enjoy the freedom of setting your own hours. We offer a one-stop hub of 25 private studio salon rentals, and all of the amenities you need to grow as a business owner.
May 5, 4pm-8pm - Brewery Night - Unwind with a local craft beer and a snack
May 6, 12pm-6pm - Open House - Tour our space and meet our team.
May 6, 6pm-8pm - Cocktail Hour
May 7, 12pm-6pm - Industry Day - Calling all hairstylists, lash artists and more! We've got swag from local beauty suppliers at the door. Register to be entered to win one of several door prizes. Virtual tour: https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=pGYc2DsjuYB&fbclid=IwAR1N6K54ke6NXd1hq8cYfRf4ifSgDn97vqvU2GzWsKSTtuVz8IkJI00N1fM
Rent a studio: villagesalonstudios.ca/rent-a-studio/

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MAY 6, 2 PM
A Muse N Games

Learn to paint with local artist "Archer Hobbies" on Revenge of the Sixth
1 x Star Wars Miniature Chewbacca figure, Base Coating brush
8 x quality army painter paint colours

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May 8 - August 4, Monday - Friday, 1:00 and 4:00 pm (closed statutory holidays)

Reception: May 8, 4:00 - 6:00 pm at Gallery 1C03, University of Winnipeg
Exhibition tour with Curator Irene Chan: May 8, 4:30 pm
Learn about Chinese Characters with Yongshan He: May 19, 2:00 pm
Artist Talks by Takashi Iwasaki and Akira Yoshikawa: June 23, 2:30 pm

"Within and Beyond Tradition: Works by East Asian Artists in The UofW Collection" is a group exhibition curated by Irene Chan, a UofW East Asian Languages and Cultures student.
The exhibit features an array of works by artists of Chinese and Japanese descent, including historical embroideries and ceramics, as well as contemporary prints, paintings and drawings.
Featured artists include Kam Wing Lee, Noboru Sawai, Takao Tanabe, Zheng Yan and Akira Yoshikawa. Exhibited works exemplify the artists’ unique approaches to exploring their identity as Asian-Canadians.

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MAWA Mentoring Artists for Women's Art

MAY 10, 6:30 PM - Yen-Yu Tseng (Taiwan) is MAWA's first Artist in Residence for 2023! Come out to her artist talk to meet her and learn about her practice.
Yen-Yu Tseng works with old clothes and her own textile technique: wrapping. She is the recipient of the 16th Li Chun-Shan Visual Art Award in 2020. She says, “I will make figure fabric dolls/portraits from local waste textiles and old clothes as part of my City Doll project.”
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May 16 & 23, June 6 & 13, 6:30 - 9pm
$40 for the entire course. If finances are a barrier, contact MAWA staff.
https://mawa.ca/events/indigenous-feminisms-through-visual-art-with-dr-suzanne-mcleod

Indigenous Feminisms through Visual Art with Dr. Suzanne McLeod
This four part course is open to all. Please attend all four sessions.
It will explore Indigenous feminism through a visual art lens, and will include lectures, examples of artists’ work, and discussion. Topics will encompass the traditional roles of Indigenous women, unsettling Indigenous art history, systemic violences (including MMIWG+), 2SLGBTQ+ genders and sexualities, advocacy politics and Indigeneity beyond North America. Suzanne McLeod is Anishinaabe-ikwe and a member of Sagkeeng First Nation, Manitoba.

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

May 12 - Award-winning jazz musician Erin Propp is our next musical guest for Sounds of Manitoba! FREE
May 26 - Our next Black Professionals in Music event An intimate evening with acclaimed local artists, plus a short mixer, with a DJ and drinks.
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May 13, 14, 25, 27 - enjoy art, make connections
Second Sunday of the month - our next Canada Life Free Sunday event. All for FREE! Drop in tours on select afternoons at 2pm. We'll be exploring The Art of Faye HeavyShield and Inuit Sanaugangit: Art Across Time. Tours are FREE with admission. We also have a talk and book signing at the end of the month with Senator Patricia Bovey (Western Voices in Canadian Art).
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May 28, June 2, 4 - pride @ wag-qaumajuq
WAG-Qaumajuq is celebrating Pride Month with several events, plus we'll participate in this year's Winnipeg Pride Parade on June 4!
May 28 on the WAG Rooftop for a Two-Spirit Pride Mixer: The Re-Emergence of Fabulousness! The Bannock Babes will be performing. Shop the Two-Spirit craft and jewellery market and sip some speciality cocktails and mocktails.
June 2, we'll be screening Rafiki, a Kenyan queer love story, the first instalment of our series with the Black Film Collective. These screenings are free!
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Spend your summer honing your art skills at WAG Studio! Registration opens May 23 and classes begin July 11. We offer a mix of evening classes and week-long courses.

