Brit’s Picks Sept. 18 – 25

Enchanted Sea Creatures

Thursday

Mar’s Mini Golf

You have one more night to see Free Flow Dance Theatre Company’s deep dive into the magic of the sea… And still keep your toes dry. Enchanted Sea Creatures is a glow-in-the-dark dance performance happening under the blue lights of Mar’s Mini Golf. There will be shimmering jellyfish, glowing mermaids and mysterious creatures waiting for you. There are two performances 7pm is for the whole family and 8pm is for adults only. Tickets are $15 – $40.

For all the details, click here.

 

Heidi Munro & the Real Groovy Band

Friday

The Bassment

Hot off the Canadian summer festival circuit, Heidi Munro is back at The Bassment this weekend with the Real Groovy Band. This show is a sure fire way to fun singing along to some of the biggest rock, blues, jazz and country hits. Tickets are $31 – $41.

Follow this link for tickets.

 

Soaps are BACK!

Friday

Broadway Theatre

Saskatoon’s favourite improv troupe is back for season 41 of laughs with I Think I Know What We Did Last Summer. Forget inflation, this year ticket prices have been lowered to $10 in honour of the teachers and students headed back to school.

For all the info click here.

 

Nuit Blanche YXE

Saturday

Various Venues

It’s that magical time of year… Where Saskatoon’s downtown streets are flooded with art of all kinds at night. You can be surrounded by art installations, live performances and interactive exhibits on Broadway Ave., River Landing and 2nd Avenue. This year’s festival theme is Living in Between which invites the public to reflect on the era of transition we are all in. This event is completely free so grab the family and wander the streets to see it all. Don’t miss Friday night’s Nuit Blanche Eve at Gather Local Market where you can get a preview of young, up and coming artists in our city.

For more information about the artists and an interactive link, click here.

 

Sonia Reid

Saturday

The Bassment

She’s a powerhouse of music. Sonia Reid has been sharing the joy of song through her own performances and through her work as a vocal coach here in the city. This concert will be a chance to kick back and enjoy the beauty of gospel, R&B, and soul music from a master. Tickets are $31 – $41.

Click here for more about this show.

 

Saskatoon Celtic Festival

Saturday

John Lake Park

Get ready to jig and reel your way around John Lake Park this Saturday at the Saskatoon Celtic Festival. There will be performances by local acts like Saskatoon Pipe Band Collective and Back of the Bus. There will be tasty food, Highland dance performances and so much family fun. The event is free so bring a lawn chair and the kids.

Here’s a link to the info.

 

Kaeley Jade

Saturday

Amigos Cantina

Canadian folk/ pop/ indie artist Kaeley Jade is out on the road with new music and she’s making a stop in our city Saturday. She’s just released her latest single The Ceiling, a response to feeling powerless in the world right now. Mallory Chipman and Raven Reid will open. Tickets are $21 – $24.

For the show info follow this link.

 

Steve-O Crash And Burn Tour

Tuesday

Broadway Theatre

You may know him best as the death-defying king of stunts but Steve-O is also a stand up comedian. He’s out on the road with his Crash And Burn Tour full of stories about his career and the bad decisions he’s made along the way. The first show (7pm) sold out so quickly, they added a second at 9pm. Tickets are $57.50.

Follow this link to get in on the fun.

 

Educating Rita

Sept. 24 – Oct. 5

Remai Arts Centre

Persephone Theatre’s new season is set to open next Wednesday with preview performances of Educating Rita. The comedy tells the story of a brash, straight-talking hairdresser determined to change her life by going back to school and her tutor a professor who’s lost his passion for teaching. This is a heart-warming story about the power of learning. Tickets are $40 – $71.

*Did you know? Persephone Theatre offers audience options like ASL Interpretation, Audio Description, Relaxed Performances, and opportunities for children to play while their parents enjoy the show? Here’s a link to the accessibility options.

For more on this show and to purchase tickets click here.