A Winnipeg summer tradition since the 1970’s, Ballet in the Park continuously attracts thousands of Manitobans along with summer tourists. Held at the Lyric Theatre in Assiniboine Park, the show features a mixed repertoire of works showcasing dancers from the Royal Winnipeg Ballet Company and students from the RWB’s Professional Division.

This year Ballet in the Park marks the launch of the 40th anniversary of the RWB School Professional Division. As a part of the anniversary celebrations there will be free creative movement classes for children offered prior to each performance, a GIANT birthday card for guests to sign, free give-a-ways, contests and much more!

Ballet in the Park 2010 will be taking place July 28th through 30th at 7.30PM.

For more information check out RWB’s website.

Image Male ballet Dancer jumps Originally uploaded by tibchris

This is the second year that Mountain Equipment Co-op is putting on Bikefest which will be taking place on Sunday, July 18th at the Forks.

As MEC put it – it will be a daylong community celebration of bicycles and all things bicycle related.

Here’s the outline from the MEC website

Event Description

There will be something for everyone at MEC Bikefest. Bring the whole family out from 11:00am to 4:00pm for our summer cycling celebration.

Events to look for include:

* Cycling workshops on bicycle maintenance and fit
* Children’s cycling workshop
* Kids bike decorating station by Art City
* Free session of yoga for the cyclist, with Moksha Yoga
* Group rides for families and all skill levels
* Cycle commuting information sessions from local cycling advocacy and awareness groups
* Demonstrations by local trail and flatland riders
* NEW! MEC Bike Swap

Image Bike Tricks Originally uploaded by Thomas Hawk