Christmas comes early: Five things to do this weekend in Regina (Dec. 20-22)

There’s nothing quite like spending Christmas with The King.

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Saskatchewan’s favourite Elvis Presley tribute artist is back at the Casino Regina Show Lounge for a special three-night concert (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) that’s sure to brighten your holiday spirits.

1. Rory Allen’s Classic Elvis Christmas

Allen, who has headlined countless shows at Casino Regina, is presenting Elvis’s classic rock ‘n’ roll hits as well as a selection of his Christmas favourites.

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“Saskatchewan’s own Rory Allen is a much loved and respected professional entertainer who draws capacity crowds with his phenomenal vocal talent, charisma, and audience rapport,” says a news release, which credits Allen for a successful full-time music career over the past 20-plus years.

“His authentic vocals and stunning costumes combined with his remarkable energy and audience rapport all add up to a great entertainment package.”

Learn more at casinoregina.com.

2. Christmas with the Semples

Juno-winning blues man Jack Semple is appearing on back-to-back nights at Darke Hall alongside his family band, The Gene Pool, and some special mystery guests.

The Gene Pool — comprising Jack, his wife Tara and their children Kaitlyn, Keiran and Zenaya — will perform a selection of holiday favourites.

Friday’s show is sold out but a limited number of tickets are still available for Saturday.

Meanwhile, on Sunday at 1:30 p.m., Darke Hall is hosting “Sing-a-Long-a Grease.” The show features a screening of the classic film starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John. Audience members are encouraged to dress up as their favourite Grease character and sing along with the lyrics.

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For more information, go to darkehall.ca.

The Semple band is also part of a winter solstice concert/sound bath on Sunday night at Knox-Metropolitan United Church (tickets at eventbrite.ca).

3. Christmas movie night

Regina’s adult dance centre is hosting a special holiday movie night on Friday evening at Collective Studios (1363 Rose Street).

The movie will be chosen through a public vote on Collective Studios’ social media — a choice between the 1950’s classic “White Christmas” and 2022’s “Spirited” featuring Ryan Reynolds and Will Ferrell.

“It’s the holiday season, and what better way to celebrate than with a cozy, festive movie night at the studio,” says a news release.

There will also be a Christmas sweater contest along with popcorn, candy and hot chocolate.

More info at collectivestudiosregina.com/event-details.

4. Hall of Fame fun

The Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame is hosting its final winter pop-up event of the year featuring indoor and outdoor activities on Saturday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. (please arrive 10 minutes early).

The free two-hour program is for elementary school kids, but older teens and parents are also welcome.

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Guests can visit the hall of fame (2205 Victoria Avenue) for a tour of its galleries along with simulator games, adaptive curling ice and an interactive STEM gallery, which tests vertical and broad jumps, balance and grip strength.

That’s followed by supervised outdoor activities across the street in Victoria Park, so be sure to dress for the occasion.

Afterward, everyone is invited back inside to warm up with some hot chocolate and cookies.

The hall of fame is open until 4 p.m. that day.

For more info or to pre-register, go to sasksportshalloffame.com and select “Winter Pop-Up Event” under “Event Type.”

5. Farmers’ market holiday series

The Regina Farmers’ Market (RFM) is getting into the Christmas spirit with a holiday series that concludes Saturday at Banner Hall in REAL District.

The indoor market is running extended holiday hours (9 a.m.-3 p.m.). There will be no farmers’ market on Dec. 28 and Jan. 4 before resuming Jan. 11.

In addition to 65-plus vendors offering a variety of Saskatchewan-produced items, the holiday market offers a kids’ club with free ornament-making and craft activities, live performances by local buskers, and a donation drive for the RFM’s new Nutrition Coupon Program. The latter is designed to combat food insecurity by increasing access to fresh, local produce.

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More info at reginafarmersmarket.ca.

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