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March 27, 2026

Happy Friday, Regina! 👋

There is a lot going on in the city today. The Pats drop the puck on their playoff run tonight. The Spring Home Show kicks off this afternoon. John Mulaney just announced a Regina stop and tickets go on sale today. And outside, it finally feels like something resembling spring…but barely. Have we all had enough of this snow? There’s some geese flying into Wascana wishing their return flight had been delayed.

In today's edition:

🏒 Regina Pats are back in the WHL playoffs - Game 1 is TONIGHT
🏈 Roughriders and Co-op bring back $20 Mosaic Stadium tickets for 2026
🎤 John Mulaney is coming to Regina - tickets on sale today
🐾 City council passes stronger animal bylaw rules for dog owners
🏫 Three Regina Public Schools projects hit a pause - what parents need to know
🏡 Spring Home Show opens today - your weekend home inspo fix is here
📅 Your full events guide for March 27–30

Regina Pats fans, this is the moment you've been waiting for. After missing the postseason for two straight years, the Pats are back in the WHL Playoffs and their first-round series against the defending champion Medicine Hat Tigers begins tonight in Medicine Hat.

It's a tough draw on paper. The Tigers are heavy favourites, finishing with a dominant record and swept the regular-season series against Regina, going 4-0 while outscoring the Pats 26-7. But the Pats are embracing every bit of the underdog role, and playoff hockey has a funny way of leveling things out.

Regina is led by veteran forward Caden Brown, who posted a career-best 61 points in 64 games this season. The franchise last appeared in the playoffs in 2023, when a Connor Bedard-led squad pushed the Saskatoon Blades to seven games.

The Schedule (Round 1):

Game 1: Tonight, Fri. March 27 @ Medicine Hat - 7:00 PM MT
Game 2: Sat. March 28 @ Medicine Hat - 7:00 PM MT
Games 3 & 4: Tue. March 31 & Wed. April 1 at the Brandt Centre, 7:00 PM ST

The Saskatchewan Roughriders and Co-op have announced the return of the Co-op Community Zone, a designated area of nearly 2,000 seats at Mosaic Stadium where Co-op members can purchase tickets for just $20 per game for most 2026 home games. Labour Day Classic tickets are $30. Single-game tickets for the general public don't go on sale until May 1. Pick up your tickets at any participating Co-op location across Saskatchewan.

Mark November 14 in your calendar. One of the biggest names in stand-up comedy is making his way to the Queen City. John Mulaney, the Emmy-winning writer and comedian behind Baby J, Kid Gorgeous at Radio City, and The Comeback Kid, will perform at Conexus Arts Centre as part of his Mister Whatever tour. He is also stopping in Saskatoon on the same Saskatchewan swing, making this a rare and genuinely exciting province-wide visit from a comedian at the very top of his game.

General tickets go on sale today at 10:00 AM local time. If his recent tours are any indication, these will move fast. Head to the official event page to grab yours.

🎟 Tickets →

Regina city council approved amendments to its animal bylaw Wednesday, introducing stricter leash requirements, owner accountability measures, and updated shelter rules. Dogs in public must now be on a leash at all times, except in designated off-leash parks. Pet owners must also provide identification to bylaw officers when requested, fines have been increased, and a standard 72-hour hold period now applies to animals detained by the Regina Humane Society. Off-leash parks like Cathy Lauritsen remain fully available. Check the bylaw update if you want the full detail.

Three construction projects connected to Regina Public Schools have been put on hold following last week's provincial budget. The affected projects are renovations to Campbell Collegiate, a new joint-use elementary school in the Towns neighbourhood, and a new joint-use secondary school also planned for the Towns area.

The Campbell Collegiate renovation had been set to begin demolition this coming June, addressing structural issues identified in a 2022 review. RPS director and CEO Mark Haarmann was clear that there are no current safety concerns for students attending the school today.

The bigger concern for many families is the Towns elementary school, which had been on track to open in fall 2028 to help address serious overcrowding in that rapidly growing part of the city. Several existing neighbourhood schools are already operating over capacity. Haarmann said the board has portable classrooms and boundary adjustments in place to manage for now, and believes it can get to around 2029 without the new building if needed. He plans to connect with the Ministry of Education in the coming weeks to get a clearer sense of revised timelines for both schools.

The 2026 Spring Home Show runs March 27–29 at the Bunge International Trade Centre (1700 Elphinstone St). Whether you're planning a full renovation, dreaming about a new build, working on landscaping, or just want to see what's new, this is your weekend. Advance tickets: $12 adults, $10 seniors, kids 12 and under free. Parking included.

