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February 24, 2024

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

 Art Exhibitions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Craft Workshops

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Indigenous Events

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Sales

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Writing Events, Book Launches & Club

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Fundraisers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Live Music

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Children’s Events

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

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

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

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

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

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

November 25, 2023

Operation Red Nose l Corin Raymond l Craft Markets l Donate at Holiday Lights & Train l Winnipeg Aboriginal Film Festival l Let It Glow 2023 l Jaimie Isaac l Winnipeg Winter Bus Tour l Winnipeg Babysitter l A Christmas Story l Family Discovery Day


Nov 25
Dec 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 31

https://rednosewpg.ca/ 

CALL (204) 947-6673

https://rednosewpg.ca/our-service/

The BEST way to get home this Holiday Season!

Spend time with your friends and family celebrating the Holidays and use Operation Red Nose's FREE designated driver program to get you AND your vehicle home safe and sound this Season!

One quick call to our Red Nose Hotline and we will dispatch one of our volunteer drive teams to your pick-up location. Two of the drive team members will drive you and your guests home while the third team member follows in the team escort vehicle. When you arrive at your drop-off location, the team will reunite and continue on to their next assignment.

Phones are open from 9:00 pm to 3:00 am on operation nights.
Please call 30 to 45 min prior to your preferred pick-up time to request a ride.

Service Areas
The City of Winnipeg and surrounding areas (limit of 10 KM outside of the Perimeter Hwy).
Rural locations please note:
• Requests for rides for the area between Selkirk and Winnipeg may result in a transfer between Operation Red Nose teams in Winnipeg and Selkirk  and are dependent on drive team availability in both locations.
• Requests for rides to further locations outside of Winnipeg are dependent on weather conditions and drive team availability.

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December 1 doors open 7 / show 7:30 PM
St. John’s Heritage Church and Arts Centre, 88 McArthur Ave., Lac Du Bonnet, MB
Tickets  https://bit.ly/corinraymond    $25

Join us for an unforgettable night at The Listening Room Concert Series featuring the incredible Singer-Songwriter Corin Raymond, hailed as a storyteller who makes you feel like you've known his tales your whole life (The Globe and Mail), will enchant you with his soulful tunes and captivating narratives.

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Craft Markets

December 1, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
December 2, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Via Rail Union Station, 123 Main Street, Winnipeg

We are so excited to announce our annual
Pitâw Mīno Muskîkî 2023 Indigenous Winter Market
“brings good medicine”
Shopping, food and baking, music, crafts for kids, and more.
@medicinegardensociety, @anishinaabegirl, and @blackwolfdogx

The building extends for 350 ft along Main Street, with the entrance close to the intersection of Main Street and Broadway. The building's entrance doors are located under a decorative iron canopy that projects from the austere white limestone. Atop the building is a large dome.

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December 2 & 3, 11 am - 6 pm
Grand Royal Hotel Amber Room, McPhillips St, Wpg  
There is space for parking
$5 entrance fee (under 7 free) gives you a chance to win our auction prizes.

Orich Canada Christmas Bazaar & Market
This is the 2nd Bazaar KanTo 44 has held since the pandemic and we want YOU to be a part of it. Orich will make a personal donation to a non profit organization of choice.
zumba / games for kids & adults / door prizes / entertainment

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December 21, 5 pm - 9 pm
Robert A. Steen Community Centre, 980 Palmerston Avenue Wpg, R3G 1J9
Phone # 204-783-5616

The Wicked Bazaar presents A Yuletide Winter Solstice Night Market
A gorgeous array of witchy and alternative makers ready for all your last minute Christmas shopping needs. Browse our 40 vendors and shop local (and creepy) this Christmas season.

