Events Calendar
May
New Glimpses of T. rex and its World - Tuesday, April 3 to Thursday, June 28
Featuring Scotty, the Tyrannosaurus rex fossil, discovered in 1991 near Eastend in Southwest Saskatchewan. Scotty's skull has been reconstructed for a travelling exhibition, showing at the Swift Current Museum, 44 Robert St W. Info: 306-778-2775.
Leslie Potter & Alicia Popoff: Third Sound - Saturday, May 5 to Saturday, June 30
Alicia Popoff works mainly in acrylic, encaustic, and mixed media. Les Potter's sculptures produced in constructed form welded steel, express a fascination with energy and dynamics. Exhibition at Art Gallery of Swift Current, 411 Herbert St E. Info: 306-778-2736.
Blenders presents: Ron Sexsmith - Thursday, May 10
Ron is a singer-songwriter acclaimed by a galaxy of artists from Bob Dylan to Elton John, Chris Martin to Michael Bublé, Steve Earle to Lucinda Williams. See him perform live at the Lyric Theatre. Doors open: 7:00 pm; Music starts at 8:00 pm. Tickets available at Pharmasave ticket centre or call Shann 306-778-2686.
Mother's Day at the Lyric - Saturday, May 12
Music, Monologues and Martinis: Come celebrate mothers while experiencing the elegance of High Tea with a twist.
Doors: 2:00 pm; Tea: 2:30 pm. For information and tickets call the Lyric Theatre at 306-773-629.
Speedy Creek Racing: Season Opener - Sunday, May 13
Speedy Creek Racing's Season Opener featuring Special Event IMCA Modifieds, 2 pm at Speedy Creek Raceway, Kinetic Park.
'Through Our Eyes' Annual Coffeehouse & Art Auction - Wednesday, May 16 & Thursday, May 17
Maverick School is proud to host this event as an annual fundraiser for arts and ecological education. Take in live musical and dramatic student performances
while enjoying tea, coffee and delicious treats, at the Lyric Theatre. Doors: 7:30 pm Show: 8:00 pm.
Tickets at Pharmasave and Maverick School, or call 306-778-9260.
Lyric Open Stage - Thursday, May 24
A fun venue for local performers, both new and seasoned, at the Lyric Theatre.
Doors: 7:30 pm Music: 8:00pm
Performers free, Audience $5.
Call the Lyric Theatre at 306-773-6292 for information.
Jack Semple in Concert - Friday, May 25
Well known Saskatchewan musician and guitar great Jack Semple performs at the Lyric Theatre. Guitar workshop from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm - Cost $20.
Concert: Doors: 7:30 pm, Music: 8:00 pm -
Cost $25.
Call the Lyric Theatre at 306-773-6292 for information and for tickets.
High School Art Show -
Friday, May 25 to Sunday, July 8
A broad selection of visual artwork by High School students of the Chinook School Division. Exhibition at the West Wing Gallery in the Airmen's Barracks, Kinetic Park.
Gallery Hours: 1 to 5 pm on Friday, Saturday & Sunday during July & August. (Open Mondays on long weekends)
Public Reception for HIgh School Art Show - Wednesday, May 30
Starting at 7:30 pm enjoy a public reception for the HIgh School Art Show Exhibition at the West Wing Gallery in the Airmen's Barracks, Kinetic Park.
Cody Snyder PBR Invitational - Saturday, May 26
Watch the best bull riders in the world as they take on the rankest bulls on the planet, at the Credit Union i-plex, 7 pm. Tickets at the Broncos Stable, or call (306) 773-1509 x 1.
June
Coffeehouse evening for Third Sound - Friday, June 1
Starting at 7:30 pm enjoy a Walk & Talk Tour with artists, Leslie Potter and Alicia Popoff. Reception hors d’ oeuvres, cash bar, and a live music performance. At Art Gallery of Swift Current, 411 Herbert St E. Information: 306-778-2736. $5.00 cover charge.
Speedy Creek Racing: Kid's Day - Saturday, June 2
Kid's Day at Speedy Creek Racing, featuring Special Event IMCA Modifieds, 7 pm at Speedy Creek Raceway, Kinetic Park.
Picnic in the Park - Sunday, June 3
The annual Innovation Credit Union Picnic in the Park features food at old-fashioned prices, entertainment, kids games, duck derby and more, from 1 - 5 pm at Riverside Park. For information, call (306) 778-1700.
Swift Current Indians Baseball Home Opener - Sunday, June 3
The Swift Current Indians play their first home game of their WMBL season against the Okotoks Dawgs, 7:05 p.m. at Mitchell Field, 19th Ave NE.
