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Culture Days at the Old Log Church Museum
The Old Log Church Museum has been hacked! Come see what our Hackathon team has been working on during Culture Days - Fri, Sept 29th and Sat, Sept 30th from 10 AM to 5 PM, and Sun, Oct 1, from 12 PM to 4 PM. Free admission and refreshments!
Find out more »CFYT Talent Night
Can you juggle, dance, sing or shout? Well, prove it! Show off your talent on the big stage at Diamond Tooth Gerties Gambling Hall and get judged by an esteemed panel of Dawsonites. All talents are welcome to be showcase on stage. Register your act at the door or come by to see the performance. Whatever you choose to do, you will not be disappointed! This event is a fundraiser for CFYT Radio 106.9fm and is co-produced by the Dawson City Community…
Find out more »Jazz on the wing – Pianist Tamir Hendelman Trio from Los Angeles
Show starts at 7:30 pm, Cabaret Seating Bio From Los Angeles, Israeli-born award-winning jazz pianist Tamir Hendelman has topped the Billboard charts recording and performing with the likes of Barbra Streisand, Natalie Cole, James Moody, Gladys Knight, John Pizzarelli and Quincy Jones. The Tamir Hendelman Trio explores jazz standards, Brazilian music, blues and his Israeli roots.
Find out more »Jazz in the Hall: Roxx Hunter
Each event will feature... 1. a jazz educational vignette 2. a featured performance by leading Yukon jazz group (Artist Roxx Hunter) 3. an open jazz jam At the Old Fire Hall in downtown Whitehorse Shows begin at 7pm. Tickets are $7 at the door, free for ages 19 and under.
Find out more »Dawson Haunted
Join us on Halloween weekend for a terrifying tour through one of Dawson City’s historical properties. Dawson Haunted is the largest and creepiest haunted house in the Yukon! This year, wandering through the halls alongside the usual ghosts and goblins of the “Old Courthouse” (located on Front St.) … if you DARE!
Find out more »Jazz on the wing – Vocalist Karin Plato Quintet from Vancouver
Show starts at 7:30 pm, Cabaret Seating Bio From Vancouver, JUNO, WCMA, and National Jazz Awards-nominated jazz vocalist and ukulele player. Karin Plato’s “confident, tuneful phrasing and hip articulation stands out as she weaves a musical spell” (Edmonton Journal) working with her quintet featuring some of Vancouver’s most sensitive and expressive players who’ve just recorded a brand new album together.
Find out more »Jazz in the Hall: Major Funk & The Employment
Each event will feature... 1. a jazz educational vignette 2. a featured performance by leading Yukon jazz group (Major Funk & The Employment) 3. an open jazz jam At the Old Fire Hall in downtown Whitehorse Shows begin at 7pm. Tickets are $7 at the door, free for ages 19 and under.
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Christmas Craft Sale
Local craft persons and artists sell their goods at St. Elias Convention Centre.
Find out more »Winter Spruce Bog Craft Fair
Come do your Christmas shopping at this highly anticipated local craft fair! Don't forget to enter the free draw to have a chance to win one of the five gift baskets!
Find out more »Coast Mountain Free Ski Day
Strap on your cross-country skis and make your way to Harvey’s Hut on Mount McIntyre. On this special day, you can enjoy free cross-country skiing, and free maple syrup toffee once you reach Harvey’s Hut! Call (867) 668-4477 for more details.
Find out more »Coast Mountain Free Ski Day
Strap on your cross-country skis and make your way to Harvey’s Hut on Mount McIntyre. On this special day, you can enjoy free cross-country skiing, and free maple syrup toffee once you reach Harvey’s Hut! Call (867) 668-4477 for more details.
