Festival D’ete

French Cultural Centre and Malkin Bowl, to June 24 Celebrating francophone culture, the festival features music world beat partiers Alpha Yaya Diallo and Quebec neo- trad rockers Les Cowboys Fringants ( June 16) and DJ collective Piknic Electronik ( June 23). Launching the fest is Alberta- based pianist and guitarist Raphaël Freynet, Western Canadian Music Award winner for Best Francophone Record ( June 14).