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Wednesday 8
REGINA FARMERS’ OUTDOOR MARKET City Square Plaza, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. See reginafarmersmarket.ca.
MAY FLOWERS STITCHED PAMPHLET This workshop with artist Gerda Osteneck uses handmade paper and wildflower seeds to make a pamphlet. Sunrise Library, 6–9 p.m. Register at reginalibrary.ca.
BOOK CLUB Tonight’s book: Michelle Obama, Becoming. Sunrise Library, 7 p.m. Register at reginalibrary.ca.
CALLING ALL AMATEUR RADIO FANS Drop-in session hosted by the Regina Amateur Radio Association. Regent Place Library, 7 p.m. See reginalibrary.ca.
MANAGING ANXIETY Presentation by Kent Klippenstine on understanding and coping with anxiety. Sherwood Village Library, 7–8 p.m. Register at reginalibrary.ca.
Thursday 9
WASCANA ART & CRAFT SHOW & SALE This event features original art and craft from members of the Aurora Art Guild and Prairie Artists Guild. Wascana Rehabilitation Centre, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., May 10 from 10 a.m.–8 p.m. with a reception at 6:30 p.m., and May 11 from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Free admission.
REGINA WORD UP This poetry slam with guest artist bassam features the youth team finals. Co-presented with Listen to Dis Community Arts Organization and the International Institute for Critical Studies in Improvisation. Artesian, doors at 5:30 p.m.
SASKATCHEWAN FASHION WEEK Organizers have announced this will be the last year for this popular event. It involves a three day showcase of local fashion designers and retail outlets, along with live music and dance performances, after-parties, and more. Sound Stage (1831 College Ave.), May 9–11. See saskfashionweek.com.
JOE FAFARD, SELFIE A documentary about the late Saskatchewan artist. CT 215, University of Regina, 6:30 p.m. See uregina.ca.
INK PRINTS WRITING GROUP Support group for aspiring writers. Teens welcome. Prince of Wales Library, 7 p.m. Register at reginalibrary.ca.
FRENCH CONVERSATION This class is geared to new French learners. George Bothwell Library, 7–8 p.m. Register at reginalibrary.ca.
GROUP MATCH PLAY TOURNAMENT This tournament is hosted by Queen City Pinball. Theo Bill’s, with the flipper action starting at 7 p.m.
Friday 10
REGINA REGIONAL HERITAGE FAIR Student display of projects exploring Saskatchewan’s heritage. Campus Regina Public (1069 14th Ave. E.), time t.b.a. See heritagesask.ca.
HANDBALL CANADA: JUNIOR TOURNAMENT This weekend event features the best U21 players from across the prairies. Regina Fieldhouse, May 10–12. See handballcanada.ca.
SASKATCHEWAN PET EXPO This trade show offers a variety of products and services for pet owners, plus activities for people and pets. International Trade Centre, 2–9 p.m.; May 11 9 a.m.–4 p.m. See evrazplace.com.
BEGINNERS YOGA Weekly drop-in yoga session with Ligia Linares. Albert Library, 4–5 p.m. See reginalibrary.ca.
SPRING ONE-ACTS CABARET Regina Little Theatre fundraiser, features bar and food service along with several one-act plays. Performing Arts Centre, May 10–11, doors at 6:30 p.m. See reginalittletheatre.com.
THE BEST OF THE KEVIN MCDONALD SHOW Live performance by the beloved Kids in the Hall star. Artesian, show 8 p.m. $20 advance, $25 door. 18+ See artesianon13th.ca.
CLUB 66 SOCIAL DANCE Music by Dennis and Curtis Ficor. Regina Seniors’ Centre (2134 Winnipeg), 8 p.m. $12 members, $14 guests. Includes a light midnight lunch. See dancinregina.com.
HITCHHIKERS’ IMPROV: SEASON FINALE Live performance by the local improve troupe. Artesian, 8 p.m. $10.
WASCANA ART & CRAFT SHOW & SALE See May 9.
SASKATCHEWAN FASHION WEEK See May 9.
Saturday 11
WORLD MIGRATORY BIRD DAY This outdoor field to Buffalo Pound Provincial Park is hosted by Nature Regina, and departs from Royal Saskatchewan Museum. 8 a.m.–2:30 p.m. See natureregina.ca.
ROYAL ROAD RACE This competitive road race includes 5K and 10K runs, along with wheelchair and mini-Mountie (for kids 10 and under) events. The race will be held at the RCMP training academy, and includes a breakfast buffet. Opening ceremony at 8:45 a.m. See raceroster.com.
REGINA FARMERS’ OUTDOOR MARKET City Square Plaza, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. See reginafarmersmarket.ca.
