For two weeks in August, Winnipeg is home to Folklorama, the largest and longest-running multicultural festival of its kind in the world!

On Saturday, July 28th, join Folklorama in kicking off the 2018 Folklorama Festival at the Lyric Theatre at Assiniboine Park, from 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

This is a free event that offers fun for the whole family. Activities include:

• interactive children’s activities
• cultural demonstrations and workshops
• a live show featuring cultural performing groups

For more information on the kick-off event, click here.

If you would like learn more about Folklorama, please click here or visit the website at www.folklorama.ca.

Put on your dancing shoes every Sunday for Salsa Sundays at The Forks. Enjoy performances by local and international groups and learn some new moves with free dance classes.

The show starts at 6:00 pm every Sunday, under The Canopy.

Everyone is welcome!

For more information, click here.

The red and green Trolley travels from The Forks in downtown Winnipeg to Assiniboine Park Zoo, making stops within Assiniboine Park, before returning to The Forks. This route is repeated several times throughout the day. Route maps are posted on signs throughout the Park and at the stop located at Inn at The Forks.

The trolley leaves from the Inn at the Forks several times a day.

For more information, click here.

On Tuesday, June 19th, the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra will host a fun and free community celebration featuring loads of amazing Winnipeg talent. It will be a perfectly musical summer evening!

Where?

• Centennial Concert Hall, 555 Main Street

When?

• Tuesday, June 19th, 7:30PM

For free tickets, please visit your Student Integration Coordinators, Jillian or Lauren in rooms 419 / 418.

Every year, on the last weekend of May, Heritage Winnipeg presents Doors Open Winnipeg. This is a free public event that showcases Winnipeg’s architecture, history and culture. On Saturday, May 26th and Sunday, May 27th, the public will have the opportunity to visit over 80 buildings and sites around the city and participate in a variety of tours.

For more information, please visit Doors Open Winnipeg.

Happy May Long! This is a friendly reminder that there will be no classes on Monday, May 21st as it’s the Victoria Day National holiday.

Victoria Day is a Canadian statutory holiday celebrated on the Monday before May 25th. It honours Queen Victoria’s birthday.

To celebrate the long weekend, some Winnipeggers go out of town to go camping. Others spend time in the city, enjoying some fresh air at one of Winnipeg’s many parks.

Enjoy your long weekend!

Saturday, May 19th is the opening day of the St. Norbert Farmers’ Market. To celebrate, there will be performances from local musicians and dancers throughout the day.

When?

• 10:00AM: Southglen Fiddlers
• 11:15AM: Fiddle Jam
• Noon: Norman Chief Dancers
• 1:00PM: Manitoba Youth Strings

Where?

• St. Norbert Farmers’ Market, 3450 Pembina Hwy (next to St. Norbert Community Centre)

For more information, please click here.

If you walk or drive around town this Saturday and Sunday, you might notice that there are many items on the curb in front of people’s houses and apartments. That’s because this weekend is a Giveaway Weekend in Winnipeg. It’s a great time to get rid of some household items that you no longer use or to browse the curbs for some gently used finds.

Tips if you are giving away items:

• Place unwanted household items at the curb on your front street.
• Label each item with a FREE sticker or sign.
• Store items out of sight that you do not want to give away.
• Remove leftover items from the curb by dusk on Sunday.
• Do not put out any items that may be infected with bedbugs.

Tips if you are looking for items:

• Take only the items at the curb marked “FREE.”
• Check all items closely to ensure they are safe and in good condition before you put them in your vehicle or bring them into your home.
• Don’t walk or drive on private lawns or gardens.

For more information, please visit click here.

There are many free events to enjoy in Winnipeg this weekend.
Winnipeg’s very own football team, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, will host the Blue Bombers Fan Fest on Saturday, May 5th, from 9:00am – 2:00pm. There will be free snacks, fun activities for the whole family and a chance to meet the players. Click here for more information.
On Sunday, Winnipeg’s baseball team, the Goldeyes, will host their annual Open House at Shaw Park, from 10:00am-2:00pm. Fans can take a tour of the ball park, watch the team practice and enjoy some free food. Click here for more information.

The Language Training Centre would like to give a big, warm welcome to our new group of International Students! We are excited to help you to reach your goals in Canada. If you have any questions about settling in Winnipeg, please contact your Student Integration Coordinators, Jillian Hoogland (jhoogland@rrc.ca) and Lauren Joyce (ljoyce@rrc.ca).