Events in Edmonton – March 4 – 6, 2016

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1. Harlem Globetrotters

With incredible ball handling wizardry, amazing rim-rattling dunks and trick shots, side-splitting comedy and unequaled on-court fan interaction, this must-see event is guaranteed to entertain the whole family creating memories that will last a lifetime. Details

2. Alice Through The Looking – Glass

An exhilarating fantasy for the whole family, featuring the best of Edmonton’s local talent. Alice has fantastical adventures with a dizzying array of extraordinary characters – rival queens, Tweedledum and Tweedledee, Humpty Dumpty, the White Knight and many others.

3. Anne of Green Gables: The Musical

A young orphan finally gets a chance for a real family, but first she will have to let go of her fantasy life. Join Cantilon Choirs as they present this Canadian classic, with music and story based on Lucy Maud Montgomery’s 1908 novel. Tap and hum along to the wonderful music that tells the story of a young red-headed orphan who finally gets a chance for a real family! Enjoy the ups and downs of Anne’s eventful and ever-dramatic move to Prince Edward Island.

4. Sugar Shack

Sugar Shack Breakfast Buffet and Sugar Shack Activities in the Homesteader’s Cabin.

1. Live Music

Live Music and Concerts

1. The Glenn Miller Orchestra on Sunday March 6, 2016 | 02:00 PM @ The Winspear Centre, Edmonton | $57.65 – $70.25 + charges

2.Late Night Trumpet on Friday, March 4, 2016 | 9:30 PM @ Enmax Hall, Winspear Centre, Edmonton | $24.00

3. The Tommy Bank Group on Friday, March 4, 2016 | 8:00 PM @ Yardbird Suite, Edmonton | $22 – $26

4. Möller-Fraticelli Guitar Duo on Friday, March 4, 2016 | 8:00 PM @ Alberta College, Edmonton | $25.00

5. The Bills on Friday, March 4, 2016 | 8:00 PM @ Saint Basil’s Cultural Centre, Edmonton | $20.00

6. Bernstein & Ellington on Saturday, March 5, 2016 | 8:00 PM @ Enmax Hall, Winspear Centre, | $24 – $79 + charges

7. Michael Blake Quartet on Saturday, March 5, 2016 | 8:00 PM @ Yardbird Suite, Edmonton | $24 – $28

8. Tim Williams / Ken Whiteley & the Beulah Band on Saturday, March 5, 2016 | 8:00 PM @ Parkview Community Hall, Edmonton @ $20 advance, $25 door

9. The Beat Goes On on Saturday, March 5, 2016 | 7:00 PM & Sunday, March 6, 2016 | 02:00 PM @ Timms Centre for the Arts, Edmonton | $22

10. Contemporary Combo Concert on Saturday March 5, 2016 | 7:30 PM @ John L Haar Theatre, Edmonton | $9.00 – $11.75

11. Symphony Paradiso on Sunday, March 6, 2016 | 2:00 PM @ Festival Place, 100 Festival Way, Sherwood Park. | $34.00 – $38.00
You may like to know more about Upcoming Festival Place Events.

2. Performing Arts & Theatre

Performing Arts & Theatre in Edmonton

1. This is War by Hannah Moscovitch

THIS IS WAR centers around four Canadian soldiers returning from fighting in Afghanistan. Through characters’ interviews and memories, it takes a deep look at the psychological toll that warfare inflicts upon those on the front lines.

 

2. Dancing in the Streets

Join the best celebration of Motown’s Greatest Hits with the spectacular, critically acclaimed DANCING IN THE STREETS. The hit show direct from London’s West End is making its North American debut in 2016 and it’s the show.

 

3. Footloose

Moving in from Chicago, newcomer Ren McCormack is in shock when he discovers the small Midwestern town he now calls home has made dancing and rock music illegal.

 

4. Hot Mess

Polo and Twitch are twins born with one heart between them. One can’t love, and the other can do nothing but. It’s the eve of their 25th birthday and they’re preparing to celebrate with old friends and new bedfellows.

 

5. The Other

A Canadian raised in India, Sharon returned to small town Alberta as a teenager and has never felt like she belonged anywhere. This feeling of alienation has only been compounded by the fact that Sharon has never been in a ‘normal’ relationship.

 

6. Wish You Were Here

Travel! The idea stimulates, inspires and terrifies us all at the same time. Sterling Award winning musical theatre company Plain Jane Theatre brings a new musical revue with songs by Noel Coward, one of theatre’s most witty and provocative writers who discovered wanderlust inspiring many of his greatest songs and plays.