Find out more »Jazz on the wing – Trumpeter Jeremy Pelt Quintet from NYC
Show starts at 7:30 pm, Cabaret Seating Bio From New York City, 5 time Downbeat & Jazz Journalists Association Rising Star Award Winner, trumpeter Jeremy Pelt is a firebrand Artist in the tradition of legends Lee Morgan and Freddie Hubbard. Pelt frequently performs alongside such notable ensembles as the Roy Hargrove Big Band, The Village Vanguard Orchestra and the Duke Ellington Big Band, and is a member of the Lewis Nash Septet and The Cannonball Adderley Legacy Band featuring Louis…
Find out more »Winterval and the Santa Claus Parade!
The 10th annual Winterval Santa Parade will warm up Main Street, bring MAGIC to the winter and give a kick-start to the Holiday Season! PARADE Come as a group with friends, family, or colleagues! Dress to be festive, pull out your best holiday costume, make a parade float, bring lanterns or musical instruments! WATERFRONT ARTS FESTIVAL Free Art Workshops, Fire Pits and Marshmallows, Treats and Snacks, and LOTS OF SURPRISES! … Bring homemade coloured ice cubes to participate in a…
Find out more »Spruce Bog Christmas Boutique
The biggest and best of Spruce Bog is featuring a wide selection of unique, handcrafted, Yukon made items. sprucebog.com
Find out more »12 Days of Christmas Market
Yukon artisans gather to showcase and sell artwork, crafts, food, and more! Get your Christmas shopping done early. For more info click here.
Find out more »Winter Solstice Run
Athletics Yukon is hosting the annual Grey Mountain Winter Solstice Run/Walk on Saturday to celebrate the shortest day of the year. Length approximately 12km. The run starts at ten o'clock in the morning. It follows the Grey Mountain Road past the rifle range and before the Northwestel Road. Participants meet at the upper parking lot where you will see race organizers. There is no fee but people are asked to donate non-perishable food items for the Whitehorse Food Bank.
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Womens’ and Mens’ Curling Championships
Come watch and cheer at this championship at the Whitehorse curling club!
Find out more »Carbon Hill Sled Dog & Skijor Race
The Carbon Hill Sled Dog and Skijor Race is a fun and friendly community-spirited event based out of the Mt. Lorne Community Centre on the Annie Lake Road. With participants ranging from recreational and rookie mushers to seasoned Quest veterans, The Carbon Hill is developing a reputation as “The biggest little race in Yukon.” The January start date makes Carbon Hill the inaugural race kicking off Yukon’s mushing and skijor season. This range of race classes means there is something…
Find out more »Jazz on the wing – Bassist/vocalist Jen Hodge All Stars from Vancouver
Show starts at 8:00 pm, Cabaret Seating Bio Jen Hodge All Stars are Vancouver’s most authentic and most in-demand early jazz band. Comprising some of the city’s best young jazz musicians, the group is remarkably versed in the music of the 1910s, ’20s, and ’30s, taking their cues from past greats such as early Louis Armstrong, Bix Beiderbecke, and Jelly Roll Morton. The group’s extensive repertoire, versatility, boundless energy, and deep love for musical spontaneity makes each All Stars performance…
Find out more »Jazz on the wing – Bassist/vocalist Jen Hodge All Stars from Vancouver
Show starts at 7:30 pm, Cabaret Seating Bio Jen Hodge All Stars are Vancouver’s most authentic and most in-demand early jazz band. Comprising some of the city’s best young jazz musicians, the group is remarkably versed in the music of the 1910s, ’20s, and ’30s, taking their cues from past greats such as early Louis Armstrong, Bix Beiderbecke, and Jelly Roll Morton. The group’s extensive repertoire, versatility, boundless energy, and deep love for musical spontaneity makes each All Stars performance…
Find out more »Old Timers Hockey Tournament
This annual old timers’ hockey tournament hosts teams from Whitehorse and Alaska in Haines Junction.
Find out more »Yukon Arctic Ultra
The Yukon Arctic Ultra is one of the world’s coldest and toughest races. Competitors mountain bike, cross-country ski, or run the Yukon Quest Trail from Whitehorse to either Braeburn (100-mile racers) or Pelly Farm (300-mile racers) as individuals or in teams.
