Prairie Ukrainian Film Festival

Thurs. – Sun.

Various Venues

The Prairie Ukrainian Film Festival (PUFF) is back with a weekend full of films about the Ukrainian experience. It kicks off with Horizons of Belonging a documentary following immigrant families as they rebuild their lives in Canada after fleeing the war. There’s something for everyone including the kids. The festival is free with donations accepted.

For the schedule follow this link.

 

Saskatoon Soaps Season Finale

Friday

Broadway Theatre

Take a trip to the Big Apple for an evening of laughs as the Saskatoon Soaps present its season finale Start Spreading the News. The improv group will bring a little Toon Town to NYC as it takes suggestions from the audience and twists them around with theatre games. Tickets are $16.

Here’s a link with all the details.

 

Jurassic Quest

Fri. – Sun.

Prairieland Park

Get ready for a prehistoric adventure into the world of dinosaurs with Jurassic Quest. Your family can explore life-size dinosaurs, rides and interactive exhibits as they wander around Prairieland Park. Dig for fossils, create a dino craft and marvel at these replicas of the ancient creatures. Tickets start at $36 and you can get a full access pass (everything included) for $112.

Follow this link for tickets and more information.

 

Wilma & the Fine Young Fossils

Friday

The Bassment

It’s an evening of music that you know and love. Wilma Groenen and her all-star Saskatoon band will weave their way through five decades of rock, pop, and blues music. Tickets are $28 – $38.

For tickets click here.

 

Threads Cultural Conversations

Friday

Remai Arts Centre

An evening of spoken word, poetry and visual arts is on tap for Friday night at the Remai Arts Centre. Persephone Theatre and the Saskatoon Open Door Society have paied up to host THREADS at Pesephone: Newcomers Navigating Creativity in Canada. This is an exploration of creativity and the realities facing newcomers to our city. There will be speakers and beautiful art on display. This event is free.

Click here for all the info.

 

Petit-Tones

Friday

Emmanuel Anglican Church

If you love vocal harmonies, you’re going to want to check out the Petit-Tones. The trio of Paulina Salisbury, Emma Gillingham, and Sanjana Brijlall will be performing jazz standards and other classic tunes. The group will welcome other local musicians including Keegan Isaac. Tickets are $15 – $20.

Here’s a link with all the details.

 

Aretha Tillotson Quartet

Saturday

The Bassment

Juno-nominated bassist Aretha Tillotson is bringing her quartet to The Bassment for an evening of smooth jazz. The composer and band leader will be performing tunes from her second album Kinda Out West. Tickets are $30 – $40.

Here’s the link for all the info.

 

The Debaters

Sunday

Broadway Theatre

Get ready to laugh Canada! CBC’s The Debaters is coming to our city for a taping of the show in front of a live studio audience. As they say on the show, you can decide who’s the winner as they present a combination of fact and funny. There are two shows to choose from 2:00pm & 7:00pm. Tickets are $45 – $49.

For tickets follow this link.

 

The Colour of the Town

Neighbourhood Parks

Saskatoon     June 16 – 28

After big tour stops in Northern Saskatchewan and Regina (till Sunday), Sum Theatre’s Theatre in the Park is back in Saskatoon outdoor theatre adventure with The Colour of the Town. This is the 14th season for this live professional performance the whole family can enjoy together with stops in neighbourhood parks throughout Saskatchewan. This year’s play was collectively created from a story by playwright Jenna “JB” Berenbaum. It follows the people of Taupe Town who are challenged by their young residents to look beyond their current colour preference and embrace all the possibilities. It’s a lesson in democracy full of original music and giant puppetry that we’ve all come to know from this annual summer tradition. You’re sure to find Sum at a park near you in the next few weeks. Here’s a link to the full schedule.

 

COMING UP…

Oliver!

June 19 – 28

Remai Arts Centre

More?? You want MORE? Saskatoon Summer Players is about to hit the stage with a classic. Oliver! is a performance with larger-than-life characters, memorable songs and this production is packed with children, many of them sharing the stage with their family members. This is a blockbuster show filled with incredible choreography and musical performance. Tickets are $30 – $40.

Follow this link to tickets and Consider Yourself a fan!