DIY Date Night, Mountains on Stage Film Festival, Alt After Dark Night Market, St. Albert Lifestyle Expo & Much More

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

Thanks for tuning in. Here’s your local ad-free action report for: Tuesday, April 22 through Friday, April 25, 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 so nice to write you once again.

With not much to say this time around, but plenty to do, I hope you have a superb week & perhaps I’ll catch you out there!

Till next time = )

Jonah

Some Things To Do This Week:

Tuesday, April 22:

• 7am start | Athlone Clean Up Challenge | FREE_EVENT | Celebrate Eart Day in style & potentially enter to win a $25 gift card |

• 10am - 11am | Emergency Preparedness Session | FREE_EVENT | Enjoy some snacks & make your Emergency Response Plan with expert assistance |

• 2:30pm - 4:30pm | Sharing Circle | FREE_EVENT | Join Jacqueline Cardinal & make new friends while sharing some moments |

• 6pm - 9pm | Away With Words | FREE_EVENT | Candidly share your thoughts on an open mic & enjoy those of others |

• 6:30pm - 8:30pm | Healing Young Hearts | FREE_EVENT | Support children affected by addiction with keynotes plus a Q&A |

• 6:30pm - 8:30pm | Somatic Developmental Psychology Info Session | FREE_EVENT | Learn about how this field can positively affect you |

• 7pm - 9pm | Capture The Dark | Join McBain Photography & learn top tips from experts on effectively shooting the night sky | $49.99/person |

• 8pm - 10:30pm | Tuesday Jam ~ Bella Contreras Woelfle | Grab your instrument or just join & enjoy a jam with this local great | $5-10/person |

• April 22 - 24 | Youth Club House | FREE_EVENT | Children aged 12 though 18 can celebrate Earth Day, try water colour painting & enjoy fun games |

• April 22 - May 4 | Edmonton Music & Speech Arts Festival | FREE_EVENT | See many shows from over 20 000 artists at no charge to you |

Wednesday, April 23:

• 12:30pm - 2:30pm | Movie Afternoon | FREE_EVENT | Drop into Devon Library for popcorn & a showing of 2013’s, The Lone Ranger |

• 1pm - 2pm | Seniors Guide to Arc Cards | FREE_EVENT | Those aged 65 & above can join this informative session on ETS’s new payment system |

• 4pm - 6pm | Founders, Play Your Own Game | FREE_EVENT | Startups can enjoy a keynote plus Q&A with local business leader Bryce Scheschuk |

• 5pm - 6pm | Book Launch: The Beauty of Vultures | FREE_EVENT | Celebrate the release of this poetry & photography collaboration |

• 6pm - 7pm | Fabien Toulmé Meet & Greet | FREE_EVENT | Join this acclaimed Graphic Novelist & discover the motives behind his storied meanings |

• 6pm - 8pm | Pruning Workshop | FREE_EVENT | Grab your favourite snips & get expert advice from two expert local pruners & grafters |

• 6pm - 9pm | NPO Facilitator Training | FREE_EVENT | Get expert advice from skilled professionals when establishing your NPO |

• 6:30pm - 8pm | Nerd Market Info Session | FREE_EVENT | YEG’s getting a full time nerd market | Discover how you can sell your stuff today |

• 6:30pm - 8pm | State of the County | FREE_EVENT | Grab an included snack/beverage & enjoy a keynote from Strathcona’s Mayor |

• 6:30pm - 8:15pm | Dream Scenario | FREE_EVENT | Grab a date or fly solo & enjoy a healthy dose of this epic flick |

• 7:15pm start | Spring Fling: A Night of Songs | Local Indie choir The Vox Collective is teaming up with a host of local talent | Be there for $20/person |

• 7:30pm start | Ehnes Quartet | With Beethoven, Janáček & Brahms on the menu, this is one you won’t want to miss | $31-56/person |

Thursday, April 24:

• 11:30am - 1:30pm | Seniors Wellness Day | Older Adults can enjoy a specialized fitness test | There is a fee, but I’m unsure what it is… |

• 1pm - 2:30pm | Think Global, Act Local | FREE_EVENT | MacEwan students & faculty can drive Sustainability in Action at this inclusive event |

• 3:30pm start | The Golden Garden Party | Enjoy live music, tasty treats & cocktails while crafting your own flower arrangement | Price, unknown |

• 4pm - 7pm | DIY Date Night | FREE_EVENT | From cubism to collages, take in the sites at the AGA before bailing for Kind ice cream & a nice evening stroll |

• 5pm - 7pm | Lego Make & Take | FREE_EVENT | Get started on your Lego Race car build with this ultra-cool Steering Wheel | While supplies last |

• 5pm - 7pm | BS & Beer | FREE_EVENT | Tour a high performance home in a casual atmosphere & learn more about sustainable building techniques |

• 5:30pm - 8pm | Museum Skills Workshop | Brush up on your fossil identification & learn some cool facts for $21/person | 15+ |

• 6pm - 7pm | Pelvic Health Basics | FREE_EVENT | Learn about the many functions of your pelvic floor & enjoy an instructor-led workout class |

• 6pm - 8pm | Sewing Space | FREE_EVENT | Clothes got holes or making something cool? | Borrow a machine & stitch something spectacular |

• 6pm - 9pm | Art That Moves | FREE_ENTRY | Shop a luxury vendor market in support of Ballet Edmonton |

• 6:30pm - 8pm | Zero Carbon Warehouse Tour | FREE_EVENT | See first hand a 32 000 sq/ft office/warehouse that generates its own required power off grid |

