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

 Craft Classes & Sales

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

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

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

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

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April 13, 1 - 5 pm

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Books & Talks

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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April 14, 6 pm

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

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

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

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

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

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Family Events

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

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

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

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

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Dining Experiences

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

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

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

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

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

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May 24 and 25

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

Ways to Help Fellow Canadians and Manitobans l Operation Red Nose Winnipeg l Ongoing Activities l Free Activities

 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.

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

Beading Table l Drive-In Meal l Live Music l Trivia Night l Meet People l Winnipeg Art Gallery l Bearstain Bears l Palentine's Dinner & Auction l Valentine’s Day Market l ELEPHANTE l anti-Valentine Show l Double Feature Night

 Jan 24, 3 PM to 5 PM
Manitoba Indigenous Cultural Education Centre, 119 Sutherland Avenue, R2W 3C9
Phone: (204) 942-0228

Happy New Year!  MICEC will continue hosting a weekly drop-in beading table!
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 help you meet your project goals!

MICEC welcomes anyone interested in learning about Indigenous peoples, languages and cultures.

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Jan 25, 5:00 pm
Grant Memorial Church. 877 Wilkes Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3P 1B8
No cost for the meal and registration is not required.

We're excited to invite our Drive-In guests to our first Drive-In Meal in 2024!
Please join us for a delicious ham dinner prepared by Chef Levi and his team.
Please park in one of the front parking lots and come inside.
If you need a bus 641, 677 and 78 stop nearby. We look forward to seeing you!

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Live Music

Jan 26 Doors - 8:30pm / Show - 9:30pm
Times Change(d) High & Lonesome Club
Tickets - $20 + Fees https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/winterruption-2023-show-pony-bloc-parents-heavy-visions-tickets-782150783047?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwAR3x1klQLS79Hhd3cM9vWwUvJcGWc9X6iOUtthz6Mfg0yoBplBbgu_Jdyn0

WINTERRUPTION 2024 - Show Pony with Bloc Parents & Heavy Visions
Adorned by cowboy hats, pin-stripe suits and sequins, Show Pony blend pummelling Rock N Roll sounds with gusty cowpunk sensiblities. Show Pony welcome audiences into their gritty glam-punk world through captivating melodies, bludgeoning spaghetti western riffs and sing-along choruses.
Influenced by bands such as KISS, The Gun Club, X and The Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Show Pony’s playful approach to rock music and dynamic live show is sure to dazzle and enthral.

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The Park Theatre, 698 Osborne Street Winnipeg, MB R3L 2B9
For information please visit https://myparktheatre.com/faq/

Feb 2, Doors 7:00 PM / Show 8:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Your photo ID is your ticket, please have it ready at the door the night of the event.
$25    All Ages    https://www.ticketweb.ca/event/women-in-jazz-the-park-theatre-tickets/13367703?fbclid=IwAR2hY-B__is4zYL1rRzb7habLf48zxHYdCG0eOoIoCvfmGg3_mRLeLfB_qQ

Women In Jazz
Featuring Nadia Douglas, Tracy K, Helen White, Maria Campbell, Lady Lee, Leila Kristjanson, Jess Kraft

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Feb 15, Doors: 9pm
https://www.ticketweb.ca/event/the-only-emo-night-ever-the-park-theatre-tickets/13408213?fbclid=IwAR0SSuzk1Q8B998fHJ9Y3u4il1KAT37glPliWTAATB06LB26FySYlh9ZDXE
Must be 18+ with Valid Physical Photo ID. Tickets are non-refundable.

The Only Emo Night Ever with Wade MacNeil of Alexisonfire guest DJing.
Don't miss his high energy set packed with your favourite classic emo anthems you love + MORE!

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The Osborne Taphouse, 112 Osborne Street Winnipeg, MB R3L 1Y5

Feb 10, Doors 7pm / Show 9pm - 1:00 am
$20  non refundable tickets at the bar or at the door or
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/a-valentines-kiss-with-last-kiss-at-osborne-taphouse-tickets-799153147577?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwAR1mb-6ANOO1pvxgGa9pWNwjWqSpGAV7kIeroLHwCq0jz3HVhs6Iwyvrmak

Join us for a special pre-valentines day bash!
A VALENTINES KISS with LAST KISS featuring two sets of classic Kiss
including both Alive and Alive II
Both costume eras in one night!

