Editor's Pick
Cello on the River
The Forks · Winnipeg
A solo cellist with WSO credits performs live on a one-hour river cruise — intimate, unhurried, genuinely special.
Friday, 31 July
Winnipeg Artisan Market & Lifestyle Showcase 2026
RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg · Winnipeg
Dozens of local makers under one roof — good for gifting, grazing, and a slow Saturday morning.
Big Sun Festival
Blue Note Park · Winnipeg
Two days of live music at Blue Note Park — a proper summer weekend anchor.
Energía Pura - Latin Pop & Cumbia Summer Party
The Osborne Taphouse · Winnipeg
Matambú brings cumbia and Latin pop to the Osborne Taphouse — a proper summer Friday night out.
Hiker Happy Hour - Courthaus Social
Courthaus Social · Arlington
Meet Arlington's hiking crowd over drinks before you ever hit a trail — low-key, no gear required.
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Biz Moms 1 Year Anniversary Celebration
Pop Colab · Winnipeg
A scrappy local biz community hits its first birthday — drop in at Pop Colab or join online to meet the women behind it.
1 Year of Biz Moms Anniversary Celebration
Pop Colab · Winnipeg
A local entrepreneur community hits its first birthday — drop in to connect with business-minded parents in your city.
Saturday, 1 August
Editor's Pick
Emancipation Day Celebration 2026
Canadian Museum for Human Rights · Winnipeg
Winnipeg marks Emancipation Day at the Human Rights Museum — history and community culture in one of Canada's most powerful buildings.
Real Love: Taylor Swift Cover Night
Le Patio 340 · Winnipeg
Three local acts cover Taylor Swift across every era — a French-English Winnipeg night that's become a genuine annual tradition.
Day Hike - Bull Run Mountains (4.4 Miles)
Vienna Metro South Kiss & Ride Parking · Vienna
A 4.4-mile carpool hike through 2,500 acres of rare habitat, old homesites, and quiet trails most locals never find.
Aguiempire 2026 Fashion Show
West End Cultural Centre · Winnipeg
Local designers take the West End Cultural Centre stage for a live runway show with serious street-style energy.
Ace Monroe at Reston TownCenter
Reston TownCenter · Reston
Nashville rock four-piece known for riff-heavy, high-energy sets lands at Reston TownCenter — a solid late-night pick for rock fans.
Quantum Leap - 80s Tribute Band at That's Amore
THAT'S AMORE · ROCKVILLE
Quantum Leap brings their high-energy 80s set to That's Amore — a late-night dance floor crowd-pleaser in Rockville.
Sunday, 2 August
Pups N Patio - Manitoba Underdogs x Shrugging Doctor
Shrugging Doctor Beverage Company · Winnipeg
Adoptable dogs take over Shrugging Doctor's patio — grab a craft drink and maybe go home with a new family member.
Sound Bites: Small Bites. Big Vibes.
Hargrave Street Market · Winnipeg, MB
Chef-crafted small plates meet a live DJ soundtrack on Gusto North's downtown patio — a grown-up summer evening worth dressing up for.
Take a Hike to Great Falls Park
Cross County Trail Access Point · Herndon
A mostly flat trail to Great Falls Park with one rewarding climb — solid Sunday reset for adults who want fresh air and good conversation.
Expo Celebration
West End Cultural Centre · Winnipeg
Live praise and worship fills one of Winnipeg's most beloved venues for an evening centred on community and faith.
Winnipeg Speed Dating (Age 35-45)
Torque Brewing · Winnipeg
Structured singles nights at Torque Brewing take the guesswork out of meeting people — 35–45 crowd only.
Buddha-Talk: Alte Muster, neue Wege im Alltag und in der Politik
Sylvia Wetzel bringt buddhistische Denkansätze auf Alltagsfragen und politische Themen — ruhiger Sonntagabend für den Kopf.
Winnipeg Speed Dating (Age 45-55)
Torque Brewing · Winnipeg
Structured singles nights at Torque Brewing take the awkwardness out of meeting people — 45-55 crowd only.
Wine & Winning Connections – Networking Nights
Winnipeg Goldeyes · Winnipeg
Wine and networking at a ballpark — best if corporate mixers are your thing.
Monday, 3 August
Editor's Pick
Caravan Open Mic and Open Stage
255 Graham ave · Winnipeg
Weekly open stage outside the Millennium Library welcomes musicians, poets, dancers — any skill level, any art form.
Mini Mondays at Children's Museum
Children’s Museum · Winnipeg
Toddler-sized Mondays at the Children's Museum — crafts, dramatic play, and activities built for the under-4 crowd from 10am to 2pm.
Tuesday, 4 August
Geek Out: Local AI for Software Development
Devs swap hands-on notes on running AI coding tools locally — Ollama, Copilot, agents, and what actually works.
Winnipeg Straight Speed Dating Ages 27-36
Torque Brewing · Winnipeg
Skip the apps and meet 10–15 singles face-to-face over rounds of 5-minute conversations at Torque Brewing.
Paint Nite at IKEA Winnipeg
IKEA Winnipeg · Winnipeg
Grab a brush and paint Purple Fantasy Flowers alongside strangers at IKEA — all supplies included, no experience needed.