Winnipeg Events

Roots Above Branches Artists: Robyn Adam, Niamh Dooley, Danielle Fenn, Kristin Flattery, Sarah Stewart Dates: April 6 to May 19, 2018 Opening Reception: Friday April 6, 8pm-11pm Location: Main and Marvin Francis Media Art Gallery Artist Statement Roots Above Branches is a collective of five recent University of Manitoba – School of Art Indigenous graduates...

Brandon Boxing Club is hosting their annual steak night on May 3, 2018. There will be a 50/50, silent auction and some live sparring. Tickets are only $20. To get tickets stop at the Brandon Boxing Cub at 545 Pacific Ave., in Brandon or at R Dubz at 1-547 8th Street in Brandon.

Young United Church and Interesting Theatre present “Love Bertie” by Jock and Emily Warriner. Admission: Adults $20, children $10 Doors open 6:30 PM

You are cordially invited to the artists’ reception for Screening the 70s: Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of The Grand Western Canadian Screen Shop Artists will be present.

The Amazing Foot Race – Game of Thrones Homes Edition Part race, part tournament, with lots of fun challenges and tasks! On Saturday, May 5, 2018, Habitat for Humanity Women Build will host the 6th Annual Amazing Foot Race. Similar to the Amazing Race, the event is a fun challenge for teams of 2 to...

Craft and Vendor Sales, Saturday May 5th, 9 am to 3 pm in our Indoor Soccer Pitch Over 40 tables sold to date. Admission is free! Optional Harvest Donation Welcome. For additional information, please contact gatewaycraftsale@gmail.com

Try our club for free. TTC is a great place to play: 6 outdoor courts (2 with lights); all ages/levels; friendly inclusive play; reasonable membership/guest fees; drop-in play; organized leagues/ladders; adult lessons/kids’ camps. Rain date May 12.

Get Ready to get your spring colours on! You’ll run a 5 km race around beautiful Lac du Bonnet, running through a series of colour stations. Proceeds will go towards the natural playground at Centennial Elementary School. Get your tickets through http://www.raceroster.com.

680 CJOB is proud to support the 14th Annual Foodfare-Winnipeg Police Service Half Marathon on Sunday May 6, 2018! Registration is open now and expected to sell out for the 14th straight year!. There’s a half marathon, 2 person relay and 5 k events. Walkers are welcome! All participants receive a medal, shirt, breakfast and a secret finishers gift! Rates...

Steps for Life – Walking for Families of Workplace Tragedy is a fun 5km fundraising walk to help support families affected by workplace tragedy. It’s a unique way to educate your community about the devastating ripple effects of a workplace tragedy and how we can work together to prevent others from being injured or killed...

Join us on a scenic 4km walk down Waterfront Drive in support of the quality end-of-life care provided at Jocelyn House Hospice.

Join Kids Help Phone on Sunday, May 6, 2018, for the Walk so Kids Can Talk presented by BMO. Walk to help young people feel more empowered to take on life’s challenges, big and small. The 5k walk festivities will kick off at 10 am at the University of Winnipeg – Axworthy Health RecPlex. Register...

Tickets are now on sale for the 13th Annual Books & Brunch, a fundraiser by the Friends of the Winnipeg Public Library in support of library projects. A fabulous Gates Brunch is followed by “Books I Have Known and Loved” with guest speakers Gordon Goldsborough and Laurie Mustard. MC is Charlene Diehl. The event includes...

Health and human rights are located at a complex nexus in international affairs. The ability of people to enjoy optimal health is influenced by diverse structures in this international system including: trade agreements, patent regulations, visa regimes, refugee law, international development assistance, environmental regulations, human rights treaties, and UN initiatives like the Sustainable Development Goals...

Being biased is human; it is a product of how we are socialized as individuals. We need to understand our own biases and how we react to people that act differently from our socially ingrained expectations. The question business leaders need to ask is, “Where is unconscious bias in my company and what is the...

A & O‘s 55+ Housing & Active Lifestyles Expo provides older Manitoban adults and their families with a variety of housing options, active lifestyle opportunities and support services necessary for successful aging. In hosting our expo, we hope to empower older adults to make informed choices on transitioning from their family home to a new...

Friends Fundraising for Animal Shelters (FFAS) is having a fundraiser at Five Guys Burgers & Fries Community night. Five Guys will donate 20% of your purchase on May 10th to FFAS between 11:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. at all three locations. All proceeds go towards spay & neuter programs.

Thursday, MAY 10 at 7pm till 8pm. Artists: Robyn Adam, Niamh Dooley, Danielle Fenn, Kristin Flattery, Sarah Stewart Dates: April 6 to May 19, 2018 Location: Main and Marvin Francis Media Art Gallery As part of the “Roots Above Branches” exhibition, the five artists will speak about their own artwork and as a group show....

On display May 12 – September 3, 2018 Summoning all castle builders! Builders of all ages are invited to explore, build, and play in the Children’s Museum’s new travelling exhibition—Castle Builder! In this exhibition, guests are transported to a kingdom where they become castle builders, building their own toy castle brick by brick. In Castle...

Is holding a clothing sale on Saturday May 12, 2018 at 168 Wilton Street from 9:30am to 2pm. Ladies, Men’s & Children’s Clothing and accessories. Bargains galore.

Dig for the Cure is a fantastic way to get out, get active and raise money for CancerCare Manitoba Foundation. You and three friends will enjoy a day of beach volleyball, competitive or recreational, in Winnipeg’s newest sports facility The Beach Volleyball Centre and help Dig for the Cure. ● Saturday, May 12 ● Games...

May 12 is Manitoba Day – which makes it the perfect day to learn more about the province we call home. Soar into the museum from 11:00AM – 3:00PM and take part in a special craft, activity, and story time celebrating Manitoba’s official bird, the Great Grey Owl, and everything that’s great about our province!

Join us for science rendezvous a science/engineering/art mash-up carnival unlike any other, providing a free day of fun and discovery for all Manitobans. Including + 50 activities for the whole family, spectacular interactive exhibits, hands-on displays, and free shows. In partnership with: The University of Winnipeg, Red River College, and L’Université de Saint-Boniface. Free fun...

Karyn Pearson is the National Training Director & Regional Director for Western Canada for RSVP Ministries. She is an ordained minister with a master’s degree in ministry and over 30 years of serving in various roles and capacities in the local church and para-church settings. As an inspirational speaker with a teacher’s heart she has...