Find out more »Jazz in the Hall: Grant Simpson
Each event will feature... 1. a jazz educational vignette 2. a featured performance by leading Yukon jazz group (Artist Pianist Grant Simpson) 3. an open jazz jam At the Old Fire Hall in downtown Whitehorse Shows begin at 7pm. Tickets are $7 at the door, free for ages 19 and under.
Find out more »Available Light Film Festival
Canada’s largest film festival north of 60°, ALFF is a multi-day film festival that showcases international and Canadian films, feature documentaries, panel discussions, workshops, and more. yukonfilmsociety.com
Find out more »Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous
The Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous is fun for the whole family! Take part in events such as axe throwing, dog sledding, flour packing, and chainsaw chucking, or taste sweets from the Sugar Shack, watch Can Can Dancers, and help elect the next Yukon Rendezvous Queen. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=724j0B-0mIU 2018 Complete Schedule of Events to be announced. Please check back.
Find out more »Jazz in the Hall: Scott Maynard
Each event will feature... 1. a jazz educational vignette 2. a featured performance by leading Yukon jazz group (Artist Multi-instrumentalist Scott Maynard) 3. an open jazz jam At the Old Fire Hall in downtown Whitehorse Shows begin at 7pm. Tickets are $7 at the door, free for ages 19 and under.
Find out more »Jazz on the wing – Guitarist Peripheral Vision from Toronto
Show starts at 7:30 pm, Cabaret Seating Bio From Toronto, 2016 Juno nominee Peripheral Vision is a quartet with a distinctive musical voice bridging tradition and innovation, with deeply felt influences ranging from Wayne Shorter, Booker Little, and Charles Mingus, to David Binney, Kurt Rosenwinkel, and The Bad Plus. Based in Toronto, the creative leaders of Peripheral Vision are long time musical collaborators, guitarist Don Scott and bassist Michael Herring. They have assembled a synergistic musical quartet designed to push…
Find out more »Jazz in the Hall: Lenny Graff
Each event will feature... 1. a jazz educational vignette 2. a featured performance by leading Yukon jazz group (Artist on Woodwinds Lenny Graff) 3. an open jazz jam At the Old Fire Hall in downtown Whitehorse Shows begin at 7pm. Tickets are $7 at the door, free for ages 19 and under.
Find out more »St. Jean Baptiste Day Celebrations
Join the Yukon's vibrant Francophone culture and celebrate St. Jean Baptiste Day every year on June 24.
Find out more »Adäka Cultural Festival
Celebrates and showcases Yukon First Nations arts & culture. Program includes traditional and contemporary music, dance, drumming, arts and crafts, storytelling, film, artist demonstrations, workshops, cultural presentations, a community feast and more!
Find out more »Canada Day
A parade down 2nd Avenue ends at noon at Shipyards Park in Whitehorse, where ceremonies and celebrations will take place throughout the afternoon. Dawson City celebrates Canada Day with a parade, a barbecue, and the annual Gold Panning Championships. Watson Lake has kid's activities, a humongous cake, horseshoes, a candy drop and so much more at Lucky Lake Park. Check in with other Yukon communities to see what special events are planned to celebrate Canada Day.
Find out more »Mayo Arts Festival
This festival is a summer tradition that showcases artists and musicians from Keno City, Elsa, and Mayo. You’ll see demonstrations, performances, and art sales by local artists.
Find out more »Yukon Beer Festival
We are holding the first annual beer festival in Whitehorse in October! We are bringing a wide selection of craft beer from all over the world to our lovely city of Whitehorse for a weekend of samples, food, and general good times this October. Check out our facebook page for future updates. For sponsorship information, email dion@yukonbeerfestival.com. If you are a brewer and would like to attend, email andrea@yukonbeerfestival.com.
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