Events in Edmonton – April 17 – 19, 2015

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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

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.

4. Edmonton Poetry Festival

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

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.

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

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!

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.

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!