Artspace, 100 Arthur Street, Winnipeg, MB R3B 1H3
Jan 9, 7 pm
Dave Barber Cinematheque, Main Floor
‘Bikini Drive-In: The Thing’ Dir. John Carpenter 1982, USA 109 min Rated R
In the winter of 1982, a twelve-man research team at a remote Antarctic research station discovers an alien buried in the snow for over 100,000 years. Soon unfrozen, the form-changing creature wreaks havoc, creates terror… and becomes one of them.
Bikini Drive-In is a semi-monthly screening series examining horror films through a feminist lens curated by our Programming Coordinator Olivia Norquay and Distribution Director Jillian Groening.
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Manitoba Association of Playwrights and Daniel Thau-Eleff
Draw Date: January 17, 2025 at noon made at MAP’s Rory Runnells Studio, 504 -100 Arthur St, where prizes are to be picked up
Tickets https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/manitoba-association-of-playwrights/events/map-membership-and-donations/
We're doing a fundraising raffle, and we have amazing prizes donated by local businesses:
$540 in gift cards to local restaurants and businesses, including: Amsterdam Tea Room, Cordova Tapas & Wine, Ellement Wine & Spirits, King & Bannatyne Sandwich Shop, Rosé Coffee & Wine, Wow Hospitality (incl Peasant Cookery, Prairie’s Edge, 529 Wellington and others)
Draw is open to all ticket holders who must be 18 years of age or older and resident of Manitoba
Ticket Price: $10.00 / Total # of tickets printed: 500
Current MAP staff and board members (2024-25) may not participate.
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January 18, 2 pm
Prairie Comics Festival, Suite 611-70 Arthur St
FREE TO ATTEND!
Women in Action: A Seminar on Tropes with Hely Schumann
Want to learn what it takes to create a strong female main character without the tropes that should be best left in the past? COMRAD and Punchie Comics' Hely Schumann kicks off our year of comics programming with her seminar WOMEN IN ACTION! Head over to PCF HQ where she'll be unpacking dusty character tropes of women in action movies to discover what goes into making one that's truly empowering. Because we all deserve to see reflections of real women in our action heroes!
Learn more about Prairie Comics Festival and our programming at prairiecomics.com/
Have a program, workshop, or seminar you'd like to see? Drop us a line at info@prairiecomics.com and we'll see what we can do!
All our of programming is paid for by kind donors, arts grants, and community, like you.
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Music
Times Change(d) High & Lonesome Club, 234 Main St.,Winnipeg,R3C 1A8
Jan 10, Sets at 9:30 and 11:00pm
Tickets $17.45 https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/nola-night-the-dirty-catfish-brass-band-tickets-1112006905589?aff=efbevent&fbclid=IwY2xjawHjxIRleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHRgjjVnziLUHhVKvjAm5vFu5qIDZDSLw9Ukb6Y7YzGl3WbucJv_t6jNyiQ_aem_VrbDnWqnzPQeMN9JpDWCNQ
It’s NOLA NIGHT featuring the Dirty Catfish Brass Band, 2021 WINNIPEG NIGHTLIFE AWARDS - ENTERTAINERS OF THE YEAR
Dirty Catfish Brass Band deals in powerful phrasing and performances drenched with rhythm. Invoking the sounds of brass bands and funk ensembles, the collective dares to reimagine the streets of a prairie city as one that is hot, alive, and brimming with soul. Based in Winnipeg, the crew strives to surprise, challenge, tickle and pay homage to the New Orleans tradition by giving it a new audience in an unsuspecting locale. From street corners to festival stages, and community celebrations to sporting events, DCBB use the power of music to bring joy to their audience.
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Jan 11, 9:30 pm - 1 am
UNDER 18 WITH PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN
Tickets https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/outlaw-country-cabin-fever-reliever-tickets-1104177036239?aff=efbevent&fbclid=IwY2xjawHjw3lleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHUKbdhBUKTGrgA-8SeH_7_wV-2GSaRY86aFFtCzUq0dXCcgHQngvmPQKcw_aem_lGVgDtF5J9hXWFvDVJyXiw
Outlaw Country Cabin Fever Reliever - Get out of your rut and get on down here for the outlaw country sounds of The Jakebrakes and Andrew Neville and The Poor Choices.
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The Osborne Taphouse, 112 Osborne St, Winnipeg, MB R3L 1Y5
$10.99 Triples, $4.49 Domestic Cans, $5.49 pints of Double Standards, 3 for $15 Jag Bombs, great people and live music.