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MAY 14, 2 PM
Barn Hammer Brewing Company

Mother's Day Paint Night at the tap room - a free 10oz Beer, a cute hamster and a special surprise! Talented local artist "Archer Hobbies" will help with design inspiration for painting your hamster miniature.
1 x D&D Nolzur’s Marvelous Miniature: Boo Space Hamster figure and water pot
12 x quality Vallejo paint colors
2 x brushes

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Multiculturalism, Food & Drink

MAY 5, 5PM - 10PM
The Royal Albert Arms

First Fridays / Peoples Makers Market / Free! No Cover
15 + Local vendors share their goods!
Art, food and drink, vintage clothing, jewelry, tarot readings, and much more!

OPEN MIC: 8PM - 11PM
MC : ATOM @atomthegrandjester - All art forms welcomed on stage
To save a spot message name and time frame between 8pm-11pm to:
https://www.facebook.com/thepeoplesmakersmarket/

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MAY 7, 1 PM – 2 PM
Dalnavert Museum and Visitors' Centre

How to Tea is the May lecture in our Language of Dalnavert series. Discover the rituals and history of tea drinking with our collections registrar, Inés Bonacossa.

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MAY 14, 11 AM – 12 PM
Manitoba Museum
$15 for Museum Members, $20 for General Public.
https://tickets.manitobamuseum.ca/DateSelection.aspx?item=745&fbclid=IwAR10g2aoMeUdG3X8XCpKd69_CS8S859f0q7-5KlWAd7NJlTw_ZlSwhFPiI0

Join us for a journey through traditional Indigenous parenting with the “From Talk to Table: Indigenous Motherhood” Tour. This exploration of parenting throughout time on Turtle Island will include an in-depth tour of Indigenous artifacts in the Museum Galleries and will also look at parenting and birthing practises, coming-of age-ceremonies, and how traditional Indigenous parenting is being revitalized.

It will be led by Tashina Houle-Schlup, Head of Indigenous Programming & Engagement at the Manitoba Museum. Tashina is an Anishinaabe quillwork artist and is passionate about sharing Indigenous culture and history. The tour will include a short visit behind-the-scenes to our Museum storage lab. Join us for tea, bannock, and further conversation.

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MAY 27, 12 PM – 9 PM
CN Stage and Field, The Forks, Winnipeg
Open to all and free to attend

Welcome to the first Taste of Asia, a celebration of culture and the food that connects us to our heritage. It is a day of family fun, cultural performances, and some of the best Asian food around. Grab a bite, sip milk tea, take photos with county-specific photo stations, and enjoy cultural performances by the Asian Heritage Society of Manitoba and family games.
• Food trucks and Food stalls
• Crafts and Artisans Market
• Bouncy Castles and Friendly Games
• Free Public Classes (Martial arts, Tai chi, Yoga, Arnis)

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Folklorama gratefully acknowledges that we create, connect, and celebrate on Treaty One territory – original land of the Anishinaabe, Cree, Ojibway, Dene, and Dakota peoples, and homeland of the Métis nation. We are committed to building relationships and sharing knowledge, and cultural understanding of all communities. Understanding our diversity fosters pride and mutual respect. Find a Pavilion
https://folklorama.ca/festival/find-a-pavilion-2023/

WEEK 1: AUGUST 6 – AUGUST 12
Africa Pavilion
Brazilian Pavilion
British Isles Pavilion
Budapest-Hungaria Pavilion
Caribbean Pavilion
Celtic Ireland Pavilion
Croatian Pavilion “Zagreb”
Egyptian Pavilion
El Salvador Pavilion
Ethiopian Pavilion
Greek Pavilion
India Pavilion
Israel Pavilion – Shalom Square
Italian Pavilion
Métis Pavilion
Mexican Pavilion
Pavilion of Portugal
Pearl of the Orient Philippine Pavilion
Slovenija Pavilion
Spirit of Ukraine Pavilion

WEEK 2: AUGUST 13 – AUGUST 19
Africa/Caribbean Pavilion
Belgian Pavilion
Casa do Minho Portuguese Pavilion
Chinese Pavilion
Cuban Pavilion
First Nations Pavilion
German Pavilion
Hungary-Pannonia Pavilion
Irish Pavilion
Japanese Pavilion
Pabellón de España – Spain Pavilion
Pavilion of Scotland
Pavillon canadien-français
Polish Pavilion
Punjab Pavilion
Romanian Pavilion
Scandinavian Pavilion
South Sudanese Pavilion
Tamil Pavilion
Ukraine-Kyiv Pavilion

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Winnipeg Architecture Foundation, 266 McDermot Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3B 0S8
waf@shaw.ca

