It’s a busy time on the entertainment calendar, featuring performances by Jerry Seinfeld, Kim Mitchell, Swollen Members, Mo Kenney, Disney On Ice, Do It With Class, and more.
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Jerry Seinfeld’s upcoming appearance in Regina is not a rerun.
One of the world’s most famous comedians is bringing his new standup routine to the Conexus Arts Centre for two shows on Friday night, adding some major star power to an already stacked entertainment lineup.
1. Seinfeld Live
The 70-year-old New Yorker — best known as co-creator and star of the former NBC series bearing his name — continues to draw huge crowds more than 25 years after his iconic sitcom came to an end.
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It still runs in syndication and streams on Netflix, introducing new audiences to his observational and relatable brand of humour about the little things in daily life.
One of Seinfeld’s latest projects is the film Unfrosted, which was released earlier this year on Netflix. He served as writer, director and star.
For more information on Friday’s show, visit conexusartscentre.ca.
2. Mo music
The Regina Folk Festival’s concert series continues with a performance by Juno-nominated musician Mo Kenney on Sunday night at the Artesian, joined by special guest Marissa Burwell of Regina.
The Nova Scotia-born performer won the SOCAN Songwriting Prize in 2013 for best song (Sucker) by an independent Canadian musician, plus a Canadian Folk Music award for best new/emerging artist.
Kenney’s show is part of a busy weekend at the Artesian, which is also hosting a Friday night concert featuring Juno-nominated Saskatchewan singer Megan Nash along with Edmonton’s Billie Zizi.
On Saturday, the Artesian welcomes Morpheus’ Circus of Nightmare and Dreams. It’s described as a night of “spooktacular feats of strength and drama” that include belly dancing, burlesque, fuzion, aerial silks, rope, sling, hoop and pole performances.
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Learn more at artesianon13th.ca.
3. Disney on Ice
Disney is making its return to Regina’s Brandt Centre for a presentation of Magic in the Stars.
It comprises seven on-ice shows over four days — Thursday and Friday at 7 p.m., Saturday at 11 a.m., 3 p.m., and 7 p.m., and Sunday at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.
“Join Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, and Goofy as they journey through timeless stories like Cinderella, Aladdin, and Toy Story, along with today’s favourites including Encanto, Frozen 2, and Moana,” says a news release, which also encourages families to “create enchanted memories with the Disney Princesses, Raya and Asha.”
More info at realdistrict.ca.
4. Swollen Members Reunite
One of the biggest Canadian hip-hop groups of all time is back together for the Bury the Hatchet Tour, which stops at The Exchange on Friday night.
The Vancouver-based rappers, who broke out in the early 2000s, have won seven MuchMusic video awards and four Junos.
They’re joined by special guests Moka Only, Doh-ski, Alex Tha Rippa, and DJ Kidd.
Learn more at theexchangelive.ca.
5. Doing it with Class
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Do It With Class Young People’s Theatre is offering a three-day presentation of The Little Prince.
Written and directed by Robert Ursan, the show opens Thursday (7 p.m.) and continues Friday (7 p.m.) and Saturday (2 p.m.) at the University of Regina’s Riddell Theatre. It’s based on the novel by Anthony St. Éxupery and described in a news release as “a timeless story full of wonder, charm, and magic.”
“The Little Prince is a well-loved story for all ages, about a thoughtful little boy lost in the vast universe discovering friendship, loss, and courage on his journey to grow up and find his place.”
More info at doitwithclass.com.
Honourable mentions: Canadian rock legend Kim Mitchell is doing his “Rock N Roll Duty” with an appearance Friday night at the Casino Regina Show Lounge. That’s followed by Saturday’s Ultimate Taylor Swift Tribute (featuring Katy Ellis).
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