Things to do in Saskatoon: Your Weekend Event Guide

Things to do in Saskatoon: Your Weekend Event Guide

Maygen Kardash

Hello, dear reader! Maygen aka “Sneaks” here. Every Thursday morning, I make a list of things to do in Saskatoon with an emphasis on low or no cost events. I volunteer to make these weekly guides. Your engagement on my social platforms, especially your interaction on my paid posts, is how my small business thrives. Find this list useful? Visit my pinned posts (on Instagram OR tiktok OR on Facebook) & give them some love! And ooh if you’ve got a minute, I’d love your 5 star review on Google: https://g.page/r/Ceb8XSqjBBapEBM/review . TIA!

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On now- USask Drama 80th Anniversary To commemorate 80 years, 5 alumni of the program have been commissioned to create 5 brand-new one-act plays. Take them in! PWYC $10-50

On now- Greed N’ Graves at Studio 914. A Gordon Tootoosis Nīkānīwin Theatre Circle of Voices youth production telling a story of a motley crew of people competing to win a billion dollar inheritance. Reserve your tickets FREE thanks to funding from Canadian Heritage, the Community Initiatives Fund, and Sask Lotteries through the Aboriginal Arts and Culture Leadership Sask Culture program.

Thurs 5-8pm- WDM is by donation. There are also special activities and demonstrations.

Thurs 6:30pm- Art With Jess Spring Bird Paint Night at Somewhere Else Pub, $30

Thurs 7:30pm- Goo Goo Dolls at SaskTel Centre $62+

Thurs 7:30pm- The Rock Orchestra by candlelight at TCU Place, $109+

Fri 3pm feast & 7pm dance- City of Saskatoon Annual Community Round Dance at Cosmo Civic Centre. Go eat, connect, and dance with others in Saskatoon here on Treaty 6! All welcome, free!

Fri 4:30-7pm- Piano Friday at The Bassment with Martin Janovsky Go enjoy the tinkling of the ivories, no cover.

Fri 6-9pm- Material. After. Life. https://remaimodern.org/events-gatherings/opening-celebration-material-after-life/ This looks interesting: Opening in Feature Gallery, the exhibit features contemporary artists who work with found objects and materials. PLUS: Bring a trinket to the opening and take part in a trinket exchange hosted by Nefelibata Arts & Craft. This small object should fit in your pocket and spark a bit of whimsy. Remarks at 6, trinket exchange 7-9. By donation.

Fri 7pm- Marty Supreme screening at Remai Modern Miss this on the first run? Catch it at no cost (for members & youth under 18) or otherwise for just $10.

Fri 7-11pm- Salsa at the Legion Enjoy a dance class and social. Cash bar with happy hour til 8pm, no cover!

Fri 7pm- World Theatre Day Gala at Glass and Lumber World Theatre Day takes place annually on March 27th. This year, SATP (Saskatchewan Association of Theatre Professionals) is hosting a Gala to celebrate another year of incredible theatre. Drinks and munchies, performances and opportunities to connect. Admission by donation, cash bar. RSVP

Fri 8pm- Saskatoon Soaps Improv Comedy: Minstrels, Mead, and a Medieval Mess at Broadway Theatre. Enjoy comedic stories of dragons, wizards, and jolly maidens fair based on your live suggestions. $16

Fri 11am-8pm, Sat 9am-7, Sun 10am-5pm- Gardernscapes at Prairieland Buy in advance: $15.50, $21.00/2 day, $30.00/3 day. More at door

Fri & Sat 11am-7pm and Sun 11am-6pm- Pihtikwe Market at The Studio at Midtown Shop Indigenous owned wares and businesses. Free admission

Sat 10am-3pm- Spring Maker’s Sale at Knox United Handmade crafts, baking, Easter & spring decor, 1pm church organ sound bath. By donation.

