Five things to do this weekend in Saskatoon, March 21-23

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This event-packed weekend offers a variety of activities for all ages and preferences, including live shows, a family workshop and a virtual show for those looking for at-home entertainment.

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1 — Celebrate a dance anniversary

Free Flow Dance Theatre has been creating meaningful connections while making modern dance accessible to everyone for 30 years. Celebrate with the contemporary dance company at their season opener, a special multidisciplinary event in partnership with composer Cassandra Stinn. The show features visuals from 30 years of performances, spoken word by Ryan Bradshaw, a performance of Self Portrait of an Artist by dancer Alex Hartshorn in collaboration with visual artist Monique Martin, new compositions and live music. A licensed event for ages 19 and older, it runs Saturday at 7 p.m. at Free Flow Dance Centre. Learn more at freeflowdance.com.

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2 — Experience a Ukrainian Easter tradition

The Ukrainian Museum of Canada hosts a family Pysanky workshop. Share a creative experience with the whole family while learning the Ukrainian Easter tradition of egg decorating with wax and dyes. The family-focused event, for ages seven and up, is Saturday at 10 a.m. at the museum. Children must be accompanied by an adult. All materials are provided. Learn more at umcnational.ca.

3 — Enjoy live music at home

The Ukrainian Museum also hosts a virtual concert with Ukrainian musician and hurdy-gurdy maker, Gordiy Starukh. Hosted by Serhij Koroliuk, the show features a unique blend of Ukrainian folklore, electronic elements and the distinct sound of the hurdy-gurdy. The free concert is Saturday at noon over Zoom. Learn more and register at [email protected].

4 — Honour women in music

The Saskatoon Jazz Orchestra presents Women of Jazz, a night celebrating the iconic women who have left their mark on the jazz scene. Led by guest conductor Stacey Mortenson-Spokes, an all-female jazz ensemble honours and elevates the voices of women in jazz through a powerful blend of innovative and traditional jazz pieces. The concert is Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at the Broadway Theatre. Learn more at saskatoonjazzorchestra.com.

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5 — Embrace local theatre

Greystone Theatre presents Mother’s Daughter by Kate Hennig, the third part in the Queenmaker Series. England’s first queen regnant, who took the throne after the death of Edward VI, is dubbed Bloody Mary after a power struggle that has her fighting xenophobia, religious nationalism and strained family bonds. Now she must decide how to handle her opposition, what to do about an heir and who she can trust. The show runs to March 29 in the University of Saskatchewan’s John Mitchell Building. Learn more at artsandscience.usask.ca/drama.

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