BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Winnipeg for Free - ECPv6.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://wpgforfree.ca X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Winnipeg for Free REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260220T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260220T210000 DTSTAMP:20260213T063245Z CREATED:20260213T063130Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T063245Z UID:10001260-1771614000-1771621200@wpgforfree.ca SUMMARY:BPM x WAG-Qaumajuq DESCRIPTION:.section {\n background: #F0FFFF;\n padding: 24px; /* inner padding */\n margin-bottom: 50px;\n border-left: 4px solid #3498db; /* blue accent */\n box-shadow: 0 1px 5px rgba(0\,0\,0\,0.1);\n border-radius: 6px;\n max-width: 700px;\n margin-left: auto;\n margin-right: auto;\n}\n\n.section-title {\n font-size: 1.3em;\n font-weight: bold;\n color: #2c3e50;\n margin-bottom: 14px;\n}\n\n.section p {\n text-align: left; /* FIX: prevents large word spacing */\n margin-top: 12px;\n margin-bottom: 14px;\n line-height: 1.9; /* readable spacing */\n}\n\n.fusion-button {\n margin-top: 16px;\n display: inline-block;\n}\n\n \nShare This Story[spacer height=”40px” id=”3″] \n\nBPM x WAG-Qaumajuq — A Black History Month Celebration\nFebruary is Black History Month\, and to celebrate\, Manitoba Music and WAG-Qaumajuq are sharing a night of music presented through BPM. \nPresented in partnership with Black History Manitoba\, the special event will feature performances from three acclaimed Winnipeg-based artists: Afrobeats/R&B/trap soul/hip hop artist and producer Azanti\, Afro jazz groove collective Dr. Henry Band\, and DJ DeLulu spinning house\, world pop\, Afrobeats\, and throwback tracks. \nThe intimate setting allows the artists to express themselves through stripped-down\, visceral performances that address identity and community\, and celebrate the African Diaspora. \n\n\n\n\n\n (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n\nMusic\, Mixer & Community Connections\nThere’ll be a mixer featuring food by So Sumptuous throughout the night for Black music makers as well as local music companies\, labels\, venues\, and festivals looking to make deeper connections with the Black music community in Manitoba. \nMeetups for artists and music entrepreneurs are core to BPM’s community-building focus\, offering an opportunity to share ideas\, professional needs\, and barriers\, and make vital career connections. \nA partnership between Manitoba Music and Winnipeg Art Gallery (WAG)-Qaumajuq\, the series celebrates Black music makers through quarterly free concerts and mixers in the iconic gallery through the BPM | Black Professionals in Music program at Manitoba Music. \nThe project was made possible by the financial support of FACTOR\, the Government of Canada and Canada’s private radio broadcasters\, The Manitoba Government\, and Manitoba Film & Music. \n\n\n\n\n\n (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n\nAbout BPM & Event Details\nLaunched in February 2021 and facilitated by Tomiwa Omolayo\, BPM | Black Professionals in Music is a program via Manitoba Music that supports Black music professionals in Manitoba. BPM presents quarterly mixers for participants to meet and build their community and networks\, followed by live performances\, as well as other programming throughout the year. \nParticipants can bring ideas\, share their professional needs and barriers\, and influence the future direction of the program. To get involved\, please email bpm@manitobamusic.com. Participants must be residents of Manitoba and identify as Black musicians or music industry professionals. \nDate: February 20\nTime: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM\n6:00 PM | Doors open\n7:00 PM | Music & Mixer\nFood: So Sumptuous\nLocation: Main Hall\nAdmission: FREE \nPresented in partnership with Black History Manitoba\nwww.manitobamusic.com/bpmxwag \n\n[spacer height=”40px” id=”3″]\nUpcoming Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 31\n July\n 2027\n \n \n \n \n 2026 Icelandic Festival of Manitoba**Step into the Heart of New Iceland** \nEvery August long weekend\, Gimli hosts *Íslendingadagurinn*—a free festival packed with Viking battle re-enactments\, live music\, traditional Icelandic food\, a massive parade\, and harbour fireworks. 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Join the fun every Tuesday in July and August\, plus Manitoba Derby Night on August 3\, for a memorable family evening in Winnipeg. \nFind out more\n \n \n \n Assiniboia Downs\,\n\n3975 Portage Ave.\n \n \n Winnipeg\,\n\n\n R3K 2E9\n\n CA\n\n\n+ Google Map\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 04\n August\n 2026\n \n \n \n \n Free Family Fun at Assiniboia DownsEnjoy **Family Fun Nights at Assiniboia Downs** with free admission\, bouncy castles\, face painting\, live children's entertainment\, and exciting thoroughbred racing. Join the fun every Tuesday in July and August\, plus Manitoba Derby Night on August 3\, for a memorable family evening in Winnipeg. \nFind out more\n \n \n \n Assiniboia Downs\,\n\n3975 Portage Ave.\n \n \n Winnipeg\,\n\n\n R3K 2E9\n\n CA\n\n\n+ Google Map\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 04\n August\n 2026\n \n \n \n \n Bachata Nights inthe ParkLooking for free outdoor dancing in Winnipeg? 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Meet a different special character each week and create unforgettable memories at this free kids' event. \nFind out more\n \n \n \n Garden City Shopping Centre\,\n\n2305 McPhillips Street\n \n \n Winnipeg\,\n\n Manitoba\n\n\n Canada\n\n\n+ Google Map\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 07\n August\n 2026\n \n \n \n \n 2026 Winkler Harvest FestivalEnjoy free admission\, live entertainment\, family activities\, the Harvest Festival Parade and midway excitement at the Winkler Harvest Festival from August 7–9\, 2026. Wonder Shows rides\, games\, food and select attractions cost extra. \nFind out more\n \n \n \n Winkler Harvest Festival & Exhibition\,\n\n600 Park Street\n \n \n Winkler\,\n\n\n R6W 1B4\n\n CA\n\n\n+ Google Map\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 07\n August\n 2026\n \n \n \n \n Movies in the Park at Assiniboine Park 2026Movies in the Park returns to Assiniboine Park this August with free outdoor movie nights\, double features\, and family-friendly fun under the stars on the Lyric Lawn. \nFind out more\n \n \n \n Lyric Theatre at Assiniboine Park\,\n\nLyric Theatre at Assiniboine Park\n \n\n\n\n\n\n+ Google Map\n \n \n Load More URL:https://wpgforfree.ca/event/bpm-x-wag-qaumajuq/ LOCATION:Qaumajuq – Winnipeg Art Gallery\, 300 Memorial Blvd.\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, Canada CATEGORIES:Art,February 13,Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://wpgforfree.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/One-dollar-breakfast-IKEA-4.webp GEO:49.8894208;-97.150635 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Qaumajuq – Winnipeg Art Gallery 300 Memorial Blvd. Winnipeg Manitoba Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=300 Memorial Blvd.:geo:-97.150635,49.8894208 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR