Upcoming events
Community Canopy Drop-In: Mobile Library & Crafts
Community Canopy Drop-In: Mobile Library & Crafts
Come by for this week’s drop- in at the Community Canopy for storytelling, crafts, and a selection of books available as provided by the Winnipeg Public Library.
Storytelling for children will begin at 12:45PM!
This drop-in is all-ages.
Art In The Village: Art City Speedway (Mixed-Media Wooden Cars)
Art City Speedway (Mixed-Media Wooden Cars)
Join Art City for Art City Speedway (Mixed-Media Wooden Cars). All materials are provided! No pre-registration required. All ages are welcome.
The workshop runs from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at The Community Canopy (the courtyard between Happy Cooker and The Toad at 155 Osborne Street).
This workshop is part of our FREE summer programming series. These art workshops run every Wednesday from July 8 to September 2.
Please note: kids under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
We hope to see you there!
Upcoming workshops:
• August 12 – Air Dry Clay
• August 19 – Wacky Buttons
• August 26 – Stop-Motion Animation
• September 2 – Trophies & Party Hats
Movie Night In the Village: Jurassic Park (1993)
Movie Nights in the Village
Located at the Community Canopy (155 Osborne St.)
Showing Jurassic Park (1993) directed by Steven Spielberg
Doors open: 7:45PM & Movie starts: 8:00PM
Noon Tunes
FREE live music on the front steps of the Crescent Arts Centre every Friday in July and August from 12–1 PM.
Bring your lunch, grab a spot on the lawn, and enjoy a different local performer each week.
📍525 Wardlaw Avenue
Schedule:
July 3 – Bobby Dove
July 10 – The Bairdanes
July 17 – Chenoa McKelvey
July 24 – Nick Hamm
July 31 – Michael Audette
Aug. 7 – Gabriella Ocejo
Aug. 14 – The Cat’s Advice
Aug. 21 – Son Del Norte
Aug. 28 – Golden Slippers Dance Band
Community Canopy Drop- In:The Wrench
Community Canopy Drop- In:The Wrench
Drop by the Community Canopy with your bike!
Hang out, meet other community members, and get help tuning up or repairing your bike at this drop-in session in collaboration with The Wrench.
Summer Sounds: Jazz Manouche Initiative
Summer Sounds: Jazz Manouche Initiative
Join us at the Bell Tower for live music all summer!
Jazz Manouche Initiative will be playing the swinging music of Django Reinhardt and Stéphane Grappelli.
Ethiopian Basket Weaving Workshop With Netsanet Shawl
Ethiopian Basket Weaving Workshop
Led by artist Netsanet Shawl.
Participants at Netsanet’s basket weaving workshop for the Village Music Fest on June 27, 2026.
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Join Netsanet for one of two summer basket weaving workshops. This beginner-friendly session introduces participants to traditional Ethiopian basket weaving techniques.
The second workshop will be an Ethiopian Coiling Techniques workshop and will take place on August 15, from 3:00–4:30 PM at the Community Canopy.
Community Canopy Drop- In: Friendship Bracelet Making
Community Canopy Drop- In: Friendship Bracelet Making
Make a bracelet this weekend with us at the Community Canopy located at 155 Osborne Street.
All materials will be provided. No registration needed just drop by and hang out!
Modo Yoga Drop-In Class
Guided Flow Class led by Lauren Messervey.
Bring a mat for the practice.
Art in the Village: Air Dry Clay
Art in the Village: Air Dry Clay
Join Art City for an afternoon creating Air Dry Clay creations.
From 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at The Community Canopy (155 Osborne Street).
This workshop is part of our FREE summer programming series. These art workshops run every Wednesday from July 8 to September 2.
Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
All materials are provided. No pre-registration required. All ages are welcome.
Please note that our secondary venue is located at the Crescent Arts Centre (525 Wardlaw Ave) in case of poor weather conditions.
Upcoming workshops:
• August 19 – Wacky Buttons
• August 26 – Stop-Motion Animation
• September 2 – Trophies & Party Hats
Movie Night in the Village: Mamma Mia (2008)
Movie Nights at the Community Canopy!
This evening we will be showing Mamma Mia (2008) directed by Phyllida Lloyd
Doors open: 7:45PM
Movie starts: 8:00PM
Bring snacks, a blanket, and enjoy a movie night in the Community Canopy with us!
Noon Tunes
FREE live music on the front steps of the Crescent Arts Centre every Friday in July and August from 12–1 PM.
