Monday Aug 15
THE TRIAL OF LOUIS RIEL History portrayed Métis leader Louis Riel as a traitor for leading the Northwest Resistance in 1885. But today, many people see him as a champion of Indigenous rights in the colonial era. This play by John Coulter is based on court transcripts from Riel’s treason trial. RCMP Heritage Museum, Aug 15 – 21. rielcoproductions.com
OPEN MIC This weekly event features music, spoken word and more. Cure Kitchen + Bar, 8 p.m.
Music
A STORRY WITH HUGHES at Bushwakker, 7:30 p.m. bushwakker.com
Tuesday Aug 16
STITCH, MAKE & CHAT This in-person event is for people who knit, scrapbook and do other crafts. George Bothwell Library, Tuesdays from 1 – 3 p.m. reginalibrary.ca
CHEWSDAY CHALLENGE Weekly gathering of tabletop game enthusiasts. Boston Pizza North, 6:30 p.m. saskgames.com
AIDS PROGRAMS SOUTH SASKATCHEWAN This drop-in program offers a chance to learn about harm reduction, addiction and recovery services, HIV related services and more. Central Library, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. reginalibrary.ca
KIDLIT BOOK CLUB FOR ADULTS This is an in-person event. Tonight: Walt Robert Lawson’s 1965 novel Gentle Ben. Sunrise Library, 7 p.m. reginalibrary.ca
Wednesday Aug 17
REGINA FARMERS’ OUTDOOR MARKET City Square Plaza, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. reginafarmersmarket.ca
CITY COUNCIL MEETING People can attend this meeting in person, or view online. City Hall, 9 a.m. regina.ca
WOMEN’S CANADIAN FAST PITCH CHAMPIONSHIPS This tournament features the top women’s teams from the 10 provinces and three territories. Games are at RMSL diamonds. Aug 17 – 21. softball.ca/womens
THRIVE COUNSELLING This free counselling session is provided by Family Service Regina, and is available on a drop-in basis. Central Library, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. reginalibrary.ca
SUMMER WALKING TOUR This in-person tour is hosted by Heritage Regina. Tonight: Cultural Trailway and Downtown. Meet at Crave Kitchen + Wine Bar, 6 p.m. heritageregina.ca
INVESTING IN A FRANCHISE BUSINESS This is an online event. Runs 7 – 8 p.m. reginalibrary.ca
THE TRIAL OF LOUIS RIEL History portrayed Métis leader Louis Riel as a traitor for leading the Northwest Resistance in 1885. But today, many people see him as a champion of Indigenous rights in the colonial era. This play by John Coulter is based on court transcripts from Riel’s treason trial. RCMP Heritage Museum, Aug 17 – 21. rielcoproductions.com
Music
JACKIE KROCZYNSKI at Bushwakker, 7:30 p.m. bushwakker.com
Thursday Aug 18
SENIORS’ UNIVERSITY GROUP: BIG BOOK SALE Proceeds from this sale of fiction and non-fiction books, graphic novels, comic books, games, puzzles, CDs, DVDs and LPs support URegina Lifelong Learning Centre. The sale itself is at Highland Curling Club, Aug 18 – 19 from 11 a.m. – 8 p.m., and Aug 20 from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. thebigbooksale.ca
WOMEN’S CANADIAN FAST PITCH CHAMPIONSHIPS This tournament features the top women’s teams from the 10 provinces and three territories. Games are at RMSL diamonds. Aug 18 – 21. softball.ca/womens
STITCH, MAKE & CHAT This in-person event is for people who knit, scrapbook and do other crafts. Glen Elm Library, Thursdays from 2 – 4 p.m. reginalibrary.ca
THURSDAYS IN WASCANA This weekly event includes opportunities to try different games and activities including boat tours ($5 charge), football, escape rooms, nature programs and more. Live music by Micah Walbaum (4 – 6 p.m.) and Chris Matchett (6 – 8 p.m.), and food trucks will be on-site. Walter Scott Way, Queen Elizabeth II Lawns and Gardens and Wascana Lake, 4 – 8 p.m. wascana.ca
UREGINA COUGARS VS MINOT STATE Canada West preseason men’s basketball. Kinesiology Centre, 7 p.m. reginacougars.com
MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR TFSA ACCOUNTS This is an online event. Runs 7 – 8 p.m. reginalibrary.ca
THE TRIAL OF LOUIS RIEL History portrayed Métis leader Louis Riel as a traitor for leading the Northwest Resistance in 1885. But today, many people see him as a champion of Indigenous rights in the colonial era. This play by John Coulter is based on court transcripts from Riel’s treason trial. RCMP Heritage Museum, Aug 18 – 21. rielcoproductions.com
Music
NAZARETH at Casino Regina, show at 8 p.m. casinoregina.com
JAM NIGHT This event is hosted by Dan Silljer at Shannon’s Pub & Grill, 10 p.m.
