Take in a book launch, a public knitting event, an Indigenous film festival, a live band concert and the annual children's festival.
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Jocelyn Bennett • Saskatoon StarPhoenix
Published Jun 07, 2024 • Last updated 2days ago • 2 minute read
Meewasin’s annual Birding Breakfast series starts this weekend at Beaver Creek Conservation Area. There are plenty of local activities to explore and support in town as well.
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1 — Get out to a book launch
McNally Robinson hosts a launch event for Saskatoon author Joanne Jackson‘s third novel, Sunset Lake Resort. When Ruby’s father dies and doesn’t leave the inheritance they were expecting, her husband of 35 years moves out. On her own, Ruby investigates the remote beach cabin her father left to her instead of his estate, determined to learn why he bought it. The launch event is Friday at the bookstore at 7 p.m. It will also be live streamed on YouTube. Learn more at mcnallyrobinson.com.
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2 — Knit with friends
The annual World Wide Knit in Public Day is Saturday. Celebrate the enjoyment of knitting in the company of knitters of all ages and experience levels. Other crafts are also welcome, including crochet, needlepoint and embroidery. Bring your projects and enjoy the outdoor event at the Ukrainian Museum of Canada from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Learn more at freda.toffolo@gmail.com.
3 — Take in an Indigenous film festival
The annual Ācimowin Film Festival is Saskatoon’s Indigenous film festival. The four-day event highlights Indigenous artists and narratives and fosters language revitalization, while empowering youth through year-round film programming. Featuring a variety of full-length and short local, national and international films, the festival runs until Saturday at venues around town. Learn more at acimowinfilmfestival.com.
4 — Enjoy a local concert band
Saskatoon Concert Band Auxiliary presents its spring concert, On With the Show. The evening features Irish and Norwegian music and a taste of Broadway with songs from How to Train Your Dragon and Avatar. Join the band at Grace-Westminster United Church Sunday at 7:30 p.m. Learn more at saskatoonconcertband.ca or Facebook.
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5 — Explore the children’s festival
The Children’s Festival of Saskatchewan has returned to Kinsmen Park. The arts-based festival features live music, theatre and roving performances alongside a variety of activities for all ages that include a fossil find, circus arts, a petting zoo, storytelling, educational activities and games. The festival runs until Sunday in the park, with online programming also available. Learn more at childrensfestsk.ca.
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