Bring your lunch, grab a spot on the lawn, and enjoy a different local performer each week.
📍525 Wardlaw Avenue
Schedule:
July 3 – Bobby Dove
July 10 – The Bairdanes
July 17 – Chenoa McKelvey
July 24 – Nick Hamm
July 31 – Michael Audette
Aug. 7 – Gabriella Ocejo
Aug. 14 – The Cat’s Advice
Aug. 21 – Son Del Norte
Aug. 28 – Golden Slippers Dance Band
Summer Sounds: No Metro
Summer Sounds: No Metro
Join us at the Bell Tower for live music all summer.
This performance is brought to you by No Metro, a band that brings nostalgic alt poprock, straight from Winnipeg!
Ethiopian Coiling Techniques Workshop
Ethiopian Coiling Techniques Workshop
Led by artist Netsanet Shawl
The last workshop of Netsanet’s beginner-friendly series with us will introduce participants to Ethiopian coiling techniques. Participants will weave a small basket from hand-prepared cattail grasses and learn about its history and cultural significance.
Located at the Community Canopy (155 Osborne Street) and will begin at 3PM. All materials provided and no registration required. Just drop by!
Poetry Reading & Open Mic
Poetry reading & Open Mic
Join us in an open mic to share original poems and creative works.
Open to all ages, with no pre-registration required.
Hosted by artist Jessica Smithies.
Modo Yoga Drop-In Class
Guided Flow Class led by Lauren Messervey.
Bring a mat for the practice.
Art IN THE VILLAGE: Wacky Buttons
Art in the Village: Wacky Buttons
Join Art City for an afternoon of creating wacky buttons!
From 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at The Community Canopy (155 Osborne Street).
This workshop is part of our FREE summer programming series. These art workshops run every Wednesday from July 8 to September 2.
Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
All materials are provided. No pre-registration required. All ages are welcome.
Please note that our secondary venue is located at the Crescent Arts Centre (525 Wardlaw Ave) in case of poor weather conditions.
Upcoming workshops:
• August 26 – Stop-Motion Animation
• September 2 – Trophies & Party Hats
Community Canopy Drop-In: Mobile Library
Community Canopy Drop-In: Mobile Library
Come by for this week’s drop- in at the Community Canopy for a afternoon of reading!
There will be a selection of books available as provided by the Winnipeg Public Library.
This drop-in is all-ages.
OPEN MIC NIGHT
Open Mic Night with Stephanie Bell.
Drop in and sign up! Please bring your own instruments.
Noon Tunes
FREE live music on the front steps of the Crescent Arts Centre every Friday in July and August from 12–1 PM.
Bring your lunch, grab a spot on the lawn, and enjoy a different local performer each week.
📍525 Wardlaw Avenue
Schedule:
July 3 – Bobby Dove
July 10 – The Bairdanes
July 17 – Chenoa McKelvey
July 24 – Nick Hamm
July 31 – Michael Audette
Aug. 7 – Gabriella Ocejo
Aug. 14 – The Cat’s Advice
Aug. 21 – Son Del Norte
Aug. 28 – Golden Slippers Dance Band
Summer Sounds: The Remedies
Summer Sounds: The Remedies
Join us at the Bell Tower for live music all summer!
The Remedies are an eight-piece party funk band, born and raised in Winnipeg. The Remedies have created a sound that fuses elements of funk rock with jazz and hip-hop.
Modo Yoga Drop-In Class
Guided Flow Class led by Lauren Messervey.
Bring a mat for the practice.
Art IN THE VILLAGE: Stop-Motion Animation
Stop-Motion Animation
Join Art City for an afternoon creating stop motion animation creations.
From 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at The Community Canopy (155 Osborne Street).
This workshop is part of our FREE summer programming series. These art workshops run every Wednesday from July 8 to September 2.
Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
All materials are provided. No pre-registration required. All ages are welcome.
Please note that our secondary venue is located at the Crescent Arts Centre (525 Wardlaw Ave) in case of poor weather conditions.
Upcoming workshops:
• September 2 – Trophies & Party Hats
Noon Tunes
FREE live music on the front steps of the Crescent Arts Centre every Friday in July and August from 12–1 PM.
Bring your lunch, grab a spot on the lawn, and enjoy a different local performer each week.
