Upcoming Events
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Winnipeg Wine Festival
This year’s 17th annual Winnipeg Wine Festival showcases Wines Of Italy as the theme country. Whether you’re new to tasting or an experienced pro, there is an event to fit any palate, including WineDown Events, the Gala Dinner & Auction on Thursday, May 3rd, and the ever-popular Public Tasting Events at RBC Convention Centre, May 4-5, where you can try over 440 wines from 117 wineries and 12 countries. To buy tickets and for more information on this year’s Festival, including details on volunteering opportunities, visit the link below. -
LACE UP FOR DIABETES
Walk, run and have fun. Raise much-needed funds to help lead the fight against diabetes, and participate in your choice of a 10K timed run, a 5K walk/run, a 3K walk/run or Kids Fun Run. Call 204-925-6193, or click the link below for more information or to register! -
GEORGE THOROGOOD AND THE DESTROYERS
Earlier this year, George Thorogood’s first-ever solo album, PARTY OF ONE, landed in the Top 10 on Soundscan’s “Top Current Blues Albums” chart, marking George’s fastest-selling album in nearly 20 years. -
Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries MS Walk - Winnipeg
Canada has the highest rate of MS in the world. When you join MS Walk, you join our country’s collective effort to help improve the lives of Canadians affected by MS. This year includes both 2.5K and 5K routes. For more information, contact Team MB at info.manitoba@mssociety.ca or 1-800-268-7582. -
STARS ON ICE
With 25 Olympic medals in its illustrious history, Canada is a perennial global powerhouse in figure skating. The 2018 Canadian Olympic Figure Skating team might be among the greatest the country has ever seen. The 2018 Investors Group Stars on Ice presented by Lindt tour will feature many of those same skaters who will be vying for gold for Canada in the 2018 Winter Olympic Games. -
CAVALIA ODYSSEO
Cavalia Odysseo is poetry in motion, a unique and magical theatrical production. Manitoba audiences will be transported once again on an epic journey into a dreamlike world by this breathtaking extravaganza featuring 65 magnificent horses and 50 talented riders, acrobats, dancers and musicians. -
SHANIA TWAIN
In what promises to be one of the most anticipated tours of 2018, Global superstar Shania Twain has announced that she will hit the road next year in support of her new album, NOW. These dates mark Shania’s first tour since “Rock This Country” back in 2015. -
Pride Winnipeg
The Pride Winnipeg Festival is a multi-day celebration with many events for all segments of our diverse community. Pride Winnipeg is thrilled to announce its theme for the 2018 Pride Winnipeg Festival: “My First Pride”. Attending Pride for the first time can be an overwhelming emotional experience. -
APRIL WINE w/ PRISM
99.9 BOB FM & Casinos of Winnipeg present a Canadian Classic Rock Double-Bill with April Wine and special guests PRISM - May 25 at the Club Regent Event Centre. -
Motorcycle Ride For Dad
This year’s Ride returns to Earls to start at 10 am, with a poker run, lunch, door prizes and more to follow. Pre-register at Earls Thursday, May 24th and Friday, May 25th between 4 and 8 pm. First 500 riders get a free meal ticket and gift. Join us for a fun-filled day of riding with a lunch, poker run, prizes and much more all while helping to raise money to fight prostate cancer for our local community! -
Teddy Bears' Picnic
Over 30 years ago, a group of volunteers got together to plan a fun and educational day for kids. Fast forward almost 32 years and the Teddy Bears’ Picnic, presented by the Children’s Hospital Foundation of Manitoba, has grown from seven tents to over 50 that provide a fun and free educational experience for the whole family. Join us for the 32nd Teddy Bears’ Picnic Sunday, May 27th, 2018, and be a part of this Winnipeg tradition! -
The Royal Canadian Air Force Run
The annual RCAF Run features events for the avid runner, the fitness enthusiast, the pack leaader and families on the go. All funds collected through registrations, on-line donations, and race shirt sales are in support of Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services' Soldier On Fund and Military Families Fund (Support Our Troops). -
Investors Group Walk For Alzheimer’s
Join this year’s Walk For Alzheimer’s for fun, fitness and raising of much-needed funds for Manitoban families affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Proceeds raised help to fund programs and services that improve the quality of life for those living with dementia, and support activities like education and public awareness. Choose from a 3K or 5K route starting at Assiniboine Park’s Lyric Theatre. Check-in starts at 5:30 pm, with walk time to commence at 6:30. -
THE COMIC STRIPPERS
A fictitious male stripper troupe (played by a cast of some of Canada’s best improvisational comedians) perform a sexylarious improv comedy show. These guys try to be sexy… it just comes out funny. They sing, they “dance”. These guys are oiled up and ready to make you laugh at them. A show for all genders... Adults Only -
“WEIRD AL” YANKOVIC
