Theatre By The River presents: Wine & Words 2016
2016-05-06 20:00 - 22:30 (America/Winnipeg) | The Manitoba Museum, 190 Rupert Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3B 0N2, Canada
Every spring, Theatre By The River invites Winnipeg to Wine & Words, an event dedicated to celebrating writing, reading, and yes, wine!
Since its first production in 2010, Wine & Words has celebrated the written works of Canadian musicians, poets, playwrights, authors, and storytellers. At the event, professional actors and celebrities present dramatized readings of new works composed by established and emerging writers to help fundraise for the company’s season.
This year, TBTR is very excited to bring you Wine & Words 2016 in partnership with the Manitoba Museum. Join us on Friday, May 6th as we celebrate not-yet-published pieces from established and emerging writers themed to Space, Exploration and the Infinite Universe!
Hosted by Lara Rae and featuring a cast of local celebrities and professional actors, the 2016 event will come to life under the Planetarium Dome!
Doors & Bar @ 7PM
Show @ 8PM
Sponsored by Assiniboine Credit Union – money doing more!

Hedley: Hello World Tour 2016
2016-05-07 19:00 | MTS Centre, 300 Portage Ave, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 5S4, Canada
Hedley have quickly and quietly become one of the most successful touring acts in the country, having sold close to 500,000 tickets in Canadian arenas since 2010. In 2013 alone, the Wild Life tour sold 150,000 tickets across Canada.
Hedley have produced five consecutive multiplatinum albums to date – Hedley (2005), Famous Last Words (2007), The Show Must Go (2009), Storms (2011), Wild Life (2013).
Opening for Hedley will be multi-platinum GRAMMY nominated artist Carly Rae Jepsen. You’ll remember her for her infectious hit “Call Me Maybe” which was one of the biggest hits in the world in 2012. Returning to the charts in 2015, Carly Rae’s latest album E·MO·TION features the hit singles “I Really Like You” and “Run Away With Me”.
Rounding out the incomparable pop lineup, Francesco Yates is only 20 years old but his debut single “Better to Be Loved” has already rocketed him into stardom, and was quickly followed by the swoony ballad “Call”.

Stars On Ice
2016-05-11 19:00 | MTS Centre, 300 Portage Ave, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 5S4, Canada

Kids Play and Entertainment Show
2016-05-15 13:00 - 16:00 | Franco Manitobain Cultural Centre, 340 Provencher Blvd, Winnipeg, MB R2H 0G7, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R2H 0G7, Canada
Trinity Events hosts Kids Play and Entertainment Show!! A fundraiser for The Dream Factory… making dreams come true for Manitoba children who are battling life-threatening illnesses.
This is for such a great cause. Bringing families and our community together for a fun filled event for all ages!!!!!
Net proceeds from the admissions made from the show will go directly to The Dream Factory.
$2 admission for 2 yrs +
Kids ages 2 – 12 will receive a ticket for concession stand (popcorn, hush puppy slushy or cotton candy)!! Come dressed in character costume and enter to win a kids prize!!!!!
We got bouncy gyms, face painting, coloring station, meet your favorite princess characters & so much more!!!!!
Enter your chance to win at our door prize raffles, shop with local businesses, get free parking and is wheelchair accessible!!!!!
Sunday, May 15th 2016
1 – 4 PM
Franco-Manitobian 340 Provencher Blvd.

Guest Lecture: Shooting blind
2016-05-18 14:00 - 14:45 | Canadian Museum for Human Rights, 85 Israel Asper Way, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 0L5, Canada
Join us for a special discussion with Bruce Hall, a photographer with vision loss from California. Hall, whose work is featured in Sight Unseen, will talk about art and disability. He has twin sons with autism who are the subjects of a special photo project.
This presentation will take place in English.
Hours:
2 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.
7 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.

WWE Live
2016-05-28 19:30 | MTS Centre, 300 Portage Ave, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 5S4, Canada
WWE LIVE will once again stop at MTS Centre on Saturday, May 28, 2016.
The lineup of WWE Superstars and Divas include:

Demon Kane
Bray Wyatt
Intercontinental Champion Kevin Owens
AJ Styles
WWE Tag Team Champions The New Day
Alberto Del Rio
Rusev
Winnipeg’s own Chris Jericho!

Tickets start at $20, which is one of the best values in entertainment.

Career, Education and Settlement Fair
2016-05-30 10:00 - 16:30 | Radisson Winnipeg Downtown, 288 Portage Ave, Winnipeg, MB, R3C 0B8, Canada
Our 1st Winnipeg-based Career, Education & Settlement Immigrant Fair is coming to the Radisson Winnipeg Downtown (288 Portage Ave.) on May 30, 2016, 10:00-4:30, offering a unique & exciting environment for immigrants looking for information & inspiration as they search for jobs, go back to school & settle into their new home.
Free admission!
Building on the success of similar events held across Canada, the fair will feature:

diverse exhibitors, including employers, education institutes & social service agencies
interactive activities like a resumé clinic & networking opportunities
inspirational speakers’ & practical workshops.

This is a must-attend event for new immigrants in Canada. We aim to provide essential information & tips on job hunting, accreditation, upgrading of education, looking for a home & more.
For more information: at Alla Gordeeva alla@canadianimmigrant.ca/778-558-3397

James Taylor and His All-Star Band
2016-06-03 20:00 | MTS Centre, 300 Portage Ave, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 5S4, Canada
The show will include material from his latest album Before This World, the legendary singer/songwriter’s first album of new songs since 2002’s platinum-selling October Road.
Earning critical praise from outlets such as The New Yorker who described Taylor as a “master of songwriting,” the album features ten songs, nine of which are brand new James Taylor compositions. Produced by Grammy Award®-winner Dave O’Donnell, the album offers heartfelt reflections and insight from a life well lived such as the album’s opening track “Today, Today, Today,” which The Wall Street Journal described as “trademark Taylor: elegant, tuneful and just a little wry.” Other album highlights include “Stretch of the Highway” and “Angels of Fenway,” a song about the redemptive spirit of baseball, which Taylor debuted at Fenway Park in Boston.

WINNIPEG VS. MONTREAL
2016-06-08 19:00 | Investors Group Field, 315 Chancellor Matheson Road, Winnipeg, MB, R3T 1Z2, Canada
PRE-SEASON: WINNIPEG VS. MONTREAL

34th Annual Kidsfest
2016-06-09 - 2016-06-12 | The Forks, 123 Main Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3B 3H6, Canada
34th Annual Kidsfest June 9-12, 2016 at The Forks.
More info at http://www.kidsfest.ca/

Meat Loaf
2016-06-09 20:00 | MTS Centre, 300 Portage Ave, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 5S4, Canada
Meat Loaf will be embark on a summer North American that will stop at MTS Centre on Thursday, June 9, 2016.
For the past 40 years, Meat Loaf has been a towering monument on the musical landscape. His legendary 1977 album Bat Out Of Hell made him into one of the great American rock ‘n’ roll icons. To date, the record has sold more than 44 million albums worldwide and remains one of the best selling albums in the world.
Tickets range from $45.00 to $95.00. An American Express presale will be held on April 6. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, April 8.

Royal Winnipeg Ballet presents “Spotlight”
2016-06-11 14:30 | John Hirsch Mainstage, RMTC, 174 Market Avenue , Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3B 0P8, Canada
Spotlight is a main stage feature production featuring students of the RWB School Professional Division. Performing excerpts from the classical ballet, Paquita and featuring two world premieres; Romani Song choreographed by Oleksandra Kondratyeva and The Little Match Girl choreographed by Philippe-Alexandre Jacques.
The RWB School will capture your hearts and impress you with their versatility and unique talents.
RWB’s Spotlight will be presented on June 9-11, at the RMTC John Hirsch Mainstage.
For tickets and more information, please call 204-956-2792 or visit rwb.org.

