Events in Edmonton – Feb 5 – 7, 2016

Current Weekend – Things to Do this Weekend in Edmonton

 

I. Family Events & Activities

1. Flying Canoë Volant

Inspired by the legend of The Flying Canoe and French Canadian, First Nations and Métis traditions, this event celebrates our beautiful Mill Creek Ravine and the newly-established French Quarter. Enjoy this evening with live music, hot chocolate, theatre and children’s activities. Come celebrate your inner voyageur with light, music, legends and dance! Details

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Friday, February 5 – Saturday, February 6, 2016 | 6:00 PM – 12:00 PM

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La Cité Francophone, 8627 91 Street
Mill Creek Ravine Park, Edmonton

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Free

 

2. The Peking Acrobats

Peking AcrobatsA performance by The Peking Acrobats, brings with it the opportunity to experience the epitome of a rich and ancient folk art tradition with the addition of the pageantry and spectacle of a modern Chinese Theatrical Circus. To far-reaching corners of the globe as Australia, Europe, throughout the Americas, Israel, Africa, and numerous Asian countries, The Peking Acrobats have been cultural ambassadors and brought splendid artistry to the stage. It’s an experience that is nothing short of breathtaking to watch. Details

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Thursday, February 4, 2016 | 4:00 PM & 07:00 PM

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Festival Place, 100 Festival Way, Sherwood Park.

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Adult: $34.00 / Child: $28.00

 

3. Snowshoe Through Time

Snowshoe by moonlight in Edmonton’s amazing River Valley at Fort Edmonton Park. Our historical interpreter will guide you through an experience the voyageurs have taken in centuries past. Explore our 1846 Fort and discover what life was like for our early settlers in the winters of Western Canada. Finish the evening around the fire with hot apple cider. Dress warmly. 7+

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February 5th 2016 | 6:00 PM -8:00 PM

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Fort Edmonton Park

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$12.00

 

4. Family Nature Nights

This special Winter Edition of Family Nature Nights will be all different ways that animals adapt to the winter. Some stay, some leave, but all have special ways to cope. Come and join us at the free event and hear from experts about fur, camouflage, hibernation and migration!

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Saturday, February 6, 2016 | 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

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Alfred H. Savage Centre – 13204 Fox Drive Northwest Edmonton

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Free, register

 

5. Spectacular Chinese New Year

Join us in celebrating the Year of the Monkey for live Lion Dance performance along with an outstanding list of activities which include: Martial Arts & Dance Performances, Chopstick games, Face Painting, Crafts, Traditional & Carnival Games! Details

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Saturday, February 6, 2016 | 11:00 AM-4:00 PM

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Bonnie Doon Centre 8330 82nd Ave and 8rd street, Edmonton

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Free admission

 

6. Tet Vietnamese New Year

Come and join the lunar new festival. Lots of free activities for children, cultural performances, balloon artists are much more!!

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Saturday, February 6, 2016 | 11:00 AM-4:00 PM

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Enjoy Centre, St Albert

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Free admission

 

7. Maple Leaf Tour Monster Jam

Maple Leaf Monster JamBringing together the world’s most popular Monster Jam trucks and bold drivers from across the continent, this year’s show features some of the most recognizable drivers and monsters on wheels. Details

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February 6 & 7, 2016

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Rexall Place, 7424 118 Ave, Edmonton

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$15 – $90+ charges

II. Adult/ Youth Events

1. Live Music

Live Music and Concerts

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1.Coig on Friday, February 5, 2016 | 7:30 PM@ Festival Place, Sherwood Park. | $30.00 – 34.00

2. Jeff Lang on Friday, February 5, 2016 | 7:30 PM @Festival Place, Sherwood Park. | $20.00

3. The Barra MacNeils on February 5 & 6, 2016 | 8:00 PM @ Enmax Hall, Winspear Centre | $24 – $93

4. Craig Brenan’s Autonomic Robots on Friday, February 5, 2016 | 8:00 PM @ Yardbird Suite, Edmonton | $20 – $24

5. Cécile Doo-Kingué Trio on Friday, February 5, 2016 | 8:00 PM @ Saint Basil’s Cultural Centre, Edmonton | $20

6. Tariq Harb on Saturday, February 6, 2016 | 08:00 PM @ Muttart Hall, Alberta College, Edmonton | $20 – $25

7. All Neil All Night on Saturday, February 6, 2016 | 7:30 PM @ Festival Place, 100 Festival Way, Sherwood Park | $32.00 – 36.00

8. Moon vs. Sun on Saturday, February 6, 2016 | 7:30 PM @ Shell Theatre, Fort Saskatchewan | $59 – $64

9. The André Wickenheiser Quintet on Saturday, February 6, 2016 | 8:00 PM @ Yardbird Suite, Edmonton | $20 – $24

10. Catherine MacLellan / Chris Trapper on Saturday, February 6, 2016 | 8:00 PM @ Parkview Community Hall, Edmonton | $20 – $30
11. Once Upon a Trio in the West on Sunday, February 7, 2016 | 3:00 PM @ Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Edmonton | $16.75 – $22.00

You may like to know more about Upcoming Festival Place Events.