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Events marked with ($) require a ticket — check the linked pages before going.

🎶 Optimist Band Festival — Final Day ($)
📍 Conexus Arts Centre · 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Closing day of the weeklong festival, with student bands and performances running through the day.
ℹ️ More Info →

🏡 Spring Home Show ($)
📍 Bunge International Trade Centre · 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Home, renovation, outdoor and lifestyle exhibitors. Tickets $12 adults, kids 12 & under free.
🎟 Tickets →

📚 Toddler Time Drop-In (FREE)
📍 RPL Sherwood Village Branch · 10:00 – 10:30 AM
Short, easy morning storytime for toddlers and caregivers.
ℹ️ Info →

🎮 Stay and Play (FREE)
📍 RPL Sherwood Village Branch · 10:30 – 11:30 AM
Relaxed play session right after Toddler Time for little ones and caregivers.
ℹ️ Info →

🀄 Social Mah Jongg (FREE)
📍 RPL Sunrise Branch · 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Casual Mah Jongg for anyone looking for a social Friday afternoon.
ℹ️ Info →

📖 EAL Book Club (FREE)
📍 RPL George Bothwell Branch · 1:00 – 2:30 PM
A welcoming book club session for English as an Additional Language learners.
ℹ️ Info →

🎭 Water for Elephants ($)
📍 The Riddell Theatre, 3737 Wascana Pkwy · 7:00 PM
Local stage production of the Broadway musical. Great Depression-era circus love story. Adults $30 · Students $15.
🎟 Tickets →

🎶 A World Transformed — Echo Chamber ($)
📍 Darke Hall, 2255 College Ave · 7:30 PM
Music, dance, and spoken word woven together to tell the stories of Matthew and Judy Shepard. Deeply moving. $30–$50.
🎟 Tickets →

🎸 The Grapes of Wrath — Acoustic Duo ($)
📍 The Exchange, 2431 8th Ave · Doors 7:00 PM
Canadian indie rock legends Kevin Kane and Tom Hooper, stripped back and intimate. All ages and licensed. $30 advance / $35 door.
🎟 Tickets →

🎤 The Story of Nirvana ($) · 19+
📍 Casino Regina Show Lounge, 1880 Saskatchewan Dr · 8:00 PM
Immersive live production tracing Nirvana's rise, with powerful storytelling and multimedia.
🎟 Tickets →

🎵 Excuses Excuses: The Nothing At All Tour ($)
📍 The Cure Kitchen + Bar · 10:00 PM
Late-night live show to close out Friday downtown.
ℹ️ Info →

🛒 Regina Farmers' Market — Indoor Saturday Market
📍 Banner Hall, REAL District · 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Local vendors selling Saskatchewan-grown, baked, and made goods. Your weekly dose of community and local flavour.
ℹ️ Info →

🏡 Spring Home Show ($)
📍 Bunge International Trade Centre · 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
The biggest day of the show weekend, with a packed exhibitor lineup for home, renovation, and outdoor inspiration.
🎟 Tickets →

👶 Stay and Play (FREE)
📍 RPL Sunrise Branch · 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Family-friendly drop-in for younger kids with room to read and play.
ℹ️ Info →

🎲 Games and Puzzles for Families (FREE)
📍 RPL Sunrise Branch · 12:30 – 4:00 PM
Low-key afternoon option for families looking for an easy indoor outing.
ℹ️ Info →

✍️ Writer in Residence Drop-In (FREE)
📍 RPL Glen Elm Branch · 1:00 PM
Helpful drop-in session for anyone working on writing and wanting some guidance.
ℹ️ Info →

🎨 Art Engagement Saturday — Gallery Tours
📍 MacKenzie Art Gallery · 1:00 – 4:00 PM
Drop-in gallery tours led by a facilitator through the current exhibitions.
ℹ️ Info →

🖼️ Illness as Image, Rupture, and Narrative Break — Workshop (FREE)
📍 MacKenzie Art Gallery · 1:00 – 4:00 PM
Free workshop with registration, built around story, memory, and visual expression.
ℹ️ Info →

🎭 Water for Elephants ($)
📍 The Riddell Theatre, 3737 Wascana Pkwy · 7:00 PM
Second showing of the weekend for this local production of the Broadway musical. Adults $30 · Students $15.
🎟 Tickets →

🕯️ The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight ($)
📍 Brandt Centre · 7:00 PM
Fourteen classical musicians reimagining rock and metal favourites by candlelight.
🎟 Tickets →

