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International Women's Day events
Plus some important talk on tariffs - hey I don't want to talk about it, but we must!
“When the whole world is silent, even one voice becomes powerful” - Malala Yousafzai
Hey everyone, this weekend’s looking busy! There are plenty of events for International Women’s Day. Plus a whole lineup of other things happening around the city. Should be a good one!
International Women’s Day - March 8, 2025
Since the Winnipeg General Strike of 1919, our city has been a champion of equality. I believe we're a leader in this fight, and the federal government’s decision to build the Human Rights Museum here stands as undeniable proof.
As we celebrate International Women's Day, it's a reminder that the fight for equality is far from over. Winnipeg’s history of advocacy lives on, and today, we continue pushing for a future where every woman has the opportunities, respect, and rights they deserve.
MARQUEE EVENTS
The many galleries, shops and curious businesses open themselves up to you the first Friday of the month - First Fridays in The Exchange - Friday March 7th; 5-9 pm
🎸 The Burt - Tom Petty’s Full Moon Fever Show; Saturday March 8. (link)
International Women’s Day Pancake Breakfast; March 7; 8:00 - 10:00am (link)
RBC CONVENTION CENTRE EVENTS
🏠 Habitat for Humanity Manitoba: Women Build Speaker Series featuring Joy Loewen: Friday March 7th ; 7:30 - 9:15 am (link)
Asian Women of Winnipeg: Int’l Women's Day Gala: Saturday March 8 (link)
🧔🏼♀️👩🏽🦱👩🏼🦳 Winnipeg Women’s Show: March 8 & 9 (link)
👞 $10 Shoe & Clothing Pop-up: March 9-17 (link)
🏈🎾 PegSpo Sports Collectibles Expo - Saturday March 8 (link)
WINNIPEG HERO SERIES
This section is all about the everyday heroes who make our city great.
I tied to pick a remarkable Manitoba woman to talk about. Instead, I’ve found so many on the Nellie McClung Foundation website, I decided to hour them all. First of all, Nellie McClung was the most well-known and influential member of the Famous Five. She was a writer, championed women's right to vote, prohibition, and greater roles for women in both the church and public life.
Her foundation celebrates 150 remarkable women in Manitoba. I highly recommend checking it out: (link)
WINNIPEG WHISPERS
(lesser known Winnipeg events)
🍹🦐 Bevvies & Bites - 834 St. Matthews Ave. Live entertainment by Kurt Ford (link) Friday, March 7, 6-8pm
❄️ Youth and Adult Snowshoe Adventure - Birds Hill Park March 8 @ 10am
❄️ Children and Parent Snowshoe Experience - Birds Hill Park March 8 @ 1:30pm
📚 Seedy Saturday at Winnipeg Library - Saturday March 8: 10:30am - 3":30pm (link)
🍁TARIFF TALK🍁
I was grabbing my coffee when I saw Trudeau’s live feed on tariffs. No surprise, it’s impossible to avoid the conversation these days.
And let’s be real, it’s not looking great. Canada’s in for some hurt. What that means for Winnipeg? That’s the big question.
But here’s the thing—when times get tough, we don’t back down. We stick together. So if the USA wants to see real solidarity, watch Canada. We don’t go down easy. 🍁🍁
Here is a link to the site where you can source Canadian products all across Canada: Made in CA
SUPERPEG! ROAD TRIP ALERT 🚙❄️
Gimli Ice Festival - March 7-9 (link)
Alright, Winnipeg, who’s up for a little adventure? If you need a break from the usual weekend routine, here’s an idea—grab a coffee, hop in the car, and head up to Gimli for the Gimli Ice Festival!
It’s the perfect excuse for a road trip: ice sculptures, cool winter activities, and that unbeatable small-town charm. Plus, it’s Gimli, so you know there’ll be good eats, lake views, and maybe even a Viking sighting.
