Regina's friendly local roundup | Friday, July 10, 2026

Happy Friday, Regina! 👋

It's a big weekend to be out and about. Country Thunder kicks into high gear in Craven, the Fringe Festival closes out its run downtown, and there's plenty to be proud of on the sports side of things too.

Let's get into it.

In today's edition:

🏈 RIDERS

Charleston Hughes, who twice led the CFL in sacks during his time in green, is part of this year's Canadian Football Hall of Fame class. The defensive end played for the Riders in 2018, 2019 and 2022, racking up 35 of his 136 career sacks in Saskatchewan and earning the province's most outstanding defensive player award in 2019.

Riders head coach Corey Mace delivered the news himself, and Hughes' reaction said it all: "It's about time!" He'll be inducted at a ceremony in Hamilton on September 17, becoming the 39th former Rider in the hall, alongside fellow inductees Brandon Banks and Sean Millington.

🥅 PATS

Max Paddock, goaltending coach and manager of hockey operations for the Regina Pats, has been named goaltending coach for Team Canada White at the 2026 U17 World Challenge this fall in Oakville, Ontario. It's a nice piece of recognition for a Pats staffer who's building quite the résumé.

Paddock, 26, spent four seasons as a Pats goaltender himself between 2016 and 2020, helping the team to the 2018 Memorial Cup final and earning a spot on the CHL Memorial Cup All-Star Team. He's now entering his third season on the Pats' coaching staff and his second as manager of hockey operations.

🏓 COMMUNITY

After losing its longtime space at the REAL District, Queen City Pickleball Hub has finalized the purchase of a building at 1333 Park Street, with the deal expected to close within a couple of weeks. Owner Philip Greenwood hopes to have courts set up by the fall, giving players a place to return to for the winter months.

The new building will have roughly half the space of the old facility, but owning the property means the club controls its own future without needing to shut down for other events. It's a solid landing spot after a stretch of uncertainty for a community that plays every single day, rain or shine.

📈 RIDERS

Fresh off Friday's comeback win over Ottawa, the Riders have climbed a spot to No. 2 in SportsCage.com's latest CFL Power Rankings, trailing only the Montreal Alouettes. Saskatchewan improved to 3-1 on the season with the gritty road win at TD Place Stadium.

Mathew Sexton's punt return touchdown proved to be the turning point, while quarterback Trevor Harris threw for 243 yards and two touchdowns, moving past Tom Clements for 12th on the CFL's all-time passing list. The Riders are back home at Mosaic Stadium on Sunday, July 12 against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, kickoff at 6:30 PM.

July 10 – 12

💃 The Wedding Singer: The Musical Comedy | Regina Performing Arts Centre, 1077 Angus Street | 7:30 PM (runs through July 12) | $20–$40 | Details

🚗 Friday Nights Classic Car Show | Southland Mall, 2965 Gordon Road | 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM | Free | A weekly gathering of classic car enthusiasts showing off their rides in the mall parking lot. Details

💃 Family Dance Party | Central Library, 2311 12th Avenue | 10:45 AM – 11:30 AM | Free | A movement, music and song-filled program for the whole family. Details

🍋 Library Lemonade Stand | Al Ritchie Outdoor Spray Park, 2250 Lindsay Street | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Free | Ages 12 and under. A cool drink, a new book in the shade, and outdoor fun. Details

🎬 Kazaam – 30th Anniversary | RPL Film Theatre, Central Library, 2311 12th Avenue | 4:30 PM | Free Details

🎬 Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die | RPL Film Theatre, Central Library, 2311 12th Avenue | 7:00 PM | Free. Details

🎸 Bats Out!, Asspatch, The No Goes, Fibonacci Mandelbrot | The Exchange, 2431 8th Avenue | Doors 7:00 PM, music 8:00 PM | $20 advance, all ages & licensed | Details

🛒 Regina Farmers' Market | Pat Fiacco Plaza, 2190 12th Avenue | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Free | Saskatchewan-grown, baked, and made goods downtown. Details

💃 The Wedding Singer: The Musical Comedy | Regina Performing Arts Centre, 1077 Angus Street | 7:30 PM | $20–$40 Details

🎬 Surf's Up | RPL Film Theatre, Central Library, 2311 12th Avenue | 1:00 PM | Free Details

🎬 Flight of the Navigator – 40th Anniversary | RPL Film Theatre, Central Library, 2311 12th Avenue | 4:30 PM | Free Details

🎬 Michael | RPL Film Theatre, Central Library, 2311 12th Avenue | 7:00 PM | Free Details

🎤 Amplify – Youth Showcase | The Exchange, 2431 8th Avenue | Doors 10:30 AM, show 11:00 AM | Suggested donation | Rock shows before noon: the Amplify Youth Camp showcase, with coffee, donuts, and juice for sale. Details

🎸 Punktry Thunder: Broken Idols, Route 99, Christofur Real | The Exchange (Clubside), 2431 8th Avenue | 7:00 PM | All ages & licensed | Details

🎨 MacKenzie Art Gallery | 3475 Albert Street | 11:00 AM – 5:30 PM | Free | Strange Dark Memory, Maia Stark's solo exhibition on twins, doppelgangers, and mirrored selves, runs through August 9. Details

🚔 RCMP Heritage Centre | 5907 Dewdney Avenue | Regular hours | Paid admission Details

🔬 Saskatchewan Science Centre | 2903 Powerhouse Drive | Regular hours | Paid admission | Journey to Space is on now, and Kramer IMAX is screening Moana: The IMAX Experience through the weekend. Showtimes

💃 The Wedding Singer: The Musical Comedy | Regina Performing Arts Centre, 1077 Angus Street | Final performance | $20–$40 Details

🏈 Riders vs. Hamilton Tiger-Cats | Mosaic Stadium | Kickoff 6:30 PM | Ticketed Details

🎨 MacKenzie Art Gallery | 3475 Albert Street | Regular hours | Free Details

🚔 RCMP Heritage Centre | 5907 Dewdney Avenue | Regular hours Details

🔬 Saskatchewan Science Centre | 2903 Powerhouse Drive | Regular hours Details

Craven Valley | July 9–12 | Ticketed, single-day passes available | Details

Country Thunder Saskatchewan is in full swing in Craven, with a brand-new Buckin' Thunder bull-riding showcase added to this year's lineup. Mainstage shows start at 4:00 PM Friday and Saturday, and 3:00 PM Sunday, with headliners taking the stage at 10:30 PM (9:30 PM Sunday).

July 8–12, downtown Regina | Tickets $13 online / $15 cash at the door | All shows ~60 minutes

The Regina International Fringe Theatre Festival wraps up its run this weekend after five days of local, national, and international independent theatre across two downtown venues: the Artesian on 13th and the Unitarian Fellowship of Regina.

Artesian on 13th

Unitarian Fellowship of Regina

Note: Gameshow Gameshow Gameshow is family-friendly (all ages); Lapsed Catholic is 18+.

More details here

🖼️ Connective Tissue | Dunlop Central Gallery, Central Library, 2311 12th Avenue | Runs through September 5 | Free Details

🖼️ Bruce Anderson: Herd-Bound | Dunlop Sherwood Gallery, Sherwood Village Branch | Runs through October 14 | Free Details

What's pulling you out this weekend?

Hit reply and let us know :)

Thanks for reading Queen City Digest! There's a lot to be proud of in this city this week, from a Hall of Fame nod to a coach heading to the world stage. Enjoy the weekend and stay hydrated for the incoming heat wave! :)

Next edition: Monday, July 13.

-QCD