Edmonton 
Weekend Activities and Events in Edmonton
January 24 to 26, 2020
A digest of What’s On in and around Edmonton during this weekend including free fun family activities, weekend events & activities for kids, live music, performing arts & theatre and sports events. Few weekday events are also listed.
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I. Family Events & Activities
Boardwalk Ice On Whyte Festival
January 23 – February 2, 2020
Dr. Wilbert McIntyre Park, 8331 104 St NW, Edmonton
Upto $7.00
Harlem Globetrotters
The world-famous Harlem Globetrotters will bring their new “Pushing the Limits” World Tour. Launching this December, Globetrotters’ fans will experience even bigger moments and memories, including a live world record attempt at each game. Plus, many markets will feature a glow in the dark performance. The “Pushing the Limits” World Tour will up the ante and create even bigger moments and memories for Globetrotter fans. Details
Saturday, January 25, 2020 | 7:00 PM
Rogers Place, 10220 – 104 Avenue, Edmonton
$19.5 – $364+charges
Lunar New Year Celebrations
Things to Do to Celebrate Lunar New Year in Edmonton
- Celebrate The Year of the Rat at West Edmonton Mall from January 18 to 24, 2020
- Lunar New Year at Kingsway Mall on Sunday, January 26 | 12 PM to 5 PM
- Lunar New Year Celebration on Sunday, January 26, 2020 | 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM @97 Street between 105 & 107 Avenues, Edmonton
DiscoverE Winter Camps 2020
Fun at DiscoverE continues into the school year with our Saturday Camps. All of our camps are designed to get youth excited about STEM and to foster mentorship. All of our camps will showcase projects and programs that your children will not have seen in past DiscoverE camps or clubs. Details
Saturdays January 25 to April 4, 2020
Donadeo Innovation Centre for Engineering, 116 St NW, Edmonton
$275
South West Ski Fest & Chilli Cook Off
Try a new winter activity at South West ski fest! Cozy up by the fire with a bowl of chili, roast apples with Parks Canada and explore local cross country ski trails with the help of River Valley Programs. Free snowshoe trials and cross country ski rentals make this a fun winter festival for everyone! Details
Saturday January 25th, 2020 | 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Royal Gardens Community League, 4030 117 St NW, Edmonton
Free
City Hall Swing ‘n’ Skate
Jump and jive in City Hall! Enjoy free live music and dance lessons with Sugar Swing Ballroom every Sunday in January and February from 1 pm – 4 pm. Details
January 26: Joel Gray and the Dixieland Allstars| 1PM to 4 PM
City Hall, 1 Sir Winston Churchill Square; Edmonton
Free
Ice Castles Edmonton
Marvel at the acre-sized winter wonderland is crafted by hand, using only icicles and water, that resembles frozen waterfalls, glaciers or ice caves brought to Edmonton by Ice Castles. Walk through the Disney-esque ice castle enjoying enjoy the stunning displays. Details
January 3 to ~ Mid March
Hawrelak Park, 9330 Groat Road Northwest, Edmonton
$10.99 to $20
Other Activities
1. Movies
Metro Theatre – Metro Cinema offers family friendly classic and contemporary movies most Saturday afternoons. Come early and enjoy themed lobby activities before the films. Free admission for children 12 and under!
Landmark Theatres — Every Sunday, kids can get out of the house, a movie ticket and Snack Pack (popcorn, drink, choice of candy treat) @ Edmonton City Centre/St Albert/Spruce Grove location.
Cineplex Family Favourites —
Visit participating Cineplex theatres near you and watch a family favourite film each week for only $2.99.
Movies to See During Winter Season
Family friendly movies releasing during winter from Dec to March 2020.
