FESTIVAL DU VOYAGEUR
February 16 – 25, 2018
Embrace winter at Western Canada's
largest winter festival where you
can admire giant snow sculptures,
dance and jig to lively music, attend
concerts, enjoy French Canadian
foods and meet the historical
characters of Fort Gibraltar. Festival
du Voyageur is a kitchen party not to
be missed that bonds the traditions
of the past with the vitality of the
franco-manitobain community of
today.
Tel: 204.237.7692
Email: info@heho.ca
www.heho.ca
FREEZE FRAME
INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
FOR KIDS OF ALL AGES
March 4 – 11, 2018
Freeze Frame presents films from
around the world, offers exciting
workshops in both French and
English, and provides a digital
playground of drop-in interactive
media art activities in the Freeze
Frame Media Zone. Some workshops
and screenings require advance
bookings, while many Freeze Frame
events are free for the whole family.
Centre culturel franco-manitobain,
340 Provencher Boulevard – St. Boniface
Tel: 204.949.9355
Email: info@freezeframeonline.org
www.freezeframeonline.org
WINNIPEG COMEDY
FESTIVAL
April 9 – 15, 2018
Canada's funniest comics converge
in Winnipeg for hilarious stand-up,
sketch, and improvisational comedy.
This nationally televised festival
delivers the laughs at venues ranging
from large theatres to intimate clubs.
Tel: 204.284.9477
Email: info@winnipegcomedyfestival.com
www.winnipegcomedyfestival.com
MANITO AHBEE FESTIVAL
May 16 – 20, 2018
Ignite your spirit and celebrate
Indigenous arts, culture and music
at the 2018 Manito Ahbee Festival,
presented by Casinos of Winnipeg.
The 13th annual festival features the
International Pow Wow, Indigenous
Music Awards, Indigenous Music
Conference, Casinos of Winnipeg
Indigenous Marketplace and more!
Tel: 204.956.1849
Email: info@manitoahbee.com
www.manitoahbee.com
PRIDE WINNIPEG FESTIVAL
May 25 – June 3, 2018
Celebrate the diverse community
that supports LGBTTQ (lesbian, gay,
bisexual, transgender, two-spirit, and
queer) people. Festivities include
a flag-raising at City Hall, sports
tournaments, barbecues, art shows,
live entertainment, artisans, Queer
Beer Tent for adults, the city's biggest
dance party and much more. It
culminates with a Pride Day parade
and rally at the Manitoba Legislative
Building on Sunday, June 3, 2018.
Email: info@pridewinnipeg.com
www.pridewinnipeg.com
DOORS OPEN WINNIPEG
May 26 & 27, 2018
Heritage Winnipeg is very pleased
to present the 15th annual Doors
Open Winnipeg event. Explore over
90 of Winnipeg's most fascinating
buildings, walking tours and events
during this FREE weekend. If you
love history and appreciate unique
architecture, come discover the tales
held within some of Winnipeg's most
impressive walls. Volunteers will be
on hand at each building for tours
and to answer questions. Watch for
all the details in the Winnipeg Free
Press insert.
Tel: 204.942.2663
Email: info@heritagewinnipeg.com
www.doorsopenwinnipeg.ca or
www.heritagewinnipeg.com
Manito Ahbee: Jen Doerksen Festival du Voyageur: Dan Harper
www.tourismwinnipeg.com
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