Events in Winnipeg: March 3 to 5, 2017


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Winter Events & Festivals in Manitoba

 

I. Family & Kids Activities this weekend

1. Kids Paint Day

Join us for Kids Paint Day. All supplies included. Kids up to 12 years old are welcome to participate. Details

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Sunday, March 5, 2017 | 1:00 PM

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861 Buchanan Blvd. Winnipeg

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$2

 

2. Winnipeg Scottish Festival

The Winnipeg Scottish Festival Committee is proud to celebrate our Scottish Heritage in Manitoba. The festival highlights the best bagpipers and drummers competing in solo events in the morning and each year pipe bands play throughout the afternoon. Details

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Saturday, March 4, 2017

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Canad Inns Destination Centre Polo Park, 1405 St. Matthews Avenue, Winnipeg,

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Free

 

3. Skating

Wipe away those winter blues! Grab your skates and join us throughout the winter season at Winnipeg’s skating rinks.

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Public Skating:
Drop in for public skate at one of the public skating arenas, the park skating ponds or the outdoor skating rinks.
Canlan Ice sports offers various public skating programs for the whole family.
Enjoy skating at Sturgeon House Community Centre or the public skating rinks at the Southdale Community Centre.
Dig out your skates and head out to the Carydon Community Centre skating rinks or the indoor and outdoor rinks at the South Winnipeg Community Centres.
Gateway Recreation Centre offers public skating on Sundays from 3:00 to 4:30 PM.
Skating at The ForksArctic Glacier Winter Park is Open

II. Live Music

1. Winnipeg Music Festival

99th Annual Festival. Details

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February 26 – March 19, 2017 | 6:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Doors: 6:30PM / Show: 7:30PM

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Various Venues, Winnipeg

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Season Pass: $25.00 (Choral Excellence not included)
Admission per Session: $5.00 (Children 12 and under Free)

Choral Excellence: $5.00 (Children 12 and under Free)

 

2. Taken

Discover the beauty, intrigue, pride and sorrow of Canadian Indigenous music. Taken features the resonant legacy of traditional music, including the personal songs of elders. Details

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March 4 – 5, 2017
Saturday, March 4, 2017 | 7:30 PM
Sunday, March 5, 2017 | 3:00 PM

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Ukrainian Labour Temple , 591 Pritchard Avenue, Winnipeg

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Adults $30.00
Seniors $25.00
Under 30 $15.00

 

3. Blackie and the Rodeo Kings

Blackie and the Rodeo Kings originally formed in 1996 when Colin Linden, Stephen Fearing, and Tom Wilson came together to record what was supposed to be a one-off tribute album to the great Canadian songwriter Willie P. Bennett. At the time, all three members were deeply committed to burgeoning solo careers that they had no intentions of putting on hold, and had no plans to turn Blackie into an ongoing concern. Details

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Saturday, March 04, 2017

Doors: 7:00PM / Show: 8:00PM

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Burton Cummings Theatre, Smith Street, Winnipeg

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$20.00, $30.00, $45.00 (Incl GST) + s/c

FB Presale: Thursday, November 17 at 10AM-10PM

Public On Sale: Friday, November 18 at 10AM

 

4. Schubert and Brahms

The Phil is thrilled to perform again with the WSO and guest soloists in Schubert’s last — and possibly greatest — choral work, his Mass No. 6 in E-flat Major. Also on the program is Brahms’ brilliant and moving Nänie. A choral concert not to be missed! Details

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Sunday, March 5, 2017 | 03:00 PM

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St. Boniface Cathedral, 190 ave de la Cathedrale, Winnipeg

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Adult: $35; Seniors $15; Under 30: $20; Under 6: Free

 

5. Ellen Doty

 
Ellen Doty is a soulful Canadian vocalist and songwriter with a world-class voice. Her music is rooted in jazz, yet seamlessly incorporates elements of other genres including folk and pop. A true storyteller whose works are as intimate and as personal as their handwritten lyrics, Ellen’s immense talent for songwriting is only complementeded by her stunning vocals. Rich, sultry, and sweet, Ellen’s voice draws listeners in and takes them on an unforgettable journey. Details

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Sunday, March 5, 2017 | 8:00 PM

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Park Theatre, 698 Osborne Street, Winnipeg

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$20.00 plus fees in advance

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February 28, 2017: Mathew Good @ Burton Cummings Theatre
February 28, 2017: An Evening with Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt @ Pantages Playhouse Theatre
March 2, 2017: Parsonsfield @ West End Cultural Centre

