Ancient Obsidian and Bison Keynote, Deep Freeze Winter Festival, Tea Blending and Fire Cider, Robin Layne and The Rhythm Makers & much more

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

Thanks for tuning in. Here’s your local ad-free action report for: Saturday, January 17 through Monday, January 19, 2026.

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, January 17:

• 10am - 12:30pm | Learn to Cross Country Ski | Far from easy, this fun winter hobby is both relaxing and a great form of exercise | $12.50+/person |

• 10am start | Jojo’s Magic Circus | The youngest from a family of dedicated performers, Jojo’s tricks and magic will keep you on your toes | $12-17/person |

• 10:30am - noon | Le Temps Dun Café | FREE_EVENT | Grab a coffee (no included) and make new friends while brushing up on your French |

• Noon - 5pm | Ukrainian Star Wool Workshop | Learn an ancient craft derived from a culture centered on harmony in nature | $10/person |

• 1pm - 3pm | FRN One Year Anniversary | FREE_EVENT | Celebrate the Family Resource Network’s first birthday with cake, games & fun activities |

• 1pm - 3:30pm | Indigenous Green Square Beading Workshop | FREE_EVENT | Learn how to make this beautiful & traditional heritage craft |

• 1pm - 4pm | Winter Wonderland | FREE_EVENT | Head on over to the Hairsine Community League for sledding, crafts, maple snacks & more |

• 1pm - 4pm | Family Winterfest | FREE_EVENT | Bring skates & toboggans for some community action before roasting marshmallows & sipping hot cacao |

• 2pm - 4pm | Ancient Obsidian & Bison | FREE_EVENT | Join Dr. Todd Kristensen for a compelling keynote ancient area archeologic history |

• 2pm - 4pm | Community Tea & Bannock | FREE_EVENT | Meet with friends & neighbours for idle conversation over scrumptious cuisine |

• 2pm - 4pm | I’m In This World, Doing | Meet Engineer turned artist Vivian Smith & enjoy browsing her solo exhibition |

• 2pm - 4pm | Drawing & Sound Gathering | Bring nothing but your crafty side & enjoy an afternoon of sound-immersed drawing | $10/person |

• 5pm - 8pm | Book Launch: When Love is a Scam | FREE_EVENT | Join Peter Obiefuna as he releases his current (appears to be) practical guiding book |

• 6pm - 7pm | The Jury: Death by AI | A driverless car, a human death, a case never seen nor heard before | Be seen & be heard for $56.50/person |

• 7pm - 11:30pm | Laurelle’s Big Birthday Band Bash | It’s Laurelle’s big day & you can celebrate with her & three amazing bands | $17.40-20/person |

• 7pm start | Oil Kings vs Americans | Cheer loudly & proudly as your Edmonton Oil Boys Jr take on our southern counterparts | $24.25+/person |

• 7:30pm - 11:30pm | Art Battle | Twelve Artists, three rounds, only one champion & all that glory | Will you be there to see the action? | $23.70+/person |

• 8pm - 10:30pm | Dyrty Byrds feat. Dave Babcock | Catch a night of solemnly somber blues featuring some of Edmonton’s finest | $29/person |

• 8pm start | NieR: Piano Solo Concert | Celebrate the 15th anniversary of the NeiR game series with an epic solo piano exhibition | $70.28+/person |

• 10pm - 2am | Body Heat | Step back in time for a night of glam & bell bottom jeans, plus boppin’ music on the dance floor | $15.18+/person |

• January 17 & 18 | Deep Freeze | FREE_EVENT | Hang out at YEG’s first festival of 2026 featuring freezer racing, ice carving, live music & so much more |

• January 17 & 18 | Edmonton Pet Expo | Meet a bunch of friendly pets in the petting zoo, get skooled on proper etiquette & more | FREE-$18.50/person |

• January 17 - 31 | Vibrotactile | FREE_EVENT | Immerse yourself in a sensory-rich exhibit to experience art via sight & touch |

Sunday, January 18:

• 10am - 5pm | The Wedding Fair | Thinking about getting hitched? | If so, go beyond Pinterest & check out some locally available options | $31.99+/person |

• 10am start | Liv Pilates & Wellness Opening Weekend | FREE_EVENT | Check out a new local business, meet the instructors & grab a snack |

• Noon - 4pm | Robert Burns Celebration | Long dead but never forgotten, commemorate with Celtic dance & an address to the haggis! | FREE-$7/person |

• 1pm - 4pm | Crafternoon | BY_DONATION | BYO crafting supplies & make new friends around this friendly community gathering |

• 1:30pm - 4:30pm | Neutral Ground | FREE_EVENT | Create, play & connect at this regular occurring event, featuring board/card games, fibrecraft & more |

• 1:30pm - 4:30pm | Tea Blending & Fire Cider | FREE_EVENT | Learn medicinal benefits of herbs & mix your own spicy tea blend to take home |

• 2pm - 3:30pm | Robin Layne & The Rhythm Makers | FREE_EVENT | Catch this Juno nominated percussionist & his awesome band for a live stage show |

• 3pm - 5pm | St. Albert Chamber Music Society Concert | Enjoy an afternoon of music presented by a trove of talented musicians | $17.31+/person |

• 6pm - 9pm | Gaming Industry Networking Night | FREE_EVENT | Mix & mingle with other local game designers in a casual setting |

• 6pm start | Oilers vs Blues | Undoubtedly, the only blues felt in the arena on this night will be after the game in the away locker room only | $85.40+/person |

• 7pm - 10pm | Jessie Bird & Aline Deanna | Catch this two extremely talented women, live on stage for $22.63/person |

Monday, January 19:

• 12:15pm - 1pm | Library Concerts | FREE_EVENT | A Cellist, Operatic Vocalist & Harpsichordist walk into a bar… err library | The rest *could be* history |

• 7pm - 8pm | Book Clubs of EPL: Frankenstein | FREE_EVENT | Haunting nightmares since 1818, expect a spooky chat amongst fellow bookworms |

• 7pm - 8:30pm | Audrey’s Genre Bookclub | FREE_EVENT | Join an affinitive crowd for a lively discussion of “The Murder of Mr. Wickham” |

• 7pm - 9pm | Blues Monday | FREE_EVENT | The dead of winter is here, & you can now commiserate to the solidly awesome riffs of Saint & Scream |

• January 19 - 22 | Building & Hardware Showcase | Check out a massive trade show, career fair, enjoy workshops & more | Prices vary.. some FREE stuff |

• January 19 - February 8 | Health Reset | FREE_EVENT | Kick your resolutions off right amidst community & friends, plus get expert guidance along the way |

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