Music ’N’ Mavens plans biggest season yet with addition of evening shows

It’s a full season of songs and speakers for Music ’N’ Mavens.

The annual series of concerts and lectures features 19 programs from Jan. 6 to March 26, including the debut of After Dark, a four-concert evening series.

Karla Berbrayer, Music ’N’ Mavens’ founding producer, says the evening concert series responds to popular demand, which has steadily climbed after a few rocky post-pandemic seasons.

“It’s just been quite remarkable. I mean, the biggest complaint we get is, ‘I can’t get tickets,’” she says.

What’s open, what’s closed, what’s up in Winnipeg on Jan. 1, 2026

Whether you're resting after a late night out ringing in the new year, or looking to get out and about to make this year the best yet, the Free Press has you covered. 

Clear Lake a snow-go zone with new pavilion

Wagasaming reels in the tourists in summer, but these days, its winter offerings are on the agenda. A large snow structure is being erected in the town site to enhance the recreational area in the cold season and host events such as a fashion show.

Made you look: From tiny beads to sweeping statements, 2025’s art exhibitions had an impact

Winnipeg’s art galleries, large and small, played host to a ton of exciting, groundbreaking and thought-provoking exhibitions in 2025.

Top TV titles in 2025 kept us glued to our screens

Whether you like mind-bending sci-fi, high-stakes medical drama, thoughtful animation or deeply horny hockey romance, television in 2025 had something for all tastes. The Free Press arts team weighs in with their favourites from a variety of streaming services.

Wesmen’s Stewart looks to conclude final hoops year on top after father’s death

Donald Stewart’s first reminder came one month after the fact.

The 24-year-old had found ways to distract himself up to that point, but fell into a familiar state of grief as he faced a first in his life: getting a repair estimate for his car.

It sounds silly, Stewart confessed, but the process of dealing with this speed bump was foreign to him.

It’s something his dad would’ve helped him with.

Councillor believes managed-encampment pilot would prove beneficial for Winnipeg crisis

Designated encampment zones in Halifax gave civic officials and outreach workers a clearer understanding of the scale and day-to-day realities of the city’s homelessness crisis.

Shining stage moments: Theatre reviewers' highlights from 2025

Free Press theatre reviewers Holly Harris and Ben Waldman share their top theatre moments of 2025.

Building Blocks, Crumbling Foundation: Child Care in Crisis

A six-part investigation into the state of child care in Manitoba, examining the underlying issues that put kids and families at risk.

Landmarks: Exploring unique and iconic Winnipeg locations

Landmarks is a monthly feature in which columnist Alison Gillmor explores unique and iconic Winnipeg buildings and locations.

Ace Burpee’s top 100 most fascinating Manitobans of 2025

I really enjoy making this list. People are just out there being absolutely incredible, and I love sharing a few of their stories here.