Hoop City 3x3 Festival, Family Nature Nights, Indigenous Youth Teepee Summit, Riverhawks Every Day & much more

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

Thanks for tuning in. Here’s your local ad-free action report for: Tuesday, July 29 through Friday, August 1 

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

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

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Hello friend,

Thanks for stopping by! It’s amazing having you here.

I don’t have much to say this week other than the weekend is a little sparse (though what is on is pretty awesome).

If this isn’t your first time here, then thanks for your continued readership. We’re building quite the community here via What’s Up Edmonton & we certainly couldn’t do it without you. It’s amazing to have you.

If this is your first time reading, then welcome! And thanks for stopping by!

Either way, I hope you have a great week & I look forward to catching you out there.

Jonah = )

Some Things To Do This Week:

Tuesday, July 29:

• 9am - 11am | Building Bridges: STEM for Hispanic Families | FREE_EVENT | Kids 8 - 15 y/o can forge friendships & try building a bridge |

• 9:30am - 3pm | Girls Balls Hockey Camp | Treat your 5-12 year old girl with a shot at great instruction, games & peer bonding | $40.54/person |

• Noon - 2pm | Princess Story Time | FREE_EVENT | Gather your littles for interactive crafts & stories with three of their favourite princesses |

• 1pm - 3pm | Firetruck Spray Park | FREE_EVENT | Cool off under the firehose & snag a freezie |

• 5pm - 9pm | All About Trees | FREE_EVENT | Take a short drive west of the city & join local Forest Engineer Toso Bozic for a hands on agronomy talk |

• 6:30pm - 8pm | Martin Kerr | FREE_EVENT | Take a 15 minute drive north of Edmonton & catch this rising contemporary folk singer | Bring a lawn chair |

• 6:30pm - 10pm | Social Tuesdays | Grab your dancing shoes & join fellow Latin dance enthusiasts at this local hangout | FREE-$10/person |

• 6:30pm start | Grove Gatherings: Dallas Arcand | FREE_EVENT | BYO lawn chair & be wowed by this Hoop Dance Champion & Indigenous Entertainer |

• 7pm start | Sounds of the Valley | FREE_EVENT | Pull up your favourite lawn chair to enjoy music from artist Tea G & readings from a local author |

• 7pm start | Blood Incantation w/ Krallice | Don’t headbang alone, but instead mosh with friends at this metal show for $44.38/person | 18+ |

• 7:05pm start | Riverhawks: Sitcom Night | Kickoff a week of baseball in YEG with Gene Prencipe! | $2-32/person |

• July 29 & 31 | Rock ‘n August Cruises | FREE_EVENT | head out in your hot rods & meet a bunch of likeminded friends before taking an evening cruise |

• July 29 - 31 | Nature Program: Marvellous Mammals | FREE_EVENT | Register your child to see critters & identify tracks in a natural setting |

• July 29 - 31 | 2025 Youth Teepee Summit | FREE_EVENT | Indigenous youth can join interactive workshops, speakers, talent shows, round dancing & more |

• July 29 - August 1 | Green Shack Shows | FREE_EVENT | Hit a few local playgrounds to see Sticks & Stones Percussion plus a fun Side Show |

Wednesday, July 30:

• 12:15pm - 1pm | Learn Downtown | FREE_EVENT | Join Dr. Kecia Kerr to discover the work & challenges facing Alberta’s park preservation strategies |

• 5pm - 7pm | 0Stella | FREE_EVENT | Catch this popular local singer live on stage |

• 6pm - 8:30pm | Family Nature Nights: Wild City | FREE_EVENT | Join the Edmonton Entomological Society & learn all about bugs that call YEG home |

• 6:30pm - 8pm | Kung Fu Master | FREE_EVENT | Keep date night affordable this week with a movie at the library |

• 6:30pm - 9pm | Kids Run Wild: Belgravia | Think you know the YEG river valley? | Prove it with only a map & compass as your aide | $10/person |

• 7pm start | Movies at the Mile | FREE_EVENT | Bring your most comfortable seating apparatus, snacks, etc. before enjoying a film on a jumbo screen |

• 7pm start | Ben Sures | BY_DONATION | Catch this esteemed singer live on stage |

• 7:05pm start | Riverhawks: Adam Sandler Night & Dodgeball Fight (18+) | Dress up like Happy & dodge balls after the game | $10-32/person |

Thursday, July 31:

• 10am - 11:30am | Nature Nuts | FREE_EVENT | Introduce your little one to the great outdoors with special, kid-centric activities in nature |

• 12:30pm - 3:30pm | Riverbend Vintage Car Show | FREE_ENTRY | Grab a burger of the BBQ & enjoy live entertainment plus vintage automobiles |

