Mothers Day Market, FREE Comic Book Day, A Mental Health Student Showcase and Lecture, Cooking 4 Community & Much More

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

Thanks for tuning in. Here’s your local ad-free action report for: Saturday, May 3 through Monday, May 5, 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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Some Things To Do This Weekend:

Saturday, May 3:

• 8am - 4pm | Writers Spring Conference | Boost your wordsmithing prowess & enjoy keynotes from several prominent guests for $40-50/person |

• 8:15am - 4:30pm | She’s Up First Disc Golf Tournament | Whether you’re a seasoned pro or amicable newbie, all are welcome | $25/person |

• 9am - 12:30pm | Beginner Birding | Rent binoculars & enjoy a guided tour around Whitemud Park for $65/person | Light snacks included |

• 10am - 3pm | Comic Con (Spruce Grove) | FREE_EVENTS | From Padawan training & water bending to character drawing classes, this one has it all |

• 10am - 3pm | Clothing & Plant Swap | FREE_EVENT | Refresh your clothing arrangements & greet your neighbours at this fun community event |

• 10am - 3pm | The Love Cats Music Garage Sale | FREE_ENTRY | Shop for vintage music gear & take heart knowing all proceeds are donated to kittens! |

• 10am - 5pm | Mothers Day Market | FREE_ENTRY | Shop chic, boho collections, find vintage treasures, browse artisanal wares & more |

• 10:30am - 12:30pm | Clothing Exchange | FREE_EVENT | “Bring what you’ve grown out of and take home what you’re growing into” |

• 11am - 1pm | Volunteer Stroll | FREE_EVENT | Take a hike(!) & check out a host of volunteer opportunities in your surrounding community |

• 11am - 4pm | Treasure Hunters Flea Market | FREE_EVENT | Hawk your wares or spend a fun afternoon browsing tables of niftyn loved treasures |

• 11am - 4pm | Plant Love For Mom | FREE_ENTRY | Grab something lovely at this local vendor market featuring skilled artisans, tasty treats, raffles & more |

• 11am - 5pm | FREE Comic Book Day | FREE_EVENT | Keep the comic craze alive with FREE comics, game demos, an escape room & much more |

• Noon - 7pm | She Shop Market | FREE_ENTRY | Find all things blush & bloom at this local pop up vendor market |

• 1pm - 3pm | The Auntie Is In: Podcast Launch & Live Recording | Enjoy snacks & a lively chat between two local professionals | $5/person |

• 1:30pm - 4:30pm | Neutral Ground | FREE_EVENT | Try a board game, build puzzles, lego and card games, enjoy RPG, knit something & much more |

• 7pm start | Josephburg Mens Chorus & Bells in Harmony | Enjoy a lively choir alongside accompanying handbells for FREE-$20/person |

• 7:30pm start | Music is Vibration | From Renissance Madrigals to modern Pop favourites, the Greenwood Singers are dishing it up for $22.63+/person |

• 7:30pm start | The Complete Beethoven Piano Concertos: Part 2 | Acclaimed Pianist Marc-André Hamelin bangs the keys for $69.50+/person |

• 8pm - 10pm | Gerry Dee | The affable “Mr D.” is bringing his flavour of standup to Edmonton & you can bust a gut for $64.75+/person |

• 8pm - 10:30pm | Lester Quitzau & Sandro Dominelli | This talented slide guitarist & drummer duo will be in YEG | Catch them live for $29/person |

• 8pm - 11pm | Alt-Berta | Four rock/punk (?) bands take to the stage | See them before they’re world famous for $10/person |

• 8pm - 11:30pm | Brother Bicker Band | Enjoy some easy listening Roots ROck for $11.98/person |

• 8pm start | Viva la Fiesta! | Celebrate Cinco de Mayo right here in YEG with Angelitos | $10/person cover |

• May 3 - 4 | RunWild | Oil up those creaky knees & hit the start line for a fun and/or competitive run in promotion of healthy living | $35+/person |

• May 3 - 11 | CANstruction Edmonton Competition | FREE_EVENT | Support the Edmonton Food Bank & see what skilled teams can build from tin cans |

