Queen City Digest

Your friendly, positive roundup of what's happening in Regina

Friday, March 20, 2026

Happy Friday, Regina! 🙌

Spring is officially here. The vernal equinox arrives today, and for the first time in a while, it actually feels like it. After a brutally cold February and a grey start to March, the forecast is finally cooperating. You made it.

This weekend is stacked. There's a proper concert double-header at Conexus Arts Centre, the Pats close out their home schedule tonight with Fan Appreciation Night, and the MacKenzie is hosting a Round Dance all evening. Let's get into it.

In Today's Edition:

Canada's Farm Show wrapped up its March 17 to 19 run at REAL District this week, bringing producers, ag businesses, suppliers, and industry leaders to Regina just ahead of seeding season. Organizers describe it as one of North America's most influential agricultural events, and this year's schedule backed that up with a full slate of programming built around innovation, education, and collaboration.

The Launch Pad stage was one of the main hubs of activity throughout the show. Confirmed features included the Thank You Farmers! Breakfast, a Rooted & Rising spotlight tied to the United Nations-declared International Year of the Woman Farmer, the Saskatchewan Outstanding Young Farmers Awards Luncheon, and a Saskatchewan Roughriders Championship Celebration featuring Trevor Harris and the Grey Cup. That is more than enough to call this another big week for Regina's role in Canadian agriculture.

It has been a season of milestones, and Keets Fawcett added another one on Tuesday night in Prince Albert. In Regina's 8-4 loss to the Raiders, Fawcett scored his 30th goal of the season, giving him his first 30-goal campaign in the WHL. It was one bright spot in a tough result, but it is still a milestone worth pausing on.

After that game, the Pats sat at 25-32-7-2 with two games remaining in the regular season. The next one is tonight at the Brandt Centre, where Regina hosts the Brandon Wheat Kings at 7:00 PM in its final home game of the year. The following night, the Pats finish the regular season in Brandon. If you want a proper late-season hockey atmosphere in Regina, tonight is the night for it.

Jail 'n' Bail returned this week, with the fundraiser running today, Thursday March 19, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Cornwall Centre. Notable Regina citizens are being "arrested" and held in a mock jail in centre court until they raise their bail money from passersby and donors. The funds raised go directly to Regina Crime Stoppers, making it one of those community events that manages to be funny, public, and genuinely useful at the same time. Very Regina, in the best way.

The province's 2026-27 budget includes real tax relief, though how much households feel it will depend on their specific situation. The government says its latest tax measures, combined with indexation, will deliver about $200 million in province-wide tax savings this year. A family of four pays no provincial income tax on its first $65,000 of combined income, and the personal, spousal, equivalent-to-spouse, and child tax exemptions will each rise by an additional $500 this year. The Saskatchewan Low-Income Tax Credit is also going up by five per cent on top of annual indexation. No new taxes, and a few meaningful credits getting a bump. Worth knowing what applies to your household.

More info here : 2026-27 Provincial Budget

March 20–23

👶 Toddler Time (Drop-in, FREE)
Location: Sherwood Village Branch RPL, 6121 Rochdale Blvd
Time: 10:00–10:30 AM
Songs, stories, and fingerplays for the little ones. A sweet, low-key Friday morning start.

📚 Family Storytime (Drop-in, FREE)
Location: Sunrise Branch RPL, 3130 E. Woodhams Dr
Time: 10:00–10:30 AM
A friendly morning storytime for families at Sunrise Branch.

🧸 Stay and Play (Drop-in, FREE)
Location: Sherwood Village Branch RPL, 6121 Rochdale Blvd
Time: 10:30–11:30 AM
Drop-in play time for little ones and caregivers right after Toddler Time.

🎬 Project Hail Mary: The IMAX Experience
Location: Saskatchewan Science Centre, 2903 Powerhouse Dr
Showtimes: 2:55 PM, 6:15 PM, 9:35 PM
The Ryan Gosling space epic is now playing on the big screen. All three showings.

