Events & Gatherings

Reginald Deshawn Sankey is a Saskatoon based designer, makeup artist and creative. His dark aesthetic is sharp, edgy and easily recognizable. Pulling influence from all aspects of life his designs balance dark and light, hard and soft to create a unique experience.

derdie is the collaboration between Derek Sandbeck and Andie Palynchuk, two interdisciplinary artists, situated on Treaty 6 Territory. derdie’s artistic practice revolves around the exploration of play through visual, interactive, and performance art.

Saskatoon Experimental Music Ensemble (SExME) is a community of musical composers and improvisors, working collaboratively to explore musical techniques and forms. They have performed at the Strata New Music Festival, the Sounds Like Audio Festival, Nuit Blanche Saskatoon, and as part of their own series of concerts. Current members are Tiess McKenzie, Darren Miller, Helen Pridmore, Jude Leschyshyn, Nick Arsenault, Colin Grant, Alex Loewen, and Graeme Dyck.

Xiao Han is a Saskatoon-based artist and curator originally from Wuhan, China. Han’s creative practice focuses on photography, lens-based performance and storytelling in a community-based context. Her recent performance work integrates the Guqin, a traditional Chinese stringed instrument with a storied history.

DJ Dev Daddy [she/her] is an open format DJ making waves in the Saskatoon music scene. Her style is influenced by an array of genres she seamlessly blends in her sets, giving her the ability to captivate with an eclectic musical experience.

Chad Munson is a fixture in the local music community, as a sound engineer and performing in bands ranging from hardcore to indierock. In addition to his guitar-driven music, has also has a synth drone project under his own name, started a short run cassette label called Magnetic Domain, and co-founded Unheard Sound Series, a monthly sound series to share and promote experimental music in the city.

Fine, fresh, fierce.

Freya, a radiant soul hailing from the Philippines, has found her place in Saskatoon’s vibrant drag scene. As a transwoman, she navigates the challenges of existence with grace, showcasing her resilience, love, and unwavering smile.  Her journey not only reflects her own unwavering spirit but also inspires those around her to embrace their true selves and spread love wherever their paths may lead. Freya’s story serves as a testament to the power of authenticity and determination in the fight for existence.

Amy Grant has been doing drag for almost a decade now. She has been crowned Miss Divas 2016 and SK’s Drag Superstar 2018. As a proud first-generation immigrant, she always makes sure to incorporate her culture in her art and create spaces for other POC artists to show theirs as well. She is known for her high energy, sensuality, and a hint of camp in her performances. She definitely has a lot of tricks in her sleeve that would make you want more.

Ivana Beer is the local glamorous yet messy clown diva. You will leave her performance thoroughly entertained in ways you’ve never been before. Maybe she’ll perform in a life size bowl of spaghetti, maybe she’ll tell you that in a past life you were the first caterpillar to dance on Mount Everest. Whatever it is you’ll be confused, excited and wanting more.

Hearth began as a neighbourhood gem a little off the beaten path, and has since moved downtown to Remai Modern and now has a beautiful view of the South Saskatchewan River. Hearth offers an ever-changing menu with a pinch of whimsy, a showcase of Saskatchewan ingredients, and a comfortable bar to sit at with a great cocktail.

The Last Samurai creates dining experiences unlike any other, cooking such favourites as steak, chicken, seafood and fresh vegetables in traditional Japanese style. Instead of a fixed restaurant the Last Samurai helps people celebrate any occasion by traveling to homes and creating a memorable personal chef experience for guests.

Lucky Bastard Distillers, a Saskatoon-based distillery, is known for crafting high-quality spirits, including vodka, gin, and whisky, using locally sourced ingredients and a unique approach to distilling. 

With ingredients and cooking techniques inspired by Cantonese, Vietnamese, and Japanese cuisines, Odd Couple adds a unique Asian influence to popular Canadian dishes. Think maple glazed bacon and a farm fresh egg atop a heaping plate of Chinese BBQ pork and jasmine fried rice. 

Located in the heart of the city right on Broadway Ave, Una Pizza + Wine brings the California-inspired pizza experience to the local dining scene. With a menu that caters to all tastes, from classic favourites to contemporary creations, we’re hands down the best place in the city for good wine, good pizza, and good times.