Events in Winnipeg: August 18 to 20, 2017

1. Kids Festival Of The Arts

Join us for the 14th Annual Kids Festival Of The Arts – four days of art-filled fun taking place right outside the Children’s Museum! Come check out our outdoor crafts and activities, and participate in a collaborative art piece facilitated by the Graffiti Gallery. Details

2. Folklorama

Folklorama is the largest and longest-running multicultural festival of its kind in the world, as determined by the International Council of Organizations of Folklore Festivals and Folk Arts. Over 40 volunteer-run pavilions participate each year, showcasing unique cultures in venues throughout Winnipeg. Pavilions feature lively entertainment, cultural displays, warm hospitality and authentic ethnic cuisine. Details

3. Louie’s Family Fun Days

Visit the Manitoba Electrical Museum & Education this summer during Louie’s Family Fun Days. Learn how to play it safe around electricity and natural gas with Louie the Lightning Bug. Discover Manitoba’s electrical history while the kids unscramble Louie’s hidden messages. Challenge your safety knowledge with interactive games and activities. Check out the displays, watch a video, and win prizes! It’s free fun for the whole family! Details

More To Do

1. Concerts on Weekdays

1. Downtown Concert Series on Tuesdays, June 6 – August 29 @ Outdoor Cityplace Terrace – 2nd floor
2. Music at the Millenium on Tuesdays, June 13 – August 15, 2017 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM @ The Millenium Centre, 389 Main Street | Free
3. OneRepublic on Tuesday, August 15, 2017 @ MTS Centre
4. Concerts in the Cemetery Series on Wednesdays, July 12 – August 9, 2017 | 7:30 PM @ St. James Anglican Church | $10

2. Manitoba Electronic Music Exhibition

MEME is Western Canada’s leading electronic music and digital arts festival, featuring four days of concerts, workshops and performances throughout downtown Winnipeg. Details

3. Interstellar Rodeo 2017

The Interstellar Rodeo is an intimate, taste-making music festival which will be held for the third time in Winnipeg at The Forks. With its stellar artistic line-ups, unique wine pairings and gourmet food trucks, Interstellar Rodeo has quickly become a main summer staple of entertainment in Winnipeg. Details

4. Aboriginal Music Week

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5. Brad Paisley

Brad Paisley is a critically acclaimed singer, songwriter, guitarist and entertainer whose talents have earned him numerous awards, including three GRAMMYs, two American Music Awards, 14 Academy of Country Music Awards and 14 Country Music Association Awards (including Entertainer of the Year), among many others. Details

III. Theatre/Performing Arts

2. Winnipeg International Burlesque Festival

A grassroots burlesque festival showcasing burlesque, circus performers, artists and aerialists. Details

Winnipeg Goldeyes

vs St Paul Saints. Details

1. A Tour with Melina Roy

Discover La Maison Gabrielle-Roy, as it was in 1920, with actress Paulette Duguay portraying Mélina Roy, mother of the famous Winnipeg author Gabrielle Roy. Details

2. Winnipeg Tattoo Convention

This three-day event is bringing renowned tattoo artists from across the world to showcase their talent with live tattooing in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Apart from more than 100 of the world’s most talented tattoo artists, our convention will feature entertainment, beer gardens, a variety of vendors and some of Manitoba’s tastiest food truck fare. Details

3. In Riels Footsteps

Manitoba Underground Opera is excited to host High Tea! Enjoy an afternoon concert while sipping local tea and eating scrumptious snacks. Come dressed in your Sunday best to enjoy traditional High Tea and opera in style! Details

4. Pride Muay Thai 5 Year Celebration

Pride Muay Thai is celebrating their 5 yr anniversary and is hosting a customer appreciation day with Free classes and activites for the whole family. Details

5. ParticipACTION 150 Play List

Join us in celebrating Canada’s 150th birthday at one of our cross-country tour stops! You can find our crew in Winnipeg at the Forks National Historic Site of Canada as we challenge Canadians to complete as many physical activities from the Play List as possible. Stop by to knock a few off your own list, or try a unique featured activity. Track activities online for your chance to win great prizes! Details

6. Rays Of Summer Craft & Vendor Show

24 different tables with a variety of crafters, home based business and direct sellers. There will be a licenced silent auction and a 50/50 draw. Something for everyone come out, check it out and don’t miss out. Details

7. Introduction to The Oxberry

The Oxberry animation stand opens the door to dynamic animations through camera movements, dynamic lighting, and exposure control. This workshop is an introduction that will cover the basics of using the stand and controlling the camera in real-time from the main control panel. The skills and knowledge that you will acquire will enable you to make analog films on the stand and give you base skills that you will need to be able to learn how to integrate the time-line based OMOCO programmer and use of dragon frame with a digital camera in the future. Details

8. Founding Nations Pow Wow

Founding Nations hosts the annual pow wow events at The Forks to showcase the beauty and styles of the dances from the aboriginal communities in Manitoba. Details

9. Festivals for a Day Trip/Getaway

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1. Augustfest Homecoming Concerts – August 16 – 20, 2017 @ Lome Watson Recital Hall, Brandon University
2. Hanover Agricultural Fair – August 17 – 20, 2017 @ Hanover Ag grounds in Grunthal
3. Virden Indoor Rodeo & Wild West Daze – August 17 – 20, 2017 @ Virden
4. Rossburn Dukefest – August 18 – 19, 2017 @ Rossburn
5. Plum Fest – August 18 – 20, 2017 @ Plum Coulee
6. Gimli Model Fest – August 18 – 20, 2017 @ Gimli
7. Stonewall Quarry Days Festival – August 18 – 20, 2017 @ Stonewall
8. Harvest Sun Music Fest – August 18 – 20, 2017 @ Harvest Sun Music Fest Site, Kelwood