Take in a children’s concert, tour the Meewasin Valley, explore Ukrainian and Doukhobor history, and see a new spin on a classic play.
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There are plenty of reasons to get out and experience nature and the arts this weekend, with indoor and outdoor options for any age.
1 — Entertain the kids while joining in
Children’s entertainer Sylvia Chave brings music and energy to an interactive show. Kids and parents are encouraged to sing along to a variety of family-favourite tunes. Singing with Sylvia returns to the Refinery on Friday at 10:30 a.m. Learn more at ontheboards.ca.
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2 — Explore the area on a walking tour
Meewasin Valley Authority hosts guided wildflower walks at Beaver Creek on Friday at 5 p.m. and Saturday at 10 a.m. and a downtown walk on Saturday at 10 a.m.
On the wildflower walk, learn about local plants and wildflowers, as well as the pollinators they attract. Afterward, enjoy a cold drink by Primal Restaurant and plant a wildflower on site.
On the downtown walking tour, meet in the Bessborough Hotel lobby and head out to explore the past, present and future of the Meewasin Valley. Learn how the river and its banks intertwine with the city’s story and how the MVA is working to preserve them. Proceeds from both experiences support the MVA’s conservation efforts and education programs. Learn more at meewasin.com.
3 — Learn about Ukrainian culture
The Ukrainian Museum of Canada hosts two craft workshops on Saturday. Crafting Kupala Medicine: Ukrainian Herbal Series runs 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Herbalist Dionne Jennings teaches the traditional Ukrainian cycle of harvesting plants for medicinal use, and fundamentals in medicine making. Participants will make a few ingredients to take home.
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Kupala Crafting: Vinok Workshop (a.k.a. Slavic Summer Solstice Flower Crowns) runs 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Learn about Kipalo/solstice night rituals and significant plants, and make your own flower crown. Then get a photo wearing your new flower crown. All materials are included for both workshops. Learn more at umcnational.ca.
4 — Attend a summer site opening
The Doukhobor Dugout House near Blaine Lake opens for the season with Blankets of Comfort, imagining what life was like for the early Doukhobor settlers. Learn about the Doukhobors’ history while exploring an original settlement site.
Lieutenant-Governor Russ Mirasty and other dignitaries will be there for the opening event, which runs Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. It includes live entertainment and an 11 a.m. re-enactment of a cold winter night in 1899.
The site is open Saturdays in July and early August and a new overnight historical experience is available weekdays and Saturdays through September. Learn more at doukhobordugouthouse.com.
5 — Experience classic theatre on an outdoor stage
Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan kicks off this week with Hamlet, the first of three main productions for the summer season.
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Set in the Roaring ’20s, at the end of the First World War, the classic tragedy is presented against a backdrop of flashing lights and sparkling gin, where nothing is what it seems as the titular hero realizes how much he has lost and navigates through lies and deception to determine who he can still trust. Performances run Friday and Saturday at the SOTS site along the river. Learn more at shakespearesask.com.
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