Edmonton 
For current weekend activities, see Things to do this Weekend in Edmonton
I. Family Events & Activities
1. Raffi
Raffi is a singer, writer, producer, author, lecturer, and tireless advocate for children. He is best known for his work as a children’s entertainer whose string of gold and platinum-selling recordings in North America includes his classic song, “Baby Beluga”. A Raffi concert is best suited for children old enough to talk, sing or clap along.
2. Tiaras & Bowties
A family fun gala supporting the Association for Safe Alternatives in Childbirth (ASAC). Includes a dinner, dance, silent auction, entertainment, and tonnes for the kids to do!! Details
Children (2 – 15) – $20
II. Adult/ Youth Events
1. Live Music
See Live Music in Edmonton for more details.
Adrenalize – Def Leppard Tribute @Dockside Pub
Guy Davis @ Festival Place
The Sherwood Park Music Festival @ Festival Place
Edmonton Kiwanis Music Festival @ Various Venues
St. Albert Rotary Music Festival @ St Albert
Anton Baranov @ Alberta College
Mimi Chu In Concert @ Enmax Hall
The Man in Black @ Fort Edmonton Park
The Cookers Quintet, Lorna MacLachlan @ Yardbird Suite
Bella Voce Concert @ Concordia Lutheran Seminary Chapel
Brother Sun @ Queen Alexandra Community Hall
Haydn and Company @ Robertson–Wesley United Church
Echoes @ St. Andrew’s United Church
Mastodon & Clutch – The Missing Link Tour @ Edmonton Expo Centre
2. Performing Arts
See Performing Arts in March article for more details.
Events this weekend include
Cursed By A Woman @ Campus Saint-Jean, U of A
Lucia di Lammermoor @ Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
When Looks Can Kill @ Timms Centre for the Arts
Tommy Tiernan @ Enmax Hall, Winspear Centre
Armstrong’s War @ Varscona Backstage Theatre
Marathon @ PCL Studio Theatre
Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? @ Walterdale Theatre
Kiss of the Spider Woman @ La Cite Francophone (L’Unitheatre)
Category E @ Varscona Theatre
The 11 O’Clock Number @ Varscona Theatre
3. Dare to Dream dance Festival
The Dare to Dream Dance Festival is an exciting dance festival which allows dancers of all levels to showcase their talent.
Thursday – Saturday | 10:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Sunday | 10:00 AM– 7:30 PM
4. Edmonton Poetry Festival
III. Sports & Related Events
1. Edmonton Rush
2. FC Edmonton
3. Runs & Walks
Third Annual Homeless Dreams Awareness
5K Run/Walk on Sunday April 19, 2015 | 10:00 A.M @ Goldbar Park, 10955 50 street, Edmonton
Strathcona County Victim Services
5K Run/Walk on Sunday April 19, 2015 | 10:00 A.M. @ Broadmoor Lake Park 2015 Oak Street, Sherwood Park
St Albert Road Race
5K / 10 K Run & 10 Miler on Sunday April 19, 2015 | 10:00 A.M. @ 3 Tache St, St Albert
IV. Exhibitions & Other Events
1. Orchid Fair 2015
Celebrating the hobby of orchid growing for nearly 40 years, Orchid Fair has become the largest of its kind in Canada. With over 15,000 square-feet of space Orchid Fair has something for every enthusiast from beginner plants to the rare and exotic.
Saturday, April 18, 2015 | 10:00 AM – 06:00 PM
Sunday, April 19, 2015 | 10:00 AM – 05:00 PM
Free Admission for Children under 12
2. 4th Annual Culinary Arts Cook-off
The 4th Annual Culinary Arts Cook-off in support of Mount Royal School – with a noodle theme! This is a wonderful community event where local Chefs enter their creations to win 3 awards: Judges Choice, Kids Choice and People Choice. Cook Off.
3. Avenue of Hope Gala
Join us for the Avenue of Hope Gala fundraiser in support of Lurana Shelter Society! Walk the red carpet, enjoy a fabulous dinner and shop the “something for everyone” live and silent auctions. Featuring one of Canada’s finest saxophonists, Dave Babcock and his Jump Trio! Details
Scion Wood Exchange @ Devonian Botanic Gardens Saturday April 18, 2015 | 10:00 AM -3:00 PM –
4. St. Albert Lifestyle Expo & Sale
Our Expo showcases nearly 200 exhibitors, and the products and services they have to offer are exceptional. This 3 day event is held at Servus Place and promises to be an entertaining family event, one not to be missed! With so many kid-friendly events such as our KidZone, Petting Zoo, and other family activities; all attending will leave happy!
Saturday, April 18, 2015 | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday, April 19, 2015 | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Kids 12 and under FREE
5. Spring Edmonton Woman’s Show
6. Antique Collectors Show & Sale
Located centrally between Vancouver and Winnipeg, the show attracts sellers and buyers from across the Prairies, as well as British Columbia, the north-western US, and even eastern Canada. Presented by the Wild Rose Antique Collectors Society.
Children (12 & under) enter free.
7. Brian Webb Dance Company Art Auction
This fabulous fundraising event features some of North America’s hottest visual artists and is a fantastic opportunity for art lovers to add to their collections. Featured artists include Scott Cumberland, Dana Holst, Tadeusz Warszynski, Barbara Hartmann and Graham Peacock. Details
8. Spring #ShopNhop
YEGTweetup and Metamorphosis Skin Care Clinic will be hosting a trade show. Just in time for Mother’s Day get out & support local businesses while finding your loved ones awesome gifts & treats!