Events in Edmonton – Feb 27 – Mar 1, 2015

For current weekend activities, see Things to do this Weekend in Edmonton

 
Weekend Trip Ideas

WinterPLAY at Wood Buffalo from February 27 – March 1

Winter Festival of Speed at Lac La Biche – February 28-March 1

I. Family Events & Activities

1. Video Games Live

Video Games Live is an immersive concert event featuring music from the greatest video games of all time. Video Games Live bridges a gap for entertainment by exposing new generations of music lovers and fans to the symphonic orchestral experience while also providing a completely new and unique experience for families and non- gamers.

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Saturday, February 28, 2015 | 07:30 PM

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Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, Edmonton

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$35.00 & up.

 

2. The Little Mermaid

A full scale musical production of The Little Mermaid by Missoula Children’s Theatre. Cast : Morinville Kids

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Saturday, February28, 2015 | 03:00 PM & 05:00 PM

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Morinville Community Cultural Centre, 9502-100 Avenue, Morinville

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$10

 

3. Winter Sports Celebration

Join Elk Island National Park and The Alberta Triathlon Association as we celebrate the very best of winter! Bring the family, bring your friends, bring your competitive edge and experience the thrill of winter triathlon. 5km of snowshoeing, 10km of ice skating and 12km of cross country skiing all in Elk Island National Park’s Astotin Lake area. You can try one of the activities or you can challenge yourself and try the full winter triathlon.

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Sunday March 1, 2015 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

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Astotin Lake area, Elk Island National Park

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Free with Park Admission.

 

4. 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.

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Sundays in February, 2015 | 01:00 PM – 05:00 PM

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Rundle ACT Park, 2903 – 113 Avenue, Edmonton; Jackie Parker Park, 4540 50 Street NW, Edmonton; Gallagher Park, 97 Avenue and 92 Street, Edmonton.

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Free

II. Adult/ Youth Events

1. Live Music

big-sugarSee Live Music in Edmonton for more details.

The Hutchinson Andrew Trio @ Yardbird Suite

John Wort Hannam @Horizon Stage Performing Arts Centre

Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony, The Peacemakers @ Winspear Centre

March Month of Music @ John L. Haar Theatre

Les Yeux Noirs @ Arden Theatre

Big Sugar, Guy Forsyth, Pear, The Road to Django, Lunasa, Swingle Singers @ Festival Place

 

2. Performing Arts

Events this weekend include

mothersDrat! The Cat @ ATB Financial Arts Barns

2015 Northern Lights Classic @ Central Lions Seniors Recreation Centre

Wildfire 2015 @ Citadel theatre

Life, Death and The Blues @ Citadel Theatre

The Pink Unicorn @ ATB Financial Arts Barns

Waiting for the Parade @ Kinsmen Club of St Albert

The Mothers @ Alberta Avenue Community Centre

Stage Struck! 2015 @ La Cite Francophone (L’Unitheatre)

The 11 O’Clock Number @ Varscona Theatre,10329 83 Ave, Edmonton

See Performing Arts in February article for more details.

 

3. Winter Roots Roundup Festival VI

The festival focuses on knitting together the best of folk, roots and blues music through film, workshops and live performances.​​​ Details

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February 26 – Sunday, March 1, 2015

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Garneau and University area, Edmonton

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Free / By donation – $30.00

III. Sports & Related Events

1. EWZSA Slush Cup Soccer Tournament

The Largest Indoor Youth Soccer Tournamen.

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February 26 – March 1, 2015

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Multiple Venues in & around Edmonton.

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Free

 

2. Fire on Ice

fireEdmonton Fire Fighters vs Oilers Alumni face off to raise funds and awareness for Muscular Dystrophy Canada.​​​ Details

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Friday, February 27, 2015 | 07:30 PM

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Leduc Recreation Center, 4330 Black Gold Drive, Leduc

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$10.00

 

3. 2015 Ringette AA Provincials

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February 27 – March 01, 2015

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Servus Credit Union Place – 400 Campbell Road St. Albert

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Free

 

4. Edmonton Rush

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vs. Toronto Rock – Friday, February 27, 2015 | 07:30 PM

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Rexall Place, Edmonton

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4. Edmonton Oilers

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vs. St. Louis Blues – Saturday, February 28, 2015 | 08:00 PM

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Rexall Place, Edmonton

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4. Edmonton Oil Kings

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vs. Prince Albert Raiders – Sunday, March 1, 2015 | 04:00 PM

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Rexall Place, Edmonton

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5. U14, U18 Jr. Champs Provincials

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February 26 – March 1, 2015

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Saville Community Sports Centre, 11610 65th Ave, Edmonton

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Free

IV. Exhibitions & Other Events

1. An Evening With The Legends

legendsAn Evening With The Legends fund raiser for “Wounded Warrior weekend”. Come an enjoy an evening of laughter and comedy, an evening of great music, an evening of audience interaction, An Evening With The Legends!

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Friday, February 27, 2015 | 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM

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Royal Canadian Legion Kingsway Branch No 175, 14339 50 St NW, Edmonton

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$39.95

 

2. Birch Bark Basket Making

Earn the techniques of making birch bark baskets out of felt and plastic strapping in this special workshop at the Musée Héritage Museum. Special instructor Holly Yuzicapi is known for transforming traditional pieces of art by using contemporary materials.

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Saturday, February 28, 2015 | 01:30 PM – 4:00 PM

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Musée Héritage Museum, St. Albert.

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$25 per person. Register by Feb 26.

 

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