PRAIRIE GAME EXPO People of all ages and skill levels are invited to play board, miniature and role-playing games. Presented by ComicReaders. Core Ritchie Neighbourhood Centre, 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Free admission, canteen on site. See forums.saskgames.com.
LAWN BOWLING: OPEN HOUSE This event offers the opportunity to learn about different programs offered by the Regina Lawn Bowling Club. Victoria Ave. & Queen St., 10 a.m.–4 p.m. See reginalawnbowlingclub.ca.
GERMAN BAKING AUCTION & BOOK SALE This dual event is hosted by Das Sculhaus German language school. Campbell Collegiate, 10–11:30 a.m. See dasschulhaus.org.
METROPOLITAN OPERA: DIALOGUES DES CARMÉLITES Broadcast of a 1956 Francis Poulenc opera about a group of nuns during the French Revolution. Cineplex Cinemas, 10 a.m. See cineplex.com.
SPRING TUNE-UP This day-long event offers the opportunity to get your bike ready for the cycling season. Hosted by Bike Regina. Malty National, time t.b.a. See bikeregina.org.
ONE TAKE SUPER 8: GETTING STARTED This drop-in event offers a chance to learn the basics on shooting with a Super8 camera. Central Library (Digital Media Suite), 1:30 p.m. See reginalibrary.ca.
MENTAL HEALTH TRADE SHOW Learn about different agencies and programs to assist those living with mental health issues and people who support them. Central Library, 1–4 p.m., with presentations at 2 and 3 p.m. See reginalibrary.ca.
STRAWBERRY SOCIAL This fundraiser also includes entertainment by Irish dancers. Proceeds support Save the Children Canada. Broadway United Church, 2–4 p.m. $8 per person. 306-545-4011.
HIGH HEELS & HIGH HOPES V. 2.0 Includes dinner and performances by top Canadian drag queens. Hosted by Flo Mingo and Jefferson, with live music by Nick Faye. Proceeds support Carmichael Outreach. Ramada Plaza, 5 p.m. See highheels.eventbrite.com.
WASCANA ART & CRAFT SHOW & SALE See May 9.
SASKATCHEWAN FASHION WEEK See May 9.
SPRING ONE-ACTS CABARET See May 10.
SASKATCHEWAN PET EXPO See May 10.
HANDBALL CANADA: JUNIOR TOURNAMENT See May 10.
Sunday 12
STREAM OF DANCE FESTIVAL Opening Day. See Ongoing.
TRIVIA NIGHT This event is hosted by Gay & Lesbian Community of Regina. Q Nightclub, 7 p.m.
PUB TRIVIA Two rounds of trivia and some great prizes. O’Hanlon’s, 7:30 p.m. $5.
HANDBALL CANADA: JUNIOR TOURNAMENT See May 10.
Monday 13
FAMILY LAW CLINIC This walk-in clinic operates of a first come, first served basis. Co-hosted with Pro Bono Law Saskatchewan. Central Library, 5:30–8:30 p.m. More information at 1-855-833-7257.
MENTAL HEALTH AND YOU Presentation by Shannon Patton (Canadian Mental Health Association) on the difference between mental health and mental illness. Westminster Church, 6:30 p.m. RSVP to 306-757-6444.
Tuesday 14
NATIVE PRAIRIE SPEAKERS SERIES WEBINAR Craig Willis discusses “Bats”. Noon. Register at pcap-sk.org.
UNCORKED This social gathering is hosted by Women Entrepreneurs of Saskatchewan. Tonight’s guest is lawyer/author Carla Carlson. Mercedes-Benz Regina, 5–7 p.m. See wesk.ca.
CHEWSDAY CHALLENGE Weekly gathering of tabletop game enthusiasts. Monthly prizes, beginners welcome. Boston Pizza North, 6:30 p.m. See saskgames.com.
BOOK CLUB Tonight’s book: Kathleen Winter, Annabel. Sherwood Village Library, 7:15 p.m. See reginalibrary.ca.
BOOK CLUB Gathering of local booklovers. Connaught Library, 7 p.m. Register at reginalibrary.ca.
TAX TIPS FOR RENTAL PROPERTY OWNERS Information session on the tax implications of rental properties. Central Library, 7–8:30 p.m. Register at reginalibrary.ca.
HOT TOPICS! The topic of tonight’s monthly discussion series and speakers are t.b.a. RPL Film Theatre, 7–8:30 p.m. See reginalibrary.ca.
Wednesday 15
REGINA FARMERS’ OUTDOOR MARKET City Square Plaza, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. See reginafarmersmarket.ca.
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT HAVING AN ANESTHETIC Guest speaker Jurgen Maslany discusses the medical risks and options of anesthesia. CB112, College Avenue Campus, noon–1 p.m. Free admission. 306-585-5748 or uregina.ca/cce/lifelong.
