5 things to do in Saskatoon this weekend
Friday and Saturday
1. Lost in the Dark Corn Maze
The Lost in the Dark Corn Maze can be found at the Italian Cultural Centre, corner of Cedar Villa Road and Highway 7. If you are up for a fright, then venture the maze at night!
Enjoy the seven-acre corn maze after dark from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. CST on Friday and Saturday. Bring your own flashlights and dress for the weather. Children and youth under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Admission is $7.
More info: Saskatoonicc.com/corn-maze.html
Saturday
2. The Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra presents The Phantom of the Opera
The Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra is presenting one of the greatest horror movies of all time this weekend in one of the most unique concert series in Canada. The Silence is Golden Silent Film series features the 1925 original Phantom of the Opera.
There are two shows at the Roxy Theatre on Saturday--at 1 p.m. CST and another at 7:30 p.m. CST. Tickets should be purchased online in advance of the performance.
More info: Saskatoonsymphony.org/event/the-phantom-of-the-opera
3. Halloween ComicFest
Each year, Halloween ComicFest is celebrated at your local comic shop the Saturday before Halloween. On this day, you can walk into any participating comic shop and get a free Halloween ComicFest comic.
There are 19 free comics available to choose from that are great for readers of all ages. Titles include, Scooby Doo and Batman Team Up, Marvel Secret Wars, My Little Pony, Afterlife with Archie, Angry Birds and Plants vs. Zombies.
Where to pick up your comics on Saturday:
- Unreal City (139 2nd Avenue North).
- 8th Street Books & Comics (1006 8th Street E.).
- Amazing Stories (2600 8Th St E./Bay 270)
More info: Halloweencomicfest.com
4. The AndersonBurko Band album release concert
The AndersonBurko Band will be releasing their third CD at The Broadway Theatre at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday. Roy Anderson and Darrell Burko also launched their debut CD, 'Enjoy the Show,' at the Broadway in 2009.
The AndersonBurko Band will be joined on the Broadway stage by an incredible mix of Saskatchewan talent, including Luke Goetz (Deep Dark Woods) on pedal steel, Veronique Poulin (The Young Benjamins) on fiddle, Alison Whelan (Carbon Dating Service) on vocals, and Don Griffith (too many bands to mention) on keys.
More info: AndersonBurko.com
Sunday
5. The Blue Dot Tour with David Suzuki and Friends
On his last national tour, David Suzuki shares the wisdom of a life full of action and celebrates Canadians who are standing up for the people and places they love. A special evening of inspiration, music and learning.
Special guests include Jim Cuddy, Greg Keelor and Royal Wood. The show takes place at TCU Place at 7 p.m. on Sunday.
More info: Bluedot.ca