Justin Bieber: Purpose Tour
2016-06-11 19:30 | MTS Centre, 300 Portage Ave, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 5S4, Canada
The 58-date tour will begin on March 9 and include stops all over North America and throughout eastern and western Canada. There will be two-night runs in Brooklyn, Los Angeles, Chicago and Toronto along with a tour-ending performance at Madison Square Garden on July 18.
Canadian Tour Dates:

May 13 – Ottawa, ON @Canadian Tire Centre
May 14 – Quebec City, BC @ Videotron Centre
May 16 – Montreal, BC @ Bell Centre
May 18 – Toronto, ON @ Air Canada Centre
May 19 – Toronto, ON @Air Canada Centre
June 11 – Winnipeg, MB @ MTS Centre
June 13 – Calgary, AB @ Scotiabank Saddledome
June 14 – Edmonton, AB @ Rexall Place
June 16 – Saskatoon, SK @ Credit Union Centre

Those looking for a road trip can also drive down to the States for these dates:

June 18 – Fargo, ND @ FARGODOME
June 19 – Minneapolis, MN @ Target Center

Theresa Caputo
2016-06-13 19:30 | MTS Centre, 300 Portage Ave, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 5S4, Canada

City and Colour
2016-06-14 19:30 | MTS Centre, 300 Portage Ave, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 5S4, Canada

2016 Red River Ex
2016-06-17 - 2016-06-26 | Red River Exhibition Park, 3977 Portage Ave, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3K 2E8, Canada
Find Your Thrill at the annual Red River EX from June 17 – 26, 2016. In 2015, over 220,000 people came with their family and friends for entertainment, free concerts, agriculture experiences, shopping and the midway.
Advance Tickets
Advance tickets are available from May 16 to June 26 and will be available at Giant Tiger (NEW!), Safeway (NEW!), Sobeys or Mac’s.
Gate admission ONLY purchased in advance from May 16 to June 26:

$10 (plus GST) for all ages
Children 6 years & under are always FREE

Pay-One-Price Ride All Day Wristband (includes all-you-can-ride-midway-rides plus one gate admission) purchased in advance from May 16 to June 16:

$37 (plus GST) — BEST BUY FOR MIDWAY RIDERS!

12-Ride Pass* purchased in advance from May 16 to June 26:

$25 (plus GST)

*Please note: the 12-ride pass is for 12 rides only. You may ride one ride 12 times or 12 different rides once or any combination thereof. But it is for 12 rides, of any kind, only. This pass does not include gate admission. Gate admission must be purchased in addition to this pass.
Midway Express Access Pass (available in advance at Mac’s ONLY):

$20 (plus GST) If you love rides, you’ll want to pick up a Midway Express Access Pass! With this pass, you’ll hop into the priority line, which means less waiting and more rides! You must buy ride tickets or a wristband before you purchase a Midway Express Access Pass.

Tickets Purchased at the Gate

Everyone: $15 includes GST
Children (6 & under): Free

$7.50 Before 5 p.m.

Arrive at The EX any weekday before 5 p.m. and pay only $7.50. That’s half off!

Individual Tickets Purchased at The EX

One Ticket: $1
11 Tickets: $10
22 Tickets: $20
55 Tickets: $50

Pay-One-Price Ride All Day Wristband:

$45 (Does NOT include gate admission. Gate admission must be purchased in addition to the Pay-One-Price Ride All Day Wristband.)

Midway Express Access Pass:

$25 If you love rides, you’ll want to pick up a Midway Express Access Pass! With this pass, you’ll hop into the priority line, which means less waiting and more rides! You must buy ride tickets or a wristband before you purchase a Midway Express Access Pass.

Sunday, June 26 ONLY:

$12 Kids under 10 years old can purchase a pass on Park to ride the Kiddieland Rides ONLY all they want on Sunday, June 26 ONLY.

Parking is $6.

Garth Brooks
2016-06-18 19:00 | MTS Centre, 300 Portage Ave, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 5S4, Canada

2016 Flatlander's Beer Festival
2016-06-24 - 2016-06-25 | MTS Centre, 300 Portage Ave, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 5S4, Canada
The 14th Annual Flatlander’s Beer Festival will take place from June 24 – 25, 2016. For the third year in a row, the festival will take place at MTS Centre. Kick your summer off right with beer from all around the world!

