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Meet The Oilers, Try Yoga, Hit Up A Free Rage Room, "Enjoy" A Plethora Of Nightmare Fuel & much more!
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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, October 22 through Monday, October 28, 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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Looks like the fluffy white stuff is inbound, but on the plus side there’s only 244 days until next Summer’s Solstice!
Have a great week & stay toasty! = )
Some Things To Do This Weekend:
Tuesday, October 22:
4:30pm - 5:30pm | Youth Playwrighting Workshop | FREE EVENT | Learn a way to tell your story | Age 12 - 17 |
6:30pm - 4:30pm | Anchor Mens Group | FREE EVENT | Connect with other men & discuss life’s complex emotions |
6:30pm - 10pm | The Shining | Check out this classic horror movie @ The Capitol Theatre | $15/person |
7pm - 8:30pm | Celebrating Jo-Ann Wallace | FREE EVENT | Gather to celebrate the life & work of this popular former U of A Instructor |
7pm start | Norman Foote’s Halloween Howl | Enjoy an all-ages show of music, comedy & storytelling | $20-25/person |
7:30pm start | Olga Quintana & Miroslav Sekera | Renowned Czech Violinist & Pianist duo playing you sweet melodies | $31-56/person |
October 22 - 27 | Bear Grease | An Indigenous spin on a 1978 classic musical | $40-65/person | 12+ |
October 22 - January 5 | Maisie’s Magical Christmas House | FREE EVENT | Stop by to see the lights & learn the meaning behind them |
Wednesday, October 23:
10am start | Grief Walk | FREE EVENT | Experience a gentle, guided walk through natural settings |
5pm - 6:30pm | Comedy Night | FREE EVENT | Check out YEG’s hottest comedians @ MacEwans popular pub |
5pm - 7pm | Pumpkin Carving @ Cardiff Hall | FREE EVENT | Show off your skills & make faces with your neighbours |
5:30pm - 9pm | SafeTALK | FREE EVENT | Learn how you could intervene & save a life in this City of St. Albert hosted class |
6pm - 8pm | Oilers Autograph Session | FREE EVENT (I think) | Catch a signature or two from the boys in blue |
6:45pm start | Fred Penner | Enjoy a stellar live performance from this cat who came back | $39-46.50/person |
7pm - 8pm | Move & Groove | FREE EVENT | Dance along at this instructor-led fitness class | All experience welcome |
7pm start | Halloween Cookie Decorating | Decorate 8 cookies while enjoying an included welcome drink | $50/two people |
7pm start | Glow Yoga | Neon yoga with a welcome mocktail | $25/person |
Thursday, October 24:
6:30pm - 9pm | Write Night @ Roam Cafe | FREE EVENT | Write with fellow wordsmiths in a closed-door setting |
6:30pm start | A Lecture with Dr. Craig Earle | PAY WHAT YOU CAN | Join & learn from this expert in the field of Cancer Care |
7pm - 8pm | Cardiac Crash (CPR/AED Training) | FREE EVENT | Recognize the signs of cardiac-events & how to remedy them |
7pm - 10pm | Seniors Dance Social | Bring a partner or fly solo & dance along to live music from The Sparkling Tones | $12/person |
7pm start | STARfest: Rose Sutherland | Enjoy a live talk with this well known author | $7/person |
7pm start | Adam Baldwin w/ guest | See this popular Canadian indie-rock artist live | $32.61/person |
October 24 - 25 | Now Radio: 9th Annual Haunted House | FREE EVENT | Get a true & proper scare, with live actors | Food Bank donations accepted |
October 24 - 26 | Frankenstein (Theatre) | See this classic story come alive before your eyes | $27.59/person |
October 24 - 31 | 13th Annual Spooktacular Acreage | FREE EVENT (I think) | Enjoy spooky family-friendly fun |
Friday, October 25:
Noon - 2pm | Beat Salad @ Churchill Square | FREE EVENT | Wrap up the work week with tunes spun by a local DJ |
5pm - 9pm | Halloween Mass Ride & Social | FREE EVENT | Bring your bikes, costumes & enjoy an 8km ride in YEG | Pre-ride meetups found here |
5pm - 8pm | Co-Op Boo At The Zoo | FREE EVENT (for Co-Op Kids) | Hang out with the friendly creatures in Laurier Park | $5/Co-Op kids parents & youth |
6pm - 9pm | Game Dev Workgroup | FREE EVENT | Meet with current game devs & work on your own projects, together |
6:30pm - 8:30pm | Halloween Bash | Enjoy a pop up movie theatre, games & prizes, balloon animals & more | $4-12/person |
7pm - 9pm | Games Night | FREE EVENT | Bring a friend or fly solo | Enjoy board games & snacks |
7pm start | Griffins vs Bisons | Cheer on the MacEwan Mens Hockey Team as they take on Manitoba’s best | Free-$14.19/person |
7:30pm start | Elks vs Argonauts | Dress your scary best & cheer on the boys in green & gold | $26.25+/person |