$10.99 Triples, $4.49 Domestic Cans, $5.49 pints of Double Standards, 3 for $15 Jag Bombs. Great people and live music...what more can you ask for?

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Feb 17, 8:00 PM - 1:30 AM
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/thrillage-in-the-village-with-endless-chaos-rams-kull-and-death-tax-tickets-793638412857?aff=erelpanelorg
Contact the organizer to request a refund.  Eventbrite's fee is nonrefundable.

We're getting heavy with Thrillage in The Village featuring Endless Chaos, Rams Kull and Death Tax.  Come rock with us for what's sure to be an epic night!
Join us for a night of metal featuring 3 rippin bands slaying our stage!

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January 29, 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Tavern United Downtown, Hargrave St, Winnipeg
Tickets are FREE!  Your ticket does not guarantee a reserved table or spot. We recommend arriving at the venue 60 minutes prior to the event.  
https://www.showpass.com/general-knowledge-trivia-january-29th-730pm-tavern-united-downtown/?eventref=fb_oea&fbclid=IwAR23ivojaPAbGULl4095jLCnufJsQKlqoULdXpbvoncxqJT5RNao4ob3W4s

General Knowledge Trivia
Are you ready to take on the competition and show them who's boss? Join us for a night of intense trivia and compete for TONS OF PRIZES!
Get ready for questions on everything from history to pop culture to science and more. We'll be awarding prizes to the top 3 teams, so bring your A-game and get ready to dominate.

Check out our FAQ on Showpass or send us a message. We're here to help you crush the competition! Tipsy Trivia Event FAQ - www.tipsytrivia.ca/trivia-events-faq

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Jan 30, 7 pm - 10 pm
Wee Johnny's Irish Pub, 177 McDermot Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3B 0S1

Meet new people & make international friends in a cool and international atmosphere.
Order a drink at the bar or something to eat before joining the event and participating!
Drinks and food from outside are not permitted. You are responsible for your belongings.

Whatsapp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/B9p0pucxh9UG2dJfXBbOq3
Telegram channel: https://t.me/+ggNqnLu7U7RhNWRk

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

WAG-Qaumajuq offers beautiful and spacious settings for weddings, music concerts, corporate events, and charming sit-down dinners. Discover these spaces to inspire memorable events!
To book a space, visit wag.ca/venue, or contact Doren Roberts, Rentals Coordinator, at (204) 789-765.     https://www.wag.ca/events/rentals/
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Feb 2, doors open at 6pm / launch begins at 6:30pm
https://www.wag.ca/event/tim-gardner-the-full-story-curator-tour/

The Tim Gardner: The Full Story Curator Tour & Book Launch
Join us as we celebrate the launch of the exhibition catalogue! Enjoy an inspiring tour at 7pm with the exhibition curator, Dr. Stephen Borys, Director & CEO of WAG-Qaumajuq.

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Feb 2, 11 pm
Club 200, 190 Garry St
Cover $10      Event by Luis Chuey Alonzo

CALLING ALL WINNIPEG BEARS!!
Do you wish there was a place where you and your fellow BEARS can be around other BEARS?
Purple Haze Presents
"BEARSTAIN BEARS" A BEAR DRAG & DANCE PARTY
W/ DJ CORVO @cutiecorvO
Featuring
"THE GOGO BEARS" Winnipeg's thickest Gogo Dancers!
With Drag Performances by
@feathertalia   @yesitsbbyj    @lucylubelamour
The first shows theme will be GOLD, So GRAB YOUR FAVOURITE BEAR and throw on some GOLD and come!
Club 200...Where You Get What You Want!!!

