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A Comedy Festival, A Serbian Food Festival, Several Board Game Nights, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation & much more!

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Jonah Chabaniuk
September 24, 2024

What’s Up Edmonton! (And surrounding areas)…

Thanks for tuning in. Here’s your local ad-free action report for: Tuesday, October 1 through Monday, October 7, 2024.

I cover: Events & Entertainment happening in & around YEG.

Note: All links are non-monetized. They simply lead to event info.

If you’re enjoying this informative ad-free publication, please share it with your friends.

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Some Things To Do This Weekend:

Tuesday, September 24:

  • 10:30am - 11:30am | Community Tea & Bannock (St. Albert) | FREE EVENT | Connect with friends & neighbours |

  • 6pm - 8pm | Salsa in the Square | FREE EVENT | Try your err… feet at Latin dancing during this free lesson | Live music |

  • 6pm - 9pm | Pâte â Choux Basics | Learn how to make éclairs, profiteroles & chouquettes, plus a taste test | $175/person |

  • 6:30pm - 8pm | Tea & Bannock w/ IAC (Sherwood Park) | FREE EVENT | Connect, converse & enjoy refreshments together |

  • 6:30pm - 11pm | SBKZ Latin Dance Night | FREE EVENT (for those arriving before 6:15pm) | Learn &/or hone multiple Latin dance styles | All are welcome |

  • 7pm - 8pm | Ghost Tour (Old Strathcona) | Discover YEG’s paranormal sites & the history behind them | $19-24/person |

  • 7pm - 9pm | Gamecamp Meetup | FREE EVENT | Enjoy a mixer for all current & aspiring game developers | Space is limited, RSVP @ link |

  • 7:30pm - 10pm | CI Comedy Fest feat. Juan Forno | BY DONATION | Grab a drink & prepare to laugh till your ribs ache |

Wednesday, September 25:

Thursday, September 26:

  • 9am - 5pm | Amazon Future Engineer Day | FREE ADMISSION | Get to the Telus World of Science for FREE admission, and themed events all day |

  • Noon - 2pm | Art Hive | FREE EVENT | Explore your artist side, free of charge at a local studio |

  • 4:30pm - 7:30pm | Vintage Park Sign Giveaway | FREE EVENT | Take home a piece of St. Albert history | FCFS basis |

  • 5:30pm - 8pm | Prized Possession Conservation | Learn how to keep your prized possessions looking new for years | $21/person |

  • 6:30pm - 8:30pm | Gareth Gilliland Trio | Enjoy a jazz set from this YEG artist | Beer, Wine, Brats & other snacks available | $10/person |

  • 6:30pm - 9pm | Write Night @ Roam Cafe | FREE EVENT | Make new friends and work on your current project with company | Cafe closed for event |

  • 7pm - 8:30pm | WiR Short Story Deconstruction | FREE EVENT (I think) | Get tips on writing from a third person close-limited pov | RSVP required |

  • 7pm - 9pm | Jim Head - Servus Séries Patio | Enjoy a concert from Edmonton-based jazz musician Jim Head | $18.18/person |

  • 8pm start | Gabriel Iglesias | Laugh out loud to the jokes & pokes from this renowned stand-up comedian | $101.08+/person |

  • 8:30pm - 10pm | Massimiliano Rollf Trio | Enjoy a contemporary take on George Gershwin’s vast discography | $39/person |

  • All Day | National Day for Truth & Reconciliation (Morinville) | FREE EVENT | Experience traditional indigenous cuisine, performing arts, storytelling & more |

  • September 26 - October 5 | Edmonton International Film Festival | Celebrating diverse cinema for all audiences | Experience High-Quality Films, Director Q & A Sessions & More | Tickets max out at $10.50/person |

Friday, September 27:

  • 2pm - 4pm | Scrabble, Cribbage & more | FREE EVENT | Head to St. Albert Place for an afternoon of games |

  • 5pm - 10pm | Grand Night Market | FREE ENTRY | Find the best of local eats & artisan wares |

  • 6pm - 8pm | Hanging With My Super Dad (Stony Plain) | FREE EVENT | Dads & Male Caregivers can build out a craft with their kids |

  • 7pm - 9pm | Making A Difference Through Photography | FREE EVENT | Ideas on how to use your lens to invoke positivity in the world around you |

  • 7pm - 10pm | Games Night | FREE EVENT | Gather with friends (or foe) and duke it out on the games of board |