2. Telus World of Science
Imax theatre : Shows
Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes: Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes features more than 300 artifacts, including some of Marvel’s most iconic and sought-after pages, costumes, and props. Spectacular artifacts to thrill both avid collectors, and casual fans—while immersive set pieces, soundscapes, and interactive elements bring the comic book world to life! October 19, 2019 to February 17, 2020. Details
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II. Live Music & Concerts
Weekday Concerts, EDM & Concert Tours
- Alexisonfire with The Distillers on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 | 7:00 PM @ Rogers Place
- Exclaim magazine’s Class Of 2020 – Edmonton edition on Thursday, January 23, 2020, 9:00 PM to 12:00 AM @ The Buckingham
- Mozart, Haydn & Cello on Thursday, January 23, 2020 | 7:30 PM @ Winspear Centre
- Po’ Ramblin’ Boys on Friday January 24, 2020 | 8 PM @ Parkview Community League
- Harry Manx on Friday, January 24, 2020 | 7:30 PM @ The Arden Theatre
- Darude on Saturday, January 25, 2020 | 9:00 PM @ Union Hall
- Noizu on Saturday, January 25, 2020 | 9:00 PM @ 9910
- Tracy Dahl and Shannon Hiebert on Sunday, January 26, 2020 | 7:30 PM @ Muttart Hall
- Fab Four & More on Sunday, January 26, 2020 | 7:30 PM @ MacEwan University
Upcoming Concert Tours in Edmonton
Winterruption YEG
The first annual Winterruption YEG festival is set to take place this January in Edmonton. The multi-venue music and arts festival rolls out in multiple venues in downtown Edmonton. In addition to inside events, Winterruption will also feature a number of free outdoor activities in the downtown core. Details
January 23-26, 2020
Various Venues, Downtown Edmonton
$10 & up
Mozart, Haydn & Cello
Two titans of the Classical Age are celebrated with some of their favourite works. Mozart’s heavenly “Jupiter” Symphony and infectious overture from The Marriage of Figaro stand alongside Haydn’s beloved Concerto for Cello, as well as his charming Divertimento for Cello. Led by Guest Conductor Alexander Shelley, this evening features virtuoso performances by ESO Artistic Partner, cellist Stéphane Tétreault. Details
Thursday, January 23, 2020 | 7:30 PM
Winspear Centre, 102 Avenue, Edmonton
$32 to $77
Yona Winter Concert
Join all 150 YONA-Sistema students from across 3 sites as they take the Winspear Centre stage for their Winter Concert. You’ll be treated to works by Mozart, Brahms, Bartók, and more! Come celebrate with our students and hear performances from our most junior classes to the La Bruyère Orchestra of YONA-Sistema. Details
Friday, January 24, 2020 | 7:00 PM
Winspear Centre, 102 Avenue, Edmonton
Free
Mozart’s Jupiter Symphony
The ESO presents three dynamic and contrasting works in a concert conducted by National Arts Centre Orchestra’s Alexander Shelley. ESO Artistic Partner, cellist Stéphane Tétreault, is featured in Britten’s innovative Symphony for Cello and Orchestra, while Mozart’s heavenly “Jupiter” Symphony firmly establishes the composer as a pinnacle of the Classical era. Details
Saturday, January 25, 2020 | 8:00 PM
Winspear Centre, 102 Avenue, Edmonton
$32 to $92
Nicolas Bearde Sings Nat King Cole & More
The Jazz Examiner says: “Bearde’s sophisticated, revelatory vocals are simply stunning in their bare essence”. While this engagement marks his Edmonton debut at the Yardbird Suite, San Francisco-based Nicolas Bearde is a bona fide jazz master who first made his mark more than 30 years ago as a founding member of Bobby McFerrin’s wildly innovative a capella ensemble, “ Voicestra”. Details
Saturday, January 25, 2020 | 8:00 PM
Yardbird Suite, 11 Tommy Banks Way Northwest, Edmonton
$26 – $30
Soundwave
Soundwave is the wildest indoor beach party! It all goes down in North America’s largest indoor waterpark at West Edmonton Mall ft. Zeds Dead, Gryffin and more! LINEUP: ZEDS DEAD GRYFFIN GOOD TIMES AHEAD SAYMYNAME MIKEY WONG BETTER LIVING DJS Details
