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March 19, 2020 Britainy Zapshalla

What a difference a week makes. Just seven short days ago, my biggest worry was juggling our busy home life with plans to maximize my JUNOfest pass. Last Thursday many of our lives changed drastically thanks to COVID-19. Now, with event cancellations, school and work closures, I find myself fully engrossed in a different kind […]

** 2020 Juno Awards CANCELLED

March 11, 2020 Britainy Zapshalla

JUNOFest Fri. & Sat. Various Venues The Junos are in town and that means music in every corner of our city. There are 22 performances to choose from. Small pubs and coffee shops, concert halls and arenas will all be packed with music fans. There are two ways to see a show, you can buy […]

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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 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 […]

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Brit’s Picks Jan. 9 – 16

January 8, 2020 Britainy Zapshalla

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 Dec. 12 – 19

December 11, 2019 Britainy Zapshalla

Luff Actually: A Rez Christmas Story Now – Dec. 15 Broadway Theatre The crazy Kohkoms of Gordon Tootoosis Nīkānīwin Theatre’s Rez Christmas series are back this time, in Luff Actually. This is a much-loved series, written by Curtis Peeteetuce. Luff Actually has Clare, Zula and Sihkos planning a private holiday party and they don’t want […]

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Brit’s Picks Nov. 21 – 28

November 20, 2019 Britainy Zapshalla

Sask. Country Showcase Tonight TCU Place Some of Canada’s top country musicians will be hitting the stage in support of children and families right here in Saskatoon. The Saskatoon Crisis Nursery presents the Sask. Country Showcase. The evening will feature artists like Jess Moskaluke, Aaron Prichett, Jason Blaine and Tenille Arts. The show is […]

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Brit’s Picks Nov. 14 – 21

November 13, 2019 Britainy Zapshalla

Girl in the Box Thurs. – Nov. 24 The Refinery Inspired by true-crime podcasts comes a tale of the first woman to ever appear on the FBI’s Most Wanted List. Girl in the Box is the story of Ruth Eisemann-Schier a grad student who along with her boyfriend Gary Krist, was arrested for participating in […]

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Brit’s Picks Nov. 7 – 14

November 6, 2019 Britainy Zapshalla

Just For Laughs Comedy Night in Canada Friday TCU Place If you’re looking at a night of full belly laughs, look no further than the team at Just For Laughs. This year’s tour is being hosted by comedian and satirist Rick Mercer and it features some of the best stand-ups in the country. Ali Hassan, […]

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Brit’s Picks Oct. 31 – Nov. 7

October 29, 2019 Britainy Zapshalla

Sylvia’s Halloween Howl Thursday The Refinery It’s time to get gussied up in your favourite costume and head out with the little ones for a howlin’ good time! Sylvia Chave has all kinds of musical surprises up her sleeve for this year’s Halloween Howl. Giant blow-ups, zany costumes and a great big singalong with the […]