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Free Golf, A Comedy Festival, Jerk Chicken, Lots of Basketball & A Whole Lot More!

Have a fantabulous weekend folks!

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Jonah Chabaniuk
July 02, 2024

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

Thanks for tuning in. Here’s your local ad-free action report for: Tuesday, July 2 through Monday, July 8, 2024.

I cover: Events & Entertainment happening in & around YEG.

Note: All links are non-monetized. They simply lead to event info.

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News: This week’s edition is stripped down. I’m on vacation with my family & making the most of this time together, however I didn’t want to leave you all empty handed either. Next week’s edition may be similarly equipped, though the following week will be back to normal!

Thanks again for reading. Enjoy your weekends, all of you!

Some Things To Do This Weekend:

Tuesday, July 2:

  • Car Seat Inspection Clinic | FREE EVENT | Get your children’ car seats inspected at no charge | Noted that “this is for educational purposes, and not for ticketing” | Runs noon - 3pm |

  • Writers Circle Meeting | FREE EVENT | Calling all writers, poets & wordsmiths alike | Meet with a batch with similarly-minded compadres | No membership required | Runs 7pm - 8:30pm |

  • Sounds of the Valley | FREE EVENT | Head over to Snow Valley Ski Hill for a free concert from local artist 0Stella | As well as readings from a few local publishing houses | Pooches allowed (on leash only) | Bring a lawn chair & food bank item | Runs 7pm - 8:30pm |

  • Take a Kid to a Course | FREE EVENT (when conditions are met) | Children under 16 years of age can enjoy a round of golf for free when accompanied by a paying adult at a participating course | Check link for participating courses | Runs July 1st - July 7th |

Wednesday, July 3:

  • Sherwood Park Farmers Market | FREE ENTRY | Check out a host of vendors | From fresh produce to artisan crafts & more | Runs 3pm - 7pm |

  • Movies at the Mile | FREE EVENT | Check out a family-friendly movie @ Century Mile Racetrack | Played on their jumbo-tron | Paid concession on site | Movie is TBD but starts at 7pm |

  • Grindstone Comedy Festival | Get your yuck yuck yucks out this week only | This is a large improv comedy festival featuring both international acts & local talents | Ticket prices range… check link | Runs July 3 - July 7 |

Thursday, July 4:

  • Rock The Park @ Sherbrooke Community League | FREE EVENT | Check out a free concert by local artist Kim Gates | Expect folk, r&b/soul, funk, jazz, alternative & more | Runs 6pm - 8pm |

  • The Way Back When w/ Peter Paul Van Camp | Feel the rhythm with this old-school street jazz band | Live at the Arden Theatre | Tickets start at $18.75/person | Show @ 7:30pm |

  • Green Shack Shows | FREE EVENT | Edmonton Arts Council & the city have teamed up to bring you free daily theatrical performances | Again, daily, across the city, all summer long | Check the link for more specific info | Runs July 2 - August 23 |

Friday, July 5:

  • Edmonton Stingers vs Vancouver Bandits | Cheer on the Stingers as they take on our provincial rivals | With free parking and affordable concession prices, you really can’t beat the value | Tickets start @ $24.50/person | Game @ 7pm |

  • First Responders Night @ Edmonton Riverhawks | A night honouring those who work hard to keep us all safe & healthy | See a police dog in action, plus a tug o’ war between EPS & EFRS | Fireworks to follow | Did I mention there is also a baseball game? | Tickets start @ $9.99/person | Game @ 7:05pm |

  • Edmonton International Street Performers Festival | FREE EVENT | This year it’s at Churchill Square | Enjoy all kinds of street performances, including acrobats, stunt (people), magicians, comedy & much more | Limited parking, details @ link | Runs July 5 - 14 |

  • Hoop City 3×3 | Check out FIBA 3×3 basketball all weekend @ the Ice District Fan Park | Register to compete! | Many teams of pro-athletes competing also | Tickets required to watch, I think | Check link for more info | Runs July 5 - July 7 |

Saturday, July 6:

Sunday, July 7:

  • Christmas in July w/ (none other than) The Riverhawks! | Consider bringing a toy donation for Santa’s Anonymous | Bonus points for dressing up like an elf | Tickets start @ $9.99/person | Game starts @ 1:05pm |

  • MakeBreak @ Michaels | Bling out some hairpieces or tumblers @ participating Michaels locations | Only caveat, you must buy the item first | Details @ the link | Runs 2pm - 4pm |

  • Stingers vs Honey Badgers | Bring the buzz as the boys take these Honey Badgers out (to lunch, obviously) | Tickets start at $24.50/person, plus cheap parking and reasonable concession prices | Ball toss @ 7pm |

Monday July: 8

  • Slumberkins | FREE EVENT | Geared towards kiddos aged 2 - 6 | Bring your adventurous little ones down for some growth & perspective | Runs 10am - 11:30am |

  • Story Time @ St. Albert Botanical Gardens | FREE EVENT | Another one for the youngin’s | Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes & dancing | Bring a blanket to sit on | Don’t forget to stop & smell the flowers | Runs 10am - 11:30am |

Live Music:

Directions: 9910 

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Directions: The Aviary  

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Directions: Midway 

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Directions: Union Hall 

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Directions: Winspear Center 

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Directions: The Yardbird Suite  

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Directions: The Starlite Room 

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Directions: The Commercial 

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Directions: Temple Ballroom 

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Directions: Fiddlers Roost 

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Directions: SOHO  

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Directions: Rendezvous Pub 

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Directions: The Blue Chair 

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Directions: Festival Place 

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Directions: The Carrot 

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Directions: River Cree 

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Directions: Rogers Place 

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Have a great weekend!