Bonfire Festival, An Orchid Fair, A Kids Coding Workshop, The Magical World of Mushrooms & Much More!

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

Thanks for tuning in. Here’s your local ad-free action report for: Tuesday, April 1 through Monday, April 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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Some Things To Do This Week:

Tuesday, April 1:

• 2pm - 3pm | Seniors SAiF | FREE_EVENT | Enjoy an included snack/beverage & plus some socialization |

• 3pm - 5:30pm | Youth Clubhouse | FREE_EVENT | Teens can paint, bake & play minute to win it |

• 4pm - 5pm | International Congress | FREE_EVENT | Debate aspects of immigration, multiculturalism & identity at UofA’s St. Jean Campus |

• 7:30pm start | Rose Cousins | This two time JUNO award winner will grace both the stage & your ears | $42-47/person |

• April 1 - 2 | Music of Simon & Garfunkel | Some classic hits performed by your venerable ESO | $119.50+/person |

Wednesday, April 2:

• 8:45am - 11:45am | The Poverty Simulation | FREE_EVENT | Experience poverty first-hand & discover how you can make a difference |

• 7pm - 8:30pm | Writing for Peace | FREE_EVENT | Join a local WiR to overcome war with words |

• 7pm - 9pm | Carroll Baker | This Canadian Country music star is back for one last tour | Be there for $77.41/person |

• April 2 - 6 | Squash Open | Get in the stands & cheer on some highly competitive athletes | $60+/person |

• April 2 - 27 | Edmonton Poetry Festival | MOSTLY_FREE_EVENTS | Share your finest work & enjoy that of others | Prices vary (where applicable) |

Thursday, April 3:

• 10 am - 3pm | Farm Workshop (Virtual) | FREE_EVENT | Get hot tips on building a resilient farm business |

• 2pm - 6pm | Volunteer Drop In | FREE_EVENT | Join to see how your time & energy can make a difference today |

• 6pm - 8pm | Candle Carving | FREE_EVENT | Bring an spent candle & turn it into something cool |

• 6pm - 9pm | Pysanky in the Park | Learn/hone your pysanky skills this Easter season | $30/person |

• 6:30pm - 8:30pm | Board Games Night | Make new friends & enjoy some games | $2.50/hour/person |

• 6:30pm - 8:30pm | Lets Talk Climate | FREE_EVENT | An engaging workshop on climate action & emergency prep |

• 7pm - 10pm | Red Earth Theory w/ guests | See this local punk rock band before they’re famous | $16.72/person |

• 8pm - 10:30pm | Kirby | See Kirby Sewell & band for a night of Jazz & Soul | $33/person |

• April 3 - 5 | Bonfire Festival | Be front row for a series of innovative new improv shows | Prices vary |

• April 3 - 6 | TG Provincials | Cheer on youth gymnasts as they spin & flip their way to the podium | $12-50/person |

• April 3 - 6 | We Are Family | Celebrate decades of music covers from well known family bands | $71+/person |

• April 3 - 6 | Mallory Chipman & Sam The Living | Catch these two talented musicians for $36/person |

Friday, April 4:

• 2:30pm - 4:30pm | Friendly Fridays | FREE_EVENT | Network, learn about construction developments & more |

• 5pm - 8pm | Curls on Campus | FREE_EVENT | Connect with pro stylists & learn top hair tips |

• 6:15pm - 9pm | Any Other Way | FREE_EVENT | Discover the story of underrepresented Canadian Soul singer Jackie Shane |

• 7pm - 9:30pm | 80’s Action Movie Trivia | FREE_EVENT | Bring your A-Game for some epic trivia fun |

• 7pm - 9pm | Heartstrings & Honky Tonks | Catch an evening of Country music for $52/person |

• 7pm - 10pm | Euphoria Gallery | Check out visual art from four local artists | $11.98/person |

• 7pm start | Addison Wall | Join this talented local artist for an up-close performance | $10/person |

• 7:30pm start | Ndidi O | See this BC born Contemporary R&B singer for $20-30/person |

• 8pm - 10:30pm | Rachel Therrien | Catch this trumpet-wielding lead & her Latin Jazz band for $37/person |

• 8pm - midnight | Salsachata Dance Party | Bring a date or fly solo & enjoy lively dancing | $23.76-25/person |

• 8pm - 1:30am | Latin Fiesta | Party with a live performance from Neri Villanueva & her band | $22.63/person | 18+ |

• 10pm - 2am | Asian Glow | Celebrate Asian Pop Culture with themed dance hits all night long | $14.64+/person | 18+ |

• April 4 - 5 | Pops on Parade | Forget planes, ESO brings Hollywood right here to YEG | $37.50+/person |

• April 4 - 5 | Connections//Collisions Cabaret | A highly choreographed performance on things ahead | $20-25/person |

• April 4 - 6 | Orchid Fair | Fans of this flower, gather to see of 15,000 sq/ft of them | FREE-$10/person (entry) |

• April 4 - 6 | Gibbons Boat Show | FREE_ENTRY | Check out the latest boats, win sweet prizes & more |

• April 4 - 12 | The Laramie Project | A insightful performance regarding Matthew Shepard & his death’s impact on human rights | $7-28/person |

• April 4 - 19 | Easter Photos | FREE_EVENT | Take the kids to make a craft, enter to win chocolate & more |

Saturday, April 5:

• 10am - 1pm | Métis Beading Workshop | Learn how to bead a Prairie Rose with local Métis Artist Connie Kulhavy | $35/person | 16+ |

