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August is one of the busiest months in Saskatoon with The Ex, The Fringe Festival and Folkfest taking place.

Shows, Exhibitions & Other Events



Eli Bornstein: An Art at the Mercy of Light

Date: June 14 - September 15, 2013

Location: Mendel Art Gallery and Civic Conservatory



Shaping Saskatchewan: The arts scene 1936 to 1964

Date: June 14 - September 15, 2013

Location: Mendel Art Gallery and Civic Conservatory



The Automatiste Revolution Montreal 1941 to 1960

Date: June 14 - September 15, 2013

Location: Mendel Art Gallery and Civic Conservatory



Rodney LaTourelle

Date: June 14 - September 15, 2013

Location: Mendel Art Gallery and Civic Conservatory



A table! (The Metal Collective)

Date: June 21 - August 5, 2013

Location: Affinity Gallery, 813 Broadway Avenue



The Crafty Automatiste: create costumes from unexpected materials

Date: August 1, 2013

Location: The Mendel Art Gallery and Civic Conservatory



Saskatoon RibFest

Date: August 2 - 5, 2013

Location: Diefenbaker Park



11th Annual Rhubarb Festival

Date: August 4 - 5, 2013

Location: Marr Residence, 326 11th Street East



Don Burnstick & Kitt Hypno Show

Date: August 6, 2013

Location: Dakota Dunes Casino



Saskatoon Exhibition

Date: August 6 - 11, 2013

Location: Saskatoon Prairieland Park



Walk on Wednesdays - Nutana/Broadway

Date: August 7, 2013

Location: Meet at Broadway Roastery



Two Perspectives

Date: August 9 - September 22, 2013

Location: Affinity Gallery, 813 Broadway Avenue



6th Anniversary Fireworks

Date: August 10, 2013

Location: Dakota Dunes Casino



Thickwood Hills Studio Trail

Date: August 10 - 11, 2013

Location: Shell Lake SK



2013 Cover Model Search

Date: August 11, 2013

Location: Beily's Ultralounge



Walk on Wednesdays - Nutana/Broadway

Date: August 14, 2013

Location: Meet at Broadway Roastery



Rock 102 Show & Shine Weekend

Date: August 23 - 25, 2013

Location: Downtown Saskatoon



Plein Air Workshop for Adults - led by artist Lorenzo Dupuis

Date: August 25, 2013

Location: Mendel Art Gallery and Civic Conservatory



Live Music

Trooper with Kick Start Louis and The Castaways

Date: August 1, 2013

Location: The Odeon



My Constant with The Path Less Traveled, Bastard Poetry and Noding Donkey

Date: August 1, 2013

Location: Louis'



