A Couples Gaming Tournament, The NOA Art Walk, Grappling Demonstrations, A Seed Swap + Vendor Market & Much More!

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

Thanks for tuning in. Here’s your local ad-free action report for: Tuesday, March 11 through Monday, March 17, 2025.

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

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

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Hello My Friend!

It’s wonderful to write to you once more.

I can almost guarantee that this email will be clipped (if you are a gmail user). It’s quite long and heavy on the data side of things.

If that’s the case for you, my apologies. A workaround is in order, but is taking me a bit longer to get sorted than originally anticipated.

With that being said, I will have this ready to rumble fairly soon & will send out a separate email outlining the changes (once ready).

In the mean time, I hope you have a splendid week & can get out to enjoy something fun, educational or otherwise here in our beautiful city!

Until next time,

Jonah

Some Things To Do This Weekend:

Tuesday, March 11:

• 8:15am - 5pm | Discovery Lab | Enjoy fundraising pitches from local business leaders | FREE-$49/person |

• 1pm - 2:30pm | Cryptocurrency Presentation | FREE_EVENT | Learn common scams & fraud tactics from your friendly RCMP |

• 2pm - 3:30pm | T. Harrison Book Launch | FREE_EVENT | Pay homage to the work of this well-known Alta professor & traveller |

• 4pm - 5:30pm | Try Chess | FREE_EVENT | 10-14 y/o can learn to play an ancient, epic game |

• 6:30pm - 10:30pm | Latin Dance Night | Break a sweat, make friends and build some confidence on the dance floor | FREE-$11.62/person | 18+ |

• 7pm - 8:30pm | WiR Music & Poetry | FREE_EVENT | Discover how to connect musical theory to written poetry |

• 7pm - 8:30pm | Keeping it Green with Composting | Be inspired by YEG’s own Compost Doctor in this informative workshop | $5/person |

• 7pm - 9pm | Dog and Moon | FREE_EVENT | Celebrate this book launch with local poetry readings, snacks & more |

• 7:15pm - 8:15pm | High Fitness | Enjoy an intense, instructor-led aerobics class | $12-17.31/person |

• 7:30pm - 9pm | Brenda Portman | See this talented organist live, performing classical & contemporary pieces | $20/person |

• 7:30pm start | Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats | Catch this folk performer for $47.48+/person |

• March 11 - 13 | Youth Clubhouse | FREE_EVENT | Kids, this week yo ucan make buttons, cookies &/or duct tape wallets |

• March 11 - 16 | The Tina Turner Musical | Enjoy a theatrical performance about the Queen of Rock ‘n Roll | $59.25+/person |

• March 11 - 17 | St. Patricks Day Scavenger Hunt | FREE_EVENT | Find all the leprechauns & enter to win sweet prizes |

Wednesday, March 12:

• 11am - noon | SAiF Space for Seniors | FREE_EVENT | Enjoy snacks, beverages & an hour of casual socialization |

• 12:45pm - 3pm | Crib Tournament | Bring a friend or come alone & enjoy some good old fashioned competition | $10/person |

• 3pm - 7pm | Sherwood Park Farmers Market | FREE_ENTRY \ Check out local vendors selling wares & goodies |

• 5pm - 7pm | Innovate SynBioSpark | FREE_EVENT | See firsthand how utilizing synthetic biology is solving global crisis’ |

• 6pm - 8pm | Book Swap | FREE_EVENT | Bring a book to give away & get one in return | A win win! |

• 6pm - 9pm | Garden Tool Maintenance Workshop | FREE_EVENT | Learn how to sharpen your growing tools & increase their lifespan |

• 6pm - 9pm | It’s All RELative | FREE_EVENT | Enjoy snacks & lose your hearing with woofer demos from REL |

• 6:30pm - 9:30pm | We Will Be Brave | FREE_EVENT | Forget vulnerability & find outstanding support through this men’s mental health documentary |

• 7pm - 9pm | The Olive Reading Series | FREE_EVENT | Enjoy readings from two acclaimed Canadian poets, followed by an open mic |

• 7pm start | Oil Kings vs Raiders | With only two more home games to go, enjoy great hockey at superb pricing | $24.25/person |

• 7pm start | Writing as Social Activism | Celebrate the annual Henry Kreisel Memorial Lecture featuring David A. Robertson | $5-15/person |

• 7:30pm start | Youth Concert Band Showcase | Support local youth musicians in this musical medley of a night | $12/person |

• 8pm - 11pm | Trivia Night | FREE_EVENT | Test your knowledge on 90’s pop culture & compete for epic prizes |

• March 12 - 23 | Downtown Dining Week | Enjoy multi-course fare from many of YEG’s notable eateries | Prices vary |

Thursday, March 13:

• 8am - noon | HERstory; Unplugged (Virtual) | FREE_EVENT | Hear keynotes from various speakers on the theme of “impact" |