Saturday, January 25, 2020 | 7:30 PM – 2:30 AM
World Water Park, 8882 170 street, Edmonton
$69.95 & up
Canadian Country Music Legends And Special Guests
The Legends are having their 20th Anniversary at Festival Place with an ‘All Star Show. Join Pete Hicks, Chris Nielsen, Harry Rusk, Joe Kozak, Laura Vinson, R. Harlan Smith, And Donna & Leroy Anderson who were regulars on the Tommy Hunter TV Show for many years. Details
Sunday, January 26, 2020 | 1:30 PM
Festival Place, 100 Festival Way, Sherwood Park
$40
Orchestra Borealis Concert
Orchestra Borealis, in collaboration with the Kings University Choirs, is performing their second concert of the year. The Program Vaughan Williams: The Lark Ascending Brahms: Schicksalslied Felix Mendelssohn;: Psalm 42 Karl Jenkins: The Armed Man (A Mass for Peace): Benedictus Aleksandr Borodin: Symphony No. 2 Details
Sunday January 26, 2020 | 3:30 PM
Southpointe Community Centre, 11520 Ellerslie Road Southwest, Edmonton
$15.00
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III. Theatre & Performing Arts
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- Modern Square Dancing & Come and learn any Monday on Mondays, January 6 to April 6, 2020 @ Belmead Community League Hall, 9109 182 St NW, Edmonton | $8.00
Alberta Ballet Welcomes Diavolo
January 21 & 22, 2020 | 7:30 PM
Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, 11455 87 Ave. NW, Edmonton
$45.45 – $148.45
Happy Birthday Baby J
On a sunny summer weekend, Gary and Louise invite friends and family to celebrate the second birthday of their child J, who they are raising without a gender. As the day awkwardly unfolds, grudges are revealed and secrets bubble uproariously to a head. Nick Green’s staggering new comedy skewers the excesses of the politically correct and the possible future we are setting up for our children. A startling new comedy from one of Canada’s most exciting young playwrights. Details
January 22 to February 9, 2020
Varscona Theatre, 10329 83 Avenue Northwest, Edmonton
$18 – $38
The Canary Room: Live Jazz & Burlesque
Join us for an evening of live jazz and burlesque at Crash Hotel’s vintage cocktail bar! The Canary Room is an intimate evening of live jazz music and roving classic burlesque performances. Your ticket can also include a featured 3-course dinner menu by chef Nathin Bye. Featuring burlesque performances, with live jazz featuring Keat Aaron & the Swells. Details
Friday January 24, 2020 | 6:30 PM
Crash Hotel Lobby Bar, 10266 103 St NW, Edmonton
$32-$105
Almost Magic
Join Byron at the card table January 24th and 25th for a limited seating event of close up card card magic. Byron is an actor, improvisor, magician and the Artistic Director of Grindstone Theatre in Edmonton. As a magician Byron has performed as part of the Found Festival, Winnipeg Fringe and Edmonton Fringe Festivals. Details
January 24 & 25, 2020
Grindstone Theatre, 10019 81 Ave NW, Edmonton
$22
Crave
Written by uncompromising UK playwright Sarah Kane, Crave is a dizzying one-act story of love, loss, and desire. Four parts of a fragmented psyche spin through their obsessions about sex, violence, and relationships with brutal honesty and breathtaking poetry. Crave is a broken mirror with dozens of moments of heartbreak and doubt and love and delight. Details
January 14 – 25, 2020
The Backstage Theatre, 10330 84 Avenue Northwest, Edmonton
$22
Everybody Loves Robbie
Chloe loves Robbie. Everybody does. But Robbie loves Chloe back. They are the star triple-threat couple of their high school drama club and have dreams of their future success together in Musical Theatre (or straight plays, if Musical Theatre doesn’t work out). But — speaking of straight — suddenly Robbie wonders if he’s gay. And Chloe begins to wonder, too. Details
January 10 to 25, 2020
ATB Financial Arts Barns, 84 Avenue Northwest, Edmonton
$20 to $30
Cost of Living
A play about relationships that explores the space where bodies – abled and disabled – meet each other; a brilliant PhD student with cerebral palsy and his new caregiver, and a woman who has suffered a devastating accident and her ex-husband. Winner of the 2018 Pulitzer Prize for Drama Details