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Feb 9  Doors open at 7 pm / Dinner at 8 pm
Little Brown Jug Brewing Company, 336 William Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3A 0H7
$100    https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/little-brown-jug-presents-palentines-dinner-tickets-788711285687?fbclid=IwAR1AUvV1xxRnZh4ujXtyTCsmPbkwbTOko_1xCrigrtUs4fvyX7Djb4Gug-0

Palentine's Dinner
Join us for a three course meal prepared by Chef Ben Kramer at Little Brown Jug.
A fundraiser for MAWA Mentoring Artists for Women's Art!
We are celebrating our 40th anniversary and would love to spend it with you!
Dinner comes with two drinks. Vegan and gluten free options available.

Skills auction from a variety of artists and friends. Plus a 50/50 raffle!
Thanks to:
Presenting sponsor Little Brown Jug! We could not do this without you.
Little Brown Jug for donating the beer!
Britewater for donating the sparkling water!
Ellement Wine + Spirits for donating the wine!
Chef Ben Kramer for your generosity and preparing a meal from the heart!

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Feb 10, 10 am - 3 pm
666 Silverstone Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3T 2V9
FREE ENTRY towards door raffle!

Be Mine - A Valentine’s Day Market by Trinity Events Winnipeg
Craft and bake sale! Shop local for Valentine's Day gifts, other special occasions, or for yourself.
To be a vendor, Email trinityevents.bookings@gmail.com

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Feb 10, 9 pm
Exchange Event Centre, 291 Bannatyne Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3B 0R6, Canada
18+ with Government ID    Standing Room Only
https://www.ticketweb.ca/event/elephante-exchange-event-centre-tickets/13297933?pl=ExchangeEventCentre&fbclid=IwAR1o93CoyEpFz_dwog6hecibw72G5hrdveYC0g3Rg4EGecXcWaQytiCZUa8

Nightshift Entertainment and Together Again presents
ELEPHANTE
With guests: Life of Kai, Dreamr, Henny

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Feb 10, 9:30 pm - 2 am
The Pyramid Cabaret, 176 Fort St, Winnipeg, MB R3C 1C9
18+ event with a licensed bar. ID required.
Tickets $20 advance / at door    https://www.showpass.com/love-hurts/?fbclid=IwAR1wkVK_4OqTc3aYCD2grGeqsbtNlfPgKUvnYzb2iTfzXYYSvb3A11yeUNA

Winnipeg Psychedelic is back again for our annual anti-Valentine show!
Get decked out in your favourite leather, PVC or anti-valentine outfit and join us for a playful, kinky night of dance, art and celebration in a safe environment.
Musical performances by: A-Ok, Chris Beiko, FreqKing and Nathan Zahn
Visual Art by VJ d_Nyce Pixel Pusher!
Knotyourpeach returns again this year to amaze us all with a rope suspension demonstration.
Jan will have a booth to showcase some of her super sexy art!

We're proud and happy to have Project Safe Audience with us again for this event.
No pictures will be allowed at this event with rules of conducted to be posted that attendees must adhere to at all time.

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Feb 13, 7 pm - 11:30 pm  doors 6 pm
The Park Theatre, 698 Osborne Street Winnipeg, MB R3L 2B9
$15 which includes a specialty 16oz Sookram Beer    Ages 18+
https://www.ticketweb.ca/event/sookrams-double-feature-night-the-park-theatre-tickets/13635418?fbclid=IwAR1U-LXhQdnBC8oIqSm6vPUpzfFeidCfOAUPbVpf_kKCOGyFI9JuTbV1itc

Sookrams Brewing Presents
Double Feature Night
7:00 pm - The Big Lebwoski
9:15 pm - Fargo

This event is 18+ Any ticket holder unable to present valid identification indicating that they are at least 18 will not be admitted to this event, and will not be eligible for a refund.

For information on The Park Theatre, please visit https://myparktheatre.com/faq/

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.
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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.⁠
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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.

Legislative Building Free Tours l Please Help Our Food Banks l Don’t Toss Out Good Food l Halloween l Theatre of Everyday l Winnipeg Architecture Foundation FREE Events l ABBA Disco Party l Sales: Antiques & Crafts l Miss Chief Eagle Testickle

 Legislative Building free tours

We are pleased to welcome you to the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba
https://www.gov.mb.ca/legislature/visiting/tour.html

Public guided tours (groups under 10 guests), in English or French, every Friday at 2 pm.
Phone (204) 945-5813 or e-mail tour_reservation@leg.gov.mb.ca to book.

