Arts briefs

Love the Exchange

This Friday, Sept. 16, join Jazz Winnipeg for an extended afternoon of music at The Cube in Old Market Square. Local musician Sol James will perform from noon until 1:30 p.m., followed by Trio Bembe from 5 to 6:30 p.m.

Brews, yoga and more

Enjoy a refreshing craft brew after a yoga session this Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Kilter Brewing Co. (450 Rue Deschambault). $20 plus tax gets you one hour of yoga flow and a flight of four different fiveounce beers. No prior yoga experience is necessary. Visit bit.ly/3U6nhka to reserve a spot.

Screening awareness

A free screening of Winnipeg-based filmmaker Kevin Nikkel’s short documentary Resilience will take place on Sept. 21. The film is centred around the struggles that people with physical disabilities and health conditions face when looking for employment. Drop by REES (305-1200 Portage Ave.) between 2:30 and 6:30 p.m. to check it out.

Connecting through art

A forthcoming exhibition at cre8ery (125 Adelaide St.) will feature work by abstract intuitive artist Sari Habiluk and mentor Jordan Miller. Running from Sept. 22 to Oct. 4, Current Connections displays the meeting of the two artists’ minds through artistic expression. For gallery hours and details on in-studio visits by the artists, see bit.ly/3ddcxji.

Celebrate food at Fort Gibraltar

Do you love food? Do you like supporting local? Head down to the historic Fort Gibraltar on Sept. 18 to grab a bite (or feast) from over 40 Manitoba food and beverage establishments. Between 12:30 and 3 p.m. or from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m., guests will be able to sample and vote for their favourites in the culinary appetizer competition. Tickets are $40 before taxes and can be purchased via bit.ly/3qz46Sz.

Pro-rock and pro-choice

This Saturday from 2 to 5 p.m. at the High and Lonesome Club (234 Main St.), join the Liberal Women’s Association in supporting abortion rights at Rock for Choice. The benefit concert will feature performances by Keri Latimer, La Louche, Shandi Strong, Brandi Vezina and Paige Drobot. The proceeds will go to the HSC Foundation Access Contraception Fund. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased via bit.ly/3daVb6J.

Published in Volume 77, Number 02 of The Uniter (September 15, 2022)

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