OPEN STUDIO This class will focus on live model sculpting. Art supplies provided. Prince of Wales Library, 7–8:30 p.m. Register at reginalibrary.ca.
GABRIELA GARCIA-LUNA: ALMOST RIVER This exhibition of photographs explores the history and ecology of the Saskatchewan River delta in north-east Saskatchewan. (Art Gallery of Regina, opening reception and artist talk May 15 at 7 p.m., runs until July 3.)
Thursday 16
THE DEBATERS: LIVE ON TOUR Live performance of the popular CBC radio show with host Steve Patterson and two guest Canadian comics. Casino Regina, 8 p.m. See casinoregina.ca.
RISE OF THE POLITICAL RIGHT AND THE FATE OF MULTICULTURALISM Guest speaker is Arjun Tremblay. Lifelong Learning Centre, noon–1 p.m. $5. 306-585-5748 or uregina.ca/cce/lifelong.
LIVEWELL WITH CHRONIC CONDITIONS Presentation on self-management of pain, fatigue and other symptoms of chronic conditions. Presented by Saskatchewan Health Region. Sunrise Library, 1–3:30 p.m. Register at 306-766-7370.
LAW LIBRARIAN ON SITE Opportunity to get assistance from a Law Society of Saskatchewan librarian on different legal research questions. Central Library, 1–4 p.m. See reginalibrary.ca.
SCIENCE PUB University of Regina chemist Brian Sterenberg discusses the 150th anniversary of Periodic Table of Chemical Elements created by Russian chemist Dmitri Mendeleev. Bushwakker, doors at 5 p.m., talk at 7 p.m. See bushwakker.com.
STOCK INVESTING 101 This workshop covers the basics of equity investing. Central Library, 7–8:30 p.m. Register at reginalibrary.ca.
TRAVEL WRITING This workshop on travel writing is hosted by Linda Aksomitis. Glen Elm Library, 7 p.m. Register at reginalibrary.ca.
FRENCH CONVERSATION See May 9.
Friday 17
SASKATCHEWAN HIGHLAND FESTIVAL This festival features competition in traditional Celtic sports plus live music and dance presentations. It opens with the Prairie Piping Invitational at Hotel Saskatchewan tonight at 7:30 p.m., followed by two full days of sports and cultural activities at Hotel Saskatchewan and nearby Victoria Park. Day and weekend passes available, 12 and under free. See saskhighland.ca.
RINGSIDE WRESTLING: MAYHEM 2019 Live professional wrestling. German Club, bell at 8 p.m.
BEGINNERS YOGA See May 10.
MEET SCOTTY Now this is pretty damn cool. The Royal Saskatchewan Museum puts the “Rarrrr” in RSM today when it unveils a new permanent display featuring a replica of Saskatchewan’s official fossil. Scotty the T-rex is the world’s largest and oldest (if I’m not mistaken) known example of Earth’s favourite dinosaur (give it up velociraptor, you’re #2 at best and you know it). Doors at 9:30 a.m.
Saturday 18
REGINA FARMERS’ OUTDOOR MARKET City Square Plaza, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. See reginafarmersmarket.ca.
2019 VOLLEYBALL CANADA NATIONALS This weekend competition features U16 girls and U15 boys teams from across Canada. Affinity Place, May 18–20. See evrazplace.com or volleyball.ca.
SPRING PLANT SALE This sale of perennials, annuals, tomatoes, vegetables, lilies, herbs and more is hosted by Regina Horticulture Society. Victoria Square Mall, 9 a.m. See reginahortsociety.ca.
INPOWER Drop-in gathering for people 45 and younger with a breast cancer diagnosis. Regent Place Library, 1 p.m. See reginalibrary.ca.
SASKATCHEWAN POET LAUREATE’S POETRY & A PINT Features readings by Bruce Rice (Poet Laureate of Saskatchewan), Carol Rose GoldenEagle, Judith Krause, Medrie Purdham, James Trettwer and Michael Trussler. Bushwakker, 3 p.m. See skwriter.com.
REGINA NOMADS MEET-UP Presentation on youth travel and hostel life hosted by Nomad Junkies & Hostelling International. Turgeon International Hostel (2310 McIntyre St.), 6–9 p.m.
ALL ABOUT EVE Broadcast of a new production of a famous story about an aging theatre star (Gillian Anderson) who comes in conflict with a young rival (Lily James). Presented by London’s National Theatre. Cineplex Cinemas, 7 p.m. See cineplex.com.
EOY BALL SWEET AND SOUR This live drag show has a sugar theme. Q Nightclub, show at 9 p.m. $10.
SASKATCHEWAN HIGHLAND FESTIVAL See May 17.
