FIVE THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND
With Easter approaching fast, the Ukrainian Museum of Canada is ready with several workshops and a stock of supplies on hand for making krashanky, Jocelyn Bennett writes. There are also plenty of exhibitions and performances to take in as you enjoy some downtime on this first official weekend of spring. 1
Learn a Ukrainian Easter tradition
The Ukrainian Museum of Canada presents the workshop Learn to Make and Use Natural Dyes for Krashanky. Instructor Anastasiia Misan will teach participants to make dyes and create their own leaf-and-flower decorated krashanky. The traditional Ukrainian boiled eggs are often dyed a single colour extracted from fruits, vegetables and spices, and are eaten for breakfast on Easter Sunday. The workshop is Saturday at the museum at 10 a.m. Learn more at umcnational.ca.
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Celebrate Saskatchewan music
The Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra presents Sask Celebration, featuring a lineup of Saskatchewan artists. Guest conductor William Rowson leads the evening, which starts with the world première of Saskatoon-born composer Andrew Kesler's Suite for the Prairies. Featured artists include Saskatoon-born pianist Godwin Friesen and Saskatoon-based violinist Véronique Mathieu. The concert is at TCU Place on Saturday at 7:30 p.m., and it will be available over livestream. Learn more at saskatoonsymphony.org.
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Witness a transformative production
Greystone Theatre presents Metamorphosis, Steven Berkoff 's adaptation of Franz Kafka's short story. Gregor works to support his parents and younger sister until the day he transforms into an insect. Following the change in his family as they adapt to his new state, and carrying a commentary on the dehumanization of labour, the play runs to Saturday in the University of Saskatchewan's John Mitchell Building. Learn more at artsandscience.usask.ca/drama/.
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Discuss and view a gallery exhibition
Remai Modern presents a curator tour of Kapwani Kiwanga's Remediation. Co-curators Johan Lundh and Aileen Burns guide visitors through the Canadian-french artist's exhibition, in which she uses natural elements and materials to explore historical narratives and systems of power. Tour and discuss Kiwanga's installation, sculpture, performance, video and sound pieces. The tour is Sunday in the museum's Marquee Gallery at 2 p.m. Learn more at remaimodern.org.
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Support an art benefit
Prairie Fashion Project presents Still Sacred Wearable Art Benefit, which aims to uplift local vendors and artists while raising awareness for violence against women and Missing and Murdered Women and Girls. Enjoy a local vendors' market, cultural and musical performances and a wearable art showcase of works by local designers. The event is Sunday at TCU Place at 5 p.m. A portion of proceeds support the Church in the Hood Ministries and its community outreach services. Learn more at tcutickets.ca.