For groups larger than 10 guests see registration form
https://www.gov.mb.ca/legislature/visiting/docs/reservation_form.pdf
Limit of 30 people admitted for each guided tour.
Reservation or walk-up on first come first serve basis. Space not guaranteed without reservation. Reservations held until the start of the hour.
Please note that our office is closed for visits on statutory holidays.

Tour Information Pamphlets
Indoor Tour Information Pamphlets
https://www.gov.mb.ca/legislature/visiting/docs/indoorselfguidedtour.pdf
Outdoor Tour Information Pamphlets
https://www.gov.mb.ca/legislature/visiting/docs/outdoorselfguidedtour.pdf

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 Please Help Our Food Banks

During these times there has been a growing need for help from our food banks, especially by parents of young children.
Please remember your fellow Winnipeggers during these difficult times. The best thing you could donate is money so that the food banks can buy what is truly needed at a fraction of the cost. Call your local Food Banks to learn what the can accept and what they need.

Many local organizations and sporting events have set up bins to collect donations to help others.

Don’t know what to buy?
This list of ideas and comments has been shared on social media:

1. Everyone donates Kraft Mac and Cheese in the box. They rarely use it because it calls for milk and butter. (It can be prepared with the pasta cooking water).
2. Boxed milk which does not require refrigeration is a treasure, as kids need it.
3. Everyone donates pasta sauce and spaghetti noodles.
4. Canned veggies and soup, especially with pop tops, are necessities.
5. Oil is a luxury but needed for Rice a-Roni.
6. Spices or salt and pepper would be a real Christmas gift.
7. Tea bags and coffee make them feel like you care.
8. Sugar and flour are treats.
9. They enjoy fresh produce donated by farmers and grocery stores.
10. Seeds are good in Spring and Summer because gardening can be done by some.
11. They rarely get fresh meat.
12. Tuna and crackers make a good lunch.
13. Everyone loves Stove Top Stuffing and Hamburger Helper.
14. They get lots of peanut butter and jelly but need sandwich bread.
15. Butter or margarine is nice too.
16. Eggs are a real commodity.
17. Cake mix and frosting makes it possible to make a child’s birthday cake.
18. Dishwashing detergent is very expensive and is always appreciated.
19. Feminine hygiene products are necessities.
20. Canned ham and corned beef are great for protein. Both have keys to open.

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Don’t Toss Out Good Food

Food prices are still high. No one wants to eat unsafe food, but there is confusion over what the dates mean.
Hope this helps you to get your money’s worth out of your purchases.

October 28, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Garden City Shopping Mall, 2305 McPhillips, Next to the Food Court & Mall Entrance.

Come join the Winnipeg Police Service for Treat N Fleet - Halloween
Treat N Fleet features Halloween safety tips, candy, costumes and cop cars!

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October 30, 7 PM
X-Cues, 551 Sargent Ave.

Theatre of Everyday by Grant Guy
The inaugeral cabaret for the 2023/24 season with guest stars Bela Luna and Murray Toews (Winnipeg) and Picasso Gaglione (Knoxville, Tennessee.
Video/Music/Performance and some pertinent poetry.

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Winnipeg Architecture Foundation FREE Events

We have moved into the newly renovated offices of the Manitoba Association of Architects at 101-177 Lombard Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3B 0W5. Come visit us and see the new space during one of our FREE noon hour programmes happening this November.
 
We are currently able to accept visitors by appointment only. The WAF online shop is open 24/7 and free pick up is available.   
https://shop.winnipegarchitecture.ca/?mc_cid=966e25466c&mc_eid=f876453815

November 3, 12:00 pm - 1 pm
101-177 Lombard Avenue (wheelchair accessible)
John D. Atchison Architect: An Illustrated Talk

Join researcher and writer Gail Perry for an illustrated lecture about the prolific and accomplished architect John D. Atchison. 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 1905.

In under twenty years, John D. Atchison shaped the backdrop of Winnipeg, designing over 160 buildings (some 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.

