Brit’s Picks Oct. 17 – 24

Every Brilliant Thing                  

Thurs. – Sun.                   

The Refinery

It’s a story of hope, of resilience, and beauty in the world. Every Brilliant Thing is a play that’s captured audiences across Western Canada with it’s tale about a seven year old’s quest to find beautiful things in the world to cheer up her mother. This is a play that dives into the world of mental health with care and humour. The show has been touring Saskatchewan high schools and will be stopping for a string of public performances in Saskatoon. This performance is recommended for 14+. Tickets are $15 – $30.

For more about the play and to grab your tickets, follow this link.

 

The Phantom Of The Opera

Thursday

The Roxy Theatre

The Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra’s Silence is Golden performance is back and you still have tonight to experience it! This time digital accordionist Michael Bridge performs a live soundtrack to the 1925 silent horror film adaptation of The Phantom Of The Opera. This is a movie experience unlike any you’ve ever seen with Bridge’s digital accordion to produce a soundtrack and sounds for this spooky film. Tickets are $32 – $41.

Click here to get in on this pre-Halloween concert.

 

The Once          

Thursday          

The Bassment

Their songs celebrate love and hope in the world and couldn’t we all use a little more of that? The Once is a band out of Newfoundland that have a soft, lilting folk sound that has taken the trio around the world. Don’t miss this show, tickets $35 – $45 are selling FAST.

Also at The Bassment Friday is Kathi Lewis and her Mad Love for Linda Ronstadt show. Tickets for that performance at $28 – $38.

Follow this link for listings at The Bassment.

 

Pumpkins After Dark

Now – Oct. 31

Praireland Park

If you’re looking for a spooktacular way to get into the Halloween spirit, take the family down to the grounds at Prairieland Park for Pumpkins After Dark. This is a festival much like Glow Saskatoon around Christmas time where you can wander through the pathways and enjoy Halloween scenes created from thousands of hand-carved pumpkins. There will be treats from local food trucks, live pumpkin carving demonstrations and roving performers. Tickets are $22 – $45 and you pre-select the time and date of your visit. The celebration runs Thursday to Sunday right up to Halloween.

For all the details click here.

 

Theatre of Madness Haunted House

Now – Oct. 31

The Centre Mall

If you’re looking for a good scare ahead of Halloween, check out the Theatre of Madness Haunted House. Take a walk through the old theatres at the mall for a spine-tingling experience behind the velvet ropes. There’s different scare levels to choose from so everyone can get in on the fun. Basically, the later it gets, the spookier it gets. Tickets are $15 – $20.

Follow this link …. if you dare!

 

Dropkick Murphys                      

Friday                  

SaskTel Centre

Get ready for a Celtic punk explosion as the Dropkick Murphys storm into SaskTel Centre Friday night. The Boston band hit the scene in the 90s and has become synonymous with powerful anthems for sports teams like the Red Sox and Bruins. This is a band that will pump you us. The North American tour also features punk rock band Pennywise. Tickets are $82 – $114.

For more information click here.

 

Sawyer Brown               

Saturday           

SaskTel Centre

The Race Is On to SaskTel Centre to celebrate 40 years of country hits with Sawyer Brown. The band is out on tour with Shenandoah and they’re sure to play the tunes like Some Girls Do, and Six Days On The Road that have made the band iconic. Tickets are $62 – $89

Grab your boots and get your tickets here.

 

Golden Ring                    

Sunday               

Broadway Theatre

They were a country music power couple and now their love and their music is being celebrated in a live stage show. Golden Ring – The Story of George and Tammy is a performance that blends theatre performance, live music and archival video and photos to tell the love story of George Jones and Tammy Wynette. The tumultuous partnership led to hits like Stand By Your Man and We’re Gonna Hold On. Tickets are $53

For more on the show and to snag a seat, here’s the link.