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Bridges Events June 8-14

Bridges events for the upcoming week, Friday through Thursday.

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Event listings are a free, community service offered by Bridges. Listings will be printed if space permits. Submission deadline is two weeks before the event date. Please send submissions to bridges@thestarphoenix.com.

# MUSIC

Fri., June 8

Piano Friday: Maurice Drouin
Jay & Jo
The Bassment, 202 Fourth Ave. N.

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Stuck in the ‘80s
Buds on Broadway, 817 Broadway Ave.

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Paradise Road
Army & Navy Club, 359 First Ave. N.

The Rhythmaires
Fairfield Seniors’ Centre, 103 Fairmont Ct.

Slightly Off-Centre
McNally Robinson, 3130 Eighth St. E.

Firing at the Sky w/ Violent Betty
Amigos Cantina, 806 Dufferin Ave.

Ocean Alley w/ The Radiant
Capitol Music Club, 244 First Ave. N.

Live Sax Show: Gregory Edmunds
Cut Casual Steak and Tap, 416 21st St. E.

Sat., June 9

Heidi Munro & The RealGroovyBand
The Bassment, 202 Fourth Ave. N.

Stuck in the ‘80s
Buds on Broadway, 817 Broadway Ave.

Paradise Road
Army & Navy Club, 359 First Ave. N.

Colleen Carr
Nutana Legion, 3021 Louise St.

Tom Reinhardt
Downtown Legion, 606 Spadina Cres. W.

Michael Simon and Brian Paul Di Guiseppe
McNally Robinson, 3130 Eighth St. E.

Bears in Hazenmore w/ Anna Haverstock
Amigos Cantina, 806 Dufferin Ave.

Regina’s Bears in Hazenmore.
Regina’s Bears in Hazenmore. Photo by AliLauren /SASwp

Live Sax Show: Gregory Edmunds
Cut Casual Steak and Tap, 416 21st St. E.

Sun., June 10

Sunday night jam
Buds on Broadway, 817 Broadway Ave.

On the Beat
Amigos Cantina, 806 Dufferin Ave.

Mon., June 11

Carvin Jones Band
Buds on Broadway, 817 Broadway Ave.

Tues., June 12

Carvin Jones Band
Buds on Broadway, 817 Broadway Ave.

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Wed., June 13

Smoke Wagon
Buds on Broadway, 817 Broadway Ave.

Thurs., June 14

Richard Inman
The Bassment, 202 Fourth Ave. N.

Smoke Wagon
Buds on Broadway, 817 Broadway Ave.

Sludgehammer, Kelevra, Maelstrom Vale, and Rebirth
Black Cat Tavern, 801 Broadway Ave.

Boots & The Hoots w/ Lost Highway Navigators
Capitol Music Club, 244 First Ave. N.

# THEATRE

Santiago High Tech
June 9-10, 7:30 p.m., at The Refinery, 609 Dufferin Ave. Produced by La Viole Theatre Company. Guided by his mothers and his lovers, a young man searches for meaning in the multi-levelled Alameda Lane in a futuristic Santiago. Tickets at 306-653-5191, ontheboards.ca, or at the door.

Emma
June 14-16 in Fr. O’Donnell Auditorium at St. Thomas More College. Presented by the Newman Players. A play by John Jory from Jane Austen’s novel. Tickets and information at stmcollege.ca/newmanplayers.

La Boheme
June 14-23, 7:30 p.m., at Remai Arts Centre. By Giacomo Puccini. Presented by Saskatoon Opera. Tickets at 306-384-7727, persephonetheatre.org.

# SPECIAL EVENTS

Slim Chance
Friday nights, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at the German Cultural Centre, 160 Cartwright St. E. Slim Chance performs top of the charts oldies. Information at 306-244-6869.

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A Tribute to Elvis in Concert
June 8, 7:30 p.m., at Broadway Theatre. Featuring Chris Connor and Pete Paquette. Tickets at 306-652-6556, broadwaytheatre.ca.

Westside Community Centre’s Clothing Depot
Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 3488 Fairlight Dr. Free clothing for all ages, free baked goods from a local bakery. They take donations of clothing, footwear, accessories and toys. Information at 306-222-8737.

Fundraising Barbecue
June 9, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Co-Op at The Centre, 3510 Eighth St. E. Hosted by Teddy Bears Anonymous. Burgers and beverages. All proceeds go toward teddy bears for children in Saskatoon hospitals. Information at teddybearsanonymous.ca.

Church Salad Lunch
June 9, noon, at St. Matthew’s Anglican Church, 135 109th St. W. Tickets at 306-249-3127.

Spring Tea and Bake Sale
June 9, 1 to 3 p.m., in the hall at St. George’s Anglican Church, 624 Ave. I S. With a bargain basement. Admission is by donation.