January 11 – February 2, 2020
The Citadel Theatre, 9828 101A Avenue Northwest, Edmonton
$25 & up
Winter Shakespeare Festival
Edmonton’s WINTER SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL features 2 exciting full-length, site-specific productions. A Midsummer Night’s Dream & Julius Caesar. Details
Julius Caesar: January 3 to 5, 8, 10, 16, 18, 24, 25, 31 | 7.30 PM
A Midsummer Night’s Dream: January 9, 11, 12, 15, 17, 24, 26. 31, February 1 | 7.30PM
Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 10037 84 Avenue Northwest, Edmonton
$10 to $80
Class of ’63: A Rockin’ Reunion
Join the high school class of 1963 as they celebrate their 25 year reunion, spending an unforgettable night reliving their old stomping grounds, old romances and the music of their youth. 1960-1963 was a time that brought us hot rods, the prom, the beach party and the drive-in. This was truly a golden age with new styles, new found freedoms and most importantly this crazy new thing called rock ‘n roll! Details
November 5, 2019 – January 26, 2020
Mayfield Dinner Theatre, 16615, 109 Avenue Northwest, Edmonton
$95 to $184.80
Country Star
Jubilations Dinner Theatre presents the rootin’ tootin’, down home country music parody… Country Star! Ellie works at the Wildcat Saloon. She is a young and talented country singer with a gift for writing amazing country music. After years of trying though, Ellie is almost ready to give up on her dreams. That is when fate steps in. Details
November 1, 2019 – January 26, 2020
Jubilations Dinner Theatre, 170 Street Northwest, Edmonton
$40.95 to $75.95
III. Sports & Related Events
- Servus Food Bank Fridays at Snow Valley Ski Club – Fridays through March 20, 2020. Bring a donation to Edmonton’s Food Bank and patrons can purchase a lift ticket for $10. Bring a second item for the food bank and receive your rentals for $15.
- Edmonton Oilers Open Practice and Autograph Session on Monday, January 27 | 3:30 to 8 p.m. @ West Edmonton Mall, 8882 170 St NW, Edmonton
Cold Snap Classic
Sunday, January 26, 2020 | 11 AM
Edmonton EXPO Centre, 7515 118 Ave NW, Edmonton
$15, Children 3 and under are Free
Edmonton Plunge
Plunge into Alberta’s icy lakes in support of Special Olympics. Every dollar you raise goes towards more than 3,200 Special Olympics athletes across the province. Details
January 24 to 26, 2020
Edmonton EXPO Centre7515 118 Ave NW, Edmonton
$15 – $20
Birkie Hot Chocolate Sundays
Bring your cross country skis and train on the track-set trails in Birkieland. On the three Sundays leading up to our Birkie ski festival, the Friends of the Blackfoot and the Canadian Birkebeiner Society will provide you with a warm fire and complimentary hot chocolate! At the February event they will cook you up a hot dog too! Details
January 26, 2020 | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Waskahegan Staging Area, Cooking Lake-Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area, Beaver County
Free
IV. Exhibitions, Festivals & Other Events
More To Do
Alberta Vacation Ideas & Itineraries
DARK MATTERS ‘Superhuman’
SUPERHUMAN Our bodies and brains are capable of incredible feats and are the result of millions of years of evolution. Have a look at new technologies and find out if a spider bite or radiation can really give you superpowers! And, as always: – DJ Thomas Culture – Bar & Purple Pear Restaurant – Exclusive access to all of our permanent galleries, and – Grown-up science experiments! Details
Thursday January 23, 2020 | 6:30PM. to 10:00 PM
TELUS World of Science – Edmonton, 11211 142 Street Northwest, Edmonton
$23.95-35.95
Pre-Robbie Burns Day Scotch Tasting
Help ring in Robbie Burns Day the best way we know how….with a Scotch tasting! To get you all set up for Robbie Burns Day this year, we’re throwing a pre-Robbie Burns bash! On Friday January 24th, join us and our friend Richard Repchuk as he guides us through a selection of drams from the different regions of Scotland. Details
