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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, August 19 through Friday, August 22, 2025 

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, my friend,

If it’s not the weather, then what is it, eh? Monday night here and the storm of the summer is passing overhead. Perhaps of the past few summers. Copious amounts of precipitation, tons of lightning & thunder… I love it!

Well, anyway. In other news, I’m happy to report that there’s lots going on this week! From dancing & gardening to cultural festivals & so much more!

With only four days to do go, I hope you have a superb remainder to your week & an excellent weekend!

Catch ya out there = )

Jonah

P.S. On a side note, Canadian National Parks are FREE until Sept. 2. That date is fast approaching. Elk Island is close while Banff & Jasper really are but a short jaunt. If you haven’t had a chance to take advantage of that yet, make plans. You won’t regret it = )

Some Things To Do This Week:

Tuesday, August 19:

• 2pm - 5pm | Enviroservice Event | FREE_EVENT | Enjoy proper disposal of old paint, electronics & used oil |

• 5:30pm & 7pm | Cycle in the Square | FREE_EVENT | Slay some calories & make new friends at these fun stationary cycling sessions | 18+ |

• 5:30pm - 7pm | Lodgepole Playground Grand Opening | FREE_EVENT | Grab a snack & celebrate a new playground in St. Albert |

• 5:30pm - 7:30pm | Play Days | FREE_EVENT | A fun evening for the kids with an obstacle course, outdoor games, photo ops with Lilo & Stitch plus more |

• 6:30pm - 8pm | Tin Fish | FREE_EVENT | Take your favourite lawn chair on a short trip north of YEG & enjoy a live rock concert |

• 6:30pm - 8:30pm | Anchor Mens Group | FREE_EVENT | Give your mental health a break with an 18+ safe place for deep, difficult discussions |

• 6:30pm start | Strictly Business | FREE_EVENT | Bring a lawn chair & come for a hoot with this hilarious local cabaret |

• 6:30pm start | Trail Care night (Fort Saskatchewan) | FREE_EVENT | Give a little time back to the trails that make Fort Sask so great |

• 7pm - 8:30pm | Sing with Chorus Inspira | FREE_EVENT | Join an informal concert in an outdoor park or just sit back & enjoy the tunes |

• 7pm - 8:30pm | Premee Mohamed: Book Launch | FREE_EVENT | Check out an epic anthology of tales surrounding “The Stand” from a host of authors |

• 7pm start | Baby Jey w/ guests | FREE_EVENT | Bring a lawn chair & enjoy an evening of live music and readings from local artists |

• 7pm start | Creed | Teleport back to the 90’s for one night only & see this iconic band live for $103.30+/person |

• 9pm - 11:59pm | Tidal Wave Tuesdays | Forgo sleep & ride the bass waves for $9.99+/person |

• August 19 - 21 | Green Shack Shows | FREE_EVENT | Find Alicia Cardinal & Dr. Auntie Dote for some sideshow fun at various playgrounds around town |

• August 19 - 22 | Orienteering Training Camp | Stay on site and learn from the best in the three day orienteering extravaganza | $120-180/person |

• August 19 - 24 | Fringe Festival | SOME_FREE_EVENTS | Finish the Fringe Festival strong with over 1600 artists from around the world | Prices vary |

• August 19 - 24 | Dragon Festival | SOME_FREE_EVENTS | Cheer on a Lion Dance competition, hit Taste of Chinatown, see cultural performances & more |

• August 19, 21 & 26 | Nutrition Basics 101 (Virtual) | FREE_EVENT | Discover simple changes that could lead to a potentially better lifestyle today |

Wednesday, August 20:

• 4pm - 7pm | TRASHFest | FREE_EVENT | Sash some busted electronics & learn about the cycle of life for the majority of our discarded products |

• 6pm - 8pm | Family Nature Nights: Wetland Wonders | FREE_EVENT | Explore a local wetland & learn about its habitants from expert guides |

• 6:30pm - 8pm | Menship | FREE_EVENT | Men 18+ can share experiences & bond at this regularly recurring event |