• 6:30pm - 8:30pm | Mean Girls | FREE_EVENT | Bring the kids or take a date & enjoy this familiar film from 2004 |

• 6:30pm - 8:30pm | Twisters | FREE_EVENT | Who’d of thought that storm chasing Tornados would be so fun… until it isn’t |

• 6:45pm - 10:15pm | Mountains on Stage Film Festival | See in vivid colour all the rockies have to offer, from the comfort of a Met seat | $28/person |

• 7pm - 8pm | Earth Day Trivia Night | BY DONATION | Put your knowledge to the test & prove that you are the ultimate nature nerd |

• 7pm - 8pm | Book Club: The Women | FREE_EVENT | Enjoy a lively discussion centered around this novel from author Kristin Hannah |

• 7pm - 8:30pm | Empowering Parents | FREE_EVENT | Have “The Talk” with (your teen, with) confidence after attending this workshop |

• 7pm - 8:30pm | Big Time | FREE_EVENT | Check out & support a host of projects from local MacEwan design students |

• 7pm - 8:30pm | Capital City in Conversation (Virtual) | FREE_EVENT | Discover many benefits of the shop local initiative & why this is critical today |

• 7pm - 9pm | Mystical Qawwali Night | Head out to the UofA Botanical Garden for a Qawwali performance from Karim Gillani & Ensemble | $35/person |

• 7pm - 10pm | Lucette w/ Caylie G | Enjoy these two local artists live for $32.53/person |

• 7pm - 10pm | Jillian Treidler w/ guests | Catch this rising local R&B talent before she’s famous (and tickets become astronomical) | $16.72/person |

• 7:30pm - 8:30pm | Woman’s Screening Event | FREE_EVENT | Celebrate eight talented female film makers & enjoy their short cinematic pieces |

• 7:30pm start | Alex Cuba | See this sensational, Grammy & Juno award winning Latin Pop artist for $47.50/person |

• 8pm - 10:30pm | Don Berner Sextet | This long time local Jazz great is hitting up the ‘bird with his six-man group & you can take it all in for $27/person |

• April 24 - 25 | Alberta Equipment Expo | FREE_EVENT (See link for comped passes) | Forget the Tonka toys, take the kids to climb all over the real deal |

• April 24 - 27 | Spruce Grove Spring Carnival | Experience thrilling rides & epic midway fun for $4-9/person/ride or $50/person/day pass |

• April 24 - May 3 | Beethoven Festival | Enjoy this feller’s stellar discography at a variety of local shows | Prices vary |

Friday, April 25:

• 9am - 2:30pm | Landlord Resource Trade Show | FREE_EVENT | Check out 50+ venfors & discover ways to streamline your operation today |

• 10am - noon | InnoTech Open House | FREE_EVENT | Get the lowdown on edge cutting hydrogen technologies with this industry leader |

• 2pm - 4pm | Scrabble, Cribbage & More | FREE_EVENT | Join friends new and old, and enjoy an afternoon of games |

• 4:30pm - 7:30pm | Macaron Class | Master the Macaron in this three hour master class & save much money in the long run | $140/person |

• 5pm - 8pm | Teen Night: Candyland | FREE_EVENT | Drop the kids at the AGA for a night of games, challenges, pizza & more |

• 5:30pm - 7pm | Black Lives For Environmental & Climate Justice | FREE_EVENT | Have your voice heard at this prominent intersection of current events |

• 6pm - 8:30pm | Bling-A-Bag | Customize your very own tote bag using 100% recycled materials | $35/person |

• 6:30pm - 8pm | Playshop | FREE_EVENT | Parents with kids aged 0-12 can see how sensory play will enhance learning development |

• 7pm - 9pm | Games Night | FREE_EVENT | Bring your pals or come own your own & make new friends over games of board |

• 7pm - 9pm | Art Show & Sale | FRFEE_ENTRY | Meet likeminded folks & browse a bustling vendor market |

• 7pm - 9pm | Zackery Elliot | Support this local folk singer & songwriter with attendance to an intimate, small stage performance | $10/person |

• 7pm - 11pm | Alt After Dark Night Market | FREE_ENTRY | Get out under the stars, co-mingle with friends & browse a bustling local market |

• 7pm start | Justin Willman: Illusionati Tour | Prepare yourself for mind bending trick of hypnotic proportion | $49.50+/person |

• 8pm - 10:30pm | Faux Pas Funk | Check out this Manitoban Jazz-Fusion group for only $29/person |

• 8pm - 11:30pm | Halcyon Loop, Airplane Parade & Jerry Bludd | Enjoy an alt rock/folk show & possibly some punk | You decide | $11.98/person |

• 9pm - 2am | Emo Night | Dig out your old MCR t-shirts & party like it’s 2002 | $6.88+/person |

• April 25 - 26 | ChocoFest | Experience this two day chocolate extravaganza featuring vendors, entertainment & more | FREE-$15/person (entry only) |

• April 25 - 26 | Work of Our Hands | FREE_ENTRY | Venture 15 minutes north of YEG & check out an experienced potters guild | Plus show & sale |

• April 25 - 26 | Rain Barrel Pickup | Purchase a rain barrel online & pick it up for garden H2O collection | Not sure on price per barrel |

• April 25 - 27 | Youth Policy Forum | FREE_EVENT | Join a full weekend event of Policy Shaping under the consideration of Digital Safety |

• April 25 - 27 | Fort Sask Trade Show & Market | FREE_ENTRY | Check out over 100 local vendors including small sellers & local businesses |

• April 25 - 27 | St. Albert Lifestyle Expo | Check out over 250 local business vendors plus extra entertainment for the kids | FREE-$3/person (entry) |

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