May 6-7  Jane’s Walk     https://winnipegarts.ca/janes-walk
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May 27-28  Doors Open Winnipeg   https://doorsopenwinnipeg.ca
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June 21, 3 - 4:30 pm Manitoba Hydro Place Tour at 360 Portage Avenue. Registration is mandatory and is only for recipients of the WAF newsletter. Please write to waf@shaw.ca
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July 5, 6:30- 8:00 pm
Moving Matter: Tyndall stone in the city tour
Join us for a walking tour exploring several of downtown Winnipeg's Tyndall stone buildings. Tyndall stone is a fossil-rich limestone that formed 450 million years ago in a shallow sea near the equator. Quarries near Garson, Manitoba have been the only source for the stone as building material for the last 120 years. Learn about Tyndall stone's geology, how to spot and identify fossils, and about the stone's use and relationship to people in the region over the last 3000 years. The fully accessible tour will be led by author Abigail Auld. Registration:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/moving-matter-tyndall-stone-in-the-city-tour-tickets-623371058617   
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July 12, 6:30 - 8:00 pm (approximate 2.5 km)
Lions and their Prey: a downtown walking tour
Have you spotted the dozens of lions, other mammals, reptiles, birds and fish atop Winnipeg’s downtown buildings? Binoculars will be available, but bring your own if you have them.
The fully accessible tour will be led by historian Gail Perry. Registration
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/lions-and-their-prey-a-downtown-walking-tour-tickets-596294582147

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Book Lovers Events

MAY 10, 7 PM
Artspace
If attending, or to request the Zoom info, email MWGEvents2022@gmail.com
Manitoba Writers Guild’s featured author David Y Williamson is a poet and instructor living in northern Manitoba. "Through Disassembled Houses of Perfect Stones" is his first full length poetry collection. A question and answer session will follow.

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MAY 31, 7 PM – 8 PM
Atrium of McNally Robinson Booksellers, Grant Park
Mask use is recommended. How to attend physical events here at the store:
https://www.mcnallyrobinson.com/event-attendance

Philipp Schott Book Launch (Six Ostriches: A Dr. Bannerman Vet Mystery), featuring a reading, conversation, and book signing. Hosted by Doug Speirs.
YouTube stream with live chat: https://www.youtube.com/live/U_rcdzxMIMU

It’s springtime in rural Manitoba. The snow has finally left the exotic animal farm where an ostrich finds and swallows a shiny object. Cue veterinarian and amateur sleuth Dr. Peter Bannerman, who surgically removes the object, which looks like an ancient Viking artifact. Soon after, people are horrified by a series of animal mutilations. This sets Peter, and his talented sniffer dog, Pippin, on the hunt for answers.

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Oak Hammock Marsh         j_bourgeois@ducks.ca
https://www.oakhammockmarsh.ca/experience/events/

May 14, 10:00am to 11:30am
Mother's Day Brunch and Wildflower Sale by Prairie Originals
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May 30, 7:00 a.m. - Birding with the Naturalist
Explore the Marsh with Resident Naturalist, Paula Grieef, and look for spring migrants.

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St. James Assiniboia 55+ Centre, 203 Duffield St, Third Floor, Winnipeg, MB R3J 0H6
Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm    info@stjamescentre.com    

May 18, 4:30 pm - 9 pm
$30 per person       Register by calling us at 204-987-8850
Schnitzelfest at our local Anavets-283 located at 3584 Portage avenue.
Lots of prizes! Cash Bar! Live Entertainment! 
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Are you a member? Use the Fitness Centre without booking a time slot.
Check out the Member's Library or look into joining a club or group!

Whether you're a member or not, you can:
Register for a program or event.
Stop in for a guided tour and info about becoming a member.
Ask our Seniors Resource Coordinator about helpful resources.
Purchase a drop in pass and try a program.
Attend one of our free presentations.
Ask us about our Footcare Program.

Pollock's 100th Anniversary Speakers Series l Winnipeg Downtown Skywalk Tour l Doors Open Winnipeg l Pride Events l Events at The Forks l Writers’ Events l Reel Paddling Film Festival l Community Art Fest l Nick Yudell

Pollock's Hardware Co-op is so excited to announce our 100th Anniversary Speakers Series: North End  Stories. We’ll be hosting FREE events on the people and places of the North End of Winnipeg and Pollock’s place within it, in honour of our 100 years!
Events at the Ukrainian Labour Temple start at 7:00 pm, doors open at 6:30 pm. Books and Pollock’s 100th Anniversary merchandise will be available for purchase and refreshments will be available for purchase from our good neighbours Modern Coffee Winnipeg.
We can’t wait to see you there!

