Things to do in Manitoba this weekend: June 21-23
Weekend Events
June 21-23, 2024
Here are some of the events taking place around Manitoba from June 21-23.
Alleyways in the Exchange
Friday, 5 p.m.
Exchange District
Explore a unique market, live performances, an art lounge and more in Winnipeg’s most walkable urban neighbourhood.
Corydon Avenue Concert Series
Friday, 7 p.m.
Hugo St. N.
Band: Shake It Up
Saturday, 7 p.m.
Cockburn St. S.
Band: Vintage Groove
Dance under the stars in Little Italy to live music performed by local musicians.
Gimli Harbour Concert Series
Saturday, 7 pm
Gimli
Band: The Inclines
Enjoy a free outdoor performance with Lake Winnipeg as your backdrop.
East St. Paul Day
Saturday, 11 a.m.
East St. Paul Arena
The debut celebration of the community’s spirit. Events include a parade, live performances, family-friendly fun, foam party and drone show.
Summer Solstice Days
Friday & Saturday
Baldur
Welcome the summer with a free pancake breakfast, movie night, children’s entertainment, car show and more.
Boissevain Fair
Saturday & Sunday
Boissevain Fairgrounds
The annual fair includes horse and cattle shows, 4H musical ride, a steak night and fireworks.
Manitoba Highland Gathering
Saturday & Sunday
Legacy Park Recreation Centre, East Selkirk
The 56th annual event returns with lively bagpipe tunes, Scottish dances, traditional highland sports, historical villages and genealogy workshops.
Lieutenant Governor’s Levee on the Lawn
Saturday, 1 p.m.
Government House, 10 Kennedy St.
Lt.-Gov. Anita Neville opens Government House for tours. On the lawn, enjoy musical performances, stories, food trucks and more. Donations of dry or canned food for the Sharing Hope Initiative will be accepted.
K-pop Con Winnipeg
Saturday, 3p.m.-12 a.m.
Delta Hotel
Winnipeg’s first ever celebration of K-pop, featuring a marketplace, dance performances and DJ. Tickets required.
NUOVOCE Chamber Choir “Celebrate” Concerts
Saturday, 3 & 7 p.m.
1-240 Tache Ave.
NUOVOCE’s 5th anniversary concerts will feature new choral works, and some old favourites. Requires Tickets.
Sips, Snacks & Snaps - Explore West Broadway
Saturday, 5 p.m.
54 Westgate
West Broadway BIZ’s photography tour takes you on a delicious journey through the neighbourhood’s culinary, cultural and architectural scene. Tickets are required.
Wilde Tea Party
Sunday, 1-4 p.m.
Dalnavert Museum
Enjoy tea, music and scene from “The Importance of Being Earnest” at an event honouring author Oscar Wilde. Tickets required.
Selkirk Pride
Sunday, 3 p.m.
Selkirk Waterfront
Celebrate diversity, equality and love in all its forms.
Wildlife Fun Event
Sunday, 3 p.m.
St. Vital Duck Pond
Meet Prairie Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre’s wildlife ambassadors and help create enrichment toys for the animals in their care. Please RSVP.
Indian City album release
Friday, 7 p.m.
Blue Note Park, 220 Main St.
Indian City celebrates the release of their new album with special guest Desiree Dorion. Tickets required.
Honeymoon Suite
Friday, 7 p.m.
Club Regent Event Centre
80s rock band Honeymoon Suite returns to Winnipeg with special guest Lee Aaron.
Manitoba Cornhole Championships
Saturday & Sunday, 11 a.m.
Pembina Curling Club
Come toss some bags and cheer on the province’s top throwers.
TD Winnipeg International Jazz Festival
Friday & Saturday
Various Venues
Nine days of live music from local, national and international jazz artists wraps up for a 35th year this weekend. Tickets required.
Winnipeg International Jewish Film Festival
Friday & Saturday
Rady JCC
A passion project and dramedy wrap up the final 2 days of the annual film festival. Tickets required.
Red River Exhibition
Friday-Sunday
Red River Ex Park
A final weekend of family fun, midway rides, live music and more.
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