Events in Edmonton: March 31 to April 2, 2017

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1. ParticipACTION 150 Play List

2. How the Gimquat Found Her Song

3. Second Season Street Party

The Foundry Real Estate Co. is hosting their annual Second Season Street Part with support from Edmonton Economic Development Corporation (EEDC)! Family Friendly Programming! The Foundry is a dog-friendly company and they want you to spend the day with your whole family, so bring along your favourite furry friend. Details

1. Live Music

For more details, see Live Music & concerts in Edmonton

1. Delhi 2 Dublin Details

 

2. Pharis & Jason Romero

 

3. New Orford Quartet

 

4. Duo Milot & Bareil

 

5.“Swell to Great” Gala FBC Organ Fundraising Concert

 

6. Jesus Christ Superstar in Concert

 

7. One Ocean to Another: Canada in Song

2. Live Theatre

Performing Arts and Theatre in Edmonton during April

1.Peter and the Starcatcher: Peter and the Starcatcher is the most hilarious evening of madcap fun! A dozen brilliant actors play more than 100 unforgettable characters using their enormous talent, ingenious stagecraft and the limitless possibilities of imagination. This swashbuckling grownup prequel to Peter Pan will have you hooked from the moment you let your imagination take flight. Details

 

2. Into The Woods: A Baker and his wife wish to have a child but cannot because of a Witch’s curse, Cinderella wishes to attend the King’s Festival, and Jack wishes his cow would give milk. All want a better life, so they set off on into the woods. Everyone’s wish is granted, but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them with disastrous results. INTO THE WOODS reminds us there will be times when each of us must journey into the woods but that we must mind the future and the past. Details

3.The Fall of the House of Atreus. In only one hour, The Fall of the House of Atreus ricochets through five generations of backstabbing, child-eating, and gruesome murder. Watch as Greek tragedy’s most infamous family comes to life. And dies. And dies. And dies. Details

 

4.Bright Burning: When a group of young people break into a mansion to steal stuff to pay off a drug debt, they unexpectedly confront their own ambition and sense of futility. Full of dark comedy and wild abandon, Bright Burning dramatizes the emotional cost of economic disparity to reveal the bottomless rage that often fuels the working poor. Details

3. Littlebirds Weekend

The Littlebirds Big Band has been the premier educational program of the Edmonton Jazz Society for more than twenty-five years. They have produced many musicians who have gone on to professional performing and teaching careers. The directors will present music with the current Littlebirds Big Band and the Littlebirds Combo in a program to support the ongoing efforts of this special long-term project. Details

4. An Evening of Count Basie

Step back in time to the swinging 1930s and 40s with a tribute to the legendary Count Basie. On April 1st, Edmonton’s Swing Emporium Big Band will perform Basie’s biggest hits in Old Strathcona in a cabaret-style event. The event will appeal to both swing enthusiasts and those looking to experience something a little different. Some Count Basie favourites you will hear include “One O’clock Jump,” “April in Paris,” and “Every Day I Have the Blues.” Details

1. Ford World Men’s Curling Championship

It will be the final chance for countries to earn qualifying points to secure berths in the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, South Korea.Twelve teams, including the host team from Canada — which will be decided at the 2017 Tim Hortons Brier in St. John’s — will battle for the world title. Details

2. Edmonton Oilers

1. Edmonton Tattoo & Arts

More than 250 local and international artists will be showcasing their talent at the festival and competing to win in various categories, such as neo-traditional and best Tattoo of the Day. The show features 60,000 square feet of exhibition space, including unique retail exhibits and jaw-dropping entertainment acts. Details

2. Winter Patio Weekend

Patios are no longer just for summer! Take part in a weekend of patio festivities and enjoy basking in the sun, savouring the night time glow wrapped in a blanket, and warming up with a warm drink in the cool air. Details

3. British Themed Supper

Come and join us for our first themed supper night! You know us for our fantastic pyrohy suppers, now we are inviting you and your family to join us for a British inspired family friendly meal.
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4. Annual Antiques & Collectibles Show & Sale

Wild Rose Antique and Collectors Show and Sale
Over 250 exhibits with a variety of collectibles, antiques, and collector displays
Appraisals available $15 per item or $40 for three items.
Details

5. Ritchie Chili Cook-Off

Join us for our 5th annual chili cook off! Compete in the contest or partake in a fine evening of chili tasting- good times will be had by all! We think Ritchie Chili Tastes Better and we want to see what the rest of the city can serve up. Details.

6. Edmonton’s Best Brunch Tour

The perfect way to start a Sunday….BRUNCH! And the best part, you get to skip the line. But seriously, we will visit downtowns favourite eateries, see the sights, and meet the locals that make the area tick! We welcome the young, the old and the young at heart on this “eatventure”. Details.

7. Western Canada Fashion Week

Western Canada Fashion Week (WCFW), which was established in 2005, has developed into a nationally-recognized fashion and design event and the second-largest Fashion Week in Canada. Join us for nine nights of different programming; with runway shows, design competitions and performers, there’s something for everyone! Details.

8. Edmonton Cannabis & Hemp Expo

With the Canadian cannabis industry evolving at a rapid pace, the Lift-sponsored Cannabis & Hemp Expo aims to offer education to patients, growers, industry professionals, investors and more. The show features 30,000 square feet of exhibition space, including unique retail exhibits and a seminar theatre. Details