May 24, 7 PM
www.eventbrite.ca/e/pollocks-100th-anniversary-speakers-series-main-street-merchants-registration-308884530947

Pollock's 100th Anniversary Speakers Series - Main Street Merchants
As a Heritage Officer & City Historian, Murray Peterson has unique insight into Winnipeg and its history. Murray will take us on a journey up Main Street and relay how this street reflected the history of Western Canada
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JUNE 7, 7 PM
www.eventbrite.ca/e/pollocks-100th-anniversary-speakers-series-the-peoples-co-op-registration-308891000297

Pollock's loves co-ops so we're thrilled to have Jim Mochoruk talk about one of the most iconic North End co-ops: The People's Co-op! Join us to hear about how this co-op was a force in business and a social institution.
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JUNE 21, 7 PM
www.eventbrite.ca/e/pollocks-100th-anniversary-speakers-series-luxton-early-history-registration-313938236717

The lands where we live and work have been settled for thousands of years. Anne and Maureen will talk about early history of the Luxton area. We will also celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day!

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MAY 28, 2 pm - 5 pm 
Only 7 people per tour. It’s 18+ as we make three lounge stops en route.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/winnipeg-downtown-skywalk-tour-tickets-317912513887

Winnipeg Downtown Skywalk Tour with tour guide is local history columnist and blogger Christian Cassidy, (West End Dumplings, Winnipeg Places).
This tour takes you through Winnipeg's downtown Skywalk system from the Convention Centre to the Richardson Building. Find out how the downtown south of Portage Avenue transformed from a leafy residential neighbourhood into the city's Central Business District in less than a century.

Three sit-down discussion stops where you can purchase a soft drink, coffee, or beer (Elephant and Castle Lounge, True North Square Food Court, and happy hour in Hy's Lounge).

Admission is FREE thanks to the sponsors, Downtown Winnipeg BIZ and the Winnipeg Architecture Foundation. You are responsible for cost of your beverages. It is strongly suggested that you bring a mask and proof of vaccination.
The tour is entirely indoors, so don't dress too warmly! A cheap option for indoor parking where you can leave your jacket in your trunk is below ground at Portage Place. The rate is around $10 for the entire afternoon.

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MAY 28 and 29      http://doorsopenwinnipeg.ca
 
Doors Open Winnipeg
This is an free opportunity to visit buildings and learn about their history. Consult the website for buildings, times and any registration requirements.

From our windows - photographs by David Firman has been extended for the month of May.
Visit the foyer at 266 McDermot to see the display.
https://www.winnipegarchitecture.ca/from-our-windows-photographer-david-firman/

May 29 - Join tour guide Matt Cohen and walk the Exchange District in search of ghost signs. Discover the area’s fading promotional signage and learn more about the companies that called these warehouses home.
http://doorsopenwinnipeg.ca/event/ghost-signs-walking-tour/

Ghost Signs, an Exchange District Walking Tour by Matt Cohen, and Osborne Village an architectural tour by Susan Algie and James Wagner are available at McNally-Robinson, Whodunit books and Small Mercies as well as from WAF in-person or online: winnipegarchitecture.ca/shop/

The theme of this year’s event is “Celebrating Neighbourhoods”, expressing our excitement over the progress of heritage conservation districts in Winnipeg.

http://doorsopenwinnipeg.ca/walkingtours/#
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MAY 28 (11 – 4) & MAY 29 (1 – 4)

Manitoba Genealogical Society, Unit E – 1045 St. James Street
Where Did our Ancestors Live? Celebrate their Stories & Neighbourhoods.

Let us help you explore records and how to use them to research your family history and genealogy. Ask how to start, where to look, what resources are available. Tour or browse our extensive collection of city and community histories, and explore our extensive database with over 1.5 million records of Manitoba names.  
Take a tour of our resources or you can dig right into your research.
We’ll have a kid friendly wee house art project. There’s plenty of free parking and dining choices adjacent to MGS.
Mask and vaccine policies are in place to attend.
www.mbgenealogy.com or 204-783-9139

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Pride Events

MAY 28, 9 PM – 2 AM
Tickets · $15  via Eventbrite

Pride Kicks off at The Good Will Social Club, 625 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, R3B 2G4
Be'TLV and The Prizmah Project are kicking off Pride! Hosted by Dov the DJ, you'll be dancing all night long to the hottest Pride anthems. With amazing performances by Toronto's Dmanda Tension, MJ Tigerstar, Lady Valenciaga, and the amazingly talented Lady Quinnzarr!
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JUNE 5, 12 PM
Manitoba Legislative Building