📍525 Wardlaw Avenue
Schedule:
July 3 – Bobby Dove
July 10 – The Bairdanes
July 17 – Chenoa McKelvey
July 24 – Nick Hamm
July 31 – Michael Audette
Aug. 7 – Gabriella Ocejo
Aug. 14 – The Cat’s Advice
Aug. 21 – Son Del Norte
Aug. 28 – Golden Slippers Dance Band
Summer Sounds: Amby
Summer Sounds: Amby
Join us at the Bell Tower for live music all summer!
Amby toes the lines between folk, alternative rock, and country music with a voice originally trained for musical theatre and choir.
Community Canopy Drop-In: French Meet Up
Community Canopy Drop-In: French Meet Up
Grab a snack or drink from the Village and drop by at the Community Canopy (155 Osborne St)
This drop in is intended for participants to chat and practice your conversational French!
All levels welcome.
Modo Yoga Drop-In Class
Guided Flow Class led by Lauren Messervey.
Bring a mat for the practice.
Art in the Village: Trophies & Party Hats
Art in the Village: Tophies & Party Hats
Join Art City for the final afternoon of our summer series in creating trophies and party hats!
From 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at The Community Canopy (155 Osborne Street).
Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
All materials are provided. No pre-registration required. All ages are welcome.
Please note that our secondary venue is located at the Crescent Arts Centre (525 Wardlaw Ave) in case of poor weather conditions.
Modo Yoga Drop-In Class
Guided Flow Class led by Lauren Messervey.
Bring a mat for the practice.
Modo Yoga Drop-In Class
Guided Flow Class led by Lauren Messervey.
Bring a mat for the practice.
Summer Sounds: The JayWalkers
Summer Sounds: The Jaywalkers
Join us at The Bell Tower and listen to live music of the Jaywalkers! High energy anthems of garage-rock and pop-punk.
Noon Tunes
FREE live music on the front steps of the Crescent Arts Centre every Friday in July and August from 12–1 PM.
Bring your lunch, grab a spot on the lawn, and enjoy a different local performer each week.
📍525 Wardlaw Avenue
Schedule:
July 3 – Bobby Dove
July 10 – The Bairdanes
July 17 – Chenoa McKelvey
July 24 – Nick Hamm
July 31 – Michael Audette
Aug. 7 – Gabriella Ocejo
Aug. 14 – The Cat’s Advice
Aug. 21 – Son Del Norte
Aug. 28 – Golden Slippers Dance Band
OPEN MIC NIGHT
Open Mic Night with Stephanie Bell.
Drop in and sign up! Please bring your own instruments.
Parlons français! Tous niveaux – All levels
Bring a coffee or some food and come practice your conversational french !
All levels welcome.
Art IN THE VILLAGE: Art City Speedway (Mixed-Media Wooden Cars)
Art City Speedway
Join Art City for an afternoon creating Mixed-Media Wooden Cars. All materials are provided, and participants are invited to race their cars at “Art City Speedway”!
No pre-registration required. All ages are welcome.
The workshop runs from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at The Community Canopy (the courtyard between Happy Cooker and The Toad at 155 Osborne Street).
This workshop is part of our FREE summer programming series. These art workshops run every Wednesday from July 8 to September 2. Please note: kids under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Upcoming workshops:
• August 12 – Air Dry Clay
• August 19 – Wacky Buttons
• August 26 – Stop-Motion Animation
• September 2 – Trophies & Party Hats
Modo Yoga Drop-In Class
Guided Flow Class led by Lauren Messervey.
Bring a mat for the practice.
Noon Tunes
FREE live music on the front steps of the Crescent Arts Centre every Friday in July and August from 12–1 PM.
Bring your lunch, grab a spot on the lawn, and enjoy a different local performer each week.
📍525 Wardlaw Avenue
Schedule:
July 3 – Bobby Dove
July 10 – The Bairdanes
July 17 – Chenoa McKelvey
July 24 – Nick Hamm
July 31 – Michael Audette
Aug. 7 – Gabriella Ocejo
Aug. 14 – The Cat’s Advice
Aug. 21 – Son Del Norte
Aug. 28 – Golden Slippers Dance Band
Movie Night: Dirty Dancing
Movie Nights at the Community Canopy!
This evening we will be showing Dirty Dancing (1987) directed by Emile Ardolino.
Doors open: 7:45PM
Movie starts: 8:00PM
Bring snacks, a blanket, and enjoy a movie night in the Community Canopy with us!
Move with Alex
This summer, we will invite you at the Bell Tower for one hour of muscle strength training with Alex !
On Thursday in July and August from 10–11 AM.