Friday Aug 19
WOMEN’S CANADIAN FAST PITCH CHAMPIONSHIPS This tournament features the top women’s teams from the 10 provinces and three territories. Games are at RMSL diamonds. Aug 19 – 21. softball.ca/womens
THE TRIAL OF LOUIS RIEL History portrayed Métis leader Louis Riel as a traitor for leading the Northwest Resistance in 1885. But today, many people see him as a champion of Indigenous rights in the colonial era. This play by John Coulter is based on court transcripts from Riel’s treason trial. RCMP Heritage Museum, Aug 19 – 21. rielcoproductions.com
SENIORS’ UNIVERSITY GROUP: BIG BOOK SALE Proceeds from this sale of fiction and non-fiction books, graphic novels, comic books, games, puzzles, CDs, DVDs and LPs support URegina Lifelong Learning Centre. The sale itself is at Highland Curling Club, Aug 19 from 11 a.m. – 8 p.m., and Aug 20 from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. thebigbooksale.ca
UREGINA COUGARS VS MINOT STATE Canada West preseason men’s basketball. Kinesiology Centre, 6 p.m. reginacougars.com
SASKATCHEWAN ROUGHRIDERS VS B.C. LIONS CFL regular season game. Mosaic Stadium, 8 p.m. riderville.com
Music
NORTHERN LIGHTS BLUEGRASS & OLD TYME MUSIC FESTIVAL This weekend-long festival takes place at the Ness Creek site in Big River, and the line-up includes Eliza Doyle’s C.A.M.P. Band, The Price Sisters, Five Mile Mountain Road, Stanley County Cut-ups, The Local Group and The Salt Licks. Aug 19 – 21. northernlightsbluegrass.com
FRIDAY ALL NIGHT JAM! at Cloud 9 Live, 6 p.m.
METRIC (The Doomscroller Tour) with Dear Rouge at Conexus Arts Centre, 8 p.m. conexusartscentre.ca
Saturday Aug 20
REGINA FARMERS’ OUTDOOR MARKET City Square Plaza, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. reginafarmersmarket.ca
WOMEN’S CANADIAN FAST PITCH CHAMPIONSHIPS This tournament features the top women’s teams from the 10 provinces and three territories. Games are at RMSL diamonds. Aug 20 – 21. softball.ca/womens
SASKATCHEWAN ENTERTAINMENT EXPO After a two-year break due to Covid, this expo devoted science-fiction, fantasy, comics, cosplay and gaming culture returns in 2022. Celebrity guests include Judith Hoag and Ryan Hurst. International Trade Centre, Aug 20 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Aug 21 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. reginaexpo.com
SENIORS’ UNIVERSITY GROUP: BIG BOOK SALE Proceeds from this sale of fiction and non-fiction books, graphic novels, comic books, games, puzzles, CDs, DVDs and LPs support URegina Lifelong Learning Centre. The sale itself is at Highland Curling Club, Aug 20 from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. thebigbooksale.ca
OUTDOOR 3D SHOOT This two-day target archery competition is hosted by Wascana Archers at its facility north of Regina. Aug 20 – 21. wascanaarchers.ca
SUMMER WALKING TOUR This in-person tour is hosted by Heritage Regina. Tonight: Lost Buildings of Regina. Meet at Cornwall Centre (north entrance), 6 p.m. heritageregina.ca
THE TRIAL OF LOUIS RIEL History portrayed Métis leader Louis Riel as a traitor for leading the Northwest Resistance in 1885. But today, many people see him as a champion of Indigenous rights in the colonial era. This play by John Coulter is based on court transcripts from Riel’s treason trial. RCMP Heritage Museum, Aug 20 – 21. rielcoproductions.com
MOVIE NIGHT Tonight: Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021). Realtors Park, screening at 8:30 p.m. summerbash.ca
Music
ZAYD & BEHIND THE DAYS with Thank You Kindly, Void Serpent, Shayla Hulston and Jacks & Jokers at the Exchange, doors at 7 p.m. theexchangelive.ca
THE OTHERZ BAND at Regina Rail Yard Saloon, doors at 9 p.m.
Sunday Aug 21
WOMEN’S CANADIAN FAST PITCH CHAMPIONSHIPS This tournament features the top women’s teams from the 10 provinces and three territories. Games are at RMSL diamonds. Aug 21. softball.ca/womens
SASKATCHEWAN ENTERTAINMENT EXPO After a two-year break due to Covid, this expo devoted science-fiction, fantasy, comics, cosplay and gaming culture returns in 2022. Celebrity guests include Judith Hoag and Ryan Hurst. International Trade Centre, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. reginaexpo.com
OUTDOOR 3D SHOOT This two-day target archery competition is hosted by Wascana Archers at its facility north of Regina. Aug 21. wascanaarchers.ca
REGINA THUNDER VS WINNIPEG RIFLES Following this game, the Thunder will hit the road for games against the Huskies in Edmonton on Aug 28 and against the Hilltops in Saskatoon on Sept. 10. Leibel Field, 1 p.m. reginathunder.ca
STITCH, MAKE & CHAT This in-person event is for people who knit, scrapbook and do other crafts. Sherwood Village Library, Sundays from 2 – 4 p.m. reginalibrary.ca
THE TRIAL OF LOUIS RIEL History portrayed Métis leader Louis Riel as a traitor for leading the Northwest Resistance in 1885. But today, many people see him as a champion of Indigenous rights in the colonial era. This play by John Coulter is based on court transcripts from Riel’s treason trial. RCMP Heritage Museum, Aug 21. rielcoproductions.com
Music
PUNJABI VIRSA 2022 at Conexus Arts Centre, 7 p.m. conexusartscentre.ca
Monday Aug 22
TREES AND SHRUBS FOR THE REGINA AREA This is an online event. Runs 7 – 8 p.m. reginalibrary.ca
OPEN MIC This weekly event features music, spoken word and more. Cure Kitchen + Bar, 8 p.m.
Music
THE ROBERTO DONALDO TRIO at Bushwakker, 7:30 p.m. bushwakker.com
