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Saskatoon’s arts community is buzzing with the promise of spring. There’s lots to see around town, from visual art to music and theatre.
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Here are a few shows to check out, with something for all ages:
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Music 1. Celebrate neighbourhood artists
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Riversdale Art Walk spotlights arts and culture in the Riversdale neighbourhood.
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Four times a year, artists, businesses and the community come together to present unique local art exhibitions, installations and live entertainment.
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Highlights for this walk include a fire performance by Salty Circus, a large-scale community painting responding to the war in Iran, live music performances, and 25 exhibitions celebrating the White Buffalo Youth Lodge’s 25th anniversary.
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The self-guided walk is Friday, 4 to 8 p.m., at galleries, studios, shops and public spaces in Riversdale. Learn more at riversdaleartwalk.com.
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Music 2. Hear instrumental music
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The Saskatoon Brass Band presents Hymn of the Highlands.
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Philip Sparke’s Hymn of the Highlands is the highlight of the performance, with each movement named after a location in the Scottish Highlands.
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The evening also includes works by Erika Svanoe, John Rutter, Alan Fernie and Giovanni Gastoldi.
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The concert is Friday at Roxy Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Learn more at saskatoonbrassband.org or on Facebook.
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Music 3. Enjoy a country music tribute
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The Megastars of Country Music is a tribute to some of the biggest hits in country music.
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The live concert pays homage to legendary singers and songwriters, including Alan Jackson, George Strait and Brooks and Dunn.
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Featured artists Larry Turner and Doug Brewin use their natural voices and appearance to sound and look like the real stars.
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The concert is Saturday at the Broadway Theatre at 2 p.m. Learn more at broadwaytheatre.ca.
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Music 4. Cross genres at a drag show
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Yee Hawtty’s Yallternative Hoedown is a western, gothic, emo drag show.
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Moody, dark and fun, the show combines genres for an evening of excitement.
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The audience is invited to dress up and participate in a costume contest with prizes. There will also be other western goth goodies.
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Limited to ages 19 and older, the show is Saturday at Art Bar at 7 p.m. Learn more at artbartheatre.com/main-stage.
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Music 5. Catch a Métis musical show
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Persephone Theatre and Gordon Tootoosis Nīkānīwin Theatre present Rubaboo: A Métis Cabaret, written by Andrea Menard.
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The word rubaboo is derived from the Michif word for “leftover stew” or “big pot.” Similarly, the show offers up a musical journey that highlights the beauty of Métis culture. Performances include songs of reconciliation, unity, love, frustration and resilience.
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The show runs to Sunday at Persephone Theatre. Learn more at persephonetheatre.org.
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