Friday, January 24, 2020 | 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Sherbrooke Liquor,11819 St Albert Trail NW, Edmonton
$20.00 – $20.00
Annual Robbie Burns Night
Join us for a night of great music, drinks and even better people as we celebrate the life of the bard and bring a piece of Celtic culture to Average Joe’s in Sherwood Park. Proceeds from the event will assist our organization with the high costs of operating and maintaining a Pipes and Drums Band so we can focus on giving back to the community through performances such as parades, charitable events, ceremonies and public requests such as Remembrance Day and school events. Details
Friday, January 24, 2020, 6:00 PM to 2:00 AM
Average Joe’s, 240-390 Baseline Road, Sherwood Park
$20.00+charges
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- Edmonton Magic Club January meeting on Tuesday January 21st from 7:00-9:00 PM @ The Orange Hub Room
- Free Computer Literacy – Increase your comfort level with current technology on Every Thursday night from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday April 30, 2020 @ YMCA Welcome Village
Edmonton Renovation Show
Friday January 24 to Sunday January 26, 2020
Edmonton Expo Centre, 7515 118 Ave NW, Edmonton
Free- $13.00
Edmonton Glow Party
Get Ready for the BIGGEST Glow Party to hit EDMONTON! High-Energy Music, Blacklighting, Laser Lights & LED Sticks, Into One Mind Blowing Combination. Experience a perfect balance of Sound Systems mixed with a spectacular Light show! Top 40 | Dance | Edm&House | Hip Hop | Reggaeton Professional Photographer will be taking photos to capture this moment with you and your friends! Details
Friday, January 24, 2020 | 10:00 PM to 3:00 AM
Privé Ultralounge, 10304 111 Street Northwest, Edmonton
$10.00 – $25.00
JACEK Chocolate Experience & Tour
Learn all about chocolate, from the history to how chocolate is made from the cocoa bean. Participants will have the opportunity to taste roasted cocoa beans, savour single origin (country specific) chocolate from around the world, and understand what makes high quality chocolate so special. Details
Friday, January 24 | 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
JACEK Chocolate Couture, 406 Kaska Road, Sherwood Park
$43.00
Edmonton Pet Expo
Come walk among the animals at an event TAIL-ored for pet lovers! See all sorts of amazing animals from local rescues and breeders, find info on how to be a responsible pet owner from industry experts, and spend a day reveling in the wonderful world of pets! Details
Saturday, January 25, 2020 | 10:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, January 26, 2020 | 10:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Edmonton EXPO Centre, 7515 118 Ave, Edmonton
$10-$15
Health & Wellness Fair – Chinese New Year
LOOK, FEEL AND BE YOUR BEST! A trade & wellness show featuring the best local products and services to keep you looking, feeling and being your best. Start your year off right with expert advice, quality products and solutions designed with your lifestyle in mind. Whether you are looking for that special gift, concerned about brain health or want to support your pet’s wellness we have you covered! Details
Saturday January 25, 2020 | 11AM – 4:30PM
Olue Care Essentials, 4821 99 Street Northwest, Edmonton
Free
A Night Under the Stars Gala for Autism
All funds raised from this event will be going towards the EPIC: Enhancing Participation In Community Program. EPIC is a program designed to provide children and youth opportunities to engage in community sports and recreation activities. Details
Saturday January 25, 2020 | 5:30 PM
JW Marriott Edmonton ICE District, 10344 102 St NW, Edmonton
$175
The Marriage of Figaro Opera Brunch
Treat yourself to a feast for the senses at Opera Brunch, featuring delectable brunch fare and an intimate recital by the artists starring in each upcoming opera. Your Opera Brunch ticket includes: • A welcome mimosa • Brunch buffet served from 11am-noon • Live entertainment by the cast of each upcoming opera from noon-1 pm Details
