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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, June 3 through Friday, June 6, 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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My friend, good morning! It’s wonderful to have you here = )

There is a likely chance this email will be clipped when you receive it. If the case… my apologies.

The formatting will be weird, but the content still rocks!

Anyways, with so much happening & Summer right around the corner, I feel like this is probable cause for much celebration.

So, here’s to a great week! May it be loaded with sunshine, friends, family, laughter & epic fun times 🍻 

Catch ya later = )

Jonah

Some Things To Do This Week:

Tuesday, June 3:

• 10am - 2:45pm | Painting Class | FREE_EVENT | Sign up for a 1 hour painting class & get expert guidance as you make something pretty |

• 12:30pm - 2:30pm | Strawberry Seniors Tea | FREE_EVENT | If you’re age 55 & up, enjoy refreshments, live music & time to socialize |

• 1:30pm - 2:30pm | Chair Yoga | FREE_EVENT | Venture down the path to increased mobility & improved quality of life | Motion is lotion |

• 2pm - 2:30pm | Making Peace With History | FREE_EVENT | Seniors reflect upon your youth & share with the group in this themed writing event |

• 3pm - 7pm | Candora Open House | FREE_EVENT | Explore how this local organization aids in the development of young minds, meet the team & more |

• 4pm - 7pm | Youth Drop In at LRC | FREE_EVENT | Youth aged 6 - 19, get pro guidance & unleash your artistic side in the studio | All supplies included |

• 6pm - 9pm | Spark in the Park | Single folks aged 30-45, ditch the apps & meet real people in a relaxed, inviting atmosphere | $40-60/person |

• 7:05pm start | Riverhawks Home Opener | Enjoy an action filled, affordable night out with YEG’s pro baseball team | Tickets start at only $10/person |

• 8pm - 10:30pm | Joe Semple: Jam | Bring your favourite instrument & join in the fun or listen from the bleachers | $5-10/person |

• June 3-5 & 7 | EWMC Tours | FREE_EVENT | Celebrate Environmental Week with a tour behind the scenes of YEG’s Waste Management Center | 9+ |

• June 3 - 8 | Seniors Week at RAM | FREE_EVENT | Adults aged 65+, enjoy RAM’s regular exhibits & some special events, free of charge |

Wednesday, June 4:

• 10am - 4pm | Yamaha Demo Tour | FREE_EVENT | Swing a leg over the latest Yamaha motorcycles & see what’s new this year |

• 11:05am | Riverhawks: School Spirit & Mascot Mania | Commence summer vacation with the crack of a bat | Possibly some FREE seats | $32/person |

• Noon - 1pm | Protecting Pollinators | FREE_EVENT | Learn about pollinators important role in our ecosystem & discover how the E&ALT keeps them safe |

• 4pm - 5pm | Aurora Adventure | FREE_EVENT | Young painters (grade 1-6), join local indigenous Artisan Esta Baker for some storied history & canvas fun |

• 5pm - 7pm | Kinetic Sand (S. Albert | S. Park | S. Grove | S. Common | Terra Losa) | FREE_EVENT | Kids, make friends & get creative with this funky sand |

• 5pm - 8pm | Docu-scussions: Someone Like Me | FREE_EVENT | Watch a short film and share your thoughts in a following roundtable |

• 5pm start | Oilers vs Panthers: Game 1 | FREE_EVENTS | Visit Servus Place, the Fan Park or a host of other locations & cheer on the Oil Boys |

• 7pm - 9pm | St. Albert Community Band | The horns will sound while the flutes sing, and you can hear it all for $12-18/person |

• 7pm start | Road to Joy w/ ESO and YONA | FREE/BY_DONATION | Experience the musical students of YONA, backed by your affable ESO |

• 7pm start | It’s Free to Dream Art Show | Meet some exceptional local artists & check out their works while DJ Kung-Fu spins the tunes | $10/person cover |

• June 4 - 8 | Devon Days | SOME_FREE_EVENTS | Venture out to Devon this weekend for a strong man competition, show ‘n shine, midway & much more |

Thursday, June 5:

• 9am - noon | Seniors Day Out | FREE_EVENT | Seniors, celebrate your official week with a visit to a country store open since 1902, a museum tour & more |

• 9am - 5:30pm | FutureWave 2025 | Explore the future of a tech workforce in Canada | FREE-$22.63/person |

• 10am - 11:30am | Nature Nuts | FREE_EVENT | Aid in your child’s skills & developments with connection & play-time in a natural area |

• 10am - 3pm | Trans Canada Trail Tree Planting | FREE_EVENT | Meet likeminded friends, grab a refreshment & help plant a future carbon sink |

• 10:30am - noon | Making Peace With History | FREE_EVENT | Same event as the one listed on Tuesday, but instead in St. Albert |

• Noon - 1pm | Homeless Memorial | FREE_EVENT | Honour the lives of all homeless Edmontonians who passed away this past year |

• Noon - 1:30pm | Disneys Frozen Jr. | FREE_EVENT | Take a short drive out to the big easter egg & support a local schools production of this popular movie |

• 2pm - 6pm | Volunteer Drop-In | FREE_EVENT | Enjoy a refreshment & discover ways that you can make a difference in your community |

• 5:30pm - 8:30pm | Mural Painting | FREE_EVENT | Don your bandanas & rubber gloves before learning how to spray paint a mural | Freezies included |

