The weekend is almost in full swing and the second week of May comes to an end. Here’s everything you need to know for this weekend.

In today's edition of the Winnipeg Digest:

• Jets Say Farewell to Coach

• Weather for the Weekend

• Exciting Events For This Weekend

Grab your morning coffee and dive into all the exciting things Winnipeg has in store for you this weekend.

— Jas Singh

P.S. Happy birthday, Meet Gill! 🍰

Jets Say Farewell to Coach Rick Bowness

Oh, Winnipeg. It's a bittersweet day for us. Our coach, Rick Bowness, has decided to retire after coaching hockey for 38 years. He's been with many teams and has coached a lot of games—more than anyone else in NHL history!

Rick has helped our Jets win a lot and taught our players so much, both on and off the ice. Even though he didn't win the big championship, he's made a huge impact.

He shared a lot of memories and said that the Jets and hockey have meant everything to him. We'll miss him a lot, but we're thankful for all he's done.

Let's keep our spirits up and get ready to cheer on our Jets next season.

Weather for the Weekend:

Rec Campus In, Happyland Pool Out

We’ve got some news on our city’s recreation spots! Our community services committee just made a big decision. They agreed to borrow $23 million more to build the South Winnipeg Recreation Campus. This place is going to be huge with gyms, a track, and lots of room to play!

But, it wasn’t all good news. Despite a big effort from folks in St. Boniface, the Happyland outdoor pool won’t be opening this summer. They raised $75,000 to try and save it, but it wasn’t enough. They needed $190,000 to keep it going just for this season.

It's tough to see Happyland pool go, but we’re excited to see the new rec campus come to life. It's going to be a great spot for all of us to enjoy!

Exciting Events For This Weekend:

Music Madness 🎶

• Manitoba Metal Fest THREE DAY PASS

  • Tickets: LINK

  • Date: May 10-12, 2024

  • Time: 7:30 PM CDT

  • Location: The Park Theatre

  • Price: $115 plus fees

  • Description: Prepare to rock out at Manitoba Metal Fest, a three-day celebration of metal music at The Park Theatre! Featuring powerhouse acts like Three Inches of Blood, Decapitated, and Dying Fetus, this event is a must-see for metalheads everywhere.

Entertainment 🎪

• The Great Benjamins Circus

  • Tickets: LINK

  • Date: May 3 - May 12, 2024

  • Location: Under the Big Top! at Assiniboia Downs, 3975 Portage Ave, Winnipeg

  • Price: $17.50 - $39.99

  • Description: From clowns to acrobats, aerialists to daredevils, this is real family entertainment at its finest. Don't miss your chance to be amazed – bring the whole family and experience the magic of the circus!

• Family Fun Spring Fair

  • Tickets: LINK

  • Date: May 3 - May 26, 2024

  • Location: Assiniboia Downs, 3975 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg

  • Price: $25

  • Description: Kick off spring with excitement at the Wonder Shows Family Fun Spring Fair! From thrilling rides to mouthwatering carnival treats, this month-long event promises fun for the whole family.

Special Events 🎉

• Art City Sky Ball Fundraising Party

  • Tickets: LINK

  • Date: May 11, 2024

  • Time: 8:00 PM - 2:00 AM

  • Location: Metropolitan Entertainment Centre, 281 Donald Street, Winnipeg

  • Description: Featuring performances by Wanda G, House of Gold Diamonds, DJ Hunnicutt, and more, this event is a highlight of the social calendar. Join over 1,000 guests in celebrating creativity and community while supporting Art City's impactful work.

Special Events 🎉

• Family Fishing Day

  • Tickets: LINK

  • Date: May 11 - May 12, 2024

  • Location: FortWhyte Alive, 1961 McCreary Rd, Winnipeg

  • Description: Dive into the great outdoors with a fun-filled Family Fishing Day at FortWhyte Alive! Enjoy fishing for Northern pike, yellow perch, and carp in our beautiful lakes.

• Winnipeg Kids and Teens Fashion Week - Model Casting Call

  • Tickets: LINK

  • Date: Saturday, May 11, 2024

  • Time: 11:30am - 1:30pm CDT

  • Location: Fairmont Winnipeg, 2 Lombard Place, Winnipeg, MB

  • Description: Step into the spotlight with the final model casting call for the 2024 Winnipeg Kids and Teens Fashion Week! Don’t miss your chance to be a part of this glamorous event and make your mark in the fashion world!

CHEERS!

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— Jas, Winnipeg Digest