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
2. The Peking Acrobats
A 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
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+
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!
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
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!!
7. Maple Leaf Tour Monster Jam
Bringing 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
II. Adult/ Youth Events
1. Live Music
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
8. Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
An American theatre classic, Edward Albee’s scorching tale of an embittered marriage.
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!
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.
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!
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.
2. Fat-bike Chariot Race!
Part of the Flying Canoë Festival – chariots harnessed by two fat-bikes.
8627 91st Street, Edmonton
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.
4. Special Olympics – Floor Hockey
5th Annual Special Olympics Alberta-Edmonton Floor Hockey Invitational Presented by Northlands.
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!
IV. Exhibitions & Other Events
1. 50th Anniversary Speakers Series
U of A Anthropology 50th Anniversary Speakers Series – Pamela R Willoughby “Going modern”! Details
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
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!
7 PM – Dinner Buffet followed by dessert buffet and entertainment; 9 PM – Networking & Dancing
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.
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