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

Thanks for tuning in. Here’s your local ad-free action report for: Tuesday, January 20 through Friday, January 23, 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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Greetings, friend,

It’s great to have you here!

I’m a little pressed for space this week so in lieu of a short round up, I just want to say that I hope you’re having a superb week!

Slower weekend no doubt, but with plenty of things happening this week, I look forward to catching ya out there = )

Jonah

Some Things To Do This Week:

Tuesday, January 20:

• 10am - noon | Entrepreneur Talks | FREE_EVENT | Learn current ways to protect your businesses digital assets during this keynote presentation |

• 1pm - 5pm | Maker Express | FREE_EVENT | BYO adhesives/tools & get crafty with scrapbooking supplies at the Stony Plain Public Library | 18+ |

• 2pm - 3:30pm | Book Club | FREE_EVENT | Excape the house & enjoy social time while discussing The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon |

• 6pm - 8:30pm | Pipon Ácimowin | FREE_EVENT | Amass with George Desjarlais to listen & connect with traditional Indigenous stories | Light meal |

• 6pm - 8:30pm | Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan | FREE_EVENT | Find a date or fly solo & enjoy this thrilling action film brought to you by Captain Kirk |

• 6:30pm - 8pm | Winter Storytelling | FREE_EVENT | Join Dwane Donald for tea & bannock plus stories that connect us to the lands surrounding us |

• 6:30pm - 8pm | Black Canadian: History, Presence & Anti-Racist Futures | FREE_EVENT | Join Toni Harrison for an inspiring keynote |

• 6:30pm - 8:30pm | Anchor Mens Group | FREE_EVENT | Men, discuss life’s more difficult topics amongst an inclusive & supportive community |

• 7pm - 8pm | Luna Llena | Compagnie Rassegna is set to deliver a Mediterranean beat & you can enjoy the music for $12-17/person |

• 7pm - 8:30pm | Indoor Plant Propagation: Virtual | FREE_EVENT | Discover how you can turn one houseplant into dozens, usually at a very low cost |

• 7pm - 9pm | Pete Paquette | He may not be Elvis, but you “can’t help falling in love” with Pete’s iconic steeze during this live concert | $64/person |

• 7:30pm start | Buzz Brass | Catch a live performance from this extremely talented & Canadian brass quintet who live for the buzz | $35/person |

• 8pm start | Oilers vs Devils | Cheer on Connor McDavid & the rest of the Oil Boys as they take on New Jersey’s finest | $62.40+/person |

• 8pm start | Campfire Comedy | FREE_EVENT | Laugh along to some local comics who strut their stuff while the greatest game (on earth) plays on |

• 8pm - 10:30pm | Tuesday Jam: Andreas Wegner | They say that all musical foundation rests with the bass | Bring a noisemaker & hear it for $5-10/person |

• December 20 & 21 | Youth Clubhouse | FREE_EVENT | This week, local youth can join friends & temporary foe for board games, plus enjoy other activities |

Wednesday, January 21:

• 1:30pm - 3:30pm | D-Stress Workshop | FREE_EVENT | Learn the basics of stress, when it’s good & when it can be detrimental to your health |

• 3pm - 4pm | Fresh & Fierce (Un-parented) | FREE_EVENT | Drop your grade 7 & up child off for an hour of DIY face mack rejuvenation | County-run event |

• 6pm - 10pm | One Love. One Night. One Mission. | FREE_EVENT | Help those caught up in the chaos of Hurricane Melissa for $5+/person | Film screening |

• 6:30pm - 8:45pm | Superman (2025) | FREE_EVENT | Bring friend, a date or fly solo & enjoy a cinematic screening featuring mild-mannered Clark Kent |

• 7pm - 8:30pm | Energy Talks: Long Lasting Chemicals | FREE_EVENT | Explore societal consequences of chemicals as we plan a sustainable future |

• 7pm start | Oil Kings vs Pats | Enjoy an evening of high paced hockey action at low paced beer league pricing | $24.25+/person |

• 7:30pm - 9pm | Golden Girls - The Laughs Continue | “Relive the heartfelt hilarity of four ladies who never stopped being your friends” | $70+/person |

• 7:30pm - 9:30pm | Quejas | Catch a pro-level comedy show entirely in Spanish for $45/person |

• 7:30pm start | Edmonton Story Slam | BY_DONATION | Experience waves of emotion as YEG’s best storytellers vie for the ultimate glory |

• 7:30pm start | Petunia w/ Steve Loree | Support Canadian artists & catch this exciting double header live on stage for $20-25/person |

• January 21 - 25 | Winterruption | Catch dozens of musicians plus a few comics live on various stages around town | Prices vary; start at $20+/person |

• January 21 - February 8 | An Iliad | Enjoy a modern theatrical take on Homer’s well known classic for $25+/person |

Thursday, January 22:

