Events in Edmonton – Jan 22 – 24, 2016

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1. Ice on Whyte

Every day is jam packet with outdoor winter activities. Come outside to play, slide, run, skate, eat, watch artists at work, create your own ice carving in the igloo at a L’il Chipper class, make a craft, listen to music, dance, sing karaoke and more. Taste some delicious food and hot beverages in the outdoor food court, stop by the Rusty Anchor Grog Stop for grown ups and much more! Details

2. NBA All Star Kidsfest

Discover the fun and excitement of the NBA as a family. Join NBA Legends, Dancers, and Mascots in a festival atmosphere and get closer to the game with unprecedented access to the NBA.

3. The Legends Fireworks Spectacular

Celebrate the year of the Monkey at our 2016 Lunar New Year Event! Enjoy this family friendly event by taking in the new feature pyramid Lunar New Year: The Monkey Legend, watch traditional music and dance performances, try your hand at traditional games and crafts and much more. Be sure to look to the sky behind the Muttart at 6pm for a dazzling display of fireworks on Conners Hill!

4. Planes, Trains, and Automobiles

Whizz around the world with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra to discover music that’s all about movement and energy. Thunder along the countryside on the Polar Express, buzz through traffic with Lightning McQueen and the gang from Disney’s Cars and strap yourself in for high flying themes from E.T., Star Wars, and Toy Story. All aboard for this exciting adventure through the twists and turns of your favourite music!

1. Live Music

Live Music and Concerts

1. Meaghan Smith with the ESO on Friday, January 22, 2016 | 7:30PM @ Enmax Hall, Winspear Centre, Edmonton | $24 – $49

2. Kira Isabella with guest Livy Jeanne on Friday, January 22, 2016 | 7:30 PM @ Horizon Stage Performing Arts Centre, Spruce Grove and @Shell Theatre, Fort Saskatchewan on Sat. Jan. 23 2016 | 07:30 PM

3. J.P. Cormier on Friday, January 22, 2016 | 07:30 PM @ The Arden Theatre, St Albert | $34.00

4.The Royal Streets on Friday, January 22, 2016 | 8:00PM @ Saint Basil’s Cultural Centre, Edmonton | $20.00

5. Valdy on Saturday, January 23, 2016 | 8:00PM @ Parkview Community Hall, Edmonton | $20.00 – $25.00

6. The Rémi Bolduc Jazz Ensemble on Saturday, January 23, 2016 | 07:30 PM @ The Arden Theatre, St Albert | $32.00

7. Donna Brown & Jane Coop on Sunday, January 24, 2016 | 7:30PM @ Muttart Hall, Edmonton | $11.75 – $37.50

8. 50th Anniversary Music Celebrations on Sunday, January 24, 2016 | 3:00PM @ Enmax Hall, Winspear Centre, Edmonton | $10 – $20

You may like to attend Upcoming Festival Place Events.

2. Performing Arts & Theatre

Performing Arts & Theatre in Edmonton.

1. 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.

 

2. Chelsea Hotel: The Songs of Leonard Cohen

With extraordinary new arrangements, six performers play seventeen instruments in a knockout tribute to Leonard Cohen’s most transcendent songs. You will be transfixed by this eclectic cabaret of loves won and lost.

 

3. Hey Ladies

Hey Ladies! is not your average info-tainment game/variety/talk show. What is it? It’s tattoos! Homemaking tips! Booze! Prizes! And a bit of culture all in one spectacular evening.

 

4. Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?

An American theatre classic, Edward Albee’s scorching tale of an embittered marriage.

 

5. Flora and Fawna’s Field Trip

In the Fringe smash hit play, best friends Flora and Fawna (along with their pal, Fleurette) are creating a safe place for girls just like them by launching The NaturElles, a social group with a difference.

3. Canada’s Top Ten Film Festival

Canada’s Top Ten Film Festival celebrates Canadian Cinema and promotes excellence in both short and feature length films by presenting some of Canada’s most acclaimed filmmakers as well as up and coming award-winners. Come celebrate the finest films our country has to offer.

1. Edmonton Oilers

2. Edmonton Oil Kings

3. CSC Curling Funspiel

Join the Edmonton Chapter in their yearly Chapter Socail Event. Everyone will have a lot of fun, network, and great food. Hope to see you there! If you don’t have your own equipment, the club will provide. Put together a team of 4 or come on your own and we’ll match you with a team.

4. Bell NBA All-Star Challenge

Canadians will have their chance to pre-qualify for a 3-point shootout, skills challenge and dunk competition. At these qualification tournaments, competitors will earn their chance to compete at the Bell NBA All-Star Challenge, presented by AIR MILES taking place later that day.

5. Oilers Skills Competition

This family-friendly, all-ages event provides fans the opportunity to watch as their Oilers go head-to-head in competitions for fastest skater, accuracy, hardest shot, puck control relay, 3-on-3 and the always-popular king of the shootout.

1. U of A Anthropology Speakers Series

Lectures to engage the public / community in our 50th anniversary celebrations. This Thursday – John W. (Jack) Ives “The Ninth Clan”. Details

2. Huge Charity Clearance Sale

In support of and hosted by The Boys & Girls Club of Leduc and The Leduc & District Food Bank. ALL NEW Dollar Store items. Details

3. Building Dreams Benefit Concert and Silent Auction

Building Dreams is team of individuals travelling to the Dominican Republic this August to help build homes for families living in unbearable conditions. The benefit concert is hosted to help the team fundraise and to share with you what we are all about. We invite you to support local dancers and singers in an amazing show as well as being a part of the success of Building Dreams this year! Details

4. Animethon

Animethon is a Japanese Animation (“anime”) themed festival. We have expanded our focus beyond screening anime and now also include voice actor guests from North America, musical acts from North America and Japan, improvisation groups, as well as various related activities such as gaming, costume contests, and more.