Sunday 19
CARMEN SUITE / PETRUSHKA Broadcast of a Bolshoi Ballet double-bill. The first ballet is based on Bizet’s famous opera about a tempestuous romance between a gypsy entertainer and a Spanish army officer, while the second is a 1910 ballet burlesque by Stravinsky which recounts the loves and jealousies of three puppets. Cineplex Cinemas, 12:55 p.m. See cineplex.com.
FALCONS VS REVELS Cricket fans are invited to check out the new Falcon Social & Sports Club. Grassick Park (950 Cameron St.), 4–9 p.m.
PUB TRIVIA This event includes two rounds of trivia and some great prizes. O’Hanlon’s, 7:30 p.m. $5.
SASKATCHEWAN HIGHLAND FESTIVAL See May 17.
2019 VOLLEYBALL CANADA NATIONALS See May 18.
Monday 20
CATHEDRAL VILLAGE ARTS FESTIVAL Opening Day. See Ongoing.
2019 VOLLEYBALL CANADA NATIONALS See May 18.
Tuesday 21
MURDER BY THE BOOK Drop in discussion group on mysteries. Central Library, 7–9 p.m. See reginalibrary.ca.
CHEWSDAY CHALLENGE Weekly gathering of tabletop game enthusiasts. Monthly prizes, beginners welcome. Boston Pizza North, 6:30 p.m. See saskgames.com.
Wednesday 22
DISNEY’S BEAUTY & THE BEAST Opening Night. See Ongoing.
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Opening Night. See Ongoing.
REGINA FARMERS’ OUTDOOR MARKET City Square Plaza, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. See reginafarmersmarket.ca.
CINEMA POLITICA: WAR MADE EASY 2007 documentary about how the U.S. government sells war to its citizens. RPL Theatre, 6:30 p.m.
BUYING A FIRST HOME Learn the basics of searching for and buying your first home. George Bothwell Library, 7–8 p.m. Register at reginalibrary.ca.
MENTAL WELLNESS WORKSHOP Presentation by Shannon Patton on coping with mental health challenges. Prince of Wales Library, 7–8 p.m. Register at reginalibrary.ca.
CANADIAN ARCHAEOLOGIST Presentation by Thomas Richards on work he has done for several decades in Australia and Papua New Guinea. Central Library, 7–8 p.m. Register at reginalibrary.ca.
INTRODUCTION TO BEEKEEPING Introductory presentation on urban beekeeping with Yens Pedersen from Regina & District Bee Club. Sunrise Library, 7–8:30 p.m. Register at reginalibrary.ca.
JOHN CLEESE: WHY THERE IS NO HOPE Personal appearance by the legendary comic actor who will offer his bemused/acerbic take on the dysfunctional world we currently live in. Conexus Arts Centre, 7:30 p.m. See conexusartscentreevents.ca.
Thursday 23
PRAIRIE DOG: NEW ISSUE DAY Gwynne Dyer! David Suzuki! Aidan Morgan and Paul Dechene! Pages of event details! Oh yeah, and the annual Best of Food results! It sounds too good to be true, frankly — and yet, it exists! Amazing.
THINK: THE FUTURE OF WORK, INNOVATION, AND LEARNING This one-day conference on the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century workplace is hosted by Saskatchewan Polytechnic. Queensbury Centre, time t.b.a. See think.saskpolytech.ca.
THE ROLE OF COMPANION ANIMALS IN HUMAN HEALTH With guest speaker Darlene Chalmers. Wonder if she’ll talk about the soothing qualities of pet snakes, or as we call them, “cuddle ropes”. Lifelong Learning Centre, noon–1 p.m. $5. 306-585-5748 or uregina.ca/cce/lifelong.
DINNER OF CHAMPIONS The gala dinner is hoisted by the Regina Thunder Football Club. Guest-speaker is CFL legend Wally Buono. International Trade Centre, 5:30 p.m. See reginathunder.ca.
STARTING A BUSINESS This workshop covers financing, corporate registry and other factors in starting a business. Central Library, 7–8:30 p.m. Register at reginalibrary.ca.
BOOK CLUB Today’s book: Blake Crouch’s Dark Matter. Regent Place Library, 7 p.m. See reginalibrary.ca.
LIVEWELL WITH CHRONIC CONDITIONS See May 16.
Friday 24
MOREHSHIN ALLAHYARI: SHE WHO SEES THE UNKNOWN This exhibition by the New York-based Iranian artists features three new media installations that function as shrines to female and non-binary jinn figures from Middle Eastern folklore. (MacKenzie Art Gallery, opening reception and artist talk May 24, 7 p.m., runs until Aug. 25.)
CLUB 66 SOCIAL DANCE Music by Al & Company. Regina Seniors’ Centre (2134 Winnipeg), 8 p.m. $12 members, $14 guests. Includes a light midnight lunch. See dancinregina.com.