Bundle up, bring a friend (or the whole crew), and make a day of it. Let us know if you go. we’d love to hear your favorite festival finds! Tag us on Instagram: Instagram
LIVE MUSIC
Friday (March 7)
Kingsway // The Osborne Taphouse
TOAD TIME MACHINE // The Toad In The Hole Pub, DJ NUGGET
Live at Belle's // Belle's Kitchen + Music Hall, Robert Andreas / Mitchell Stewart Klyne / Two out of Three / Rob & Theo
Songs and Stories Tour // Park Theatre / Jully Black / Melafrique
Bush Lotus // Into the Music
THE BLOODSHOTS // South Beach Casino
Jamboree / CAMPROBBER // Park Alleys
The Blues Power // Royal George / Justin Aron/Dirty Pool
NOLA Night // Times Change(d) High & Lonesome Club, Dirty Catfish Brass Band
Saturday (March 8)
The Coveralls // The Toad In The Hole Pub
Live at Belle's // Belle's Kitchen + Music Hall, Curtis Newton, San Gardner, Dan Reinaldo, Irvin Miller
The Mari Padeanu Birthday Show! // Frenchie's Records
Jeremie Albino // Park Theatre
Imploders,Close Talkers,Trial Time,Pure Impact // The Handsome Daughter
Tom Petty's Full Moon Fever // Burton Cummings Theatre
Colour By Numbers/VVonder // Sidestage Winnipeg
THE BLOODSHOTS // South Beach Casino
Hut Hut,Lev Snowe,Dayloft // Public Domain
Robert Allan Wrigley // Park Alleys
The Blues Power // Royal George, Justin AronDirty Pool
Blood, shot Bill, Poison Suckers // Times Change(d) High & Lonesome Club
Sunday (March 9)
Live at Belle's // Belle's Kitchen + Music Hall, Jon Lezak, Jun Galinato, Jesse & Grace, Fuller Hull
Country Sunday // Royal George, Bluestem
HER (204) Album Release Party - Stories Of One Great City Revisited // Park Theatre; Jade Turner / Jess Reimer / Michele ii (Boniface) // Desiree Dorion / Andrina Turenne / Rayannah / Rhonda Head / Keisha Booker / Gabriela Ocejo / Ashley Au / Joanna Miller
Kyle Cobb // The Fort Garry Hotel
Blues Jam with Big Dave McLean // Times Change(d) High & Lonesome Club
MUSEUMS
Friday
Manidoo Miiniigooizowin, A Gift from the Creator Exhibition // Manitoba Museum: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Legends of the Northern Sky – Planetarium Show // Manitoba Museum: 11:15 am - 12:00 pm
Aurorae – Planetarium Show // Manitoba Museum: 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm
First Fridays @ the Manitoba Museum // Manitoba Museum: 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Crafting Wellness—Mind + Body…at a Cost // The C2 Centre for Craft
Pysanka Exhibition // Oseredok
The Witness Blanket // Canadian Museum of Human Rights
Love in a Dangerous Time: Canada’s LGBT Purge // Canadian Museum of Human Rights
Saturday
The Great Solar System Adventure – Planetarium Show // Manitoba Museum: 11:00 am - 11:45 am
Manitoba Skies – Planetarium Show // Manitoba Museum: 1:45 pm - 2:30 pm
The Phenomenal Pysanka Lecture // Oseredok: 11:00 am
Family Pysanka Workshop // Oseredok: 2:00 pm
The Witness Blanket // Canadian Museum of Human Rights
Love in a Dangerous Time: Canada’s LGBT Purge // Canadian Museum of Human Rights
ART GALLERIES
Friday
Memories: Artwork by the Urban Art Group // Assiniboine Park, Community Gallery (2nd Floor)
Fundraiser. Be Still: A Tender Exploration on the Art of Floral Still Life // Aceartinc: 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Cardially Yours Exhibition by Charles Romero Venzon // Galerie Buhler Gallery
Bonnie Hallman, Meet the Artist // Cre8ery: 5:00 pm -6:00 pm
Crossed-wires: Painting through a synesthetic lens by Jan Rogers // Cre8ery: 11:00 am -9:00 pm
The Power of Contrast: Inuit Art In Black + White //Katie and Gunner Gallery
The Poetry of Painting,with artists Mavi Brake, Genevie Henderson, and Angela Lillico // MHC Gallery: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
The Wait of Light by Marcia Harris // Loch Gallery, Calgary
Vanishing North by Anja Studer// Pulse Gallery
Saturday
SAP: Late bloomer // Woodlands Gallery, Realistic graphite drawings by Hollande Bezan: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm (reception)
Bonnie Hallman, Meet the Artist // Cre8ery: 2:00 pm -4:00 pm
Crossed-wires: Painting through a synesthetic lens by Jan Rogers // Cre8ery: 11:00 am -5:00 pm
The Power of Contrast: Inuit Art In Black + White //Katie and Gunner Gallery
The Wait of Light by Marcia Harris // Loch Gallery, Calgary
Vanishing North by Anja Studer// Pulse Gallery
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