From arts and culture to holiday markets galore, here's a look at things to do in Winnipeg the week of Nov. 19 to Nov. 25.
Wednesday, Nov. 19
- Kick it old school with Lauryn Hill at The Burt
- Queer Comedy Night at Little Brown Jug. 8 pm at 336 William Ave.
Thursday, Nov. 20
- Hit up Transcona for an evening filled with holiday lights, festive music, seasonal drinks and a vibrant vendor market at the Transcona BIZ Holiday Hop. 5 pm to 8:30 pm at multiple locations. More details here.
- The Winnipeg Folk Festival presents Julian Taylor and Logan Staats at the Park Theatre
- Bobby Dove live at Times Change(d) High & Lonesome Club. 8:30 pm at 234 Main St.
- Unleash your inner artist at the Shrugging Doctor Beverage Company’s Paint Party. 7 pm to 9 pm at 483 Berry St.
- Drag show meets axe throwing at the Smash N Axe Disco Arcade. 7 pm at 1763 Henderson Hwy.
Friday, Nov. 21
- Day 1 of Third + Bird’s Christmas Market kicks off with more than 170 vendors at Red River Exhibition Place. 5:30 pm to 9 pm at 3977 Portage Ave. (Day 1/3)
- Real Love Winnipeg presents Living Hour’s Internal Drone Infinity album release at the Park Theatre
- Slow Leaves and Mason Melle featuring Austin Parachoniak play Times Change(d) High & Lonesome Club. 9 pm at 234 Main St.
- Manitoba Music and WAG-Qaumajuq’s BPM series continues with a free concert featuring Adiyo, DXXN and DJ Saint in the iconic gallery space. 6 pm at 300 Memorial Blvd.
- Absolute Britney: Tribute to Britney Spears at Club Regent Event Centre
Saturday, Nov. 22
- North Kildonan Mennonite Brethren Church Christmas Market. 1315 Gateway Rd.
- Winnipeg Mennonite School Christmas Craft Market. 250 Bedson St.
- Piece it Together’s Annual Christmas Quilt and Craft Sale. 150 Bayridge Ave.
- Bronx Park Community Centre Craft Sale. 720 Henderson Hwy.
- Louis Riel Arts & Technology Centre Winter Market. 5 De Bourmont Ave.
- Join Papiiro and Little Sips Coffee Co., for a pop-up Java and Journal event at Cubby Studios. 11 am to 7 pm at 841 Corydon Ave. (Day 1/2)
- Third + Bird’s Christmas Market continues with more than 170 vendors at Red River Exhibition Place. 9 am to 5:45 pm at 3977 Portage Ave. (Day 2/3)
- Grammy-nominated heavyweights TRIVIUM at the Burt
- Allan Rayman in concert at the Park Theatre
- Join neighbours, families and local performers for Play it Forward: The South Osborne Commons show — a family-friendly event featuring live entertainment, a dessert auction, raffle and fun activities for kids. 3 pm to 5 pm at 525 Beresford Ave.
- Catch a local indie pop rock double bill featuring Mise en Scene and Bullrider at Times Change(d) High & Lonesome Club. 9:30 pm at 234 Main St.
- Join Capital K Distillery for a crash course on making exceptional cocktails. 6 pm at 3-1680 Dublin Ave.
- Begin your day in a beautifully curated space where yoga, cacao and meditation come together at the St. Norbert Arts Centre. 10 am at Rue des Ruines du Monastere
- Discover unique holiday gifts and savour delicious food at the Allure Christmas Market. 10 am to 4 pm at 289 King St. (Day 1/2)
Sunday, Nov. 23
- Tails of Freedom Rescue’s Whisker Wonderland and Winter Maker’s Market at the Deer Lodge Community Centre. 3223 Bruce Ave.
- Join Papiiro and Little Sips Coffee Co., for a pop-up Java and Journal event at Cubby Studios. 11 am to 6 pm at 841 Corydon Ave. (Day 2/2)
- Third + Bird’s Christmas Market concludes with more than 170 vendors at Red River Exhibition Place. 12 pm to 4:30 pm at 3977 Portage Ave. (Day 3/3)
- Celebrate 25 years of noise with Silverstein at the Burt
- Discover unique holiday gifts and savour delicious food at the Allure Christmas Market. 10 am to 4 pm at 289 King St. (Day 2/2)
- The Black Film Collective showcases members’ films to the community at the Park Theatre. 7 pm at 698 Osborne St.
- Experience tranquility in a taproom at Kilter’s Beer + Yoga Flow. 11:30 am at 450 Rue Deschambault
- Chill out with timeless music, Brazilian flavour and good vibes at the Centre Culturel Franco-Manitobain’s Bossa Nova Lounge. 7 pm at 340 Provencher Blvd.
Monday, Nov. 24
- Join an animal ambassador from Prairie Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre — Nadie the Great Grey Owl! — for an unforgettable evening of needle felting at ARTlington Studios. 6:30 pm at 618 Arlington St.
Tuesday, Nov. 25
- Just a year after their extremely well-received set at the 2024 Burt Block Party, Sloan returns to Winnipeg for another show at the Burt (inside this time!)
- Join local photographer Ryan Lucenkiw at Don’s Photo to learn all about astrolandscape photography. 7 pm to 9 pm at 1839 Main St.
- GroundSwell and WAG-Qaumajuq co-present GS2: North/South, a unique gallery concert featuring throat singing, violas and percussion. 7 pm at 300 Memorial Blvd.
- Level up your latch-hook learning at Wool Mountain Studios. 6:30 pm at 618 Arlington St.
- Get crafty at the Two Macaws Concept Store’s Linocut Christmas Card Workshop. 6 pm at 68 Albert St.
- Soap Scum presents Space Quest! A comedy show in space! at Sidestage. 7:30 pm at 700 Osborne St.