John D. Atchison designed 177 Lombard. Gail Perry’s exhibit, “177 Lombard Avenue”, will be on display and we encourage folks to arrive early to view the display.

More Information: https://winnipegarchitecture.ca/john-d-atchison-architect-an-illustrated-talk/?fbclid=IwAR3PQKOKSfSvlrquDsHldVpDUmrCil35wJp-3FhDrPkHkHnj-zDpBQn6Zzo

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November 9, 12:00 pm - 1 pm

Join us for a lunch hour screening of “Places+Spaces: Winnipeg”. Director Noam Gonick, Producer Leslie Stafford, and Host Hayden Mushinsk will be in attendance for a Q&A following the screening.
 
This is a series of vignettes that reveal some of the city’s most iconic buildings and communities. Stunning visuals and fascinating backstories showcase housing projects, libraries, places of worship, historic banks, skyscrapers and civic buildings, highlighting the city’s architecture and design.

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November 23, 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm

Join us for a screening of “Writing on the Wall,” a documentary about Winnipeg’s Ghost Signs.
 
Winnipeg has one of the largest and most well preserved collections of hand painted signs in North America. Ghost signs are hand-painted, outdoor ads that have been preserved on sides of buildings. They are also known as fading ads or brick ads and were prevalent from the 1890s through to the 1960s. As outdoor advertising mediums evolved, ghost signs became less popular and were replaced by billboards and vinyl banners.

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November 4     Doors open 7:30 pm / band plays at 9 pm.
171 Dumoulin St, Winnipeg, MB R2H 0E2
$20 Tickets available at ABBAdiscoparty.com or direct link:
https://organizer.3common.com/event/651dda5f07a1b6b9c1d8f48c

CALLING ALL DANCING QUEENS AND KINGS!
Come dance the night away at The Super Douper ABBA Disco Party, featuring ABBA tribute band, The Super Troupers, and a Video DJ dance party of 70s (and some 80s) dance hits!
Come dressed in your grooviest 70s outfit and be ready to party like it's 1979!

$10 from every ticket sold will go to the St-Boniface Hospital Foundation.
Support a great charity and have fun, too!

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Sales: Antiques & Crafts

November 5, 10 am - 4 pm
Viscount Gort Hotel, 1674 Portage Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3J
Admission $5, children 12 and under free.
Lots of Free parking at the hotel and across the street at Polo Park.

Manitoba Antique Association Fall Sale
Come browse our many tables to find that treasure you're looking for!
Lots of Pyrex, art glass, mid-century decor, jewellery, farmhouse antiques and more!

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November 25, 10 am - 3 pm
Breezy Bend CC, 7620 Roblin Blvd., Headingley
$2 entry that will be fully donated to The Dream Factory!

Come down for the annual Fox and Fern Market!
Over 40 local vendors!
Breezy Bend will be serving some delicious food and drinks.

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November 25, 10 am - 4 pm
East End Arena, 517 Pandora Ave E, Winnipeg, MB R2C 0A5

Winter Makers Market by Tails of Freedom Rescue Inc.
30+ hand made vendors and boutique food creators!

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

Pitâw Mīno Muskîkî 2023 Indigenous winter market
“brings good medicine”
There will be shopping, food + baking, music, crafts for kids, and more.
Brought to you by @medicinegardensociety, @anishinaabegirl, and @blackwolfdogx

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November 28 Doors at 6 pm / Event at 7 pm
Winnipeg Art Gallery-Qaumajuq
Muriel Richardson Auditorium, 300 Memorial Blvd, Winnipeg, MB R3C 1V1
Tickets https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-memoirs-of-miss-chief-eagle-testickle-kent-monkman-and-gisele-gordon-tickets-738170918087

by McNally Robinson Booksellers in association with McClelland & Stewart. This event will NOT be streamed on our YouTube channel. Signed books will be available at the door.

The two volumes follows Miss Chief as she moves through time, from a complex lived experience of Cree cosmology, to the arrival of European settlers, to the colonial violence and tragedies of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Blending history, fiction, and memoir, this is a deeply Cree and gloriously queer revisioning of our shared history.

