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I. Family & Kids’ Events
1. Healthy Kids Day
Come to the Y and celebrate our national day dedicated to improving the health and well-being of kids. And in honour of Canada’s 150th Anniversary we are celebrating LocalMOTION Live! at Healthy Kids Day. Details
Sunday, April 30 | Various Hours
YMCA of Saskatoon
Free
II. Live Music
1. Concerts on Weekdays
- VINAI on Thursday, April 27, 2017 | 07:00 PM @ OBrians’ Event Centre
- Big Stuff on Thursday, April 28 | 08:00 PM @ The Bassment
2. Station Singers of Rosthern presents Canada 150
Station Singers of Rosthern presents Canada 150 – A Celebration of Canadian Songwriters featuring the music of Stan Rogers. The choir is conducted by Duff Warkentin and accompanied by Sharryl Riekman. Special guest artists are Sparky and the Plugs.
Friday, April 28, 2017 | 7:30 PM
Mayfair United Church, 902 33rd Street West, Saskatoon
$20 Adults, $10 Students, $5 Under 12
3. SSO Chamber Series – Influenced By Mozart
The SSO Core Musicians play artist-in-residence throughout the season. For our 86th season, our Core musicians explore the concepts and ideas that shaped and were shaped by Mozart. Over the course of three concerts, the musicians delve into the musical effect and impact of one of the greatest composers of all time. Featuring the music of Beethoven and more. Details
Sunday, April 30, 2017 | 2:00 PM
Delta Bessborough Hotel
601 Spadina Crescent East, Saskatoon
$15 – $30
4. SJO: The Way The West Was Swung
Saskatoon’s own vocalist BJ Harris joins the SJO for an incredible evening of hard driving swing performing repertoire arranged for the magnificent Steve Lawrence by one of the most respected writers of this generation, Marion Evans. For the past twelve years, BJ Harris has showcased his vocal prowess, range, and versatility by offering audiences a unique smorgasbord of musical flavours, and the SJO is thrilled to feature him in their third concert of the season. Details
Sunday, April 30, 2017 | 7:30 PM
Broadway Theatre, 715 Broadway Avenue, Saskatoon
$30
5. Celebrate Canada! Spring 2017
The Saskatoon Concert Band celebrates Canada’s 150th Anniversary with the second of a series of concerts featuring Canadian music for winds and percussion. This concert will feature the music of David Kaplan. Our soloist will be Gerard Weber, alto saxophone, performing Glen Gillis’ Elegy Cadenza. Details
Saturday, April 29, 2017 | 7:30 PM
Lighthouse Victory Church, 2802 Rusholme Road, Saskatoon
Student $10; General $20; ; Children – under 8 free
6. Joel Grundahl Trio
With a set list of original and cover jazz fusion compositions, the Joel Grundahl Trio fuses jazz with modern music while challenging and pushing the musical spectrum. Trio members Joel Grundahl (guitar), Lloyd Tomczak (bass), and Kyle Krysa (drums) embrace creativity and improvisation and strive to carry the fusion torch forward. The Sons of Django pay homage to Django Reinhardt’s original musical stylings of “le jazz hot.” Details
Saturday, April 29, 2017 | 8:00 PM
The Bassment, 202 4th Avenue N Saskatoon
$20 to $25
7. Jimmy Eat World – Integrity Blues Tour
Invented, the sixth full-length album by Jimmy Eat World, contains the signature big hooks and sing-along melodies for which the band has become famous. Fans of the band’s older hits like “The Middle,” “Sweetness,” and “Pain” will find lots to grab onto…and those same fans will be happy to learn that Mark Trombino, who served as a producer on the band’s first three albums Static Prevails, Clarity and Bleed American, is again at the helm for Invented. While the music is “classic Jimmy Eat World,” the lyrics come from a completely different place than ever before.Details
Sunday, April 30, 2017 | 7:00 PM
O’Brians Event Centre – 241 2 Avenue S, Saskatoon
$33.00
III. Theatre & Performing Arts
1. Spring Unsprung
Enjoy a fun and entertaining evening full of movement and surprise, celebrating acroyoga and dance. Pieces are choreographed and performed by amateurs and emerging artists from Saskatoon. Join us in supporting them as they build their performance skills in a fun and friendly environment. Details
Thursday, April 27, 2017 | 07:30 PM
The Refinery, 609 Dufferin Ave.
