Swingin’ at Sunset

• Free swing dance lessons
• Open to everyone. No dance experience is necessary.
• In between classes, music will be played to allow time for everyone to try out what they’ve learned.
• Come alone or bring a friend!

Lessons are from 6:00 and 7:30.

Tuesdays | 6:00 – 9:00 PM

Location: The Canopy

For more information, click here.

The most anticipated outdoor Latin dance event of the year. Hundreds of people of all ages and dance ability join hosts Salsa Explosion Dance Company under the canopy for intro dance lessons, dance showcases and social dancing to the rhythms of live bands and DJs.

July 7, 14, 21, 28 and August 18 & 25 | 6:00 – 10:30 PM

Location: The Canopy

Cost: Free!

Click here for more information.

2019 Summer Entertainment Series

The Assiniboine Park Conservancy is excited to offer a fantastic line-up of musical acts, movies and art exhibitions as part of the 2019 Summer Entertainment Series, running June through August at Assiniboine Park. All of the events are free. Everyone is welcome.

Check out the full schedule here.

The Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra is hosting a free community celebration on Thursday, June 27th at 7:30 pm.

Join conductor, Daniel Raiskin, and some of Winnipeg’s top musicians for a fun and free community celebration to celebrate the summer!

Tickets are free but require advance reservations. 

BOOK YOUR TICKETS TODAY!

The Winnipeg Fringe  is a theatre festival that takes place from July 17-28. During the festival, Winnipeggers attend theatre productions, watch live musical performances in Old Market Square and enjoy other activities such as shopping at the outdoor market.

The festival relies on the help of more than 800 volunteers to make the festival a success! Volunteers assist guests and performers, making sure everyone has an enjoyable Fringe experience. Teams of volunteers sell tickets and usher for performances at 30 venues located in the Exchange District and downtown Winnipeg; help the youngest Fringers with games and activities at Kids Fringe; assist patrons and answer questions at the Info Tent in Old Market Square plus several other opportunities.

Reasons to Volunteer:

• Meet new people
• Develop and share your skills
• Contribute to the community and help revitalize downtown
• Share your interest in the arts
• Get the inside scoop about great Fringe shows

Other Benefits:

• A fun, relaxed, supportive environment
• A Fringe team member t-shirt
• Complimentary tickets to shows
• Kick-off pizza party and volunteer appreciation events
• Refreshments & snacks
• Prize draws
• Work experience

Click here for more information or to register as a volunteer.

Happy May Long! This is a friendly reminder that there will be no classes on Monday, May 20th 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!

May 12, 2019 is Manitoba’s 149^th birthday!

The Manitoba Museum will be hosting a special celebration on Saturday, May 11th.

HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:

• FREE ADMISSION to the Museum Galleries, Science Gallery, and Planetarium shows all day long!
• DISCOUNTED ADMISSION ($10 per person) to BODY WORLDS: ANIMAL INSIDE OUT feature exhibition in Alloway Hall
• ATTEND the Arts, Culture, Heritage and Science Fair in Festival Hall
• CREATE your own Manitoba flag crafts
• ENJOY a Scavenger Hunt in the Museum Galleries for a chance to win a fabulous prize provided by Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries
• INVESTIGATE the Museum’s Choice: Fossil Favourites From Across Canada temporary exhibit in the Discovery Room
• VOTE for your favourite Animal Inside Out cake in the cake decorating contest in Festival Hall
• WATCH the formal program with greetings from dignitaries at 2:30 pm in Festival Hall
• FREE cake at 2:30 pm in Festival Hall

Where: Manitoba Museum, 190 Rupert Avenue

When: Saturday, May 11th, from 11:00am -5:00pm

Click here for more information.

About this Event

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 click here.

• Who: International Students
• What: Free skating activity
• When: February 1^st, 10:30am-12:30pm
• Where: The Forks (participants should meet at the Iceland Skate Rental kiosk in The Forks)
• How much? FREE (includes skate rental, hot chocolate and mini doughnuts)

***Please note that Friday, February 1^st is a PD day for instructors. Classes are cancelled for students, so this is a great opportunity for students to meet new people, try something new and practice their English outside of class.

Registration is required. Please go to Jillian’s / Lauren’s offices to register. Registration opens on Thursday, January 24^th at 12:00.