Don Berner Big Band, IDEE Showcase Vol III, CatVideoFest, A 100+ Antiques Vendor Market & a bit more

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

Thanks for tuning in. Here’s your local ad-free action report for: Saturday, August 2 through Monday, August 4, 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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Well then,

A rather strange week this time around. Far less than the usual number events happening this weekend. I looked around for quite a while for this episode…

I’m chalking it up to the long weekend & folks kicking back with family. Which is great, if the case.

I hope you have an amazing long weekend, and thanks again for stopping by = )

Jonah

Some Things To Do This Weekend:

Saturday, August 2:

• 11am - 4pm | Community BBQ | FREE_EVENT | Connect with neighbours and friends over burgs & dogs |

• Noon - 4pm | Fire Station Open House | FREE_EVENT | Bring your little ones & meet real life firefighters, explore their domains, trucks & more | Directions |

• Noon - 6pm | Jenesia Band & Don Berner Big Band | FREE_EVENT | Catch two phenomenal Edmonton-based groups in a fab outdoor setting |

• 1pm start | Elks vs Tiger Cats | Cheer on your hometown favourite football team as they take on the boys from Hamilton | $24.25+/person |

• 1:30pm - 3:15pm | The Wizard of Oz (1939) | FREE_EVENT | Bak in the glory of a true classic as you watch to your hearts content |

• 2pm - 4:15pm | Jaws | FREE_EVENT | If you’re name’s Harry, then don’t have bad hat, but do enjoy this classic flick | That applies to everyone else, too |

• 3:30pm start | CatVideoFest | Help raise funds for shelter cats in need & enjoy 75 minutes of cute cat videos on the big screen | $11-14/person |

• 4pm - 10pm | Summer in the Center | FREE_ENTRY | Browse a bustling night market while enjoying tunes from Calan & Cole, Alexis Wright and others |

• 6pm - 10pm | IDEE Showcase Vol III | FREE_EVENT | Support local artistic youth by checking out their latest works in this show & tell-like evening |

• 7:05pm start | Riverhawks: Back to the 90’s | Home base turns 30 this week & the boys are celebrating with 90’s hits & throwback prizes | $10-32/person |

• 7:30pm start | Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue | Four old gals take to the stage for the latest edition of their own hilarious theatricals | $65.35+/person |

• 8pm - 9pm | Stocks & Stones | FREE_EVENT | Catch this percussion-based marimba band live in YEG | And I must say, they’re pretty groovy live |

• August 2 - 4 | Edmonton Heritage Festival | FREE_ENTRY | See for yourself the hub of multiculturalism in YEG | Traditional cuisine, music, performances & so much more! |

Sunday, August 3:

• 1:05pm start | Riverhawks: Christmas Came Early | Visit Summertime Santa, balloon rides, baseball & more | Pooches welcome | $10-32/person |

• 1:30pm - 4:15pm | Wicked | FREE_EVENT | Bring the kids for a fun movie together at the library |

• 2pm - 3:30pm Inside Out | FREE_EVENT | Grab your littles and head over for a fun family movie on the big screen |

• 2pm - 3:45pm | Moana 2 | FREE_EVENT | Nothing to say except… you’re welcome! | Bring the kids or a date & enjoy a fun movie together |

• 2pm - 4pm | Sunday MakeBreak: Autumn Hoop Wreath | Purchase a hoop wreath and make it your own with provided decorations | Cost varies by hoop |

• 4pm start | Stingers vs Rattlers | What sounds like a battle of the snakes is, in fact a battle of the basketball | Cheer the boys to victory for $25+/person |

• 6pm - 10pm | Atomic Improv | Hilarity will ensue at this improvised comedy show & you could be busting a gut for $12.06+/person |

Monday, August 4:

• 9am - 4pm | Antique Mall Vendor Market | FREE_ENTRY | Hit up over 100 antique vendors to find the best antique trinkets & treasures |

Thanks for checking in. I hope you have a fantastic week = )