Events Calendar
Friday, May 03
Tyler Del Pino + The Brasstronautz, with Courtney Fox
Come celebrate the EP "Out Of A Clear Blue Sky" with Tyler Del Pino & The Brasstronautz & Courtney Fox on Friday, May 3, in Room 201!
Doors open at 7pm
Show starts at 8pm
Click here to get your tickets!
Friday, May 3 | 7pm
Location: The Event Space (2nd floor, The Forks Market)
Sunday, May 05
National Day for Awareness of MMIWG2S
We stand together to honor and remember the MMIWG2S+ individuals and their families. Their lives matter, their stories deserve to be told, and their justice demands our action. A number of events will be hosted by local organizations at The Forks today, in honor of MMIWG2S+ people and their loved ones. All are welcome to participate.
Red Dress Day
Oodena Celebration Circle | 10am-2:30pm
The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs will be hosting an event for families affected by MMIWG2S+ to gather as a community and stand together in solidarity and support of one another. Chiefs, Elders, Survivors, and families will be in attendance to share words of strength and love.
Painting Signs of Hope
CN Stage and Field | 2:30-4:30pm
Join VIDEA and Pitikwe Skatepark for an afternoon honoring lost loved ones, while supporting each other as a community. A Ceremony with Elder Charlotte will start the programming, followed by painting Signs of Hope, and the hanging a red dress in honor of MMIWG2S+.
Walk For Justice:
Oodena Celebration Circle | 5-7pm
For the 4th Annual MMIWG2S+ Walk for Justice, organizers are welcoming all to participate in this walk to honour MMIWG2S+ people.
This prayer and awareness walk is dedicated to supporting the families and loved ones of MMIWG2S+. Click here to learn more.
Sunday, May 5, 2024 | 10am-7pm
Location: Multiple Locations
Sunday, May 19
Uncommon Pours: After Dark
Join Norm Pastorin, head chef and owner of BASTA! Filipino Kitchen, and Hailey Tenant, craft beer curator at The Common, as they turn Unit 147 of The Forks Market into a late-night Filipino gastropub!
They’ll be serving five courses of Filipino bar snacks, known as pulutan, paired with tastes from The Common’s current beer list. Expect favourites from the BASTA! menu, new bites exclusive to this event, and a sweet treat to finish the night. Join us for a laidback, new-wave approach to bar food and craft beer at Uncommon Pours: After Dark.
Sunday, May 19, 2024 | 9:00pm
Location: The Forks Market
Thursday, May 23
Healing Walk and Sacred Fire
Join Wa-Say Healing Centre for a Healing Walk and Sacred Fire, dedicated to remembering the children and families impacted by residential and day schools, the 60s Scoop, and the ongoing MMIWG2S+ crisis.
The gathering will commence with a Pipe Ceremony at Oodena Celebration Circle. From there, the community will walk together to Memorial Park for a feast and sacred fire.
Thursday, May 23, 2024 | 10am - 4pm
Location: Oodena Celebration Circle
Friday, May 24
Bahaghari Portrait Series
In the spirit of uniting the diverse Filipinx community in Winnipeg, this project aims to photograph the queer Filipinx folks to empower and celebrate their colorful identities.
Kick off this year’s Pride Festival with with Bahaghari Pride Manitoba’s first ever portrait series called “Sama-sama!” (altogether!) photographed by Ally Gonzalo.
Friday, May 24 | 1pm - 9pm
Location: The Event Space (2nd floor, The Forks Market)
Saturday, May 25 to Sunday, May 26
Taste of Asia
Taste of Asia is a celebration of culture and the food that connects our community!
In celebration of Asian Heritage Month, and in partnership with the Asian Heritage Society of Winnipeg and Foodtrip Market, everyone is welcome to Taste of Asia, a full weekend celebration at The Forks!
This year's event will feature:
- Food Trucks and Stalls
- Local Artisans and Makers
- Art Displays
- Bouncy Castles
- Live Performances
Saturday + Sunday, May 24 + 25, 2024
Location: CN Field
Saturday, May 25 to Sunday, May 26
Doors Open Winnipeg
Where Our Stories Meet | Parks Canada
Guided tours will start at 11:00am, 1:00pm, and 3:00pm, on both Saturday and Sunday.
This tour will depart from outside the Travel Manitoba Information Centre (near the Johnson Terminal) and will finish at the “WINNIPEG” sign.
Tours will be approximately 60 minutes in length with a maximum of 25 guests.
All tours times will be offered in both French and English. This event is free with no registration required!
Saturday, May 25 + Sunday, May 26
Location: The Forks National Historic Site - Parks Canada
Saturday, May 25
Full Moon Ceremony
This is a public event. All genders and cultures are invited for teachings about feminine energy and the moon. Those who identify with feminine energy are welcome to participate in the ceremony. Those who identify with masculine energy are invited to observe.
The Full Moon Ceremony is a collaboration between ka Ni Kanichihk Inc., Sunshine House, Manitoba Moon Voices, Inc., Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc., Huddle Ka Ni Kanichihk, QPOC Winnipeg, and Women's Health Clinic.
Click here for more information.
Saturday, May 25 | 4pm
Location: Oodena Celebration Circle
Sunday, May 26
Drag Brunch
Synonym's Gorge Festival is around the corner, marking the start of Pride week. And this year, they're kicking things off with a Drag Brunch at The Common!
The show starts at noon and is free for all to enjoy. So head down to The Forks Market for a spectacular, family-friendly, and inclusive performance, hosted and curated by Synonym Art Consultation’s house drag artists.
For more information about the show and Synonym's Gorge Festival, click here!
Sunday, May 26, 2024 | 12:00pm
Location: The Forks Market Food Hall
Sunday, May 26
Grandfather Rock Celebration
An annual gathering to honor Residential School Survivors. Hosted by the Anglican Diocese of Rupertsland, this intimate event includes sharing memories, discussions, prayers, and songs.
Beginning at 2:00pm, this event will be hosted at the Peace Meeting Site, located between the Plaza at The Forks Skate Park and the Canadian Museum for Human Rights.
Sunday, May 26 | 2:00pm
Location: Canadian Museum for Human Rights
Friday, May 31
Hyperfemme Galactica | GORGE x Cluster Fest
HYPERFEMME GALACTICA | Gorge and Cluster team up again for another unforgettable evening.
Friday, May 31, 2024
The Event Space (second floor of The Forks Market)
Doors: 7:30
Show: 8:00pm
Presenting thought-provoking concerts and an annual core festival in Winnipeg, Cluster is a platform for artists to create, to experiment, and to collaborate.
Check out www.clusterfestival.com to learn more about this event and more happening this year for Cluster Fest!
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