 

7. A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Join us in the forest for Shakespeare’s wonderful antic fable of comedy, romance, mischief and transformation. When mere mortals cross paths with the likes of Oberon, Titania and the mischievous Puck, the world will never be the same.

3. National Hip Hop Competition

Artists Emerge is a street dance competition with the purpose of supporting and revealing Canada’s top talent emerging from the Hip Hop Culture. The competition has two major categories: DANCE STUDIOS & PROFESSIONAL CREW BATTLES. Dancers hit the stage and compete all day with the 3hr Final Showdown at 5:30pm showcasing the best of the best fighting for thousands of $$$ in cash & prizes. The element of a celebrity judges from popular TV shows such as So You think You can Dance Canada and America’s Best Dance Crew, make for a must see show. do not miss the biggest battle of the year, where ICONS are born and Artists Emerge. Be there!

4. Edmonton French Film Festival

Come and enjoy 7 movies in 4 different sites of Edmonton, all of them are in French with English subtitles.

1. Edmonton Oil Kings

2. Rogers Hometown Hockey

This free two day event will be filled with hockey themed games, activities, live music and entertainment that the whole family can enjoy like: Special guest appearances by local hockey celebrities and hosts Ron MacLean and Tara Slone. Live broadcast of an oilers game with Ron MacLean in the Sportsnet Mobile Studio on Sunday. Details

3. ACA Cheerleading Championships

Now in its 14th year, the 2016 ACA Cheerleading Championships brings together approximately 200 cheer teams of various levels, ages and divisions from across Western Canada. Prepare to be wowed!

1. Night of Artists

2016 marks the 19th year of Night of Artists and the journey towards the 150th anniversary of Canada and the 20th anniversary of Night of Artists in 2017! Once again the show returns to the St. Albert Enjoy Centre for 4 days of art, music, fashion, awards and an overall celebration of the arts! Details

2. Edmonton Golf Show

Come down and plan your 2016 golf season and test out the new 2016 product. Our exhibitors are armed with Show Specials and our prize patrol is giving away green fees and equipment like a trip for two on the Vancouver Island Golf Trail! Details

3. The Mom, Pop & Tots Fair

The Mom, Pop & Tots Fair is a two-day show loaded with family fun and excitement! New and expectant parents can find products and services geared to their needs, as well as information galore! It’s a wonderful opportunity for family time, with a large variety of activities to participate in. Whether you have a bouncing baby, tremendous toddler, or keen kid, there’s a little something for everyone from a Baby Crawl to a Chalk Drawing Floor to a Petting Zoo and many hands-on activity centres.

4. Talks

U of A Anthropology 50th Anniversary Speakers Series – Todd Surovell “What happened to the mammoths?” Details

 

Storytelling with Indigenous Elders in Digital Film.In this session, filmmaker, director and academic Judy Iseke shares a series of film clips of Elders to explore the meanings and uses of storytelling in Indigenous communities and what sharing stories of the past and present can teach us about life. Details

 

Ethan Russell: The Best Seat in the House –No one else has had quite the same, remarkable journey as multi-Grammy nominated author and photographer Ethan Russell.This is NOT a slideshow! Its an evening of non-stop stories, music and over 350 photographs. A one man multimedia performance from Grammy nominee Ethan Russell, the only photographer to shoot covers for The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and The Who. Details

5. Brian Webb Dance Company Art Auction

An evening of great food with a sit-down dinner by Chef Simon Smotkowicz, hip music, and of course our famous art auction! Bid on beautiful art by local, Canadian and international artists, as well as great lifestyle items, like a helicopter ride to Purcell Lodge. Details

6. Easter & Spring Market

ACUA is having an Easter & Spring Market and will be hosting Easter Workshops throughout the day!
Includes a number of vendors selling art, artisan crafts, and home based goods and services! Details

7. Vitalus Edmonton Benefit Concert

Vitalus Edmonton is a Benefit Concert & Silent Auction that takes place annually to celebrate local artists and their talents while raising funds to support a local Edmonton charity. This is our 5th year of doing this event and we are hoping to make it bigger and better than ever. This year, our volunteer performers will be hitting the stage so that all of the proceeds from the ticket sales & silent auction will support The Zebra Child Protection Centre. Come out for a fun night with music, dance, a great silent auction, some refreshments at intermission and a visit with our special guest, Councillor Scott McKeen! Details

8. Local Love

Local Love is a show featuring more than 30 vendors showcasing local business, family and parenting related items, fashion and home products, specialized services families are always on the look out for! Make sure you and your family don’t miss this one!!