The Winnipeg Ghostbusters are proud to be participating in this year's Pride Parade. We can't wait to see everyone there!
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JUNE 5, 12 PM – 4:30 PM
The Forks
Any questions, please email g.u.ycollective5@gmail.com

The G.U.Ys and Rose Mortel at the Pride Festival
12:00 PM - 4:30 PM: Rose Mortel and Ruby Chopstix are hosting the Pride Children's Stage
1:15 PM: The G.U.Ys perform on Pride Children's Stage
3:45 PM: The G.U.Ys perform on Pride Main Stage

Our group was created in 2020 during the pandemic with a group of BFFLs. Their love of Drag and performance motivate everything they do. They are committed to creating shows of high caliber and giving you memories. The G.U.Ys have had multiple sold-out shows, including their first Drag Brunch at The King's Head, The Lady Gaga Ball at Club 200, and the Britney Freed Show at The Good Will. They were also featured in Pride Winnipeg's Digital Pride 2021.
Drag Performers:
Sylv / Rose Mortel / Ruby Chopstix / Jolean Ground Beef / Peppermint Phattie

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Events at The Forks

JUNE 2, 6:30 PM
The Forks, Room 201 (second floor, just down from Coal & Canary)
Tickets · $22.23
www.eventbrite.ca/e/thrive-clothing-swap-tickets-339942877297
To support our free programming at @thrivecommunitysupportcircle

Thrive Thrift Shop Clothing Swap
Purge some, take some! Bring your friends and your gently worn, unwanted clothing items (all sizes!). Search for new-to-you pieces in sizes 0 to 22! Brand names include Calvin Klein, Joe, Vera Moda, Club Monaco and so much more!

The Thrift Shop aims to empower families and individuals by providing access to good quality clothing and household items at affordable prices. Our store is run by volunteers, our resource centre offers free programming for the West End community including parenting programs, men's and women's sharing groups, counselling, baby supplies and emergency food.
Check us out at www.thrivecommunitysupportcircle.com
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JUNE 9, 9:30 AM – JUN 12 AT 5 PM
The Forks
$11.50 - $40   www.eventbrite.ca/e/kidsfest-2022-tickets-320710001247

Kidsfest, a.k.a. Winnipeg International Children's Festival, is back!
Full details and tickets available at www.kidsfest.ca

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Writers’ Events

MAY 29, 2 pm to 4 pm
Beaches Community Centre (formerly Victoria Beach Community Centre)

Calling all Ladies of the East Beaches!
Please join us for our annual Ladies Day, brought to you by the Merry Makers.
Open to all women in the East Beaches area, cottagers and permanent residents alike.
Enjoy dainties, fruit, coffee, tea or lemonade and the company of friends, old and new.
Raffle Prizes – Raffle in support of the purchase of picnic tables for the BCC playground

Presentation by Louella Lester, VB born and raised author of Glass Bricks, the story of Lester’s experience working both traditional and non-traditional jobs. Sometimes raw and often humorous, Lester share stories about learning to work, working and moving on. 

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JUNE 2, 7 PM – 8 PM

Please review details of how to attend physical events before arriving as masking and proof of vaccination will still be required:
https://www.mcnallyrobinson.com/event-attendance?fbclid=IwAR2xRnX_5o850IvUw8eKR4rGvRvEsRvFbI8unTZgL21_gzHvrqD4Wy9gDpA

Join author Dora Dueck, in conversation with Mary Ann Loewen, for the launch of Return Stroke: essays & memoir, live in the Atrium of McNally Robinson Booksellers, Grant Park and also as a YouTube stream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=IwAR1iVcEsiEQxlQvTKTjGz8aQcZCkLvQjgoMvFylcay5r6xVaHCqV_4JCsQI&v=XMd9aUipGpk&feature=youtu.be

These personal essays lyrically engage with a wide range of ideas. The collection’s final section is a probing and moving memoir of the author’s time in Paraguay in the 1980s. Dora Dueck’s creative non-fiction seeks to tell the truth, and tell it well.

Dora Dueck is the author of four books of fiction. This Hidden Thing was Book of the Year at the Manitoba Book Awards, while What You Get at Home won the High Plains Award for short fiction.

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JUNE 8, Doors Open: 6:00 pm / Show Time: 7:00pm - 10:00 pm
Gas Station Arts Centre, 445 River Ave.
$16+ tax Tickets  www.wildernesssupply.ca/races-events/reel/paddling-film-festival-22-tickets-winnipeg

Wilderness Supply Winnipeg’s 17th Annual Reel Paddling Film Festival 2022 World Tour
Since 2006, the Paddling Film Festival World Tour has been showcasing the very best paddling films to live audiences. You'll be inspired to explore rivers, lakes and oceans, push extremes, embrace the paddling lifestyle and appreciate the wild places.
Draw and Prizes! Your ticket stub or email printout gets you $10 off your next purchase of $50 or more! Expires July 30.