Join celebrated Cree artist Kent Monkman and his long-time collaborator Gisèle Gordon as they discuss their new work "The Memoirs of Miss Chief Eagle Testickle: A True and Exact Accounting of the History of Turtle Island", a genre-defying work based on the paintings of one the most important painters working today that will remake readers' understanding of the land called North America. A story of this continent that reframes the narrative to be one of Indigenous resilience, reshaping our shared understanding and lighting the path ahead.

After a reading with Miss Chief Eagle Testickle, Monkman and Gordon join host Niigaan Sinclair for a conversation.

Monkman’s artworks are held in the public collections of institutions such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Hirshhorn Museum, the Denver Art Museum, and the National Gallery of Canada. For decades his paintings have featured a recurring character: his gender-fluid alter ego Miss Chief Eagle Testickle, a time-traveling, shape-shifting, supernatural being who reverses the colonial gaze.

Gisèle Gordon is a settler media artist and writer based in Dish With One Spoon Territory (Toronto, Canada). Her solo work includes the feature-length documentary, "The Tunguska Project" (Best Feature Length Film at the Planet in Focus Film Festival, 2005), and the video installations "Crosscurrent" (2013 Moscow Biennale) and "The Land that Dreams".

Live Music l Markets l Bike for Main Street Project l Oak Hammock Marsh Events l Children’s Hospital Book Market l ONE PIECE Tournament l African Movie Festival l Metis Kitchen Party

Live Music

SEPTEMBER 2, 9 PM – 1 AM
The Handsome Daughter, 61 Sherbrook St, Winnipeg, MB

Live Performances and DJ Sets from Winnipeg's own Vav Jungle and Cookie Delicious!
This is the dance party that was decades in the making. Come if you like to go out and have fun, get weird and dance all night.

Cookie Delicious DJ Set 9 to 9:45
Vav Jungle Live 9:45 to 10:30
Cookie Delicious Live 10:45 to 11:30
Vav Jungle DJ Set 11:30 to 12:15
Cookie Delicious DJ Set 12:15 to 1:00

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The Osborne Taphouse, 112 Osborne St, Winnipeg, MB R3L 1Y5
Great music, drink specials and awesome food... all in the heart of The Osborne Strip! Hope to see ya!

SEPTEMBER 7, 9 PM – 12:30 AM
$10 cover charge at the door to support the music

Join us every Thursday, Friday and Saturday for Winnipeg’s best live bands.
We’re stoked to have a 3 band bill featuring I.A.R., Astronomics and Itay Gordon Quartet!

$4.49 Domestic Cans, $5.49 pints of Double Standards, 3 for $15 Jag Bombs, “9 for $9.99” appetizers
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SEPTEMBER 14, 9:30 PM – 1:30 AM
$5 cover to support the music

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 Jager Bombs & Fireball, $5.50 16oz Double Standards, “9 for $9.99” appetizers
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SEPTEMBER 21, 9 PM – 12:30 AM
$10 cover charge at the door to support the music

We’re stoked to have a 3 band bill featuring Gladly, The (Full) Benefits and Tall Mark (BC)!
$4.49 Domestic Cans, $5.49 pints of Double Standards, 3 for $15 Jag Bombs, “9 for $9.99” appetizers
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SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 AT 9:30 PM – 1:30 AM
10 cover charge at the door to support the music

We’re stoked to have a stacked 3 band bill featuring Paper Machetes, Jace Bodner Band and VVonder!
$10.99 Triples, $4.49 Domestic Cans, $5.49 pints of Double Standards, 3 for $15 Jag Bombs, “9 for $9.99” appetizers

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SEPTEMBER 17, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
The Fort Garry Hotel

David Braid's Two Quartets, with David Braid on piano
Quartet 1 features Kerry DuWors (violin), Cathy Wood (clarinet), Serkan Alagök (bassoon)
Quartet 2 features Greg Gatien (saxophone), Marika Galea (bass), Serkan Alagök (drums)

