Downtown Culture Days at The Forks

Downtown Culture Days at The Forks presents five days of free programming, including Winnipeg’s biggest kitchen party, film screenings, concerts, and dance classes. Featuring the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, Field Guide, Mama Cutsworth’s Family Dance Party, Manitoba Underground Opera, Winnipeg Film Group, Indian City, Winnipeg Contemporary Dancers, and so many more!

Rain location: Indoors at the Forks Market

Sunday, Oct 2, The Outdoor Common Lower Patio outdoors at The Forks
1:00-3:00 pm: Mama Cutsworth’s Family Dance Party- from the smallest jigger to the eldest macarena-er, this family dance party is for everyone! Singalongs, games and fun dance moves to get all generations grooving together.
1:45-2:15 pm: Little Monsters Dance joins Mama Cutsworth’s Family Dance party for a free open dance class- learn some new moves and trip the light fantastic.
5:00-5:30 pm: Pop-up concert from the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra Brass Quintet

6:00-7:00 pm, EQ3 Lounge- 2nd Floor, Forks Market
Winnipeg Film Group curated local short films

Monday, Oct 3, The Outdoor Common Lower Patio outdoors at The Forks
5:30-7:00pm: Manitoba Underground Opera. Manitoba Underground Opera will find the diva in you with hands-on activities interspersed with performances by top Winnipeg vocalists. Two of Winnipeg’s hottest drag performers will take to the stage to perform alongside the opera performers. You’ll be delighted by familiar opera favourites and inspiring musical theatre including pieces from Carmen, Rigoletto, Cosi fan Tutte, and musical theatre standards like Giants in the Sky and Don’t Rain on My Parade.

6:00-7:00 pm, EQ3 Lounge- 2nd Floor, Forks Market
Winnipeg Film Group curated local short films

Tuesday, Oct 4, The Outdoor Common Lower Patio outdoors at The Forks
5:30-7:00: Winnipeg’s Biggest Kitchen Party- community jam session led by house band with guest musicians Fontine, MattMac and Sierra Noble
Multimedia Artist James Culleton- live drawing demos and audience participation

6:00-7:00 pm, EQ3 Lounge- 2nd Floor, Forks Market
Winnipeg Film Group curated local short films

Wednesday, Oct 5, The Outdoor Common Lower Patio outdoors at The Forks
5:30 pm: Winnipeg Contemporary Dancers pop up performance
6:00 pm: Field Guide concert

6:00-7:00 pm, EQ3 Lounge- 2nd Floor, Forks Market
Winnipeg Film Group curated local short films

Thursday, Oct 6, The Outdoor Common Lower Patio outdoors at The Forks
6:00-6:15: Walking Wolf Dancers and Singers cultural demonstration/performance
6:15-7:00: Indian City concert

6:00-7:00 pm, EQ3 Lounge- 2nd Floor, Forks Market
Winnipeg Film Group curated local short films

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