A Robotics Workshop for Kids, Sober Homies Launch Party, Neighbour Day, Men of Motown: Revisited & much more

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

Thanks for tuning in. Here’s your local ad-free action report for: Saturday, June 21 through Monday, June 23, 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:

Saturday, June 21: Summer Solstice

• 9am - 5pm | Ultimate Garage Sale | FREE_ENTRY (public, vendors: $40/space) | Find yourself some treasures & make new friends along the way |

• 9am - 7pm | True North Grappling Summer Open | Are you inspired by passive martial arts? | See a bunch of that in action for $11.98+/person |

• 11am - 3pm | Blatchford Bock Party | FREE_EVENT | Grab a FREE ice cream & enjoy live music, tour a local show home, play games & more |

• 11am - 11pm | Naija Market Day | FREE_ENTRY | Get your African marketplace fix with themed vendors hawking themed goods, cuisine & more |

• 11am - 11pm | Fun Daze | FREE_ENTRY | Nab your little ones & enjoy a day of carnival games, inflatables, live music, fireworks & a whole lot more |

• Noon - 4pm | National Indigenous Peoples Day: AGA | BY_DONATION | Mark the language, culture & history of Indigenous communities from Turtle Island |

• Noon - 4pm | EFRS Open House | FREE_EVENT | Bring the kids to meet their local firefighters, explore the trucks, learn fire safety & more | Directions |

• Noon - 4pm | Nait Auto Body Show n’ Shine | FREE_EVENT | Bring the kids & enjoy a day of hot rods & cool rides | Adjudicated show |

• Noon start | Indiana Jones & The Temple of Doom | Catch this 1985 cult classic on the Met’s big screen for FREE-$14/person |

• 1pm - 4pm | Om Ah Home | FREE_EVENT | Check out works produced by local artist Cui Jinzhe, tour a public instalment & enjoy traditional Chinese cuisine |

• 1pm - 4pm | Elan Summer Solstice Festival | FREE_EVENT | Enjoy fresh beats, sweet treats & a chance to tour some local show homes |

• 1pm - 4pm | National Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration | FREE_EVENT | Head out to Devon for fiddling & jigging, throat singing, dancing & more |

• 1pm - 5pm | Sober Homies Launch Party | FREE_ENTRY | For those currently or formerly battling addiction, meet other folks, enjoy a silent auction & more |

• 1:30pm - 2pm | Sing, Drum & Dance with Garth Prince | FREE_EVENT | Enjoy a 15 minute choral set followed by a 15 minute drum circle |

• 2pm - 5pm | Grand Trunk Gala of Giggles | FREE_EVENT | Explore a CoE facility, meet the staff, try out a program & more |

• 3pm - 10pm | Giselle Denis Open House | FREE_EVENT | Check out a trove of this local artist’s work, grab a refreshment & take something home if desired |

• 5pm start | Burton Cummins & Tom Cochrane | See these two Canadian artists who truly need no introduction | $96+/person |

• 5:30pm - 8pm | ZooBrew Vol. 1 | Crack a cold one with Lucy the elephant (or any other Valley Zoo mainstays) at this epic beer festival | $33.50/person |

• 6pm - 11pm | Chinatown After Dark | Think Taste of Edmonton: Chinatown Edition | Enjoy authentic cuisine & great vibes | Prices vary |

• 7pm - 9pm | A Classical Guitar Concert | An intimate evening of sublime tunes with recent U of A Music grad Carson Sautner (& friends) | $20/person |

• 7pm start | Places // Parting | BY_DONATION | Three local composers known for their classical chops infuse other influences into their scores | Epic |

• 7:05pm start | Love Wins: Riverhawks | Celebrate Pride with themed events & a post game dance party on the field |

• 7:30pm - 11pm | A Fireside Bat Chat | Roast a smokie or two on the open fire while getting the lowdown on all things bats | $22.63/person |

• 7:30pm start | Men of Motown: Revisited | DB’s Big Band is teaming up with The Get Downs for a night of horns & epic vocal harmony | $39-46/person |