The Scott Woods Show: Fiddle Legends - Monday, June 4
Canadian Fiddle Champion Scott Woods & his band honour fiddle legends Don Messer, Al Cherny, Graham Townsend, Ward Allen, King Ganam and many others, 7 pm at the Royal Canadian Legion downtown. Tickets at the Legion or call 1-855-726-8896.
Swift Current Indians Baseball - Monday, June 4
The Swift Current Indians take on the Moose Jaw Miller Express in Western Major Baseball League action, 7:05 pm at Mitchell Field, 19th Ave NE.
Swift Current Indians Baseball - Wednesday, June 6
The Swift Current Indians take on the Moose Jaw Miller Express in Western Major Baseball League action, 7:05 pm at Mitchell Field, 19th Ave NE.
Swift Current Indians Baseball - Saturday, June 9
The Swift Current Indians take on the Weyburn Beavers in Western Major Baseball League action, 7:05 pm at Mitchell Field, 19th Ave NE.
Swift Current Indians Baseball - Tuesday, June 12
The Swift Current Indians take on the Edmonton Prospects in Western Major Baseball League action, 7:05 pm at Mitchell Field, 19th Ave NE.
Lunch & Learn at the Swift Current Museum - Wednesday, June 13
Kinetically Yours, the origin of Frontier Days is the Lunch & Learn feature at the Swift Current Museum, 44 Robert St W. $ for lunch and local history talk. Info: 306-778-2775.
Swift Current Indians Baseball - Wednesday, June 13
The Swift Current Indians take on the Edmonton Prospects in Western Major Baseball League action, 7:05 pm at Mitchell Field, 19th Ave NE.
Improv Night at the Lyric - Thursday, June 14
Come out for a great evening of entertainment. Enjoy an evening of improv where you, the audience, get the opportunity to be a part of the show. Doors: 7:30 pm. Show: 8:00 pm. At the Lyric Theatre downtown. $5 at the door. Call Stefan at 306-741-5317 for more information.
Speedy Creek Racing: Special Event - Friday, June 15 and Saturday, June 16
Special Event at Speedy Creek Racing, 7 pm each night at Speedy Creek Raceway, Kinetic Park.
The Stampeders - Friday, June 15
The Stampeders are celebrating the 41st Anniversary of Sweet City Woman with the release of their latest album “Live At The Mae Wilson.” See the Stampeders live in concert at the Living Sky Casino Sky Centre. Tickets: 306-778-5759 or www.livingskycasino.ca/boxoffice.
Speedy Creek
Soap Box Races - Sunday, June 17
A Father's Day tradition, the largest children's soap box races in Canada are on Central Avenue in Swift Current. Open to ages 7 to 15. Info: 306-773-5102
Swift Current Indians Baseball - Tuesday, June 19
The Swift Current Indians take on the Regina Red Sox in Western Major Baseball League action, 7:05 pm at Mitchell Field, 19th Ave NE.
Swift Current Indians Baseball - Wednesday, June 20
The Swift Current Indians take on the Saskatoon Yellow Jackets in Western Major Baseball League action, 7:05 pm at Mitchell Field, 19th Ave NE.
Long Day's Night Music Festival - Thursday, June 21 to Sunday, June 24
Celebrate four of the longest days of the year with great music and lots of fun under a big-top tent at the Long Day's Night Music Festival, Marston Street & 11th Avenue SW. For festival passes and individual performance tickets, call Shann at 306-778-2686.
Swift Current Drag Racing - Saturday, June 23 & Sunday, June 24
Drag Racing opens for the season at the Swift Current Airport. Saturday: Gate: 8 am. Tech: 10 am. Racing: 12 noon. Sunday: Gate: 8 am. Tech: 8 am. Racing: 10 am. Visit the Swift Current Drag Racing Association for more information.
Windscape Kite Festival - Saturday, June 23 to Sunday, June 24
The skies above Swift Current will fill with a colorful array of some of the most unique kites North America has to offer. Internationally acclaimed and award winning, Windscape Kite Festival is a family-friendly, free-admission festival, at Marston Street & 11th Avenue SW in Swift Current.
Swift Current Indians Baseball - Sunday, June 24
The Swift Current Indians take on the Yorkton Cardinals in Western Major Baseball League action, 7:05 pm at Mitchell Field, 19th Ave NE.
Swift Current Indians Baseball - Monday, June 25
The Swift Current Indians take on the Yorkton Cardinals in Western Major Baseball League action, 7:05 pm at Mitchell Field, 19th Ave NE.
Swift Current Indians Baseball - Tuesday, June 26
The Swift Current Indians take on the Lethbridge Bulls in Western Major Baseball League action, 7:05 pm at Mitchell Field, 19th Ave NE.
Swift Current Indians Baseball - Thursday, June 28
The Swift Current Indians take on the Weyburn Beavers in Western Major Baseball League action, 7:05 pm at Mitchell Field, 19th Ave NE.