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JUNE 9 and 10
Crescent Arts Centre, 525 Wardlaw Avenue

The Inclusion - Community Art Fest
Variety Show | Art Display | Workshops
“Open to people of all abilities”

JUNE 9: Inclusion Arts Performance & Art Display
7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Tickets $10. Kids Free!

A Variety Show including the Inclusion Players. Catch our Art Display and purchase some original Art. Proceeds will support the Inclusion Arts Programs. Register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/inclusion-arts-fest-variety-show-june-9th-night-workshops-june-10-day-tickets-340837884287?fbclid=IwAR0Euo3WzhDqUanPa-zNTGvBROprKHKpK3IcrPzBrQZ5Jl3ZrLBDf58TIVQ

JUNE 10: Arts Workshops
Morning workshops (9:30—11:30 am) / Afternoon workshops (1—3 pm)
$10 per person.   Space is limited to the first 30 registrants.

Workshops on puppet making, improv, and musical theatre. Donations are welcome. Register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/inclusion-arts-fest-variety-show-june-9th-night-workshops-june-10-day-tickets-340837884287?fbclid=IwAR1k6WZcG85mJDqWzpvlKdGbOY_HpKf18k408RA7PxcpNlqEOO2LmCPdcy8

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JUNE 12, 2 PM – 4 PM
Admission free   Please RSVP to lostexpressionist@gmail.com

Meet in the Manitoba Museum’s new Festival Hall for a talk followed by a Q&A and a guided tour. Hosted by Seema Hollenberg, Director of Research, Collections and Exhibitions, Manitoba Museum.

Talk & Tour with curator, Celia Rabinovitch, PhD, MFA - "The Lost Expressionist – Nick Yudell, A Photographer Discovered". This exhibition reveals a vibrant world in Manitoba from the Jazz Age through the Great Depression to the rise of World War II. Through dramatic portraits, experimental shots, and images of play, place, and self, The Lost Expressionist captures the feeling of life in Manitoba’s urban, rural, and Jewish communities.
The exhibition offers a prism of one young man’s life, Nick Yudell, who enlisted in 1940 and became a Canadian World War II hero - an RAF pilot who perished in 1943 during the North African campaign.

Light refreshments will be available.

https://manitobamuseum.ca/archives/exhibition/the-lost-expressionist-nick-yudell-a-photographer-discovered?fbclid=IwAR0u_bhPrx0Zg5ou0y8D9VbrzfyHTEPGD8mCWkZ3jqatJ9oFqXTbBAUpUTw

Holiday Greetings l Christmas HangOVer l Family Events l Music and New Year’s Eve l On Line Events l PAINT NITE l Family Nature Events

Happy Holidays, everyone.
Wishing you all the blessings of the season:
a Christmas filled with all you hold dear
and a New Year filled with all the best!

Thank you for visiting ~
hope to see you again in 2022!

~ Margaret

December 26, 10 PM – 2 AM
OV Club, 108 Osborne Street
Tickets  https://www.showpass.com/christmas-hangover/
Ticket Prices: $10 Early Bird / $15 Advanced / $20 at the door

Christmas HangOVer
Ticket guarantees entry, line and wait time subject to capacity.
DJs  Haus of Panda / MAP / AssClap / ACX Money / Project NRG

To book your Booth/Bottle Package, message Daniel, 204-918-1069
Proof Of Vaccination Required. Mask Mandate In Effect.

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Family Events

to January 2, 5:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Zoo Lights
Enjoy breathtaking light displays, tasty treats, and an amazing line-up of live music and entertainment.
Zoo Lights is an evening event that takes place after-hours in the Zoo.
Closed December 20, 24, 25
Cost (all ages 3+): $12.75 + GST.

Add a $0 infant ticket to your cart for each child aged 2 and under.
https://tickets.assiniboinepark.ca/WebStore/shop/ViewItems.aspx?CG=CME&C=APCZL2021


All guests aged 12 and older must be fully vaccinated and show valid proof of vaccination to attend Zoo Lights. Adults must present photo ID.
Children aged 11 and under may attend when accompanied by a fully vaccinated adult with valid proof of vaccination.
Masks are mandatory in all indoor spaces, including the Zoo entrance and washrooms. Masks are recommended outdoors when physical distancing cannot be maintained.

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December 27, 11 AM – 4 PM
Wolseley Street, Winnipeg

Community-led food drive!
Approximately 60 volunteers will head out with wagons, sleds and vehicles to collect donations from neighbours on their street. All donations will be transported to RA Steen Community Centre.
At the end of the day, the truck will deliver all of the donated goods to @1JustCity!

