DIVERSIONS
Drama
Bread: A Wide Open puppet show and outlandish retelling of three folk tales. Runs to Sunday at The Refinery. Tickets are $10 to $15; available at 306-683-9460, wideopen.ca or at the door.
Tightrope: A multi-arts festival of poetry, design, combat, film and theatre. Runs on selected days until May 31 at The Refinery. Tickets are $18 to $22; available at 306-653-5191, ontheboards.ca.
We Are the Body: On its world première tour. Presented by Burnt Thicket Theatre. A psychologically thrilling drama that explores the lives of three prisoners of conscience in Communist Europe in the 1950s. Opens Tuesday and runs to May 31 at Studio 914, 914 20th St. West. Tickets are $15 to $25; available at burntthicket.com or at the door.
These Things I Know: Presented by the Kinsmen Young Company. When high school senior Alex collapses and goes into convulsions in front of her classmates, she steps outside herself and watches her own life unfold. Opens Wednesday and runs to May 31 at Remai Arts Centre. Tickets are $9 to $14; available at 306-384-7727, persephonetheatre.org.
Concerts/Events
The People’s Choice: The Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra’s Masters Series and Victor Sawa’s farewell concert. Featuring violinist Kerry DuWors and the Saskatoon Youth Orchestra. Tonight at TCU Place at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $13 to $58; available at 306-975-7799, tcutickets.ca.
Naturally Yours: The Saskatoon Fiddle Orchestra’s 11th annual spring concert. With video footage and photos of nature scenes. Tonight at Broadway Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $18; available at 306-652-6556, broadwaytheatre.ca.
Third Annual NatureCity Festival: Hosted by Wild About Saskatoon. Bird watching, art creating, hiking, planting, performances, star speakers, parties and family fun. Today until May 29 around Saskatoon. Information at wildaboutsaskatoon.org.
Live at The Bassment: Piano Saturday: Maurice Drouin, today at 6 p.m. No cover. Jazz Series: Bob Klassen’s 85th Birthday Bash, tonight at 8 p.m. Tickets $20 to $25. Words & Music Series: Go Wild at The Bassment with Candace Savage and The Lost Keys, Wednesday at 8 p.m. Tickets $12 to $17. Tickets available at saskatoonjazzsociety. com or at the door.
Sounds of the ’40s: The Saskatoon Brass Band’s annual spring concert. With songs from the big band era, movie music and brass band marches. Sunday at the Roxy Theatre at 4 p.m. Admission is by donation.
New Orleans: A Fundraising Gala: Hosted by La Troupe du Jour. Featuring music by Don Griffith and The Second Line. With a silent auction, Creole appetizers and other Cajun delights. Tonight at Studio 914, 914 20th St. West, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $30; available at latroupedujour.ca, 306-667-1221.
Fantabulous 15: Sask Express’s year-end recital. Tonight at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 1 p.m. at Remai Arts Centre. Tickets are $20; available at persephonetheatre.org.
Tonight It’s Poetry: Community Stage featuring Teams Past and Present. Sunday at The Woods Ale House, 148 Second Ave. North, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $12.50.
Charley Pride & The Pridesmen: Celebrating more than 50 years in country music. Featuring Stephen Pride. Tuesday at TCU Place at 7 p.m. Tickets are $65.50 to $71.50; available at 306-975-7799, tcutickets.ca.
The Debaters: Tuesday at Broadway Theatre at 7:30 p.m. SOLD OUT.
Great Lake Swimmers: Featuring The Weather Station. Wednesday at Broadway Theatre at 8 p.m. Tickets are $29.50; available at 306652-6556, broadwaytheatre.ca.
YWCA Saskatoon 2015 Women of Distinction Awards Dinner: Dinner, silent auction and awards program. Thursday at TCU Place at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $130; available at picatic.com. Funds support YWCA Saskatoon services.
Jesse Cook: With his new album, One World. Thursday at TCU Place at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $45 to $55; available at 306-975-7799, tcutickets.ca.
Bettye LaVette: The R&B singer performs from her 50-year repertoire. Thursday at Broadway Theatre at 8 p.m. Tickets are $39.50; available at 306-652-6556, broadwaytheatre.ca.
The International Sask Salsa and Bachata Music and Dance Festival: Featuring international guest artists, The Cuban Boyz, Kizomba, workshops, fiestas and a farewell party. Thursday until May 31 at the Saskatoon Inn. For event tickets and information visit danzamorena.com.