A Pottery Workshop, History Explorers, Birds & Beasts Lecture, IWD Redefine Possible Hackathon, & Much More

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

Thanks for tuning in. Here’s your local ad-free action report for: Tuesday, March 25 through Monday, March 31, 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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Some Things To Do This Weekend:

Tuesday, March 25:

• 1pm - 3pm | The Kitchen | Learn how to make healthy homemade granola bars | $6/person |

• 6pm - 8pm | Sun Catcher Workshop | Break out your artistic side & build your very own sun catcher | $15/person |

• 7pm - 9pm | Gamecamp | FREE_EVENT | Current & aspiring game devs can join David Gillen’s keynote on modern texturing workflows |

• 8pm - 10:30pm | Tuesday Jam | Bring your horn & join the Underflow Ensemble for $5-10/person |

• 8:30pm - 10pm | Campfire Comedy | FREE_EVENT | Chuckle along to six local comics | 18+ |

• March 25 - 27 | History Explorers | FREE_EVENT | Break out your inner sleuth & discover the secrets of our local past |

• March 25 - 27 | Youth Clubhouse | FREE_EVENT | Recreate nifty science experiments, craft origami & play some games |

• March 25 - 27 | Staples Kids | FREE_EVENTS | Make a mini magician, play with kinetic sand & try finger loom crafts |

• March 25 - 27 | Lego Robotics | FREE_EVENT | Kids grade 6-9 can try their hands at building & programming lego robots |

• March 25 - 30 | Kids Break | FREE_EVENTS | Make caterpillar crafts, play with Hot Wheels, enjoy Dr. Seuss & more |

Wednesday, March 26:

• 10:30am - 3pm | Cansel Showcase | FREE_EVENT | Check out the latest in 3D tech & related AI advancements |

• 11am - 1pm | Green Engineering | FREE_EVENT | Get the low down on biophilic design & sustainable architecture | |

• 1pm - 3pm | Mental Motion | FREE_EVENT | Kids in grade 6 & up can boost their cognitive prowess through exciting activities |

• 2pm - 4pm | Crocheting | FREE_EVENT | Bring your fibre craft project or borrow some supplies & make likeminded friends |

• 5pm - 8:10pm | EFRS Fire Cadet Info | FREE_EVENT | Become a local fire cadet & learn how to apply with EFRS |

• 5:30pm - 8:30pm | Tech Wednesdays | FREE_EVENT | Mix & mingle with other tech folks in the YEG region |

• 6pm - 9pm | Beyond The Barrel | Taste test rum from a local, female & indigenous owned distillery | $85.82/person |

• 6pm - 9pm | Bridal Fashion Show | See the latest in bridal fashion & support a good cause | $25045/person |

• 7pm - 8:30pm | Music in Orbit | FREE_EVENT | Join the UofA’s Dr. Brian Fauteux for the release of his book |

• 7:30pm start | The Beach Boys | Take the T-Bird away to the expo & catch these rockers for $52.50+/person |

• 7:30pm start | Your Voice Matters | Enjoy an evening of monologues from the Leduc Drama Society | $12/person |

• March 26 - 30 | The Prom | Striking chords & learning lessons, this theatrical performance explores a modern theme |

Thursday, March 27:

• 10am - 11:30am | At Home Alone | FREE_EVENT | Children can learn how to manage the house while the adults are away |

• Noon - 1pm | Birds & Beasts | FREE_EVENT | Learn all about Imperial Court dress codes during the Mind & Qing Dynasties |

• Noon - 1:30pm | Ryan Beaton Lecture | FREE_EVENT | Learn about the legacy of “enfranchisement” under the Indian Act | Lunch provided |

• 1pm - 4pm | SDX 48 | Challenge offenders inhibiting social innovation during this generative conversation | $6.66/person |

• 1:30pm - 3:30pm | Teen Retro Gaming | FREE_EVENT | Teens 12-18 can drop in for Super Nintendo, Vectrex & more |

• 2pm - 4pm | Flower Sketching Workshop | Join local artist Edwin Aquino & learn how to draw tulips | $5/person |

• 3pm - 6pm | Trade Connections | FREE_EVENT | Girls & women can network with other women leading the charge in Alberta’s trades |

• 4pm - 6pm | Sustain YEG | FREE_EVENT | Help create a more social, environmental & economically sustainable Edmonton |

• 4pm - 7pm | DIY Date Night | FREE_EVENT | Take in our local AGA, then hit the valley trails for a stroll beneath the stars |

• 5:30pm - 8pm | Preserving Your Prized Possessions | Get insider knowledge on preserving your antiques for $21/person |

• 6pm - 11pm | Neutral Ground Launch Party | Support local artists & enjoy an evening of live tunes for FREE-$20/person |

• 6:30pm - 8:30pm | Pottery Workshop | Hand-turn your own dish & learn the basics of this neat craft | $54.58/person |

• 6:30pm - 9pm | Juried Shows Workshop | FREE_EVENT | Learn the processes for jurying art shows & find out how to get qualified |

• 6:30pm - 9pm | Legacy Project Conference | FREE_EVENT | Get a leg up on your art education thanks to a CCLF grant |

• 7pm - 8pm | Trivia Night | BY_DONATION | Think your know 70’s - 90’s pop culture? | Test your knowledge here |

• 7pm - 8:30pm | African Urban Echos | FREE_EVENT | Join local PhD student Jide Salawu for the release of this poetry collection |

• 7:30pm start | Susan Aglukark | This Child | Enjoy the 30th anniversary of this album from this celebrated Canadian musician | $47-49/person |

• 8pm - 10:30pm | Jesse Dietschi Trio | When a jazz group is led by an upright bassist, you know it’s gonna be good | $27/person |