There is a $10 cover charge at the door
Join us every Thursday, Friday and Saturday, in the heart of The Osborne Strip, for Winnipeg’s best live bands.
Jan 16, 8:30 pm - 12:30 am
We’re excited to feature Low Budget Rockstar, BS Raps and Graffiti Parks!
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Jan 18, 9:30 pm - 1:30 am
Classic Rock Night with Crush for a night of Classic Rock covers!
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Jan 25, 9:30 pm - 1 :30 am
We’re stoked to feature Leddwyn, Matt Cory and Valley Narrow for a night of Rock N Roll!
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Book Launches
McNally Robinson Booksellers Atrium, 1120 Grant Avenue, Wpg, MB R3M 2A6
Jan 16, 7 - 8 pm https://www.mcnallyrobinson.com/.../scott.../man-on-a-wheel
Join Scott Nolan for an evening of music and fun to celebrate the launch of ‘Man on a Wheel’. Scott will be accompanied by Cory Wolchuk on the piano.
Available as a YouTube stream: https://youtube.com/live/6x-AS6YbRk8
Scott Nolan pays homage to the poet Patrick O'Connell, who influenced him early in his musical career. By splicing O'Connell's lines together in new ways, Nolan takes the words to new places. Nolan is a songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and poet from Winnipeg. His debut poetry collection, ‘Moon Was a Feather’, was a finalist for the Eileen McTavish Sykes Award for Best First Book.
The CD includes eight original songs and a bonus track of Patrick O'Connell reading "Boz and Molly (A Romance)." The accompanying book of lyrics is illustrated with Nolan's visual art.
Award-winning Winnipeg poet Catherine Hunter's introduction explores the connections forged between these two artists and provides insight into their work.
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Jan 18, 7 - 8 pm
Join co-editors Bill Richardson and Neil Besner, host Catherine Hunter, and Winnipeg actor Mariam Bernstein for the Winnipeg launch of ‘Montreal Standard Time: The Early Journalism of Mavis Gallant’. https://www.mcnallyrobinson.com/.../montreal-standard-time
Selected as one of the Globe and Mail’s top 100 books of 2024, the book features 38 of the roughly 150 pieces of journalism Gallant wrote as a young reporter for The Montreal Standard between 1944 and 1950, before leaving for Europe and establishing herself as one of the twentieth century’s finest writers of short fiction. Gallant’s early journalism with the Standard has never been in print since 1950; it’s now becoming increasingly clear how her early apprenticeship at the Standard anticipated her long and celebrated career as a writer of short stories.
With an Afterword by Marta Dvor᷇ák, this new collection opens a new window onto Gallant’s fictional practice and perspective. Mariam Bernstein will read one of the selections; Neil Besner and Bill Richardson will follow the reading with a conversation moderated by Catherine Hunter about Gallant, her journalism, and her wide influence on English-language writing.
Available as a YouTube stream: https://youtube.com/live/YmXQzyXYGjs
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Winnipeg Art Gallery-Qaumajuq, 300 Memorial Blvd, Winnipeg, MB R3C 1V1
204.786.6641 wag.ca
January 16, 8pm
Join
us for a rejuvenating yoga session with Rogue Vinyasa's Jessica Ryan
and Matt Coppens in our Main Hall. Whether you're an experienced yogi or
a first-timer, this hour-long flow will leave you feeling refreshed,
grounded, and centreed. Before class, enjoy a calming cup of tea as you
relax and prepare to embrace the peaceful energy of the space. Remember
to bring your mat and layers.
RESERVE YOUR SPOT https://www.wag.ca/event/yoga-main-hall/
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Jan 17, Feb 7 and 21 at 7 PM
Muriel Richardson Auditorium
TICKETS $15 https://www.wag.ca/event/cannes-lions-2024/
The Globe and Mail presents the most creative commercials from around the world! Presented annually since 1954, the Cannes Lions are the most prestigious international creative communications awards in the advertising and communications industry. Don’t miss some of the world’s most entertaining, inspirational and humorous commercials from around the world, including a selection of bronze, silver, gold and grand prix winners from the past year.
Get your tickets at wag.ca/cannes
January 21 to January 25, 7:00
PMWNMF 2025 passes: $89/adults, $49/children. Single tickets start at $25
boxoffice@wso.mb.ca | 204-949-3999 Wednesday - Saturday | 11 am - 4 pm
The 34th annual Winnipeg New Music Festival (WNMF), showcasing world premieres and exciting up-and-coming composers, takes center stage across two exciting venues.
