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Ahead of her performance in the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra's YXE Divas Xmas Saturday at TCU Place, vocalist Ellen Nasser's just released her audiobook Interlude: Happy(ish) Ever After. Read about it here in Brit's Picks 👍 britspicks.com/2025/12/05/i...
Interlude: Nasser’s lyrical journey through love, loss, & life
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zwl5KgxS01Q   When I first heard that Ellen Nasser was writing a memoir, I had my doubts. Aren’t these works something one writes in their 80s? She’s younger than me...
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December 5, 2025 at 9:46 PM
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The Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra is bringing the YXE Divas back to kick off the holidays. YXE Divas Xmas is Dec. 6 at TCU Place. Read about the performance and the rest of the musical gifts the SSO has waiting for you right here in Brit's Picks 👍
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Divas Decking the Halls with the SSO
https://vimeo.com/1140508774?fl=pl&fe=sh When it comes to the YXE Divas there’s no extravagant demands this Christmas, just an orchestra full of talented musicians, an eager audience, and a chanc...
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November 26, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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A Christmas story with a spooky twist!
This holiday season @dancingskytheatre.bsky.social is baking up a tasty treat with Franken-Panto. The artists are ready to have the whole family giggling Dec. 5 - 21 in Meacham.
Read all about it right here in Brit's Picks 👍
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It’s Alive & Frosted! Dancing Sky Theatre’s Tasty Holiday Treat
https://vimeo.com/1140271037?fl=pl&fe=sh “You’re going to see big, bold characters and a creepy Christmas story." It’s dark and gothic... Not the usual premise for a Christmas story but, when it come...
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November 25, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra presents National Geographic Live - Secrets of the Whales Sat. at TCU Place. The performance will take audiences into the deep for an inside look at natures most majestic creatures.
Read about it here in Brit's Picks 👍
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SSO Dives In With Secrets of the Whales
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOySOlB78dM   When clarinetist Gilles Turcotte takes the stage with the orchestra for the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra’s Secrets of the Whales...He’s going to ha...
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November 20, 2025 at 1:10 AM
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A film festival, live music, theatre and SOOOO much more! Check out Brit's Picks and then grab your tickets for the events happening in Saskatoon this week 👍
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Brit’s Picks Nov. 20 – 27
https://vimeo.com/1136587655?fl=pl&fe=sh Ashley MacIsaac Thursday The Broadway Theatre One of Canada's most well-known Celtic fiddlers is coming to town to kick off the holidays. Ashley MacIsaac is h...
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November 20, 2025 at 1:08 AM
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A movie turned musical, stand-up comedy, international dance, live music, and SO MUCH MORE...Even a visit from the North Pole. 🎅🏻
If you're looking for something fun to do this weekend and beyond, look no further than Brit's Picks 👍
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Brit’s Picks Nov. 13 – 20
https://vimeo.com/1133520469?fl=pl&fe=sh SSP The Wedding Singer       Thurs. - Sun. Broadway Theatre Take a trip back in time where hair was big, synths were loud and clothes were neon. The Saskatoon...
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November 12, 2025 at 10:27 PM
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Music, theatre, & comedy, you can find it all in Saskatoon this weekend. Here's Brit's Picks to help you plan a little fun 👍
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Brit’s Picks Nov. 6 – 13
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DeryrtXPptE My Life: A Billy Joel Tribute Thurs. & Fri. The Bassment His music has moved audiences all over the world and some musicians take that devotion to Billy Jo...
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November 5, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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The Saskatoon Summer Players is getting ready to hit the stage with an adaptation of the 1998 smash movie The Wedding Singer. Romance is in the air for members of this cast ❤️
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The Wedding Singer Nov. 13 - 16 at The Broadway Theatre
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Newlyweds share love & top billing in The Wedding Singer
https://vimeo.com/1133520469?fl=ip&fe=ec I wanna make you smile whenever you’re sad. Carry you around when your arthritis is bad. Oh, all I wanna do is grow old with you. - The Wedding Singer ...