PASS THE HAT Live stand-up by local comics. SCES Club, 8 p.m. See theexchangelive.ca.
BEGINNERS YOGA See May 10.
Saturday 25
REGINA FARMERS’ OUTDOOR MARKET City Square Plaza, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. See reginafarmersmarket.ca.
4 STRIKE KNOCKOUT TOURNAMENT This tournament is hosted by Queen City Pinball. Theo Bill’s, with the flipper action running from noon to 6 p.m.
THE SEASONS OF DANCE This year-end recital featuring classic ballet and contemporary dance works is presented by Youth Ballet & Contemporary Dance Saskatchewan. Conexus Arts Centre, 7:30 p.m., May 26 at 2 p.m. See conexusartscentre.ca.
Sunday 26
JAPAN TRADE FEST Showcase of different Japanese products including tea, sake and sweets and kitchen wear. Wann Izakaya (1950 Broad St.), business preview from 10:30 a.m.–noon, open to the public from noon–5 p.m.
CAR SHOW This 35th annual show is hosted by Collectors Car Club of Saskatchewan. Saskatchewan Polytechnic, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. See collectorscarclub.com.
KINGS PARK SPEEDWAY Regular race #1. Kings Park Speedway, 2 p.m. See kingsparkspeedway.org.
SPRING FLING BBQ This family friendly fundraiser is hosted by Build Together Saskatchewan. Proceeds go to Transition House. Eastview Community Centre, 2:30–5 p.m. Tickets at jloster@saskbuildingtrades.com.
LOUIS-JOSÉ HOUDE French language performance by the Quebec-based comic and actor. Le Bistro, 7 p.m. See fransaskois.net.
PUB TRIVIA This event includes two rounds of trivia and some great prizes. O’Hanlon’s, 7:30 p.m. $5.
THE SEASONS OF DANCE See May 25.
Ongoing
STREAM OF DANCE FESTIVAL This festival is presented by New Dance Horizons in partnership ?with University of Regina Theatre Department. It includes ticketed events featuring local and visiting dance artists and choreographers on May 12 at 3 p.m., and May 15–16 at 1:30 and 8 p.m. There is also a photo exhibit at Fifth Parallel Gallery, and three free daytime and evening performances on May 14–16. University of Regina, May 12–16. See newdancehorizons.ca.
CATHEDRAL VILLAGE ARTS FESTIVAL The theme of this week-long arts and culture festival celebrating community and creativity is “Expect the Unexpected”. It opens with a parade and picnic on May 20 (Victoria Day) and concludes with the popular Street Fair on May 25. Other highlights include a Lantern Walk on May 23 and The Shared Road to Reconciliation on May 24. To find out more about the festival check our handy festival guide or visit cvaf.ca.
DISNEY’S BEAUTY & THE BEAST This is a theatrical adaptation of Disney’s 1991 musical which is itself based on a 18th century French fairy tale by Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont. Globe Theatre, May 22–June 30. See globetheatrelive.com.
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Live performance of the famous rock opera with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice. Presented by Sterling Productions. Riddell Centre Theatre, May 22–25 at 7:30 p.m. See sterlingproductionssk.com.
FAMILY SERVICE REGINA: WALK-IN COUNSELLING Free one-hour counselling sessions Mondays and Thursdays from 12:30–4 p.m. at Family Service Regina (200-1440 Broadway Ave.), Wednesdays from 1–6 p.m. at Central Library, and Fridays from 1–5 p.m. at Albert Library. See familyserviceregina.com.
STITCH, MAKE & CHAT Drop-in group for people who knit, scrapbook and do other crafts. Sessions are at Sunrise Library (Wednesdays 1–3 p.m.), George Bothwell Library (Tuesdays 1–3 p.m.), Glen Elm Library (Thursdays 7–8:30 p.m.), Connaught (Saturdays 1–4 p.m.) and Sherwood Village Library (Sundays 2–4 p.m.). See reginalibrary.ca.
SUMMER BLOSSOMS Display of flowers and other plants that conjure up thoughts of summer. Regina Floral Conservatory (1450B 4th Ave.), open daily 1–4:30 p.m. Until June 9. See reginafloralconservatory.ca.
LIVE MUSIC
Wednesday 8
SUPERSUCKERS The Evil Powers Of Rock And Roll 20th Anniversary Tour with guests at the Exchange. See theexchangelive.ca.
Thursday 9
STEPPING STONE with Low End, Wristmeetrazor, See You Space Cowboy and Phrozen at the SCES Club. See theexchangelive.ca.
TENI THE ENTERTAINER Ecole Monseigneur De Laval Pavilion (3850 Hillsdale Ave.), 9 p.m.
GROCERIES with Katabat and Suncliffs at the Cure. No cover.