• May 3 - 25 | Little Women | Three sisters face life’s trials & tribulations in 1860’s Massachusetts | See this heartwarming, pro theatre for $82+/person |

Sunday, May 4:

• 10am - 11:30am | Thriving with Multiple Sclerosis | FREE_EVENT | Join in on a community walk, share stories, form friendships & enjoy time together |

• Noon - 2pm | Grogu Make and Take | FREE_EVENT | Celebrate Star Wars Day with a Lego Grogu that you make & take home | While supplies last |

• Noon - 3pm | YEGarden Suites Workshop | Thinking about building a backyard home? | Get the down low on considerations & steps for $35/person |

• 1pm - 3pm | Flash Photography Workshop | FREE_EVENT | Get top tips & step up your own game with this informative workshop on lighting |

• 2pm - 3:30pm | Uke it Up | FREE_EVENT | Borrow or bring your ukulele plus a great sense of humour and enjoy playing with new friends |

• 2pm - 3:30pm | Shrek 2 | FREE_EVENT | Shrek & Fiona embark to The Kingdom of Far Far Away, to find but a tepid welcome | Bring the kids & enjoy |

• 2pm - 3:45pm | Star Wars: A New Hope | FREE_EVENT | Cheer on Skywalker & Solo as they rescue the affable Princess Leia | May the 4th be with you! |

• 2pm - 4:30pm | Star Wars Trivia | Break out your favourite costumes & combat fellow nerds in this all for one trivia massacre | $20/person |

• 2pm - 4:30pm | Claudia Koval | This Edmonton born Jazz vocalist hits the ‘Birds stage for an afternoon Matinee & you can catch it for $27/person |

• 2pm start | Edmonton Youth Orchestra | Catch pro-grade chamber music at amateur pricing in the Winspear’s hallowed halls for $15-20/person |

• 2pm start | Will’s Jams | FREE_EVENT | Juno Nominated artist & nationally recognized educator Will Stroet plays fun song tailored to younger audiences |

• 2pm start | Clay Pot MakeBreak | Be on the ball & decorate a plant pot well ahead of Mothers Day | $10/person |

• 3pm - 5pm | Edmonton in Song | Open your ears & hear the sounds of a Springtime chorus for $23-28/person |

• 3pm - 5pm | St. Albert Chamber Music Society Concert | Enjoy works from Ho, Rufino & Amorim for $17.31+/person |

• 3pm - 8:45pm | Star Wars at The Capitol | Catch a Star Wars single/double header plus a themed menu for $15-55/person | May the 4th be with you |

• 3:30pm start | Monty Python & The Holy Grail (1975) | Venture out to see this truly classic film on the big screen at the Met | $11-14/person |

• 7pm start | Swing into Spring | Enjoy an evening of Big Band Jazz from Capital City Big Band for $27.96/person |

• All Day | First Responders Marathon | Support First Responders & marvel at scenic river valley vistas during a (literally) breath taking run | $30+/person |

Monday, May 5:

• 8am start | National Red Dress Day | FREE_EVENT | Honour those who have fallen with a walk, drum circle & afternoon of sharing |

• Noon - 1pm | Community Connections Awards | FREE_EVENT | Celebrate & support local Edmontonians who’ve made our community a great place to live |

• 4pm - 7pm | Cohort 6 Demo Day | FREE_EVENT | Check out 17 social-tech & innovation startups from budding local entrepreneurs |

• 4:30pm - 8pm | Cooking 4 Community | Learn how to prepare a traditional Slavic dish | Make enough to share & enjoy, also | $6.66/person |

• 5:30pm - 8pm | The Art & Science of Addiction | FREE_EVENT | Join U of A’s Neuroscience & Mental Health Institute for a student showcase & public lecture |

• 7pm - 8pm | Silent Book Club | FREE_EVENT | Bring a book & settle in for a quiet read amongst likeminded friends | No discussion necessary |

• 7:30pm - 9pm | Garneau Sting Quartet | Aptly described via fancy words well above my pay grade, enjoy an epic strings performance for only $25+/person |

Thanks for checking in. Have a great week, everyone!