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thursday 17
CORPUS IN THE PARK Touring theatre group presents two performances: Les Moutons (12:30-1 p.m.) and A Flock of Flyers (5-5:30 p.m.). Victoria Park. 777-6040.
SIMPLY ELEGANT GALA Dinner and fashion show, with proceeds to Canadian Diabetes Society. Casino Regina, 6 p.m. $75.
SCIENCE PUB Chris Somers, Sperm is Cheap: Mating Systems in Animals and Parallels in Humans. Bushwakker, 7 p.m.
friday 18
WESTMINSTER UNITED CHURCH CENTENNIAL Includes a reception at 7 p.m., afternoon tours and a banquet on Saturday with guest speaker Lorne Calvert, and a church service Sunday at 1:30 p.m. Westminster United Church (Cameron & 13th Ave.), 525-3683.
COMBAT IMPROV See May 18.
saturday 19
REGINA FARMERS’ MARKET City Square Plaza & 18 block Scarth St., 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
TRASH & TREASURE COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE Hosted by Regina Beach Arts & Crafts. 223 Centre St. (Regina Beach), 9 a.m.-9 p.m. 729-4913.
FOOD REVOLUTION DAY Open house to discuss changing ideas around food production and consumption. Eat Healthy Foods (3030 12th Ave.), 1-5 p.m.
COMEDY GRIND Local stand-up comics perform. Gabbo’s Nightclub, 9 p.m. $5.
COMBAT IMPROV Local improv artists join forces to do improv. The Exchange, 8 p.m.
sunday 20
REGINA HIGHLAND GAMES Family-friendly celebration of Scottish culture, with an evening ceilidh. University of Regina, 8 a.m. 789-6515.
TRASH & TREASURE noon-4 p.m. See May 19.
RED HOT RIOT with special guest Regina Folk Festival artistic director Sandra Butel. Artesian, 8 p.m. $10.
monday 21
BOOK LAUNCH Rina Lichtenwald launches her book of poetry How I Survived Early Motherhood. St. Luke's Anglican Church (3233 Argyle Rd.), 2-4 p.m.
wednesday 23
REGINA FARMERS’ MARKET See May 19.
FILM SCREENING Proposed revisions to copyright law are examined in the documentary RiP! A Remix Manifesto, which will be followed by a discussion led Alec Couros and Christina Winter. RIC 119, University of Regina, 2-4 p.m. 585-4642.
BUDDY — THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY Opening Night. See Ongoing.
DISTINGUISHED CANADIAN AWARD DINNER Hosted by the Lifelong Learning Centre and Seniors’ University Group. This year’s honouree is actor, musician and humanitarian Tom Jackson. Delta Hotel, reception at 5:30 p.m. $75. 585-5816.
WORD UP WEDNESDAY Features readings by local authors along with an open mike. Creative City Centre (1843 Hamilton St.), 7 p.m. $5.
thursday 24
LUNCHEON SERIES Hosted by Regina Chamber of Commerce, with guest speaker Ralph Goodale discussing Governing or Ruling: The Difference Really Does Matter. Conexus Arts Centre, 11:30 a.m. registration. 757-4658.
LIFE LONG LEARNING FORUM Bernie Zaharik, Making Your Garden Bloom. Rm. 106, Gallery Building, College Ave. Campus, noon. 585-5766.
BOOK CLUB Glen Elm Library, 7 p.m.
BOOK CLUB Regent Place Library, 7 p.m. Register at 777-6086.
friday 25
ECOFAIR Sponsored by Massey School grade eight class and Campbell Collegiate Environment Club. Campbell Collegiate, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. 791-8504.
saturday 26
REGINA FARMERS’ MARKET See May 19.
BOOTY SHORTY BANG BANG Pile O Bones All Stars host Saskatoon's Mindfox in women's roller derby. Callie Curling Club, 7 p.m. $12 adv., $15 door, 10 and under Free.
BOOK SIGNING Edward Willett, The Helix Wars. Chapters, time t.b.a.
SPRING SCHOOL CONCERT Presented by Youth Ballet & Contemporary Dance Company of Saskatchewan. Conexus Arts Centre, 7:30 p.m. $11.25-$19.25. 352-9908.
COMEDY GRIND Local stand-up comics perform. Gabbo’s Nightclub, 9 p.m. $5.
sunday 27
SPRING SCHOOL CONCERT At 2 p.m. See May 26.
GREAT STRIDES WALK Proceeds to support cystic fibrosis research. Wascana Centre, 949-1515.
tuesday 29
WRITING AWARD RECEPTION Held to recognize 2012 City of Regina Writing Award winner David Sealy. Wascana Place, 7:30 p.m. 791-7743.
wednesday 30
REGINA FARMERS’ MARKET See May 19.
RED SOX VS MOOSE JAW MILLER EXPRESS This is the home opener for the defending Western Major Baseball League champs, who have several key players back from last year’s roster, and are expected to challenge for the league title again in 2012. Currie Field, 7 p.m. Adults $10, Students & Seniors $7, Children 13 and under $2. 721-0666.
BOOK CLUB Sunrise Library, 7 p.m. Register at 777-6095.
ongoing
CATHEDRAL VILLAGE ARTS FESTIVAL Twenty-first annual arts and culture festival with events happening throughout the week in the Cathedral Village neighbourhood. May 21-26. www.cvaf.ca.
BUDDY — THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY Penned by Allan James, this musical recaps the meteoric career of ’50s rock ’n’ roll pioneer Buddy Holly. Globe Theatre, May 23-July 1. 525-6400.
CANADIAN GYMNASTICS CHAMPIONSHIP Brandt Centre, Evraz Place, May 21-26. For more info visit gymnastics2012.ca.