📍Bell Tower, cross between Osborne Street and Stradbrook Avenue
Schedule:
July 9th
July 16th
July 23rd
July 30th
Aug. 13rd
Aug. 27th
Sept. 2nd
Art IN THE VILLAGE: Oil Pastel Portraits
Oil Pastel Portraits
Join Art City for an afternoon creating Oil Pastel Portraits. All materials are provided, and participants are welcome to create a portrait of their own.
No pre-registration required. All ages are welcome.
The workshop runs from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at The Community Canopy (the courtyard between Happy Cooker and The Toad at 155 Osborne Street).
This workshop is part of our FREE summer programming series. These art workshops run every Wednesday from July 8 to September 2. Please note: kids under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Upcoming workshops:
• July 29 – Watercolour Painting
• August 5 – Art City Speedway (Mixed-Media Wooden Cars)
• August 12 – Air Dry Clay
• August 19 – Wacky Buttons
• August 26 – Stop-Motion Animation
• September 2 – Trophies & Party Hats
Noon Tunes
FREE live music on the front steps of the Crescent Arts Centre every Friday in July and August from 12–1 PM.
Bring your lunch, grab a spot on the lawn, and enjoy a different local performer each week.
📍525 Wardlaw Avenue
Schedule:
July 3 – Bobby Dove
July 10 – The Bairdanes
July 17 – Chenoa McKelvey
July 24 – Nick Hamm
July 31 – Michael Audette
Aug. 7 – Gabriella Ocejo
Aug. 14 – The Cat’s Advice
Aug. 21 – Son Del Norte
Aug. 28 – Golden Slippers Dance Band
Art IN THE VILLAGE: Sun Catchers
Sun Catchers
Join Art City for an afternoon creating sun catchers. All materials are provided, and participants are welcome to create a sun catcher of their own.
No pre-registration required. All ages are welcome.
The workshop runs from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at The Community Canopy (the courtyard between Happy Cooker and The Toad at 155 Osborne Street).
This workshop is part of our FREE summer programming series. These art workshops run every Wednesday from July 8 to September 2. Please note: kids under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Upcoming workshops:
• July 22 – Oil Pastel Portraits
• July 29 – Watercolour Painting
• August 5 – Art City Speedway (Mixed-Media Wooden Cars)
• August 12 – Air Dry Clay
• August 19 – Wacky Buttons
• August 26 – Stop-Motion Animation
• September 2 – Trophies & Party Hats
Noon Tunes
FREE live music on the front steps of the Crescent Arts Centre every Friday in July and August from 12–1 PM.
Bring your lunch, grab a spot on the lawn, and enjoy a different local performer each week.
📍525 Wardlaw Avenue
Schedule:
July 3 – Bobby Dove
July 10 – The Bairdanes
July 17 – Chenoa McKelvey
July 24 – Nick Hamm
July 31 – Michael Audette
Aug. 7 – Gabriella Ocejo
Aug. 14 – The Cat’s Advice
Aug. 21 – Son Del Norte
Aug. 28 – Golden Slippers Dance Band
Move with Alex
This summer, we will invite you at the Bell Tower for one hour of muscle strength training with Alex !
On Thursday in July and August from 10–11 AM.
📍Bell Tower, cross between Osborne Street and Stradbrook Avenue
Schedule:
July 9th
July 16th
July 23rd
July 30th
Aug. 13rd
Aug. 27th
Sept. 2nd
Art IN THE VILLAGE: Acrylic Painting
Acrylic Painting
Join Art City for an afternoon of acrylic painting on canvas. All materials are provided, and participants are welcome to create a painting of their own.
No pre-registration required. All ages are welcome.
VENUE NOTE: The workshop runs from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Crescent Arts Centre (Fellowship Hall, enter through the entrance facing Stradbrook Avenue).
This workshop is part of our FREE summer programming series. These art workshops run every Wednesday from July 8 to September 2. Workshops take place at The Community Canopy (the courtyard between Happy Cooker and The Toad at 155 Osborne Street). Kids must be accompanied by an adult.
Upcoming workshops:
• July 15 – Sun Catchers
• July 22 – Oil Pastel Portraits
• July 29 – Watercolour Painting
• August 5 – Art City Speedway (Mixed-Media Wooden Cars)
• August 12 – Air Dry Clay
• August 19 – Wacky Buttons
• August 26 – Stop-Motion Animation
• September 2 – Trophies & Party Hats
Winnipeg International Mountain Film Festival
Winnipeg International Mountain Film Festival
We may not have mountains on the horizon, but we know their pull. Join us for two nights of spectacular mountain adventure films!