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Donate at Holiday Lights & Train

The Salo Family Light Show is up and running at 172 Bridgewood Drive!
Our light shows will run every night from 6-10 pm. Tune to 88.9 FM to hear the music. 
New this year are our angel wings - come and try out the different colours!
Donations for Children's Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba are graciously accepted in our cash box or online (using our link or QR code). Thank you for your generosity!
http://chfm.convio.net/goto/salofamilylightshow23

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December 2, 9 pm - 9:45 pm
At grade crossing on Panet Road and Molson Street

The CPKC Holiday Train 2023 is coming to Winnipeg! The Canadian Pacific Christmas train is a magical event that spreads holiday cheer and puts on live events at each stop. The train will be lit up with holiday lights and decorations, and will feature free, half-hour live concerts by Anyway Gang.
The Holiday Train is a great way to get into the festive mood while contributing to a good cause. Guests are encouraged to bring non-perishable food and/or cash donations for their local food bank/pantry who will be on site taking collections.

The train will also stop at Whitemouth (December 2, 6:50 pm), Portage La Prairie (December 4, 11:15 am), Neepawa (December 4 2:35 pm), Minnedosa (December 4, 4 pm) and Shoal Lake (December 4, 7:15 pm).      https://wpgforfree.ca/event/cp-holiday-train/

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Dec 6, 7 am - 5 pm
Dec 7, 6 am - 9:30 pm
Dec 8, 10:30 am - 10 pm
Dec 9, noon - 10 pm
Dec 10, 1 pm - 4 pm
Scotiabank Theater Winnipeg, 817 St. James Street, Wpg
Tickets  https://app.promotix.com/events/details/WAFF-Black-Friday-Pass-Sale-50---tickets

The Winnipeg Aboriginal Film Festival - WAFF
Waff.ca Black Friday Passes are 50% off this weekend only!

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Dec 8, 9, 10, 11, 15, 16, 17, 18        6:30 pm - 8 pm
Grant Memorial Church, 877 Wilkes Ave., Wpg
Completely free!

Experience the joy of Christmas with Let It Glow - one of the most wonderful drive-thru light and music shows in town! This spectacular event is returning for its third edition, and it's brighter than ever before!

There's something for everyone at this emerging city-wide Christmas tradition, so bring your loved ones along! You'll get to drive through Grant Memorial Church, where you'll be treated to a dazzling 4-minute show of lights, videos, and music that tells the original story of Christmas. And there will be delicious snacks and hot chocolate waiting for you!

Let It Glow
is also the perfect starting point for the famous Lindenwoods Lights! Begin your tour here and then visit the incredible family light displays on Polar Bear Lane and other locations.

Grant Memorial Church welcomes everyone looking to experience the Christmas glee, so come and join us! You can visit as many times as you like, and it's completely free! However, for safety reasons, please keep in mind that walk-thru visits are not allowed.
Come with your family and friends to be surrounded by the glow of Christmas at Let It Glow!

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Dec. 13  doors open at 6:15pm / screening begins at 7pm
WAG-Qaumajuq, 300 Memorial Blvd.
Seated is limited. Tickets required.

Decolonizing Lens and Gallery 1C03 present ‘Mino Pimatisiwin Wiisiniwin’
⁠Join us as we view the film screening of artist Jaimie Isaac’s project.

Jaimie Isaac is an interdisciplinary artist and curator, a member of Sagkeeng First Nation in Treaty 1 Territory, and is of mixed heritage (Anishinaabe and British descent). In her film project, ‘Mino Pimatisiwin Wiisiniwin’ (Living the Good Life Food), Isaac explores the sharing of knowledge and language with her mother through making food.⁠

Refreshments served, followed by panel discussion in Ilipvik (Learning Steps) at 7:45pm. ⁠
⁠After the discussion, join us for the reception in Ilavut to pick up some information about the film at our publication and coffee/tea station from 8:15-9pm.

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Dec 13, 14, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22     6:30 pm - 9 pm or 7 pm - 9:30 pm
Union Station, 123 Main St, Winnipeg, MB R3C, Canada
Tickets    Adults: $46.60 / Children: $23.45 (max 3 per family)
Groups of 15 + adults: $40.43 pp. (email to make arrangements)
https://www.squarepegtours.com/tours/winnipeg-winter-bus-tour/  

Presented by SquarePeg Tours, the Winnipeg Winter Bus Tour will explore the city's December history, the history of Western holiday traditions, plus, there will be trivia, prizes, music, and more! Travel in comfort in a beautiful coach bus that has been Grinch proofed.
This is not a Christmas lights tour.