• 6PM - 8PM | St. Albert Gallery Walk | FREE_EVENT (I’m pretty sure) | Grab your favourite walking shoes & explore five artistic spots in the downtown core |

• 6pm - 8:30pm | Fish Fin-atics | FREE_EVENT | Learn about fish and their habitats, play themed games & cheer on their release into Hermitage Pond |

• 7pm - 9pm | Andrea House | Catch this local genre-bending Country singer live outdoors (or indoors, if poor weather occurs) for $15/person |

• 8pm start | Landon Bushell & The Pockets | FREE_EVENT | Catch a live performance from awesome, genre blending local band |

• 8:30pm - 11:30pm | Night Haven w/ Ashen Mire | Local metal heads, don your favourite mosh pit apparel and dance(?) the night away for $17.31/person |

• June 5 - 7 | November Project | SOME_FREE_EVENTS | Join a growing fitness movement & enjoy a host of running & other activity events | Prices vary |

• June 5 - 8 | DanceCo Year End Recitals | Catch history in the making & see many practiced performances for $20.40/person |

• June 5 - 13 | Die Walküre | The next chapter of Wagner’s monumental Ring Cycle Opera is here, and you can be there for $49+/person | Select dates only |

• June 5 - 15 | Royal Canadian Circus | From high flying trapezes to dirt bike shenanigans, this circus performance is certain to excite | $39.50+/person |

• June 5 - 15 | NextFest | Check out a ten day theatrical festival here in YEG | I can’t find pricing info on the website… so, lets just assume that prices vary |

Friday, June 6:

• 7am start | Booster Juice Grand Reopening | BOGO_FREE | Celebrate the return of Booster Juice to City Center Mall | Giveaways for first 50 customers |

• 9:30am start | ETS Historical Tours: The Edmonton Grads | Learn about YEG’s infamous, historical record holding female b-ball team | $10/person |

• 10am - 2pm | Elder Eats | FREE_EVENT | In this second of three classes, learn valuable tips for a healthy lifestyle composition from African culture |

• 10am - 2pm | Construction & Trades Fair | FREE_ENTRY | Discover a career in the skilled trades & talk with active recruiters from various local companies |

• 1pm - 4:30pm | Friendly Fridays | FREE_EVENT | Meet local innovators, see some student pitches & connect with the local tech community |

• 4pm - 7pm | Recreational Swim | FREE_EVENT | Beat the heat with a dip in one refreshingly cool pool |

• 5pm - 8pm | Chrysalis Art Exhibition & Sale | FREE_ENTRY | Browse works & help support many local artisans with developmental disabilities |

• 5pm start | Oilers vs Panthers: Game 2 | SOME_FREE_EVENTS | Visit Servus Place, the Fan Park or a host of other locations & cheer on the Oil Boys |

• 6pm - 11pm | Delta 88 w/ guests | Catch a fun alt-rock show and still make it to bed before midnight | $22.63/person |

• 7pm - 8:30pm | Springtime on Broadway Concert | Join three generations of singers & the Strathcona Sting Quartet for a concert to remember | $5+/person |

• 7pm - 9:15pm | Trivia Night at TWOS | FREE_EVENT | You call yourself a walking encyclopedia… but can you really walk the walk? | Find out here |

• 7pm - 9:30pm | L’Arche Edmonton: Culture Fest | Enjoy music, cuisine & art from various cultures while supporting a truly rad cause | $30-35/person |

• 7pm start | Joe Nolan | Catch this gritty blues-man live on stage for $21/person |

• 7:05pm start | Baseball Goes Bollywood | Take the family out for an affordable night featuring 9 innings, fireworks & a dance party | $10+/person |\

• 8pm - 10:30pm | Saint Idiot | See firsthand what happens when a mix magician mashes all the genres | $27/person for this unique performance |

• 8pm start | Jared Goldstein | Bust a gut to this globally renowned comedian right here in YEG for $43-48/person |

• 9pm - 2am | Wind Up to Wind Down | Hit the dance floor & enjoy an EDM performance from 6 different artists for $13-20/person |

• 10pm - 2am | Love Me Jeje | Dance the night away at this epic Afro-RNB experience right here in YEG | $15-22.63/person |

• June 6 & 7 | Totally 80’s: Rad Retro Favourites w/ ESO | Poof your hair and don those acid wash jeans before catching some epic tunes | $69.50+/person |

• June 6 & 7 | Edmonton Quilt Festival | Meet likeminded locals, browse a market, attend workshops, forge friendships & more | FREE to $8+/person |

• June 6 - 8 | Leduc RibFest | FREE_ENTRY | Experience tastebud tantalizing BBQ & a festive nature to match, this weekend only |

• June 6 - 8 | Africanival | FREE_EVENT (I think) | Celebrate African culture with music and dance performances, a fashion show, kids activities & more |

• June 6 - 8 | Books2Buy | FREE_EVENT | Bring a bag or box & load up on heavily discounted, used books from your favourite Edmonton Public Library |

• June 6 - 14 | Now Hear This Music Festival | Be mesmerized by the latest avant-jazz, new opera, contemporary dance & much more | $80+/person |

• June 6 - September 14 | Where The Dark Things Dwell | Can you solve YEG’s largest escape room? Grab 3 friends or fly solo & find out | $35/person |