• 10am - 3pm | Seedy Saturday Spring Market | FREE_ENTRY | Find rare heirloom plants, shop many themed vendors & more |

• 11am - 12:30pm | AiR Talk | FREE_EVENT | Enjoy tales from local Artist in Residence Samantha Williams-Chapelsky |

• 11am - 4pm | Lumix Hands-On | FREE_EVENT | Try out all the new Lumix cameras & gear |

• 11am - 5:30pm | Kids Coding Workshop | FREE_EVENT | Kids aged 7-14 can get an intro to robotics in this exciting workshop |

• Noon - 4pm | Zine Fest | FREE_ENTRY | Support local youth writers, try making a Zine, shop the vendor market & more |

• 1pm - 3pm | Dreaming of Fireflies | Learn about regional plants and take home potted seeds to grow | $6.66/person |

• 1pm - 4pm | Live Stakes Workshop | FREE_EVENT | Learn how to prep and propagate Willow stakes & why you want them |

• 1pm - 4pm | Unlock Your Creative Voice | Find your flow state in the fun poetry workshop | $10/person |

• 1pm - 5pm | Continental Soccer Tournament | Bring your cleats or cheer on the action from the sidelines | $8.25-15/person |

• 1:30pm - 2:30pm | Quand Maman Sourit | A theatrical performance about family & love | $15/person |

• 1:30pm - 4:30pm | Neutral Ground | FREE_EVENT | Play board & card games, build Lego, RPG role play & more |

• 2pm - 4pm | Celebration of Poetry | FREE_EVENT | Hear from two poets & share your work on an open mic |

• 2pm start | Cat Kid Musical | Your children will love this hilarious kid-centric performance | $49-58/person |

• 6pm - 11pm | Laughing Bandits Comedy Show | Get your huckahucks out to 9 local comics for $30+/person |

• 7pm - 9pm | Mission Hill Brass Band | Enjoy classics & hits from a concord of brass for FREE-$15/person |

• 7pm - 10:30pm | The Western Thistles | Join this YEG-based folk duo for $33.28/person |

• 7:30pm - 11:30pm | Art Battle | 12 artists, 3 rounds, one champion | Will you be there? | $23.70/person |

• 7:30pm start | The Story of Waylon Jennings | Featuring the discography of this legendary Country singer | $51.10+/person |

• 7:30pm start | Blue Moon Marquee | If it jumps, grooves or swings, these two are on it | You could be too for $40/person |

• 8pm - 10:30pm | Còig | With Celtic roots & contemporary riffery, this three piece band sure shakes things up | $29-34/person |

• 8pm - 10:30pm | Harry Bartlett | Enjoy a string band Jazz performance from this trio for $29/person |

• 10pm - 2am | House Party | Three local DJ’s blaze a path deep into the House music genre | $11.45-15/person |

• 10-pm - 2:30am | S.P.Y. | This legendary DnB artists is taking the stage | Be there for $27.26/person |

• All Day | APEGA Science Olympics | Cheer on local students as they solve engineering challenges | Maybe FREE to watch |

• All Day | National Hockey Card Day | FREE_EVENT | Add up to 27 hockey cards to your collection for FREE |

Sunday, April 6:

• Noon - 4pm | Integrity’s Got Talent | Showcase your skills & support a cause | $30+/person | 16+ |

• 1pm - 3pm | Glengarry Egg Hunt | FREE_EVENT | Bring the kids for an egg-cellent afternoon finding… eggs! |

• 1pm - 4:30pm | Paint and Skate | FREE_EVENT | Paint a local arena’s ice surface before skating all over it |

• 1:30pm - 4pm | Women’s Health | FREE_EVENT | Enjoy snacks & learn about methods to maintain your health | 16+ |

• 2pm - 3:30pm | The Magical World of Mushrooms | FREE_EVENT | Learn all about fungi from local Mycologist Martin Osis |

• 2pm - 3:30pm | Finding Flora - Book Launch | FREE_EVENT | Enjoy a lively conversation with Canadian author Elinor Florence |

• 2pm - 4pm | Make a Tie Dye Shirt | Let loose your inner hippie & leave with a garment of pure, unadulterated style | $10/person |

• 2pm - 4pm | Kina & Yuk | FREE_EVENT | Bring the kids for a movie showing plus snacks |

• 3pm start | From Enchantment to Elegy | Join the USO, AUCC & the Madrigal Singers for an epic, affordable performance | $10-20/person |

• 6pm - 7pm | Afro-fusion Dance Class | Make new friends & break a sweat for $6.66/person |

• 6:30pm start | Red Dirt Skinners | See this rising UK-based duo for $38/person |

Monday, April 7:

• 9am - 3pm | Connect for Food | FREE_EVENT | Enjoy a hearty breakfast & roundtable on the agrifoods industry |

• 4:30pm - 8pm | Cooking for Community - Salvadorian | Cook a cultural meal & enjoy it with new friends| $5/person |

• 5:45pm - 9pm | Plastic, Health & Action | Enjoy a documentary & presentations on the dangers of microplastics | $10-15/person |

• 6:30pm - 9pm | Edify Best Restaurants | Savour a taste of YEG’s best cuisine for $90/person |

• 7pm - 8:30pm | Flycatcher Keynote | FREE_EVENT | Discover this common bird & it’s uncommon annual migration route |

• 7:30pm start | Angela Hewitt | This renowned concert pianist takes to the Winspear stage | Be there for $41.05+/person |

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