Starting: Inside the Rotunda of the Union Station (Via Rail).
Finishing: Close to Wawanesa Parking lot
Free parking on streets after 5:30pm or in Wawanesa parking lot.
Maximum Bus Size: 54

If we don't meet the required minimum number of guests (25), your booking will be transferred to another tour date or refunded.  You will be notified in advance via email.  Tickets are non-refundable, non transferable for your cancellations and no-shows.

Select from the list, or contact Kristen at info@squarepegtours.com or (204) 898-4678 to book a private tour. Minimum number to run a private tour is 34 adults.

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Dec. 16
Dave Barber Cinematheque
Tickets  https://davebarbercinematheque.com/event/gimme-some-truth-winnipeg-babysitter/

Dave Barber Cinematheque and Gimme Some Truth Documentary Festival
Artist/Curator: Daniel Barrow      2023, Canada, 113 min

Daniel Barrow’s recently completed 2023 iteration of the hybrid curatorial/archival/expanded cinema project Winnipeg Babysitter, examining Winnipeg’s unique history of public access television, premiered last October at the Vancouver International Film Festival.

Since 2006 Barrow has been presenting excerpts from this independent archive in a series of international presentations. Barrow has continued researching, collecting footage and has become a touchstone of sorts for community access creators who want their work archived, remembered and reexamined as media artworks.

In the late 70s and throughout the 80s, Winnipeg experienced a golden age of public access television. Anyone with a creative dream, concept or politic would be endowed with airtime and professional production services. Winnipeg Babysitter traces unique vignettes from a brief synapse in broadcasting history when Winnipeg cable companies were mandated to provide public access as a condition of their license.

When SHAW Cable purchased Winnipeg’s local cable station VPW, rumour circulated that they had destroyed the public access television archives and were systematically dismantling the public access services. Shortly thereafter, artist Daniel Barrow began researching, compiling and archiving a history of independently produced television in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Programs could only be found in the VHS collections of the original producers, television collectors, fans and enthusiasts. This is an archival project that restores a previously lost history.

Daniel Barrow performs an overhead projected commentary, tracing the histories of public access television in Manitoba, and describing the various biographies of each television producer and personality. Blu-ray will be available for the first time at the screening.

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Dec. 21
The Metropolitan Entertainment Centre
Tickets  Adult  $44.99 / Seniors Price (60+) $34.99 / Children 10 & Under $24.99
plus taxes and fees per person     https://www.ticketmaster.ca/the-met-dinner-a-movie-a-winnipeg-manitoba-12-21-2023/event/11005F61E3833A4C

The Metropolitan Entertainment Centre is proud to present our Dinner & A Movie program featuring the classic movie A Christmas Story and our Signature Holiday Buffet, the best way to enjoy a great movie, time with your friends and family, with a unique dining experience.
Buffet opens at 5:00pm and will be available until 6:45pm. Just before you settle in for the movie to start at 7:00pm, we will bring you hot buttered popcorn to enjoy during the movie.
It gets better at intermission when we serve you coffee, and give you the opportunity to refresh your beverages at our walk-up bar to enjoy for the second half of the movie.

For any questions, please email themetadmin@canadinns.com

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Dec. 24, 8 am - 5 pm
Thermëa - Winnipeg, 775 Crescent Dr, Winnipeg, MB R3T 1X3
Book online over at thermea.ca  $86 (+ tax) per person
Select the correct number of visitors, including children (8+) during your reservation.
Once the reservation is completed, we will get in touch to go over the details.

Family Discovery Day
- The thermal experience (saunas, baths and rest areas)
- Special Aufguss sauna rituals
- Interactive experiences for our new spa-goers
- And plenty more to discover!
Our restaurants will include exclusive and exciting age-appropriate menu options.
Places are limited, so act fast to secure the perfect wintry spa day with the kids!

Each child aged 8 to 10 must be accompanied by at least one adult.
One adult may accompany two children, ages 11 to 15.