💃 Round Dance (FREE)
Location: MacKenzie Art Gallery, 3475 Albert St
Time: 4:00–11:00 PM
A welcoming, communal round dance to mark the first day of spring. Open to everyone.

🎷 The Dave Mossing Quintet & Culinary Extravaganza
Location: Le Bistro, 3850 Hillsdale St
Time: 6:30–11:00 PM
Jazz, a great dinner, and an auction-style fundraiser atmosphere. A proper Friday night out.

🏒 Regina Pats vs. Brandon Wheat Kings (Fan Appreciation & Player Awards Night)
Location: Brandt Centre, 1700 Elphinstone St
Time: 7:00 PM
The final home game of the regular season. The playoff push is real, and tonight the organization is saying thank you to everyone who showed up all year.
Tickets →

🎻 Union Duke + Ron Loos
Location: The Exchange, 2431 8th Ave
Time: 7:30 PM
A Folk & Roots Concert Series stop at one of Regina’s best intimate venues.

🎸 Alan Doyle: Already Dancing Tour (with The East Pointers)
Location: Conexus Arts Centre, 200 Lakeshore Dr
Time: 8:00 PM
The legendary frontman of Great Big Sea brings his full band to Conexus, with The East Pointers as special guests. East Coast folk, rock, and pure good times.
Tickets →

🎤 Shawn Jobin
Location: The Artesian on 13th, 2627 13th Ave
Time: Doors 7:00 PM | Show 8:00 PM
A Friday live music show in Cathedral. Advance and door tickets available.
Tickets →

🛒 Indoor Farmers' Market (FREE admission)
Location: Banner Hall, REAL District, 1700 Elphinstone St
Time: 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
One of your last Saturdays at Banner Hall before the outdoor season kicks off in May. Local produce, fresh-baked goods, honey, preserves, and the best people-watching in the city.
Info →

🧸 Stay and Play (Drop-in, FREE)
Location: Sunrise Branch RPL, 3130 E. Woodhams Dr
Time: 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
A longer Saturday morning play session for young kids and caregivers.

🧘 Meditation Yoga (FREE)
Location: George Bothwell Branch RPL, 2965 Gordon Rd
Time: 11:00 AM–12:00 PM
A calm, wellness-focused Saturday program at the library. Just show up.

☕ Coffee in the Conservatory
Location: Sylvia Fedoruk Conservatory, Government House, 4607 Dewdney Ave
Sittings: 12:30 PM, 1:30 PM, 2:30 PM
Dessert, coffee or tea, and one of the coziest settings in the city.

🖼️ Art Engagement Saturday (included with gallery admission)
Location: MacKenzie Art Gallery, 3475 Albert St
Time: 1:00–4:00 PM
Drop-in guided tours of the MacKenzie’s current exhibitions every Saturday afternoon.

🦉 Still Life Saturday: Owls! (FREE)
Location: Art Gallery of Regina, 2420 Elphinstone St
Time: 2:00–4:00 PM
A free Saturday art session for all ages at the Art Gallery of Regina. This week’s theme: owls.

🎬 Project Hail Mary: The IMAX Experience
Location: Saskatchewan Science Centre, 2903 Powerhouse Dr
Showtimes: 2:55 PM, 6:15 PM, 9:35 PM
Three more showings Saturday if you missed Friday.

🎶 Free Hot Dogs w/ Nick Faye
Location: The Lancaster, 1843 Hamilton St
Time: 8:00–10:00 PM
A Saturday night live music set at The Lancaster.

🎼 RSO Pops: Sci-Fi Spectacular
Location: Conexus Arts Centre, 200 Lakeshore Dr
Time: 7:30 PM
The Regina Symphony Orchestra goes full sci-fi with a night of film-score favourites.
Tickets →

☕ Coffee in the Conservatory
Location: Sylvia Fedoruk Conservatory, Government House, 4607 Dewdney Ave
Sittings: 12:30 PM, 1:30 PM, 2:30 PM
Sunday’s second day of the weekend conservatory sittings. Grab dessert and coffee in a beautiful setting.