Senior’s Prom
June 9, 4:30 p.m. cocktails, 5:30 p.m. dinner, at TCU Place. Featuring England, playing music from the ‘50s and ‘60s. Dinner, dancing, prom king and queen, and door prizes. Tickets at 306-975-7799, tcutickets.ca.

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WhackBamThudd
June 9, 7 p.m., at Broadway Theatre. With Sarah Thawer and Brad King. Tickets at 306-341-3786, whackbamthudd@gmail.com, or at the door.

Farewell Gala Concert
June 9, 7:30 p.m., at Third Avenue United Church. Featuring the Saskatoon Children’s Choir and local singers and musicians. Admission is by donation. Information at 306-652-6812.

Topsy Turvy
June 9, 7:30 p.m., at Persephone Theatre’s BackStage Stage. Desert Beats Belly Dance students perform. Tickets at 306-384-7727, persephonetheatre.org.

Outdoor Market
June 10, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the German Cultural Centre, 160 Cartwright St. E. Food, crafts, woodworking, and handmade items. Admission is free.

Brunch, Bubbly and Bling
June 10, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Sheraton Cavalier, 612 Spadina Cres. E. A champagne brunch fundraiser for Make-a-Wish Saskatchewan. Brunch, champagne, prizes. Tickets at eventbrite.ca.

Bluegrass Brunch
Sundays, noon to 2 p.m., at Bon Temps Café, 223 Second Ave. S. Live music. Admission is free.

Joni Mitchell Tribute
June 10, 1:30 p.m., starting at Broadway Theatre. A plaque unveiling for the Louis Riel Coffee House where Joni Mitchell played, a walk to River Landing, and a plaque unveiling at the Joni Mitchell Promenade. An accessible shuttle bus will be available for those who need it. Information at tourismsaskatoon.com.

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Buddhist Meditation
Sundays, 4 to 5:30 p.m. Guided meditation taught by the monks from the Buddha Meditation Centre of Saskatoon. Class is free. Information at meditationsaskatoon.org, 306-374-2840.

Pride Festival
June 10-24 around Saskatoon. Events and activities celebrating the LGBTQ+ community. Flag raising June 11 at City Hall at noon, Pride Parade June 23 downtown at 1 p.m. Information at saskatoonpride.ca.

Danny Papadatos (L) and Scott Eason raise the Pride flag June 12, 2017 at City Hall.
Danny Papadatos (L) and Scott Eason raise the Pride flag June 12, 2017 at City Hall. Photo by John Grainger /Saskatoon StarPhoenix

French and English Skills Development
Mondays through June, 12:05 to 12:55 p.m., at Le Rendez-vous francophone, 308 Fourth Ave. N. Hosted by Inspiration Bilingue Toastmasters Club. Develop and practice French and English communication and leadership skills. Information at inspirationbilingue.toastmastersclubs.org.

Weekly Bingo
Mondays, 12:30 p.m., at Army & Navy Club, 359 First Ave. N. With raffle draws. Everyone is welcome.

Modern Square Dance Beginner Class
Mondays, 8 to 10 p.m., at All Saints Anglican Church Hall, 1801 Lorne Ave. Exercise for the body and the mind. Information at 306-253-4453, 306-978-0970.

Orpheus 60 Chorus Rehearsals
The choir rehearses every Monday. No auditions necessary to join. For information or to join them call 306-652-3328.

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Canadian Light Source (CLS) Public Tours
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 2:30 p.m., at the Canadian Light Source, 44 Innovation Blvd. The synchrotron research facility is open for the public. Special Science Odyssey evening and weekend tours are being held May 11-17, evenings at 7 p.m., weekend at 2:30 p.m. Preregistration is required. Call 306-657-3644, email outreach@lightsource.ca or visit lightsource.ca/tours.html.

World Older Adult Abuse Awareness Day Workshop
June 12, 8:30 a.m. to noon, at McClure United Church, 4025 Taylor St. E. Hosted by the Saskatoon Council on Aging. A workshop designed to empower older adults to protect themselves against financial abuse and to stay independent. Register at 306-652-2255.

Nutana Legion Weekly Events
Tuesdays, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., barbecue burger night. Information at 306-374-6303.

Saskatoon Choral Society Rehearsals
Tuesdays, 7 p.m., at Grace-Westminster United Church, 505 10th St. E. Everyone is welcome to join. Information at janinasaskatoonchoralsociety@gmail.com, 306-229-3606.

Saskatoon Brass Band Rehearsals
Saskatoon Brass Band rehearses Tuesdays, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.; Saskatoon Youth Brass rehearses Thursdays, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.; and Bridge City Brass rehearses Thursdays, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Information at 306-934-1470.