Friday 10
PRISM Casino Regina, 8 p.m. See casinoregina.ca.
DRAKE MARK with DJ Dags at O’Hanlon’s.
THE 502S with Tessa & Denis and The Loonies at Cloud 9 Live, 8 p.m. Proceeds support the canine charity The Pack Project. Tickets at thepackproject@hotmail.com.
SNAKE RIVER EP release for Tread On To The Seaside with Hush Pup at T+A Vinyl. Show at 9 p.m.
DARCY AUBICHON London Belle, 6 p.m.
HUMMINGBIRD CROSSING CD release for Charm at Our Savior’s Church (190 Massey Rd.), 7:30 p.m. Tickets at 306-525-5027.
BROS. CHESTER Mr. Mikes Grasslands, 8 p.m.
LENNY & THE GYPSIES Eldorados Country Rock Bar, 10 p.m.
SEPULVEDA BROTHERS DJ night at the Cure.
Saturday 11
THE BELLAMY BROTHERS Casino Regina, 8 p.m. See casinoregina.ca.
GRR TOTALLY 80S COVERS NIGHT hosted by Girls Rock Camp Regina at the Exchange, show at 9 p.m. $15 suggested donation. See theexchangelive.ca.
SPOILS with Woodhawk and Fire Next Time at the German Club, show at 9:30 p.m. $10.
SWEATER KITTENS with Homo Monstrous at Cloud 9 Live.
MYSTYXX at Broadway’s Lounge, 9 p.m.
LENNY & THE GYPSIES Eldorados Country Rock Bar, 10 p.m.
ZLATAN with opening acts Jkells, Daynger & Shreddy, Keah and Bolu at the Owl, doors at 10 p.m. 19+.
THE LOCAL GROUP Creative City Centre, show at 8:30 p.m.
2BEATS & A HAT DJ night at the Cure.
PRAIRIE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES with Jay Semko at Shannon’s Pub, 10 p.m.
Sunday 12
JOHN FOGERTY: MY 50 YEAR TRIP Brandt Centre, show at 8 p.m. See evrazplace.com.
Monday 13
MAJESTIC DOWNFALL with Helevorn and Altars of Grief at the Exchange. See theexchangelive.ca.
OPEN MIC the Cure, 8 p.m.
Tuesday 14
THE ALLEY DAWGS and guests at the Fat Badger, 9 p.m.
OLD MAN CANYON with Tyle at the Exchange. See theexchangelive.ca.
Wednesday 15
JENN GRANT presented by the Regina Folk Festival at the Artesian, show at 8 p.m. See reginafolkfestival.com.
RON LOOS Bushwakker, 8 p.m.
Thursday 16
BENJAMIN DAKOTA ROGERS with John Gonzales at Creative City Centre, show at 8 p.m. See creativecitycentre.ca.
MERIN with Mechadroid at the Cure, 9 p.m.
Friday 17
PHONO PONY with DJ Dags at O’Hanlon’s.
VALDY presented by Grassroots Regina at the Exchange, show at 8 p.m. See grassrootsregina.com.
UGLY AGAIN EP release for Power Nap with Pop Pop Vernac and Sunny Day Encore at the Cure.
SOURJACK Eldorados Country Rock Bar.
Saturday 18
ROBOT HIVE album release for Prophylaxis with Natural Sympathies and DJ Submit. The Exchange, show at 8 p.m., see theexchangelive.ca.
ULTRA-VIOLENCE with Invicta, Bones To Dust and Diehearted at Cloud 9 Live.
SOURJACK at Eldorados Country Rock Bar.
PRAIRIE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES with Broadway & Wallace at Shannon’s Pub, 10 p.m.
Sunday 19
COMBICHRIST with Silver Snakes at the Exchange. See theexchangelive.ca.
DEAD FIBRES with Midnight Gallows and Dream Creeps at the Cure, show at 9 p.m.
Monday 20
OPEN MIC featuring 10 top performers from past open mics at the Cure, 8 p.m.
Tuesday 21
ALESSIA CARA The Pains of Growing Tour with Ryland James. Conexus Arts Centre, 7:30 p.m. See conexusartscentre.ca.
KEN MODE with The Man and His Machine and Nerve/Endings at the Exchange. See theexchangelive.ca.
THE ALLEY DAWGS and guests at the Fat Badger, 9 p.m.
Wednesday 22
AN EVENING WITH DANIEL O’DONNELL with May Duff at Casino Regina, 8 p.m. See casinoregina.ca.
SASKMUSIC & REGINA SINGER/SONGWRITER’S ASSOCIATION SHOWCASE with Kendra Hope, William John Stewart and Jaecy Bells. Bushwakker, 8 p.m.
