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Chess in the Court (free!)
Thursdays! March 4 - April 29. Kennedy Court, 2nd floor, Portage Place.
Get in the game! Thursdays in March and April, join the Downtown BIZ and the Manitoba Chess Association for a game of chess. Walk-ups are welcome, so come early to sign up. Call the BIZ at 958-4640 for more information and tournament details. |
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Stitch ’n Bitch for International Women's Day
March 6 at MAWA, 611 Main Street
Free! All genders welcome! Snacks will be served! Our much-anticipated second annual IWD S’n'B event! Four master craftswomen will be on hand between noon and 4pm to share their skills in wool dying, crochet, bookmaking and doll making. Come early and stay late! Enjoy good food, good company and some good-old-fashioned fun making crafts with friends. This event is cosponsored by The Manitoba Crafts Council, The Institute for Women’s and Gender Studies at the University of Winnipeg, The Manitoba Crafts Museum and Library, and The Edge. |
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Lebowskipalooza 2010
March 6. The Dude is coming back to Winnipeg! Fans of the 1998 cult movie The Big Lebowski will gather at the Garrick Centre, March 6, for Lebowskipalooza 2010, a fundraising event in support of the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba.
In addition to the film screening, fans will be encouraged to dress like their favourite characters and compete for prizes in Lebowski trivia and lobby games. |
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Sublime Synchronicity
March 12. A dinner and dance package. Experience Russian infused cuisine with Bergmann’s on Lombard and the Russian influenced ballet, Swan Lake. This sumptuous 4 course meal will have you ready to dive into Swan Lake. After dinner, make your way to the Centennial Concert Hall to watch the ballet classic. One night only, Friday, March 12! Package includes a 4 course dinner, tickets to Swan Lake, transportation to/from the Centennial Concert Hall for $98.95*/person (gratuity, taxes, surcharges and alcohol extra). |
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Freeze Frame Internationl Film Festival
March 4 - 13 at Globe Cinema and IMAX Theatre.
Freeze Frame presents an award-winning collection of films made for children and young people from the all over the world. During the Festival audiences both young and old enjoy:
•screenings of several feature films in 35 mm, and several collections of animated shorts and a couple of documentaries
•Post-screening discussions with international, Canadian and local guest artists
•Hands-on filmmaking workshops with those same guest artists
Young people are invited to take an active role in watching and discussing films with their teachers and parents as well as through participation on the Freeze Frame Youth Jury. |
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Stepping Out for Women’s Health Annual Fundraising Dinner
March 4 at Fort Garry Hotel
Cocktails 5:30 pm – Dinner 6:30 pm
Price: $125 (Stepping Out) or $200 (Stepping Up) per person
Entertainment: Provocative and hilarious monologues by Sarasvati Productions
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Mid Canada Boat Show
March 4-7 at Winnipeg Convention Centre.
The largest outdoor living show in Western Canada!
We’ve got three floors of everything you need for summer fun - the newest boats and motors, camping, fishing and water sports equipment, from the top manufacturers and suppliers in the industry. If you’re in the market for new outdoor gear, you can’t afford to miss this show.
Retailers will be offering their best prices of the season, and one lucky customer will win $5,000 towards the purchase of their new boat and motor! |
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Agriculture in the City
March 19-21 at the Forks Market. See, touch and taste what’s new in agriculture. There’s nothing else like it! Three days of interactive exhibits and presentations to bring people together in celebration of agriculture. This event will be held at The Forks Market on Friday: 9:30 am - 9:00 pm; Saturday and Sunday: 9:30 am - 6:30 pm. |
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Art & Soul: Manitoba Overboard
March 20 at 8pm. Winnipeg Art Gallery.
Ahoy mateys! Set your anchor and come aboard! The S.S. WAG is trimmed and ready to take on passengers.
The WAG is overboard for Manitoba’s Homecoming with costumes, live music, DJ’s, dancing, art viewing, art creating, and so much more! Invite your mateys from abroad to join us for Manitoba’s most creative Homecoming event.
Come in costume! From the Golden Boy to Burton Cummings, Jeanne’s cakes to Old Dutch potato chips, be inspired by Manitoba icons and symbols, including its nautical history. |
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Live This Life Expo
March 20-21. The Fort Garry Hotel, Spa & Conference Centre
The first annual show will be the premier lifestyle and wellness show in Manitoba. We will create the best event experience for you - with capacity for over 80 trade exhibitors, yoga classes by some of the best teachers in North America, numerous ‘living well’ seminars, in depth workshops, healthy cooking demonstrations, and medical and aesthetic spa demonstration. |
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Festival of Fools (free!)
March 27 - April 3 at The Forks Centre Court & Tower Atrium.
