Events in Winnipeg: February 3 – 5, 2017
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Winter Events & Festivals in Manitoba
I. Family & Kids
1. Arctic Glacier Winter Park
Join elders inside two teepees for a traditional experience of making bannock and sharing stories. Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides: Hop on and enjoy a ride around The Forks site. Snowboard Instruction: Visit the snowboard run on Sunday afternoons for tips and instructions from a certified snowboard instructor. Details
2. Dib and Dob
Dib and Dob have been lost for so long that they only speak their own made-up language. As they journey through the forest, they camp overnight at the foot of a large mysterious tree, where a monster lives, who dislikes their constant clashes. This comic adventure story has Dib and Dob working together to overcome the monster and find out about home. Details
3. 2017 Chinese New Year Celebration
Hosted by Manitoba Great Wall Performing Arts. Guests performers Culture Exchange Group from Chengdu, China. Details
$15, $25, and $35, assigned seating.
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II. Live Music
1. Weekday Music
1. USS w/ special guests Repartee & The Proud Sons on Wednesday, February 1, 2017 @ Garrick Centre
2. Saturday Night Fever – The Musical on Wednesday, February 1, 2017 @ Burton Cummings Theatre
3. Dierks Bentley on Wednesday, February 1, 2017 @ MTS Centre
2. Winnipeg New Music Festival
Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra’s annual celebration for new compositions, guest composers and artists before NMF fans since 1992. Details
Regular $25; Student $12
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3. Provincial Honour Choirs
Special Guest Choir: Prairie Voices, Geung Kroeker-Lee, conductor. The Frances Seaton Choral Composition Competition 2016 winning composition by Steven Webb will be performed by Prairie Voices. Details
$10, Students $5; 12 yrs & under Free
4. Death And The Maiden
Cecilia String Quartet. Min-Jeong Koh, Sarah Nematallah, violins; Caitlin Boyle, viola; Rachel Desoer, cello. Details
Adult: $39 Under 30: $22 Student: $13
5. Hot Blizzard Folk Festival
15 Tupper Street South, Portage la Prairie
Advance: $20.00; Door: $25.00
III. Theatre & Performing Arts
1. Partners In Crime: An Evening of Story and Song
Flipside Opera and Little Sparrow Theatre Co are joining forces to present Partners In Crime: An Evening of Story and Song Inspired by Agatha Christie. Wet your appetite for Christiefest, while tasting some of the delicious beer and wine available at The Common. Come for part of the event or stay for the whole thing!
The evening will feature hilarious short stories from Partners in Crime (A Tommy and Tuppence Collection) as well as songs from operas and musicals with a Christie flair. Details
1 Forks Market Road, Winnipeg
Thursday, Groundhog Day (Movie Event) on February 2, 2017 @ Park Theatre
2. Hand to God
Who needs the devil on your shoulder when you have a holy terror on your left hand? As one of the malcontent teens in his mom’s Christian puppet ministry, Jason tries to be a good son. But his foul-mouthed sock puppet, Tyrone, has other ideas. Details
3. The Drowsy Chaperone
Musical Theatre For Change presents The Drowsy Chaperone & Broadway Now. Musical Theatre for Change serves to provide musical theatre performances to raise money for charities in Manitoba. Details
Saturday, February 4, 2017 | 3:30 PM & 7:00 PM
Sunday, February 5, 2017 | 3:30 PM & 7:00 PM
4. Banff Mountain Film Festival
The Banff Mountain Film Festival (BMFF) World Tour brings the excitement, the spectacle, and the richness of the mountains and mountain culture to Winnipeg. Featuring spectacular, inspiring, funny, exciting, and thought-provoking mountain films from around the world, the BMFF is an exhilarating exploration of the mountain world from remote landscapes and cultures to adrenaline-packed action sports. Details
5. One Night Stand Series