DOPETHRONE with Chronobot and The League of One at Cloud 9 Live.
MERKULES with Evil Ebenezer with local support at the Owl, doors at 8 p.m. All ages.
Thursday 23
K-MAN & THE 45S with Let There Be Theremin and Bats Out! at the Exchange. See theexchangelive.ca.
AN EVENING WITH DANIEL O’DONNELL with Mary Duff at Casino Regina, 8 p.m. See casinoregina.ca.
DEAD RINGER with Suffersurge and Godsfear Unplugged at Cloud 9 Live.
CROSSROADS featuring the Ukrainian Canadian singing group Canadian Bandurist Capella with guest artist Maria Cherwick performing a program of songs on the theme of journeying. Royal Saskatchewan Museum, doors at 6 p.m. Tickets at the RSM gift shop.
VINTAGE featuring Sisters of Mercy at Living Spirit Centre (3018 Doan Dr.), 7:30 p.m. $15, children 12 and under free.
Friday 24
INANIMATE EXISTENCE with Eye of Horus, Flub and Augurium at Cloud 9 Live.
DAVY SAGE with DJ Dags at O’Hanlon’s Pub.
Saturday 25
EDMONTON DEATH INVASION with Begrime Exemious, Feeding and Krash at the Exchange. See theexchangelive.ca.
DUELLING PIANOS with Chris Hamilton and Carlie Hinz at the Lancaster Taphouse, 7 p.m.
Sunday 26
TUNIC with Blue Youth and Oiseaux at SCES Club. See theexchangelive.ca.
Jazz & Classical
Saturday 11
RSO MASTERWORKS CONCERT: THE PLANETS Guest artists are Meagan Milatz (piano) and South Saskatchewan Youth Orchestra under director Alan Denike and the program includes Arturo Márquez (Danzon No. 2), David McIntyre (Piano Concerto) and Holst (The Planets). Conexus Arts Centre, 8 p.m. See reginasymphony.com.
Monday 13
KEITH BOMPHRAY & FRIENDS Bushwakker, 8 p.m.
Wednesday 15
A WALK THROUGH TIME This gala celebrates the Regina Symphony Orchestra’s 110th anniversary, and includes a meal and performances by the RSO Chamber Players, RSO Strings for Change Program Students and Bob Moyer Big Band. Casino Regina, reception at 5:30 p.m. See reginasymphony.com.
Saturday 18
THE PROJECT: DINNER & A SHOW Capitol Restaurant, shows at 7 and 8:30 p.m. See thecapitol.club.
Saturday 25
CANADIAN CHORAL COLLAGE presented by Prairie Chamber Choir with a program featuring premieres by Regina composers Robert Ursan, Patrick Johnson and David Hopkinson. Christ Lutheran Church, 7:30 p.m. See prairiechamberchoir.ca.
Sunday 26
PER SONATORI: TALES OF TELEMANN This concert by Regina’s Baroque period ensemble will feature a guest appearance by David Popoff as the German Baroque composer who lived from 1681–1787. Knox-Metropolitan Church, 7:30 p.m. See personatori.ca.
MOVIES
Opening
Friday 10
POKÉMON DETECTIVE PIKACHU This might be an insanely huge hit. Pokémon is still going strong decades after its mid-90s introduction. For some strange reason the filmmakers decided their best course of action is to have Pikachu sound like Deadpool, which looks like it works. Yup, a live-action Pokémon movie — it’s going to be big no matter what the actual movie is like.
THE HUSTLE Anne Hathaway and Rebel Wilson star in this gender-swapped remake of the 1964 comedy Bedtime Story, which starred David Niven and Marlon Brando as con artists who rob rich women. It was remade in 1988 as Dirty Rotten Scoundrels with Michael Caine and Steve Martin. Judging from the trailer, The Hustle leans hard on tedious gender clichés (men: so overconfident and dumb!), but it also looks like a lot of fun, so maybe give it a chance.
POMS Diane Keaton is a retired woman who starts a cheerleading squad at her retirement home.
Friday 17
A DOG’S JOURNEY Despite the first film’s animal cruelty concerns, A Dog’s Purpose did well enough at the box office warrant a sequel about the dog that keeps dying and getting reincarnated.
JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 3 – PARABELLUM Keanu Reeves wraps up his killing spree in this third and final (for now) film about an assassin fighting for his life after he breaks his old organization’s rules. Expect lots of shootings, stabbings, killings, etc. One the plus side, the dog gets to live in this one.
THE SUN IS ALSO A STAR Another young adult novel adaptation about young love facing terrible odds.
Wednesday 22
THE TOMORROW MAN John Lithgow stars as a man who believes the world is ending and falls in love with shopaholic Blythe Danner.