III. Theatre & Performing Arts

1. Love Lies Bleeding

Royal Winnipeg Ballet presents “Alberta Ballet performing Love Lies Bleeding”. Jean Grand-Maître’s mesmerizing multimedia ballet fuses the joy of pop/rock with the breathtaking physicality of ballet. Featuring 14 classic songs by rock legends Sir Elton John and Bernie Taupin, Love Lies Bleeding depicts a musician’s rise to fame, exploring the trials, sacrifices and triumphs of achieving superstardom – an unforgettable story of rock ‘n’ roll, drama, passion, defeat, and – above all – love. Details
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March 1-4, 2017 | 7:30 PM
March 5, 2017 | 2:00 PM

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Centennial Concert Hall
555 Main Street, Winnipeg

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$29-$115

 

2. Verge

Check out what AD Brent Lott creates in only 5 weeks with the dancers of WCDs emerging company Verge. Recent graduates and graduating dancers of The Professional Program of the School of Contemporary Dancers get a jump start to their careers as professional dancers with this exciting WCD initiative. Details
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Friday, March 03, 2017 | 8:00 PM to Sunday, March 05, 2017 | 3:00 PM
Fri Mar 03, 2017 8:00 PM
Sat Mar 04, 2017 8:00 PM
Sun Mar 05, 2017 3:00 PM

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Rachel Browne Theatre – 211 Bannatyne Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3B 3P2 Canada
2nd floor of The Crocus Building at Main Street and Bannatyne Avenue

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$10.00 (11.34 w/service fee)

 

3. Black Coffee

Trouble is brewing at the estate of physicist Sir Claud Amory. Sir Claud has trapped his guests in the library and summoned world-famous detective Hercule Poirot to smoke out the thief. Details
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February 8 – March 4, 2017

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Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre – John Hirsch Mainstage, Winnipeg

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$24.50 – $99.50

 

4. The Young Company

A TRIPLE BILL (3 one act plays):

The Do-It Yourself Frankenstein Outfit, by David Compton

Dry Mouth: Scenes from the Zombie Apocalypse, by Kent Suss

Small Actors, by Stephen Gregg. Details
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March 2 – 4, 2017

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Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre, 2 Forks Market Road, Winnipeg

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$15

 

5. The HUB: Ballet Electric

Jean Grand-Maître’s critically acclaimed ‘Love Lies Bleeding’. Take part in the show after the show as The HUB: Ballet Electric after party takes over the Centennial concert hall Come dance to the music of DJ Wanda, and MEMETIC’S Nathan Zahn. Enjoy performances by Club 200, Alexa Joy, Mariana Canadas and so much more throughout the night. Come enjoy a jam packed evening of culture and entertainment, dance the night away and celebrate equality and multiculturalism with one of Winnipeg’s most well respected institutions. 18+. Details

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Friday, March 3, 2017 | 9:30 PM

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Centennial Concert Hall, Winnipeg

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$15.00

 

6. Daryn Jones and Dave Merheje

The Park Theatre is proud to present the awesome comedy double-header of Daryn Jones and Dave Merheje. Details

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Friday, March 3, 2017 | 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM

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Park Theatre, 698 Osborne Street, Winnipeg

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$22.50 plus fees in advance

 

7. Jay Pharoah – Concert Series

Comedy. Details

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March 2 – 4, 2017

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Rumor’s Comedy Club, Winnipeg

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$25

 

8. Les Flats

“You’re either born here, or you got a reason” 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

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March 2 – 18, 2017

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Centre Culturel Franco-Manitobain, 340 Provencher Boulevard, Winnipeg

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$19.00 & up

 

9. Mapiko

Choreography by Casimiro Nhussi. Details

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March 3 & 4, 2017 | 8:00 PM
March 5, 2017 | 2:00 PM

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Gas Station Arts Center
445 River Ave, Winnipeg

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$25 Adults, $20 Senior & Students, $12 Children under 12

 

10. Elle

Based on a true story and adapted from the Governor General’s Award-winning novel, Elle chronicles the ordeals and adventures of a young French woman deliberately marooned on a desolate island off the coast of Newfoundland in 1542. Sometimes harrowing and often funny, Elle brilliantly reinvents the beginnings of this country’s narrative through bears (both real and spirit) and the embracing of one’s environment. Details

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February 23 – March 12, 2017

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Prairie Theatre Exchange, Unit Y300-393 Portage Avenue, 3rd Floor Portage Place, Winnipeg

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Adult $38 – $50; Senior/Student $31 – $41

 

11. American Idiot: The Green Day Musical

Winner of two Tony Awards® and the 2010 Grammy Award winner for Best Musical Show Album, American Idiot is the story of three boyhood friends, each searching for meaning in a post 9/11 world. The show features the music of Green Day with the lyrics of its lead singer Billie Joe Armstrong and book by Billie Joe Armstrong and Michael Mayer. Suitable for 14+ Details

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February 23 – March 5, 2017

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Tom Hendry Warehouse Theatre, 140 Rupert Street, Winnipeg

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Adult $35.50; Student $33.50