Sunday, January 26, 2020 | 11 AM
Chateau Lacombe Hotel, 10111 Bellamy Hill Rd NW, Edmonton
$35-$85
Legislature Lights Segway Adventure
Join our 60 minute Segway Adventure through the beautiful legislative grounds and see over 300 trees extravagantly decorated with over 3000 gleaming christmas lights. With energetic informative guides this is one experience you won’t forget! Enjoy a complimentary hot beverage paired with a sweet treat after the tour. Details
Through January 31, 2020
River Valley Adventure Co, Grierson Hill Northwest, Edmonton
$84.99
Snowshoe & Stargaze
Saturdays January 18, 25, February 1, 8, 15 | 7 PM to 9 PM
Astotin Lake, Elk Island National Park
$29.80
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Art EXHIBITIONS & Other Events
‘In The World But Not Of It’ by Tim Smith
‘In The World But Not Of It’ is a continuation of Tim Smith’s photo documentary project photographing the Hutterites. What began as a simple encounter with members of Deerboine Hutterite Colony in the spring of 2009 has grown into a multi-layer, long-term documentation of the Hutterites.
Friday January 10, 2020 to Sunday February 23, 2020 @ Strathcona County Art Gallery@501, #120, 501 Festival Avenue, Sherwood Park
No Place By Emmanuel Osahor
Comprising of a collection of recent paintings of real and imagined landscapes within Edmonton, a living wall of tropical plants, and a soundscape of the Edmonton River Valley, this exhibition attempts to hold the tension of failure and impossibility within utopic desire, while also conveying the persistence of hope that is at the core of the human experience.
Monday January 6, 2020 to Saturday March 7, 2020 @ McMullen Gallery, 8440 112 Street Northwest, Edmonton
In Golden Light: Orthodox Icons from the Annunciation to Ascension:
This special exhibition, In Golden Light, features a selection of painted religious icons that date from the 15th to the 19th centuries, with origins in Greece, Italy and Russia. Often seen as windows to Heaven or pathways to the sacred, these icons served as objects for private worship and devotion.
Saturday December 7, 2019 to Sunday March 15, 2020 @ Art Gallery of Alberta, 2 Sir Winston Churchill Sq, Edmonton
I Am From Here
I Am From Here, a new exhibition in RAM’s Human History Hall, shares the remarkable stories of the descendants of Alberta’s early Black pioneers. The legacy of these early settlers is deeply rooted in communities such as Campsie, Wildwood, Amber Valley, Breton, Edmonton and Calgary. Listen to spoken word stories from a tabletop jukebox, sit in a classic diner booth, welcome home a railroad porter, or watch a film about one family’s quilting tradition.
March 23 to September 7, 2020 @ Royal Alberta Museum, 9810 103a Ave NW, Edmonton
Rebellious: Alberta Women Artists in the 1980s
Alberta women artists responded to the 1980s with rebellion, provocation and activism. This exhibition reveals the shifting mores of one of the most tumultuous decades in Alberta’s history and includes work by some of the most influential Alberta artists of the 1980s who continue to shape Canadian art.
Saturday November 9, 2019 to Sunday February 16, 2020 @ Art Gallery of Alberta, Sir Winston Churchill Sq, Edmonton
Re:Calculations
The exhibition, Re:Calculations, features a selection of recent acquisitions of contemporary art, added to the AGA’s collection over the last few years. While many of the works appear to be fully non-representational or non-figurative, they draw from or make reference to concrete, often industrial, things: circuitry patterns, floor tiles, tables, masking tape, sheets of sandpaper and the contours of the human body.
Saturday August 31, 2019 to Sunday March 15, 2020 @ Art Gallery of Alberta
Don’t forget about FC Edmonton playing Canada Day against the Halifax Wanders in Canada’s new soccer league the CPL. Canadian premier League.
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