Saskatoon Fringe Festival

Now – Sat.

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. There truly is so much to see and do at the Fringe, check out my Brit’s Picks article with more of the story. AND the theatre fun doesn’t end on Saturday, there’s a special Fringe Encore performance Sunday night 7:30pm of Dynamite Lunchbox’s A Cabaret of Legends. It’s a musical revue and it’s a fundraiser for 25th Street Theatre, the company that puts on the Fringe.

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

 

Saskatoon Ex

Thursday

Prairieland Park

The Saskatoon Ex wraps up with a bang! Hometown heroes The Sheepdogs and Wide Mouth Mason wrap up the entertainment at the grandstand Thursday night. Of course you can spend the whole day at the Ex taking in the rides, food, and entertainment on the site including the Flying Fools High Dive show and Cirkus – Zirkus. 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.

 

Filipino Street Festival

Fri. – Sun.

Kismen Park

It’s a cultural celebration that will delight the whole family. The Saskatchewan Filipino Music & Food Festival will fill Kinsmen Park this weekend with music, cultural performances and of course, tasty food. Don’t miss the night market. You’ll need cash for the artisan goods and food but admission is free.

Click here for all the info.

 

Oral Fuentes Summer Bash

Saturday

Somewhere Else Pub & Grill

Saskatoon’s favourite party band is back on stage celebrating summer this weekend. Oral Fuentes and his band bring the heat and tropical rhythms to the stage and get the crowd up and moving. Tickets are $20.

Follow this link to groove along.

 

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.