Saskatoon 
I. Family & Kids’ Events
1. FolkFest ’17
Folkfest is an annual three-day multicultural festival showcasing 18 ethnic pavilions. They promote their cultures through dynamic entertainment, delicious ethnic cuisines and intriguing demonstrations and engaging displays. Something for the whole family. Details
August 17 – 19, 2017
Various venues, Saskatoon
Folkfest Passport $16.00
II. Live Music
1. Rock the River
Saskatchewan’s classic rock festival. Details
2017 Line up: The Headpins, Barney Bentall And The Legendary Hearts, Randy Bachman, Five Man Electric Band, Harlequin, Glass Tiger, Tom Cochrane With Red Rider, Helix, Iam Thomas, Kenny Shields And Streetheart.
August 18 – 20, 2017
Delta Bessborough, 601 Spadina Crescent East, Saskatoon
$57 to $150
2. Aaron Goodvin
Over the years, Aaron Goodvin has built a reputation as a dynamic performer with a rock solid portfolio of songs including “Woman in Love” and “Knock on Wood”. Aaron has a natural ability to light up a stage, connect with his audience, and deliver a show-stopping performance, whether it’s a small intimate gathering or a crowd of thousands. Details
Thursday, August 17, 2017 | 8:00 PM
Dakota Dunes Casino, 204 Dakota Dunes Way, Whitecap
$30
3. Northern Lights Bluegrass and Old Tyme Music Festival
Hosted at the Ness Creek Festival Site, the Northern Lights Bluegrass and Old Tyme Music Festival features 3 days of world class music. Whether it’s a singing, picking, bowing, plucking or just humming along, we offer a musician’s and music lover’s paradise. There will be hot licks, calming gospel, back beat chopping, furious bowing, deep bass, grooving old time and more. Details
August 18 – 20, 2017
Ness Creek Festival site, 20km NE of Big River
Adult $75; Senior $55; Adult – Duo Weekend $230; Adult – Weekend Pass $130
4. One Republic
Thursday, August 18, 2017 | 7:00 PM
SaskTel Centre, Saskatoon
General admission: $20- $135
5. Wayne Bergen
Saturday, August 19, 2017 | 6:45 PM
Centennial 360 Community Stage
Part of Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan
6. Brad Paisley
Saturday, August 19 2017 | 6:00 PM
SaskTel Centre, 3515 Thatcher Avenue, Saskatoon
$35.00 – $100.00
7. Beck
Sunday, August 20 2017 | 8:00 PM
TCU Place, 35-22nd Street East, Saskatoon
$
III. Theatre & Performing Arts
1. Boom
From the creative team behind MacHomer comes an explosive solo performance that documents the music, culture and politics that shaped the Baby Boom generation (1945-1969). BOOM takes us through 25 turbulent years, and gives voice to over 100 influential figures and musicians. With cutting-edge multimedia, unforgettable characters and tour-de-force storytelling this stunningly staged production is a mind-blowing experience for audiences of all generations. Details
August 8 – 20, 2017 | 8:00 PM
Remai Arts Centre – Rawlco Radio Hall, 100 Spadina Crescent East, Saskatoon
$40.95 and up
2. Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan
Each summer, two full-length plays are performed in repertory by professional artists, in large tents on the banks of the beautiful South Saskatchewan River in the heart of Saskatoon. Details
Twelfth Night | July 5 – August 20, 2017
Richard III | July 6 – August 19, 2017
Big white tents off Spadina Crescent
Tickets: $16 – $24
3. Blues Dance
A short, 30-minute intro to blues dance followed by an open dance. Details
Saturday, August 19, 2017 | 7:30 PM
Dance Saskatchewan, 205A Pacific Ave, Saskatoon
Entrance is a suggested $5 donation, all proceeds will go to Dance Saskatchewan Incorporated
4. Chitravali – Bharatnatyam dance concert
Chitravali brings together three creative art forms, painting, music and dance. Ancient miniature paintings, Sanskrit verses, bandishes from Hinustani music, and the dance form of Bharatnatyam all come together to infuse life into the characters of the paintings about Krishna. The Hindustani system of music through Khayal, Thumri, Dhrupad, and Tarana have been incorporated to maintain the flavor of the North Indian paintings. The dance concert is choreographed and presented by Rama Vaidyanathan. Details
Sunday, August 20, 2017 | 6:30 PM
The Broadway Theatre, 715 Broadway Avenue, Saskatoon
General $15; Students $10; Children $5
IV. Sports & Related Events
1. Fundamentals of Football
Dream in association with the Saskatchewan Roughriders is bringing back the popular Fundamentals Of Football for the season! Bring the kids out for this exciting event where they have the opportunity to meet a few members of the Saskatchewan Roughriders who will help them run through some fun football techniques and activities. Details
Wednesday, August 16, 2017 | 8:00 AM
Ed Jordan Park, Childers Way, Saskatoon
Free
V. Exhibitions/ Other Events
1. Dr. Faustus – POP UP
Director Kevin Williamson will take us on a journey into this eclectic work by one of Shakespeare’s most intriguing contemporaries, Christopher Marlowe who was killed in a tavern brawl on May 30, 1593 under suspicious circumstances. Featuring Will Brooks, Aaron Hursh, Grahame Kent, Alan Long, Bruce McKay and Heather Morrison, with University History Department faculty member Frank Klaassen leading the post reading discussion. Details
Saturday, August 19, 2017 | 7:00 PM
Meet at the Shakespeare site for a short walk
2. Rock102 Show and Shine Weekend
Rock102 Show and Shine Weekend is western Canada’s largest car show! Over 900 classic cars, trucks, and motorcycles take over downtown Saskatoon. Details
August 18 – 20, 2017
Downtown Saskatoon
Free
3. Can’t Be Stopped
One of the most influential and recognizable graffiti crews to emerge out of the U.S. is Hollywood’s own Can’t Be Stopped crew. Since its inception in the early 1980’s the initials C.B.S. have been at the forefront of evolving graffiti art into a true and viable art form. Details
Saturday, August 19, 2017 | 9:00 PM
Broadway Theatre, 715 Broadway Avenue
$12
4. Cross-Canada Vimy Centennial Tour
Saskatchewan Aviation Museum & Learning Centre Presents: VIMY FLIGHT. See the Biplanes, Vimy Presentations – Meet the Pilots & Share the Vimy Story. Details
August 19 – 20, 2017 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Bay 5, Hangar 5, John G Diefenbaker Airport
Admission by Donation