For current weekend activities – Weekend Activities Edmonton
I. Family Events & Activities
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
Saturday, March 5, 2015 | 02:00 PM & 07:00 PM
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.
Stony Plain
II. Adult/ Youth Events
1. Live Music
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
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!
March 3 – 6, 2016
Renaissance Edmonton Airport Hotel in the Cartier Ballroom.
Jubilee Auditorium, Main Stage.
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.
March 5, 9, 13,14,18,20,22, 2016
Alliance Française of Edmonton, 10424, 123 Street, Edmonton
III. Sports & Related Events
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
From Perron Street to Sir Wintston Churchill Ave
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!
IV. Exhibitions & Other Events
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
Sunday, March 6, 2016 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Seniors (65yrs +): $8, Children 12 & Under: FREE!
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.
Sunday, March 6, 2016 | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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
Delta Edmonton Wedding Showcase – March 6 | Free
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
Includes a number of vendors selling art, artisan crafts, and home based goods and services! Details
7. Vitalus Edmonton Benefit Concert
Doors and silent auction open at 6:30 PM, concert until 10:30 PM
12845 102 Ave NW, Edmonton
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!!
Sherwood Park