Frontier Days Fair & Rodeo - Thursday, June 28 to Sunday, July 1
Swift Current's biggest event of the year is Frontier Days: enjoy CCA rodeo, horse and cattle shows, midway rides and grandstand concerts, all at Kinetic Park.
July
Swift Current Indians Baseball - Tuesday, July 3
The Swift Current Indians take on the Medicine Hat Mavericks in Western Major Baseball League action, 7:05 pm at Mitchell Field, 19th Ave NE.
Swift Current Indians Baseball - Thursday, July 5
The Swift Current Indians take on the Moose Jaw Miller Express in Western Major Baseball League action, 7:05 pm at Mitchell Field, 19th Ave NE.
Summer Chautauqua - Thursday, July 5 to Sunday, July 8
Return to the 1920s, with Summer Chautauqua, where travelling shows captivated local audiences. Listen to lectures, musicians and raconteurs, drink sarsaparilla and eat corndogs, and enjoy world-class, touring theatre artists performing original and critically acclaimed work.
Dr. Hook Featuring Ray Sawyer - Friday, July 6
Ray Sawyer is the spirited, eye-patched lead singer of the group Dr. Hook and the Medicine Show. See them live in concert at the Living Sky Casino Sky Centre. Tickets: 306-778-5759 or www.livingskycasino.ca/boxoffice.
Swift Current Indians Baseball - Saturday, July 7
The Swift Current Indians take on the Melville Millionaires in Western Major Baseball League action, 3 pm at Mitchell Field, 19th Ave NE.
The Summer Salon - Saturday, July 7 to Saturday, September 1
This annual invitational exhibition presents a variety of art forms including abstraction, painting, drawing, sculpture as well as fine craft and design, photography and film, from aspiring professional artists practicing in our region. Exhibition at Art Gallery of Swift Current, 411 Herbert St E. Info: 306-778-2736.
Low Tech: Precursors To The Digital Age - Monday, July 9 to Friday, August 31
How humanity survived before the iphone. Exhibition at the Swift Current Museum, 44 Robert St W. Info: 306-778-2775.
Swift Current Indians Baseball - Wednesday, July 11
The Swift Current Indians take on the Saskatoon Yellow Jackets in Western Major Baseball League action, 7:05 pm at Mitchell Field, 19th Ave NE.
The Southwest Open -
Friday, July 13 to Monday, September 3
Exhibition of visual arts and fine craft featuring Southwest Saskatchewan amateur and aspiring professional artists, at the West Wing Gallery in the Airmen's Barracks, Kinetic Park.
Gallery Hours: 1 to 5 pm on Friday, Saturday & Sunday during July & August. (Open Mondays on long weekends)
Opening Reception for Southwest Open Exhibition - Saturday, July 14
Starting at 2 pm enjoy the opening reception for the Southwest Open Exhibition at the West Wing Gallery in the Airmen's Barracks, Kinetic Park.
Speedy Creek Racing - Saturday, July 14
Special Event IMCA Modifieds, 7 pm at Speedy Creek Raceway, Kinetic Park.
Swift Current Indians Baseball - Wednesday, July 18
The Swift Current Indians take on the Okotoks Dawgs in Western Major Baseball League action, 7:05 pm at Mitchell Field, 19th Ave NE.
Swift Current Indians Baseball - Thursday, July 19
The Swift Current Indians take on the Regina Red Sox in Western Major Baseball League action, 7:05 pm at Mitchell Field, 19th Ave NE.
Speedy Dawgs Agility Trials - Friday, July 20 to Sunday, July 22
Annual 3-day dog agility trials at Riverside Park. Information: 306-773-5421
Summer Salon Summer Party - Saturday July 21
Walk & Talk tour with artists from the Summer Salon Exhibition, 7:30 pm at Art Gallery of Swift Current, 411 Herbert St E. Info: 306-778-2736.
18th Annual Mennonite Heritage Village Watermelon Festival - Sunday, July 22
The 18th Annual Mennonite Heritage Village Watermelon Festival features watermelon, faspa and entertainment, from 2:30 - 5:30 at Mennonite Heritage Village, Kinetic Park.
Swift Current Indians Baseball - Monday, July 23
The Swift Current Indians take on the Lethbridge Bulls in Western Major Baseball League action, 7:05 pm at Mitchell Field, 19th Ave NE.
Swift Current Indians Baseball - Tuesday, July 24
The Swift Current Indians take on the Medicine Hat Mavericks in Western Major Baseball League action, 7:05 pm at Mitchell Field, 19th Ave NE.
Swift Current Indians Baseball - Wednesday, July 25
The Swift Current Indians take on the Melville Millionaires in Western Major Baseball League action, 7:05 pm at Mitchell Field, 19th Ave NE.
