Remai Modern – Brit's Picks

The Wolves Tonight – 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 […]

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Brit’s Picks Oct. 10 – 17

October 9, 2019 Britainy Zapshalla

Sounds Like (an Audio Festival) Now – Sat. Various Venues Explore our city and the magic of sound this weekend as part of the 9th annual Sounds Like audio festival. The theme for this year’s festival is Real Sound and will feature performances and installations at Paved Arts, the Remai Modern, St. Thomas Wesley United […]

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Brit’s Picks April 11 – 18

April 10, 2019 Britainy Zapshalla

#consent Now – April 15 Various Venues It’s a look at responsible sexual behaviour and it’s a show being geared to teens. #consent was created by Sum Theatre in response to the ongoing discussion sparked by the #Me Too and #Time’s Up movements that have dominated headlines. The play is designed to look like a […]

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Ritornello Festival heads into a new decade with new sounds

April 8, 2019 Britainy Zapshalla

Testing the limits of classical performance is nothing new to Jacqueline Woods and Carissa Klopoushak. Over the last decade, the pair have built a festival from the ground up that takes chamber music and makes it accessible to everyone. “We have always wanted to push the envelope,” says Woods. “We present new music that pushes […]

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Brit’s Picks Mar. 7 – 14

March 6, 2019 Britainy Zapshalla

Native Studies 101 Thurs. – Mar. 14 Studio 914 A Dakota, a Dene, a Cree and a Metis walk into a Native Studies class being taught by a settler professor… It sounds like the opening to a great joke and it’s the premise behind Dakota Ray Hebert’s play Native Studies 101. The show is […]

The Karpinka Brothers / Matt Braden Photography

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Brit’s Picks Jan. 4 – 11

December 30, 2018 Britainy Zapshalla

The Karpinka Brothers Friday The Bassment There’s nothing like a live music show to bring the family together and to expose your children to the wonder of performance. The Karpinka Brothers have a family friendly show that will have their toes tapping. These brothers have been hard at work promoting their latest album You Can […]

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Brit’s Picks Aug. 2 – 9

August 1, 2018 Britainy Zapshalla

Gallery Gathering Friday Remai Modern It’s a party that’s not to be missed! The first Friday of every month crowds are invited to the Remai Modern for a house party of sorts. Audiences can delight in everything from performance art to experimental sound, modern dance and spoken word. This month electronic sound artist […]