Saskatoon Musicians’ Assoc. Gala

Thursday

The Bassment

It is my absolute privilege to return as emcee for the Saskatoon Musicians’ Association Gala Showcase. This is a celebration put on by  Local 553 highlighting some of the incredible talent we have on Saskatoon’s music scene. There’s something for every taste with performances by acts like indie rockers Autopilot and Latin jazz act Holy Soleil. this year the union awards its Kenny Shields Special Recognition award to author and musician Brenda Baker. Baker’s entertained us all with her work as a children’s performer, choir founder (Kids of Note & The Notations), author, and even started the Contemplative Arts Festival which is still going strong five years later. Baker will join previous winners like Don Kerr, Shelly Loeffler and John Arcand. This will be a fun night out, I hope you can join us. Tickets are $30 – $40.

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Seeds

Thurs. – Sun.

Emrys Jones Theatre – UofS Campus

Greystone Theatre at the University of Saskatchewan opens its season with a look into the story of controversial Saskatchewan farmer Percy Schmeiser. Seeds tells the story of how Schmeiser took on biotech giant Monsanto over the genetically modifies crops that were found growing on his land. It’s a case that made it to the Supreme Court of Canada and it was one Schmeiser almost won. Ticekts are $17 – $22.

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Pumpkins After Dark

Thurs. – Oct. 31

Praireland Park

If you’re looking for a spooktacular way to get into the Halloween spirit, take the family down to the grounds at Prairieland Park for Pumpkins After Dark. This is a festival much like Glow Saskatoon around Christmas time where you can wander through the pathways and enjoy Halloween scenes created from thousands of hand-carved pumpkins. There will be treats from local food trucks, live pumpkin carving demonstrations and roving performers. Tickets are $22 – $45 and you pre-select the time and date of your visit. The celebration runs Thursday to Sunday right up to Halloween.

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Fantastical Flora

Thurs. – Sun.

Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan Site

Free Flow is at it again with its dance performances in unexpected spaces with a special glow in the dark show this weekend. Fantastical Flora is an outdoor performance on the grounds of the Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan site that celebrates the magic of nature. Watch as the dancers and their environment light up in this evening of glowing artistry. The shows are 9:00p.m. nightly. Tickets are $10 – $35.

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Tucker Lane vs. The Pretenders

Friday

The Bassment

Leslie Stanwyck and Johnny Sinclair have a huge resume when it comes to live performance. The rockers have shared the stage acts like The Pursuit of Happiness and Universal Honey and now as Tucker Lane they’re still going strong. This show will include the duo’s hits along along with classics by British-American rockers The Pretenders. Tickets are $30 – $40.

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The Dead South

Saturday

TCU Place

Celebrated folk-bluegrass group The Dead South is out on the road on its Chains & Stakes World Tour and making a stop in our city this weekend. It’s been a minute since the group played in its home province and the quartet is back with new music and a blockbuster performance. Tickets are $57 – $72.

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The Fretless & Madeleine Roger

Sunday

Broadway Theatre

Juno award-winning string quartet The Fretless are back in Saskatchewan, hometown of member Karrnnel Sawitsky, for a performance with special guest vocalist Madeleine Roger. The group has just released its latest album Glasswing and this will be an immersive evening taking you through a decade of music making with these incredible performers. Tickets are $40.

Here’s the link for all the details.

 

The Phantom Of The Opera

Oct. 16 & 17

The Roxy Theatre

The Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra’s Silence is Golden performance is back! This time digital accordionist Michael Bridge performs a live soundtrack to the 1925 silent horror film adaptation of The Phantom Of The Opera. This is a movie experience unlike any you’ve ever seen with Bridge’s digital accordion to produce a soundtrack and sounds for this spooky film. Tickets are $32 – $41.

Click here to get in on this pre-Halloween concert.

 

Every Brilliant Thing

Oct. 17 – 20

The Refinery

It’s a story of hope, of resilience, and beauty in the world. Every Brilliant Thing is a play that’s captured audiences across Western Canada with it’s tale about a seven year old’s quest to find beautiful things in the world to cheer up her mother. This is a play that dives into the world of mental health with care and humour. The show has been touring Saskatchewan high schools and will be stopping for a string of public performances in Saskatoon. This performance is recommended for 14+. Tickets are $15 – $30.

For more about the play and to grab your tickets, follow this link.