Bannock Tacos, Farmfair International, Yikes! Film Festival, Airmen and Authors & much more

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

Thanks for tuning in. Here’s your local ad-free action report for: Tuesday, November 4 through Friday, November 7, 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 great to have you here.

I am very under-the-weather and just sort of hammered this edition out between fever dreams so if you see more spelling errors than usual… my apologies!

If you’re looking for some inspiration, Farmfair International returns this week to Edmonton. A premier annual agriculture event, attendees can enjoy a host of FREE and low cost activities.

Now if cows aren’t your thing, but music is, I can understand that. Also see Folk Duo Halfway Home, live, at no cost to you!

And a final thought… mythical local legend Chad Detoski will be hosting another Bachata instruction and social. Bring a date or fly solo & enjoy learning a smooth dance style from one of the best instructors Edmonton has to offer!

These and 90+ other events in these two editions. Catch ya out there = )

Jonah

Some Things To Do This Week:

Tuesday, November 4:

• 9am - 4pm | Clean Air Forum: Social Event | Meet the municipalities & groups who’re going further to ensure we all have clean air | $30.01/person |

• 10:30am - noon | Introduction to 3D Printing | FREE_EVENT | Design a keychain on TinkerCAD & watch it print before your eyes |

• 1pm - 4pm | Ed Talks: Thriving Through Change | Join five local business leaders for a conversation on change | $55-75/person |

• 2pm - 3pm | Seniors SAiF Space | FREE_EVENT | Older adults can meet up & socialize while enjoying tailored programming |

• 6pm - 7:30pm | A Sichel Wine Tasting | Meet 6th generation wine man James Sichel & enjoy some of his family’s finest | $65.23/person |

• 6:30pm - 8pm | On Women, On the Land | FREE_EVENT (I believe) | Meet with local WiR Anna Marie Sewell for an engaging chat on our own humanity |

• 6:30pm - 8pm | For Girls, by Girls | FREE_EVENT | Girls aged 8-17 can build confidence through sports & connection at this instructor-led event |

• 7pm - 8:30pm | A Conversation with Jessica Waite | FREE_EVENT | Join this local author for an engaging chat about her marriage memoir |

• 8pm - 10:30pm | Tuesday Jam: The Worst Pop Band Ever | Grab your instruments or just join in for some really bad pop music | $5-10/person |

• November 4 & 5 | Youth Club House | FREE_EVENT | This week, youth can learn how to make bannock tacos & explore some urban wildlife |

Wednesday, November 5:

• Noon - 1pm | Lessons from a Major Energy Retrofit (virtual) | FREE_EVENT | Get an inside look on the nuances of energy retrofits in multifamily homes |

• 3:15pm - 5:45pm | Recreational Swim | FREE_EVENT | Don your water wings & enjoy some hydro therapy in a local pool |

• 4pm - 7pm | Douglas R Wilson Lecture | FREE_EVENT | Join Dr Ewan Affleck for a talk on our crumbling healthcare system & what could be done to save it |

• 5pm - 7pm | National Geographic Dig Event | FREE_EVENT | Go on a prehistoric adventure at various Staples stores around town |

• 5:30pm - 10pm | Cannes Lion: Best of Commercials 2025 | Celebrate the most creative ads run this past year & support a great cause | $45/person |

• 6pm - 9pm | Run The Tables | FREE_EVENT | Join famous Disc Jockey John Healy for a master tour through the decks |

• 6:30pm - 9pm | Henry Marshall Tory Lecture | FREE_EVENT | Get an education-grade lecture from a local U of A Political Sciences Professor |

• 7pm - 9pm | Swimming in Sound | FREE_EVENT | Hang out with local artists Ian Crutchly & Ethan Bokma for some creative sound making |

• 7pm - 10pm | Airmen & Authors | FREE_EVENT | Join local authors Norman S. Leach & Roger Gunn for a evening of history, process & dialogue |

• 7pm start | Oil Kings vs Rebels | Enjoy great hockey at superb prices | $24.25/person |

• 7:30pm - 9pm | Dan Brodribb | a recent Grindstone winner is bringing the laughs | Enjoy a great comedy show for $20.07/person |

• 7:30pm start | Shania & Friends | The UK’s premier Shania Twain tribute band is coming & you can them live for FREE-$65/person |

