Events in Edmonton – Jan 30 – Feb 1, 2015

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

 

I. Family Events & Activities

1. Ice On Whyte

Its a Treasure Chest filled with Fun at Ice on Whyte. Come outside to play, slide, run, skate, eat, check out the amazing ice carvings, watch an artist at work, take a L’il Chipper class, make a craft, listen to music, dance, sing karaoke and more. You will not run out of things to do at Ice on Whyte. Details

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January 23, 2015 – February 1, 2015

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End of Steel Park, Gateway Blvd (103 Street) and Tommy Banks Way, Edmonton

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Adults : $6.00; Child ( 2 – 12 ) : $3.00

 

2. illumiNITE

Enjoy the artistic light sculptures, installations that lights up the park – By local artists and designers. Details

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Thursday, January 29 – Saturday, January 31, 2015

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Beaver Hills House Park, 10404 Jasper Avenue NW Edmonton

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Free

 

3. Green & Glow Winterfest

Part of 100th anniversary celebration U of A – We’re kicking off our yearlong celebration of our 100th anniversary with an incredible weekend of winter fun and wonder. See what happens when we bring together talented artists, wondrous exhibits, and amazing performers for a magical festival on campus. Details

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Thursday, January 29 – Saturday, January 31, 2015
Light Up the Night: Friday, January 30, 2015 | 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Snow Day: Saturday, January 31, 2015 | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

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U of A Main Campus, Edmonton

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Free; Cool Science Lecture: $10.00

 

4. Winter Shake Up! Festival

When deep winter sets in, Edmonton will show the world we know how to party outside! Downtown Edmonton will be transformed for the 1st ever Winter Shake-Up! Festival and Market. Shop local at our city’s first outdoor winter market with over 40 vendors, Roast marshmallows at fire pits, Enjoy hot chocolate, mulled wine and other warm drinks in the family friendly beverage garden, Take in stunning indoor and outdoor live entertainment and displays by local talent, Ride a snow slide
Create your own winter art, Enjoy MANY MORE incredible activities.

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Friday, January 30, 2015 | 12:00 PM – 08:00 PM

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Sir Winston Churchill Square, Edmonton

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Free

 

5. Cupid in the PARK

Dog Sled rides, skating, face painting and glitter/sparkle tattoos for children, Featured Frozen Characters – including Anna, Sven & Olaf, as well as some Valentines shopping for everyone!!

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Saturday, January 31, 2015 | 10:30 AM – 05:00 PM

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Log Cabin, 50 Spruce Avenue, Sherwood Park

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Free

 

6. 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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Sunday, February 1, 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

See Live Music in Edmonton for more details.

Marcus-Roberts TrioTotus Tuus @ St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral

Roy Assaf Trio @ Yardbird Suite

Architek Percussion @ Muttart Hall

Kyle Brenders Quartet @ Yardbird Suite

Day Tripper – The Beatles Experience @ Horizon Stage Performing Arts Centre & Shell Theatre

Marcus Roberts Trio @ Festival Place

Rosanne Cash @ Winspear Centre

Baroque Strings @ Robertson Wesley United Church

 

2. Performing Arts

Events this weekend include

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Circle Mirror Transformation @ Varscona Theatre

The Magic Flute (opera) @ Northern Jubilee Auditorium

Mary’s Veil – The Musical @ Arden Theatre

By Request (Dinner Cabaret) @ Oliveto Trattoria

Playing with Fire: The Theo Fleury Story @ Maclab Theatre

Venus in Fur @ Shoctor Theatre

Canoe Theatre Festival @ Old Strathcona

How the other Half Loves @ Kinsmen Club of St Albert

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

See Performing Arts in January article for more details.

III. Sports & Related Events

1. Edmonton Rush

vs. New England Black Wolves

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Friday, January 30, 2015 | 07:30 PM

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Rexall Place, Edmonton

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2. WWE Live

Road to WrestleMania.

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Saturday, January 31, 2015 | 07:30 PM

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Rexall Place, Edmonton

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3. Harness Racing

More details.

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Friday, January 30, 2015 | 06:30 PM
Saturday, January 31, 2015 | 01:00 PM –

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Northlands Park, Edmonton

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Free

 

4. Red Bull Crashed Ice Qualifier

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Saturday, January 31, 2015 | 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM

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Leduc Recreation Centre, 4330 Black Gold Drive, Leduc

 

5. World Sledge Hockey Challenge 2015

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Sunday, February 1, 2015 – Thursday, February 5, 2015

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Leduc Recreation Centre, 4330 Black Gold Drive, Leduc

 

6. Cookie Marathon | Family

St. Albert Nordic Ski Club’s Make & Bake Cookie Marathon: Cookie Monsters young and old are invited to this potluck cookie event with three different loops to ski! Challenge Yourself: How many laps can you ski? Past through the “Cookie Station” for each lap you ski!

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Sunday, February 01, 2015 | 2:00 PM- 3:00 PM

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Kingswood Park, 395 Sir Winston Churchill Ave

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Free members, $5.00 non members.

IV. Exhibitions & Other Events

1. Break Forth Canada 2015

Join thousands at the leading equipping and renewal conference in the nation. Powerful Inter-Generational Worship, Heart-Renewing Keynotes, Inspiring and Equipping Workshops, Break Forth Artist Competition and much, much more!

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January 30 – February 1, 2015

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Edmonton EXPO Centre

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$107.00 & up

 

2. Wildlife Photographer of the Year

WPY-RAMExperience the beauty, fragility, and array of life on our planet through the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition at the Royal Alberta Museum.

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November 28, 2014 – April 12, 2015 | 09:00 – 05:00 PM

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Royal Alberta Museum

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Regular Admission

 

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