• March 27 - 30 | Home & Garden Show | See top tips & tricks for your home & yard design | FREE-$16/person |

• March 27, 29 & 30 | Ravel & Gershwin | Classical meets jazz in this stunning performance led by Alain Trudel | $37.50+/person |

• March 27 - 30 | Rock & Gem Show | Browse an assortment of rocks & gems at this vendor market | FREE-$3/person (entry) |

Friday, March 28:

• 2pm - 4pm | 90’s Sublimation Keychain | FREE_EVENT | Drop in & create your very own accessory |

• 7pm - 9pm | Games Night | FREE_EVENT | Grab your buds & enjoy games, snacks & more |

• 7pm - 9:30pm | Disney Trivia | FREE_EVENT | Think your know Elsa AND Snow White? | Bring your team & prove it |

• 7pm - 10pm | Curated Concert Series | Three local performers, one low price | $17.31/person |

• 7pm start | SCA Jazz Combo | Enjoy some great Jazz while supporting four young musicians | $10/person |

• 7pm start | Love Pro Wrestling | Get hyped by the ring for $33-66/person |

• 7:30pm - 9:30pm | Derek Seguin | Catch a laugh or two from this pro jokester | $49.50/person |

• 7:30pm start | Annual Spring Concert | Join the UofA’s mixed chorus for their 81st edition of singing & handbells | $20-25/person |

• 8pm - 10:30pm | Roy Haynes Tribute | Celebrate this jazz legend with drums & melody | $27/person |

• 8pm - midnight | Stephen Curtis, Alliance White, Michael Bailer & The Johnny Lemons | See four local bands before they’re famous | $16.72/person |

• 10pm - 2am | Afro Era | FREE_ENTRY (before 10:30pm) | Experience African music from across generations |

• March 28 - 29 | Zero Lab | Local dancer Ainsley Hillyard presents an original performance with deepened meaning |

• March 28 - 30 | Enoch Cree Nation Traditional Powwow | Experience powerful drumming & enigmatic dancing | Unsure of cost |

• March 28 - 30 | GOBfest | Make new friends, win prizes & dominate games of board | $10-60/person |

Saturday, March 29:

• 10am - 4pm | Country Living Expo | FREE_EVENT | Get the deets on country living & why it’s so rad |

• 10:30am - noon | Stitching the 90’s | FREE_EVENT | Design & stitch a small wall hanging to take home |

• 11am - 2pm | Bluey Meet & Greet | FREE_EVENT | Meet this friendly, lovable character |

• Noon - 3pm | TCLI Digital Library Launch | FREE_EVENT | A wealth of Afro-Caribbean literature right at your fingertips |

• Noon - 4pm | Pysanka Workshop | Decorate an egg & partake in Ukrainian culture | $30-40/person |

• 1pm - 5pm | Joint Exhibition | FREE_EVENT | Meet two local authors & celebrate their work |

• 3pm - 6pm | Community Dialogues | FREE_EVENT | Help promote educational justice for underrepresented groups |

• 5pm start | Paddling Film Fest | See the world’s waterways, browse a market & more | $22.50-25/person |

• 6pm - 10:30pm | Krazy Karaoke | Win prizes, eat pizza & sing your heart out | $50-100/person |

• 6:30pm - 9pm | The Cube Grand Opening | FREE_EVENT | Celebrate this new multicultural community arts hub |

• 7pm - 9pm | STARfest | FREE_EVENT (I believe) | Join Alberta author Jessica Waite to hear her story, ask questions & more |

• 7pm - 10pm | Jessica Jalbert & Aaron Parker | Enjoy easy listening indie folk for $17.31/person |

• 7pm - midnight | The Cheremosh Ukrainian Dance Company | Enjoy an included drink & some cultural dancing for $17.31/person |

• 8pm - 10:30pm | Kennedy Jenson | This Jazz great is back in YEG for one night only | $31/person |

• 8pm - 1am | The Grand Circus | Enjoy great grub, live music, roaming performers & more | $69-99/person |

• 10pm - 2am | DJ Triple Header | Hit the dance floor to the tracks of three local jockeys | $11.45/person |

• 10pm - 2:30am | Shambhala Pre-Party | See Keys n Krates plus two other acts for $30/person |

• March 29 - 30 | Indigenous Artist Market | FREE_ENTRY | Browse the best of local treats & handmade wares |

Sunday, March 30:

• 10am - 12:30pm | Running Bodies II | Make friends, enjoy brunch & a friendly job | $33.28/person |

• 1pm - 3pm | Rec Skate | FREE_EVENT | Spring may be here but skating is still in session |

• 1pm - 8pm | Sowing Seeds For Change | FREE_EVENT | Enjoy several films on pertinent issues, plus dinner |

• 4pm - 6pm | African Choir & Drum Workshop | Learn the rhythms & harmonies of African choral music | $11.98/person |

• 7pm start | Kane Brown | See this country music star for $67.40+/person |

Monday, March 31:

• 10am - 5pm | Redefine Possible Hackathon | FREE_EVENT (maybe) | Young women aged 12-19 can flex their cranium’s for a chance to win big prizes |

• 4pm - 6:30pm | Game Dev Connect | FREE_EVENT | Enjoy keynotes from local pros & networking opportunities | NAIT hosted |

• 7pm - 8:30pm | Farming Cells | FREE_EVENT | Learn about the fascinating field of Cellular Agriculture |

• 7pm - 8:30pm | Audrey’s Book Club | FREE_EVENT | Meet fellow bookworms & discuss a predetermined read |

• 7pm start | Magic Monday | Bring your deck & get ready for plenty of fierce competition, plus an included pint | $10.92/person |

• 8pm start | Tommy Emmanuel | Enjoy a stellar performance from this virtuoso & certified CGP for $83.40+/person |

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