Big Dave McLean

Thursday 

The Bassment

When it comes to singing the blues, there’s nobody finer that Big Dave McLean. McLean’s a newly minted Member of the Order of Canada, a Juno Award winner and a mentor to so many young musicians in Saskatoon and throughout Canada. Get a scorching evening of Delta and Chicago Blues at this show. Tickets are $28 – $38

Here’s the link to find out more.

 

The Way of the Uncles          

Friday

Roxy Theatre

It’s a satirical take on today’s headlines with a “dose of deadly humour” from an Indigenous point of view. The Feather began as a blog but it didn’t take long to grab attention and this year, APTN lumi will air the series as well as segments on YouTube. To celebrate, The Feather News is holding a premiere screening and comedy night. Join creators Ryan Moccasin, Danny Knight and Shawn Cuthand as they take on hot topics and welcome some crazy characters to the show. Tickets are $16.

Join in on all the fun right here.

 

BIPOC Ballads             

Friday             

Paved Arts

It’s an evening that was created to lift up young writers and have their work heard. Write Out Loud is a youth collective of poets and spoken word artists and this month is Black History Month and the featured poet will be Peace Akintade. The celebrated writer/performer is currently the artist in residence at the Remai Modern. This event is free and open to everyone.

For more information, here’s the link.

 

Nordic Light               

Saturday        

TCU Place & Online

Get ready to be immersed in the wonder and majesty of the northern lights with the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra. Nordic Light is an incredible undertaking for the SSO with a performance that blends the power of the orchestra with choral talents of Greystone Singers and Aurora Voce choirs, video projections and Indigenous story. The evening will be led by 2023 Juno nominee guest conductor Nicolas Ellis and also feature performances by the Saskatoon Youth Orchestra. Tickets are $39 – $85 and you can watch on ConcertStream.tv for $20.

Follow this link for all the details.

 

Nutrien Wintershines Festival

Now – Saturday

Various Venues

Wintershines has hit pause on its celebrations until the weather warms up. Organizers made the touch decision to close the outdoor activities as the city was plunged back into the deep freeze. The organizing team says they are planning to extend the festival until Sunday when a warm up is expected. You can still take in the TeleMiracle preview performance Friday night as that event has been moved indoors at the Remai Modern. When the park opens back up in Friendship Park, there are many of the free activities to take in.

For updated information and the schedule of events, follow this link.

 

Munsch Mania          

Sat. & Sun.        

The Refinery

It’s been a cold February break and if you’ve got a little cabin fever going on in your house, Wide Open Children’s Theatre has just the thing. The puppets are back for a new round of Robert Munsch classics. Sit back with the little ones and enjoy stories like Mud Puddle, David’s Father, Stephanie’s Ponytail and Thomas’ Snowsuit. We all love these stories, even if we have to be grown-ups sometimes. Munsch Mania 2 tickets are $12 – $17.

Murmel, Murmel, Murmel your way to this link for tickets.