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December 29, 6 PM
Kapabamayak Achaak Healing Forest, St John's Park, Winnipeg

Family Night Event by FearlessR2W - Circle of Support
You're invited to a special outdoor event at the healing forest.
This is an outdoor event. Dress warm!

Kapabamayak Achaak Healing Forest Winnipeg is being created as a place for learning and healing, dedicated to those children lost to or affected by Residential Schools. For more information email: healingforestwpg@gmail.com

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January 9, 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM We meet every Sunday (October to May)
Winnipeg Circus Club, Broadway Neighborhood Centre, 185 Young Street

Winnipeg Circus Club ~ Practice & Play!
Try a Variety of Circus Props Including Unicycle &Tight Rope
Explore New Props & Old Favourites!
- Proof of vaccination is required to enter the Broadway Neighbourhood Centre.
- Masks must be worn.
- Hand Sanitizer and Wipes will be provided.

We have equipment for you to borrow, and friendly people to help you get started.
Beginners are always welcome!

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Sundays - 9:30 am (January 9 - February 27)
Wednesdays - 6:30 pm
1 Forks Market Road, Winnipeg,R3C 4L8
Tickets · $125  via Eventbrite  Sales end on Jan 1
Skating layers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4LkoKXkv9YE

Lindsay Somers 2022 Winter Run Club
Walk, run and learn to run with community leader and running coach Lindsay Somers.
Lindsay Somers Run Club is more about getting outside in all weather, exploring the city and making a meaningful connection to movement for life.
All ages, abilities, people (and dogs!) welcome.

Lindsay will provide you with the confidence, tools and support to get you out the door, and never be cold!
We will adhere to all Manitoba Provincial Health guidelines and recommendations.

Local Landscape architect Co-Coach Bob Somers, a recreational runner, has completed eight Manitoba Marathons and was part of an IronMan relay team completing the marathon portion.

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Music & New Year’s Eve

December 30, 7 PM - 10 PM
Fionn MacCools / Fionn's Winnipeg, 1582 Regent Avenue W

Come enjoy some holiday cheer and listen to the unique blend of 80's & 90's hits performed by Radio Static Band!

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December 31, 5:30 PM – 1 AM
Centro Caboto Centre
Tickets: $125 - please call: 204 488 2055

Cocktails, Dinner, Music and Dancing! Come and celebrate!
A community cultural centre, open to ALL!
Fully licensed Café 13, banquet rooms, meeting rooms, conference centre!
FREE parking. TO BOOK YOUR NEXT EVENT call (204) 487-4597

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December 31, 6 PM – 3 AM
Club 200, 190 Garry Street,Winnipeg, R3C 1G6
Tickets · $20 - $50  via Eventbrite

NEW YEARS EVE: A Black & White with a Splash of Purple GLAM PARTY!
It's the ROARING 20's All Over Again!!!
Join your host, Miss Club 200 Purple Haze
with DJ Danno and Special Guests for a roaring good time!
Prime Rib Dinner & Celebration $30, or 2 for $50
Celebration $20

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December 31
Sookram's Brewing Company, 479-B Warsaw Ave.
Tickets  www.igniteeventswpg.com/events

New Year’s Eve Beer Dinner 2021
Ignite Events welcomes you for a special beer dinner crafted by Chef Ben Kramer and Harold Mitchell of funeventsonly.com with beers brewed specifically for the dinner by Sookram’s.

2 seatings, each a bit different:
First Seating - 6 pm - 4 courses with beer pairings
Table for 6 - $600 / Individual Ticket* - $100

Second Seating - 9pm - 6 courses with beer pairings
Option to stay and ring in the new year at Sookram’s at midnight!
Table for 6 - $900 / Individual Ticket* - $150

*Individual tickets will be sat at communal tables.
Everyone must present government approved proof of vaccination and ID for entry.
Masks must be worn when not seated or eating and drinking.
E-mail igniteeventswpg@gmail.com to request your reservation.

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December 31, 7:30 PM – 2:30 AM
Radisson Hotel, 288 Portage Ave. Winnipeg Downtown
Tickets www.showpass.com/deseonye/

DESEO: NEW YEARS EVE FIESTA, the longest Running Latin Night!
DJ David Gomez | DJ Sugah Prince | DJ Gemstone | DJ Davier Gomez

Tickets Include: Entry to DESEO, free ride to venue courtesy of Tappcar and
discounted rate on hotel room $119 (originally $180)

VIP Tickets also include Resolution Party (2 rooms, 2 separate parties)
Complimentary drinks & Hor D'oeurves between 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

* Tappcarr and hotel subject to availability
*You must provide proof of vaccination along with valid government issued photo identification

