Fall is approaching in Regina: how will you embrace it?
A guide to September and October in Regina
As the weather changes and everyone works to get back into the swing of things –school, work, social lives – it can get tricky to keep up with events around the city.
Here are some noteworthy suggestions that you may want to mark down on your calendar and check out.
Ella Forrest and the Great Pines
Celebrate the night made famous by the critically acclaimed 70s funk band Earth, Wind & Fire by attending a 70s and 80s-themed show at Shannon’s Pub & Grill on Saturday, Sept. 21.
Regina locals Ella Forrest and the Great Pines will perform; a five-piece funk and jazz band led by singer and songwriter Ella Forrest, who released her debut Extended Play (EP) just last year. No matter the venue, set list, or band arrangement, the Great Pines will surely put on a captivating show.
Showcased alongside DJ Verbal, this themed night is sure to display Forrest’s funk sound and provide a night of disco-inspired fun. Check out Shannon’s Facebook page for the poster, but remember to dress for the occasion (or decade)! There is no cover cost, but this night is 19+ and starts at 9 p.m..
Pass the Hat: Stand-Up Comedy
Regularly hosted at the Exchange, Pass the Hat is a night for featured stand-up comedians and audience members alike to laugh, embrace creativity, and get out on the town. Fittingly, this show is Regina’s longest-running stand-up comedy show hosted in Regina’s oldest live music venue.
Catch the next series of performances by local comedians on Friday, Sept 27. Doors are at 7:30 p.m., and the show starts at 8 p.m.. Attending costs $10 in advance or $15 at the door. All ages are welcome!
Audie Murray’s To Make Smoke Exhibition
Pop over to the Mackenzie Art Gallery and catch this fiery exhibition before it leaves at the end of September. Curated by Tak Pham, Audie Murray’s work uses smoke as a medium and combines contemporary ideas and Indigenous practices.
Other exhibits at the Mackenzie this fall include a vault tour-style exhibition celebrating Timothy Long’s 35 years at the gallery and a film taking on the natural world and the discovery of Uranium called Into the Ether.
Adult admission for the Mackenzie is just $12.
Art Songs of Saskatchewan
For those looking to experience local talent in the form of classical musicianship, Regina’s Darke Hall is hosting three musicians trained in orchestra and concert performance for an evening showcasing Saskatchewan Art Songs.
The first musician is mezzo-soprano vocalist Andrea Ludwig, a Regina local and frequent concert performer. She has worked in many roles with the Canadian Opera Company and many other contemporary opera companies.
The second of the performers is pianist Michael Angell, who has worked as both a clinician, entertainer, and researcher. He currently works as a lecturer in the University of Regina’s MAP department.
Last but not least will be Rudolph Sternadel, a violinist and musical scholar from Prague. Among the positions he holds is the head of the String Department at the University of Regina Conservatory of Performing Arts.
This showcase will take place on Sunday, Sept 29, at 3 p.m.. Tickets can be purchased through the Darke Hall website or at the door.
Antique and Vintage Market
Having taken place at the Caledonian Curling Club on Sept 13 and 14, the Queen City Antique and Vintage Market is a gem among Regina’s events. A recent market featured vintage clothing, collectables, other rare memorabilia, hand-crafted home decor, and many other precious items. Even if you don’t buy anything, visiting the market is similar to a museum experience; you can witness the material past and learn something in the process.
Though this market has passed, it’s a good idea for antique lovers to keep an eye out for the next Queen City market or any rummage sales that might be taking place around town!
Moonlight Movies
A night at the movies with friends is almost always guaranteed fun, but today’s theatre prices make the whole experience much less appealing. At Moonlight Movies in the Golden Mile Mall, Regina’s discount movie theatre, admission is $1.99 every Tuesday throughout the afternoon and evening. On other days, second-run movies are only $4.99!
Movies screened recently have included Borderlands, Harold and the Purple Crayon, Garfield: The Movie, Blink Twice, and Across the River and Into the Trees. Movie times are all displayed on their website.
The lobby and concessions are open from 1 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. from Sunday to Thursday and 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.
The Cure Kitchen and Bar Open Mic Night
For every Monday in September and October, with the exception of the Thanksgiving holidays, the Cure will host their frequent open mic nights. This is a great place to either witness local talent coming to life as performers try out new material or get up on stage and share your own talent. Poets, musicians, and comedians are all welcome to snag a spot and share their work in a free, supportive space.
For those who want to get out and see some live music, the Cure also hosts live music on a weekly basis. See their website for more details!
I Have No Idea: A Play
Written by Nathan Coppens and directed by Traci Foster, I Have No Idea is a new play that showcases the struggles of living with ADHD as an adult. According to its poster, it tells “a story about neurodiversity, the power of music, the importance of friendship, and how coffee makes everything better.”
Immerse yourself in local theatre by attending one of the six performances of the play throughout September at the Artesian: Sept 25 from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Sept 26 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Sept 27 at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., and on Sept 29 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Tickets are $25 for students and artists, and $30 for adults. More information and tickets can be found on the Artesian website.
Get Outside
A great way to embrace what Regina has to offer without spending any money: peruse a park or two! Take a friend or three! Take a walk around Wascana, starting at the trail right next to the University of Regina campus.
Whether the events you’re attending are marked on a community calendar or you just want to spend some leisure time with your friends out and about before the prairies freeze over, there are plenty of ways to explore the city.
