Events in Edmonton – Aug 14 – 16, 2015

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1. Kids Fringe

KidsFringe is a FREE, fun and a family-friendly mini-Fringe site organized by Fringe Theatre Adventures (FTA), providing ten days of arts-based opportunities and entertainment for children and youth, their families and caregivers.

2. Edmonton Latin Festival

Come down to this free event and fill your senses with the sights, sounds, and tastes of these amazing cultures. There is something for everyone at this all ages event with a Kids Area, performance stage, beer garden, and friendly atmosphere. Details

3. Grove Cruise

A summer event based on the automobile culture, this family themed event is organized by local car enthusiasts since 2003. Complete with a Pancake Breakfast, Drive-in, Bicycle Parade for kids, Poker Run, Show & Shine, Kid’s Area, Stereo Competition, RC Cars, and Fireworks, it’s an event you don’t want to miss!

4. Perseids Pyjama Party

A pyjama party under the stars! Wear your cozy pyjamas, bring your pillows, blankets, flashlights and lawnchairs, and sit back to enjoy one of the busiest times in the sky during the annual Perseids Meteor Shower. Spread out your blanket or your lawn chair and watch the sky without interruption from city lights. While we wait for dark to fall, there will be family fun activities.

5. Farm & Heritage Carnival

This family oriented farm-themed event is fun for children of all ages. Held at the historic Grain Elevator Museum site, you can have a tour of the Elevator, and see how it functioned. Relax and enjoy entertainment from local musicians. On the must-do list for summer fun: pony rides for the kids, see adorable mini farm animals, bounce in a giant inflated obstacle course, take aim at the western shoot-out game, get your face painted, twist with a balloon artist, win prizes by competing cow milking contest, games of skill… fresh cotton candy, and so much more!

6. The Bison Festival

Bison were nearly lost from North America! But by the early 20th century, bison purchased from Montana and brought to Elk Island National Park began to slowly re-build their numbers. Today nearly every plains bison you see in southern Canada, whether in conservation or domestic herds, had an ancestor in Elk Island National Park. We think that’s something to celebrate! Join us for our annual Bison Festival celebrating all things bison!

7. Party in the Park

8. Trail Days

9. Family Nature Nights

Join Nature Kids along with Wildlife Rehab who will teach you all about helping keep Edmonton’s backyard animals healthy! There will be activities, crafts and nature walks.

Family Nature Nights (FNN) is a project designed by Nature Alberta’s Nature Kids, The Alberta Science Network and The City of Edmonton, Community Recreation Services (CRS). Details

1. Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival

This year’s Festival will feature enchanting performers, buskers, artisans and vendors that will mesmerize the outdoor crowd while over 1,600 live indoor theatre performances will be hosted by 50 venues or more! The Edmonton Fringe Festival is North America’s largest and longest-running Fringe Festival attended by 665,750 festivalgoers in 2014 with a record-breaking 118,280 tickets sold to indoor and BYOV performances. Details

2. Spencer Murray & Pipeslinger

Mixing century old tunes with new music that pushes boundaries, Spencer Murray & Pipeslinger features some of Edmonton’s great, young musicians. Lead by Spencer Murray, who performs on flute, tin whistle and bagpipes, it’s fast, it’s loud and it’s a wild ride from start to finish! Details

3. Edmonton Rock Music Festival

Rock and Roll Festival Details

4. National Music Festival

The Festival, a competition for the top amateur musicians (57 youth ranging in age from 12 to 28 years), in the country.

5. Brit Floyd – Space & Time World Tour

Brit Floyd – The World’s Greatest Pink Floyd Show, returns in 2015 to launch its most ambitious tour to date, with a spectacular new light show, an even bigger stage production.Paying attention to every musical detail and faithfully recreating the ‘true’ live Pink Floyd concert experience, Brit Floyd bring together all the best moments from the timeless Pink Floyd back catalogue, and combining the latest state-of-the-art sound and light technology, to create a performance that is both sonically perfect and visually awesome. Details

6.We Have Your King: The Elvis Abduction Story

On the eve of the anniversary of Elvis’ death, Edmonton’s favourite teasing troupe of glittery, shimmying, tongue-in-cheek dancers are paying high-kicking homage to The King and revealing the celestial truth of the icon’s end… At their biggest show yet, the Space Ladies of Capital City Burlesque will resurrect their famous Elvis tribute show (which was named Top Ten at last year’s Fringe Festival) with special guests, Les Trois Femmes. Details

1. Edmonton Dragon Boat Festival

Dragon boat racing and cultural festival showcasing Asian arts.

2. FIBA Americas Championship for Women

10 teams will compete over 8 days, with the winner qualifying directly for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. Teams: Canada, Brazil, Argentina, Venezuela, Chile, Ecuador, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic and US Virgin Islands.

3. Canadian Derby

It’s the day when the best of the best come to battle for Western Canada’s top racing crown—an afternoon of action, entertainment and glamour. The fastest horses, the top jockeys, the biggest hats—it’s the day where the Sport of Kings gets its due and racing history is made. Details

4. Equestrian Summer Series

Bring your picnic lunch and watch English-style horse jumping and Equestrian Hunter jumping events in the grand prix ring at Whitemud Equine Learning Centre. Open to the public during this two-day event, it is a wonderful afternoon in the sun, watching outstanding human and equine athletes compete in a schooling (training) show.

5. Monster Truck Throwdown

Monster Truck Throwdown comes to Castrol Raceway this August with Racing, Freestyle and for the first time in Western Canada- Bounty Hunter attempts the legendary 360 Back Flip. Larger than life entertainment and a first class family event experience! Seven monster truck superstars descend including, Bounty Hunter, Iron Outlaw, Scarlet Bandit, and more of the finest, most fan friendly Monster Trucks around.

6. Runs & Walks

City Chase

August 15, 2015 @ Centennial Plaza, Edmonton

5th Annual Walk for SMA

August 15, 2015 | 09:00 AM @ Capilano Park

Down & Dirty

5K Obstacle Course in support of the Cross Cancer Institute on Saturday, August 15 @ Sunridge Ski Area

1. Canada’s Wild Outdoor Expo

Canada’s largest outdoor show has everything in one place for all outdoor enthusiasts—hunting, fishing, motorsports and extreme adventure as well as live music and entertainment daily.

2. Aref Qazvini by Farid Kheradmand

A narration of the life and works of Aref Qazvini, Iran’s National Poet. Aref’s works, both in music and literature, are great reflections of the sociopolitical scene of Iran in the late 19th and early 20th century. We will tell Aref’s story from the beginning to the end, as narrated by Farid Kheradmand. The show as well includes 10 pieces of Aref’s most masterfully written tasnif’s, arranged by band members Hossein Meimani & Peyman Rouhandeh.

3. Art Gallery Bus Tour

In one afternoon we will visit Harcourt House Artist Run Centre, Visual Arts Alberta – Carfac, SNAP – Society of Northern Alberta Print-Artists, Dc3 Art Projects, The Drawing Room, and Gallery@501. Take in the art at each gallery, speak with curators, and engage in material demos.