Three-time Juno Award winner Caity Gyorgy is set to headline a weekend filled with entertainment options in Regina, including a Fleetwood Mac tribute, local theatre, markets, and an electric vehicle car show. The city's cultural calendar offers something for everyone from May 28 to 30.
1. Juno Winner in Regina
The Regina Jazz Orchestra will host a special performance alongside award-winning Canadian singer Caity Gyorgy on Saturday night at Darke Hall. Gyorgy, known for her bebop and swing music, has won three Juno Awards for vocal jazz album of the year. 'Gyorgy’s unparalleled vocal prowess will blend seamlessly with the orchestra’s rich, dynamic arrangements, creating a night of exquisite jazz,' states an online preview. 'Don’t miss this chance to witness a masterful fusion of sophisticated sounds and stellar talent.'
On Sunday night, the Regina Musical Club’s organ series features 'Lost in the Wind' by Valerie Hall on organ and Dean McNeill on trumpet at Knox Metropolitan Church. McNeill is a professor of jazz and trumpet at the University of Saskatchewan, while Hall is a touring concert organist based in Regina. More information is available at darkehall.ca.
2. Fleetwood Mac Tribute
Casino Regina presents 'Rumours: The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show' on Sunday night at the Show Lounge. The Los Angeles-based show has toured North America, 'recreating the legendary band in its youthful heyday from 1975-1979,' according to an online preview. 'Rumours has meticulously put together a show that spares no detail. From period accurate equipment and costumes to spot on characterizations and musical performances, Rumours takes you back to a time when music was still an unbridled cultural experience and bands weren’t afraid to put on a show.'
On Friday night, Casino Regina welcomes Odds, a Canadian alternative rock band known for hits like 'It Falls Apart' and 'Heterosexual Man.' On Saturday, comedian Anubhav Singh Bassi performs with his signature storytelling and relatable humour. Details are at casinoregina.com.
3. I Have No Idea
On Cue Performance Hub continues its Riser Regina series at the Shu-Box Theatre with a play exploring adult ADHD. 'I Have No Idea' is 'a story about neurodiversity, the power of music, the importance of friendship, and how coffee makes everything better.' The show opened Thursday and continues Friday and Saturday night, with a Sunday matinee. It also runs June 4-6. The play features original music by playwright and actor Nathan Coppens and has toured across Saskatchewan and Manitoba, leading to numerous diagnoses and support for audience members. It is described as 'an intimate and comedic look at adult diagnosis ADHD, as told by someone who has been there and done that. Using humour and music, I Have No Idea explores the symptoms of ADHD and what is going on in the minds of those of us who have it, the challenges faced with both day-to-day living and the building of a life, and solutions and supports for those living with neurodiversity.'
4. EV Car Show and Markets
An electric vehicle car show will take place on Saturday at the Regina Farmers' Market, showcasing the latest in green transportation. The market itself offers local produce, crafts, and food. Additionally, several other markets are operating around the city, including the Cathedral Village Arts Festival market and the Wascana Farmers' Market.
5. Local Theatre and Music
Other weekend highlights include a performance by the Regina Symphony Orchestra on Friday evening, and a community theatre production at the Globe Theatre. For those seeking live music, several venues host local bands and open mic nights. Check local listings for times and ticket availability.
