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I. Family Events & Activities
1. Sliver Skate Festival
2. Fort’s Got Talent
The Sheeptown players are back producing one of the community’s favourite shows! Fort’s Got Talent gives everyone a chance to get up on stage and perform! Watch out for the auditions and earn your chance to shine on our stage!
II. Adult/ Youth Events
1. Live Music
2. Annie Lou on Friday, February 19, 2016 | 7:30 PM @Festival Place, Sherwood Park. | $20.00
3. Mendelssohn’s Scottish Symphony on February 19 & 20, 2016 | 8:00 PM @ Enmax Hall, Winspear Centre | $24.00 – $79.00
4. Ken Lavigne ‐ The Road to Carnegie Hall on Friday, February 19, 2016 | 7:30 PM @ Shell Theatre, Fort Saskatchewan | $37.50 – $39.50
5. Jack Semple on February 19 – 20, 2016 | 8:00 PM @ Yardbird Suite, 11 Tommy Banks Way, Edmonton | $22 – $26
7. Songs for Sinners & Saints on February 19 and 20, 2016 | 08:00 PM @ Maclab Theatre at The Citadel 9828 101a Ave, Edmonton | $26.25 – $36.75
8. Winter Roots Women of Folkways on Saturday, February 20, 2016 | 8:00 PM @ Parkview Community Hall, 9135 146 St, Edmonton | $20 – $30
9. Edmonton Youth Orchestra on Sunday, February 21, 2016 | 2:00 PM @ Enmax Hall, Winspear Centre, Edmonton | $15 Adults, $10 Students & Seniors
10. Gary Bartz Quartet on Sunday, February 21, 2016 | 8:00 PM @ Yardbird Suite, 11 Tommy Banks Way, Edmonton | $26 – $30
11. Edmonton Metropolitan Chorus on Monday, February 22 @ Winspear Centre
You may like to know more about Upcoming Festival Place Events.
Brad Paisley – Crushin’ It World Tour on Friday, February 19, 2016 | 07:30 PM at Rexall Place
Disturbed on Saturday, February 20, 2016 | 06:00 PM at Shaw Conference Centre, Edmonton
Matt Andersen on Sunday, February 21, 2016 | 08:00 PM at Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
Russell Thompkins JR & the New Stylistics on Friday, February 26, 2016 | 07:00 PM at Edmonton EXPO Centre
2. Performing Arts & Theatre
Performing Arts & Theatre in Edmonton.
1. Dynamic Directions
Celebrating Western Canada’s choreographic stars, this thrilling evening of contemporary and neo-classical ballet will feature the visionary work of three of Canada’s best known dance makers – Aszure Barton, Wen Wei Wang and Yukichi Hattori. Details
2. Emotion
What is love? Emotion will leave the audience asking the question, only to find the answer in their own hearts. Witness an affair between two young lovers in Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet’s famous balcony scene.
112 Street, Edmonton | $43
3. Les Ballets Jazz de Montréal
Internationally renowned dance company, Les Ballets Jazz de Montréal, is acclaimed around the world for its sexy, explosive and original works marked by dynamic physicality and honest expression.
4. Klondykes
Two women – barred from the territories for being unmarried – disguise themselves as man and wife in order to join the Klondike Gold Rush. As they debut their new identities, Hattie and Loosey discover that the roles they’re playing may involve more fact than fiction.
5. The Gay Heritage Project
Three gifted creators and performers, all formerly of Edmonton, set out to answer one question: is there such a thing as gay heritage?
6. LA VOIX HUMAINE
Poulenc’s La Voix Humaine is a telephonic chamber opera, a monologue with more emotional power than many larger-scale plays. In 1950’s Paris, we eavesdrop as a stylish and sophisticated woman makes a final phone call to the man who kept her as a mistress.
7. In the Next Room
Trunk Theatre presents the Tony and Pulitizer Prize nominated In the Next Room or the vibrator play by Sarah Ruhl (Passion Play, The Clean House) in a production directed by Amy DeFelice. 1880s New York, at the dawn of electricity, a pioneering technique is used to treat nervous disorders.
3. Northern Lights Classic
High energy, competitive Ballroom and Latin dancing in Edmonton! Details
Saturday February 20th, 2016 | 12:00 PM (noon) – 11:30 PM
Central Lions Senior Recreation Centre, 11113 – 113 Street, Edmonton, Alberta
4. WildFire Festival
The WildFire Festival is an improv festival for students from all across Alberta (and sometimes even the Territories).
February 9-27, 2016
The Citadel Theatre – Ziedler Hall, 9828 101A Ave NW, Edmonton
III. Sports & Related Events
1. Edmonton Oilers
2. Runs & Walks
Skate Races – Silver Skate Festival on February 20 – 21, 2016
Edmonton Winter Triathlon on Sunday February 21, 2016
Hypothermic 1/2 Marathon on Sunday February 21, 2016 @ Highlands Golf Club
Coldest Night of the Year on Saturday, February 20 – Walk in support of Hope Mission
IV. Exhibitions & Other Events
1. African Fashion Week Edmonton
AFWE is the most high profile Africa-focused event in Edmonton. Held annually during the Black History Month, AFWE continues to be one of the largest and most anticipated annual events celebrating Black History Month, African talent and luxury fashion in Edmonton. Details
Watercolor Workshop & Love Letters 2 Strangers – The workshop will teach adults how to use watercolors! @ Thursday, February 18, 2016 | 6:00 PM
2. Parkforum
Drawing creative entrepreneurs from all levels of experience, PARKFORUM is an educational weekend event focused on teaching attendees how to grow and sustain their businesses in the creative industry. Sessions will include art and fashion-specific topics, as well as broader topics that are valuable to any business owner in the creative industry. Details
3. 5 Artists 1 Love
5 Artists 1 Love is an annual Black History Month event that provides Edmonton residents the opportunity to celebrate the cultural mosaic within the black Community. It explores the rich history of the African diaspora through art, music, dance, and poetry.
4. Bead Market
Come and find your unique beading supplies. Bring your family and friends. Shop together, design together and beading together. Details
Edmonton
5. Witchery Market
Witchy Vendors, Crafts, Tarot Readers, Free Presentations & More!
Edmonton
6. The photography of Dean Lack
Selected works from Edmonton‐based photographer, Dean C. Lack, featuring locations in rural Alberta and around the globe, will be on display Scotia Place Lobby. The show will feature 48 photos from Alberta and around the world, with eight different works each week for six Weeks. Details
Transformational Ballet with Jake W Hastey @ Dance Code | Jan 3 – Feb 28, 2016