The entirely FREE Festival runs from Saturday, March 27 to Saturday, April 3 and features performances by magicians, clowns, jugglers, comedians and high strung aerial acts. |
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Banner Competition Display
Until March 31. 2nd floor, Portage Place
Check out the entries we received for the Chinatown and Main Street Banner competitions from now until March 31 in Portage Place on the 2nd floor next to Ricki's. |
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Over The Top!
March 21 at MAWA, 611 Main Street.
Mentoring Artists for Women's Art (MAWA) invites you to the annual Over The Top! art auction and cupcake party. Feast your eyes on exciting new work from dozens of top artists. Bidding on each work starts at just $50, so this is your chance to snap up some amazing art for your collection! And don't forget to sample some of the loveliest cupcakes you've ever seen.
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The Beatles! Backstage and Behind the Scenes
Until April 11. Manitoba Museum. A rare opportunity for music lovers to see 84 previously unpublished photos of the Fab Four’s first North American tour. This is the very first time these photographs will be accessible to Manitobans.
This fine art photography exhibit features landmark photos from the CBS Television archives, as well the work of LIFE magazine photojournalist Bill Eppridge – both known for their powerful, rare images of early Beatles’ history. Their extraordinary talent has made The Beatles! Backstage and Behind the Scenes one of the most popular travelling exhibitions in North America. |
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Winnipeg Art Gallery
Delicate Beauty: The Ruby Ashdown Porcelain Collection
An exhibition of 18th- and 19th-century British porcelain. The 120 works in the exhibition are part of a 280-piece collection donated to the WAG by Winnipeg collector Mrs. Ruby Ashdown. Until April 18.
Tony Scherman: A Major Acquisition
Encaustic painting is the art of painting with hot wax and Canadian artist Tony Scherman is one of the most provocative practitioners of this challenging art. Exhibition continues until March 14.
15 Minutes
Artist Andy Warhol once said that everyone would, sooner or later, have their own 15 minutes of fame and that’s what the Winnipeg Art Gallery is offering to city artists through their new program 15 Minutes. This free, ongoing series of artist salon evenings takes place the first Thursday of every month. Admission is free.
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The Art of Warner Bros. Cartoons
March 5 to May 30 at the Winnipeg Art Gallery.
Within the last decades, the Warner Bros. cartoon studio has earned both critical and popular acclaim as the producers of the finest, funniest, and most inventive animated shorts ever made. The Hollywood studio developed and perfected the kind of antic, irreverent, street-smart humour that has characterized much of short-subject animation ever since. Along the way, the Warner shop won six Academy Awards, and created more cartoon stars than any other studio, including Porky Pig, Daffy Duck, Elmer Fudd, Bugs Bunny, and Tweety and Sylvester. |
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The Manitoba Museum
WINTER HOURS (until May 21, 2010)
OPEN Tuesday to Friday 10:00am - 4:00pm
OPEN Saturday & Sunday 11:00am - 5:00pm
CLOSED Monday
The Winnipeg General Strike 90th Anniversary Exhibition - In the Discovery Room at the Manitoba Museum, open daily from 10am – 5pm throughout the summer, and included with Museum admission |
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Costume Museum of Canada
Until April 4 - Native/American Apparel
Guest curator: Jenny Western, Urban Shaman
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The Forks
March 13 - 14 | 7th Annual Art Festival & Auction | Centre Court
Red River College (RRC) Graphic Design students create original works of art in just over 24 hours.
Steve Vogelsang will auction off the artwork Sunday afternoon with proceeds going to Winnipeg Harvest and RRC Graphic Design Students' Graduation Fund.
Sundays - Snowboard Clinics,
1:30pm – 3:30pm. Visit the snowboard hill for tips and instructions from a certified instructor.
Tuesdays - Seniors’ Day at The Forks Market
Tuesdays - S.M.A.R.T. Exercise Class (Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together) | 10am | The Forks Market, Tower Atrium
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5 New Artists
Until March 15. Mayberry Fine Art, 212 McDermot in the Exchange, opens its “5 New Artists” show with public reception on Sat., February 27 from 11am to 5pm. All welcome.
Thirty works (priced from $350 to $9,000) by Winnipeggers Hashim Hannoon and Terry Watkinson, Toronto’s Mandy Budan and Celia Neubauer, Vancouver’s Nikol Haskova, (Hannoon and Watkinson in attendance.)
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Cre8ery
Until March 9. Just As I Am by Rodney Braun, Eve Studios
Just As I Am is a poignant portrayal of human dignity, equality, and beauty. Through this exhibition, you are offered the opportunity to see the beauty of body and soul together in all its wonderful diversity and complexity; with the contrasting realization that we are much the same.
March 11 - 23. Leigh Konyk, Mixed media, Collage & Assemblage
Opening Reception: March 11, 7-11 pm
FREE to attend, all are welcome!