• 4pm - 7pm | DIY Date Night | FREE_EVENT (to start) | Enjoy FREE admission at the Alberta Art Gallery before catching a show, or a walk beneath the stars? |

• 5pm - 7pm | Fort Saskatchewan: Concert in the Park | FREE_EVENT | Hit the bandshell and catch Panache & Denim live |

• 5:30pm & 7pm | Cycle in the Square | FREE_EVENT | Get ready to sweat it out & tone it down with an outdoor class from CycleBar | RSVP required |

• 6pm - 8pm | Rock the Park: Emo LeBlanc | FREE_EVENT | Grab a bite from the paid concession if desired & enjoy a live music performance |

• 6pm - 8pm | Food History Walking Tour | Take a guided stroll around St. Albert & learn how the community is instrumental in food provision | $3/person |

• 6:45pm - 9:30pm | Puzzle Battle | Duke it out against other teams & puzzle under pressure for top prizes & bragging rights | $7/person |

• 7pm - 8pm | Community Trivia Night | BY_DONATION | Do you know 40’s thru 60’s pop culture? Spit facts to win all the bragging rights |

• 7pm - 8:30pm | Music Industry Keynote (Virtual) | FREE_EVENT | Hear from local recording artist Same As Me on navigating this tumultuous industry |

• 7pm - 9pm | Jeremiah McDade | You called, and Arts on the Ave heard ya | See this JUNO award winning saxophonist & composer for only $10.50/person |

• 7pm start | Sam Brookes & Leaf Rapids | FREE_EVENT | Pull up your finest lawn chair & see two Canadian indie bands live | $6-10/person VIP optional |

• 7pm start | Cultural Campfires | FREE_EVENT | Pull up your favourite lawn chair & delve deeply into the storied past of Canadian culture |

• 7pm start | Celestial Noise | FREE_EVENT | Explore local artist Jeff Sylvester’s latest showcase & on this particular night, you can meet the artist |

• 7:05pm start | Riverhawks: Foodie Night | Baseball, tubs o’ cheese & the best bites YEG has to offer | What’s not to like? | $10-32/person |

• 7:30pm - 10:30pm | KazMega & Hip Hop in the Park | Join this local hip hop artist & educator for a unique & interactive experience | FREE-$22.63/person |

• July 31 - August 3 | Hoop City 3×3 Festival | FREE_EVENT | Cheer on some of the best FIBA players in the world as they battle it out in the Ice Palace |

Friday, August 1:

• 11am - 2pm | Emergency Services Public Safety Showcase | FREE_EVENT | Learn about many organizations in our community that keep us safe |

• 2pm - 3:30pm | Echo in the Canyon | FREE_EVENT | Enjoy a docu-style film about the music scene that cropped up in L.A.’s Laurel Canyon |

• 4:30pm - 7pm | Bikes & Beers | FREE_EVENT | With no drinking necessary, gather to talk all things bike with a crowd of like minded folks |

• 6pm - 2am | Under The Stars ft Moontricks & guests | See a bunch of bands live, all night long for one low price of $11.98/person | 18+ |

• 6pm start | LovePro Wrestling | Get amped for an amazing night around the ring as Alberta’s best Wrestlers put on one heck of a show | $33+/person |

• 6:45pm - 8:30pm | Water Daughter: Book Launch | FREE_EVENT | Join Author Seun J. Ajijala for refreshments & a talk about her latest novel |

• 7pm - 9pm | Friday Night Trivia | FREE_EVENT | Head over to the TWOS for a trivia that’s out of this world! |

• 7pm start | Rong w/ Midnight Peg, Teacup Romance & Mutt | Catch four local bands live on stage for only $17.72/person |

• 7pm start | Stingers vs Bandits | YEG’s pro basketball team is back at home | Cheer them on as they take on Vancouver’ finest for $25.10+/person |

• 7:05pm start | Riverhawks: ABBA Dance Party | Be Scandinavian for a night & sing along to all your favourite songs | Plus baseball! | $10-32/person |

• 7:30pm - 9pm | Bachata Vibes | FREE_EVENT | Bring a date or fly solo & swing to the beat in the great outdoors | It’s a social & lesson from the best |

• 9pm - 2am | EnLeo | See this Ukrainian artist live for $54.58+/person | 18+ |

• 10pm - 2am | Casey Club | Straight from the bass-driven UK underground music scene, vibe on the dance floor for $10-15/person |

• August 1 - 4 | Wild Rose Invitational | FREE_EVENT (livestream) | See the best up & coming figure skaters straight from the comfort of your own couch |