Indigenous Peoples' Day, Jazz Festival and Red River Ex: What's on this weekend in Manitoba
Here are the events taking place in Manitoba over the weekend between June 20 and 22.
The Forks
June 21
Honouring the stories, strength and resilience of Indigenous communities with performances, Inuit games, a fashion show, teachers and more.
The Forks
June 22-30
11 days celebrating the cultures that make up Manitoba and Canada. Each day put the focus on a different treaty region.
Fort Gibraltar
June 21
Celebrating Metis culture and traditions through music, food, activities and more. Registration required.
East Selkirk Arena
June 21-22
A fun filled celebration of Scottish culture and heritage, featuring highland sports, dancing, food, activities for the wee folk, unicorns and more. Tickets required.
June 17-22
Get into the groove with live jazz music on a number of stages, including free shows in Old Market Square. Tickets required for some events.
June 18-22
Celebrate St. Boniface with concerts, arts, community and friends in French.
Boissevain Fairgrounds
June 21-22
The annual fair features horse and cattle shows, bouncers, petting zoo, fireworks and more family friendly activities.
Reston Fairgrounds
June 20-22
The weekend includes a parade, family activities, and a performance by 7 time Manitoba Country Music Association award winner Quinton Blair.
Solstice Days
Baldur
June 20, 4 p.m.
Celebrate the Summer Solstice in Baldur with baseball, a corn hole tournament, care show, children's entertainment and more.
Pembina Valley Rendezvous
June 22-23
Highlighting trapping, fishing and hunting in Manitoba with demonstrations, displays, and lots of live music.
Black River First Nation
June 20
Celebrating Pride with a march in the morning and activities through the afternoon.
Sundial, Pinawa
June 22, 1 p.m.
A walk, picnic, music and special guests in celebration of Pride.
Red River Exhibition Park
June 13-22
From thrilling rides and games to fair foods and live entertainment, there's something for everyone at The Ex. Tickets required.
Wondershow Carnival
IKEA Winnipeg
June 20-22
Thrilling rides and tasty treats as the carnival returns to the IKEA parking lot. Tickets required.
Tyndall Village Community Center
June 21
A fun-filled day of live entertainment, games, crafts, splash pad fun and unicorns.
WAG-Qaumajuq
June 21, 7 p.m.
The final phase of the Threads of Kin and Belonging Project celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day. Admission is pay what you can.
Exchange District
June 20, 5 p.m.
The first of three Fridays exploring the Exchange District alleys with curated markets, live performances and more.
Chinatown & Dim Sum Tour
Chinatown
June 21, 11 a.m.
Discover the customs of dim sum in a walk filled with food, knowledge and appreciation. Tickets required.
West St. Paul Access Centre
June 22
Celebrating cycling in the community with drop-in lessons, a repair workshop, decorating contest, games and more.
Oak Hammock Marsh
June 20, 7 p.m.
Canoe specialist Dusty Molinski guides the group through lesser explored regions of the Marsh. Bring your own canoe or kayak, or rent one. Tickets required.
Wilfred Buck's STAR STORIES Premiere
Manitoba Museum Planetarium
June 20, 6 p.m.
Take a journey through the stars and learn about stories about the night sky handed down by Cree elders over the generations. Indigenous astronomer Wilfred Buck will join others for a Q&A following the premiere. Tickets required.
Austin Cemetery
June 22, 1:30 p.m.
In honour of the 100th anniversary of the cemetery Cenotaph, this year's tour will focus on the effects of war, along with tales of the Spanish flu, war brides and the beginning of the Manitoba Agricultural Museum.
Upper Fort Garry Park
June 21, 11 a.m.
Kick off the summer with brunch, beats and beverages. Tasting tickets required.
Prairie Spirit United Church
June 21, 10 a.m.
Take a self-quided tour of 14 gardens in Winnipeg's Deer Lodge area. Tickets required. Proceeds support 1JustCity's progams and drop-in centres.
Sesame Street Live! Say Hello
Burton Cummings Theatre
June 21, 1 & 5 p.m.
Say hello to Elmo and his Sesame Street friends in this interactive production. Tickets required.
Hairball - 80's Rock Spectacle
Club Regent Event Centre
June 21, 8 p.m.
A celebration of 80s arena rock with tributes to Van Halen, KISS, AC/DC, Motley Crue, Queen and more. Tickets required.
A community telling of Pawâkan MacBeth
WMCA
June 22-23
Professional northern Indigenous theatre company, Akpik Theatre, delve into the Metis culture and land, drawing parallels between Macbeth and the Cree legend of the Wihtiko. Recommended for audiences 14 and older. Tickets required.
Rocking & Wrestling
Assiniboia Downs
June 20, 6 p.m.
A full evening of body slams and guitar jams as wrestling meets live music. Tickets required.
Father's Day Spectacular
Dead Horse Creek Speedway, Morden
June 20, 5 p.m.
Slingshots, Dead Horse Stocks, Midwest Mods, Super Trucks and more hit the dirt track. Tickets required.
Behind Fort la Reine Museum, Portage la Prairie
June 21
An action packed day of ATV mud racing. Tickets required.
Jerry Sereda
Gimli
June 21, 1 p.m.
Jerry Sereda celebrates his Indigenous heritage through personal stories and catchy tunes as part of Indigenous Peoples Day in Gimli.
Mike Feeney
Rumor's Restaurant and Comedy Club
June 19-21
New York City's Mike Feeney captivates audiences with his high energy and sharp wit. Tickets required.
Corydon Ave. & Cockburn St. S.
June 20, 7 pm
Band: The Ticket
Corydon Ave. & Lilac St. S.
June 21, 7 pm
Band: Crush
Corydon concerts kick off for the summer with a pair of rock bands.
Provincial Park Events
Birding Guided Walk
Lakeview Trail - Campground Trailhead, Birds Hill Park
June 22, 10 a.m.
Discover the techniques and tips of bird watching on a 2 km guided hike on Lakeview Trail. Bring along a camera to take photos and a notebook to record your sightings.
Beyond the Boardwalk Guided Walk
Grand Beach
June 21, 10 a.m.
Learn about Grand Beach's early days of as a resort for the Canadian National Railroad, cottage culture and the impact on the surrounding community.
Critter Dipping
Lagoon, East Beach, Grand Beach Provincial Park
June 22, 11 a.m.
See how many critters you can find in the Grand Beach lagoon.
Geocache the Campground
Spruce Woods Visitor Centre
June 21, 1 p.m.
Test your navigation skills using GPS to find temporary geocaches in Kiche Manitou's day use area.
History of the Turtle Mountains Campfire Talk
Adam Lake Interpretive Program Area, Turtle Mountain Provincial Park
June 21, 7 p.m.
Sip hot chocolate around the fire while learning about the history of the Turtle Mountains. Bring a mug for hot chocolate.
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