  • 7:30pm - 9pm | Zouk Vibes | FREE EVENT | Bad Chad Detoski’s at it again… enjoy an epic FREE dance lesson & social |

  • 9pm - 2am | NURKO | See the EDM phenomenon live in YEG | $47.27+/person |

  • September 27 - 28 | Nâtawihowin Healing Medicine | FREE EVENT | Enjoy a two day showcase of local Indigenous arts & culture |

  • September 27 - 28 | Gateway to the Stars (Elk Island Park) | Find constellations & learn many storied tales regarding them | Park fees apply |

  • September 27 - 29 | Come From Away (Broadway Play) | “The true story of the small town that welcomed the world” | Tickets start at $75.70/person |

  • September 27 - October 31 | Pumpkins After Dark | See more than then thousand hand carved pumpkins, lit up | $24+/person |

Saturday, October September 28:

  • 9am - noon | Dormant Seed Workshop | FREE EVENT | Learn about seeds to plant now, for next years garden crop |

  • 10am - 11am | African Drumming Workshop | Experience the power & community of African Drumming |

  • 10am - 3pm | Sport Central Bike Drive | FREE EVENT | Donate your old bikes to be refurbished & given to kids in need |

  • 10am - 5pm | Open Cockpit Day | FREE ADMISSION | Be Maverick for a day as you sit in over a dozen vintage planes | Other family friendly activities as well |

  • 11am - 1pm | Clay Flowers | FREE EVENT | Make clay flowers from (scratch) cold porcelain |

  • 11am - 2pm | Creators Corner | FREE EVENT | Bring your crafting supplies & learn to make traditional Indigenous items |

  • 11am - 3pm | Kiwi Pumpkin Festival | Pick your pumpkin and carve it there, or do it at home | $10/person includes pumpkin & warm drink |

  • 11am - 5pm | Pop-up Vintage Market | FREE ENTRY | Find vintage threads & other garments |

  • 2pm start | Oil Kings Home Opener | Cheer on the boys as they take down Calgary Hitmen | $24/person & up |

  • 3pm - 5pm | Rwandan Cultural Dance Class | FREE EVENT | Learn dance styles familiar to traditional Rwanda |

  • 5pm - 10:30pm | Elvis Tribute Concert | Featuring a guy who looks AND sounds like The King himself | $39-71/person |

  • 6pm start | Roll The Bones: Live | Check out a set from these local rockers | $17/person |

  • 6pm - 11pm | Mural Celebration | FREE EVENT | See the dragon & stay for kung-fu and dance demos, a traditional Chinese orchestra and much more |

  • 7:30pm start | Skerryvore | Experience an eclectic fusion of celtic, folk, americana & rock, live from an 8 member ensemble | $58/person |

  • 7:30pm start | Harry Manx | See the “Mysticssippi Blues Man” & his 20 string Mohan Veena live for $45-51/person |

  • 8pm start | Ocie Elliott | Experience this Canadian Folk duo live at The Winspear | $49.07+/person |

  • September 28 - 29 | RAM Culture Days | FREE ADMISSION | See a host of historic & cultural artifacts, for FREE |

  • September 28 - 29 | Serbian Food Fest | FREE EVENT | Indulge in traditional Serbian cuisine while enjoying live cultural music & dance performances |

  • September 28 - October 6 | Rodeo Week | SOME FREE EVENTS (many paid) | Enjoy a vendor market & kids zone, live music & the rodeo itself | Prices vary |

Sunday, September 29:

  • 10am - 3pm | Friendship Soup | FREE EVENT | BYO ingredients & make friendship soup together |

  • 1:30pm - 4pm | HULA Meetup | FREE EVENT | Borrow or bring your ukulele & sing/play along with a group | All are welcome |

  • 3:30pm start | Ukraine Lives | Celebrate Ukraine’s cultural identity at this themed concert performance | $31.50/person & up |

  • 7:30pm | Geoffroy | Enjoy an indie-soul performance from this up & coming Canadian artist | $35-39/person |

Monday September 30:

  • 4pm - 9pm | Board Game Night | FREE TO PLAY | Head to Brewsters Meadowlark with buds & get your game on |

  • 6:30pm - 7:30pm | Depression & Anxiety Recovery | FREE EVENT | Get life-saving info on these cognitive topics, and join a like minded community |

  • 7pm - 9pm | Magic Monday | Grab your pals & race over to play Magic The Gathering | $10.92/person includes first pint |

Notable Events:

Thanks again for checking this out. Have a great week, everyone!