Events in Edmonton – Feb 26 – 28, 2016

1. Wizard of Oz

This new production of The Wizard of Oz is an enchanting adaptation of the all-time classic, totally reconceived for the stage. Developed from the ever popular MGM screenplay, this production contains the beloved songs from the Oscar-winning movie score, all the favorite characters and iconic moments, plus a few surprises along the way, including new songs by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber. Details

2. Alice Through The Looking – Glass

An exhilarating fantasy for the whole family, featuring the best of Edmonton’s local talent. Alice has fantastical adventures with a dizzying array of extraordinary characters – rival queens, Tweedledum and Tweedledee, Humpty Dumpty, the White Knight and many others.

3. The Great Human Odyssey for Kids

A specially-edited, hour-long version of the CBC The Nature of Things documentary The Great Human Odyssey – produced in Edmonton by Dr Niobe Thompson with a magical score by former Edmontonian Darren Fung – will be presented in a kid-friendly format, narrated by Niobe himself. Don’t miss this performance full of stunning visuals and the magic of orchestral music bringing images to life!

4. Slip & Slide

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.

1. Live Music

Live Music and Concerts

1. Kim Simmonds & Savoy Brown on Friday, February 26, 2016 | 7:30 PM | 7:30 PM @ Festival Place, Sherwood Park. | $38.00 – $42.00

2. Late Night Sound Tracks on Friday, February 26, 2016| 9:30 PM @ Enmax Hall, Winspear Centre | $24

3. The Hearts & The Provincial Archive on Friday, February 26, 2016| 7:30 PM @ The Arden Theatre, St Albert | $28

4. Hutchinson Andrew Trio on Friday, February 26, 2016 | 8:00 PM @ Yardbird Suite, Edmonton | $22 – $26

5. Champian Fulton and Cory Weeds on Saturday, February 27, 2016 | 8:00 PM @ Yardbird Suite, Edmonton | $24 – $28

6. Michael Kaeshammer on Saturday, February 27, 2016 | 7:30 PM @ Festival Place, Sherwood Park. | $44.00 – $48.00

7. Grace and Glory on Saturday, February 27, 2016 | 8:00 PM @ West End Christian Reformed Church, Edmonton | $15 – $20

8. Alejandra Ribera on Saturday, February 27, 2016 | 7:30 PM @ The Arden Theatre, St Albert | $32

9. Mozart & Chocolate on Sunday, February 28, 2016 | 2:00 PM @ Enmax Hall, Winspear Centre, Edmonton | $24 – $59

10. Pro Coro Canada on Sunday, February 28, 2016 | 2:30 PM @ All Saints’ Cathedral, Edmonton | $25 – $30

11. MacEwan University presents Showcase Bands on Sunday, February 28, 2016 | 7:30 PM @ John L Haar Theatre, Edmonton | $11.75 – $13.75
You may like to know more about Upcoming Festival Place Events.

2. Performing Arts & Theatre

Performing Arts & Theatre in Edmonton.

1. Broken Sound

By BWDC.

2. Footloose

Moving in from Chicago, newcomer Ren McCormack is in shock when he discovers the small Midwestern town he now calls home has made dancing and rock music illegal.

3. 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?

4. 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.

4. 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.

1. Edmonton Oilers

2. E-Ville Roller Derby

Fresh off their win against the Berzerkhers, the Slice Girls are back on the track to take on the Las Pistolitas who are looking to ruin the Slice Girls undefeated record. It’s guaranteed to be a high impact, hard-hitting bout!

1. Studio Art Sale Fundraiser

Big Lake Artists’ Studios Open House/Art Show and Sale.

2. Western Canada Multicultural Idol

An annual Dance & Singing competition between various communities in three cities Multicultural Idol is a dance and singing competition that has been happening in Calgary since 2001. The competition focuses on promoting dancing and singing arts from various parts of the world at one stage and bringing together the people of different origins creating a cultural harmony. Details

3. The Original Edmonton Witches Market

30 + vendors to browse and shop with. Readers, herbs and oils, tarot, jewlery, candles, sweets and soooo much more!! Details