For current weekend activities, see Things to do this Weekend in Edmonton
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.
2. The Little Mermaid
A full scale musical production of The Little Mermaid by Missoula Children’s Theatre. Cast : Morinville Kids
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.
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.
II. Adult/ Youth Events
1. Live Music
See 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
Drat! 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
III. Sports & Related Events
1. EWZSA Slush Cup Soccer Tournament
The Largest Indoor Youth Soccer Tournamen.
2. Fire on Ice
Edmonton Fire Fighters vs Oilers Alumni face off to raise funds and awareness for Muscular Dystrophy Canada. Details
3. 2015 Ringette AA Provincials
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4. Edmonton Rush
4. Edmonton Oilers
4. Edmonton Oil Kings
5. U14, U18 Jr. Champs Provincials
IV. Exhibitions & Other Events
1. An Evening With The Legends
An 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!
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.