For current weekend activities, see Things to do this Weekend in Edmonton
I. Family Events & Activities
1. Deep Freeze: A Byzantine Winter Festival
The eighth annual winter festival celebrates the Russian/Ukrainian “Olde New Year”. The family event brings together Ukrainian, Franco-Albertan, Franco-African, First Nations, and Acadian/East Coast communities to experience and enjoy authentic cultural and heritage winter games and fun. Details
January 10 & 11, 2015
Fireworks: Saturday, January 10, 2015 | 6:00 PM @ Alberta Ave Park ( 9210 – 118 Ave)
Where?
118 AVE, 90 – 94 Street, Edmonton
How much?
Free
2. Swing ‘n’ Skate
Swing ‘n’ Skate features live swing, jazz and big band music in the City Room at Edmonton City Hall. Local hep-cats, the Sugar Swing Dance Club, will help put the boogie-woogie in your step along with local acts pumping out the jazzy beats. If you’d rather be outdoors, the music will be broadcast directly outside for the enjoyment of ice skaters on City Hall Plaza.
When?
Sundays, until February 22, 2015 | 01:00 PM – 04:00 PM
January 11: Bullies of Basin St.
Where?
Edmonton City Hall & Plaza
How much?
Free
II. Adult/ Youth Events
1. Live Music
See Live Music in Edmonton for more details.
Brahms’ Second Symphony on Saturday, January 10, 2015 | 8:00 PM @ Enmax Hall, Winspear Centre, Edmonton
Vespers on Sunday, January 11, 2015 | 7:30 PM @ All Saints’ Anglican Cathedral, 10035 103 Street, Edmonton
Major Concert in January: Bryan Adams on Jan 17, 2015
2. Performing Arts
Events this weekend include
Shout! The Mod Musical @ C103, 8529 Gateway Boulevard, Edmonton
Brian Regan @ Enmax Hall, Winspear Centre, Edmonton
The 11 O’Clock Number @ Varscona Theatre,10329 83 Ave, Edmonton
Maestro @ The Citadel Theatre – Ziedler Hall, 9828 101A Ave NW , Edmonton
See Performing Arts in January article for more details.
III. Sports & Related Events
1. Saville 4.0, 5.0 and Open
Tennis.
When?
January 8 – 11, 2015
Where?
Saville Sports Centre, 11610 65 Ave, Edmonton
2. Edmonton Oilers
When?
vs. Chicago Blackhawks – Friday, January 9, 2015 | 07:30 PM
vs. Florida Panthers – Sunday, January 11, 2015 | 05:00 PM
Where?
Rexall Place Edmonton
Wild Thing Tournament (Ringette) at Leduc Recreation Centre- Jan 9 – 11, 2015 – Details
3. Edmonton Rush
When?
vs. Minnesota Swarm – Saturday, January 10, 2015 | 07:00 PM
Where?
Rexall Place Edmonton
4. Pump Up The Jam 2015!
Skiing & Snow boarding competition.
When?
Sunday, January 11, 2015 | 12:00 PM
Where?
Snow Valley, 119 St off Whitemud Fwy.
How much?
$20.00 to register
IV. Exhibitions & Other Events
1. Wildlife Photographer of the Year
Experience the beauty, fragility, and array of life on our planet through the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition at the Royal Alberta Museum.
When?
November 28, 2014 – April 12, 2015 | 09:00 – 05:00 PM
Where?
Royal Alberta Museum
How much?
Regular Admission