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Dog and pony show
Support all the Winnipeg Humane Society does for our furry, feathered and otherwise-textured family members. Today from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., the 1001 Donations Telethon is at the WHS. Head down and experience the excitement of a live telethon produced by Creative Communications students from Red River College. See all the behind-the-scenes action, watch the telethon on Shaw TV or listen on QX 104 FM and 94.3 FM The Drive. Visit winnipeghumanesociety.ca for more information.
Musical mouse adventure
A mouse discovers the magic of the symphony orchestra in a concert presentation of the bestselling and award-winning book Maximus Musicus Visits the Orchestra. This afternoon at the Centennial Concert Hall, meet Max and follow his adorable adventures, shown on images on the big screen and set to the tunes of Beethoven, Bizet and Ravel. The show starts at 2 p.m. Pre-show activities for children start at 1 p.m. Tickets start at $15. Go to wso.ca for tickets.
Tai chi for free
This Tuesday and Thursday afternoon, try a little tai chi. Go on… it’s free. In collaboration with the Downtown Winnipeg BIZ, Downtown Tai Chi is offering lunchtime events at Prairie Theatre Exchange. From noon to 1 p.m. on both days, get an introduction to the practice, which promotes health, balance and looking super-cool in the park. Go to downtowntaichiwpg.blogspot.ca for more details.
Who watches the Watchmen?
If you’re big on ’90s-type rock, you probably recall Winnipeg-based band the Watchmen. Returning to the Burton Cummings Theatre on Thursday night, the Watchmen are back in our loving arms to record their first live album. Be a part of the crowd and maybe a part of hometown musical history. Or just be cool and listen to some really good music. Tickets start at $32.50. Go to burtoncummingstheatre.ca for more info.
Easter at the Oak
The Easter Bunny has gone digital at the Oak Hammock Marsh. All long weekend (including Good Friday) from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., get your Easter on and take part in a GPS egg hunt happening throughout the exhibits, play some bunny bingo and make some crafts. A traditional Easter-egg hunt will also take place. Check out oakhammockmarsh.ca for more info.
Jugglers and jesters
Fill your spring break with some clowning, music and fun. From this Saturday to April 1, kids can join the circus during the 16th annual Festival of Fools at The Forks. The festival includes circus and trapeze workshops, jugglers, clowns, acrobats and more. The foolishness is free all week, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visit kidfest.ca for more info.
Magic for the masses
On Saturday afternoon, The Forks is a hosting a Family Day of Magic at the Manitoba Theatre for Young People. The all-ages shows are at 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. and feature magicians and other magical wonderment from the Magic Club of Winnipeg. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the venue, or at Toad Hall Toys or by calling 204-772-8837.