Sarasvàti Productions is excited to welcome director/producer Tatiana Carnevale to the team for the relaunching of our One Night Stand Series. Each evening showcases excerpts of new plays, which will be read on stage by an ensemble of local actors at the Colin Jackson Studio. Pay what you can at the door. Details
Thursday, February 2, 2017
One Night Stand Series will premiere on February 2nd
Colin Jackson Studio -Prairie Theatre Exchange, 3rd floor Portage Place, 393 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg
6. The Flats
When the town doctor goes missing in Churchill, Manitoba, all trails lead to The Flats. Teetering on the edge of the Hudson’s Bay, this frozen strip of land becomes the focus of a search that unearths its strangest residents, some town secrets, and even a few ghosts. The Flats is a dark comedy about what brings people to the edge of the world, where the polar bears are the least of your worries. Details
Prairie Theatre Exchange, Unit Y300-393 Portage Avenue, 3rd Floor Portage, Winnipeg
7. Darrin Rose
Darrin Rose is one of Canada’s most popular comedians. Details
Rumor’s Comedy Club, Winnipeg
8. Flashback Film Fest
Flashback to your favourites with the Flashback Film Fest at the Scotiabank Theatre from February 3-9! The Festival brings sci-fi, fantasy and fan favourites back to the big screen, including Air Force One, Blade Runner – The Final Cut, Blood Simple, Fargo, The Fifth Element, Fight Club, The Fugitive, Groundhog Day, Heat, Jurassic Park, Legend, The Princess Bride, Pulp Fiction, The Running Man, Shallow Grave, Starship Troopers and Trainspotting. Details
$7.99
IV. Sports & Related Events
1. Ironman Outdoor Curling Bonspiel
Saturday 8:00am – 10:00pm
Sunday 8:00am – 5:00pm
Red River Mutual Trail
2
MTS Centre, Winnipeg
3. The Great Skate
The Great Skate (brought to you by November Project and The North Face Winnipeg) is an idea born out of a love for Winnipeg and the winters that make us famous. What better way to celebrate our tenacity and show the world what Winnipegers are made of than a race for all ages and skill levels on skates on the frozen Red River? Details
The Forks, Winnipeg
Free
Register in advance
4. WWE Live Road To WrestleMania
WWE LIVE returns to Winnipeg’s MTS Centre on the “Road To WrestleMania!” This will be your chance to see your favorite WWE SMACKDOWN Superstars LIVE! SEE: AJ Styles, Dean Ambrose, Bray Wyatt, Dolph Ziggler, Alexa Bliss, The Miz, The USO’s, Becky Lynch, Natalya, and many more of your favorite Superstars. Details
$20 – $110
5. Frozen Fiver
With blustery conditions, freezing cold temperatures, and gusting winds, our 5/10k racers show nature who’s boss, braving the chill and running in support of FortWhyte Alive’s environmental education programs. Bundle up to race our trails and enjoy barbecue and beverages by the bonfire at the finish line. Details
ForkWhyte Alive, Winnipeg
$40
V. Exhibitions, Festivals & Other Events
1. HSC Bringing Hope To Life Radiothon
Hosted by your favourite CJOB personalities and new this year – Power 97 is live from 12-6, the Radiothon is a great opportunity to learn about the impact donors to the HSC Foundation have, and how together we improve care for patients at this world-class healthcare facility. Expect to hear stories from grateful patients, researchers and front-line health care staff, and catch a glimpse into all of the great things happening at Health Sciences Centre Winnipeg.. Details
$10 / $8 for members
Shivers & Shimmies Workshops @ The Rachel Browne Theatre on Saturday, February 4, 2017
2. Manitoba Wellness Expo
Start the new year off right! Come join us for an afternoon full of information and local vendors who can help you get on the right track for the New Year! Details
| 11:00 AM
Homewood Suites by Hilton, Winnipeg Airport Polo Park
Hotel, 1295 Ellice Avenue, Winnipeg
Free
Audio Field Recording Workshop on February 4- 5, 2017 @ Winnipeg Film Group
3. Fashion Show + Art Market
February 1 – 4, 2017
Fashion Show Meet & Greet | Wednesday, February 1, 2017 | 7:00 PM
Art Market: Friday, February 3, 2017 | 9:00 AM -4:00 PM & Saturday, February 4, 2017 | 9:00 AM -2:00 PM
Fashion Show: Meet & Greet: $50