Saskatoon Summer Proms - Neopolitan Songs

Date: August 1, 2013

Location: Third Ave United Church



One Bad Son

Date: August 2 - 3, 2013

Location: Buds on Broadway



Ride 'til Dawn with Cat Dad

Date: August 2, 2013

Location: Amigos Cantina



Dead City Dolls

Date: August 2, 2013

Location: Rock Bottom, 834B Broadway Ave



The Mavericks

Date: August 3, 2013

Location: Dakota Dunes Casino



Frankie McQueen with The Department Heads, Spade the Shovelhead

Date: August 3, 2013

Location: Amigos Cantina



Grady Champion Mississippi Bluesman

Date: August 5 - 7, 2013

Location: Buds on Broadway



Macklemore & Ryan Lewis

Date: August 6, 2013

Location: Credit Union Centre



Big & Rich

Date: August 6, 2013

Location: Saskatoon EX Grandstand



Tim Chaisson with Six Moons Later

Date: August 7, 2013

Location: Amigos Cantina



Faber Drive

Date: August 7, 2013

Location: Saskatoon EX Grandstand



Johnny Don't

Date: August 8, 2013

Location: Buds on Broadway



The Offspring

Date: August 8, 2013

Location: Saskatoon EX Grandstand



John Arcand Fiddle Fest

Date: August 8 - 11, 2013

Location: 7 kms south west of Saskatoon, off Highway 60



Trouser Mouth with Black Hell Oil, Astroboy

Date: August 8, 2013

Location: Amigos Cantina



Saskatoon Summer Proms - BIG Brass

Date: August 8, 2013

Location: Third Ave United Church



Great Big Sea

Date: August 9, 2013

Location: Saskatoon EX Grandstand



West of Hell, Lava Goat

Date: August 9, 2013

Location: Rock Bottom, 834B Broadway Ave



Weak Ends album release with guests

Date: August 9, 2013

Location: Amigos Cantina



ScreamLyne

Date: August 9 - 10, 2013

Location: Buds on Broadway



Saskatoon Reggae and World Music Festival

Date: August 9 - 11, 2013

Location: Friendship Park



Burton Cummings

Date: August 10, 2013

Location: Saskatoon EX Grandstand



Factor and The Chandeliers with special guests

Date: August 10, 2013

Location: The Odeon



Gorgeous Blues Dogs

Date: August 12, 2013

Location: Buds on Broadway



The Seekers

Date: August 13 - 14, 2013

Location: Buds on Broadway



Saskatoon Summer Proms - Night of Song

Date: August 15, 2013

Location: Third Ave United Church



Majical Cloudz with Moon King

Date: August 15, 2013

Location: Amigos Cantina



Daybreak

Date: August 15, 2013

Location: Buds on Broadway



Old Man Canyon with Kirby Criddle

Date: August 16, 2013

Location: Amigos Cantina



High Energy Classic Rock, Screamer

Date: August 16 - 17, 2013

Location: Buds on Broadway



Live @ Lunch 2013

Date: August 17, 2013

Location: Little Stone Stage, 639 Broadway Avenue



Dumb Angel with The Shakey Elevators and The Lazy MK's

Date: August 17, 2013

Location: Amigos Cantina



Selena Gomez

Date: August 18, 2013

Location: Credit Union Centre



Three String Fretless

Date: August 19 - 21, 2013

Location: Buds on Broadway



A Day to Remember w/ Pierce the Veil and guests

Date: August 21, 2013

Location: Prairieland Park



The Proclaimers with Whitney Rose

Date: August 22, 2013

Location: The Odeon



Cruel Young Heart, Lords Kitchner, Jumbo, Chersea Ring

Date: August 22, 2013

Location: Amigos Cantina



Saskatoon Summer Proms - A Not So Minor Matter

Date: August 22, 2013

Location: Third Ave United Church



From the Founding of the Day

Date: August 22, 2013

Location: Buds on Broadway



Canyon Rose Outfit with Little Criminals

Date: August 23, 2013

Location: Amigos Cantina



Tech N9ne with special guests

Date: August 23, 2013

Location: The Odeon



The Hung Jury

Date: August 23 - 24, 2013

Location: Buds on Broadway



2013 Canadian Grand Masters Fiddling Competition

Date: August 24, 2013

Location: Lakeview Church



The Foggy Notions and SoSO album release party with The Moas

Date: August 24, 2013

Location: Amigos Cantina



Live @ Lunch 2013

Date: August 24, 2013

Location: Little Stone Stage, 639 Broadway Avenue



Devon Coyote Band

Date: August 26 - 28, 2013

Location: Buds on Broadway



Last Night of the Proms!

Date: August 29, 2013

Location: Third Avenue United Church



Psycho Deelia

Date: August 29, 2013

Location: Buds on Broadway



Kaleb's Adventure featuring Hillbilly Blunt & Amy Hef

Date: August 30, 2013

Location: The Odeon



The Seahags with guests

Date: August 30, 2013

Location: Amigos Cantina



Small Kitchen Radio CD Release Party

Date: August 30, 2013

Location: Broadway Theatre



The Night Train

Date: August 30 - 31, 2013

Location: Buds on Broadway



Body Lvl with Booji Bomb

Date: August 31, 2013

Location: Amigos Cantina



Sporting Events



Thoroughbred Racing at Marquis Downs

Date: August 2 - 3, 2013

Location: Marquis Downs, 503 Ruth Street



Local Points Meet (Sportsman)

