Edmonton 
Events in Edmonton: Feb 24 – 26, 2017
I. Family Events & Activities
1. Mini Pop Kids
First launched in the 1980’s, the original Mini Pop’s featured talented children (between the ages of 9-15) singing pop hits of the day. The group sold millions of albums in Australia, Canada, France, the UK and the USA. Now that the original Mini Pop’s fans have grown up and have children of their own, a new generation of Mini Pops’ has been relaunched. Since re-launching, the Mini Pop Kids have released 11 albums and have continuously reached the number one spot on the kids chart on iTunes Canada. Details
2. Canada’s Ballet Jorgen: Swan Lake
Celebrating their 30th anniversary in 2017, Ballet Jörgen continues to showcase the extraordinary beauty of traditional ballet in its purest form. Propelled to the forefront of the North American dance scene through the national and international acclaim of over 117 works, they make their Arden debut with a stunning, dramatic, and timeless rendition of Swan Lake. Details
3. The Snow Ball
Enjoy the elegance of Ballroom Dance at the Prince of Wales Armouries Heritage Centre. Live music by “The Romantics”. Light refreshments will be served at intermission. Details
4. West End Winter Festival
Winter Festival featuring kick sledding, snowshoeing, skating, carnival games, bannock making and food. Details
5. Bubble Guppies Live! Ready to Rock
Put on your water-wings and jump into a swimsational adventure! The Bubble Guppies are getting ready to rock n’ roll with some totally fin-tastic tunes, but when a special band member goes missing, the show can’t go on! With a little help from Mr. Grouper and giggly little fish, Molly, Gil, and the whole gang embark on an adventure as they search every corner of their underwater world for their missing friend! Details
11455 87 Ave NW, Edmonton
6. Swing ‘n Skate
Swing ‘n’ Skate will feature live swing, jazz and big band music in the City Room at City Hall. This season’s acts, including Trocadero Orchestra, Dave Babcock and his Jump Orchestra, and the Gateway Big Band, are sure to get you jiving – with the friendly help of the Sugar Swing Dance Club! If you’d rather be outdoors, the music will be broadcast directly outside for the enjoyment of ice skaters on City Hall Plaza. Free skate rentals will be available on a first come, first serve basis. Details
II. Adult/ Youth Events
1. Live Music
For more details, see Live Music & concerts in Edmonton
1. Front Porch Roots Revue: Details
2. Colleen Rae Details
3.Ellen Doty
4. Slocan Ramblers
5. Matthew Good Details
6. The Klezmatics Details
7. “Pathétique” Symphony
8. Way North
9. In Motion
10. Yardbird Suite Jazz Orchestra
11. The Edmonton Recital Society
12. Edmonton Winds presents Solos & Symphonies ft. Edmonton’s Own Alvin Lowrey and Dorothy Speers Details
10045 155 St NW, Edmonton | $15 – $20
13. Canadian Connections IV
2. Live Theatre
Performing Arts and Theatre in Edmonton
1. Ah, Romance!: Plain Jane Theatre presents Ah, Romance! A Revue of Song, Dance, and Other Passionate Musings. An amazing company of artists bring a fresh new twist to some of musical theatre’s most romantic moments. It’s delightful new revue of song, dance and other passionate musings that guarantees to warm up the hearts of Edmonton. Details
2. Life by BalletBoyz: Presented by Alberta Ballet.Delve into a provocative world of dance as BalletBoyz, one of the hottest dance companies in the world, presents the Canadian premier of Life. This all-male company performs the breathtaking new works of internationally acclaimed choreographers Javier de Frutos and Pontus Lidberg. Details
3. Saizons: Led by the artistic direction of Isabelle Laurin, recognized for her exceptional choreographic work hovering between traditional and contemporary dance, the production will amaze audiences of every age by transporting them in the cycle of the seasons. And whom says seasons says cycles of life. Details
February 24 – 25 , 2017 @ Arts in the Barns, Edmonton | $25
4. Reflections: By Citie Ballet. Choreography: Yukichi Hattori and Kiera Keglowitsch Details
February 24 – 26, 2017 @ Timms Centre for the Arts, 87 Ave and 112 Street, Edmonton | $20 – $40
5. Bust: Three months after the Fort McMurray Fire, a controversial call at a Peewee hockey game propels two couples into dangerous territory. A heartfelt dark comedy about two families, whose lives are intrinsically tied to Alberta’s boom and bust economy.