With special guest from Türkiye, Serkan Alagök, celebrated jazz drummer and virtuoso classical bassoonist Multi-Juno Award winning composer and pianist, David Braid unveils a set of new compositions inspired by 20 years of international artistic collaboration and concertizing.
This inspired concert of "multinational folk melody meets jazz imagination" has already delighted audiences in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Armenia, Georgia, Türkiye, and France. The show was sent on a diplomatic tour in 2022 to former Soviet States with its distinctly positive message about Canada's multiculturalism and international peacemaking.
Braid has formerly been a guest artist of the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra, University of Manitoba, and Brandon University.       https://linktr.ee/davidbraid

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SEPTEMBER 23,  Doors at 8:00 ~ Music at 9:00
The Good Will - Social Club, 625 Portage, Winnipeg, MB
$20 in advance at www.reallovewpg.com                 18+
Accessibility/policies: https://reallovewpg.com/accessibility-and-policies/

Real Love Winnipeg Presents JayWood's final show before he moves to Montreal!
Also featuring Ami Cheon and I/O DJ's

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Markets

SEPTEMBER 9, 11 AM – 6 PM
University of Winnipeg (outdoors)

Winnipeg VegFest returns! And we’ve got another incredible show for you this year!
We’ve got an amazing speaker lineup, a massive vendors market, a mouth-watering food court, live music, children’s activities, belly dancing, and more! Featuring another all-star lineup of keynote speakers:
 GENESIS BUTLER, climate and animal activist, Disney+ Marvel Superhero
 KAITLYN MITCHELL, director of legal advocacy w/ Animal Justice
 DR. HARRIET DAVIS, board-certified family medicine and sports medicine physician
 ANGELA TUCKER, Canadian certified counsellor and registered dietitian
 DOMINICK THOMPSON, Multi-sport athlete, animal activist, writer
Come for the talks, check out the lively vendors market, and dine at our all-vegan food court! We’ve got lots of fun and entertainment in the works!

Vendors apply here: https://www.winnipegvegfest.ca/

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SEPTEMBER 9 and 10, 12 PM – 9 PM
180 King St, Winnipeg, MB R3B 3G8
FREE ADMISSION

Get ready for a flavourful adventure at the 2nd Winnipeg Chinatown Night Market. 
Indulge in a mouthwatering feast from an array of vendors offering a tantalizing variety of tasty delights. From savory dumplings to sizzling skewers and delectable desserts, there's something for every food lover. Don't miss out on this epic culinary experience! Cultural performances and bouncy castles. In partnership w/ Foodtrip Market

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SEP 16 and 17, Noon to 7PM
775 Westminster Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3G 1A6
Admission is FREE!

An Oddly Curious Market by Cauldron Bubble
Join us for an outdoor tented oddities market in the heart of Wolseley featuring local curated vendors, food trucks and psychic readings. Explore Taxidermy, Dark Art, Creepy Accessories, Specimens and More!

SEPTEMBER 9, 12 PM – 3 PM
Stephen Juba Park, 291 Waterfront Drive    (Waterfront)
Please RSVP to receive your ticket and so we know how many snacks to order.
RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/bike-for-main-street-project-tickets-687321435917

Come celebrate Bike for Main Street Project with us!
Join us for a community ride from 12:00pm until 1:00pm.
After the ride we will meet at Nonsuch Brewing Co, 125 Pacific Avenue, for some light refreshments to celebrate! Nonsuch will be providing one complimentary beer to all participants who RSVP to attend, and some light snacks will be served.

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Harry J. Enns Wetland Discovery Centre, 1 Snow Goose Bay, Oak Hammock Marsh, MB R0C 2Z0
 j_bourgeois@ducks.ca

Welcome Autumn at Oak Hammock Marsh!
Canoe and Bicycle Rentals! Visit our Gift Shop online!

