For current weekend activities, see Things to do this Weekend in Edmonton
I. Family Events & Activities
1. Sliver Skate Festival
The 25th annual Silver Skate Festival is the longest running winter festival in Edmonton. The festival is rooted in the Dutch tradition of a love of the outdoors and the pleasure of experiencing the cultural and aesthetic beauty of winter. Details
2. Max’s Musical Misadventure
After an unsuccessful attempt to impress his friends with his musical talents, young Max and his faithful dog Presto, retreat to their hideout in the attic. Unrolling an ancient scroll, Max hears a magical spell that sends him on a musical misadventure to a vibrant South American country where the evil wizard, Adalberto, is sewing discord and disharmony. With the help of the audience and the orchestra, Max and Presto must unravel the mystery and collect the musical cues that will bring the people together in song.
3. Mary Poppins in Concert
Some of the hits from the 1964 Disney classic (from Disney’s Vevo Channel) are on the right to whet your appetite! Introduce little ones to some marvelous tunes and world-class singing in a fun, mid-day environment! The Gala goes Saturday night, with a high tea, candy shop, and bird seed sale at the reception to follow.
Sunday, February 22, 2015 | Family Matinee: 2 PM
4. Mike the Knight
Brave yourself! The cheerful yet bountiful Mike the Knight sets the stage his first ever North American theatrical production, Mike the Knight in the Great Scavenger Hunt.Set in an enchanting world filled with medieval castles, plucky trolls and flying dragons, “Mike the Knight in the Great Scavenger Hunt” unfolds through a mix of adventure, comedy, music, song and dance, and of course a little bit of magic!
5. Sip & Slide Sundays
Every Sunday in February, pack up your sleds, crazy carpets and snow saucers, hit toboggan hills with the family, and warm up those little red noses with a FREE hot drink from the City of Edmonton and Global TV Edmonton.
6. Swing ‘n’ Skate
Swing ‘n’ Skate features live swing, jazz and big band music in the City Room at Edmonton City Hall. Local hep-cats, the Sugar Swing Dance Club, will help put the boogie-woogie in your step along with local acts pumping out the jazzy beats. If you’d rather be outdoors, the music will be broadcast directly outside for the enjoyment of ice skaters on City Hall Plaza.
II. Adult/ Youth Events
1. Live Music
Jerrold Dubyk Quintet @ Yardbird Suite
Live and Let Die @ Winspear Centre
Kōrero @ West End Christian Reformed Church
Mary Poppins in Concert @ Arden Theatre
Jayme Stone’s Lomax Project @ Festival Place
Edmonton Youth Orchestra @ Winspear Centre
2. Performing Arts
Events this weekend include
Compagnie Marie Chouinard @ Timms Centre for the Arts
Drat! The Cat @ ATB Financial Arts Barns
Wildfire 2015 @ Citadel theatre
Famous Puppet Death Scenes @ Eastglen High School
Life, Death and The Blues @ Citadel Theatre
Rare Form Theatre @ Shell Theatre
Fumbling Towards Ecstasy @ Jubilee Auditorium
The 11 O’Clock Number @ Varscona Theatre,10329 83 Ave, Edmonton
See Performing Arts in February article for more details.
III. Sports & Related Events
1. Edmonton Oilers
2. Coldest Night of the Year
Walk. Fundraiser for Hope Mission.
3. HYPO 1/2
Half Marathon.
Early Bird 1/2 Run: 09:00 AM
Sleep Head1/2 Run : 10:00 AM
4. Edmonton Oil Kings
5. Western Canadian Snow Drags Championships
Straightline Snowmobile Racing Associate (SSRA) Choko Pro Racing Series.
IV. Exhibitions & Other Events
1. Hair Massacure
Now in its 13th year, the Hair Massacure promises to be a day of laughter, tears, hope and, above all, love and incredible spirit. People of all ages, many with pink hair, will be at the Ice Palace to have their heads shaved in this fundraiser, which supports the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation and the Make-A-Wish Foundation Northern Alberta.
2. Wildlife Photographer of the Year