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November 5, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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Bede Hanley's excited to be home in Saskatchewan. He's the principal oboist with the Auckland Philharmonia but the miles couldn't stop him from performing with the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra in True North: A Night Celebrating Canadian Music. Saturday night TCU Place.
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Oboist returns home for SSO’s All-Canadian celebration
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qj9uY6xjtUU It’s been a long time since Bede Hanley has been on the Saskatoon stage. Born in Wynyard, Hanley’s s served as principal oboist for the Auckland Philh...
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November 4, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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From Halloween haunts & theatre to runway shows & live music...You can have it all this weekend. Check out your entertainment options right here in Brit's Picks 👍
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Brit’s Picks Oct. 30 – Nov. 6
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cyjw7oyhUgY *Video Courtesy RAKK Productions Saskatchewan Fashion Week Now – Sun. Remai Modern It’s a celebration of the best designers and wearable art makers from ri...
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October 29, 2025 at 8:58 PM
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Live theatre, award winning musicians, Halloween haunts, hilarious comedy and so much more! Saskatoon's entertainment scene has something for everyone. Here's this week's edition of Brit's Picks👍
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Brit’s Picks Oct. 16 – 23
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-pZ7ShHRnCw My Little Plastic Jesus Fri. - Sun. & Nov. 7 Various Saskatoon Homes Burnt Thicket Theatre is hitting the road again with a one man, multi-media, living ro...
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October 16, 2025 at 12:49 AM
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It's a raw reflection of the cancer journey through music.
The SSO is bringing Vincent Ho's From Darkness to Light to the stage feat. percussionist Dame Evelyn Glennie Sat. Oct. 25 at TCU Place.
Read all about it right here in Brit's Picks👍
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Ho’s Raw Reflection of Cancer with Star Percussionist & SSO
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzNaIEtcFpw   It’s a disease that’s touched so many of us. One that's often hard to put into words but composer Vincent Ho has given the experience of living wit...
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October 15, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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INCOMING! The Thanksgiving long weekend is almost here and with family coming home, why not take in all that the #saskatoon entertainment scene has to offer? From live music, theatre & pumpkins... It's all here in Brit's Picks👍
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Brit’s Picks Oct. 9 – 16
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DpAQEgrn0T4 Yukon Blonde Thursday Amigos Cantina Vancouver’s alt-rock band Yukon Blonde is out on its Friendship & Rock ‘n’ Roll tour in support of their album of the ...
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October 9, 2025 at 12:40 PM
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There's a ton of music, theatre, & comedy waiting for you this weekend. Picks for ALL ages!
Check it out right here in Brit's Picks👍
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Brit’s Picks Oct. 2 – 9
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ypbT6cDbos Saskatoon Musicians' Assoc. Gala Thursday The Bassment A Saskatoon sampler of music awaits you at the 2025 Saskatoon Musicians' Association Gala. The organ...
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October 2, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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Fresh theatre, classic opera, country superstars, cultural celebrations & MORE... There's so many entertainment options this weekend. Don't worry, I got you! Here's Brit's Picks to help you plan 👍
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Brit’s Picks Sept. 25 – Oct. 2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRB_KkFZMJE Educating Rita Now - Oct. 5 Remai Arts Centre Persephone Theatre opens its season with a comedy. Educating Rita tells the story of a brash, straight-talkin...
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September 25, 2025 at 2:52 AM
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After an outpouring of community support #yxe musician Ross Neilsen has a new album he recorded at the iconic Sam Phillips Recording Services. Neilsen will release Within Tension Oct. 3 at The Bassment.
Read all about it right here in Brit's Picks 👍
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Neilsen finds release Within Tension
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQ1XiAQMBXQ   It's been a long and winding road for Saskatoon Blues musician Ross Neilsen. One that saw him furiously pursue life as a professional musician and then...
