Children’s Festival of Saskatchewan

Thurs. – Sun.

Kinsmen Park

Grab the little ones for a magical day in the park at the Children’s Festival of Saskatchewan. This year’s party includes music and storytelling with Kym Gouchie, Magnetic North with Ruploops, and, this is iconic, A Sharon, Lois & Bram Singalong with Sharon and Randi (when Bram retired, Sharon’s daughter Randi took over). As you explore the festival site, you’ll be entertained by Kimberly’s Pocket Circus, Adam Proulx & His Bird-Brained Puppets, Fly ‘n Bob, and so much more. The fun starts 10am daily and don’t miss Friday evening’s free stage. If you can’t make it to the festival, there’s virtual programming you can take in from home. Tickets are $15 – $50.

Follow this link for all the details.

 

Ācimowin Film Festival

Now – Sat.

Roxy Theatre

The Ācimowin Film Festival is the only Indigenous film festival in the province and is going strong this weekend. The festival shares Indigenous stories and serves as a way to pass down traditional knowledge and history. There’s a film for every taste in this lineup from Tankha and Kokum and Dot for kids to Choices and #skoden that tackle bigger adult topics. Tickets are $17.

Follow this link to tickets and all the info for more than 30 films.

 

Gillian Sings Janis

Friday

The Bassment

One of Saskatoon’s loved singers Gillian Snider is hitting the stage for a show that pays tribute to a rock ‘n’ roll great. Backed by an all-star band, this performance is dedicated to the music of Janis Joplin.  From Piece of My Heart to Mercedes Benz, you’ll hear all the hits. Tickets are $30 – $40.

Click here for tickets.

 

Dark Bridges Film Festival

Fri. – Sun.

Broadway Theatre

It’s all that’s creepy, crawly, and lurking in the dark. The Dark Bridges Film Festival is back for another year of thrilling film and it all kicks off Friday with a screening of Affection, a story about Ellie who finds herself waking up to a life she doesn’t recognize. Other films this weekend include Nightmare on Elm Street III: Dream Warriors, a 10th Anniversary screening of Instruments of Evil, Grind, and the 40th Anniversary screening of The Fly. Single tickets start at $16 and a full weekend pass is $90.

Follow this link… If you DARE!

The Red Truck

Now – Sun.

Dancing Sky Theatre – Meacham

It’s a prairie comedy with roots that run deep here in Saskatchewan. James O’Shea’s The Red Truck premiered at Dancing Sky Theatre nearly 20 years ago. Now, the theatre is revving the truck for one more ride. This is a show about a family and the turmoil over the future of the family farm. Troy has returned to take over and his dad, Lloyd, thinks it’s a terrible idea. You have one final weekend to see it and don’t wait as some shows are already sold out. Tickets are $16 – $45.

For tickets and more info click here.

 

The Colour of the Town

Neighbourhood Parks

Saskatoon    Fri. & Sat.

Regina & Area     June 7 – 14

Saskatoon     June 16 – 30

Sum Theatre’s Theatre in the Park is back for another outdoor theatre adventure with The Colour of the Town. The cast will return to Saskatoon for two shows Fri. in Ashworth Holmes Park and Sat. at the Children’s Festival in Kinsmen Park before hitting the road again to Regina. This is the 14th season for this live professional performance the whole family can enjoy together with stops in neighbourhood parks throughout Saskatchewan. This year’s play was collectively created from a story by playwright Jenna “JB” Berenbaum. It follows the people of Taupe Town who are challenged by their young residents to look beyond their current colour preference and embrace all the possibilities. It’s a lesson in democracy full of original music and giant puppetry that we’ve all come to know from this annual summer tradition. You’re sure to find Sum at a park near you in the next few weeks. Here’s a link to the full schedule.

 

Conor Cassidy

June 11

The Bassment

Ahead of the release of his debut album The Tempest, Conor Cassidy is hitting the clubs including a gig right here at home. Cassidy is based in Saskatoon but has performed in several iconic venues The Troubadour in London and Los Angeles’ Hotel Cafe. His sound is a blend of rock and acoustic. Tickets are $28 – $38.

For more info follow this link.