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A Keynote on Bears, The Snowflake Festival, Christmas in the Heartland, The Edmonton Youth Orchestra & Much More

Thanks for reading! I hope you have a splendid week = )

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Jonah Chabaniuk
November 26, 2024

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

Thanks for tuning in. Here’s your local ad-free action report for: Tuesday, November 26 through Monday, December 2, 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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Hello my friend, thanks for checking in!

Plenty of things happening this week. Enjoy!

Jonah

Some Things To Do This Weekend:

Tuesday, November 26:

  • 10:30am - 11:30am | Community Tea & Bannock (St. Albert) | FREE EVENT | Meet with friends & neighbours over delicious Indigenous traditional cuisine |

  • 6:30pm - 8pm | Death Cafe | FREE EVENT | Come together & discuss death, dying & our own mortality |

  • 7pm - 8:30pm | Living With Bears in the Biosphere | FREE EVENT | Learn about Black Bear biology, behaviourism & more from a keynote speaker @ EEP |

  • November 26 - December 7 | Brother Rat | Catch this YEG-based performance featuring a live punk band | FREE - $26/person |

Wednesday, November 27:

Thursday, November 28:

  • 2pm - 4:30pm | Two Double Book Launches | FREE EVENT | Enjoy light refreshments & readings as four local authors debut their latest works |

  • 4pm - 7pm | Free Admission @ AGA | FREE EVENT | Explore the Art Gallery of Alberta at no cost to you |

  • 6pm - 8pm | Christmas Card Making | FREE EVENT | Turn your old Christmas cards into new ones @ The Reuse Center |

  • 6:30pm - 9pm | Write Night @ Roam Cafe | FREE EVENT | Bring your current project & write amidst friends in this serene, closed-door cafe |

  • 7pm - 8pm | National Book Week Celebration | FREE EVENT | Gather as three Canadian authors read excerpts from their latest books |

  • 7pm - 8:30pm | Heroic Tails Book Launch | FREE EVENT | Commemorate the book, visit themed vendors & bid on items in the silent auction |

  • 7pm - 9pm | The Bee | FREE EVENT | Be the nerdiest (adult) kid on your block by winning EPLs coveted annual adult-only spelling bee |

  • 7pm start | The Story of Merle Haggard | Enjoy a live performance & learn the backstory on the country music legend | $51.10+/person |

  • 7pm doors | David Nihill: Shelf Help | Catch a laugh from this well known comedic for $44-54/person |

  • 7:30pm start | The Nutcracker & Mozart | ESO performs hits from The Nutcracker & more | Prelude presentation @ 6:45pm | $74.50+/person |

  • November 28 - December 22 | The Blank Who Stole Christmas | A classic performance, with a twist | Who’s ruining Christmas this year? | $5.51+/person |

Friday, November 29:

  • 5:15pm - 7:30pm | Lights Up! (Fort Sask) | FREE EVENT | Featuring glow shows, live music & carolers, face painting, a petting zoo & much more |

  • 5:30pm - 9pm | The Snowflake Festival (St. Albert) | FREE EVENT | Featuring sleight & train rides, petting zoo, street hockey, a craft zone & more |

  • 5:30pm - 9pm | Community Dance | Bust a move on the dance floor & enjoy included refreshments | FREE-$10/person |

  • 7pm start | Firefighters’ Santa Clause Parade (Wetaskiwin) | FREE EVENT | Enjoy a parade featuring local businesses & your home town heroes |

  • 7:30pm - 9pm | Zouk Vibes | FREE EVENT | Catch a free dance lesson from the notorious Chad Detoski & socialize after | All experience levels welcome |

  • 8pm start | Heart | Catch a set from this long-standing rock & roll super group | $53.10+/person |

  • November 29 - December 1 | Lite Up The Nite (Morinville) | FREE EVENT | Featuring ice skating, a parade, entertainment, fireworks & much more |

Saturday, November 30:

  • 9am - 9:45am | Keiki Kids Class | FREE EVENT | Kids aged 6 - 12 can try out a Hawaiian Hula Class for FREE |

  • 9am - 4pm | Winterfest | FREE EVENT | Enjoy live entertainment, a kids zone, a silent auction fundraiser, a vendor market & much more |

  • 10am - 5pm | YEG Nerd Market | FREE ENTRY | Shop at 40+ vendors to find video games & other cool collectables |

  • 10am - 7pm | Christmas in the Heartland | FREE EVENT | Hop in the car & venture into the countryside to see live artisans, crafters, musicians & more |

  • 10:30am - 11:30am | Family Friendly Zumba Party | FREE EVENT | Try Zumba in this FREE 1 hour class, led by CoE | 8+ |

  • 11:30am & 2:30pm | BCG Winter Fun Fest (Leduc) | Raise funds for a cause while enjoying sleigh rides, a toy station, door prizes & more | $20/person |

  • 2pm - 3:30pm | Elmore the Christmas Moose | FREE EVENT | Learn all about Elmore, the Moose who so desperately wished to pull Santa’s sleigh |

  • 2pm - 10pm | Forward Forever Labour Film Festival | FREE EVENT | Showing films celebrating the resiliency & power of the working class |

  • 3pm - 5pm | Dwelling Place - A Choral Christmas Sing-Along | BY DONATION | An evening of Albertan musicians, hot beverages, treats & more |

  • 3pm - 6:30pm | Light Up (Spruce Grove) | FREE EVENT | A DJ dance party, axe throwing, public skating, horse-drawn carriage rides & more |

  • 3pm - 7pm | Lighting Up Ada Boulevard | FREE EVENT | Featuring wagon rides, kids crafts, caroling, hot chocolate, tree lightings & much more |

  • 4pm - 8pm | Winter Whyte Light Up | FREE EVENT | Featuring a variety show, light installations, maple taffy, fire pits & much more |

  • 5pm - 8pm | Santa Claus Parade (Leduc) | FREE EVENT | See the bearded man in red & enjoy a parade featuring local favourites |

  • 6pm - 8pm | Ancient Mbira Rhythms | FREE EVENT | Feel the soulful beats of Mbira music at this FREE live concert |

  • 7pm - 8:30pm | Ozan Ardic | Catch a live performance from this Baku-born Canadian pianist, featuring original compositions & well known classics |

  • 7pm start | The Salvation Army’s Festival of Carols | FREE EVENT | Enjoy a FREE concert at the Winspear featuring three performing groups |

  • 7pm start | Oil Kings vs Cougars | Cheer on the Oil Jr as they take on their BC rivals | $24.25+/person |

  • November 30 - December 1 | Handmade for the Holidays | FREE ENTRY | Discover unique wares sold by local artisans |

Sunday, December 1:

Monday, December 2:

  • 9:30am - 11am | Silly Sprouts Play (Sturgeon County) | FREE EVENT | Join for songs, rhymes, stories & play time | Refreshments provided (for caregivers) |

  • 6:45pm start | YEG Tango | FREE EVENT (I Think) | Bring your partner & dancing shoes & get ready to tangle err… tango! |

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