Kashmir

Thurs. & Fri.

The Bassment

Fans of Led Zeppelin unite! Saskatoon’s recreation of the famous rock band is bringing you all the hits this weekend. Kashmir has a huge following and is known as one of the premiere Led Zeppelin tribute bands in Canada today. Tickets are $31 – $41.

Follow this link for all the details.

 

A Siren’s Tale

Thursday

The Refinery

Live music is returning to The Refinery this week with the release of new music by Saskatoon duo Gil & Wil. Their music is a blend of bluegrass, folk and old-time western roots. Holly Gilroy (Gil) and Aiden McRorie Wilson (Wil) will release A Siren’s Tale, their first EP. The pair will be sharing the stage with Kasia Leigh Leonard. Tickets are $28 – $23.

Here’s the link for more information.

 

Powwow: A Theatrical Production

Now – Sunday

Studio 914

The final production in Gordon Tootoosis Nīkānīwin Theatre’s 25th Anniversary season is the premiere of a new play by Circle of Voices alum, playwright April Rogers. Powwow: A Theatrical Production is the story of three cousins attending the annual Powwow only to find everything has changed. The committee has sold out to a big corporation and turned the event into a competition. The cousins and the emcee must fight to save the celebration. Tickets are $5 – $40.

Follow this link for all the details.

 

Mission:Improv-able

Friday

Broadway Theatre

Everyone makes such a big deal of Tom Cruise doing his own stunts. Well every month Saskatoon Soaps Improv Comedy does the same. This month’s show takes a spin on the secret mission by taking suggestions from the audience to dodge danger, crack codes, and outwit villains. They’re calling it comedy with a licence to thrill. Tickets are $16.

Follow this link for tickets or this message will self-destruct.

 

Metamorphonsis

Saturday

St. John’s Cathedral

The worlds of visual art and classical music collide this weekend as the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra closes its season with Metamorphosis. This is a very special collaboration between the SSO and artist Monique Martin as she’s transformed the cathedral into a magical forest adorned with 25,000 hand drawn, silkscreened butterflies. The orchestra will play on a floor cloth painted to mimic the forest floor and the pews will become rolling fields as they are draped with cloths painted with the help of North Park Wilson School. The entire space will be framed by live trees. There are two performances (2:00p.m. & 7:30p.m.) and there are still tickets available for the matinee for $56 – $62.

More information on the concerts here.

There are other chances to experience the artwork including a performance Tuesday’s student performance (7:00p.m.) as students from North Park Wilson School and the Creative Action program combine their musical, dance and storytelling talents. There will also be several drop-in yoga sessions, tours and a piano performance by Sofia Mycyk (June 5th – 7:30pm). Here’s a schedule…

 

 

Queermunity Kick Off

Saturday

BackStage Stage – Remai Arts Centre

Just ahead of the Queermunity Theatre Festival, Persephone Theatre is having a one night only reading of Madeleine George’s Hurricane Diane. The play follows Diane, a gardener dripping with butch charm who also happens to have supernatural abilities to restore Earth to its natural state. To do this she must gather her mortal followers beginning with four New Jersey housewives. This play is being described as a blend of The Real Housewives and an ecological thriller. Tickets are by donation with proceeds going to Pride Home in Saskatoon. The festival begins next Thursday June 5th with the annual Queermunity Theatre Race.

For more information on all the events click here.

 

ONGOING…

Breathe

Now – June 27

Various Neighbourhood Parks

Sum Theatre is back with its annual Theatre in the Park. Breathe is a musical journey that follows a fish seeking refuge on an island inhabited by a reclusive, fire breathing dragon. The two must adapt to survive. It’s a story about finding your place in the world and achieving things beyond your wildest imagination. Breathe opens in Saskatoon before heading out on tour to neighbourhood parks in Regina and area and Northern Saskatchewan. It’s free for everyone to attend.

For the full tour schedule follow this link.