“Weird Al” Yankovic will launch The Ridiculously Self-Indulgent, Ill-Advised Vanity Tour – a stripped-down, no-frills production. Opening the show each night will be Al’s long-time friend (and UHF cast member), the legendary comedian Emo Philips. -
Challenge For Life 2.0
WALK IT by embarking on a 20K route with friends or family, or WORK IT by participating in a 200-minute fitness program. Join hundreds of Manitobans as they lace up and raise money to support Manitobans living with cancer. All proceeds stay in Manitoba to support the prevention, early detection, current research and world-class treatment and patient support at CancerCare Manitoba. Since 2008, nearly $9 million has been raised for the cause. The 10th annual Challenge For Life promises to continue changing lives for local families living with cancer. Register today by clicking the link below. -
Winnipeg International Jazz Festival
Daniel Caesar, The Flaming Lips, Jill Barber, Tune-Yards AND MANY MORE! -
Breaking Up Is Hard To Do
Spend a summer night with Neil Sedaka at Canada’s largest and longest-running outdoor theatre. This show, set at a Catskills resort in 1960, tells the sweetly comic story of Lois and Marge, two friends from Brooklyn who embark on a search for good times and romance one wild Labour Day weekend. The score includes 18 classic Neil Sedaka songs, including ‘Where The Boys Are’, ‘Sweet Sixteen’, ‘Calendar Girl’, ‘Love Will Keep Us Together’, and of course, the well-known title track. Select your seats, or save money with a group ticket order by clicking the link below. -
AN EVENING WITH JOE JACKSON
Legendary songwriter Joe Jackson has confirmed a 2018 summer tour visiting cities across the U.S. and Canada, adding one more "encore" to his long-running Fast Forward Tour. -
Little River Band
The Eagles founding member, the late Glenn Frey, knew what he was saying when he dubbed Little River Band “the best singing band in the world.” Through the ‘70’s and ‘80’s, LRB enjoyed huge chart success with multi-platinum albums and chart topping hits like: “Reminiscing” & “Cool Change” -
Beauty And The Beast
“Be Our Guest” at Canada’s largest and longest-running outdoor theatre, when the Broadway classic, Disney’s ‘Beauty And The Beast’, opens here in Winnipeg. Based on the beloved Academy Award-winning film, the stage version of ‘Beauty And The Beast’ tells the story of Belle and the Beast, who is a young prince trapped under the spell of a mysterious enchantress. Can the Beast learn to love and be loved before he and his household are doomed for all eternity? Over 35 million people worldwide in 13 countries know the answer, and soon, you can too. ‘Beauty And The Beast’ includes well-known songs from writers Alan Menken and the late Howard Ashman, along with new compositions by Menken and Tim Rice. Select your seats, or save money with a group ticket order by clicking the link below. -
Easter Seals Drop Zone
Be a real-life superhero! Conquer your fears and rappel 272 feet down the side of the Manitoba Hydro building in support of Manitobans with disabilities! The 14th annual Easter Seals Drop Zone will see dozens of individuals take the drop, while raising funds for SMD/Easter Seals. Registration for individuals or teams of 2 or 4 are open now! Complete your fundraising goals by June 30th and get entered to win early bird prizes! For more info, contact dropzone@smd.mc.ca. -
A PARANORMAL EVENING WITH ALICE COOPER
Alice Cooper pioneered a grandly theatrical brand of hard rock that was designed to shock. Drawing equally from horror movies, vaudeville, and garage rock, the group created a stage show that featured electric chairs, guillotines, fake blood and boa constrictors. He continues to tour regularly, performing shows worldwide with the dark and horror-themed theatrics that he’s best known for -
CHEAP TRICK
Cheap Trick Robin Zander (vocals, rhythm guitar), Rick Nielsen (lead guitar) and Tom Petersson (bass guitar) are part of the very fiber of American music, inspiring and delighting generations with their unique union of massive melodies and razorblade riffs, their own special brand of mischievous wit and maximum rock n' roll. -
Metallica’s WorldWired Tour
Metallica’s WorldWired Tour returns to North America this Fall! Following last summer’s 25 date sold-out stadium run, this year Metallica is bringing the in-the-round production currently being seen in European arenas to the U.S. and Canada kicking off on September 2nd , 2018 -
THE PROCLAIMERS WITH GUEST SIOBHAN WILSON
After extensive touring around the World with 150 shows in 2015 and 2016, this year sees Craig and Charlie off the road focusing on writing a new album. The hope is to then record their 11th studio album and be back out live from summer 2018. -
CRASH TEST DUMMIES
There is no mistaking Brad Roberts' voice. He may look like an average guy, now in his mid- 40s, but then he opens his mouth and his majestic baritone voice immediately conjures fond memories of such Crash Test Dummies hits at "Mmm, Mmm, Mmm, Mmm" and "Superman." Perhaps best remembered for the acerbic folk rock sound of 1991's The Ghosts That Haunt Me and 1993's God Shuffled His Feet, there have nonetheless been enough hits for the band over the years to merit a couple of greatest hits packages.