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St. George’s Senior Citizen’s Club
Weekly at St. George’s Senior Citizen’s Centre, 1235 20th St. W. Bowling Tuesdays and Thursdays, and card playing Wednesdays, 1 to 4 p.m. For seniors ages 55+. Information at 306-382-7657, 306-716-0204, 306-382-4390, 306-717-8773.

Bargain Basement Store
Wednesdays and Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Paul’s United Church, 454 Egbert Ave. Clothing, jewelry, purses, belts and more. With a free soup lunch Wednesdays at noon. To donate clothes call 306-955-3766, visit spuconline.com or email rachsam1@gmail.com.

Carpet Bowling
Wednesdays, 1:15 p.m., at Mayfair United Church. Beginner and experienced adult players are welcome. Information at 306-651-2151.

Saskatoon Concert Band
June 13, 6:45 p.m., at River Landing. Admission is free. Information at saskatoonconcertband.ca.

All About Us
Weekly Wednesday suppers. A singles social group for people in their 50s to 70s. With movie nights, games nights, and events. No membership dues. Information at allaboutus@shaw.ca, 306-249-0254.

FASD Network Support Meetings
Wednesdays at the FASD Network office, 510 Cynthia St. An informative and engaging space for individuals living with FASD and their caregivers. Admission is free. Schedule and information at saskfasdnetwork.ca/events.

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Choeur des Plaines Rehearsals
Wednesday evenings at l’École Canadienne-Française, 1407 Albert Ave. Saskatoon’s francophone choir rehearses. Men and women are welcome to join. Information at choeurdesplaines@sasktel.net, 306-343-9460.

St. John Bosco Seniors Carpet Bowling Club
Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m., and Sundays, 1:30 p.m., except long weekends, September to May. Information at 306-382-8021, 306-382-2953, 306-382-4606.

Carpet Bowl
Thursdays, 12:15 p.m., at Nutana Legion Hall, 3021 Louise Ave. Hosted by the Nutana Senior Citizens Association. Lunch and coffee are available for a fee.

Thursday Night Art Market
Thursdays, 5 to 9 p.m., at the Saskatoon Farmers’ Market. With local artists and craftspeople, and local music.

Dancing in the Park
Thursdays, 7 p.m., June through August, in Kiwanis Park north of the Bessborough. The Saskatoon International Folk Dance Club teaches dances from around the world. First night is free. Information at 306-374-0005, sifc.awardspace.com.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Meetings
Mornings, afternoons, or evenings at a number of chapters in Saskatoon. A support group for anyone wanting to lose weight. New members are welcome, and first meeting is free. Information at tops.org, 306-242-7180.

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Nutana Community Tennis Club
Runs through to winter at the tennis courts in Nutana Kiwanis Park on Mceown Ave. Learn and play tennis with a recreational league. Everyone is welcome. Information at 306-934-0460.

Weekly Activities for Seniors
Held regularly at Cosmo Senior’s Centre, 614 11th St. E. For 55 plus. Yoga, whist, exercises, bridge, cribbage and Kaiser. Potluck lunch the third Monday of every month. Drop-in fees at the door. New members are welcome. Schedule and information at 306-260-1878.

Al-Anon Meetings
Weekly meetings in Saskatoon. A fellowship of people sharing their experience, strength and hope. Saskatoon Al-Anon group meetings are open to anyone who has been affected by someone else’s drinking. Information at sk-alanon.ca, 306-665-3838.

English for Employment Class
Hosted by the Saskatoon Open Door Society. Improve English pronunciation and communication, and learn what you need to find work in Saskatoon. Information or registration at 306-250-4337, 306-653-4464, 306-250-4338, jhaugen@sods.sk.ca, ajunek@sods.sk.ca.

# ART

Impressions of Nature Art Sale
June 8, 4:30 to 8 p.m., and June 9, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Luther Care Village, 250 Hunter Rd. Hosted by The Saskatchewan Wildlife Art Association.

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SCYAP Gallery
June 8-27 at 253 Third Ave. S. Ombrophobia the fear of rain by Sara Sestak. Reception June 26, 6 to 9 p.m.

Saskatchewan Craft Council
Until June 23 at 813 Broadway Ave. Grandfather’s Teachings of the Meadow Lark by Claude Morin. Artist talk June 9, 2 p.m. Reception June 9, 7 to 9 p.m.

Paved Arts
Until June 16 at 424 20th St. W. Animiikikaa 10-97 by Scott Benesiinaabandan. Reception June 15, 8 p.m.

The Gallery/Art Placement Inc.
Until June 21 at 238 Third Ave. S. Reverie in Darkness by Jennifer Crane.