With this exhibition, Leigh Konyk extends her investigation into photo collage and experimentation with new materials, mediums and imagery to produce complex, layered images that evoke multiple interpretations. Beginning with one main photo as the central focus, ideas, words and images merge together, creating visual narratives; a dialogue with memory and personal history, human behaviour and family dynamics including the complex, yet universal life experiences we all seem to share. |
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Urban Shaman
Until March 27. Writing Home the art of Bonnie Devine, curated by Faye Heavyshield
Until March 27. Becoming Unwritten by artist John Hupfield
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Swan Lake
March 10 - 14 at Centennial Concert Hall.
After 150 years of performances, Swan Lake is still the world's most popular ballet. Odette is a princess who has been turned into a swan by the wicked von Rothbart. But for a few precious hours every night, she transforms into a woman. On one of these nights, she falls in love with Prince Siegfried. |
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Queen - It’s A Kinda Magic
March 10 at 8pm. Pantages Playhouse Theatre.
After capturing the hearts of over 250,000 Queen fans and conquering stages across the globe, Queen – It’s A Kinda Magic is set to rock again…this time in Winnipeg!
Re-creates the excitement, energy and theatrics of Queen’s last world tour with Freddy Mercury at the helm. |
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Mother Courage & her Children
Until March 6. MTC.
A corrosive comedy and a profound statement against war. The play follows the
worldly-wise Mother Courage who trails the armies during a war in Europe, shadowing the destruction
as she sells provisions from her wagon to whoever will grease her palm. But the war exacts a price – as war always does – and Mother Courage’s soaring profits are tempered by searing loss. In this epic masterpiece, Brecht pits human virtue against the business of war. |
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Looking Back West
Until March 6 at MTC Warehouse.
Perry leaves an unstable family life to walk the perilous line as a runaway. As he searches for a sense of home, the teenager connects with other wounded souls — from a fellow runaway to the flawed, but well-meaning family that takes him in — and with animals he knows he can trust. From a spot in Madison Square Park in New York City, Perry takes us on an adventure that is at once heartbreaking, surprising and full of hope. |
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MTS Centre
260 Hargrave Street
March 6 & 7 - Monster Jam
March 15 - Old Timers Hockey
March 30 - Tim McGraw
March 31 - Hedley |
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Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra
Tickets available at www.ticketmaster.ca or (204) 780-3333
March 5, 8pm – Dangerous Liaisons
March 6, 8pm – One Thousand and One Arabian Nights
March 7, 2pm – How The Gimquat Found Her Song
March 19-20, 8pm – Berstein, Gershwin, Ravel
March 26-28 – Classic Movie Heroes & Villians |
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Manitoba Moose
Hard-hitting hockey action from September until April.
March 2 & 3 vs. Worcester Sharks
March 12 & 13 vs. Rockford Ice Dogs
March 19 &21 vs. Grand Rapids Griffins |
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Kids Explore Spring Break Day Camp
March 29-April 1. Manitoba Children's Museum. Registration is now open for our Kids Explore Spring Break Day Camp. Make new friends and build memories to take back
to school during this special week. With days like The World’s a Stage, MCM Scientists, Art Smart, and Party Around the
World, the week will whizz by. Daily or weekly registration is available. |
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Folk for Families
Children love folk music too! There’s no time like the present to get our wee folk in the festival spirit! Local family performers will have little ones singing, dancing, and learning, all while having fun.
Saturday afternoons at 1:30–2:30 p.m., at the Millennium Library Children’s Services. Admission is free.
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Manitoba Children's Museum
Check out the new museum plans!
Rogers Movie Nights
Free with museum admission, grab a snack and settle in for the show on Saturdays starting at 4:00PM.
Project du Jours
Come create with us!
Join us in the foyer on Saturdays and Sundays for our Project du Jour craft!
Mini Mondays
Mondays at the Manitoba Children’s Museum are very special days!
Every Monday from 10:00AM to 2:00PM, we tailor crafts and activities to suit the needs of our youngest visitors.
We will be offering special guided crafts at the Project du Jour table and storytimes at 11:30AM and 1:30PM in the TV Studio. |
