saskatoon reggae & world music festival

Grab your drums -- or empty coffee cans -- and bring the kids out for the free kick-off event of the Saskatoon Reggae and World Music Festival, August 12 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the River Landing Amphitheatre.

The open-air event will feature African drumming and dance with local Ghanaian drummer Joseph Ashong, hip-hop dancers from def Sol Productions and salsa dancing performances and instruction from Saskatoon Salsa.

There is also an all-ages event on Saturday, Aug. 14, at Rotary Park from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.  Tickets are $10 for a come-and-go all-day pass.  Kids 12 and under are free. Identification is required.  Click here for more ticket info.

Click here for the full event calendar.