WIMFF is about the stories that come from wild places; stories of risk, resilience, humour, failure, and discovery. From the biggest peaks on earth to the quiet, personal journeys that shape us, these films connect us to something larger.
The Hanny Lounge: Marketing and Branding
In collaboration with @madsocialagency,we're bringing you a real conversation on how to turn followers into customers using marketing and branding strategies that work.
Whether you're just starting to build your brand or ready to scale this conversation will meet you where you are.
What we'll cover:
• How to grab attention and turn it into trust
• The branding strategies that convert followers into paying customers
• What the best marketers do differently
• Practical tools and frameworks you can apply right away
• Live Q&A with the panel
• High-level networking with entrepreneurs and professionals
Guest Speakers:
🔷 @maddie.theresa — Founder, @madsocialagency
🔷 @adamfishkin — Founder, @adovateagency
🔷 Ajayi Adebayo — Founder, @media_vaccine
🔷 Jas Singh — Founder, @winnipegdigest
Seats are limited, RSVP. This room is for founders, creatives, entrepreneurs, and anyone ready to build a brand that actually converts.
Community Clean-Up
We will be having the MOST fun out and about on April 26th (11am to 1pm) doing some spring cleaning around the village!
Come join us by signing up at https://forms.gle/9DovamJPfRhhGb6LA
Meet @ the River & Osborne Circle(469 River Avenue)
11AM- 1PM
Supplies will be provided
+ There will be snacks and refreshments!
Never Eat Alone
Join Never Eat Alone by PrimeEdge & TableSpace—monthly meals that spark deeper connections, collaboration & community growth.
Meet Hanny Mehari
CEO, HannyMobile | Real Estate Investor | Founder, The Hanny Lounge
Hanny Mehari is an entrepreneur, real estate investor, and community builder dedicated to creating spaces where meaningful connection and growth can thrive. As the CEO of HannyMobile, he brings a strategic and forward-thinking approach to business, while his work in real estate reflects his commitment to long-term value and opportunity.
As the founder of The Hanny Lounge, Hanny has cultivated networking experiences that go far beyond surface-level interaction — fostering real conversations, shared learning, and intentional collaboration.
Guided by his mantra, “Each One, Teach One,” Hanny is passionate about empowering others through knowledge, connection, and collective progress.
☕ Coffee provided by Negash Coffee
🍳 Breakfast provided by Xpress Chef
Never Eat Alone is not a networking pitch event. It’s a space for meaningful conversation, shared tables, and genuine connection — open to entrepreneurs, creatives, professionals, and community members alike.
Registration Required.
Hosted by PrimeEdge & TableSpace
Building Community, One Relationship at a Time.
The Hanny Lounge: The Wealth Blueprint
Money and financial literacy are rarely taught in the education system. We're changing that. This is the room where the hidden gems get uncovered from how to grow your income, to how to think like a business owner, to how to actually keep the money you make. Whether you're just starting your financial journey or ready to level up, this conversation will meet you where you are.
What we'll cover:
• The mindset required to become financially independent
• How to grow, protect, and keep your wealth as a business owner • What the education system never taught you about money
• Practical strategies from people who are living it
• Live Q&A with the panel
• High-level networking with entrepreneurs and professionals
Guest Speakers:
🔷 Mike Schroeder — Mortgage Broker, One Link Mortgage and Financial
🔷 Grant White — Founder & CEO, Endeavour Group of Companies
🔷 Quinton Chambers — Wealth Advisor, CFP®, CIM®, Scotia Wealth Management
🔷 Akeem Adebisi — Founder & CEO, Ajopro (Rakoomi Inc.)
📅 Friday, April 17
⏰ 6:00 – 9:00 PM
📍 196 Osborne Street, Winnipeg
Free community event. Seats are limited. RSVP now
This room is for founders, professionals, investors, and anyone ready to take control of their financial future.
A+DFF Premiere: Meeting A Moment - the Art of Social Architecture
The Art of Social Architecture invites architects, historians, social housing advocates and citizens to reflect on the creation of affordable housing in Winnipeg and why it is about more than simply architecture and design.
In The Company of Birds
Nature sings in this evocative choral program with Winnipeg Sonora Voices, where birds, voices, and the turning of the seasons inspire new meditations on the rhythms of nature.
Never Eat Alone
Join Never Eat Alone by PrimeEdge & TableSpace—monthly meals that spark deeper connections, collaboration & community growth.