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Corb Lund on Saturday, February 6, 2016 at Northern Jubilee Auditorium.

Brad Paisley – Crushin’ It World Tour on Friday, February 19, 2016 | 07:30 PM at Rexall Place

2. Performing Arts & Theatre

Performing Arts & Theatre in Edmonton.

bravo shadow theatre1. Bravo

A Japanese fisherman caught in the fall out of an American nuclear detonation. Weaving back and forth between 1954 and the present day, Bravo is a captivating drama that compassionately explores decisions that changed the world and their all too human consequences.
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January 20 – February 7 , 2016 @ Varscona Backstage Theatre, Edmonton | $15.00 – $27.00

 

2. Carmen

By Edmonton Opera- Mezzo-soprano Géraldine Chauvet has transfixed audiences worldwide with her portrayal of the fiery temptress, including at the Verona Arena under the baton of Plácido Domingo.
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January 30 – February 4, 2016 @ Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium 11455 87 Ave. NW, Edmonton | $40 & up.

 

3. Curtains

It’s the bright and promising year of 1959 and Boston’s Colonial Theatre is hosting the opening night of a new musical. When the leading lady dies suddenly on stage, the entire cast & crew become suspects. Enter a local detective, who just happens to be a musical theatre fan, who must solve the mystery and save the show.
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February 3 – 13, 2016 @ John L. Haar Theatre, Edmonton | $15 to $20

 

4. Klondykes

Two women – barred from the territories for being unmarried – disguise themselves as man and wife in order to join the Klondike Gold Rush. As they debut their new identities, Hattie and Loosey discover that the roles they’re playing may involve more fact than fiction.

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February 4 – 21, 2016 @ The Roxy on Gateway | $26 to $30

 

5. Boeing Boeing

Bernard is one lucky 60s bachelor. He is engaged to three beautiful air hostesses who will never meet thanks to his relationship bible – the airline timetable.

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February 3 to 13, 2016 @ Walterdale Playhouse, Edmonton | $12 – $20

 

6. Almost, Maine

On a cold, clear, moonless night in the middle of winter, all is not quite what it seems in the remote, mythical town of Almost, Maine.

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February 5-7, 12-13, 2016 @ Maclab Centre for the Performing Arts, Leduc | $16 – $18

 

7. The Irrelevant Show

Every week, the hilarious cast of The Irrelevant Show brings you a buffet of award-winning comedy sketches and songs, recorded before a live audience.
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Friday, February 05, 2016 | 07:30 PM @ The Arden Theatre, St Albert | $30

 

8. Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?

An American theatre classic, Edward Albee’s scorching tale of an embittered marriage.
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January 23 – February 13, 2016 @ Shoctor Theatre, Edmonton | $30 & up

 

3. Rubaboo Arts Festival

Rubaboo is a multi‐disciplinary two week festival committed to redressing the erasure of culture and moving us in understanding and inclusion. Rubaboo showcases Aboriginal plays, music, dance, art, food, family events, artist workshops – and is the only festival of its kind in Alberta!

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January 27 – February 6 , 2016

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Multiple Venues, Edmonton

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Free & ticketed events.

 

4. New Works Play Festival

The New Works Festival is an exciting theatrical event that allows budding playwrights at the University of Alberta to connect and develop their work with directors, dramaturges, designers, and actors. New Works embodies the spirit of theatre itself, with young artists coming together to further develop their creative prowess.

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February 2 – 7 , 2016

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Timms Centre for the Arts, Edmonton

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Varies

 

5. Chinook Series

Three companies, three festivals, one series. Workshop West Playwrights’ Theatre Canoe, Azimuth Theatre‘s Expanse and Fringe Theatre Adventures’ Edmonton Fringe come together to present you with the hottest two weeks of live performance you’ll experience this winter: the CHINOOK SERIES. Dynamic, daring and dangerous acts from across the street to across the country. Be part of the new wind that’s blowing into town. Join us, and get Chinook-ed!

