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Elks Home Opener, A Carnival in the Ice District, A City-Led Bike Ride & A Whole Lot More!

Week of Thursday, June 6 through Wednesday, June 12. Thanks for reading = )

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Jonah Chabaniuk
June 06, 2024

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

Thanks for tuning in. Here’s your local ad-free action report for: Thursday, June 6 through Wednesday, June 12, 2024.

I cover: Weekend Events & Entertainment.

If you’re enjoying this informative ad-free publication, please share it with your friends.

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Update: Hello my friends. It’s been a wonderful experience writing to you all each week. I have some unfortunate-ish news… I’ve had to cease the Live Bands write up.

Following last week’s post, Google sent me a “final warning” that I’d start having deliverability issues with the publication if I didn’t shorten it.

As a result, where the Live Bands listings used to be, I’ve added links to each venue’s Events Page, where one can look to see whats on.

To all of you, thanks for your ongoing support of this publication. If you have any comments, questions or concerns, send it my way by replying to any emails you receive from me. It’s always awesome to hear from you people.

Now, back to the good stuff!

Some Things To Do This Weekend:

Thursday, June 6:

  • Ice District Carnival | Runs Thu, Jun 6 - Sun, June 9 | Expect 25+ Rides, a midway, concessions & more | First annual | Ride all day passes are $34-$45 | Starts @ 3pm |

  • Games Night @ Diced on 124st | Head down on Thursday nights for some epic (board) gaming @ Diced | At $4/person/hour, this budget-friendly activity makes for a great date night | Starts @ 6:30pm |

  • Royal Canadian Circus | Runs at various times between June 6 & 16 | Tickets range from $39.58-$69.78/person | Plenty of acts including high wire, flying trapeze, human cannonball, aerialists & more | First Show @ 7pm |

Friday, June 7:

  • Stay & Play for Children aged 0-6 | Strathcona County sponsored drop in program | Meet families in your community | Runs 9:30 - 11:30 am |

  • Seniors Week @ Royal Alberta Museum | FREE ENTRY for those aged 65 & up | Runs June 4 - 9 | Check business hours here | Museum opens @ 10am, 6 days/week (closed mondays) |

  • West Block Night Market | FREE ENTRY | Night Market feat. local artisans, delicious food & live music under the stars | Runs Friday & Saturday night | Starts Friday @ 5pm |

  • Edmonton Riverhawks vs Nanaimo Night Owls | Home opener @ Remax Field | Get 9 innings of entertainment for as low as $9.99/person | Take me out to the ball game 🎵 | Starts @ 7:05pm |

  • Bachata Vibes, Dance Lesson & Social | FREE EVENT | Hosted by the Legendary Chad Detoski @ Rhythms Dance Studio on Whyte | Bring a friend or go solo | Runs 7:30pm - 9pm |

  • Decimate Metalfest in Millet | $60-$130/person if paying in advance | Large lineup | All ages welcome (as per website) | Runs Friday & Saturday | Starts on Friday, time unknown |

Saturday, June 8:

  • Africanival | Celebrate Edmonton’s African & Afro-culture communities | Enjoy artists, a fashion show, drum session, flag parade & more | Runs June 8 & 9 | Starts at 9am |

  • Kids Crafts @ Michaels | FREE EVENT | Bring the little ones down to paint their very own rock | Runs 10am-noon @ participating locations |

  • Kids Can Catch in Ft Sask (Fishing) | FREE EVENT | Pre-registration required (see link) | All ages are welcome | Learn to set up a rod & practice fishing in the pond | Prizes, food & more | Runs 10am - 3pm |

  • Family Fun Day @ Central Park (Spruce Grove) | Featuring live music, a magician, planting, dance lessons, face painting & a lot more | Surely something for everyone | Runs 10am - 4pm |

  • Northern Bricks (Lego Event) @ Glengarry Hall | Runs Saturday & Sunday | Free-$10/person, $20/family | They appear to have a couple lego-centric events scheduled | Opening ceremony June 8 @ 10am |

  • Malla MRKT @ Kingsway Mall | “Howdy Honey” themed market | Shop from 35+ local vendors | Runs Sat & Sun | Opens Sat @ 10am |

  • Edmonton Dragon Boat Racing Club Open House | Enjoy a BBQ, games, prizes, free paddling & more | RSVP at the link | Dragon boating is a blast, should you decide to try it | Runs 11am - 5pm |

  • Ociciwan Garden Planting Party | FREE EVENT | Come help plant in the garden beds at kamamak nitawikihcikan | Gloves, snacks & refreshments are provided | Runs 11am - 2pm |

  • Family Fun Day @ Rio Terrace Community Preschool | Enjoy live music, bouncy castles, face painting, dunk tank, SCARS Animal Rescue, Concession w/ Beer Gardens & more | Runs Noon-5pm |

  • Serbian Days @ St. Sava Serbian Center | FREE EVENT | Learn &/or celebrate Serbian Culture at this two day event | Runs Sat & Sun | Enjoy traditional food, music, dance, culture & more | Starts June 8 @ Noon |

  • Beats & Blooms by Desrochers Villages | Enjoy live music, disco-floral workshops, floral-inspired mocktails & tour the village | Runs Noon - 4pm |

  • TCC Carnival @ Tomlinson Common Park | I believe this is a FREE EVENT | Enjoy cotton candy & popcorn, a petting zoo, glitter tattoos, game booths & more | Runs 2-4pm

  • Roller Derby @ Millennium Place | Cheer on YEG’s very own E-Ville as they take on Calgary’s Jane Deeres | $15/person, ages 10 & under are FREE | Doors @ 2:30pm, Juniors @ 3:15pm, Adults @ 5:30pm | ps… A great Youtube video explaining roller derby here, if needed |

  • Summer Sizzler @ Colchester Hall | FREE EVENT | Enjoy live music, a petting zoo, bouncy castles/inflatables & a BBQ | Concession items cost $1-$2/per | Runs 3-7pm |

  • Elks vs Roughriders, 75th Anniversary Home Opener | Cheer on the Elks as they defeat their melon helmet arch rivals | $30.25-$255.75/person | Kickoff @ 2pm |

  • Oilers vs Panthers ~ Game 1 | Likely the hottest event in the city presently (and rightfully so) | This ones in Florida, so catch the game from your living room couch | Puck drop @ 6pm, our time |

  • Campion Classical Academy’s Macbeth | Runs June 8 & 9 | $15-$20/person : $40-$45/family | Enjoy this Shakespere classic @ the Moyer Recreation Center in Josephburg | Showtime @ 7pm |

  • Heart of the City Music & Arts Festival | Head to Giovanni Caboto Park in historic Little Italy for this family friendly FREE EVENT | Unfortunately, not much info on their website | Runs June 8 & 9 |

Sunday, June 9:

Live Bands Playing Here:

Directions: 9910 

Events: Here

Directions: The Aviary  

Events: Here 

Directions: Midway 

Events: Here

Directions: Union Hall 

Events: Here

Directions: Winspear Center 

Events: Here

Directions: The Yardbird Suite  

Events: Here 

Directions: The Starlite Room 

Events: Here

Directions: The Commercial 

Events: Here

Directions: Temple Ballroom 

Events: Here

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Directions: Fiddlers Roost 

Events: Here

Directions: SOHO  

Events: Here

Directions: Rendezvous Pub 

Events: Here

Directions: The Blue Chair 

Events: Here

Directions: Festival Place 

Events: Here

Directions: The Carrot 

Events: Here

Directions: River Cree 

Events: Here

Directions: Rogers Place 

Events: Here

Have a great weekend!