🎉 2nd Annual Parkinson's Shaker Cabaret ($)
📍 G. Marconi Canadian Italian Club, 2148 Connaught St · 7:00 PM
Fundraiser night for U-Turn Parkinson's Regina with live music, prizes, and a 50s retro party feel. $5 drinks and late-night lunch are listed on the event page.
ℹ️ Info →

🎤 Teagan Littlechief — Live in Concert ($)
📍 Darke Hall, 2255 College Ave · 7:30 PM
2025 SaskMusic Contemporary Indigenous Artist of the Year with a powerhouse voice and commanding stage presence. One of the best live shows on the calendar this weekend.
🎟 Tickets →

🎺 Parkinson's Shaker with The Bromantics ($)
📍 G. Marconi Canadian Italian Club, 2148 Connaught St · 8:00 PM
Live band portion of the Parkinson's Shaker evening. Check the event page for details.
ℹ️ Info →

🏡 Spring Home Show — Final Day ($)
📍 Bunge International Trade Centre · 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Last chance to browse the weekend home, renovation, outdoor, and lifestyle exhibitors.
🎟 Tickets →

🎨 Weekly We Make: Visual Storytelling (FREE)
📍 MacKenzie Art Gallery · 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Drop-in art-making session with all materials provided.
ℹ️ Info →

🧘 Subtle Practice Workshop (FREE)
📍 MacKenzie Art Gallery · 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Registration-based workshop focused on movement, awareness, and improvisation.
ℹ️ Info →

📚 Tween to Teen Book Club (FREE)
📍 RPL Sunrise Branch · 1:00 PM
Book club for older kids and teens — a great quiet Sunday option.
ℹ️ Info →

🧶 Intermediate Knitting: Make a Toque (FREE)
📍 RPL Sherwood Village Branch · 12:30 – 1:45 PM
Hands-on knitting session for those ready to take their skills further.
ℹ️ Info →

🪡 Stitch, Make and Chat (FREE)
📍 RPL Sherwood Village Branch · 2:00 – 4:00 PM
Bring your project and settle in for a social crafting afternoon.
ℹ️ Info →

♟️ Chess Club (FREE)
📍 RPL Sunrise Branch · 2:30 – 3:30 PM
A fun Sunday afternoon option for kids who want to sharpen their chess game.
ℹ️ Info →

🎼 Regina Musical Club — Ensemble Made In Canada ($)
📍 Darke Hall, 2255 College Ave · 3:00 PM
A Sunday afternoon concert from the long-running Regina Musical Club series, celebrating Canadian performers.
🎟 Tickets →

🎵 Aurora Bella, Linzle & Ashlyn Wilder ($)
📍 The Exchange, 2431 8th Ave · Doors 7:00 PM
A strong Sunday night lineup of local and regional artists. A great way to close out the weekend.
🎟 Tickets →

📚 Toddler Time Drop-In (FREE)
📍 RPL Sherwood Village Branch · 10:00 – 10:30 AM
Weekday morning storytime for toddlers and caregivers.
ℹ️ Info →

🎵 Mainly Mother Goose Drop-In (FREE)
📍 RPL George Bothwell Branch · 11:00 – 11:30 AM
Songs, rhymes, and early literacy fun for babies and caregivers.
ℹ️ Info →

🌿 Smudge in the Commons (FREE)
📍 RPL Community Commons · 12:00 PM
Welcoming drop-in Indigenous program. All are welcome.
ℹ️ Info →

⚖️ Pro Bono Family Law Clinic (FREE)
📍 RPL Central Adult / Community Commons · 1:30 PM and 5:30 PM
Two Monday clinic times for this free legal information program. No appointment needed.
ℹ️ Info →

💬 Thrive Walk-In Counselling (FREE)
📍 RPL Central Adult · 5:00 – 8:30 PM
Evening walk-in counselling — no appointment required. A genuinely valuable community resource.
ℹ️ Info →

🚀 Project Hail Mary: The IMAX Experience ($)
📍 Kramer IMAX Theatre, Saskatchewan Science Centre · 2:55 PM | 6:15 PM | 9:35 PM
Three Monday showtimes for the IMAX run of Project Hail Mary. Big screen, big story.
🎟 Tickets →

Which event is calling your name most this weekend?

🎸 The Grapes of Wrath at The Exchange
🕯️ Rock Orchestra by Candlelight at the Brandt Centre
🏡 Spring Home Show
🏒 Tracking the Pats from home

Something else we haven’t included?

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Thanks for reading Queen City Digest. Happy Friday and enjoy the weekend. There is genuinely something for everyone in the Queen City this weekend.

Next edition: Monday, March 30

-The QCD Team