$10
2. Kevin Mcdonald
They love him in France and now you can too! Kevin Mcdonald of Kids in the Hall is returning to the stage at the Broadway Theatre! Join us and the beloved “Le Poupee” for an evening of storytelling, stand-up and an encore performance with the Saskatoon Soaps. Kevin Mcdonald is best known for his involvement with Kids in the Hall but his career does not stop there. Kevin has been feature on a number of programs including That 70’s show, Lilo and Stitch, Arrested Development, and Corner Gas. Details
Friday, April 28, 2017 | 08:00 PM
Broadway Theatre, 715 Broadway Avenue, Saskatoon
$22
3. International Dance Day Performance
In celebration of International Dance Day, Dance Saskatchewan will be hosting an event at the Dance Saskatchewan Centre. There will be an exciting variety of dance to enjoy. Admission is by donation and all funds raised will go to Creative Kids. Details
Friday, April 28, 2017 | 09:00 PM – 10:30 PM
The (Dance Saskatchewan Inc.) DSI Centre
205A Pacific Ave., Saskatoon
By donation
4. Shear Madness
Madness erupts at your not-so-typical hair salon when the famous pianist upstairs is mysteriously murdered and any number of colorful characters is suspect. Now it’s up to you, the audience, to outwit the suspects and catch the killer in this wildly popular comedy that has entertained millions worldwide. Details
April 26 – May 10, 2017
Remai Arts Centre – Rawlco Radio Hall
100 Spadina Crescent East, Saskatoon
$17.14 and up
5. 2017 Boyan Ukrainian Dance
Saturday, April 29, 2017 | 6:00 PM
TCU Place, Saskatoon
$12 – $29
III. Sports
RAM: Motorsports Spectacular
The Monster Truck Challenge: This features five of the Worlds toughest Monster Trucks. With this outstanding line-up of monster trucks it will be a car crushing Monster Truck Challenge no one will forget. Details
Friday, April 28, 2017 | 7:00 PM
Saturday, April 29, 2017 | 1:00 PM
Saturday, April 29, 2017 | 7:00 PM
SaskTel Centre – 3515 Thatcher Ave., Saskatoon
General: $25; Student (w/valid ID): $20.00
Child (under 12yrs): $15.00
IV. Exhibitions/ Other Events
1. The Saskatoon Gem And Mineral Show
April 27 to 30, 2017
Saskatoon German Cultural Centre, 160 Cartwright Street East, Saskatoon
Free
2. Hanging out with the 3 Dogs
The Saskatoon Chapter of the Alliance for Equality of Blind Canadians will be having a fundraising event to celebrate International Guide Dog Day on Friday, April 28, 2017. It will be held at Hudson’s Canadian Pub, located at 401 21st Street East, Saskatoon. Tickets will be $30 per person which will include a burger, fries, and Caesar salad, as well as one beverage of your choice. Entertainment and door prizes will be provided throughout the evening. Details
Friday April 28, 2017 | 6:00 PM
Hudsons Canada’s Pub, 401 21st St E, Saskatoon
$30
3. Kevin McDonald: Comedy writing and performance workshop
Join Kevin McDonald of the Kids in the Hall for a one-day workshop to improve your acting and writing skills and teach you how these work in unison to create great scenes and hilarious comedy. Most importantly – learn the basics of how to write (and perform) a comedy sketch through improvisation. Details
Saturday April 29, 2017 | 11:00 AM
Wanuskewin Heritage Park (Satellite Event)
$200
4. Saskatoon Potters’ Guild Annual Spring Show & Sale
This is a wonderful opportunity to find unique hand made one-of-a-kind gifts for all your special occasion needs as well as a treat for yourself. As well there will be live pottery demonstrations available to watch at posted times. A door prize will be drawn after the sale is over on Sunday. Details
April 29 – 30, 2017
Saturday | 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday| 10:00 AM -4:00 PM
Albert Community Centre, 610 Clarence Ave. South, Saskatoon
Free