Happy Friday, Winnipeg!
It's a packed weekend ahead, with plenty going on across the city no matter what you're in the mood for. Scroll to the end for the full event list, and let's dive into what's happening around Winnipeg.
In today’s edition:
Construction Is Officially Underway On Winnipeg’s Newest Library
Homes of the Week
Winnipeg Lowers Speed Limits On Bike Routes For The Summer
Yard Waste Pickup Starts Next Week In Winnipeg
50+ Events this weekend & Live Music!
— Jas Singh
News
Construction Is Officially Underway On Winnipeg’s Newest Library
Source: Engage Winnipeg
A few months ago, Winnipeg announced a new library was coming to Garden City.
And now, it’s officially under construction.
The new Mike O'Shaughnessy Library is being built right at Garden City Shopping Centre, giving northwest Winnipeg its own neighbourhood branch.
Here’s what to know:
The new library will include children’s, teen, and general collection areas
Plans also include study space, program rooms, computers, printers, and public art
The new branch is expected to open in early 2027
Once it's done, it'll be Winnipeg Public Library's 21st branch, designed as a warm, accessible spot for families, students, and everyday community use.
If you live in the northwest end, this is one of those neighbourhood additions that makes everyday life a little easier.
P.S. Share this with anyone you know in northwest Winnipeg, they’ll want to see what’s coming.
Together with Eleven Hundred Dance!
A Fun Night Out for Elvis Fans in Winnipeg
There's something about Elvis that still pulls a crowd.
Maybe it's the music, maybe it's the memories, maybe it's just the fun of an excuse to dress up and do something a little different on a Friday night.
On June 13, Eleven Hundred Dance is hosting a special Elvis-themed night that brings together live music, a tribute performance, and easygoing social dancing all under one roof.
And here's the best part: you don't have to dance to come.
Plenty of folks just settle in for the music and the show. But if you're curious, they'll also be teaching simple ballroom, swing, and waltz throughout the night, so you can pick it up as you go.
Here's what to expect:
A live Elvis tribute performance
Beginner-friendly ballroom, swing, and waltz lessons mixed in
A relaxed, social atmosphere whether you come solo or with someone
Tickets are $12, $15, or $20, depending on how early you book
📅 June 13
📍 Eleven Hundred Dance
🎟 Seats are limited and prices go up the closer we get, so the earlier you reach out, the better.
To get your tickets, email [email protected].
Homes of the Week:
Home 1: Under $450k
Price: $189,900
Address: 301 110 Princess Street / Exchange District
Details: 633 sqft / 1 Bed / 1 Bath
Built in: 1907
Parking Type: Other
Click here: To view the full house & plan your showing!
Home 2: $450k - $650K
Price: $599,900
Address: 1 393 Wellington Crescent / Crescentwood
Details: 1981 sqft / 3 Bed / 3 Bath
Built in: 1910
Parking Type: Attached Garage, Other, Heated Garage
Click here: To view the full house & plan your showing!
Home 3: Over $650k
Price: $1,695,000
Address: 26 Prince Cove / East St Paul
Details: 2089 sqft / 6 Bed / 4 Bath
Built in: 2023
Parking Type: Attached Garage, Heated Garage, Other
Click here: To view the full house & plan your showing!
City Updates
Winnipeg Lowers Speed Limits On Bike Routes For The Summer
If you bike around the city, or know someone who does, this is a helpful one to know heading into summer.
Starting May 1st, Winnipeg is lowering speed limits on several popular seasonal bike routes to help make things safer for cyclists, walkers, and drivers sharing the road.
The lower limits will stay in place 24/7 through mid-October.
Here’s where speeds are changing:
Lyndale Drive, Wellington Crescent, and Churchill Drive will drop to 30 km/h
Kilkenny Drive and Kings Drive will drop to 40 km/h
Some turn restrictions will also be added later this season
The goal is to make these routes feel safer and more comfortable during peak cycling months, especially as more people get back outside and onto their bikes.
It’s a small change, but one that can make a real difference for people using these routes every day.
Yard Waste Pickup Starts Next Week In Winnipeg
That first real yard cleanup of the season is almost here.
Winnipeg’s curbside yard waste pickup begins the week of May 4 for Area A and the week of May 11 for Area B, making it easier to clear out leaves, branches, and everything winter left behind.