This unique public tasting event will focus on a wide range of incredible beers from some of the finest breweries in the world. You’ll be able to sample over 160 different beers and ciders.
There will be three Public Tastings this year:

Friday, June 24, 2015 from 7:00pm – 10:00pm (MTS Centre)
Saturday, June 25, 2015 from 1:00pm – 4:00pm (MTS Centre)
Saturday, June 25, 2015 from 7:00pm – 10:00pm (MTS Centre)

Tickets are $39.95 & $44.95 and are available at all Winnipeg Liquor Marts and Ticketmaster. Tickets include all samples, program & sampling cup.
The event will feature:

Over 70 Booths
5 Food Trucks
Education Seminars
Concourse & MTS Centre Floor
Samples from over 160 beers and ciders from all over the world!

Must be 18+ to attend. Government Photo I.D. required. [FLATLANDERS BEER FESTIVAL]

WINNIPEG VS. MONTREAL
2016-06-24 19:30 | Investors Group Field, 315 Chancellor Matheson Road, Winnipeg, MB, R3T 1Z2, Canada
WEEK 1: WINNIPEG VS. MONTREAL

Winnipeg Humane Society's Fairmont Winnipeg Paws in Motion Walk
2016-06-26 08:00 - 13:00 | Assiniboine Park, Lyric Theatre, 55 Pavilion Crescent , Winnipeg, MB, Manitoba, R3P 2N6
The Winnipeg Humane Society’s annual walk, Fairmont Winnipeg Paws in Motion, is Manitoba’s largest celebration of pets! Funds from this event help animals in our community!
WHEN: Sunday, June 26, 2016
WHERE: Assiniboine Park, Lyric Theatre
TIME: 8AM – 1PM
WALK START TIME: 10:30 AM
Walk as an individual or join/create a team! Walk with or without a pet! Everyone is welcome to join the celebration!
REGISTER TODAY
Individual Walker: $20
Family Rate: $50 *good for one family: two adults and their children under the age of 14*
Join the celebration after the walk for fun family activities! Visit the WHS Paws in Motion website for a full event schedule.

Skateboard Plaza At The Forks 10 Year Anniversary Celebration
2016-06-30 18:00 - 21:00 | The Forks, 123 Main Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3B 3H6, Canada
The Skateboard Plaza at The Forks will celebrate it’s 10th year on Thursday, June 30, 2016.
There will be a professional Skateboard demo by:

Garrett Hill
Forrest Edwards
Chris Wimer
and more!

Vans will also be hosting a Best Trick Competition. The event runs from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. For more info visit http://expertsonboard.com/city/winnipeg/event/the-plaza-at-the-forks-10-year-anniversary-celebration/.

2016 Canada Day at Assiniboine Park
2016-07-01 | Assiniboine Park, 55 Pavilion Crescent, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3P 2N6, Canada
CELEBRATE OUR NATION’S BIRTH AT THE ANNUAL CANAD INNS FAMILY FUN DAY ON FRIDAY, JULY 1, 2016!
Highlights:

1:00 pm – 10:30 pm: Great entertainment on the Lyric Stage
1:00 pm – 8:00 pm: Children’s entertainment
3:30 pm: FREE Canada Day birthday cake
10:40 pm: Spectacular FIREWORKS

PARK’N’RIDE
Park your vehicle at the Canadian Mennonite University, Asper Jewish Community Campus, Seasons of Tuxedo, St. Paul’s High School and Shaftesbury High School and ride Winnipeg Transit to the Park courtesy of Canad Inns.
Park’n’Ride runs from 12:00 noon to midnight.