• November 5 - 8 | Farmfair International | SOME_FREE_EVENTS | Tour farms, find your cowboy/girl, checkout canine agility, a petting zoo & so much more |

Thursday, November 6:

• 2pm - 6pm | Volunteer Drop In | FREE_EVENT | Enjoy cookies & refreshments while learning about ways you can make a difference in your community |

• 2pm - 6pm | Nakiskâtowin: An Indigenous Partnership Celebration | FREE_EVENT | Featuring engaging discussions & networking opportunities |

• 5pm - 10pm | Moonlight Madness | FREE_ENTRY | Enjoy live carollers & entertainment, elves, cozy firepits & after hours shopping |

• 6pm - 9pm | Jason Gregor Pizza Pigout | Enjoy all-you-can eat pizza at this 18+ event for $30/person |

• 6pm start | VFS Info Session | FREE_EVENT | Think you have what it takes to make outstanding cinematography | Learn about Vancouver’s Film School here |

• 6pm start | Learn to Square Dance | FREE_EVENT | Get top tips and bust a move or two at this country music shakedown |

• 6:30pm - 8:30pm | Get Ready in the Neighbourhood | FREE_EVENT | Get community strengthening & emergency management tips |

• 7pm - 8pm | Hatha Yoga | Make new friends and stretch out the muscles east of Sherwood Park for $10/person |

• 7pm start | Aysanabe w/ Asko | Enjoy a night of music with an album release for $31.83/person |

• 7:30pm - 9:30pm | Canadian Steam: 18+ | “Its Whose line is it anyways? - Meets the great white north” | Enjoy this hilarious show for $52.48+/person |

• 7:30pm start | Maria Dunn | Enjoy a live performance from this 2022 JUNO award winning Folk artist for $35.70+/person |

• 8pm - 10:30pm | Aretha Tillotson: Kinda Out West Album Release | Enjoy a live upright bass (led band) jazz performance for $30/person |

• November 6 - 8 | Yikes Film Festival | Indie horror films are making their way into the city this weekend | Get scared for $27+/person |

• November 6 - 9 | Gross Indecency: The Three Trials of Oscar Wilde | Concordia’s theatre troupe brings us this theatrical | See it for $16.48+/person |

Friday, November 7:

• 10am - 10:30am | R.E.A.D. with the RCMP | FREE_EVENT | Children aged two to five can enjoy a story read by a local RCMP officer |

• 1pm - 2:30pm | Poetry & Prose | FREE_EVENT | Share your latest poems, lyrics, short stories & more on this open mic |

• 3pm - 6pm | VFS Live Auditions | FREE_EVENT | Strut your stuff and see if you have what it takes to become a theatrical superstar |

• 6pm - 7:30pm | A Photogenic Prairie Trilogy | FREE_EVENT | Join local photographer Kyler Zeleny for a trip around the Western Canada, via photos |

• 7pm - 9pm | Rocky Mountain Wine and Food Festival | Eat, drink & be merry with friends and neighbours at this annual celebration | $25+/person |

• 7pm - 9pm | Drifting Tunes | After three decades of acoustic music (and a few name changes), see this inspiring Canadian Duo for $5-$10.50/person |

• 7:30pm start | Pop Icons: From Prince to Whitney | Catch a sensational performance from your #1 ESO for $40+/person |

• 7:30pm start | Brad Paisley | You may not get any mud on your tires heading downtown, but you can still enjoy this Country Music Star for $72.25+/person |

• 7:30pm start | Dylan Ella EP Release (w/ friends) | Enjoy a night of live local music for $15-$20/person |

• 7:30pm start | Bachata Vibes | FREE_EVENT | Join local dance legend Chad Detoski for a dance lesson & social | Great date night or singles hangout |

• 7:30pm start | Halfway Home | FREE_EVENT | Enjoy a mesmerizing live Folk music performance from this duo, at no cost to you |

• 7:30pm start | The Woodshed | See thisAlberta-based Modern Folk Duo live in Fort Saskatchewan for $35+/person |

• November 7 & 8 | Martha Chaves | Catch a laugh or two from this Comic for $30/person |

• November 7 - 9 | Work of our Hands Showcase | FREE_ENTRY | Check out a bunch of handcrafted pottery from a talented local artist |