Now – Saturday 

Various Venues           

There’s nothing like live music on a hot summer night and that’s just what the SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival is serving up this weekend. The mainstage ticketed shows in Victoria Park are filling the riverbank with music and you need to check it out. Shakey Graves rocked Wednesday night and there are still plenty of shows to take in. Country gentleman Johnny Reid (Thursday), jazz legend Arturo Sandoval (Friday) and a pop double bill of Melissa Ethridge and Jewel (Saturday). The shows start at 4:00pm and before the big names hit the stage, you can see top talent like Belle Plaine, Alex Cuba, Audrey Ochoa, and Anna Haverstock warming up the crowd. Ticketed events, you buy a full-day pass for $70 – $85.

For the full schedule and to get your tickets, here’s the link.

 

Now – Aug. 25             

SOTS Site (next  to Wonderhub)   

This season is  a mix of old and new down on the riverbank. The mainstage is going strong with Shakespeare’s Hamlet (Now– Aug. 25) with a roaring 20s twist. Something is rotten in the state of Denmark as the gin flows and Hamlet has to unravel his father’s death and his uncle’s rise to power. The season is also filled with productions that were inspired by the Bard like Done/Undone (Thursday – Aug. 24), a story that takes on the problematic aspects of his work like racism, sexism and classism. It’s an analysis on what all the fuss is about when it comes to Shakespeare. Rounding out the season is Juliet: A Revenge Comedy (Aug. 6 – 18). This story pursues an alternate story, one where Juliet refuses to die and instead recruits a team of Shakespeare’s famous ladies to find out why they were forced into their own demise. Tickets are $30 – $50 for Hamlet and Done/Undone, Pay-what-you-can for Juliet: A Revenge Comedy.

Click here for the full details.

 

Michael Jackson HIStory Show

Friday

TCU Place

There’s no denying the lasting power of music created by the King of Pop. If you are into tribute shows and want to sing along with Michael Jackson’s classic tunes, this is your chance. Thriller, Billie Jean, Beat It, and many more will be a part of this show starring triple-threat performer Garth Field. Tickets are $52 – $84.

Don’t Stop Till You Get Enough with this show, here’s the link.

 

Back Alley Antics

Fri. – Sun.

City Park Community Garden

If you live in Saskatoon, you know that performances can pop up all over the city. The artists from Free Flow Dance Theatre Company are back with another instalment of Back Alley Antics this weekend. These are outdoor, site-specific performances that transform alleyways and sidewalks into a stage. The shows are 7:00p.m. – 9:00p.m. nightly.

For tickets and details click here.

 

Western Canadian Watercross Racing

Sat. & Sun.

Kiwanis Park (for viewing)

They’ll be roaring on the river this weekend in Saskatoon. Dozens of jet skiers will be out on the South Saskatchewan River to see who’s the fastest on the water. There will be races and a freestyle competition and it’s all part of a tour that sees events right across wester Canada over the summer months.

Here’s more information and a full schedule of events.

 

Basketmouth Cancel Culture

July 19

The Broadway Theatre

The Basketmouth Cancel Culture comedy tour is on a North American swing and making a stop in our city. This is an evening of stand-up by the Nigerian comedian and he’s bringing several up-and-coming comics like Forever along for the ride. Tickets are $50

Here’s the link for tickets.

 

The Department Heads

July 20th

Capitol Music Club

If you want to beat the summer heat and see a live show, why not head to The Capitol Music Club? Saskatoon rockers The Department Heads will hit the stage July 20th and they are bringing The Endless and Prairie Gamble along for the ride. Tickets are $15 – $$20. Also on the program at The Capitol is comedian Nick Beaton (July 18th). His stand-up set mixes political and social commentary and he’s performed all over the world. Tickets are $23.

Here’s the link for tickets.

 

National Youth Orchestra

July 25th

TCU Place

The Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra is hosting the National Youth Orchestra on its Horizons Tour. The NYO is a summer training program for young musicians from all over the country. This year’s tour features Saskatoon’s own Cameron Breiter. It’s the third year in the orchestra for Breiter who plays double bass and he told me it’s an important step towards a professional career in music. Tickets are $15 – $30.

Click here for all the details.