Songs for Strangers

Thursday

Capitol Music Club

In honour of Mother’s Day this weekend, why not get a jump on the festivities with a few laughs. Farideh is a Saskatoon-based singer songwriter who burst into our lives with her cheeky and hilarious observations about life and motherhood. Songs for Strangers is one part stand-up comedy, one part musical performance and it’s just a plain good time. Tickets are $35.

Here’s a link to tickets.

 

Blithe Spirit

Now – Sun.

Remai Arts Centre

Persephone Theatre closes out its season with a comedy Blithe Spirit about Charles, a novelist who’s invited a medium to his home for research on his new book. The dinner party seems to be going well until the séance is successful and Charles hears from the ghost of his first wife who’s trying to get rid of his new one. Tickets are $57 – $71.

Find your tickets here.

 

The Legendary Patsy Cline Show

Thurs. & Fri.

Broadway Theatre

It’s a trip down memory lane with celebrated Patsy Cline tribute artist Amberley Beatty. You will hear all your favourites; I Fall To Pieces, Crazy, and She’s Got You in this performance. Thursday’s show was so popular they’ve added another Friday night. Tickets are $51.

Here’s a link for all the details.

 

Sergei Putinski

Friday

Art Bar

It’s a show that’s billed as “Russia’s Only Living Comedian” and you can see Vancouver comedian Byron Bertram as his alter ego Sergei on stage at Art Bar this weekend. Bertram has been on stages all over North America and been noticed by comedians like Bill Burr. There are two shows 7pm & 9pm and tickets are $25.

Here’s a link for all the details.

 

Behind Closed Doors

Now – Sun.

Various Venues

Have you ever leaned in to hear someone else’s whisper or tried to eavesdrop on a disagreement? 25th Street Theatre is taking audience’s Behind Closed Doors for a theatre experience unlike any other. They are breaking away from the traditional stage to present six short plays, written by local playwrights, and performed in unusual site-specific spaces. It’s like a choose-your-own-adventure as you travel to places like a school bus, a local coffee shop, and even a bar bathroom for stories that only happen in private spaces. You can see a single show for $10 – $15 or grab a passport for all six at $60.

Find all the information and tickets here.

 

Apples & Train Tracks

Now – Sun.

The Refinery

Gordon Tootoosis Nīkānīwin Theatre in partnership with Burnt Thicket Theatre brings you a world premiere of Apples & Train Tracks. This is a play inspired by real life experiences of Saskatchewan Métis living on the Road Allowance. We meet Charlie who’s working through intergenerational trauma as as his tries to find a new life with his wife Rose. But he’s haunted by the lasting impact on his parents of a 1940’s government program that eradicated Métis Road Allowance Communities by sending residents to remote rehabilitation farms in the north. Tickets are Pay-What-You-Choose with suggested prices $10 – $50.

Here’s the link for all the details.

 

Alain Bédard & the Auguste Quartet

Friday

The Bassment

For a night of soothing jazz music head to The Bassment for Alain Bédard & the Auguste Quartet. This ensemble has been delighting dedicated jazz fans all over the world with its spin on modern jazz in works that its own members have composed. Tickets are $33 – $43.

For all the info follow this link.

 

Kelly Taylor

Saturday

Capitol Music Club

He’s a man that’s been a regular at the Capitol Music Club since it opened. Whether Kelly Taylor is talking about his time in the hockey world or his everyday life as a dad, he will tickle your funny bone… Guaranteed. Tickets are $46.

For tickets click here.

 

Joy of Vox

Mon. & Tues.

Lakeview Church

There’s nothing like a giant group of your friends and neighbours up on the stage singing their hearts out. Joy of Vox, a 200+ member choir specializes in tunes you know and love expanded into six-part harmony. It’s a joyful evening of entertainment and you can grab your tickets for $30.

For all the info click here.

 

Be Like Blippi

May 14

TCU Place

If you have toddlers and pre-schoolers at home who love music, this show is for you. American YouTube sensation Blippi has been entertaining and teaching kids about the world around them since 2014 and now he’s bringing his Be Like Blippi world tour to Saskatoon. Sing along to his hits like The Excavator Song and Curious Like Me. Tickets are $63 – $85.

Here’s a link with all the info.

 

The Colour of the Town

May 14 – June 30

Saskatchewan Tour

Sum Theatre is back with a brand new Theatre in the Park adventure. The Colour of the Town is a story about the people of Taupe Town who are challenged by their young residents to look beyond the colour they’ve always painted to embrace new possibilities. It’s a tale for all ages about the joy and beauty of democracy and the importance of getting along. The show starts its run in Saskatoon (May 14 – 31) then heads out on tour with stops in Northern Saskatchewan (June 2-4), Regina & Area (June 7 – 14) and then wrapping up back in Saskatoon (June 16 – 30). The outdoor performances are in neighbourhood parks and they are free to attend.

You can find the full schedule and all the details here.