8pm start | Brahms & Bourbon | Experience the best of Johannes Brahms while enjoying an included beverage or food item | $37.50-75.50/person |
8pm start | Ebnflōh | Enjoy a choreographed dance performace featuring eight virtuoso street performers | $25-40/person |
October 25 - 26 | Integra Tire Haunted Shop (Fort Sask) | Enjoy a strong scare @ this local mechanics shop | $5/person |
October 25 - 26 | The Clarkdale Creepshow | FREE EVENT | Get a scare at this local haunted house | Food Bank donations accepted here |
October 25 - 28 | Lago Lindo Haunted Hall | FREE EVENT | Enjoy themed arts, crafts, games & more |
Saturday, October 26:
10am - Noon | Community Walk (Devon) | Make friends & enjoy a walk in the great outdoors |
10am - 4pm | Walking Dead House (Stony Plain) | FREE EVENT | Enjoy a haunted house, a mad science show, axe throwing, a rage room & more |
11am - 4pm | Halloween Market (Fort Sask) | FREE ENTRY | Find the best of local treats & artisan wares |
12:30pm - 3:30pm | Celebration of Light | FREE EVENT | Learn about & enjoy Diwali cuisine, music & other festivities |
1pm - 4pm | 5th Annual Haunted Hunt | FREE EVENT | Locate all secret flags to reveal the treasure | RSVP required | Food bank donations welcome |
1pm start | Lego Micro Holiday Train Make-And-Take | FREE EVENT | Make a train & take it home (while supplies last) |
2:30pm - 5pm | Indigenous Spotlight Series | FREE EVENT | Learn from Indigenous thought leaders & knowledge holders in this six part series |
3pm - 8pm | The Headless Carrot Halloween Party | FREE EVENT | Enjoy pumpkin carving, marshmallow roasting, a live DJ, contests & more |
4:30pm - 9:30pm | Halloween Bash (Devon) | FREE EVENT | Enjoy a double header movie, games, a costume contest & more |
6pm - 9pm | Haunted Forest | FREE EVENT | Catch a scare in the woods, there’re costume & pumpkin contests & more | Food bank donations welcome |
6pm - 10pm | Fright Night @ Galaxyland | Dress your scary best & enjoy unlimited rides, zombies & more | $40-50/person |
6:45pm start | Hallowhinny (Edmonton) | Meet the horses, enjoy photo ops, a scavenger hunt & more | $26.25/group |
7pm start | StarFEST: Claudia Dey | Enjoy a talk from this highly regarded author for $7/person |
7pm - midnight | Arkadium Halloween Bash | Play some retro arcade & enjoy a chance to win some sweet prizes | $15-20/person |
7:30pm start | Robert Uchida Plays Brahms | Experience Brahms exquisite Violin Concerto live at the Winspear | $37.50-107.50/person |
7:30pm start | Blue Moon Marquee | A Jack of all genres, this duo is worth checking out | $32-38/person |
8pm start | Refinery: 2124 | Party like it’s 2124 at this futuristic AGA jamboree | Live music, refreshments & more await | $69/person |
10pm - 2:30am | Nightmare on Jasper Ave | Don your scary best & dance the night away to live music | $22/person |
October 26 - 27 | 12th Annual Edmonton Short Film Festival | Check out a bunch of short films from local filmmakers | $15-30/person |
October 26 - 27 | Haunted Circus Shack | FREE EVENT | Get a good scare this weekend in McKernan |
Sunday, October 27:
11am - 2pm | Kids Robotic Workshop | FREE EVENT | Little ones will enjoy an intro to coding & robotics |
11 am - 3pm | Hallowhinny (Sturgeon County) | A costume contest, pony rides, a goat petting zoo & more | Free-$10/person |
11:30am - 1pm | Yoga for Beginners | FREE EVENT | Enjoy an intro yoga class led by two certified instructors |
12:30pm - 4pm | Ridgewood Spooky Soiree | FREE EVENT | Enjoy hot chocolate, cookie & pumpkin decorating & more |
1-3pm | Pumpkin Carving Party | FREE EVENT | BYO Pumpkin & get out for a good time |
1:30pm - 3:30pm | Métis Matriarchs: Agents of Transition | FREE EVENT | Enjoy a book launch, discussions & a curated museum exhibit |
2pm - 3:45pm | The Nightmare Before Christmas | FREE EVENT | Enjoy a movie @ EPL |
2pm start | Romantic Treasures | Enjoy a smattering of delectable pieces performed by ESO & guests | $37.50-97.50/person |
7:30pm - 9pm | Bok Brass | Enjoy an epic brass (quintet) live for $20-25/person |
7:30pm start | Julien Taylor | Enjoy an evening of soothing music from this country/folk legend | $32-37/person |
Monday October 28:
5:30pm - 7:30pm | Trick-or-Treat @ Leduc Protective Services Building | FREE EVENT | Meet local responders & get some sugar | For youngins |
6pm - 7:15pm | Hatha Yoga (6 weeks) | Bend, stretch & feel good for $50/person |
7pm - 8:30pm | Audreys Book Club | FREE EVENT | Make new friends & discuss great books |
Thanks again for checking this out. Have a great week, everyone!