Multicultural Parks, Talking Archeology, Melafrique Live, A Colouring Contest (with a fantastic prize) & Much More

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

Thanks for tuning in. Here’s your local ad-free action report for: Tuesday, April 15 through Friday, April 18, 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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Hello my friend,

It’s wonderful to write to you once again.

With Easter fast approaching, this week is especially loaded with opportunities to consume copious amounts of chocolate. Plus many other things to do under that wonderfully warming Spring sun!

Thanks again for reading. Please check out the Weekend edition also, which should arrive in your inbox soon (if it hasn’t already).

In the meantime, take good care & I’ll catch you next week.

Jonah

Some Things To Do This Week:

Tuesday, April 15:

• 1:30pm - 3:30pm | Bat & Bird Habitat Conservation | FREE_EVENT | Hear from a stacked panel of experts on urban habitat conservation | 18+ |

• 4pm - 7pm | Youth Drop In | FREE_EVENT | Kids in Leduc, try on your artistic side & make new friends |

• 5:30pm - 8:30pm | Let Me Explain | FREE_EVENT | Listen in while strangers bolster their views on subjects they’re passionate about |

• 6pm - 8pm | Sketch Night | FREE_EVENT | BYO art supplies & get comfortable as you draw amidst friends. |

• 6pm - 8:30pm | Fiddlesticks Knit Night | FREE_EVENT | Bring your current fibre project, make new friends & enjoy great times |

• 6pm - 9pm | Havana Tuesdays | Don your dancing shoes & give Cuban plus Latin styles a go | 18+ |

• 6:30pm - 10:30pm | Social Tuesdays | Bring a date or fly solo & enjoy an evening of epic instruction & social dancing | 18+ |

• 7pm - 8:30pm | Wardrobe Secrets | FREE_EVENT | Look & feel your very best with some style tips from a verifiable expert |

• 7pm - 10pm | The Varsity Trivia Night | FREE_EVENT | Show off your movie & music knowledge while vying for epic prizes & top bragging rights |

• 8pm - 10:30pm | Tuesday Jam | Bring your instrument, or your ears & join local Jazz wizard Wenhao Guo for some freestyle action | $5-10/person |

• 8pm start | Brett Young | This Country heartthrob takes to the stage this week & you can be there for 52.75+/person |

• April 15 - 18 | Colouring Contest | FREE_EVENT | Children of all ages can download a colouring sheet & decorate it for a shot at a 5kg chocolate egg |

• April 15 - 17 | Youth Club House | FREE_EVENT | Kids aged 12-18 can enjoy an Easter egg hunt, try planting something & play some recreational games |

Wednesday, April 16:

• 11am - 2pm | Multicultural Parks | FREE_EVENT | Celebrate Edmonton’s diverse, evolving cultural heritage with tasty snacks & themed activities |

• 11am - 3pm | BGS Spring Career Fair | FREE_EVENT | Looking for work? | Connect with recruiters & businesses right here |

• 11:30am - 1:45pm | Dr. Jason DeJong | Enjoy a geotechnical lecture on evaluation & remediation of embankment dams | $15-40/person |

• 5:30pm - 7:30pm | Games Night | FREE_EVENT | Get friendly over games of board, then crush every last one of your opponents as you take the victory |

• 6pm - 8pm | Propelling Alberta | FREE_EVENT | Discover aviation & aerospace opportunities opening up here in the land of Alta |

• 6pm - 9pm | HiFi Product Showcase | FREE_EVENT | Enjoy a Canada themed night featuring Canadian products, Canadian demos & even Canadian Snacks |

• 6:30pm - 8pm | At Home Alone | FREE_EVENT | Parents, are you looking for more date nights, sans children? | If so, sign your 8-12 year old up today |

• 6:30pm - 8pm | Menship | FREE_EVENT | Men aged 18 & up can bond or conversation & snacks | This week, enjoy a lively film discussion |

• 6:30pm - 8:30pm | Madame Web | FREE_EVENT | Grab the kids or a date & enjoy a showing of this popular movie |

• 6:30pm - 8:30pm | Writers Group | FREE_EVENT | Join local writer Lauren Kalinowski for discussion or just come to write |

• 6:30pm - 8:30pm | Bench Grafting Workshop | Learn how to graft an apple tree & then take it home | $25/person | Selling fast |

• 7pm - 9pm | YEG Game Audio Community Sessions | FREE_EVENT | See the magicians (behind in-game music) in action & enjoy lively discussion |

• 7pm start | Edmonton Story Slam | FREE_EVENT | And so it begins once again | Enjoy the boldest tales told by treasured Edmontonians, yourself included |

• 8pm start | Wild Rivers | This platinum-selling Indie band is here to play in YEG & you can be there for $43+/person |

Thursday, April 17:

• 8:30am - 5:30pm | MacEwan Student Research Day | FREE_EVENT | Cheer on students achievements via presentations, installations, displays & more |

• 10am - 12:30pm | Morning Hike | Make new friends & enjoy a picturesque 7-9km hike through the Edmonton River Valley | $2/person |

• 1pm - 3pm | Fraser Bunny Treasure Hunt | FREE_EVENT | Give orienteering a try, or come out & enjoy if you already know the ropes |

• 4pm - 6pm | Easter-Egg-Stravaganza | FREE_EVENT | Head to Leduc for an epic egg hunt, egg decorating, scavenger hunt, live music & more |

