Events Calendar
Thursday, Sep 26 to Saturday, Sep 28
#USE - Winnipeg Design Fest
#USE is an exhibition of everyday objects: a collection of industrial and artistic PROTOTYPES designed for everyday #USE. Some as ideative PROTOTYPES, some as fully developed products, and some as a set of idea iterations, the designed objects will peek into how designers shape their ideas through prototyping. The exhibition will also inspire the public by demonstrating how design and designers thoughtful engagement in our daily life can enrich and delight our environments.
Located in the new second-floor lounge of The Forks Market.
Sept. 26 to 28 | 9 AM - 9 PM
Location: The Forks Market
Friday, Sep 27 to Sunday, Sep 29
Culture Days: The three major Mexican Muralists - A view of social change on walls
The Mex y Can Association of Manitoba is preparing a great event, where the community will have the opportunity to learn about the three major Mexican muralists. The event will start on Friday, September 27th with an open gallery viewing from 6 to 11 pm. We will have a special keynote speaker to give a lecture about the three Major Mexican Muralists: Diego Rivera, David Alfaro Siqueiros and Jose Clemente Orozco.
On Saturday we will start with activities for kids in the afternoon and have a paint night for adults in the evening. These activities will be primarily interactive where participants will learn how to express mural art on their own. On Sunday the gallery viewing will continue and the closing of the event will take place in the afternoon.
Friday:
6:00 PM- Opening Gallery Viewing
7:00 PM-12:00 AM Opening Ceremony Lecture with a reception to follow
Saturday:
9:00 AM- Opening Gallery Viewing
12:00-1:00 PM- Kids Workshop
6:00 - 8:00 PM- Adult-only Workshop
8:00 PM- 10:00 PM Reception
Sunday:
9:00 AM- Open Gallery Viewing
11:00 AM- Unveil of the mural of diversity
2:00 PM End of event
Location: 201 Space on the second floor of The Forks Market
Sept. 27 to 29 |
Location: The Forks Market
Saturday, Sep 28
The WRENCH @ The Forks: Drop-In Community Tune-Up stands
During The WRENCH @ The Forks drop-in, the general public will be able to fix their bicycle with the assistance of WRENCH staff and volunteers. Everyone is welcome to attend. To ensure that money is not a barrier; services and used parts will be offered by suggested donation (sliding scale) or in exchange for volunteer time.
Location: The WRENCH @ The Forks Rail Car
Saturdays & Sundays | 12:00 - 6:00 PM
Location: The Forks Market
Saturday, Sep 28
The WRENCH @ The Forks: Traditional Trails
Tradition Trails Indigenous-led group rides are family-friendly historical/cultural bike tours that engage community members in memorable, meaningful and transformative outdoor learning experiences based in Manitoban Indigenous perspectives, values and practices.
Location: The WRENCH @ The Forks Rail Car
Sunday | 12:00 - 6:00 PM
Location:
Saturday, Sep 28
Nuit Blanche Winnipeg
Nuit Blanche Winnipeg is a free all-night exploration and celebration of contemporary art that takes place on the Saturday of the Culture Days weekend from dusk to dawn, produced by Culture Days Manitoba and the Winnipeg Arts Council.
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Saturday, Sept. 28 | 6 PM - 12 AM
Location: Multiple Locations
Saturday, Sep 28
Culture Days: One Mural for Diversity
Come and help us paint this mural!
We are pleased to invite the community to our beautiful city and join us in this awesome event. We will have the opportunity to create, together, a mural (80 x 64 inch), by painting 16 individual pieces (20 x 16 inch). If you are one of the 16 participants (Single or couple) you will have the opportunity to paint, learn and share in a wonderful time with us.
The original design will be created by Michel Saint Helaire and he will guide us to finish it. For several years, Michel has created diverse large-scale murals throughout the city of Winnipeg. His paintings are part of various collections; private and corporate, including the Province of Manitoba, Investors Group and Manitoba Hydro.
* Registration will be limited to 16 individuals or couples.
* A pop-up/cash bar will be available on-site for participants and the public.
* --Adults only-- (The kid's workshop will be held in the afternoon on Saturday)
This event is free and will be accepting optional pay-what-you-may donations for admission.
Location: 201 Space on the second floor of The Forks Market
Saturday, Sept. 28 | 6 - 8 PM
Location: The Forks Market