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Winnipeg Free Press
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Winnipeg Free Press
City news in brief — week of June 4, 2025
Winnipeg Osborne Village Ukrainian Village Festival coming to The Forks June 13 to 15 Winnipeg The Manitoba Ukrainian Village Festival is a new, three-day event intended to bring the spirit of Ukraine to The Forks from June 13 to 15. File photo by Simon Fuller Dancers perform at Folklorama's Pavillon canadien-français in this 2023 file photo. Tickets for this year's Folklorama are now on sale. Organizers say the festival will showcase 'everything from intricate embroidery and traditional clothing to high-energy dance performances. It promises to be a joyful and colorful experience filled with the warmth and charm of Ukrainian culture.' Guests will enjoy authentic Ukrainian cuisine, live music and performances, interactive workshops, a fair with artisanal goods, and more. Visit for more information. Village Music Fest to celebrate music, diversity June 27, 28 Osborne Village The Village Music Fest, presented by Osborne Village BIZ and produced in collaboration with Real Love and The Village Idiots, is a new festival which aims to showcase multiculturalism and local music. Programming will run from 8:30 p.m. to midnight on Friday, June 27 and from 1 p.m. to midnight on Saturday, June 28. Venues include The Osborne Taphouse, The Toad in the Hole, Must Be The Place, ANAF 60, Small Mercies, and The Bell Tower. Artists performing include: Kelly Bado, The 12/21, Amarula, Wlf Grl, Kimmortal, Jérémie and the Delicious Hounds, NO FUSS, Cartel Madras, Dirty Catfish Brass Band, Hayden Mekai, The Kaptain, Steppe Kolektyv, Gabriela Ocejo, SCENEREO (live painting/movement performance), The Rangers, Karina Joy and The Cosmos, Guilty Sleep, Hera, Fontine, The O.B., Tinge, Live Band Karaoke, Funky Miracles (featuring Gabriela Ocejo & Fontine), French Class, Dr. Henry Band, and Son D'Arranke. Additionally, interactive art exhibits will be in place throughout Osborne Village. The festival has received funding from the Government of Canada, Coun. Sherri Rollins (Fort Rouge-East Fort Garry), and the Osborne Village BIZ. For more information, visit Folklorama 2025 tickets now on sale The countdown to this year's Folklorama continues. Mondays A weekly look at news and events that matter in your communities. The organization has launched ticket sales for the 54th edition of the event, which will run from Aug. 3 to 16. Single tickets, multi-packs, and VIP Tour tickets are now available for purchase and organizers say this year's festival includes three new tour options — a VIP beer tour, a VIP wine tour, and a VIP zero-proof (non-alcoholic) tour. Folklorama will host its free, signature kickoff event on July 26 at Assiniboine Park's Lyric Theatre from 4 to 8 p.m. Visit for more information and to order tickets. — Staff
Winnipeg Free Press
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Winnipeg Free Press
New festival coming to Osborne Village
A new urban music festival is coming to Osborne Village next month. The inaugural Village Music Fest is set to take place June 27 and 28 with more than 30 musical performances across six neighbourhood venues, as well as interactive public art installations. Kicking off on Canadian Multiculturalism Day and ahead of Canada Day, the event is billed as a celebration of national diversity and is co-organized by the Osborne Village BIZ, Real Love and the Village Idiots. The lineup includes local and Canadian acts including Kelly Bado, Jérémie and the Delicious Hounds, Fontine, Dirty Catfish Brass Band, Cartel Madras and Kimmortal. Entertainment runs Friday from 8:30 p.m. to midnight and Saturday from 1 p.m. to midnight. Venues include the Osborne Taphouse, the Toad in the Hole Pub, Must Be The Place, ANAF Club 60, Small Mercies and the outdoor Bell Tower park. Visit for more information.
Time Out Dubai
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out Dubai
Mary J Blige to play Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai: Dates, tickets and more
One of the most iconic names in hip-hop and soul is bringing her live show to Dubai. Mary J Blige is set to return to the UAE for the first time in over a decade when she takes to the stage in the emirate this summer. The 'Queen of Hip-Hop Soul' will perform at the Coca-Cola Arena in City Walk on Tuesday June 24. Tickets to see the nine-time Grammy award winner go on sale from Friday May 2 at 4pm but prices are yet to be revealed. Fans can expect to hear hits from a back catalogue spanning over three decades during her Coca-Cola Arena show, including the likes of Real Love, No More Drama and Family Affair. Blige, known for her deeply personal and emotionally charged performances, has become a cultural icon with a career that has defined generations. Since her debut in 1992 with the groundbreaking album What's the 411?, Mary J. Blige has released 14 studio albums, sold over 100 million records worldwide, and earned countless accolades including an Emmy Award, and 2 Academy Award nominations for acting and original music. She was also inducted into the Apollo Theatre Walk of Fame and honoured with the Billboard Icon Award. The Mary J Blige show is the latest big gig coming to the UAE with the likes of Katy Perry, P-pop group BINI and 90s nu-metal legend Limp Bizkit on the way later this year. If you're heading to Coca-Cola Arena then we've got all the recommendations on what to do before and after the gig. There are countless restaurants, shops and attractions around the arena to make your night extra special. We've put together an ultimate guide on where to grab a bite before, where to carry on the party afterwards and everything in between. Tickets TBC. Tue Jun 24. Coca-Cola Arena, City Walk. Looking for more music in Dubai? All the best concerts and gigs coming to Dubai next month and beyond There's a show for every taste The most nostalgic gigs coming soon to Dubai Let's throw it right back Where to watch live music in Dubai Soak up some melodies in bars and clubs across the city