Radisson Downtown Winnipeg Hotel Room Discount Rate: $119 book online and use Code: GALA or Call Hotel for Bookings:(204) 956-0410  No Refunds

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December 31, 9 PM – 1 AM
South Osborne Branch #252, Royal Canadian Legion, 426 Osborne St, Wpg, MB R3L 2A3
Tickets $10

New Years Eve with Dance in your Pantz

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December 31, 9:00 PM - 2:00 AM
EEC venue, 291 Bannatyne Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3B 0R6
Tickets  www.ticketweb.ca/event/night-magic-exchange-event-centre-tickets/11589335

NYE - Night Magic
Join us for an evening of glitz, glamour, dancing, and debauchery as we take you back to one of the most iconic clubs in dance music history: Studio 54.
Two rooms/stages of live dance music!
Live performers!
Proof of vaccine and masks are required as per government regulation.

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December 31, 9 PM – 2 AM
The Osborne Taphouse, 112 Osborne St.
Tickets · $22.23
www.eventbrite.ca/e/sebastian-gaskin-with-boogey-the-beat-and-the-motherfunk-new-years-eve-bash-tickets-215144692567

New Years Eve will be headlined by 2020 R&B Artist Of The Year Sebastian Gaskin, performing alongside DJ Boogey The Beat. Opening the night will be The MotherFunk.
Ticket price includes entry and champagne/appetizers at midnight!
Delicious drinks and specials all night!

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December 31, 9:30 PM – 2 AM
Times Change(d) High & Lonesome Club, 234 Main St.,Winnipeg,R3C 1A8
Tickets · $25  via Eventbrite

New Year’s Eve with Winnipeg’s favourite roots-soul party band, JD Edwards Band
FREE Champagne at midnight!

The Dap Queens are Jess Rae Ayre, Laura Olafson and an all-star band performing the greatest dance hits of all time!

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On Line Events

January 2, 10 AM – 11:30 AM
Online event by Baltimore History & Culture, History & Culture Travels
Free https://www.eventbrite.com/e/van-gogh-museum-amsterdam-livestream-art-tour-program-tickets-215184010167?aff=efbeventtix&fbclid=IwAR3MHExd-RcxIRpaPnb-i07udfjW2yzmUmXnnknM5Td9O9uQ86dstdYdr7A

Van Gogh Museum - Amsterdam: Livestream Art Tour.
Robert Kelleman, the founder/director of the non-profit community organization Washington, DC History & Culture  rkelleman@yahoo.com   

For more entertaining and educational programs visit us at:
YouTube  http://www.youtube.com/c/WashingtonDCHistoryCulture

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January 6, 7 PM – 8 PM first Thursday of each month (usually)
Online event, using Zoom

Virtual Writing Rants and Ramblings, Event by Manitoba Writers Guild
Come meet with other writers and talk about the art of writing.
Please contact the Writers’ Guild office manitobawritersguild3@gmail.com , so we can send you the meeting invitation with the proper links and instructions.
You don’t need to be a member to take part - and it’s free!

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January 4, 7 PM – 9 PM
Saffron’s, Corydon Avenue,Winnipeg,R3M 0W4
Tickets 11' X 14' canvas, $25 or 16' X 20' canvas, $30  via Eventbrite

PAINT NITE
Welcome to The WPG Art Factory!   www.thewpgartfactory.com
Open to painters ages 6 and up.
No food or drink is included with your ticket price, and must be purchased at the restaurant.
Seating is first come, first served. Please arrive at least 30 minutes prior and order your drink before the event begins.
We provide everything you will need for use at the event.
Every attendee needs their own ticket
Must have 1 adult for every 3 underage guests
Masks are REQUIRED when entering the premises
Wear something old or bring your own apron

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Family Nature Events



Assiniboine Park & Zoo        P: 204 927 6000 | E: info@assiniboinepark.ca



https://www.assiniboinepark.ca/events


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100 TREES FOR 100 YEARS



The Assiniboine Park Conservancy is excited to launch our Trees for Tomorrow Fund, ensuring that the beauty of your Park is sustained for generations to come.

https://www.assiniboinepark.ca/support/donate/trees-for-tomorrow


We have set an ambitious fundraising goal of raising $10,000 to support the planting of 100 trees in the Park next spring. 


Email: donations@assiniboinepark.ca You may also give by phoning 204 927 8080.



 

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Harry J. Enns Wetland Discovery Centre



Snow Goose Bay, Oak Hammock Marsh, MB R0C 2Z0



j_bourgeois@ducks.ca



 

We appreciate your patience with the new guidelines and look forward to seeing you!



 

This month’s events: https://www.oakhammockmarsh.ca/experience/events/



 

Our Gift Shop is now online!