Friday 24
AD ASTRA I always question if a movie is really getting released when it’s only a few weeks away and there hasn’t been a trailer yet. For example, this sci-fi film starring Brad Pitt, Tommy Lee Jones and Donald Sutherland.
ALADDIN Disney’s evil plan to make live-action adaptations of all its animated movies continues with this Guy Ritchie film starring Will Smith as the genie. How on Earth Guy Ritchie went from Snatch to Aladdin is beyond me. I blame Madonna and Sherlock Holmes.
BOOKSMART Two smart girls spend the last night before graduation partying in this comedy from first-time director Olivia Wilde.
BRIGHTBURN Okay, this might be pretty entertaining. What if a Superman-like alien crash landed on Earth as a baby then grew up to be evil? It’s nothing new in the world of comics but it’s a first for a film.
Cineplex Flashback Film Series
INDIANA JONES AND THE TEMPLE OF DOOM In the second Indiana Jones film, Indy looks for a mystical stone and finds an evil death cult.
RPL Film Theatre
Thursday 9
6:30 CINEMA CLASSICS: ALIEN Ridley Scott’s horror masterpiece about a spaceship crew fighting for their lives against an unstoppable, acid-blooded alien killer is a classic for the ages.
Friday 10
6:30 SINK OR SWIM A middle-aged man (Mathieu Amalric) joins a synchronized swim team made up of his fellow sagging pudgsters. Looks absolutely charming.
8:45 MINDING THE GAP This Best Documentary nominee is about three people who came from bad homes and used skateboarding to cope.
Saturday 11
3:30 FAMILY MATINEE: FREAKY FRIDAY This body-swap comedy about a mother and daughter who switch places and learn to respect one another’s perspectives is a classic, whether I like it or not.
6:30 MINDING THE GAP
8:45 SINK OR SWIM
Sunday 12
6:30 SINK OR SWIM
8:45 MINDING THE GAP
Wednesday 15
6:30 BOOKS ON FILM: THE MALTESE FALCON In this classic film noir, detective Humphrey Bogart is drawn into a mystery about a black bird statue.
Thursday 16
6:30 CJTR PRESENTS: INTERNATIONAL CINEMA SERIES – MY NAME IS KHAN This Bollywood movie follows the life of an Indian-born man with Asperger’s syndrome who naively travels to Washington after 9/11 to tell President Bush that his name is Khan and he’s not a terrorist after racism tears his family apart.
Friday 17
8:30 CLIMAX Director Gaspar Noe’s latest movie is about a group of dancers who take LSD and have a very trippy night.
Saturday 18
3:30 FAMILY MATINEE: BRINGING UP BABY Brilliant screwball comedy starring Cary Grant as man stuck in a mix-up with rich Katherine Hepburn.
6:30 CLIMAX
8:30 CLIMAX
Monday 20
3:30 HOLIDAY MATINEE: VICTORIA AND ABDUL This bio-pic looks at Queen Victoria’s relationship with a Indian clerk.
Wednesday 22
6:30 CINEMA POLITICA: WAR MADE EASY: HOW PRESIDENTS & PUNDITS KEEP SPINNING US TO DEATH This documentary looks at how the United States has essentially been deliberately kept in a state of war for over 50 years.
Thursday 23
6:30 CINEMA CLASSICS: THE JOY LUCK CLUB This movie about the lives of four Asian women is powerfully disinteresting to me, but your mileage may differ..
Friday 24
6:30 ARCTIC Mads Mikkelsen crashes in the arctic and tries to survive.
8:30 STAN & OLLIE Steve Coogan and John C. Reilly star in this bio-pic about legendary comedians Laurel and Hardy.
Saturday 25
3:30 FAMILY MATINEE: LES TROIS BRIGANDS This French/German animated movie follows three robbers who steal everything they can get their hands on, who one day come across an orphan girl forced to live with an evil aunt. The film is presented in French with no English subtitles. Neat.
6:30 STAN & OLLIE
8:45 ARCTIC
Sunday 26
1:00 THE CAREGIVERS CLUB A documentary about four families taking care of family members who are suffering from dementia.
6:30 ARCTIC
8:30 STAN & OLLIE
Tuesday 28
6:30 TALKIES: THE WIZARD A really bad movie starring Fred Savage as some kid who plays video games or something. Comedian Jayden Pfeifer provides commentary.
Wednesday 29
6:30 REGINA SELECTS: GONE GIRL This thriller from director David Fincher has Ben Affleck accused of murdering his wife, Rosamund Pike.
Kramer IMAX
PANDAS This documentary looks at the rehabilitation of pandas as they get reintroduced back into the wild.
ROBOTS 3D A doc about the different types of robots made around the world and how they are changing the way the world works.
SUPERPOWER DOGS Narrated by Chris Evans, this doc looks at dogs and their place in society.