Brit's Picks: Top things to see and do this weekend
Let CBC's Britainy Robinson help fill your days off with fun
Of course I am not ignoring the SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival, I've included my picks for weekend of music here.
Saskatoon and area
Beauty Inside Out
It's finally summer and that means a whole new round of exhibits opening up at the Mendel Art Gallery.
This weekend, you can see the works of many international and local artists, including a featured exhibit by one of Canada's most influential painters, Emily Carr.
'Convoluted Beauty: In The Company of Emily Carr' features work by Carr herself, as well as other artists who have been influenced by her.
This exhibit delves into a dark period in Carr's career and deals with issues of hospitalization and hysteria.
On Thursday night, there will be a special tribute by German painter and performance artist Thomas Zipp. This is experimental sound and should be very edgy.
On Friday, there will be a special talk and tour of the gallery with artists.
That's at the Mendel this weekend until September.
Comedic Classic
The Saskatoon Summer Players are getting ready to set sail and they want you to come aboard.
This is a modern update of the Gilbert and Sullivan classic H.M.S. Pinafore.
The story has been rejigged to have more modern political references but the basic plot remains. The captain's daughter falls in love with a lowly sailor, far below her own class and the power struggle ensues. There's plenty of dancing and song to boot.
H.M.S. Pinafore opens Friday night and runs until July 6 at Persephone Theatre.
From Pottery to Paint
Iron, glass, knitting and more. If it's handmade, you'll find it on the riverbank this Saturday.
The WaterFront Craft Art Festival is on for another year. There will be more than 50 craft and visual artists showing their wares.
It's also a chance for the family to enjoy the day. There will be activities for the kids and musical entertainment.
Performers will include Saskatoon Lindy Hop, Kirby Criddle, and the Saskatoon Jugglers.
It's all happening in Kiwanis Park on Saturday.
Regina and area
Country Crooners
They've been cranking out the hits for 15 years and now the trio from Ohio are out on the road delighting fans.
With a new album, 'Rewind', Rascal Flatts says the band is heading out in a new musical direction.
This is one part country, one part rock 'n' roll spectacle.
These guys have played in our neck of the woods before at venues like Craven and this arena show has been getting great reviews.
You can see Rascal Flatts live onstage at the Brandt Centre on Saturday.
Small Time Race
It's a race against a disease that affects so many of us.
The fourth annual Swervin's Mini Indy is a race that pairs big people and little cars.
There will be 15 to 20 teams squaring off in a fundraising race for leukemia research.
There will also be a vintage car show and shine along with the race day, as well as snacks and a beer gardens.
Head on down to City Centre in Regina on Saturday and Sunday.
Hard Workin' Rockers
They've been at it for many years and under many names, but now as Royal Tusk the band members have found a home.
Two of the members used to play in the highly successful Canadian rock band Ten Second Epic. When that band broke up, they decided to create the five-piece Royal Tusk.
The guys are fresh off gigs such as NXNE and the band has just released a new album called 'Mountain'.
You have a couple chances to see the band in this province. Royal Tusk will play the Artful Dodger in Regina on Friday night.
On Saturday, the group heads to Saskatoon for a show at Vangelis Tavern.
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