2016 Canada Day Osborne Village Street Festival
2016-07-01 | Osborne Village, Osborne Village, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
The annual Osborne Village Street Festival & Canada Day Celebration in Osborne Village, is Winnipeg’s largest and longest-running street festival. Each year, well over 70,000 people visit the Osborne Village over the two and half day event. This unique event is produced by the Osborne Village Business Improvement Zone and the Village businesses. The Street Festival is just over one-kilometer-long located right on Winnipeg’s own Osborne Street in Osborne Village.
Embracing Canada’s cultural mosaic, this year’s festival will feature a handy-craft market place, extended patios, live music stages, Skyzone Family Area, Fashion shows, dog show, Adventure Zone, culture dancers including Aboriginal drumming, and much more!
The creatively orchestrated event program features something for everyone and offers functional delivery and scalable sponsorship objectives.
The Festival
The Osborne Village CANADA DAY Street Festival takes place on Thursday June 30 from 7:00 pm-11:00 pm, Friday, July 1st 11:00 am-11:00 pm and Saturday, July 2nd 11:00am-11:00pm.
The Festival transforms the existing Osborne Village into an exciting atmosphere beginning at River and Osborne and are comprised of Osborne Street from River Avenue to McMillan Avenue.
The local businesses liven up the street and create Winnipeg’s largest street festival. Family-fun, young at heart, foodie, folkie, foot-stomper, whatever you are seeking, the festival is action packed and there’s something for EVERYONE!
Family Zone Presented by SkyZone
Featuring a large petting zoo, pony rides, inflatable bouncers, a giant Pirate Ship slide, children’s entertainers, giant hamster ball obstacle course, face painting and much more. This is all presented in part by SkyZone.
Village Market
The Village Market features over forty local artists, handi-crafts, clothing, kitchenware, homemade soaps, authentic spices, and organic baking and meats. This year we unveil the first ever Canada Day farmers market.
Street Side Shopping
Osborne Street stores, shops, and boutiques extend their store fronts out onto the street, for an outdoor shopping experience.
Flavors of our Culture Food Courts
Food vendors serving a variety of food from European to Latin and Caribbean including Jerk Chicken to Empanadas will be featured in the Flavors of our Culture Food Courts. Two locations to serve you with an endless choice for your pallet!
An array of juices, water, traditional favorites, lemonade and icy snow cones will cool summer thirsts.
BIG STEEL BOX Adventure Zone
NBA Basketball Courts, Baseball Dunk Tanks, Football throw and the Snap Fitness Bootcamps. These Adventures will challenge people of all skill levels!

2016 Canada Day at the CMHR
2016-07-01 10:00 - 16:30 | Canadian Museum for Human Rights, 85 Israel Asper Way, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 0L5, Canada
Celebrate Canada Day at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights!
The Museum will be offering a variety of hands-on family-friendly activities all day, celebrating Canadians’ rights and freedoms. Admission is only $5 all day!

2016 Canada Day at The Forks
2016-07-01 12:00 - 23:00 | The Forks, 123 Main Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3B 3H6, Canada
Canada Day at The Forks presented by Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries will take place on Friday, July 1, 2016.
Here’s the schedule:
FESTIVAL STAGE

6:00 PM The Mariachi Ghost
7:00 PM Duotang
8:00 PM Kendra Kay
9:00 PM Mise en Scene
10:00 PM Don Amero with the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra
11:00 PM Fireworks

UNDER THE CANOPY

12:30 PM JD and The Sunshine Band
1:30 PM Jocelyne Baribeau
2:30 PM Basic Nature
3:30 PM Roger Roger
4:30 PM Trésor Ezoman
5:30 PM William Prince
6:30 PM Panicland
7:30 PM FINN
8:30 PM Micah Visser
9:30 PM Ghost Twin
10:30 PM VIKINGS

See you all there!!!

2016 Winnipeg Folk Fest
2016-07-07 - 2016-07-10 | Birds Hill Provincial Park, Highway 206, Oakbank, Manitoba, R0E 1J0, Canada
The 43rd annual festival takes place at Birds Hill Park from July 7 – 10.
Ryan Adams, The Head and the Heart, Milky Chance, and Sam Roberts Band are just a few names that will headline this years festival.
Tickets and camping passes are $198 and are on sale now at Ticketmaster.

Blink 182
2016-07-07 19:00 | MTS Centre, 300 Portage Ave, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 5S4, Canada

2016 Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival
2016-07-13 - 2016-07-24 | Manitoba

WINNIPEG VS. EDMONTON
2016-07-14 19:30 | Investors Group Field, 315 Chancellor Matheson Road, Winnipeg, MB, R3T 1Z2, Canada
WEEK 4: WINNIPEG VS. EDMONTON

Ai-Kon 2016
2016-07-15 12:00 - 2016-07-17 16:00 | RBC Convention Centre, 375 York Ave, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 3J3, Canada
Ai-Kon, Manitoba’s largest anime convention, is coming back for another non-stop weekend celebrating the geekish hobbies you know and love, from Japanese animation to manga, video games, cosplay and so much more!