Sat 10am-4pm- Sask Maker Sale at Wilson’s, $5

Sat 10am-5pm- Nerdvana Comic & Toy Show at WDM $5, 12 & under free

Sat 10am- Black Business Expo at Prairieland Park Hall B, free admission

Sat 11am- Thick n Thrift opens in the Drinkle Mall Saskatchewan’s first plus sized thrift and consignment store

Sat 12-1:30pm- Easter Bake Sale at Holy Trinity Orthodox All the Ukrainian deliciousness plus pysanky for sale

Sat 1pm- Zootopia 2 at Remai Modern Adults $10, members & under 18 free.

Sat 1-4pm- Swap Day at Library of Things Swap games, puzzles, and novelty baking pans. Bring items you’re ready to part with and browse what others have brought. A fun, affordable, and sustainable way to refresh your shelves without buying new. Entry: $5 or a bag of SARCAN recyclables

Sat, various times- Pysanky and Paska Workshops at Ukrainian Museum of Canada Learn the intricate wax-resist technique used to decorate these beautiful Easter eggs & create your own pysanka to take home. Or, learn to bake Paska! $35

Sat 2-4pm- Fibre drop-in demonstrations & discussion at Sask Craft Council gallery with Janice Sanford Beck, as part of the Prairie Fibre Full Circles exhibit on now, free

Sat 3-6pm- Riversdale Community Association Appreciation at Gather Market. Event Balloon twisting, improv performance, live music… and learn about the programs Riversdale has to offer. Free

Sat 6-11pm- Wanuskewin Round Dance - âniskô-kiskinwahamâkêwin – “Passing on Traditions”. Free & parking is free for the evening as well.

Sat 6:30pm- Community Dance with Oral Fuentes at St George Seniors Centre Enjoy an Old Tyme Dance called by Holly Gilroy with great music by Oral Fuentes. Children’s area with activities provided. $18adv, $20door, kids 12 & under are free

Sat 7pm- Sask Rush Lacrosse at SaskTel Centre, $25+

Sat 7:30pm- GET UP! On the Boards Cabaret! A variety show with songs, dance, puppets, and more. No admission, donation with "pass the hat".

Sat 7:30pm- SSO Night Seasons at TCU Place Featuring conductor Andrew Crustconductor, cellist Stéphane Tétreaultcello, Greystone Singers/Aurora Voce, and Saskatoon Youth Orchestra, $59+

Sat & Sun- Easter Bunny photos at Bass Pro Cabella’s- get a 4x6 photo. Free, book here

Sat & Sun- The Outlet popup by Hillberg & Berk at Studio 301, shop HUGE discounts on discontinued stock. So fun! RSVP free

Sat & Sun 11am-4pm-Modern Artmakers all-ages drop-in workshop at Remai Modern by donation, free for members & youth under 18

Sun 1pm- Skate Saskatoon Circus Spectacular Show at Merlis Belsher. Advance tickets online $20, $10/youth, add $5 at door. 6 & under and participating skaters free.

Sun 2pm- Ritornello presents: World Transformed at Remai Modern. Echo Chamber Toronto presents A World Transformed, a deeply moving performance that weaves together live chamber music, contemporary dance, and spoken word to tell the stories of Matthew and Judy Shepard. Choreographed by acclaimed Canadian dance makers William Yong and Laurence Lemieux, this production features some of Canada's finest musicians and dancers, including artists from the National Ballet of Canada, Canadian Opera Company, and Toronto Symphony Orchestra. $15-50

Sun 3pm- Trans Visibility Day Cabaret at Gather Market. Musical and drag performances, family friendly. PWYC (suggested $20-25)

MORE live music and beyond that’s not listed above:

-Maygen

p.s. The hours I put into these weekend lists are 100% volunteer & “Influencer” is my job— your follows, likes, comments, and shares on my social media when I advertise events, businesses, and favourite items are the free ways you can support my small business. Make me happy and go give my pinned posts each a like :)

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