The Beach Boys

Thursday

SaskTel Centre

To say The Beach Boys are icons is an understatement. The band is one of the most critically acclaimed of all time with over 100 million records sold worldwide. They’ve influenced countless artists and their album Pet Sounds was ranked No. 2 in Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Albums of all time. They were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and received a lifetime achievement award from the Grammys. The tour features founding members Mike Love and Bruce Johnston. It’s a chance to see true mastery in music. Tickets are $92 – $298.

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Mother’s Daughter

Thurs. & Fri.

Emrys Jones Theatre

University of Saskatchewan

You still have a few chances left to see the final production in the Greystone Theatre season is set to hit the stage. Mother’s Daughter by Kate Henning is the third part to the playwright’s Queenmaker Series where she takes a deep dive into the lives of women connected to Henry VIII. In this production Mary I is pulled between mercy and strength as she scrambles to keep her kingdom in order. Mary is set to take the crown after the death of Edward VI and she’s visited by her mother who questions the motives of others around her including her loved ones.  Should she scramble to find a husband and produce an heir or should she punish those who oppose her like her father did? Tickets are $17 – $22.

For more information and tickets, here’s the link.

 

Creedence Clearwater Remembered

Friday

Broadway Theatre

They were the sound of a generation and nearly six decades later we are still rocking out to the music of Creedence Clearwater Revival. If you’re a fan, you’ll want to head to the Broadway Theatre for a show that tells the story of CCR through story, music and a multi-media experience that’s sure to please. The show will feature all the tunes you know and love like Proud Mary, Have You Ever Seen the Rain, and Fortunate Son. Tickets are $53.

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Romi Mayes

Friday

The Bassment

If you’re looking for a little blues guitar this weekend, why not check out Canada’s own Romi Mayes. She’s known as one of the hardest-working independent musicians on the road today. Mayes is no stranger to the spotlight taking home Western Canadian Music Awards and earning nominations from the Junos and Canadian Folk Music Awards. Mayes is out with her latest album Small Victories. Tickets are $29 – $39.

For more on the concert and to snag your tickets, click here.

 

Crawlspace

Fri. – Sun.

Studio 914

The final show of the La Troupe du Jour season is hitting the stage this weekend. Crawlspace, produced by the Théâtre français de Toronto explores the dark side of real estate in this Kafkaesque comedy, is performed in French with English surtitles. The performance takes a grim look at Toronto’s cruel and zany real estate industry. Tickets are $15 – $30.

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Jessi Cruickshank

Friday

Broadway Theatre

Canadian comedian Jessi Cruickshank is out on the road with an all new comedy tour. Now That’s What I Call Live is a show for those of us who grew up in the 90s without cell phones and a healthy dose of spray tans and low rise jeans.  We grew up with Jessi on tv hosting shows on MTV and The Hills After Show with Dan Levy.  She started her career as par of an improv troupe alongside other comedy stars like Nathan Fielder and Seth Rogan. Her live shows are huge and she’s coming back for more laughs. Tickets are $48.

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Pictures at an Exhibition

Saturday

TCU Place

The Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra takes to the stage this weekend with Pictures at an Exhibition. This performance is a special one for guest pianist Meagan Milatz. She grew up in Saskatchewan, on a farm near Weyburn, was classmates with guest conductor Karl Hirzer, and will be performing Saskatchewan composer David L. McIntyre’s Concerto for Piano and Orchestra. This will be an incredible evening of music. Tickets are $32 – $100. The performance will also be available online at ConcertStream.tv.

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Cat Kid Comic Club

Mon. & Tues.

Broadway Theatre

If your family enjoyed Dog Man: The Musical, you’re going to love Cat Kid Comic Club. This musical adaptation of David Pilkey’s series of books. In this adventure we meet Cat Kid and Molly Pollywog as they start a club to teach 21 rambunctious baby frogs how to make their own comics. It’ll be a ton of fun. Tickets are $32 – $43.

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Scotty McCreery

Monday

TCU Place

American country musician Scotty McCreery shot to fame after winning American Idol in 2011 and he’s been growing his career ever since. Last year he reached a major milestone becoming a member of the Grand Ole Opry. McCreery is out on the road in support of his latest album Rise & Fall. This concert will feature opening acts and local favourites The Johner Brothers and Hailey Benedict. Tickets are $106 – $117.

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