Cyclists participate in a past Ride for Refuge event in Saskatoon.Photo by Courtesy Kerry Reimer/Supplied photo

Immerse yourself in the arts: Five things to do this weekend in Saskatoon, Sept. 27-29

Take in the Nuit Blanche festival, Ride for Refuge, a weaving workshop, an art opening, a comedy show and hear about a local art collection.

by · Saskatoon StarPhoenix

While Culture Days continues around town and online, there are also plenty of other events celebrating the arts in Saskatoon this weekend.

1 — Explore a night art show

The 11th annual Nuit Blanche arts festival returns Saturday around the downtown and Broadway Avenue. The free nighttime festival showcases contemporary art for all ages, with projections, sculptures, installations, visual art, music, theatre, poetry and performance art from local and national artists. The event runs from 7 p.m. to midnight. Nuit Blanche Eve kicks things off on Friday at the University of Saskatchewan from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Learn more at nuitblanchesaskatoon.ca.