Speedy Creek Racing - Saturday, July 28
Special Event Cash Invitational,
IMCA Modifieds,
Hobbies and Streets, 7 pm at Speedy Creek Raceway, Kinetic Park.
Swift Current Indians Baseball - Saturday, July 28
The Swift Current Indians take on the Saskatoon Yellow Jackets in Western Major Baseball League action, 7:05 pm at Mitchell Field, 19th Ave NE.
Shake the Lake - Saturday, July 28
Outdoor dance with "Wonderland" at Lac Pelletier Regional Park at the Corral (near south end) 10:00 pm to 1:30 am. Info: 306-627-3595.
Swift Current Indians Baseball - Sunday, July 29
The Swift Current Indians take on the Saskatoon Yellow Jackets in the last home game of the regular season, 7:05 pm at Mitchell Field, 19th Ave NE.
August
Swift Current Drag Racing - Saturday, August 11 & Sunday, August 12
Drag Racing at the Swift Current Airport. Saturday: Gate: 8 am. Tech: 10 am. Racing: 12 noon. Sunday: Gate: 8 am. Tech: 8 am. Racing: 10 am. Visit the Swift Current Drag Racing Association for more information.
Speedy Creek Racing - Saturday, August 11
Special Event IMCA Modifieds, 7 pm at Speedy Creek Raceway, Kinetic Park.
Eliminators Car Club Riverside Run - Friday, August 17 to Sunday, August 19
The Eliminators Car Club 32nd Annual Riverside Run includes meet & greet hospitality night, cruising, Riverside Park show & shine. Open to all special interest vehicles. For information call 306-773-2313 or visit www.eliminators.ca.
6th Annual A Capella Sing Along & Ethnic Supper - Sunday, August 19
Singers and spectators welcome at Mennonite Heritage Village, Kinetic Park, 3 p.m. Ethnic supper to follow.
Speedy Creek Racing: Kids' Bike Races - Saturday, August 25
Kids' Bike Races and Special Event IMCA Modifieds, 7 pm at Speedy Creek Raceway, Kinetic Park.
September
Swift Current Drag Racing - Saturday, August September 8 & Sunday, September 9
Drag Racing at the Swift Current Airport. Saturday: Gate: 8 am. Tech: 10 am. Racing: 12 noon. Sunday: Gate: 8 am. Tech: 8 am. Racing: 10 am. Visit the Swift Current Drag Racing Association for more information.
Anita & June - Saturday, September 8 to Sunday, October 28
This exhibition features the work of two Saskatchewan artists, Anita Rocamora and June Jacobs. Working independently on separate projects, Anita in clay sculpture and June in fibre sculpture, each makes artwork based on the human figure. Exhibition at Art Gallery of Swift Current, 411 Herbert St E. Info: 306-778-2736.
The Lyric Theatre: A Living Legacy - Monday, September 10 to Monday, November 5
Exhibition at the Swift Current Museum, 44 Robert St W. Info: 306-778-2775.
Speedy Creek Racing: Season Ender - Saturday, September 22
Season Ender with Special Event IMCA Modifieds, 7 pm at Speedy Creek Raceway, Kinetic Park.
Career Expo - Wednesday, September 25
Featuring post-secondary training institutions, professional and other associations, government agencies and major employers
from 8:50 am to 2:00 pm at the Swift Current Comprehensive High School. Information: 306-773-2801 ext. 508
Coffeehouse Evening - Friday, September 28
Reception hors d’ oeuvres, cash bar, and a live music performance for the Anita & June exhibition, featuring a walk & talk tour of the exhibition with the artists, 7:30 pm at Art Gallery of Swift Current, 411 Herbert St E. Info: 306-778-2736.
Ranchman's Ridin' & Recitin' - Saturday, September 29
Watch "top hands" show off the working skills of the ranch cowboy, at Kinetic Park. Info: 306-773-2944.
Fall into Christmas Craft Show - Saturday, September 29 - Sunday, September 30
Fine art and handcraft sale at the Stockade Building, Kinetic Park.
November
Carl Beam and "The Columbus Suite" - Saturday, November 3 to Sunday. December 30
Dreaming Ourselves as Each Other: Carl Beam and "The Columbus Suite" is a series of twelve hand-made prints by Canadian artist Carl Beam in response to the 'celebration' of the 500th anniversary of the European 'discovery' of the Americas. Exhibition at Art Gallery of Swift Current, 411 Herbert St E. Info: 306-778-2736.
Coffeehouse Evening - Friday, November 16
Reception hors d’ oeuvres, cash bar, and a live music performance for theCarl Beam and "The Columbus Suite", featuring guest speaker, 7:30 pm at Art Gallery of Swift Current, 411 Herbert St E. Info: 306-778-2736.