• 9am - 10:30am | Commercial Lease Negotiation Workshop | FREE_EVENT | Learn how you can get the best bang for your buck |

• 5pm - 7pm | ArtRecruits | FREE_EVENT | Empower local individuals with disabilities &/or mental health limitations by engaging with their art |

• 6pm - 8pm | Sewing Space | FREE_EVENT | Borrow a machine & make mends on your frayed garments |

• 6pm - 9pm | Family Research Night | FREE_EVENT | Broaden thine’s insight on thou’s own family tree |

• 6:30pm - 10pm | Dark Matters | Leave the kids at home & enjoy an adults-only night at Telus World of Science | $27-32/person | 18+ |

• 7pm - 8:30pm | Couples Gaming Tournament | Bring your #1 & compete in yard games for epic prizes | $18.18/couple |

• 7pm - 9pm | Garden Club | Enjoy a keynote on water-wise gardening from local master gardener Jennifer Hoglin | FREE-$5/person |

• 7pm - 9pm | Frankie Valli Tribute | Enjoy all the hits in this blockbuster musical for $81.09/person |

• 7pm start | Devon Cole | Catch this rising Calgarian alt-pop star live for $22.50/person |

• 7:30pm start | Simon Glassman | Enjoy a night of laughs from this local comic for $18.18/person |

• March 13 - 14 | Jelly Roll | Catch this artist live at rogers place for $93.15+/person |

Friday, March 14:

• 4pm - 6pm | Pi Day | FREE_EVENT | Lovers of mathematics & pie, this delicious event is right up your alley |

• 4:30pm - 10pm | Oilers Watch Party | FREE_ENTRY | Make new pals & cheer the oil boys on to victory (from afar) | 18+ |

• 6pm - 9pm | Movie Night With Dad | FREE_EVENT | Dads & male caregivers, bring your 4+ y/o for a themed supper, games & the secret film |

• 7pm - 8:30pm | Canada Reads | FREE_EVENT | Join the lively debate & help choose Canada’s “Next Great Read” |

• 7pm - 9pm | The Night Warblers | Catch this local indie-rock trio for $11.98/person |

• 7pm start | Memorial Crib Tournament | Come for the competition & leave with many memories | $10/person |

• 7:30pm - 10pm | Unrequited | Be serenaded by several local artists spanning folk to theatrical | $22.63/person |

• 7:30pm - 10:30pm | RCW Uprising | Hop in the car for some hometown wrestling action in Onoway | $22.63/person |

• 7:30pm start | Morgan Toney | Experience the melding of Mi’kmaq & Celtic cultures in this epic fiddling performance | $36/person |

• 7:30pm start | Kyle McKearney | Don your stetson & get ready to stomp at this country show | $37-42/person |

• 8pm - 9:30pm | TIME for Pi(e) | Enjoy pie & a lovely performance from one of YEG’s finest adult choirs | $27-63/person |

• 8pm - 10:30pm | Joe Piccolo & Swing The Cat | Bop along to this 8 piece jazz ensemble for $29/person |

• 8pm - 11:30pm | Sparrow Blue w. Darlin’ | Catch rising local rock band & help support their next tour for $27.96/person |

• 8pm - midnight | Salsachata | Enjoy a dance lesson & then trip the light fantastic for $20-25/person |

• 8pm start | Trumpet & Tequila | Enjoy a short ESO performance with an included snack or beverage for $37.50+/person |

• March 14 - 16 | NOA Artwalk | FREE_EVENT | Explore over 3000 pieces of art, enjoy live music, kids activities & more |

• March 14 - 16 | Dino Love Art Show | FREE_EVENT | Get prehistoric & enjoy a multifaceted dinosaur art show |

Saturday, March 15:

• 9am - 4pm | Indigenous Beading Class | Learn traditional techniques & make your own unique piece | $65.23/person |

• 9am - 7pm | Grappling Spring Open | Enjoy some awesome close quarters martial arts action for $11.98+/person |

• 10am - noon | LRT Info Session | FREE_EVENT | Get updates on LRT specifics & enjoy a delicious pancake brunch |

• 10am - 12:30pm | Sibshop | FREE_EVENT | Siblings of those with chronic conditions &/or disabilities can join, make friends & discuss |

• 10am - 3pm | Seed Swap | FREE_EVENT | Bring leftover seeds to give away & take home something cool to grow |

• 10am - 3pm | Mobile Device Film Making Workshop (Virtual) | FREE_EVENT | Learn how you can break into film making with a budget-friendly setup |

• 10am - 4pm | Seedy Saturday | FREE_EVENT | Swap seeds, make friends, connect with local experts & shop a small vendor market |

• 10am - 4pm | Edmonton Parrot Show | Far from foul, yet extremely fowl | Get up close & personal for FREE-$7/person |

• 11am - noon | Butter Lambs | Learn how to make a butter lamb centerpiece for your next family gathering | $15-20/person |

