Brit’s Picks Jan. 30 – Feb. 6
Mustard
Now – Feb. 8
BackStage Stage
Remai Arts Centre
Did you have an imaginary friend as a child? What if they were real? 25th Street theatre takes on an irreverent comedy about 16-year-old Thai who’s having a rough time at life these days when Mustard, her imaginary friend shows up and is unwilling to leave and wants to date her mom. This is a twisted fairytale about growing up, moving on, and finding magic. Tickets are $17 – $27.
Get ready to laugh with Mustard and follow this link for tickets.
Laila Biali Sings Joni
Thursday
The Bassment
Award-winning vocalist and pianist Laila Biali returns to The Bassment and this time, it’s a tribute to Saskatoon’s favourite musical daughter. In Joni Mitchell & the Canadian Songbook Reimagined, Biali will give her fresh takes on Mitchell’s iconic music along with tunes by Leonard Cohen, Neil Young, and k.d. Lang. Tickets are $40 – $50.
To get your tickets, click here.
Bruce McKay stars in Getting to Room Temperature. (Emi Lebel)
Getting to Room Temperature
Studio 914
Thurs. – Feb. 9
La Troupe du Jour presents Arthur Milner’s Getting To Room Temperature. The comedy is a one man show that tells the story of the author’s experience with his elderly mother and her desire to die with dignity. The play is an emotional journey through the questions that arise when a person you love chooses medical assistance in dying. The play is in French with English surtitles. Tickets are $15 – $30.
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Time For Toddlers
Fri. & Sat.
Nutrien Wonderhub
Forget Baby Einstein the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra has the perfect outing for your preschoolers. Time for Toddlers is a concert for parents and children to explore the world of music through movement, song and dance with the SSO musicians. This month’s offering is a surprise birthday party for everyone as the musicians celebrate with music from Haydn, Mouret, and Dvorak. Admission is $14.
Here’s a link to registration.
Skaravan
Capitol Music Club
Friday
Get ready to warm up your weekend with a blend of Latin, reggae, and ska from some super talented local musicians. Skaravan is back for a show at the Cap and it’s going to be a night of singing, dancing, and laughter. Tickets are $19 – $30.
Get on board the Skaravan here.
Randy Woods Band
Friday
Somewhere Else Pub
Warm up your winter with the rock n’ roll and reggae beats of the Randy Woods Band. This concert is designed to get you up and groovin. The band is a combo of some of our city’s top talent including Geoff Assman, Adam Streisel and Connor Newton. The cover is $15.
Follow this link for more about this show.
The Very Big Show
Saturday
Broadway Theatre
Magician Wes Barker teams up with comedian Simon King for a show that will have you rolling in the aisle. This is a show that blends magic, stunts, and comedy in to a fun night out. Tickets are $42.
Follow this link for more information.
Sask. Jewish Arts Festival
Various Venues
Feb. 5 – 9
The Saskatchewan Jewish Arts Festival is back for round two! This is a celebration of culture, theatre, tradition, and visual art. The festival kicks off with the world premiere of Saskatoon playwright Jenna Berenbaum’s 18 Jews Order Chinese Food. The play is part of Persephone Theatre’s mainstage season. The celebrations continue with events like a klezmer Shabbat Service, a Jewish cooking workshop, and a showcase of artwork by Saskatoon Jewish artists curated by Carol Wylie. Internationally renowned artist Leah Rosenberg is coming home to create a window installation at Congregation Agudas Synagogue and will also be giving a workshop where visitors can create their own beautiful pieces to take home. Most of the events, except the play are free to the public. Tickets for 18 Jews Order Chinese Food are $30 – $32.
The full schedule of festival events can be found here.