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Brit’s Picks April 30 – May 7

April 30, 2020 Britainy Zapshalla

Pandemic Piano Friday – 7:00p.m. Facebook Jeffery Straker is known for his performances in concert halls and living rooms right across our province and Friday, he’ll be at it again. He’s tuned up his home computer for a one-hour showcase of old favourites and new tunes. Straker will also be taking suggestions from the audience. […]

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Brit’s Picks April 23 – 30

April 22, 2020 Britainy Zapshalla

*Because I’m based in Saskatchewan, all listings are given in CST. Toddler Storytime Daily – 10:00a.m. Facebook Two powerhouses in children’s entertainment here in Saskatchewan have teamed up to bring a little break to new parents. Wide Open Children’s Theatre and Sylvia Chave are up on Facebook every morning with a new performance for your […]

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Brit’s Picks March 5 – 12

March 4, 2020 Britainy Zapshalla

Hospitals, Broken Pianos Now – 13 Studio 914 It’s a look at the experience Indigenous people face when they enter the healthcare system. Hospitals, Broken Pianos is a new work of theatre by Jennifer Dawn Bishop for the Circle of Voices program at Gordon Tootoosis Nīkānīwin Theatre. The story follows 9 different people as they […]

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Brit’s Picks Feb. 27 – Mar. 5

February 26, 2020 Britainy Zapshalla

Jazz Affair Thursday The Bassment Fans of vocal jazz will delight in the six-piece vocal stylings of Jazz Affair. Inspired by groups like Manhattan Transfer, Jazz Affair blends smooth harmonies with popular songs and jazz standards to create a show that’s pleasing to the ear. The Montreal-based group has two albums and tours all over […]

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Brit’s Picks Feb. 20 – 27

February 16, 2020 Britainy Zapshalla

Frozen Party with the Snow Sisters Friday McNally Robinson Do you have a little one obsessed with Disney princesses? If so, McNally Robinson has an afternoon just for you. Join Elsa and Anna for a Frozen-inspired party. There will be games and other activities as well as prizes for the kids. Everyone is invited to […]

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Brit’s Picks Feb. 13 – 20

February 12, 2020 Britainy Zapshalla

Piyisew Iskwesis Now – Feb. 17 The Refinery Just in time for the February Break, Wide Open Children’s Theatre is opening a brand-new puppet production by Saskatoon’s Aaron Marie Nepoose. Piyisew Iskwesis or I Am Thunderbird Girl is based on a traditional Cree tale about a young girl in search of her destiny and […]

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Brit’s Picks Feb. 6 – 13

February 5, 2020 Britainy Zapshalla

Sonia Reid Noble Friday The Bassment Sonia Reid Noble is back on The Bassment stage this weekend. The vocalist and music educator is well known for her gospel-infused performances. Reid Nobel is no stranger to Saskatoon, in 2018 she opened for Dee Dee Bridgewater on the SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival stage. Her latest album Take […]

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Brit’s Picks Jan. 30 – Feb. 6

January 29, 2020 Britainy Zapshalla

Nutrien Wintershines Market Building Now – Sun. Nestled in Riversdale is a festival that will celebrate the cold by warming you up. Nutrien Wintershines is back for another year of outdoor fun. This year’s theme, celebrating Chinese Culture and Heritage and from the Kiddies Snowpark to the non-stop schedule of events there’s something for everyone. […]

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Brit’s Picks Jan. 23 – 30

January 22, 2020 Britainy Zapshalla

Winterruption Now – Jan. 26 Various Venues Winterruption is a five-day entertainment buffet designed to help shake off the winter blues. This year’s lineup includes comedians Ali Hassan and Steve Paterson, the interactive singing group Choir! Choir! Choir!, hometown soul singer Elsa Gebremichael who now performs as Wild Black and a presentation of Burnt Thicket […]

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Brit’s Picks Jan. 16 – 23

January 15, 2020 Britainy Zapshalla

The Wolves Now – Jan.19 The Refinery A story about growing up and learning who you are both on and off the pitch is hitting the Live Five stage to kick off the New Year. The Wolves follows an all-female soccer team as they train for the upcoming season and deal with issues in their […]