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COMEDY
RUMOR ’ S RESTAURANT & COMEDY CLUB Laugh out loud as comedians from around the globe try out their best material . Nov 2-4 : Well-known for his portrayal of Randy Meeks in Scream , Jamie Kennedy delivers laughs on stage . Nov 14-15 : Just For Laughs & the Winnipeg Comedy Festival performer Matt Falk returns to Winnipeg . Nov 21-25 : Writer and actor Lachlan Patterson known from Last Comic Standing takes stage . Nov 29-Dec 2 : The hilarious Chad Daniels visits Canada for a series of shows at Rumors . Dec 12-23 : Semi-finalist on NBC ’ s “ Last Comic Standing ” 2010 , Kevin Bozeman performs . Call for tickets and showtimes . Tuxedo Park Shopping Centre , 2025 Corydon Ave , 204-488-4520 , rumorscomedyclub . com , Map 2 : D-3
DEMETRI MARTIN Nov 17 Demetri uses drawings and music on either guitar , toy bells , ukulele , harmonica or tambourine to accompany his jokes on his Let ’ s Get Award Tour . Starts at 7:30 pm . Tickets : $ 45 . Call 1-855-985-5000 or visit ticketmaster . ca . Burton Cummings Theatre , 364 Smith St , Map 1 : O-3
OPEN MIC Nov 27 , Dec 18 Test out your latest jokes on the audience . This open microphone event is open to all styles and skill levels . Starts at 8 pm . Free . 698 Osborne St , 204-478-7275 , myparktheatre . com , Map 2 : D-4
JO KOY Dec 14-15 The hilarious Filipino-American stand-up comic performs three shows in two days . Starts are at 8 pm and 10:30 pm . Tickets : $ 36-48 . Call 1-855-985-5000 or visit ticketmaster . ca . Club Regent Event Centre , 1425 Regent Ave W , clubregent . com , Map 2 : D-6
CULINARY
EVERYTHING CHOCOLATE Nov 17 From cookies to lip balms , enjoy the tastes and scents of chocolate . Food and product samples from more than 40 local vendors will be available throughout the evening . Starts at 7 pm . Tickets : $ 75 . cancer . ca / everythingchocolate , Hilton Winnipeg Airport , 1800 Wellington Ave . Map 2 : C-2
DANCE
MOSCOW BALLET Nov 22 The Great Russian Nutcracker brings the holiday spirit with touches of Russian culture like life-sized Matrushka dolls . Show starts at 7 pm . Tickets : $ 53-210 . Call 1-855-985-5000 or visit ticketmaster . ca . Burton Cummings Theatre , 364 Smith St , Map 1 : O-4
ROYAL WINNIPEG BALLET Now 16 , 17 & 19 RWB presents Our Story in celebration of Canada ’ s 150th and Canadian choreographers . Tickets : $ 35 . Shows at 7:30 pm , 2 pm matinee Dec 21-30 A Winnipeg holiday tradition , see RWB perform classic Christmas tale The Nutcracker . The play is great for everyone in the family to enjoy . Tickets : $ 27- $ 103 . Shows start nightly at 7 pm , 1 pm matinee on Dec 23 & 30 , 380 Graham Ave , rwb . org , Map 1 : N-4
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DINNER THEATRE
CELEBRATIONS They ’ ll sing for your supper at this zany dinner theatre . Costumed servers pull you right into the show while serving a delightful four-course meal . Until Jan 6 : Bewitching Elvis shares the hilarious story of Samantha ’ s witch mother and the strong influence she has on Samantha ’ s life . Seating : Wed-Sat 6:15 pm , Sun 5 pm . Call for ticket prices . Canad Inns Fort Garry , 1824 Pembina Hwy , 204-982-8282 , celebrations . ca , Map 2 : F-4
EXHIBITIONS
FIRST FRIDAYS Nov 3 , Dec 1 Celebrate art on the first Friday of every month , when the Exchange District becomes an open gallery . Free admission to exhibits and special events at various venues . Visit firstfridayswininpeg . org for full details and map .