Untitled from the series Dear Edward 1/5 by Jennifer Crane is on display at The Gallery/Art Placement Inc.
Untitled from the series Dear Edward 1/5 by Jennifer Crane is on display at The Gallery/Art Placement Inc. Photo by Supplied photo /Saskatoon
Untitled from the series Outlaw 1/3 by Jennifer Crane is on display at The Gallery/Art Placement Inc.
Untitled from the series Outlaw 1/3 by Jennifer Crane is on display at The Gallery/Art Placement Inc. Photo by Supplied photo /Saskatoon

The Gallery at Frances Morrison Central Library
Until June 21 at 311 23rd St. E. The Apparent Magnitude of Every Day by Louisa Ferguson.

Beyond Emma
Until June 27 at The Refinery, 609 Dufferin Ave. Works by Bonnie Conly, Donna Cessna, Louise Roy, Olive Kalapaca, Ann Donald, Sylvie Francoeur, and Betty Ann Whittaker.

Market Mall Children’s Playland Art Gallery
Until June 30 at 2325 Preston Ave., in Market Mall. Creative Inspirations from St. Kateri School.

Gallery on the Greens
Until June 30 at 2325 Preston Ave., in Market Mall. For the Table by Clay Studio 3.

Kenderdine Art Gallery
Until Aug. 31 at 51 Campus Dr., in the U of S Agriculture Building. Observation Survey Drawings by Cameron Forbes. Artist talk July 12, noon. Reception July 13, 7:30 p.m.

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Remai Modern
Until Aug. 12 at 102 Spadina Cres. E. At the Centre of the World by Jimmie Durham. World premier of Bathers at Night by Paul Chan until July 29 in the Connect Gallery. Additional exhibitions include Picasso on View, Roving by Oliver Husain, and echoes by four Indigenous artists.

Musée Ukraina Museum
Until Aug. 11 at 222 Ave. M S. In process by printmaker Jacob Semko.

Ukrainian Museum of Canada
Until Sept. 29 at 910 Spadina Cres. E. Sanctum of the Settlers: Photographs of Rural Saskatchewan Churches.

Western Development Museum
Until Nov. 30 at 2610 Lorne Ave. They were there … over there, from the Saskatoon Museum of Military Artifacts.

AKA Artist-Run
Through June 2019 at 424 20th St. W. Locals Only, works by Justin Langlois, Alana Bartol, Vanessa Kwan, Lisa Hirmer and Holly Schmidt.

# FAMILY

Children’s Play Centre
Daily at Lawson Heights Mall. A fun, safe, environment for preschool children to play. Adults must stay with and supervise children at all times.

Market Mall Children’s Play Centre
Daily just off the food court at Market Mall. This play area is free and has different level slides.

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Postnatal Yoga
Mondays, noon to 1 p.m., at Pregnancy and Parenting Health Centre, 248 Third Ave. S. Beginner to intermediate yoga designed to help with postpartum recovery. Register at msjpriestley.wix.com/pureenergy. No class on stat holidays.

Prenatal Yoga
Mondays, 6 to 7 p.m., at Pregnancy and Parenting Health Centre, 248 Third Ave. S. Taught by a doula and certified yoga teacher. Call 306-251-0443 or email msjpriestley@gmail.com. No class on stat holidays.

Stay and Play
Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 9:15 to 11:15 a.m., September through April. For children up to age five. Semi-structured, crafts, snacks, story time, toys, activities. Email stayandplaysaskatoon@gmail.com or visit the Facebook page.

Shop ‘n Stroll
Wednesdays, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., meet in front of Customer Service at Lawson Heights Mall. Power-walking, body-sculpting moves and socializing for parents and babies. Preregister at runnersandbootiesfitness.com. No classes on stat holidays.

Stars and Strollers
Wednesdays, 1 p.m., at Centre Cinemas in The Centre. Choice of two movies each week in a baby-friendly environment.

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Scooters
Thursdays, 9:15 to 11:15 a.m., October to May, at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 1636 Acadia Dr. A drop-in indoor playgroup for children ages 0-5 and their parents/caregivers. Information at scooters@ebap.ca, emmanuelbaptist.ca/scooters or Facebook.

Breastfeeding Cafe
Thursdays, 10 to 11:30 a.m., at Westwinds Primary Health Centre, 3311 Fairlight Dr. A drop-in support group for breastfeeding women.

Prenatal Breastfeeding Classes
Monthly classes, 6 to 8 p.m. at City Centre Family Physicians, 200-3211 Preston Ave. S. Taught by Registered Nurses/Lactation Consultants. Register at cindyandjana.com/classes.

Playgroup
Monthly and seasonal events. Hosted by Prairie Hearts Learning Community, a group of families inspired by Waldorf philosophy. Programming is aimed at children ages two to five, but all ages welcome. Information on their Facebook page.

Remai Modern
Ongoing regular art programs for all ages. Includes Creative Space on Saturdays and Scotiabank Something on Sundays. Find the calendar at remaimodern.org.

Saskatoon Public Library Programs
Ongoing daily programs for children and families. Find the calendar at saskatoonlibrary.ca.

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