It’s one of the simplest ways to tidy up your yard while keeping compostable waste out of the landfill.
Here’s what you can put out:
Leaves, grass clippings, plants, and small branches
Use a reusable bin, cardboard box, or paper yard waste bag
Set it out by 7AM on your collection day
Yard waste is picked up every two weeks on the same day as your recycling and garbage.
It’s an easy seasonal reset, and one of those small things that helps keep both your yard and the city looking a little better heading into summer.
So if you’re getting started on your spring cleanup, click the link below to check when pickup starts in your area.
P.S. Share this to all your group chats so no one misses their pickup week!
Community Digest
Historic Captain Kennedy House Has Reopened with $1.4M in Upgrades
Source: Manitoba Historical Society
One of Manitoba’s longtime historic stops is officially welcoming visitors again.
After more than a decade closed, the Captain Kennedy House Tea Room and Museum in St. Andrews has reopened just in time for the summer.
The heritage site has been restored with $1.4 million in upgrades, bringing new life back to a space many Manitobans have visited over the years.
Tucked along River Road, this historic spot is part tea house, part museum, and one of those places that feels unlike anything else nearby.
The house honours Captain William Kennedy, an Arctic explorer, Métis community leader, and an important part of Manitoba’s early history.
And now, visitors can once again stop in for tea, explore the museum, and spend an afternoon in one of the province’s most charming heritage spaces.
So if you or someone you know is looking for something a little different to do this spring, click the link below and share this with them!
Who says size doesn’t matter? Small cans — BIG Package
There’s something about warm weather that just makes you want to be outside with a cold drink in hand.
And Little Brown Jug just made that beer run a whole lot better…
Two of Winnipeg’s favourite beers are now in small cans & big pack sizes.
1919 Belgian Pale Ale, 355ml cans (15 Packs)
Generic! Lager, 355ml cans (15 & 24 Packs)
Standard Pack, 12x 1919 | 12x Generic! 355ml cans (24 Packs)
A new way to enjoy your favourite beers, it’s your new standard. Grab it right from the source.
📍 336 William Ave, Exchange District
Plus, three new seasonal beers just launched: Hefeweizen, Cream Ale, and a new Peach Tea Wheat Ale collaboration with Amsterdam Tea Room.
As the weather starts to turn, there’s always something happening at LBJ.
Head over for a patio bev or an afternoon bite on your next beer run. New food items and seasonal drinks are being released all May!
Exciting Events: May 1st - 3rd
Events marked with ($) require a ticket in advance. Please search them up before going.
Sports🏀
Winnipeg Run Club | 8AM, May 2 (FREE)
Location: The Forks OR Assiniboine Duck Pond
Community Fun🎆
Sci-Fi Day | 11AM-3PM, May 2 (Tickets)
Location: Manitoba Children's Museum
Descriptions: Get hands-on with interactive science stations, including a rocket demonstration and a live 3D printing demo that brings futuristic technology right to your fingertips.
Railway Day | 10AM-4PM, May 3 (FREE)
Location: Via Rail Station
Descriptions: A public gathering of railway history buffs and model train enthusiasts to celebrate trains. Learn about Manitoba train museums, model train clubs, and train enthusiast societies.
Markets🎡
2nd Annual Grant Park Spring Pop Up | May 1-3 (More Info)
Location: Grant Park Shopping Centre
Descriptions: We are back this spring! Thank You to the community for all your support!
Art Show & Sale 2026 | May 1-2 (FREE)
Location: Woodhaven Park Community Club
Descriptions: A local favourite is back with over 30 Winnipeg artists showcasing and selling their work all in one place. Stop by to browse paintings, meet the artists, and maybe take something home, plus there’s a raffle happening throughout the event.
Spring Night Market | 5PM-9PM, May 1 (More Info)
Location: 421 Mulvey Avenue East
Descriptions: Back again with another Spring Night Market May 1st inside Mulvey Market. We will be open from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at 421 Mulvey Ave E.
Bloom In The Dark - Night Market | 5PM-10PM, May 2 (Tickets)
Location: West End Cultural Centre
Descriptions: Step into a spellbound evening filled with moody ambience, curious treasures, and a touch of the otherworldly. Browse a carefully curated selection of local artists, makers, and mystics offering handcrafted goods, unique art, and intuitive readings.