CRAFTED SHOW & SALE Nov 3-4 This one-of-a-kind craft show highlights more than 50 artists from Manitoba , plus a select number from across Canada . Tickets : $ 5 , children 12 and under free . Winnipeg Art Gallery , 300 Memorial Blvd , 204-786-6641 , crafted . wag . ca , Map 1 : P-3
SIGNATURES CRAFT SHOW & SALE Nov 23-26 Features more than 150 Canadian artisans and crafters . Includes art , ceramics , fashion , jewellery , and more . Free admission . Thu & Fri 11 am-9 pm ; Sat 10 am-6 pm ; Sun 10 am-5 pm . RBC Convention Centre , 375 York Ave , 1-888-773-4444 , signatureswinnipeg . ca , Map 1 : P-4
THIRD & BIRD CHRISTMAS MARKET Nov 25-26 The Hudson Bay downtown ’ s 80,000 sq foot basement will be filled with booths from 135 local vendors . After shopping , sit down and enjoy snacks from food vendors . Wheelchair and mobility aid friendly . Open Sat 10 am-5pm , Sun 11 am-4 pm . Tickets : $ 5 , kids under 12 free . Hudson Bay Downtown , 450 Portage Ave , Map 1 : P-3
CANAD INNS WINTER WONDERLAND From Dec 1-Jan 6 Celebrate the season of lights by driving through a gorgeous light display . Check out the sparkling 75 ’ Christmas tree made up of almost 3,000 LED light bulbs . Tickets at the gate : $ 15 / car . Open daily 6-10 pm , excluding Christmas Day . Red River Exhibition Park , 3977 Portage Ave , 204-888-6990 , redriverex . com , Map 2 : D-1
FAMILY
WINNIPEG SANTA CLAUS PARADE Nov 18 Wave to St . Nick and watch dozens of festive floats pass through downtown . Block parties begin at 4 pm and parade begins at 5 pm . winnipegsantaparade . com , Map 1 : P-4
CIRQUE MUSICA HOLIDAY PRESENTS BELIEVE Nov 24 This all-new concert experience where audiences are taken on a journey into the world of high-flying adventure with acrobats , aerialists , and holiday cheer . Show at 7:30 pm . Tickets : $ 22- $ 90 . Call 1-855-985-5000 or visit ticketmaster . ca . Bell MTS Place , 300 Portage Ave , Map 1 : P-3
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HISTORICAL CHRISTMAS TRADITIONAL BUS TOUR Dec 12 , 14 , 19 , 21 This unique Winnipeg experience begins at the historical VIA Rail train station . The three hour guided bus tour explores the history of Winnipeg ’ s holiday traditions and winter pride throughout the city including Dalnavert Museum and Winnipeg ’ s Granite Curling Club . Starts at 6:30 pm . Tickets adults : $ 25 , kids : $ 14 . Via Rail , 123 Main St , 204-989-9630 , Map 1 : P-4
CHRISTMAS LIGHTS TOUR Dec 13 , 20 Board a heated coach and tour gorgeous light displays throughout Winnipeg that make this city the Christmas capital of Canada . Stops include Candy Cane Lane , Canad Inns Winter Wonderland and the Legislative Building . Runs 6:30 pm-9:30 pm . Tickets adults : $ 25 , kids : 12 and under $ 14 . Tour begins outside the Travel Manitoba Explore Centre at The Forks , 204-989-9630 , heartlandtravel . ca , Map 1 : Q-5
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WINNIPEG SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA ’ S KIDS CONCERT SERIES DEC 17 Beloved children ’ s movie The Snowman comes to life with the Winnipeg Boy ’ s Choir and WSO . Shows begin at 2 pm . Tickets : $ 15-29 . Centennial Concert Hall , 555 Main St , 204-949-3999 , wso . ca , Map 1 : N-4
PJ MASKS LIVE DEC 17 Watch the heroic trio Catboy , Owlette and Gekko save the day from their sneaky villains ! Start at 3 pm . Tickets : $ 17-97 . Call 1-855-985-5000 or visit ticketmaster . ca . Burton Cummings Theatre , 364 Smith St , Map 1 : O-3
WAWANESA INSURANCE FAMILY NEW YEAR ’ S EVE DEC 31 Join in on outdoor family fun and festivities throughout the evening . For the night hawks , head to The Common where the celebration continues with music and great food vendors . As the well known meeting place of Winnipeg , celebrate the new year with hundreds of people watching the spectacular fireworks show ! Free . The Forks , 1 Forks Market Rd , Map 1 : D-4
MUSIC CONCERTS
DALLAS SMITH Nov 1-2 Hear the latest from the adored Canadian country artist . Starts at 7:30 pm . Tickets : $ 51-100 . Call 1-855-985-5000 or visit ticketmaster . ca . Club Regent Event Centre , 1425 Regent Ave W , Map 2 : D-6
LET IT BE Nov 2 Annerin Productions introduces a brand new show celebrating The Beatles . Start at 7:30 pm . Tickets : $ 31-70 . Call 1-855-985-5000 or visit ticketmaster . ca . Burton Cummings Theatre , 364 Smith St , Map 1 : O-3
TEGAN AND SARA Nov 2 Calgary ’ s talented twin sisters tour their latest album The Con X . Starts at 8 pm . Tickets : $ 28-48 . Call 1-855-985-5000 or visit ticketmaster . ca . Pantages Playhouse Theatre , 180 Market Ave , Map 1 : N-4
JESSE COOK Nov 3 Talented guitarist combines his work with elements of jazz . Starts at 8 pm . Tickets : $ 42-58 . Call 1-855-985-5000 or visit ticketmaster . ca . Burton Cummings Theatre , 364 Smith St , Map 1 : O-3
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