• 10am - 2pm | Edmonton Career Fair | FREE_EVENT | Meet hiring managers & further your career options |

• Noon - 3pm | Supply-Build Canada Career Fair | FREE_EVENT | Blue & white collar, meet hiring managers face-to-face and begin building tomorrow’s future |

• 2:30pm start | Family Literacy Day (Virtual) | FREE_EVENT | BYO supplies& join Barbara Reid for a modelling clay demo | Best suitable for younger children |

• 6pm - 8pm | Business Idea Workshop | FREE_EVENT | Get top tips for finding solvable problems during this intuitive Macewan Business School led workshop |

• 6:30pm - 8pm | Brain Architecture Game | FREE_EVENT | Learn about the role relationships have on early brain development & play tabletop games |

• 6:30pm - 8:30pm | The Farewell (2019) | FREE_EVENT | Find a date, bring a friend or fly solo & enjoy a movie night at your favourite EPL |

• 7pm - 8pm | Sound Bath Meditation | FREE_EVENT | Unwind with soothing musical vibration in this professionally-led meditation |

• 7pm - 9pm | Chinatown Trivia Night | FREE_EVENT | Strut your local knowledge & prove you’re the most Edmontoniast Edmontonian around |

• 7pm - 10pm | Seniors Dance & Social | Come for the live music, socialize & fill your dance card if desired | $12/person |

• 7pm start | Oilers vs Penguins | Usually better at catching fish, these penguins try out ice hockey against Edmonton’s finest | $194.70+/person |

• 7:15pm - 8:30pm | Parkland Poets | FREE_EVENT | Join local wordsmiths at an inclusive open mic where you can share &/or listen (if desired) |

• 7:30pm start | Love Pro Wrestling w/ CWS | Cheer on all your favourite local wrestlers as they duke it out in the ring | $12+/person |

• 8pm - midnight | Carson Cole w/ Axiom Anna | FREE_EVENT | Catch these two blues artists live on stage for one heck of a great show |

Friday, January 23:

• Noon - 1pm | Music & Comics | FREE_EVENT | How does music influence image & story? Find out with an academic keynote & piano recital at the U of A |

• 1pm - 4pm | Pipe Ceremony | FREE_EVENT | All are welcome to join Elder-IN-Residence Fred Campio for this traditional Indigenous Ceremony |

• 2pm - 4pm | Scrabble, Cribbage & More | FREE_EVENT | Bring a friend or fly solo & enjoy an afternoon of games and socialization |

• 2pm - 4pm | All The Beauty & The Bloodshed | FREE_EVENT | Bring a friend or fly solo & see this highly acclaimed, award winning documentary |

• 5pm - 6:30pm | Skate With the Oil Kings | FREE_EVENT | Meet your hometown heroes before lacing your bladed boots & joining them on the ice |

• 6pm - 9pm | Ice Grooves | FREE_EVENT | Lace up your bladed boots & enjoy fun laps with live music from the likes of Tianna J | Swing ‘n Skate on Sunday! |

• 6:30pm - 8pm | Try Field Hockey | FREE_EVENT | Beat the winter blues by adding a new sport to your arsenal of hobbies |

• 7pm - 9pm | STARFest: Premee Mohamed | FREE_EVENT | Enjoy a conversation with this award winning Edmonton-based Author |

• 7pm - 9pm | Disney Pop-Up Party | FREE_EVENT | Youth in grades 7 through 12 can catch all the Disney magic from games, treats, trivia & more |

• 7pm - 9pm | Games Night | FREE_EVENT | Bring a few friends or make new ones before annihilating them on your way to certain victory |

• 7pm - 9pm | BRRRS and the B | Two fiddles, two guitars & three melodies waltz into a… Carrot Coffee House! | Enjoy a terrific show for $5-10/person |

• 7pm start| The Shoresy Classic | The cast from Shoresy will be facing Oilers Alumni including Hemsky, Laraque, Strudwick etc | Be there for $62+/person |

• 7pm start | Love Pro Wrestling | Cheer on all your favourite local wrestlers as they duke it out for all the glory | $33+/person |

• 7:30pm - 9:30pm | Pedro González | Catch this talented, hilarious comic live on stage for $37.80/person |

• 7:30pm start | John Hewitt & The New Americans | Catch this popular Alberta based band live on stage for $30/person |

• 8:30pm - 11:30pm | Karella | When not busy belting out the Canadian Anthem for our beloved sports teams, Karella melds R&B with Soul | Live: $17.31/person |

• January 23 & 24 | Johnny Pogo | Catch a chuckle or two from this stylistically self-depreciating comic for $22+/person |

• January 23 & 24 | Mozart, Mendelssohn & Morlock | ESO brings these talented (though deceased) dudes greatest hits to life | $40+/person |

• Various Dates | Authentic Ukrainian Cooking Classes | Support a local Ukrainian outfit & learn to make some seriously tasty food for $35/person/class |