Date: August 3, 2013

Location: Auto Clearing Motor Speedway



Street Legal Racing

Date: August 9, 2013

Location: SIR, 13 kms south of Saskatoon on Highway 11



Prince Albert Professional Chuckwagon & Chariot Races

Date: August 9 - 11, 2013

Location: Prairieland Park, Exhibition Grounds



Legends Mac's Cup Chase

Date: August 10, 2013

Location: Auto Clearing Motor Speedway



Points Race #6

Date: August 10, 2013

Location: SIR, 13 kms south of Saskatoon on Highway 11



Pig Roast Golf Tournament

Date: August 10, 2013

Location: Elk Ridge Resort



Points Race #7

Date: August 11, 2013

Location: SIR, 13 kms south of Saskatoon on Highway 11



2nd Annual Golf 'Fore' Autism Tournament

Date: August 15, 2013

Location: Moonlake Golf & Country Club



Thoroughbred Racing at Marquis Downs

Date: August 16 - 17, 2013

Location: Marquis Downs, 503 Ruth Street



Super Trucks

Date: August 17, 2013

Location: Auto Clearing Motor Speedway



Thoroughbred Racing at Marquis Downs

Date: August 23 - 24, 2013

Location: Marquis Downs, 503 Ruth Street



Cruise Weekend Points Meet

Date: August 23, 2013

Location: Auto Clearing Motor Speedway



Street Legal Racing

Date: August 23, 2013

Location: SIR, 13 kms south of Saskatoon on Highway 11



Alcohol Feature and Points Race #8

Date: August 24, 2013

Location: SIR, 13 kms south of Saskatoon on Highway 11



Thoroughbred Racing at Marquis Downs

Date: August 30 - 31, 2013

Location: Marquis Downs, 503 Ruth Street



Dakota Dunes Series (Super Late Model)

Date: August 31, 2013

Location: Auto Clearing Motor Speedway



Saskatoon Roller Derby

Date: August 31, 2013

Location: Prairieland Park



Family Fun



Raptor Flight Show at the Zoo

Date: July 21 - August 4, 2013

Location: 1903 Forestry Farm Park Drive



Nature Walk with Crafts

Date: August 1 - 31, 2013

Location: Beaver Creek Conservatory Area



Celebrate Saskatchewan!

Date: August 2, 2013

Location: Western Development Museum



Children's Discovery Museum with Muddy Paws exhibits and related craft

Date: August 3, 2013

Location: The Saskatoon Farmer's Market



Blacksmithing Demonstrations and Wagon Rides

Date: August 4, 2013

Location: Western Development Museum



Kids On The Block is putting on a puppet show!

Date: August 7, 2013

Location: Children's Discovery Museum



Children's Discovery Museum with Muddy Paws exhibits and related craft

Date: August 7, 2013

Location: The Saskatoon Farmer's Market



Seneca Roots & Saskatoons - Traditional Plant Use

Date: August 9, 2013

Location: Western Development Museum



Kids On The Block is putting on a puppet show!

Date: August 10, 2013

Location: Children's Discovery Museum



Blacksmithing Demonstrations and Wagon Rides

Date: August 11, 2013

Location: Western Development Museum



String Art at the Marr Residence

Date: August 11, 2013

Location: Marr Residence, 326 11th Street East



Free Family Fun: Creative Movement Workshop

Date: August 11, 2013

Location: Mendel Art Gallery and Civic Conservatory



Tell Me A Story: Aboriginal Storytelling in Saskatchewan

Date: August 16, 2013

Location: Western Development Museum



Saskatoon Folkfest

Date: August 15 - 17, 2013

Location: various locations



Sculptures Inspired by Kim Adams

Date: August 17, 2013

Location: Western Development Museum



Blacksmithing Demonstrations and Wagon Rides

Date: August 18, 2013

Location: Western Development Museum



Vintage Sewing Techniques at the Marr Residence

Date: August 18, 2013

Location: Marr Residence, 326 11th Street East



Fire Fighters Circus (Circus Gatti)

Date: August 21 - 22, 2013

Location: Credit Union Centre



When the Lights Came On - Rural Electrification

Date: August 23, 2013

Location: Western Development Museum



Ukrainian Day in the Park

Date: August 24, 2013

Location: Victoria Park



Guided Walking Tour - Forestry Farm Park

Date: August 25, 2013

Location: Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park



Blacksmithing Demonstrations and Wagon Rides

Date: August 25, 2013

Location: Western Development Museum



Historic Neighbourhood Walk

Date: August 25, 2013

Location: Marr Residence, 326 11th Street East



The Wiggles - Taking Off!

Date: August 28, 2013

Location: Sid Buckwold Theatre



PotashCorp Fireworks Festival

Date: August 30 - 31, 2013

Location: River Landing, Rotary Park and Remai Arts Centre



Live Theatre



Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan

Date: July 10 - August 25, 2013

Location: Big white tents next to the Mendel Art Gallery



PotashCorp Fringe Theatre Festival

Date: August 1 - 10, 2013

Location: Broadway Avenue and District



The Shape of a Girl

Date: August 2 - 10, 2013

Location: Chrysalis Theatre, Cosmo Seniors Centre, 614 11th Street East



Free Flow Dance Company presents The Spontaneous Dancer

Date: August 8, 2013

Location: Mendel Art Gallery and Civic Conservatory



Chaps! The Musical

Date: August 21 - 25, 2013

Location: Barn Playhouse



Chaps! The Musical

Date: August 28 - September 1, 2013

Location: Barn Playhouse