A unique set of events will take place over the next few weeks starting tomorrow, with the goal of showing off Dauphin's creative community.
Dauphin's Culture Days is back in full force this year after having to scale things back slightly due to COVID concerns. First up is Yardfest which gives you an opportunity to take in some outdoor music shows during the afternoon followed by the Route 10 Collective playing at the Watson Arts Centre at 7 pm.
The first show, Jazz With Johnathon Pacey, will be at 4 pm at 7 Macleod Avenue West. After that The Fret Shredders will play a show at 311 Wellington Crescent. Admission for those shows is Pay What You Can ($5 is suggested). The music keeps going at the Watson Arts Centre where the Route 10 Collective will play a show at 7 pm. The performance will be a tribute to the music of George Harrison. Tickets are $30 and you can phone 204-638-6231 to get yours.
On Sunday, the always highly-anticipated Yardfringe will happen around town. This is a one-of-a-kind event where you will be able to join in on a group of people biking around to different venues. Each venue features a different display of Dauphin arts and crowd participation may be required at times so be prepared to have some fun. Admission is free and since locations will be all over town, it is highly recommended you get on a bicycle and ride along with the group. If you do not have a bicycle, the Dauphin Derailleurs Cycle Club will have fat bikes available to use. They are free to use but you must register by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. It is first come, first served for use of them. A map will also be provided to anyone travelling by vehicle.
Beyond the events this weekend, there will also be a Pechakucha Night at the Dauphin Public Library on October 13th, a live reading of Gunsmoke at the Watson Arts Centre on October 15th, and Film Day at the Countryfest Community Cinema on October 16th. Also keep an eye on the Cultural Intersection at Main Street and 3rd Avenue NE. Most events are free to attend or pay what you can.
