Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan              

Now – Aug. 19           

SOTS Site     

The Bard is coming back to the banks of the South Saskatchewan with two main stage shows, a third, contemporary play and the Players’ Series for its 2023 season. Artistic director Kayvon Khoshakam will be bringing contemporary influences to the tragedy Romeo and Juliet (Until August 20). As You Like It (Until August 19) will be getting a modern remake and The Dark Lady (Until July  23) is a new play that reimagines Shakespeare’s relationship to the muse of his sonnets Emilia Bassano. Tickets for the mainstage, Romeo and Juliet and As You Like It are $20 – $40. For The Dark Lady, it’s a pay-what-you-can format $15 – $25.

For all the details and the full schedule click here.

 

Gogol Bordello                      

Friday             

Coors Event Centre    

East meets west in this show. Gogol Bordello is a punk folk band from New York City made up of musicians from all over the world. The band has reached cult status thanks to a documentary Scream of My Blood that follows Eugene Hütz, the charismatic leader of the group as he deals with life as an immigrant and loyalty to his homeland of Ukraine. Touring in support of its 2022 release Solidaritine, this show will be an evening mashup of punk, ska & gypsy swing. Tickets are $58.

Follow this link to get your groove on.

 

Saskatoon Berry Festival                  

Saturday     

Saskatoon Farmers’ Market

Have you been out yet to pick saskatoons? If you didn’t get quite enough for your pie or you just can’t get enough of the berry, The Saskatoon Farmer’s Market has you covered. The Saskatoon Berry Festival will feature berries as well all kinds of goodies you can make from them for sale at the farmers’ market on Koyl Ave. this weekend. There will also be displays about our city’s favourite crop, games for the kids and tons of tasty treats.

Here’s the link for more information.

 

Riversdale Street Fair                        

Saturday        

Riversdale District

Back for its second year, the Riversdale Street Fair is a celebrationof business and the local community. There will be plenty of shopping, food and live entertainment as you stroll along the street. Facepainting, bouncy castles, princess & superhero visitors, performances by artists like Aurora Bella, JUSTDAVE and Sage Hunter.

Click here for the full lineup of vendors and entertainment.

 

Back to Batoche Days           

Thurs. – Sun.              

Batoche Heritage Site

It’s time to head Back to Batoche. The annual festival celebrating Métis heritage has been running for more than 50 years and there’s a reason the party is still going strong. Just an hour drive north of Saskatoon, this year’s celebration features the inaugural John Arcand fiddle showcase, a rodeo, the Voyageur Games, activities for the kids and plenty of tasty treats. Celebrate the culture and beauty of the Métis people this weekend at Batoche.

For a map and the full lineup, follow this link.