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September 22, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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An opera of passion, corruption, and murder is coming to the Saskatoon stage next weekend courtesy of the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra & cross-Canada collaboration. Read all about Tosca and the team behind Puccini's most beloved work right here in Brit's Picks 👍
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Teaming Up for Tosca: SSO brings opera to the Saskatoon stage
https://vimeo.com/1119200191?fl=pl&fe=sh Tosca is a woman set ablaze, she does what she has to for love It takes a lot of talented people to bring any opera to the stage but when you’re talki...
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September 19, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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Stand-up comedy, festivals, live music & MORE! There's so many entertainment options waiting for you in #yxe this weekend. Here's Brit's Picks to get you started👍
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Brit’s Picks Sept. 18 – 25
https://vimeo.com/1119568139?fl=pl&fe=sh Enchanted Sea Creatures Thursday Mar's Mini Golf You have one more night to see Free Flow Dance Theatre Company's deep dive into the magic of the sea... And s...
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September 17, 2025 at 10:51 PM
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Looking for a little fun this weekend? Stand-up comedy stars, chart topping musicians, live theatre and so much more... Find it all here in Brit's Picks👍
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Brit’s Picks Sept. 11 – 18
https://vimeo.com/1117756896?fl=pl&fe=sh Stand Up For Canada Thursday TCU Place He's been standing up for Canada his whole career and now Rick Mercer is back out on the road with his blend of comedy ...
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September 11, 2025 at 12:18 PM
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"To be able to return and collaborate is such a gift."
Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra opens Season 95 welcoming home Baroque violinist & conductor Julia Wedman in a celebration of the 300th Anniversary of Four Seasons at Knox United Church. Read Brit's Picks👍
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Wedman’s double duty celebrating the Seasons with SSO
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vtu9seqYu-Y&t=1s It’s a piece of music that awakens the senses. A barking dog, a powerful storm, slipping down an icy path; are just a few moments brought to life...
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September 8, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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Campfire stories, a street fair, harvest festival and soo much more. There's a ton of fun waiting for you this weekend. Here's Brit's Picks 👍
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Brit’s Picks Sept. 4 – 11
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMMgcAqOYbI Sing Along Sound of Music Friday Broadway Theatre It's a movie musical that brought us tunes like My Favourite Things and who can forget that opening helic...
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September 4, 2025 at 12:35 PM
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Celebrate your long weekend at one of the incredible events happening around our city! Brit's Picks are here to help you plan 👍
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Brit’s Picks Aug. 28 – Sept. 4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljNDg2PlW6U&list=RDljNDg2PlW6U&start_radio=1 Broadway Block Party    Thursday   Broadway Ave. One part sidewalk sale, one part street market and an entire evening of f...
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August 28, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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Live music, new visual art, festivals & big trucks... There's so much to see and do in our city. Check out Brit's Picks and start planning your weekend adventures 👍
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Brit’s Picks Aug. 21 – 28
https://vimeo.com/1111503393?fl=pl&fe=sh Broadway Block Parties     Thurs. & Aug. 28   Broadway Ave. One part sidewalk sale, one part street market and an entire evening of fun on Broadway. The Bro...
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August 21, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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Murder, mystery & music... Join the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra for a trip behind the scenes of the wildly popular Canadian television series Murdoch Mysteries to hear and see the impact music has on a story. The concert is coming to TCU Place Aug. 27th.
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Murder, Music & Murdoch Mysteries Live with the SSO
https://vimeo.com/1108210642?fl=pl&fe=sh Music, passion, and solid detective work; the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra will crack the case with the help of some famous friends as it presents Murdoch Mysteries: Live in Concert. Based on the novels by Maureen Jennings, Murdoch Mysteries transports the audience back to Toronto in the early 20th Century
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August 19, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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Brit's Picks are in for your weekend planning needs. Our festival scene is cooking so grab your tickets now.
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Brit’s Picks Aug. 7 – 14
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cb3HLKdLwj8&t=31s Saskatoon Fringe Festival Now - Sat. Various Venues From carnivorous geese to a singing psychic, there are plenty of adventures waiting for you at th...
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August 7, 2025 at 5:17 PM