Events
January
January 14 Folk for Families
Bring the little “folks” out for a Saturday of singing and dancing! 1:30 pm, Millennium Library
January 19 – February 5 Master Playwright Festival: Shawfest 2012
A celebration of everything George Bernard Shaw (did you know he’s the only person to ever get the Nobel Prize for Literature AND an Oscar?) Various locations, 942-6537
January 21 My Fair Lady
A free screening of the Audrey Hepburn classic. 2:30pm, Millennium Library
January 26 – March 22 “Choose Your Charity” Concert Series
Local artists like James Struthers and Don Amero play shows to benefit their chosen cause. Weekly at 7pm, Winnipeg Free Press News Cafe.
January 26 – 30 Disney on Ice
Mickey Mouse! On skates! MTS Centre, 300 Portage Avenue, 780-3333
January 28 – February 4 WSO New Music Festival
A weeklong musical extravaganza – this year’s theme is Nordic music with some incredible Icelandic performers featured. Various locations, 949-3999
February
February 3 City and Colour
Canadian singer-songwriter Dallas Green of Alexisonfire’s solo project. 8:00pm, Burton Cummings Theatre, 780-3333
February 7 – 8 Dido and Aeneas
The Manitoba Opera takes on a classic love story. Centennial Concert Hall, 7:30pm, 944-8824
February 9 – 21 365 days before I sleep
Artist Michael Joyal has been creating an original work of art every day for a full year – opening reception February 10 7-10 with the artist in attendance. cre8ry, 2nd floor – 125 Adelaide St.
February 11 Folk for Families
Bring the little “folks” out for a Saturday of singing and dancing! 1:30 pm, Millennium Library
February 15 Down with Webster
Infectious rap-rock artists behind the single “Whoa is me” 7:30pm, Burton Cummings Theatre, 780-3333
February 15 Deep Purple
The classic rockers bring their “Smoke on the Nation” tour to Winnipeg. 7:30pm, MTS Centre, 300 Portage Avenue, 780-3333
February 16 Simple Plan
Canadian pop/punk stars are coming and bringing These Kids Wear Crowns, All-Time Low and Marianas Trench with them to open the show. 7:00pm, MTS Centre, 300 Portage Avenue, 780-3333
March
March 10 Folk for Families
Bring the little “folks” out for a Saturday of singing and dancing! 1:30 pm, Millennium Library
March 13 Lady Antebellum
Singers of monster country crossover hit “Need You Now.” 7:30pm, MTS Centre, 300 Portage Avenue, 780-3333
March 16 – 18 Ag in the City
The country comes downtown – check out cooking demos, meet the farmers who grow your food, and learn about what science and research is going on around the farm. The Forks Market.
March 17 Hedley
Vancouver’s multiplatinum selling chart-toppers. 7:00pm, MTS Centre, 300 Portage Avenue, 780-3333
Lights on Broadway: September 11 & 12, starting at sundown
A lighting design competition takes place when four world-renowned lighting designers illuminate the elms lining Broadway. Once the sun sets, the glowing forest will dazzle passersby. A winning design will be selected with the hopes of creating a permanent lighting display on Broadway in 2011. Hosted by Manitoba Homecoming 2010 and Manitoba Hydro.
The Big Dance on Broadway: September 11, 4pm-11pm
Winnipeg’s biggest dance party! With two live music stages, two huge dance floors and dozens of performers in different styles, Winnipeggers will have a chance to waltz, jive, do a two-step, salsa dance and more. Everyone is invited to dance the night away to the music of the Ron Paley Big Band, Papa Mambo, The Wind Ups and many others. Hosted by Winnipeg Cultural Capital of Canada 2010.
Taste of Downtown Winnipeg: September 10 & 11, 11am-10pm, September 12, 1pm-6pm
Sip chardonnays and cabs while nibbling on gourmet cheeses during this charitable wine and food event taking place in Memorial Park. Seven wine tasting stations, including one featuring rare vintage varieties, will tantalize the taste buds of any wine lover. Hosted by the Independent Specialty Wine Stores of Manitoba.
10+10 Running Road Race: September 12, 8am-11am
Two courses–one 10 km and one 10 miler–start in Memorial Park and wind their way to Assiniboine Park and back downtown. This flat and fast course is perfect for the leisure runner and participants receive a technical t-shirt, finishers medal and more. Hosted by the Running Room.
Ciclovia, September 12, 11am-7pm
In its second year, this eco-friendly, healthy-lifestyles festival will see the north side of Broadway closed from Osborne Street to Main Street, creating a network of car-free streets from Assiniboine Park all the way to The Forks. During the day, watch for fitness classes, farmers’ market, kids’ zone, bike demos, craft market, music and so much more. Hosted by the Downtown Winnipeg BIZ.
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Hello Sarah,
I saw one of your billboards and was wondering what your site was all about.
It caught my interest because we’ve got an event we are hosting here in the city quarterly called Blueprint http://www.winnipegblueprint.ca.
Check it out, I think there may be some synergy there between our businesses.
How do I get onto your events page?!
Is the Fringe Festival on this year?
Of course! It’s happening as we speak!
Would you please add the Manitoba Conservatory of Music & Arts’ Open House to your events section? It’s Wednesday, Sept 8 and Thursday, Sept. 9 from 3:30 – 7:30 p.m. at 211 Bannatyne Avenue.
It’s a great chance to find about all the music lessons, programs and classes available for music lovers of all ages, hear live music, tour the facilities and meet the faculty and staff. There will be prizes, food and music everywhere you turn.
http://www.mcma.ca or 943-6090.
Thanks, Peggy! Keep up the good work.
There is also Fem Fest, Sept 25 to Oct 2, here in Winnipeg.
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Out of curiosity – why don’t we have ‘Ag in the City’ listed as a ‘must see’ event in March? March 18-20th?
could you please list more events? The list posted is not comprehensive at all… there are so many events downtown that are not well advertised…