Holiday events galore! Here's a look at things to do in Winnipeg the week of Dec. 3 to Dec. 9.
Wednesday, Dec. 3
- All aboard! The CPKC Holiday Train makes its annual stop in Winnipeg to raise money for food insecurity. This year’s performers are Jade Eagleson and Teigen Gayse. 9:15 pm to 9:45 pm at Panet Road and Molson Street
- Chat about all things environment at ECO-DRINKS, a casual evening of drinks and conversation hosted by the Manitoba Eco-Network. 5 pm to 7 pm at Devil May Care Brewing Co.
- Family Paint Party with local artist Monique Rainville. 7 pm to 9 pm at Coffee Culture Cafe and Eatery
Thursday, Dec. 4
- Queer Jingle Mingle featuring Santa Baby Drag Show, small batch Gaytorade, holiday cocktails (and mocktails), and dancing at Good Neighbour Brewing. 8 pm to 12 am at 110 Sherbrook St.
- New Faces of Stand-Up Comedy at Club Happenings. 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm 114-B Osborne St.
- Sip and Paint: create your own Holiday postcard with local artist Jessica Neubauer at Two Macaws Concept Store. 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm at 68-B Albert St.
- The School of Contemporary Dancers’ Professional Program presents Exchange Projects featuring new choreography and an all-student cast at Gas Station Art Centre. 7:30 pm at 445 River Ave.
- Make your own wreath at Dalnavert Museum. 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm at 61 Carlton St.
Friday, Dec. 5
- Markets, music, art and more at First Fridays in the Exchange. Check out the full lineup here
- Join Manitoba Mobile Music at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church as they perform Handel’s beloved oratorio at Messiah Queered. 7 pm to 9:30 at 600 Cambridge St.
- The Reset: immerse yourself in the sound of 14 crystal bowls, deep meditation, restorative yoga and some healing touch at the Harlow Exchange. 6:30 pm to 9 pm at 200-70 Albert St.
- Opening Night of The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical at MTYP. 7 pm at 2 Forks Market Rd.
- The School of Contemporary Dancers’ Professional Program presents Exchange Projects featuring new choreography and an all-student cast at Gas Station Art Centre. 7:30 pm at 445 River Ave.
- Mulvey Holiday Night Market. 5 pm to 9 pm at 421 Mulvey Ave. E
Saturday, Dec. 6
- Sip and support local at Good Neighbour Brewing’s Local Maker Market. 2 pm to 6 pm at 110 Sherbrook St.
- Viva Manitoba Festival at the West End Cultural Centre. 8 pm to 11 pm at 586 Ellice Ave.
- Join Wab Kinew and members of the legislative assembly to celebrate the holidays at the Legislative Building Holiday Open House. 11 am at 450 Broadway
- The School of Contemporary Dancers’ Professional Program presents Exchange Projects featuring new choreography and an all-student cast at Gas Station Art Centre. 7:30 pm at 445 River Ave.
- Breakfast with Santa and a Wackydoodle Dance Party. 9 am to 12:30 pm at 90 Ashland Ave.
- Christmas Movie Trivia Night with The Reel Debaters Podcast at Little Brown Jug. 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm at 336 William Ave.
- Christmas Craft Market at Dalnavert Museum. 11 am to 4 pm at 61 Carlton St.
- Glenwood Community Centre Christmas Market. 9:30 am to 3:30 pm at 27 Overton St.
- How to Train Your Dragon in Concert at the Centennial Concert Hall. 7:30 pm at 555 Main St.
Sunday, Dec. 7
- Brunch with Santa at The Leaf. 9 am to 1:30 pm at the Leaf Event Hall
- Groove and munch at The Funky Brunch — delicious bites and funky vibes at James Avenue Pumphouse. 11 am to 3:30 pm at 2-109 James Ave.
- Breathe, reflect and restore at Breathwork with Cas’ sound bath workshop. 6 pm to 7 pm at 66 King St.
- The School of Contemporary Dancers’ Professional Program presents Exchange Projects featuring new choreography and an all-student cast at Gas Station Art Centre. 7:30 pm at 445 River Ave.
- Shop and swap for the holidays at This Must Be The Place’s Holiday Market and Clothing Swap. 12 pm to 8 pm at 484 Stradbrook Ave.
- Sip and support local at Good Neighbour Brewing’s Local Maker Market. 12 pm to 4 pm at 110 Sherbrook St.
- Dinner and a Movie: Home Alone at the Metropolitan Entertainment Centre. 4 pm at 281 Donald St.
- Nutcracker Dreams - Rusalka Ukrainian Dance Ensemble Christmas Open House at the Ukrainian National Federation. 2 pm to 5 pm at 935 Main St.
- How to Train Your Dragon in Concert at the Centennial Concert Hall. 2 pm at 555 Main St.
- Girls Brunchmas at the Park Theatre. 10 am to 1 pm at 698 Osborne St.
- The Veiled Raven presents A Yuletide Artisan Market at the Deer Lodge Community Centre. 11 am to 5 pm at 323 Bruce Ave.
Monday, Dec. 8
- Roll into Damecca Lounge for their sushi making workshop. 6 pm at 305 Madison St.
Tuesday, Dec. 9
- Trivia Night at Kilter Brewing Co. 7:30 pm to 10 pm at 450 rue Deschambault
- Nature Manitoba presents an introduction to zebra mussels as an aquatic invasive species. 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm at 1750 Grosvenor Ave.
To submit future event listings, shoot us an email at ryan@weheartwinnipeg.ca