• Noon - 5pm | Youth Science Contest | FREE_EVENT | From cool concoctions to tech monstrosities, come on out & see the exhibits |

• 1pm - 3pm | Tracing Days | FREE_EVENT | Join Jennifer Long & Shea Proulx for an artist talk with reception to follow |

• 1pm - 3pm | Storytelling in the Garden | FREE_EVENT | Close out an exceptional art gallery with a selection of featured stories |

• 1pm - 3pm | The Household Doctor | Learn traditional, organic healing methods carried down through generations of Ukrainians | $15-20/person |

• 1:30pm - 4:30pm | Family Adventure Club | FREE_EVENT | Grab the fam & try orienteering or snowshoeing | Or… |

• 1:30pm - 4:30pm | Play Rangers | FREE_EVENT | Drop off the little ones for some snowshoeing, snow fort building & more at this CoE hosted event |

• 2pm - 3pm | Menopause & Weightloss | FREE_EVENT | Get expert advice from a local gym about maintaining good health |

• 3pm start | Kid’s Menu | BY_DONATION | Grab the kids & get ready to sing a load of songs about food |

• 4pm - 7pm | Africanival Sneak Peak | FREE_EVENT | Enjoy an evening of Afro-Carribean culture & see what’s in store for Africanival 2025 |

• 4:30pm - 7pm | Rec Swim | FREE_EVENT | Fasten your flippers & enjoy some time in the pool |

• 5pm - 9:30pm | Extreme Musical Bingo | Test your knowledge of 1950’s thru 2010 obscure tracks for $4-7/person |

• 6pm - midnight | We Are The Stars | FREE_EVENT (I think) | Enjoy galactic themed paintings, music, a fundraiser & more |

• 7pm start | Sober St. Patrick’s Day Open Mic | FREE_EVENT | Listen to & share your own poetry, comedy & more over savoury drinks |

• 7:30pm - 9:30pm | Emilio De Mercato | Celebrate Dante Alighieri’s 760th birthday bash with a smattering of period-correct hits | $27.96/person |

• 7:30pm start | Brahms & Trumpet | Catch the ESO in action for an exhilarating show | $37.50+/person |

• 7:30pm start | Spaghetti Western | The Italian Cowboy country show you never knew you were missing is here for $37-42/person |

• 8pm - 10:30pm | Ryan Simmons & Tony Flanagan | See one red-hot performance featuring various jazz style for $27/person |

• 8:30pm - 11:30pm | Devon Blake | Catch YEG’s hottest country cover band live for $17.31/person |

• 10:30pm - 2:30am | Neon Rang! | Enjoy a neon blacklight fiesta featuring local edm DJ’s for $22.63/person |

Sunday, March 16:

• 10am - noon | Bird Seed Ornaments | FREE_EVENT | Hit up Camrose & make a cute ornament that attracts feathered friends |

• 11am - 1pm | Paint The Ice | Enjoy a short road trip & paint your finest work on a local town’s arena ice | $5/cup of paint |

• Noon - 5pm | Model Train Display | FREE_EVENT | Celebrate your love of trains with fellow enthusiasts |

• 1pm - 2:30pm | Ecstatic Dance Meet (Virtual) | FREE_EVENT | Pull the blinds & dance like no one’s watching (which is true) |

• 1pm - 3pm | Youth Employment Workshop | FREE_EVENT | Youth aged 18-25 can get top tips on resume writing, interviewing & more |

• 1pm - 4pm | Book Swap & Social | Bring a book to swap & take another home | Plus refreshments & more | FREE-$10/person |

• 1:30pm - 4pm | HULA Meetup | FREE_EVENT | Borrow or bring your own ukulele & enjoy some group ukulele therapy |

• 2pm - 4pm | Shamrock Skate | FREE_EVENT | Lace up your bladed boots & enjoy special St. Patrick’s Day themed activities |

• 2pm start | SNAFU: The Baby Tyler Show | FREE_EVENT | Check out this amusing, family friendly puppet show in Leduc |

• 3pm - 5pm | Top Notes Flute Quartet | See several of ESO’s top performers in fastidious array for $17.31+/person |

• 3pm start | Alberta Children’s Choir | Hear 120 young & enthusiastic singers on stage at the Winspear for FREE-$29/person |

• 7pm - 8pm | Nature & Connection | BY_DONATION | Enjoy a vocal fundraiser featuring local choral group Resound | Fundraising for Bent Arrow |

Monday, March 17:

• 3:30pm - 5pm | Dallas Cullen Memorial Lecture | FREE_EVENT | Get an in-depth look at patriarchy, populism & anti-muslim prejudice |

• 6pm - 8pm | Language Classes | FREE_EVENT | Make friends & take joy in learning nêhiyawêwin, traditional language of the Cree Peoples |

• March 17 - 23 | Edmonton Cocktail Week | Hit up a myriad of events & try products from local distilleries | Prices vary |

Thanks for checking in. Have a great week, everyone!