Saskatoon Fringe Festival

Thurs. – Aug. 9

Various Venues

From carnivorous geese to a singing psychic, there are plenty of adventures waiting for you at the Saskatoon Fringe Festival. It’s 10 days of non-st0p theatre fun. There are 23 plays to choose from; drama, comedy, magic, and so much more. Tickets are $14 – $17 or a 10-show pass for $150. Don’t forget to stop by the festival site in W.E. Graham Park between shows to take in the buskers, children’s activities and artisan market, all for free. The Fringe faithful always ask if the festival is going to be along Broadway Ave. and the answer is “Yes”! As part of Broadway Days (Aug. 2 – 4) the Fringe buskers and artisans will take over Broadway with plenty of performances. There truly is so much to see and do at the Fringe, check out my Brit’s Picks article with more of the story.

For information and tickets to the shows, here’s the link.

 

Saskatoon Ex

Thurs. – Aug. 7

Prairieland Park

Get ready to play the day away at the Saskatoon Ex. Thousands will head to Prairieland Park for carnival rides, food and live performances. This year features a bigger midway and concerts by acts like Metric, High Valley, Loverboy, Smash Mouth, Corb Lund, TLC, and hometown heroes The Sheepdogs. If you’ve got the munchies, try some of the new snacks on offer like the Seattle hot dog, waffle pops, and cowboy candy mango soft serve. General admission is $15 – $25, grandstand passes are $30, and ride all day with a superpass starting at $54.

For all the details, click here.

 

Alison Krauss & Union Station

Thursday

TCU Place

After nearly four decades of making music together Alison Krauss & Union Station are releasing new music, their first album since 2011. Arcadia is a blend of roots, country, rock & roll and pop. Tickets have sold fast but there are still a few available and start around $100.

Follow this link for all the details.

 

Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan            

Now – Aug. 22

Shakespeare on the Sask. Site

It’s a big year for Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan as the organization marks its 40^th season with Fools & Kings. This year’s offerings include a 1985 spin on A Midsummer Night’s Dream. The classic tale of lovers caught in a web of jealousy and chaos all set to a soundtrack of 80s hits. For the more classically inclined there’s the Bard’s The Tragedy of Richard II with a story about the unravelling of a king who struggles to hold his position amid political unrest. This is the first time this play will hit the SOTS stage. Tickets are $33 – $50.

Here’s the link for more information.

 

The Art of Banksy Without Limits

Now – Sept. 21

Scotia Centre

Step inside the world of one of the most mysterious and influential street artists of our time. There’s over 200 pieces, from Banksy original pieces to immersive installations you’ll wander around this space amazed by the work of the anonymous street artist. From Singapore to Amsterdam, this exhibit has toured the world and now it’s in Saskatoon. You need to book your viewing time when you purchase your tickets.

Here’s the link to find out more.