• June 21 & 22 | Thousand Faces Festival | FREE_EVENTS (I believe) | Get acquainted with a few of the many cultures & their artistic diversity around YEG |

• June 21 - 27 | Silence | Enjoy an operatic performance about a group of folks who aren’t all they crack themselves up to be | $64-74/person |

• June 21 - 29 | Edmonton International Jazz Festival | Feel the rhythm AND the beat as over 20 acclaimed groups takes to the stage | Prices vary |

• June 21 - July 1 | The Works Art & Design Festival | SOME_FREE_EVENTS | Check out many local art fixtures, make a pet rock, take a paint class & more |

Sunday, June 22:

• 8:30am - 2pm | Tour Alberta Training Ride | FREE_EVENT | Get your heart rate up & help conquer cancer with an epic cycle through Leduc |

• 9am - noon | Northeast Edmonton Bike Tour | Grab your bike & make new friends on this exploratory group ride through the valley trails | $5/person |

• 10am - 1pm | Gut Health: Part 2 | FREE_EVENT | Discover the health benefits of fermented & probiotic foods during this informative workshop |

• 10am - 4pm | Pets in the Park | FREE_EVENT | Support EHS’s outstanding efforts with a walk/run, Dachshund dash, Cat Café, Spandy Andy & more |

• 10:30am - 4pm | Role of Mushrooms on the Environment | Join local mushroom man Martin Osis & learn the basic of mushrooms | $35/person |

• 11am - 1pm | Shrek Tea Party | FREE_EVENT | Dress up as your favourite character & get ogre for trivia, games & more | Food available for purchase |

• 11am - 2pm | Neighbour Day Bike Parade | FREE_EVENT | Kids, BYO supplies & decorate your bike/scooter for a chance to win some awesome prizes |

• 11am - 5:30pm | Robotics Workshop for Kids | FREE_EVENT | Treat your 7-14 year old with an engaging hands-on coding & basic introduction |

• 1pm - 1:30pm | French Conversation Group | Make new friends & enjoy conversing in a Canadian official language | $4/person |

• 1:05pm start | Baseball & Bodyslams: Riverhawks | Get more for your money with an afternoon of wrestling, a ball game & more | $10+/person |

• 2pm - 5pm | Neighbour Day | FREE_EVENT | Don your best swim trunks & take to the pool for a day of water slides, music, games & more |

• 2pm - 6pm | Jasper Place’s Jester Jamboree | FREE_EVENT | Explore a CoE facility, meet the staff, try out a program & more |

• 3pm - 7pm | Summer Sizzler | FREE_ENTRY | Catch up with friends, hit the obstacle course, try a wagon ride & much more |

• 4pm start | Stingers vs Sea Bears | Feel the roar of the crowd & get in the game as YEG’s pro B-Ball team takes down Winnipegs best | $25.10+/person |

• 5pm - 7pm | Groovebox Year End Showcase | Cheer on competitive dance crews as they pulsate to the beat for your viewing pleasure | $24-36/person |

• 8pm - 10pm | Soul Speak Poetry Night | BY_DONATION | Share your deepest thoughts & sit back in support as others do the same |

Monday, June 23:

• 4pm - 8pm | Orchards Farmers Market | FREE_ENTRY | Escape the house/office, meet neighbours & browse this budding vendor market |

• 6pm - 8pm | Build, Test, Learn | FREE_EVENT | Join master project executioner David Ferris & get top tips for when launching your own MVP |

• 7pm - 8pm | Juicing & Natural Nutrition Workshop | FREE_EVENT | Discover how your can boost both your energy & immune system with a healthy fix |

• 7pm - 8:30pm | Audrey’s Genre Book Club | FREE_EVENT | Make new friends & join a lively discussion on a book chosen by Audrey’s staff |

• 7pm start | Carl Mayotte Quintet | Catch this Brazilian influenced five piece jazz super group live on stage for $37-47/person |

Thanks for checking in. Catch you on the flip side = )