The MATAO Performing Arts Foundation

06/05/2026

‼️ WARNING SELL OUT COMING ‼️
S*X TOY, BATH & BODY BINGO is two weeks away with ONLY 44 tickets left! 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩
Join the Friday night party bingo everyone is talking about! https://themataoeventcentre.ca/ols/products/june192026sextoybingo
🕋 Selkirk Mb at The MATAO Event Centre in support of the performing arts

06/04/2026

With all the rain, The Sidewalk Chalk Challenge will be extended a day to SATURDAY JUNE 6th - cut off @ 5pm!
Keep drawing and making those masterpieces!! Post your pictures in the Meanwhile in Selkirk original POST.
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06/03/2026

Dabbers are flying! See you tonight for round 2 @ 6:45pm

06/02/2026

Budget Friendly Bingo Every Wednesday at The MATAO Event Centre in Selkirk Mb. 2 LIVE sessions with early birds starting at 1:15pm & 6:45pm. **see poster for details** Play all the games for only $20! Everyone is welcome to play. Fully accessible and licensed with great food, drinks, snacks, laughs & music! 50/50 draw & Break-opens.

Thank you for supporting the arts. Every event makes a difference by empowering talent and enriching communities!

Our mission is to sustain, develop, and secure the future of the performing arts! We believe that every artist deserves a platform to shine and a place that supports their goals and dreams.

06/01/2026

Side Walk Chalk Challenge! $200 in prizes to win! Challenge officially starts now and cuts off Saturday at 5pm! See poster for details. All final pictures must be posted in the Meanwhile in Selkirk group - look for this post and post there in the comment section! GOOD LUCK 💚💚💚💚💚💚💚

05/31/2026

Our next BIG CRIBBAGE TOURNAMENT happens this Friday - JUNE 5th!

$560.00 Doubles Battle in support of the MATAO Performing Arts Foundation!

Grab your partner or come alone and join in on the fun for an unforgettable night of cards, competition, laughs and community spirit!

🗓️ Friday, June 5th
📍 The Matao Event Centre
(209 Dufferin Ave. Selkirk Mb)

🔥ONLY 84 spots available! 🔥

♠️ $25 entry per person ($50 team)
♣️ 10 games / 17-minute rounds
♥️ 50/50 draw
♦️ $20 cash team bonus for a 24 hander
💥 $500 pot for a 29er!

🥇 1st Place — $320
🥈 2nd Place — $160
🥉 3rd Place — $60

🍕🍻 Food & Drink Happy Hour and Registration starting @ 5:30 closes 6:45. Tournament Starts @ 7PM

Secure your spot online in advance @ TheMataoEventCentre.ca just to be safe! You can almost by card online otherwise it’s cash at the door.

Tag your cribbage friends below and get ready to peg your way to victory! 💰💰

$560 Doubles Cribbage Tournament! FRIDAY JUNE 5TH! A fundraising event hosted by and in support of the MATAO Performing Arts Foundation. $25 Entry. Prize payouts for 1st, 2nd, 3rd. $500 29er pot, $20 team bonus for a 24 hander! ***SPOTS ARE LIMITED TO 84 PLAYERS*** ******************Ticket Disclosur...

05/30/2026

🔥Congrats to the cribbage winners tonight! 🥊 See you next Friday for the BIG CRIBBAGE BATTLE! 💰Doors, Registration & Happy Hour starts at 5:30pm, Cut off is at 6:45pm, THE BATTLE STARTS 7pm. $560 in cash prizes up for grabs!!!

05/28/2026

Texas Hold’em Poker Pit Boss

Part-Time Evening Position

📍 Selkirk, Manitoba

The MATAO Performing Arts Foundation is looking for an experienced, outgoing, and professional Texas Hold’em Poker Pit Boss to help lead exciting community poker nights at our brand-new venue in Selkirk.

This is a unique opportunity to become part of a growing entertainment and community initiative in a stunning, one-of-a-kind facility, designed to bring people together for fun, social connection, and unforgettable experiences.

Schedule

Primary hours will be:

Sunday evenings
Monday evenings
Tuesday evenings

Additional events/dates may become available.

We’re searching for someone who:

Has strong knowledge and experience with Texas Hold’em poker
Understands poker room operations and game flow
Can confidently manage tables, players, and tournament structure
Provides exceptional customer service
Has a welcoming, upbeat, and professional personality.
Creates a fun, fair, and positive atmosphere for all guests
Works well with players of all experience levels

Responsibilities

Oversee poker games and ensure smooth operation
Assist with player seating, chip distribution, and table management
Enforce house rules and maintain fair play
Help create an enjoyable and respectful environment
Support event coordination and guest experience
Represent the organization professionally at all times

About the Venue

Our facility is a brand-new, one-of-a-kind entertainment space that will serve as a beautiful addition to the existing poker community in Selkirk and surrounding areas. We’re building something special — a welcoming destination where players can enjoy great games, great people, and a great atmosphere.

To Apply

Please send a short introduction outlining your poker experience, customer service background, and availability.

We’re looking for someone who loves the game — but even more importantly, loves people.

[email protected]
204.297.9986

05/27/2026

🥊🎉🃏 CRIBBAGE PLAYERS — THIS ONE’S FOR YOU! 🃏🎉🥊

The next BIG CRIBBAGE BATTLE or TOURNAMENT 😆 is just around the corner! Grab your partner or come alone and join us for an unforgettable night of cards, competition, laughs and community spirit!

💰$560 Doubles Cribbage Tournament in support of the MATAO Performing Arts Foundation!

🗓️ Friday, June 5th
📍 The Matao Event Centre
(209 Dufferin Ave. Selkirk Mb)

🔥🔥 ONLY 84 spots available! 🔥🔥
♠️ $25 entry per person ($50 team)
♣️ 10 games / 17-minute rounds
♥️ 50/50 draw
♦️ $20 cash team bonus for a 24 hander
💥 $500 pot for a 29er!

🏆 $560 CASH PRIZES 🏆
🥇 1st Place — $320
🥈 2nd Place — $160
🥉 3rd Place — $60

🍕🍻 Food & Drink Happy Hour & Registration @ 5:30–6:45 PM
🎯 Tournament Starts : 7:00PM

Whether you’re a seasoned crib shark or just in it for the fun, this is going to be another amazing night filled with friendly competition, great people and support for the arts in our communities 🎭💚🎭💚🎭💚

You can also secure your spot online in advance @ TheMataoEventCentre.ca just to be safe!

Tag your cribbage partner & friends below and get ready to peg your way to victory! 💰💰♥️♠️♦️♣️💰💰

The BIG Cribbage Battle happens the first Friday of the month. The next date will be Friday July 3rd. We also run weekly fun tournaments - see our website for dates & times.

05/27/2026

Afternoon is rolling - see you tonight! Early birds start at 645pm