WINNIPEG – The Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra is tackling one one of the greatest debates of all time – Star Wars vs Star Trek. The performance will feature live commentary from CJOB’s The Couch Potatoes, Brett Megarry and Jeff Braun who will represent opposing sides. “Star Wars has over four times the worldwide box office, but…
Potahto Week Returns to Winnipeg February 23 – March 3
WINNIPEG – Peak of the Market’s second annual Potahto Week gets underway Saturday, with local restaurants competing for bragging rights over the best Potahto dish in the city. From February 23 to March 3, Winnipeggers can visit any of the eighty-six participating restaurants to sample their tasty creations and vote online for their favourites. “We…
Louis Riel Day at the Zoo
WINNIPEG – It’s a full day of winter fun planned for Louis Riel Day at the Assiniboine Park Zoo. There is tons to do for families all weekend including checking out the new baby white-handed gibbon. This will be the first weekend visitors will be able to see the Zoo’s new white-handed gibbon baby. Born…
WSO Performs Grammy’s Ultimate Playlist
Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra (WSO) is teaming up with the Jeans n’ Classics band for a night of top-40 hits. The setlist includes songs by Maroon 5, Sia, Lorde, Coldplay, and Katy Perry, all with orchestral accompaniment. This is a show which both seasoned symphony goers and new patrons alike will find something to love. Now…
New Year’s Knockout Wows Wrestling Fans
WINNIPEG – Coming off a momentous 2018, Premier Championship Wrestling set the stage for another year of athletics and drama Saturday night at the home base, Double’s Fun Club in St. Vital. The PCW card featured 2 titles bouts and a mini tournament to determine a challenger for the import star appearing at the next…
Snowshoe Sunday is Back
WINNIPEG – The Living Prairie Museum is inviting you to get out your winter gear and join them for Snowshoe Sundays starting this Sunday, January 6th. The Museum will be open on the first and last Sunday of January and February fro 10-4pm. This is a great opportunity for members of the public to explore…
Take the Bus on New Year’s Eve
WINNIPEG – Make sure that you get home safely this New Year’s Eve and hop on a bus for FREE all evening long. The City of Winnipeg together with MPI are offering free transit starting at 7:00pm. on New Year’s Eve. The last bus will leave downtown at about 1:35am. The program applies to all…
Celebrate New Year’s Day with Lt.-Gov
Start the New Year off with an afternoon of fun and celebration at the annual New Year’s Levee. The Lt.-Gov Janice Filmon is inviting everyone to the Manitoba Legislative Building between 2:30 and 4 pm. on New Year’s Day. There will be sleigh rides around the Legislative Building for those willing to brave the weather…
Meet Santa at the Zoo
WINNIPEG – Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus at Assiniboine Park Zoo this weekend at the Zoo’s North Polar Party on December 15 and 16. They will be bringing holiday cheer and greeting guests in Tundra Grill from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm each day. “The holiday season is a great time of year for families…
St. Amant Centre Thrilled by Wrestling Action Sunday
Coming off an unprecedented 32 day wrestling tour from the Okanagan to Sudbury, Canadian Wrestling’s Elite turned in a top shelf effort for residents of the St. Amant Centre on Sunday . Every one of the wrestlers on the bill has taken part in the tour and most had competed in the 50 Man Rumble…