Greed N’ Graves

Now – Sat.

Studio 914

Gordon Tootoosis Nīkānīwin Theatre’s Circle of Voices team is back with a new production Greed N’ Graves. The story is set in 2080 where a Phil N. Graves, a scientist / billionaire has just passed away and his will is about to be read. As family and people from his past arrive, they learn they will have to compete for the $1.29 Billion inheritance. Tickets are Pay-What-You-Can and all proceeds go to the Circle of Voices program which develops young Indigenous youth in theatre.

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Nirvanna: The Band – The Show – The Movie

Thursday

Broadway Theatre

The soon-to-be cult classic Nirvanna: The Band – The Show – The Movie will be screening at The Broadway Theatre Thursday night. This is a show packed with pop culture references, gags, and unbelievable set pieces. The time travel mockumentary tells the story of a band 20 years deep of trying to get a gig at The Rivoli, a famed Toronto music venue. They take the matter, and time into their own hands, rewriting the future. Tickets are $14.

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Minstrels, Mead, and a Medieval Mess

Friday

Broadway Theatre

The Saskatoon Soaps are back on stage this weekend to take you to a kingdom far away where jesters and fools bring you tales with dragons, wizards and fair maidens. You know the drill with these shows. The Soaps set the scene and then create a hilarious story right in front of you based on audience suggestions and their improv talents. Tickets are $16.

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Between The Lines

Friday

The Bassment

You got to love a double bill! Two powerhouse Saskatchewan country music performers are teaming up for a night of incredible music. Brad Johner and Donny Parenteau will be sharing the stage, their music and the stories behind the songs in this songwriters’ circle type event. Tickets are $25 – $35.

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Night Seasons

Saturday

TCU Place

The Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra is getting ready for a North American premiere of composer Rebecca Dale’s Night Seasons featuring Canadian cello superstar Stéphane Tétreault. The music was inspired by Dale’s own journey through tough times. This is a performance that will blow you away with a full orchestra, Tétreault, Aurora Voce, and the Greystone Singers. Also on the program, a special performance by the Saskatoon Youth Orchestra alongside their SSO mentors. Tickets are $50 – $103.

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The Grapes of Wrath

Saturday

Capitol Music Club

They exploded onto the Canadian music scene in the late 80s, early 90s with hits like All The Things I Wasn’t and You May Be Right. The group disbanded in 1992 and then reunited in with the original lineup in 2009. After four decades, The Grapes of Wrath are coming to Saskatoon for an unplugged set featuring Kevin Kane and Tom Hooper. This will be an evening of rock and stories from the road. Tickets are $30 – $52.

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Witches!? In Salem?!

Apr. 2 – 5

Studio 914

Take a comedic trip into a dark period of history as Luminaire Theatre Works presents Witches!? In Salem?!. This show is a satirical response to Arthur Miller’s The Crucible about the 1692 Salem Witch Trials. If you’re a fan of Monty Python, this play is just as silly and irreverent as it pokes fun at society and its persecution of people for witchcraft. Tickets are $30 – $35.

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FunkJoint

April 2

The Bassment

FunkJoint is back to get ya groovin. The Saskatoon band is known for it’s acid-jazz and funk jams. Check out Saulvelm McClean, Graham Templeman, Adam Striesel, Nathan Jones, and Steve Maier back on stage. Tickets are $28 – $38.

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How Chee

April 2

Broadway Theatre

It’s a low-budget television commercial for The Great Buffet of China that has become Saskatoon lore and now a documentary digs deep into How Chee. The film comes from director Craig Silliphant and Thoughtlab Media and takes a deep dive into the cast, the origins of the commercial, and an unlikely friendship between an immigrant restaurant owner and the university professor who set out to help him save his business. The evening will feature a screening and then a Q&A wtih several of the cast members and the filmmakers hosted by CTV’s Jeff Rogstad. Tickets for the premiere are $15.

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BALLOON-ATIC

April 3 – 12

The Refinery

Just in time for the Easter break, Wide Open Children’s Theatre returns with a new puppet adventure. BALLOON-ATIC is a sweet table-top puppet performance that tells the story of The Old Man who lives alone and is preparing to celebrate his birthday. Much to his surprise, his solitary celebration is interrupted by a playful red balloon. Tickets are $12 – $17.

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