• 4pm - 7:30pm | Salisbury Farmers Market | FREE_ENTRY | Browse the market and/or enjoy a nice walk amidst friends |

• 4:45pm - 7:30pm | Hydrogen On Tap | A panel of industry experts are here to share the good news regarding hydrogen tech in Alberta | $15-20/person |

• 5pm - 7pm | Cricut: Decals | FREE_EVENT | Venture out to Camrose & learn how to make stickers for all your favourite places |

• 5:30pm - 7:30pm | Spring Family Fun | FREE_EVENT | Enjoy juice boxes, colouring & crafts |

• 6pm - 8pm | Robert Fletcher: Adventure Cyclist | FREE_EVENT | Join this world record holder for epic tales, lovely pictures & a chance at door prizes |

• 6pm - 8pm | Third Thursday | FREE_EVENT | Join a local WiR to talk all things writing & publishing, forge new friendships and even write something cool |

• 6pm - 8pm | Vase Decorating | FREE_EVENT | Give those old vases hidden away in your closet a second chance at counter life |

• 6pm start | Rum Ragged | Did you miss their sold out Edmonton show? | Even if not, see them (again) in Provost (3 hours away) for $40/person |

• 6:30pm - 8:30pm | The Apprentice | FREE_EVENT | Political fans unite (or fight) in this similarly themed, tumultuous flick |

• 7pm - 8pm | Vintage Collage Night | BY_DONATION | Make your own awesome collage art using cutouts from vintage magazines |

• 7pm - 8:30pm | Talking Archeology | FREE_EVENT | Discover Alberta history & our rich archaeological heritage |

• 7pm - 9pm | Hip Hop Showcase | FREE_EVENT | Show out your latest rhymes & cheer on other who do the same |

• 7pm - 9:30pm | Simpsons Trivia | Doh your way to success & awesome prizes at this epic trivia night | $20/person |

• 7pm start | Bass Therapy | Get your bass fix as 9 DJ’s perform b2b 40 minute sessions | $11.11/person |

• 7pm start | Nikki Glaser | See this entertaining comedian live at the Jube for $113.65/person |

• 7:30pm - 11pm | An Evening With WiL | See this solo acoustic guitarist for $43.93/person |

• 7:30pm start | Sounds of YEG | Catch local acts Brass Tactics, Melafrique & Derina Harvey Band at the Winspear for $33.50+/person |

Friday, April 18:

• 9:30am - 11am | Conversation Café | FREE_EVENT | Make new friendships &/or join a deep discussion on the theme of mental health |

• 9:30am - 11:45am | Chappelle Egg Hunt | FREE_EVENT | Kids can collect all 5 egg colours & redeem them for a chocolate surprise | Residents only |

• 9:30am - 11am | The Great Easter Hunt | Enjoy an egg hunt, face painting, a dance, crafts, snacks & more | $10/person |

• 1pm - 2pm | Legal Easter Egg Hunt | FREE_EVENT | Road trip 25 minutes north of Edmonton and enjoy a festive egg hunt in a small local town |

• 1pm - 3pm | Bunny Treasure Hunt | FREE_EVENT | Fraser Community League presents colouring stations, cool Easter crafts & an orienteering adventure |

• 1pm - 8pm | JANA Fish Fry | Enjoy some traditional Jamaican cuisine, served hot & fresh for $5-35/plate | Must order plates in advance of event |

• 5:30pm start | Kids Night Out | Parents, enjoy a date night after dropping the kids off for a night of painting, planting & play | $10/kid |

• 6pm - 9pm | Game Dev Workshop | FREE_EVENT | Local game developers can join in & make friends while working on existing projects |

• 6pm - 10pm | Games Night | FREE_EVENT | Bring pals & games or borrow | Popular games here include Cribbage, MTG & many board games |

• 7pm - 9pm | Lego Make & Take | Join Lego master Sam Malmberg & craft an epic architectural scene (and take it home) | $40/person | 8+ |

• 7pm - 9pm | Dance Temple | FREE_EVENT | Join Nina Infinity & move to the beat in this highly authentic, conversation-free space |

• 7pm - 11:30pm | Akpororo | Catch this comedian in the act for $54.58+/person |

• 7:30pm - 9:30pm | Pro Choro Canada & I Coristi | Hear one of the country’s top a capella choirs with guests in a beautifully venue for $10.50-36.75/person |

• 7:30pm start | Martin Kerr | This rising local musician has a gig booked at the WInspear | Be there for $57.50+/person |

• 8pm - 11pm | Punk Show | push up that long forgotten fohawk & get ready for a night of pure chaos as four fun bands take to the stage | $15.18/person |

• 9pm - 1:30am | Devon Blake Band | Enjoy all your favourite country hits live from this local cover band | $11.98/person |

• April 18 - 19 | Downtown Defrost | Dance your legs off to 28 different electronic artists for $123.76+/person |

• April 18 - 19 | Edmonton International BeerFest | Try hundreds of brews from across the globe & enjoy live music and entertainment | $22.01+/person |

• April 18 - 21 | Spruce Grove Carnival | Catch a thrill on the rides & the fun of the midway for $4-9/person/ride or $50/person/day-pass |

Thanks for checking in. Be sure to check out the Weekend Edition if you haven’t already = )