IV. Sports & Related Events

1. Winnipeg Jets

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vs Minnesota Wild on Tuesday, February 28, 2017 | 07:00 PM
vs St. Louis Blues on Friday, March 3, 2017 | 07:00 PM
vs Colorado Avalanche on Saturday, March 4, 2017 | 06:00 PM
vs San Jose Sharks on Monday, March 6, 2017 | 07:00 PM

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MTS Centre, Winnipeg

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2. Ice Bike 2017 – Fat Bike Edition

 
Winnipeg’s original winter bike race is back! Join us for a day filled with fat bike racing, good food and beer, and great people. With four different categories to choose from, there is a race for every kind of fat biker. (Please note that due to the amount of snow we have experienced this year, only fat bikes will be able to compete in the race.) We look forward to seeing you all there! Details

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Sunday, March 5, 2017 | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

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FortWhyte Alive, 1961 McCreary Road, Winnipeg

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Advnce: Snowman (Recreational) 4-6kms: $35
Bigfoot (Sport) 4-6kms : $35
Sasquatch (Comp) 8-12kms : $35
Yeti (Expert) 12-18kms : $35
Day of Registration: Snowman (Recreational) 4-6kms : $35
Bigfoot (Sport) 4-6kms : $35
Sasquatch (Comp) 8-12kms : $35
Yeti (Expert) 12-18kms : $35

 

V. Exhibitions, Festivals & Other Events

1. An Afternoon with Lisa Scrivens

Join us for a special event connecting with Spirit. Come early to mingle, enjoy a delicious dessert and coffee. After a short introduction by Never Alone, Sheena Grobb will take the stage to set the mood with her angelic voice. Lisa Scrivens will then share messages of love and hope in a live group reading. Details

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Sunday, March 5 2017 | 12:00 PM – 01:00 AM

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Park Theatre, 698 Osborne Street, Winnipeg

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Tickets are $69 & include dessert and coffee/tea

 

2. Winnipeg Whisky Festival 2017

Over 130 products will be featured including Scotch, Irish, Bourbon, Tennessee, Welsh and Canadian Whiskies along with some Cognac, Rum and Tequila. Details

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Friday, March 3, 2017

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Fairmont Hotel, 2 Lombard Pl, Winnipeg

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Tickets: $199


3. Mid-Canada Boat Show

The Mid-Canada Boat Show has everything you need for summer fun – the newest boats and motors, fishing and water sports equipment, from the top manufacturers and suppliers in the industry. If you’re in the market for “all things water”, you can’t afford to miss this show. Details

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March 2 – 5, 2017

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RBC Convention Centre, 375 York Avenue, Winnipeg

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$15; Children under 13 Free

 

4. Wine + Skis

We’ll be pairing a moon-lit cross-country ski on FortWhyte’s groomed trails with creative combinations of wine and cheese from our friends at the winehouse and Bothwell Cheese. B-Y-O-Skis and join us on the trails for a guided trek though the forest, on the lookout for wildlife along the way. 18+ event. Details

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Friday, March 3, 2017 | 7:00 PM

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FortWhyte Alive, 1961 McCreary Road, Winnipeg

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$40

Ski rentals available in store at Olympia Cycle & Ski. $5 off with proof of event ticket!

 

5. Savour: Wine & Food Experience

Health Sciences Centre Foundation presents a glamorous evening of delicious culinary creations, exciting ambiance, and of course, fantastic wines – all in support a cause that truly reaches every family in the province. Details

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Saturday, March 4, 2017

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RBC Convention Centre, 375 York Avenue, Winnipeg

 

6. Freeze Frame International Film Festival

Freeze Frame is Manitoba’s Media Arts Centre for Young People, a not-for-profit and charitable organization. It offers workshops and projects throughout the year in French and English. It also organizes the International Film Festival for Kids of All Ages each spring. Details

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March 5 – 12, 2017

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Centre Culturel Franco-Manitobain, 340 Provencher Boulevard, Winnipeg

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Single Film Student Price: $5.00 / person (1 feature or short film program)

Half Day Workshop: $7.00 / Student

Full Day Workshop: $10.00 / Student

Film and Workshop Day Pass: $12.00 / student

Special offer for School Divisions / Multi-classroom bookings : $9.00 / student for a Film and Workshop Day Pass

 

7. Astronomy Dinner

The Sun – the star at the centre of the Solar System that brings us warmth and light is by far the most important source of energy for life on Earth. Members from the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada will be on hand to unlock the secrets and the science of this brilliant star, including the solar eclipse that will happen in August. Enjoy a delicious buffet dinner, thoughtfully prepared by the Buffalo Stone Café, followed by a chance to step out onto our lakeside patio and glimpse the wonders of the night sky. Details

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Saturday, March 4, 2017 | 6:00 PM

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FortWhyte Alive, 1961 McCreary Road, Winnipeg

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$42

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