Register early for these events to avoid disappointment.
https://www.oakhammockmarsh.ca/experience/events/

September 9 & 10
Archaeology, Rocks and Minerals - Learn about the dazzling minerals found in Manitoba.
Gold Panning Activity
Fluorescent Minerals Display
Rocks and Minerals Auctions
Fossils displays and activities
This is also a great weekend to experience fall migration.
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September 10 - 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Member's Afternoon - a fun family afternoon as you enjoy the sights and sounds of fall migration!
Activities include a visit by Prairie Exotics' live reptile display. Get the chance to touch Popcorn, the Burmese Python, and see a few other animals on display.
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September 16 & 17
Decoy Competition - the Oak Hammock Marsh Carving Guild's 17th Annual Decoy Competition.
Many prizes available in several categories for carvers.
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September 17 - 7:00 a.m.
Birding with Resident Naturalist, Paula Grieef, as you look for fall migrants.
This is a great time of the year to watch birds as they are preparing for the long migration ahead.
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September 17 - 1:00 p.m.
Virtual Birding Hour - Discover how birds find their way and why they leave on these incredible journeys with our Resident Naturalist, Paula Grieef, from the comfort of your home.
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September 21 - 8:00 p.m.
Astronomy Night: Fall Sky - An indoor presentation will be followed by an outdoor observation session from the rooftop, including a guided tour of the night sky, weather permitting.
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September 23 - 7:00 a.m.
Birding and Breakfast - Join our experienced naturalist for a guided walk to find birds in the marsh at sunrise, followed by a hot breakfast in our café.
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September 23 & 24
Migration Fest - Stop by the songbird banding station to learn about migration and, from the rooftop at sunset, watch the birds return. Special IBA presentation and walk on Saturday.
Migration GPS Hunt offered all weekend.
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September 24 - 7:00 a.m.
Geese Fly-Out and Breakfast - Watch the geese take off from the Marsh, then enjoy a delicious hot breakfast in the café.
This experience is limited to 20 participants.
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September 26 & 28
Migration Dinner - Enjoy a delicious three-course meal, selected and prepared by Chef Kelly, in our scenic Café overlooking the Marsh,
This unique dining experience will be followed by a private guided viewing of the migrating geese from the rooftop observation deck. Seating is limited.

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Sept 15 - 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
Sept 16 - 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
St. Vital Centre

Shop for great books of all genres and support sick and injured kids in your community at the Children’s Hospital Book Market!

You can help families in hospital by donating books of all genres to the Children’s Hospital Books Sale. Please drop new or gently used books at Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service Stations or any Dufresne store in Manitoba.

For inquires about volunteering at Children’s Hospital Book Market please email info@goodbear.ca

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SEPTEMBER 21, 6:30 PM – 9 PM
A Muse N Games, 576 Wall St, Winnipeg, MB

Thursday ONE PIECE Tournament

Spend your Thursday night with us and battle with some of your favourite One Piece characters!
ONE PIECE CARD GAME is a collectible card game themed on the world of ONE PIECE!
Characters from all over the history of ONE PIECE, including the anime, manga, and movies, are featured in the game, and there are even cards inspired by famous scenes from all of them!

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SEP 22 AT 7 PM – SEP 24 AT 10 PM
Gas Station Arts Centre, 445 River Ave Unit #2, Winnipeg, MB R3L 0C3

We are thrilled to announce the 6th Annual edition of the landmark African Movie Festival in Manitoba (AM-FM). This year’s program will feature over 20 films from more than 15 countries.
 
Our fall event promises to be a captivating and unforgettable celebration of African culture and artistry. We're thrilled to announce our keynote speaker for the symposium on "Representations of Fragility in African Cinema": the esteemed Alexie Tcheuyap. With a wealth of knowledge and insights, Alexie will guide us through a deep exploration of how African cinema beautifully captures moments of vulnerability, resilience, and the human experience.

Join us for an unforgettable celebration of African cinema, culture, and engaging discussions. We can't wait to share this exciting experience with you!

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SEPTEMBER 28, 7 PM
Winnipeg Art Gallery, 300 Memorial Blvd, Winnipeg, MB R3C 1V1
Register here https://www.metisresearchsymposium2023.com/kitchen-party

Metis Kitchen Party by MMF Bison Local and Laura Forsythe
Attendees will enjoy performances from Kinew Metis Council Youth Dancers, Sarah Shuttleworth Jigging, Jenny Foidart, Manitoba Opera, Contessa Lestrange, Brandi Vezina, Morgan Grace and Keith Ginther, plus there will be time for visiting, opening and closing ceremonies and prizes!