🧘 Subtle Practice Workshop (FREE)
Location: MacKenzie Art Gallery, 3475 Albert St
Time: 1:00–3:00 PM
A free workshop rooted in somatic improvisation and Daoist philosophy.

🗣️ EAL Book Club (FREE)
Location: Sunrise Branch RPL, 3130 E. Woodhams Dr
Time: 1:00–2:30 PM
A welcoming Sunday book club for English language learners.

🌸 Spring Storytime (FREE)
Location: Regent Place Branch RPL, 331 Albert St
Time: 1:30–2:30 PM
A family spring-themed storytime with an art activity to follow.

🎨 Reverse Paint Printing (FREE, ages 6–12)
Location: Prince of Wales Branch RPL, 445 14th Ave
Time: 1:30–2:30 PM
A Sunday art activity for the kids.

🎮 Smash Sundays (FREE)
Location: George Bothwell Branch RPL, 2965 Gordon Rd
Time: 2:00–4:00 PM
A drop-in gaming afternoon at the library.

🧵 Stitch, Make and Chat (FREE)
Location: Sherwood Village Branch RPL, 6121 Rochdale Blvd
Time: 2:00–4:00 PM
Bring your own project and work alongside other makers.

♟️ Chess Club (FREE)
Location: Sunrise Branch RPL, 3130 E. Woodhams Dr
Time: 2:30–3:30 PM
A Sunday chess session for kids who want to practice and play.

🎬 Project Hail Mary: The IMAX Experience
Location: Saskatchewan Science Centre, 2903 Powerhouse Dr
Showtimes: 2:55 PM, 6:15 PM, 9:35 PM
The IMAX run continues. Still worth it.

🎸 George Thorogood and The Destroyers: The Baddest Show On Earth (with Canyon Lights)
Location: Conexus Arts Centre, 200 Lakeshore Dr
Time: 7:30 PM
A bona fide rock and blues legend hits the Conexus stage. Canyon Lights opens.
Tickets →

🎵 Optimist Band Festival (runs through March 27)
Location: Conexus Arts Centre, 200 Lakeshore Dr
Time: Begins 8:00 AM
One of Regina’s most beloved youth music events kicks off today. Concert bands from across the region take the Conexus stage all week long.
Info →

👶 Toddler Time (Drop-in, FREE)
Location: Sherwood Village Branch RPL, 6121 Rochdale Blvd
Time: 10:00–10:30 AM
A Monday morning toddler storytime to start the week right.

🧸 Stay and Play (Drop-in, FREE)
Location: Sherwood Village Branch RPL, 6121 Rochdale Blvd
Time: 10:30–11:30 AM
A Monday play session right after Toddler Time.

📚 Mainly Mother Goose (Drop-in, FREE)
Location: George Bothwell Branch RPL, 2965 Gordon Rd
Time: 11:00–11:30 AM
Songs, rhymes, and early literacy fun for the littlest readers.

🪶 Smudge in the Commons (FREE)
Location: Community Commons, RPL Central, 2311 12th Ave
Time: 12:00–1:00 PM
A Monday Indigenous programming session in the Community Commons. A meaningful and welcoming midday gathering.

💪 Forever...in Motion (FREE)
Location: Sunrise Branch RPL, 3130 E. Woodhams Dr
Time: 1:00–2:00 PM
A gentle movement and fitness session geared toward older adults.

🎬 Project Hail Mary: The IMAX Experience
Location: Saskatchewan Science Centre, 2903 Powerhouse Dr
Showtimes: 2:55 PM, 6:15 PM, 9:35 PM
The IMAX run continues into the week. Three more showings on Monday.

Spring is here! What's your first warm-weather move in Regina?

🌸 Take a long walk through Wascana

🌮 Patio at my favourite spot downtown

🚲 Get the bike out for the first time

☕ Sit in the sun with a coffee and just breathe

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Thanks for reading, Regina. Go catch the Pats tonight, enjoy the weekend, and soak in that spring sunshine. You've earned it.

-The QCD Team