Anchored at the Centennial Concert Hall, and supported by another exciting venue, the Desautels Concert Hall, the WNMF will delight audiences. The WNMF is grateful for the continued generous support of premier patron Michael Nesbitt.
The complete lineup of the WNMF is available at wnmf.ca.
The Box Office is also open one hour prior to concerts to assist you.
You can also go to mywso.simplybook.me and book an appointment for us to call you.
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Family Fun
Roblin Park Community Centre, 640 Pepperloaf Crescent, Winnipeg, MB R3R 1E8
January 22, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Free Admission
Join us for a Family Magic Show featuring Alex Jay Hamm
To volunteer https://signup.com/client/invitation2/secure/100259691601/false?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0yhuuZYECm-lgBewRlkQ8xJAdlU7i5WBAaMdVbTZYLSQKTN4lLPWxJXyQ_aem_-iPhU_JWOp3EEBZg6BrA2A#/invitation
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January 23, 6:30 pm - 9 pm
Join us for a Family Fun Bingo Night
Bingo Cards are $1
To volunteer https://signup.com/client/invitation2/secure/1002596916018/false?fbclid=IwY2xjawHjwXBleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHUKbdhBUKTGrgA-8SeH_7_wV-2GSaRY86aFFtCzUq0dXCcgHQngvmPQKcw_aem_lGVgDtF5J9hXWFvDVJyXiw#/invitation
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January 24, 9 pm
Bonfire & Fireworks Night
Join us for a bonfire as the 60th Winnipeg Scouts serve up free hot chocolate and marshmallows to roast 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Archangel fireworks display 9 p.m.
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January 24, 6pm - 12.30am
January 25, 9am - 12.30am
January 26, 9am - 4.30pm
Bronx Park Community Centre, 720 Henderson Hwy, Winnipeg, MB R2K 0Z5
Online Registration: https://game.aduck.ca/
All weekend $40 (online or cash at the door)
Friday $20, Saturday $35, Sunday $20 (cash at the door)
Game-itoba Tabletop Games Convention https://game-itoba.ca/
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January 26, 11 am - 4 pm
Living Prairie Museum, 2795 Ness Avenue, Winnipeg R3J 3S4
Admission is free.
Join us at Fireside Fun for a cozy winter gathering, indoors and out! This event is great for the all ages.
Free ski and snowshoe rentals
Drumming and singing
Outdoor bonfire and bannock making
Sharing of RENEWAL art installation all about prairie fire by Ebba Bohlin and Tracy Peters, AND MORE
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January 25, 11 am - 1 pm
Charisma Of India Restaurant, 83 Sherbrook St, Winnipeg, MB R3C 2B2
Tickets by etransfer to Manitobaanimalsave@gmail.com
$30 adults/$15 child include full name in the comments for the name list at the door.
Manitoba Animal Save’s Veganuary
Come celebrate with us at an all you can eat vegan buffet.
Speakers, raffle, 50/50 and more!
Co-sponsored by The Green Party of Manitoba Vegan Caucus and Manitoba Animal Save, this event is a fundraiser for The Little Red Barn Sanctuary, Free From Farm Sanctuary, and Manitoba Animal Save. Support animal rights and rescue in Manitoba!
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January 28, 7 pm
X-Cues Cafe & Lounge, 551 Sargent Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3B 1W4
Pay what you can or want
Grant Guy’s ‘The Circus of Objects Theatre of Everyday’ is presenting an evening of a cabaret of poetry, theatre and music and something absolutely dumb.
Guest artists are Marjorie Poor and company, Ivan Henwood and Curtis Wiebe. And Grant Guy will provide the dumb stuff.
Come early for a drink and/or a meal. Fine Italian cuisine.
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Millennium Library, 251 Donald Street, Winnipeg
Explore the magic of architecture through play! Visit ‘Building Toys’, the new Winnipeg Architecture exhibit at the Millennium Library.
Discover how toys shape design and imagination – there is something to spark joy for all ages! www.winnipegarchitecture.ca/events
Curated by James Wagner and Daniel Guenther
Building toys are not just for fun, although they undoubtedly are. Building toys are also formative for those who play with them. Architecture is the most encompassing of all the visual arts. We live, work, and play in buildings, most of which are designed by architects. Many of our notable architects and designers have been influenced by educational building toys they played with as children, whether they were Lincoln Logs, LEGO, skyscraper kits, Meccano, or wooden blocks. How have these toys influenced your view of architecture and cities?
