George Thorogood & The Destroyers

Friday

Bessborough Gardens

He’s been Bad To The Bone since the 70s and rocker George Thorogood is still going strong. Grab your friends and head to the bowl behind the Bessborough for this evening of rock, blues and soul. Another special treat on this bill?  Wide Mouth Mason are coming back home to share the stage. Tickets are $85.

Follow this link to get in on the action.

 

Music for the Gut

Friday

TCU Place

What’s better than an evening of danceable, singable tunes that the whole family will love? When it’s for a good cause. Music for the Gut celebrates its 14th annual fundraising showcase of local talent in support of Crohn’s & Colitis Canada. To date, these shows have raised $197,000 for the charity. This year’s show will feature 108 performers with songs from Bon Jovi, ABBA, The Greatest Showman, Barbie and more. Tickets are $45.

For tickets and more, follow this link.

 

*video courtesy Saskatchewanderer

Ukrainian Day in the Park

Saturday

Kiwanis Park

Grab your lawn chair and make sure you’re hungry for this celebration of culture, music and… of course, food. The festivities will feature dance performances by groups like the Pavlechenko Folklorique Ensemble and Yevshan Ukrainian Folk Ballet Ensemble. There will be activities for the kids and cultural displays. This will be a ton of fun and yes, there will be perogies and a beer garden. The best part, it’s all free.

Click here for all the details.

 

Trucktastic!      

Saturday        

Prairieland Park

Parents of little ones, who hasn’t taken your little motor enthusiasts to pass an afternoon watching the big trucks go by at a construction site? Now the fine folks at Family Services Saskatoon has put all that joy and wonder in one place. Trucktastic! is an event that brings together construction, service and emergency vehicles, the professionals that drive them and the little ones who are fascinated by them. This is an afternoon full of revving engines, face painting, food, activities and tons of fun for the whole family. Tickets are $6 – $22 and a family pass is $36.

Here’s the link with all the details.

 

WEGO

Sunday & Monday

Remai Modern

Join families from all over the city at this celebration of art in all its forms. WEGO is a free festival of art put on by the fine folks at the Remai Modern. This year’s celebration will include musicians like The Steadies and Eliza Mary Doyle, performances by Empire Parkour and Pure Energy, and visual artists Nikki Sirett and Müveddet Al Katib. There will be plenty of activities inside and outside of the gallery. Monday’s event is a low-sensory festival so everyone can get in on the fun. Admission is free.

For the schedule of events, follow this link.

 

COMING UP…

Don’t Stop The Music of Fleetwood Mac

Aug. 29

TCU Place

Get ready to sing and dance the night away with the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra as they celebrate the music of rock supergroup Fleetwood Mac. The SSO is bringing back Jeans ‘n Classics for this performance that will include the greatest hits like Rhiannon, Second Hand News and The Chain. This is an evening to dip your toes into the orchestral world with tunes you already know and love. Tickets are $66 – $97.

For all the info, here’s click here.