• 7pm - 9pm | Try It: Square Dancing (Leduc) | FREE_EVENT | Tap your toes & spin in style under the eye of excellent instructors | Beginner friendly |

• 7pm start | YEG Byrds | BY_DONATION | Bring a lawn chair & catch a live performance at a reasonable price point |

• August 20 - 23 | Symphony Under the Sky | Bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on & catch your affable ESO live in the great outdoors for $51-57/person |

Thursday, August 21:

• 9:45am - 11:30am | PROBUS Club | FREE_EVENT (I think) | Tailored for older adults | Form friendships & socialize at regularly recurring events |

• 10am - 2pm | Crafternoon | FREE_EVENT | Little ones & their families can drop in at the St. Albert Grain Elevator Museum & make a fun craft |

• 3pm - 4pm | Métis Trash Talking | Learn about the land beneath our feet & all that lies within for $5/person |

• 4pm - 7pm | Poop-A-Palooza | FREE_EVENT | Discover how your four-legged friend can reduce their carbon paw print |

• 5pm - 8pm | Midsummer Thursdays (Stony Plain) | FREE_ENTRY | Enjoy live music, a vendor market & a host of other fun family-friendly activities |

• 6pm - 8pm | The Parklanders | FREE_EVENT | Enjoy a live outdoor performance from this local band |

• 6pm - 8pm | DIY Floral Wreath | FREE_EVENT| Up cycle discarded materials & beautify your abode with a soon-to-be seasonally appropriate wreath |

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

• 6:35pm start | Outdoor Movie | FREE_EVENT | Roast some marshmallows & enjoy fun activities before watching Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005) |

• 7pm - 9:30pm | Painting the Plains | Showcase your paint skills & create a bison landscape to hang up at home for $40/person |

• 7pm start | Tall Tales & Barrelhouse Blues | FREE_EVENT| Bring a lawn chair & arrive early for an amazing concert from Little Miss Higgins & Debra Powers |

• 7pm start | Cultural Campfires: Irish Folklore | FREE_EVENT | Bring a lawn chair & relish in tales told from locals of Irish heritage |

• 8pm - 11:55pm | Bass Therapy: Final Set | Celebrate the finale of this legendary event & dance the night away to epic bass bops for $9.99+/person |

• August 21 - 24 | Alberta 55+ Summer Games | Get your competitive spirit on & face off against numerous opponents in a myriad of sports | Prices vary |

Friday, August 22:

• 10am - 2pm | Crafternoon | FREE_EVENT | Kids & parents can swing around for a fun craft |

• 4pm - 11pm | We Outside | Catch a laugh or three at this outdoor comedy & hip hop event in the heart of YEG | $22.63/person |

• 4:30pm - 8pm | Second Chance Bazaar | FREE_ENTRY | Make someones old treasures your new ones, plus live music & more | $30/seller for a 10×10 spot |

• 6pm - 9pm | Back to School Bash | FREE_EVENT | Kids entering Grade 6 & older can hang out and make new friends over snacks & a movie |

• 7:30pm start | The Vidos w/ Electric Religious | Catch these two acts before they’re famous (ie. at a reasonable price point) for $9.31+/person |

• 8pm start | Broken Yolks w/ Friends | Catch four local bands live on stage for $17.56/person |

• 8:30pm - 11:30pm | Donita Large | Enjoy original pieces & hot covers from this local six piece band | $17.31/person |

• 7pm - 9pm | Addi John | Catch this Canadian artist live on stage for $10.50/person |

• 9pm - 2am | Avicii Tribute Night | Wake up & get down to some of the best tunes the 2010’s brought us | $9.59+/person |

• August 22 & 23 | Millet Harvest Fair | FREE_EVENT | Build a birdhouse, play Laser Tag, cheer on Flying Bob, pet critters, fireworks & much more |

• August 22 - 24 | GhanaFest | Come together for an awesome cultural celebration featuring music, food, performances & more | Prices unknown |

• August 22 - 24 | Monster Truck Throwdown | Feel the roar of the engines & enjoy a thrilling show for $20-50/person | Parking is $5/vehicle |