Brit’s Picks Dec. 12 – 20
Christmas Choir Tonight – Fri.
Cathedral of the Holy Family
Saskatoon’s largest choir is at it again with a show full of holiday favourites. Joy of Vox is a community choir that performs music from the last 70 years. This is a chance to see your friends and neighbours on stage singing their hearts out. The group is directed by Streetnix alumnus B.J. Harris. This show is a great one for the whole family. Tickets are $17.50 and they are going fast.
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Pitter Patter Thursday
TCU Place
It’s a look at rural life and all characters that live in a small town. Letterkenny has a huge and faithful following of TV viewers and now you can see the show live. Wayne, Daryl, Katy and even Squirrelly Dan will be on stage in front of you so you know it’s going to be good. This is a performance full of favourite sketches, stand-up and videos from the show. See the stars live. Tickets are $35 – $75
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105 Year Tradition Fri. & Sat.
Knox United Church
It’s one of the most played pieces of music around the globe especially at Christmas time. This year marks the 105th time Handel’s Messiah been performed and the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra is doing it not once, but twice. On the Friday night performance, the professionals will take centre stage with soloists including Spencer McKnight, Lisa Hornung, Allison Walmsley and Adam Harris. They will be backed by the Saskatoon Symphony Chorus and the SSO musicians. On Saturday, it’s time for the audience to get in on the action with an afternoon sing-along. The sheet music is provided and you are invited to raise your voice along with the professionals. Tickets for Friday are $50, Saturday they are $20 – $30.
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Party Band Friday
The Bassment
They are a local favourite when it comes to having a good time. The Whiskey Jerks are hitting the stage this weekend for a party that’s sure to have the Bassment rocking. The band blends country, klezmer, roots and punk into what they call an “honest prairie sound.” Tickets for the show are $18 – $23.
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Kids’ Christmas Sat. – Dec. 23
The Refinery
With so much to do during the holiday season, it can be easy to forget about having fun together as a family. Luckily, Wide Open Children’s Theatre has come to the rescue with its fabulous team of puppets. A Wide Open Christmas is a show that follows Jeremiah, a little boy who’s lost his Christmas spirit. He has some good friends to help him out though as Kate, Jimmy and even Santa are there to help him out. This is a great show for all ages. Ticket are $10 – $15.
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