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The Fairmont
Live Jazz on Thursdays 5pm - 8pm
Lobby on York
295 York Ave, 896-7275 - Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings.
Shannon's Irish Pub
175 Carlton Street, 943-2302 - Live Music Every Night!
LO Pub
330 Kennedy Street, 943-5581
Earls on Main
191 Main Street, 989-0103
Times Change(d) High and Lonesome Club
234 Main Street, 957-0982
Paragon Restaurant & Bar
220 Carlton Street - Live Jazz on Fridays, 480-3212
The Pyramid Cabaret
176 Fort Street, 957-7777
The Regal Beagle
Marlborough Hotel, 331 Smith Street, 942-6411
Inn at the Forks
Jazz at The Forks - every Thursday thru Saturday 9 pm to midnight., 944-2445
Pony Corral Downtown
Catch the Pony Express Shuttle to and from the MTS Centre,
942-8300
Finn McCue's
Johnston Terminal at the Forks, 944-8118 |
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Globe Cinema
393 Portage Ave, in Portage Place, 694-5623
Now Playing:
Crazy Heart
Shutter Island
The Last Station
Dinner and Movie promo with the Line Up and The Matador restaurants. See online for details. |
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IMAX Theatre
393 Portage Ave, in Portage Place, 987-4399
Now Playing:
Wild Ocean 3D (G)
EGYPT 3D: Secrets of the Mummies (G)
Greece: Secrets of the Past (G)
Human Body (G)
Alaska (G)
Coral Reef Adventure (G)
Space Station (G)
Everest (G) |
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Easter at Portage Place
March. Spend $25 at any Portage Place merchant and bring your receipts to Customer Service for a FREE family movie pass to see Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. While you’re there, crack open an Easter egg for prizes, gift cards, and special offers. (While supplies last) |
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Daycare Openings!
Children's House Montessori has been serving the Downtown for over 40 Years. Located at 150 Pacific Avenue, Children’s House is a licensed non-profit independent school that has been providing a high quality of early childhood education. Children’s House offers Montessori-based Nursery and Kindergarten programs for children from 2-1/2 to 6 years of age. Through our well-qualified staff of teachers and our carefully designed programs and learning environment, Children’s House nurtures the development of children intellectually, physically, socially, and emotionally.
We still have a few spaces in our programs for 2010-2011. |
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The Great Save
March 12 at MTS Centre from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.. Canadian Blood Services, in partnership with True North Sports & Entertainment, and the Manitoba Moose, will be staging the largest mobile blood donor clinic ever held in Manitoba.
We are looking to attract more than 600 donors and collect more than 400 units of blood. We are targeting current eligible donors and new donors working downtown.
Your assistance in our collecting of 400 units of blood would mean that as many as 1,200 lives would be saved.
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Manitoba Crafts Museum Workshops
Gift Box Making Workshop
March 6 from 12pm – 3pm
In this workshop you will use card stock, and ST. Armand paper to make a pyramid shaped box, a rectangular card case, and a decorative portfolio envelope. $25 or $20 for Manitoba Crafts Museum and Library Members
Needle Felting
March 13. Manitoba Crafts Museum and Library. With this method of dry wool felting you will learn how to make designs on a flat felting surface, or create a three dimensional felted piece, such as an animal. All materials are provided, and you will leave with the tools you need to do work on projects on your own.
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Statistics Canada Seminars
March 11. Understanding Demographic Data (1 day)
For individuals who wish to gain a basic knowledge to better understand data, tables and documentation relating to demography in order to assist them in creating a better analysis. This workshop constitutes presentations, discussions and practical exercises. It reviews various concepts related to demography (birth rates, death rates, fertility, the aging population, natural growth, migration...) as well as the methods used in population projections and estimations.
March 25. How to Use 2006 Census Data (1 Day)
The Census of Population is the most comprehensive source of data on the demographic, social and economic characteristics of Canadians. This workshop deals with the content, geography, products and services of the 2006 Census. It provides demonstration and hands-on exercises with the 2006 Census CD-ROMs. |
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Follow Downtown Peggy on Twitter!
Find out what Downtown Peggy is up to this week! She has her finger on the pulse of downtown Winnipeg.
Follow her on Twitter to be the first to find out what's happening and what's new downtown. |
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Facebook Us!
Facebook has been a great way for us to hear ideas and get feedback from Winnipeggers who want to help improve downtown.
We want to hear from you too! Click here to become a fan of the Downtown Winnipeg BIZ on Facebook and have your say! |
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Women’s Enterprise Centre of Manitoba
The Women’s Enterprise Centre of Manitoba is a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting women throughout Manitoba start and grow their own businesses. It does this by providing three key services: business training and skill development, one-on-one business advising, and business loans up to $150,000. Click here link to view a complete line-up of the seminars and business events they are offering this season. |
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Dinner and a Symphony
The WSO is presenting a gourmet journey of fine food and symphony music in partnership with: Bergmann’s on Lombard, Fude, Bistro 7 and Lobby on York, all in one location at the Centennial Concert Hall.
March 27 - Classic Movie Heroes and Villains with Bergmann’s on Lombard
May 15 - Pines, Fountains & Festivals with Lobby on York
Dinner at 5:30 pm; Concert at 8:00 pm
Click here for more information including the menu for each dinner! |
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Every Thursday from 12pm-2pm from March 4 – April 29, chess players will make their best moves against opponents in Kennedy Court at Portage Place.
"D". D is for downtown, delicious, delightful, watering holes...okay, so watering holes is two words and begins with a 'W' but you get the picture. Oh wait, do you get the picture? How about I just paint it for those of you still wondering what I'm talking about! 