St. Norbert Farmers’ Market | 10AM-2PM, May 2 (FREE)
Location: Le Marché St Norbert Farmers Market
Description: For more than thirty years the St.Norbert Farmers’ Market has been serving Winnipeg and the surrounding area with fresh farm foods and handcrafted goods made in Manitoba.
Performances🎭
Rubaboo - A Métis Cabaret | May 1-23 (Tickets)
Location: John Hirsch Mainstage
Description: Métis singer-songwriter Andrea Menard's feast for the senses blends master storytelling with the beauty of Métis culture through music, dance and visual art.
The Four Seasons & Other Works | May 1-3 ($)
Location: Centennial Concert Hall
Description: This triumphant trio of ballets runs the spectrum of creative expression, featuring the return of James Kudelka’s masterpiece The Four Seasons, the Winnipeg debut of Cameron sinkʷə Fraser-Monroe’s šɛgatəm and the world premiere of Dwight Rhoden’s Odyssey.
Ride The Musical | May 1-2 (Tickets)
Location: The Berney Theatre
Description: Annie Londonderry set out to be the first woman to cycle around the world in 1894 and became an international sensation. This new musical, direct from London’s West End, spins her unbelievable journey into a dazzling, empowering ride through history, media, and reinvention.
Otosan | May 2-17 ($)
Location: Manitoba Theatre for Young People
Descriptions: Featuring puppets, real wildlife footage projections, highly physical storytelling and an original score, Otosan is based on playwright Skizuka Kai’s real life experiences of trying to connect with her father, a dedicated wildlife documentary videographer.
Comedy❗
Tyler Morrison The Roast of Winnipeg | 8PM, May 1 ($)
Location: Yuk Yuk's Comedy Club
Descriptions: Canada's top Roast comedian Tyler Morrison returns to Winnipeg with a special One Night Only Show featuring a customized roast of the city.
Tom Green: STOMPIN’ COMEDY TOUR | 7PM, May 1 (Tickets)
Location: Burton Cummings Theatre
Descriptions: Just For Laughs is thrilled to announce that actor, director and broadcaster Tom Green is bringing his unique, anything-goes brand of comedy to 30 cities across Canada.
Mark Forward | May 1-2 ($)
Location: Rumor's Restaurant and Comedy Club
Comedy Battle Royale | May 2 (Tickets)
Location: The Basement Comedy Lounge
Descriptions: It's an audience-favourite that pits teams of comedians against each other to test their joke-writing skills and comedic instincts under some seriously high pressure.
Dave Nystrom | 7PM & 9:30PM, May 2 ($)
Location: Yuk Yuk's Comedy Club
Descriptions: Dave Nystrom is an acclaimed comedian who has performed stand up all over the world.
Special Events🥂
First Friday in The Exchange | 5PM, May 1 (FREE)
Location: Exchange District
Description: First Fridays in the Exchange is dedicated to bringing together artists, artist-run centres, galleries, businesses and the public for a greater understanding, appreciation and promotion of the arts in the thriving Exchange District community.
First Fridays in The Exchange at 468 Main | 5PM, May 1 (FREE)
Location: 468 Main Street
Descriptions: Stop by for matcha and croffles at Parlour, a Dawned Vintage launch and live DJ set at Archival Studios, vintage drops at Rewind, Eric’s Objects’ $10 rack, Aged and Faded’s grand opening, and a 9PM comedy show at Luci’s.
Winnipeg Tattoo Show 2026 | May 1-3 (Tickets)
Location: RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg
Descriptions: Winnipeg's biggest tattoo show. Great artists gathered together right here in the centre of Canada tattooing you live over three days!
2026 Jane's Walk Winnipeg | May 1-3 (More Info)
Location: Various venues
Descriptions: Jane's Walk is an annual festival of free, citizen-led walking conversations inspired by citizen activist Jane Jacobs. On the first weekend of May every year, Jane's Walk festivals take place in hundreds of cities around the world.
Karly Epp in New York New York / Jazz Night | 8:30PM-11PM, May 2 (Tickets)
Location: Garrick Hotel
Descriptions: Drawing from a curated collection of New York-inspired standards along with her own years living in the city, Karly blends sophisticated vocal stylings with personal anecdotes that help bring each song to life.
Music 🎵
Events marked with ($) require prior ticket purchase. Other events may require the purchase of food.