What's On
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- What's On
Mary J. Blige is coming to Dubai this June
The queen returns… If you grew up on hip-hop and R&B, you already know – this one's not to be missed. Mary J. Blige is heading to Dubai for her first live show here in over ten years. She'll take over Coca-Cola Arena on June 24 to perform the anthems that shaped a generation – expect hit after hit and a crowd singing every word back to her. A voice that changed the game Mary J. isn't just another name in music – she's the blueprint. Since dropping her debut album What's the 411? back in 1992, she's been mixing raw emotion with hip-hop attitude in a way that no one else quite has. Few artists have shaped hip-hop and R&B quite like Mary J. Blige. Since the early '90s, she's been creating songs that still hit decades later. Think Family Affair, No More Drama, Real Love, Be Without You – the list goes on. With 14 albums, over 100 million records sold, nine Grammys, and an Oscar nod, her legacy speaks for itself. In 2022, Billboard crowned her an icon. Simply put: she's a legend. About the show Presented by Live Nation Middle East, this concert marks Mary's long-awaited return to the UAE stage. The last time fans saw her here was over a decade ago, but she made a cameo at last year's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, turning heads at the opening of Brooklyn Chop House. Now, she's back – centre stage, mic in hand, ready to own the night at Coca-Cola Arena. Tickets Mary J. Blige Tickets go on sale from 4pm on Friday, May 2 at . More big names If you're planning your concert calendar, the UAE is stacked: Kygo hits Coca-Cola Arena on May 30, Jennifer Lopez at Etihad Arena on July 29, Lil Baby on October 18, Enrique Iglesias in November, and Katy Perry closing the year in December. Images: Instagram > Sign up for FREE to get exclusive updates that you are interested in
Yahoo
03-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Your Guide to March in L.A.
CONCERTMary J. Blige - March 1 The pop diva and soul queen promotes her latest album, Gratitude, with new tracks and old hits ('Family Affair,' 'Real Love') at an Intuit Dome show called 'ForMy Fans.'FESTIVALL.A. Zine Fest - March 1-2The D.I.Y. publishing community comes together at the Broad Museum for this 12th gathering highlighting diverse voices via small presses, independent booksellers, artists and writers. AWARDS Recognizing the best in film, the 97th Academy Awards — held at the Dolby Theatre and airing on ABC at 3:30 p.m. — is watched just as much for its dazzling fashion and lively production. Hosted by Conan O'Brien, the award show's big winner last night was Anora. Read all of LA mag's 2025 Academy Awards and Oscars party coverage . BOOK The trans internet personality's first book is subtitled 'Notes from a Late Bloomer' and delves into her journey of self-discovery, pre- and post-transition, as well as the Bud Light backlash. STREAMINGAfter his hit Netflix Is a Joke Fest show, 'Everybody's in LA,' the comic is back on the streamer every Wednesday hosting this live-streamed chat — featuring his funny pals and other in the artist's migration from the Philippines to America, this David Kordansky Gallery exhibit explores colonization, displacement and assimilation via oil paint, cardstock cutouts and Irish Arts Center L.A.'s sixth annual celebration at Laemmle's Monica Film Center, timed to St. Patrick's Day, showcases contemporary Irish filmmakers through screenings of films in English and Irish (Gaelic). FESTIVALAt Hollywood Park, A$AP Rocky, Playboi Carti and Peso Pluma headline the world's biggest hip-hop festival — with help from other revered rap artists like YG, Sexyy Red and Quavo. Enjoy a recap from last year's event above. SPORTS A world-renowned race on water, this splashy event features 12 national teams sprinting in F50 hydrofoil catamarans at the Port of Los Angeles, Long Beach. MUSIC The Irish-American Celtic punk band's annual holiday show at the Hollywood Palladium — titled 'Shamrock Rebellion' — is best enjoyed with a Guinness or green beer. FILM Disney's live-action take on the fairy tale stars Rachel Zegler as Snow White and Gal Gadot as the evil queen. Marc Webb directs the film from a screeplay by Greta Gerwig and Erin Cressida Wilson. TV Along with panels that unite the casts of the biggest shows on TV, The Paley Center for Media's festival features previews and premieres. This year's event at the Dolby Theatre highlights hits such as Apple TV+'s Severance, Netflix's Cobra Kai and the work of Amy Sherman-Palladino. AWARDS The 36th celebration of LGBTQ+ activism and representation in the media at the Beverly Hilton will honor nominees from shows and films like Wicked, Hacks and Baby Reindeer. SPORTS As the 2025 Major League Baseball (MLB) season begins, our champion team plays its first home games at Dodger Stadium against the Detroit Tigers. Three games will include a World Series ring ceremony and an Orel Hershiser jersey giveaway. CONVENTION At this festival from the team behind San Diego Comic-Con, exhibitors like Funko, Bandai Namco Toys, Toddland and other brands will drop new items and collectables at the Anaheim Convention Center, where cosplay is at it's most audacious. Take a look at the get-ups from last year, above. SPORTS While there are no big NCAA games in L.A. this year, college basketball's biggest week airing on Hulu offers some exciting matches and prospects for local players, including the USC Trojans and the top-ranked women's Bruins at UCLA. Explore LA Every Weekend! Don't miss the top picks for things to do in Los Angeles. Subscribe to the Weekend Guide below or by clicking here.