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January 27 – February 7, 2016.

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ATB Financial Arts Barns, 10330 84 Avenue, Edmonton

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Varies – Multiple events.

III. Sports & Related Events

1. Flying Canoe Race

Inaugural Flying Canoe Race – go down the ski hill in a canoe – part of Flying Canoë Volant.

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February 3 (& 4), 2016

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Edmonton Ski Club

 

2. Fat-bike Chariot Race!

Part of the Flying Canoë Festival – chariots harnessed by two fat-bikes.

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February 6th, 2016 | 7:00 PM

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Cite Francophone
8627 91st Street, Edmonton

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Spectator – Free

 

3. Brite Lite Winter Nite Bike Ride

In the spirit of a great winter city the Edmonton Bicycle Commuters Society has put together the Brite Lite Winter Nite Bike Ride which takes participants through the river valley and along Mill Creek to the Flying Canoë Volant and Winterus Maximus fat bike Chariot Race.

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February 6th, 2016 | 6:00 PM

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Victoria Park Pavilion, Edmonton

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Free

 

4. Special Olympics – Floor Hockey

5th Annual Special Olympics Alberta-Edmonton Floor Hockey Invitational Presented by Northlands.

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February 6th, 2016 | 8:00 AM – 07:00 PM

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Edmonton EXPO Centre – Hall C

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Free

 

5. Pond Hockey Championships

By St. Albert Chapter of the Canadian Progress Club. Join us for this all day 3 on 3 Pond Hockey Tournament that is full of excitement for everyone. There will also be beer gardens open to the public, Dairy Queen and hay rides for the kids!

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Saturday, February 06, 2016 | 09:00 AM – 08:00 PM

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Lacombe Lake Park, 135 Larose Drive, St Albert

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Spectators free

IV. Exhibitions & Other Events

1. 50th Anniversary Speakers Series

U of A Anthropology 50th Anniversary Speakers Series – Pamela R Willoughby “Going modern”! Details

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Wednesday,February 3, 2016 | 07:00 PM

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Telus Centre, U of A Campus, 111 Street and 87 Avenue, Edmonton

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Free

 

2. A Nite to Remember

“A Nite to Remember” is two hours of laughter and fun with comedians Leland Klassen and James MacNeil. Plus, watch four couples battle it out on Date Night Feud. Details

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Saturday, February 6, 2016 | 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

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Evangel Pentecostal Assembly; 4461 50 Street, Edmonton

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$20 per couple or $15 single ticket

Charity Clearance Sale – hosted by The Boys & Girls Club of Leduc and The Leduc & District Food Bank. – February 4 & 5, 2016 |12:00 – 9:00 PM; February 6, 2016 |12:00 – 6:00 PM @ Leduc

3. Chinese New Year Celebration

Mixer: This exciting night filled with food and entertainment sponsored by the Edmonton Chinese Young Leaders Council includes a delicious dinner buffet, dessert buffet, special entertainment, and dancing.

Gala: Join us for a special evening filled with great food and amazing entertainment. Together we’ll celebrate the beginning of the New Year with special entertainment and a live band! Ticket includes a delicious nine-course meal and complimentary parking.

Market: Stock up for the good fortune you have in store at this special marketplace held for one day only in the Edmonton EXPO Centre. It’s a complimentary event including parking, family entertainment and workshops for everyone looking for ways to begin the New Year!

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Friday, February 5, 2016 | 5:30 PM. – Reception; 6:30 PM – Program
7 PM – Dinner Buffet followed by dessert buffet and entertainment; 9 PM – Networking & Dancing
Gala: Saturday, February 6, 2016 | 05:00 PM
Market Place: Saturday, February 6, 2016 | 01:00 PM – 06:00 PM

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Northlands Playbook Lounge / Expo Centre

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$30.00 (mixer) /$100 (gala)
Market – Free

 

4. 5 Artists 1 Love

5 Artists 1 Love is an annual Black History Month event that provides Edmonton residents the opportunity to celebrate the cultural mosaic within the black Community. It explores the rich history of the African diaspora through art, music, dance, and poetry.

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Various dates in February

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Various venues.

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Free & ticketed events

 

5. The photography of Dean Lack

Selected works from Edmonton‐based photographer, Dean C. Lack, featuring locations in rural Alberta and around the globe, will be on display Scotia Place Lobby. The show will feature 48 photos from Alberta and around the world, with eight different works each week for six Weeks. Details

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January 15 – ­ February 25, 2016

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Scotia Place Lobby, 10060 ­ Jasper Avenue, Edmonton

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Free

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