Benjamin N.S. Williams Live, Let Me Explain!, Community Sock Hop, National Video Game Day & much more

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

Thanks for tuning in. Here’s your local ad-free action report for: Tuesday, September 9 through Friday, September 12, 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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Greetings, friend.

It’s early in the morning as I write this (4am to be exact) and I cannot believe how warm it is outside! Windows open, dark sky peering back at me… amazing!

I feel we’ve been truly fortunate with such prolonged hot climes this year.

This week, enjoy a good mix of indoor & outdoor activities, especially on the weekend.

Hey, anyways. I hope you have a great week & I look forward to catching you out there.

Jonah

Some Things To Do This Week:

Tuesday, September 9:

• 12:30pm - 3pm | Red Shoes Walk | FREE_EVENT | Join others and help raise awareness of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder |

• 6pm - 7pm | Culture of Startups | FREE_EVENT | Discover what it’s like working in a startup environment & see if it’s right for you |

• 6pm - 8pm | You Want Me To What? | FREE_EVENT | Enjoy hilarious tales of ridiculous requests from local business owners |

• 6:15pm - 7pm | Nature & Nurture Lawn Chair Yoga | Bring a lawn chair for guided stretching before leaving with freshly picked veggies | $15+/person |

• 8pm - 10:30pm | Tuesday Jam: Experience Points | Join this high energy five-piece jazz band on stage or just enjoy the show for $5-10/person |

• 9pm - 11:59pm | Tidal Wave Tuesdays | Serving up local bass beats since… it doesn’t matter | Fill your boots for only $9.99+/person |

• September 8 - 13 | St. Albert Dine & Shop Week | FREE_ENTRY | Discover the best of St. Albert with local discounts, special menus, a market & more |

Wednesday, September 10:

• 10am - 11:30am | Coffee & Convos Moms Group | FREE_EVENT | Enjoy an included cup o’ joe plus an expert keynote on “attachment & bonding” |

• 10am - 2pm | Career Fair | FREE_EVENT | Dress to impress & hopefully land sustainable employment |

• 5pm - 7pm | BioAlberta BioEconomy Guild | FREE_EVENT | Discover cellular agriculture in a keynote from Miranda Stahn of New Harvest |

• 5pm - 8pm | Shelterbelt Planning & Tree Care Workshop | FREE_EVENT | Enjoy a light supper, plus presentations from two local woodland experts |

• 5:30pm - 7:30pm | Forest of Hope Unveiling | FREE_EVENT | Join guest speakers & more at this CASP-associated woodlands dedication |

• 6pm - 8pm | Community Showcase | FREE_EVENT | Find local organizations and clubs you can join in the heart of Fort Saskatchewan |

• 6pm start | Songwriters Open Mic | FREE_EVENT | Bring an instrument if desired and share your latest work on a supportive stage |

• 6:30pm - 8pm | Fire Extinguisher Training | FREE_EVENT | Don’t just spray & pray | Learn the basics & P.A.S.S. with tact, should the need arise |

• 7pm - 9pm | St. Albert Photography Club Open House | FREE_EVENT | Break out your camera & find new friends amidst door prizes & refreshments |

• 7pm - 9pm | Soul Man | Broadway & Stratford star Lee Siegel takes to the stage, and you can enjoy his suave performance for $59.50/person |

• 7pm - 11pm | Game Dev Munch | FREE_EVENT | Current or aspiring game devs can enjoy appetizers while discussing video game development |

• 7:30pm - 9:30pm | Jules Balluffi | Get a kick out of this Canadian stand-up comedian for only $20.07/person |

Thursday, September 11:

• 10:30am - noon | Introduction to 3D Printing | Paper printing is so last year! | Get started on bringing your wildest ideas to life in this introductory class |

• Noon - 1pm | Michael Pal: The New Right to Vote | FREE_EVENT | Grab a seat & enjoy a short keynote from this UOttawa Law Professor |

• 2pm - 3pm | St. Albert Walking Tour | Make the most of these blissful fall climes with a guided tour around the heart of St. Albert | $3/person |

• 5pm - 7pm | Probable Crisis w/ Denim | FREE_EVENT | Bring a lawn chair & catch these two acts live on stage in Fort Saskatchewan |

• 6pm - 8pm | Non-Profit Treasurer Workshop | FREE_EVENT | Join Isabelle Hebert from ATB & gain insight on this role within a structured NPO |

• 6pm - 8pm | Benjamin N.S. Williams | FREE_EVENT | Bring a lawn chair & enjoy the final outdoor concert of this series for the current season |

• 6pm - 8pm | Idea Generator Workshop | FREE_EVENT | Engage in a three week workshop & learn how to find (and hone) problems worth solving |

• 6pm - 8:30pm | Let Me Explain! | FREE_EVENT | Join a panel of local experts on random topics & learn something new from their invigorating presentations |

• 6pm - 9pm | Family Research Night | FREE_EVENT(I think) | Uncover your Beaumont heritage with help from the local historical society |

• 7pm - 1am | B.E.A.T. Lab | Who needs sleep when you’ve got beats? | Forge friendships & make music with other creators for $6.73/person |

• 7pm - 9pm | Garden Club Speaker Meeting | Join expert Julia MacDonald & learn insightful tips for growing hardy and tender roses | FREE-$5/person |

• 7pm - 9pm | Veterans Writing Workshop | FREE_EVENT | Veterans and currently serving military members are invited to meet & share their stories |

• 7:30pm start | Lynyrd Skynyrd: Celebrating 50 Years | Catch this iconic band live on stage for $50+/person |

• September 11 - 16 | Fall Book Sale | FREE_ENTRY | With winter on the way, fill your bookshelves with iconic titles at bargain prices |

Friday, September 12:

• 11am - noon | St. Albert Botanic Park Tour | FREE_EVENT | Explore a colourful display of carefully cultivated Zone 3 plants |

• 2pm - 4pm | Scrabble, Cribbage & More | FREE_EVENT | Bring a friend or make new ones and sharpen your mind over classic board games |

• 4:30pm start | Morgan Wallen: I’m The Problem | Catch this well-known country music singer live on stage for $100+/person |

• 5pm - 10pm | Westblock Glenora Night Market | FREE_ENTRY | Enjoy live artists & DJ’s while shopping a bustling local vendors market |

• 6pm - 8:30pm | Community Sock Hop | Head five minutes north of Edmonton & celebrate 100 years of Namao’s Hall with music, dancing & more | $5/family |

• 7pm - 9pm | The Stevie Project | Get your Mac on with a tribute concert to Stevie Nicks | $64.75/person |

• 7pm - 10pm | Dying Remains, Marrow, Prebreaker, Furthermore | Catch four local rock acts live on stage for $20+/person |

• 7:30pm start | Music of the Night | Celebrating the discography of Andrew Lloyd Webber, enjoy an epic performance for $55+/person | St. Albert (13th) |

• 10:30pm - 2:30am | Simon Doty w/ guests | Catch this iconic house artist live on stage for $28.69+/person |

• Sept 12 - 14 | AsiaFest | FREE_ENTRY | Uncover heart-stopping performances, tantalizing traditional cuisine, a vendor market, eating contest & so much more |

• Sept 12 - 14 | National Video Game Day | FREE_EVENT | Try local games, compete in a friendly tournament & more at select EPL locations |

• Sept 12 - 14 | Baskets in the Garden | Learn how to make a traditional woven basket from materials commonly found in Alta yards & gardens | $15+/person |