February 9 to 26, 2017 @ The Roxy on Gateway, 8529 Gateway Blvd, Edmonton | $28.50 – $32.50
6. HMS Pinafore: Come aboard the HMS Pinafore, a sassy ship of particular character in Her Majesty’s Navy, where an inept Admiral who has never been upon the ocean, sets sail “Over the bright blue sea”. Led by the beloved Captain Corcoran, the proud sailors service the ship, and one, the handsome Ralph, dreams of love. He’s enamoured with the beautiful Josephine, the captain’s daughter, who is, of course, betrothed to the hapless Admiral, but pines for the humble seaman. However its Gilbert and Sullivan, and it wouldn’t continue without a twist, another twist and a topsy turvy climax, where it all ends with “joy and rapture unforeseen”. Details
February 22 to 26, 2017 @ The Capitol Theatre at Fort Edmonton Park, 7000 143 Street, Edmonton | $15 – $26
3. WildFire Festival
The WildFire Festival is an improv festival for students from all across Alberta (and sometimes even the Territories). The 16-day festival is created by the marriage of three improv tournaments: The Canadian Improv Games, Rapid Fire Theatre’s own TheatreSports tournament: the Nosebowl and the WildFire Junior. Details
III. Sports & Related Events
U of A – Golden Bears & Pandas – Schedule
Coldest Night of the Year
Join Hope Mission and thousands of Canadians as we walk 2, 5 or 10km in our respective cities on February 25, 2017, in order to generate awareness of what its like to be homeless in the dead of winter. Details
Hope Mission Center, 9908 106 Ave, Edmonton
IV. Exhibitions, Festivals & Other Events
1. African Fashion Week
Saturday, February 25, 2017 | 06:00 PM – 10:00 PM
10235 101 Street, Edmonton
2. Vinok Worldance Mardi Gras
Edmonton’s Favorite Mardi Gras is a fun-filled evening, allowing revelers to let loose and wander down “Bourbon Street”, where “vendors” will be set up with a variety of drinks, food, music, and shopping. Enjoy the delectable Louisiana offerings that include gumbo, jambalaya, oysters, hearty Po’ boy sandwiches, sweet beignets and of course, seafood. We welcome back many talented guest artists who augment Vinok’s band for full southern N’Orleans and Trad Jazz Music. As always Vinok’s dancers are a highlight and will return with improvisational “Street Dancing” and the diverse influences of New Orleans, including Cajun, African and Spanish Cultures. Details
Northlands Job Fair – February 25, 2017 from 12pm-3pm at the Northlands Coliseum northeast entrance
3. Canadiana-Rama
Celebrate all things Canuck in support of St Albert art gallery! Let’s raise loonies, toonies, Kings and Queens to keep the Gallery exhibitions and programs alive and thriving! Tickets include entry to the event, Canadian-themed food, cash bar, mail-art bar and live music! Details
4. Edmonton Bike and Multisport Show
The Edmonton Bike and Multisport Show is a celebration of all things Bike and endurance sports! If you’re looking for your next bike or some gear, your next event or to see some awesome speakers, this Show offers something for everyone in the family! Details
5. Other Events
1. AWE Learning Day – Building a Resilient Business: Alberta Women Entrepreneurs are inviting all female business leaders to attend Learning Day: Growing a Resilient Business, an event to support women entrepreneurs through skills training and community networking. Hear from industry experts, learn best practices to grow your business, and expand your business tool kit through various workshops. Details
2. Curling in Alberta: Curling has long been a beloved Canadian winter pastime. Explore how the innovations of Albertans Ole and Herb Olson revolutionized curling in the 20th century. Details
3. Opera 101 Edmonton Opera’s Elektra: Dark, dramatic, and groundbreaking — when Elektra premiered in 1909, the New York Times described the opening night audience as “numbed, stunned, and hynotized” before they “burst into a spontaneous roar of cheers and applause.” What made this Strauss opera an instant classic? Find out at our Opera 101 discussion hosted by musicologist Stephan Bonfield! Details
4. Kuc Paint Series: Kyiv Dancers: As part of our celebration of 125 years of Ukrainian art and artists, ACUA is around to present the Kuc Paint Series, bringing counted thread designs to canvas. In this workshop you will recreate the classic counted thread designs of Chester and Luba Kuc in a painting to take home with you. The Kyiv Dancers shows the traditional and classic Ukrainian dance costume. Details
9534 87 Street, Edmonton | $40 – $45
5. Sugar Swing Ballroom: Open House: Sugar Swing Ballroom is building a brand new home for jazz, dancing, and music in Edmonton. We want you to come see it at our open house! This is a fun, low-pressure, and free way to check out swing dance as well as Edmonton’s newest event rental space. Details