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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 7 through Monday, June 9, 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, June 7:

• 8am - 9pm | Booster Juice Grand Opening | BOGO_FREE | Celebrate the return of Booster Juice to City Center Mall | Giveaways for first 50 customers |

• 9am - 1pm | Shred-4-Free & E-Waste Collection | FREE_EVENT | Safely dispose of your sensitive documents & old electronics |

• 9am - 2pm | Conlon Motorsports Charity Ride | Hop on the hog & help support the Ben Stelter Foundation | $10/person/Score Card or ride for FREE |

• 10am - 1pm | Three Sisters Planting Experience | FREE_EVENT | Learn how to plant & grow three mainstay vegetables from an expert local gardener |

• 10am - 2pm | Rona Kiddos Workshop | FREE_EVENT | Kids, make Dad feel really special this Father Day with a toolbox made by you! |

• 10am - 3pm | Spring Tea & Craft Sale | FREE_ENTRY | Purchase a refreshment if desired & browse a small local vendor market |

• 10am - 5pm | Bruderheim Town Wide Garage Sale | FREE_EVENT | One man’s trash is another man’s future trash | Get yours at this small town sale |

• 11am - 3pm | Leagues on the Line | FREE_EVENTS | Celebrate YEG’s interconnected communities with live music, games, kids zones & more |

• 11am - 3pm | Paths for People | FREE_EVENT | Venture down a car-free 96 street and enjoy live music/performances, street games, kids activities & more |

• 11am - 3pm | Arbour Day Leduc | FREE_EVENT | Make new friends, meet community members & plant a tree | Hot dogs, pop & chips included |

• 11am - 4pm | Fort Sask Family Festival | FREE_EVENT | Enter the chalk art competition, enjoy many stage performers, welcome back the sheep & more |

• 11am - 4pm | Mom’s Market | FREE_ENTRY | Browse the best of tasty treats & local artisan wares |

• Noon - 4pm | Fire Station Open House | FREE_EVENT | Bring the kids down to meet their heroes, explore the firetrucks, tour the hall & more | Directions |

• Noon - 4pm | Family Fun Event | FREE_EVENT | Enjoy FREE popcorn, henna art, balloon animals, local mascot visits & more |

• Noon - 5pm | Family Fun Day: Rio Terrace | FREE_EVENT | Explore emergency vehicles, listen to live music, play in the kids zone & much more |

• 1pm - 3pm | Get Ready in the Neighbourhood | FREE_EVENT | Learn tips for community strengthening & emergency preparedness in this workshop |

• 1pm - 3pm | Book Launch: Hands to Table | FREE_EVENT (I think) | Get your paws on this new cookbook from Migrante |

• 1pm - 4pm | Confidence Building Workshop for Girls | FREE_EVENT | Girls aged 9-12 can build confidence, learn about boundaries and good self image |

• 1pm - 4pm | In Bloom: Fashion Show | Discover the latest fast fashion at this runway showing, plus enjoy live music, networking & more | $11.98+/person |

• 1:30pm - 4:30pm | DIY Charcuterie Board | Wow your guests with a laser cut charcuterie board made with your own sweat, blood & tears | $21/person |

• 2pm - 3:30pm | Blanket Exercise | FREE_EVENT | Enjoy an experiential workshop that aims to connect folks of Indigenous & non-indigenous heritage |

• 2pm - 4pm | Londonderry’s Lively Lagoon | FREE_EVENT | Explore a CoE rec center, meet staff, enter giveaways, try out programs & more |

• 2pm start | NLT’s Season Launch Party | Celebrate Northern Light Theatre’s opener with snacks, wine & a sneak peak into what’s in store | $30/person |

• 2:30pm - 5:30pm | Parkland Ukrainian Dancers Year End Concert | Check out a host of traditional local dance crews for only $10.01+/person |

• 3pm - 5pm | Storybook Sing Along | Join NUOVA vocal arts for a choral adventure featuring your family’s favourite songs | $14.11+/person |

• 3PM - 8PM | Summer Block Party | FREE_EVENT | Check out family-friendly fun, live music/DJ’s, pride (themed) events & more |

• 7pm - 9pm | Message From Exile | FREE_EVENT | Catch a keynote from an American academic on preserving critical thought beyond institutions |

• 7:30pm - 9:30pm | Furiouser & Spuriouser | Pro Choro Canada is back & bringing the choral goods | Be there for delivery for only $10.50+/person |

• 7:30pm - 10pm | Chopin Piano Recital | Two talented professional pianists will be tickling the ivory & you can hear it happen for $11.98+/person |

• 7:30pm - midnight | Art on the Block 2025 | Meet the many active faces in our local art scene, enjoy refreshments & support the AGA | $99+/person |

• 8pm - 10:30pm | Distro Salsa | Don your dancing kicks & break out those moves you;ve been learning elsewhere at this Latin music fiesta | $29/person |

• 8pm - midnight | Salsachata Latin Dance Party | Take a date or fly solo & enjoy guided dance instruction with a social to follow | $18.18/person |

• 8:30pm start | Wicked Woods Pre-Party | Join bass music heavyweight SAKA & prepare for an epic upcoming EDM festival | $27.96+/person |

• 10pm - 2am | Split Screen | Support five local artists plus the beat-maker behind them in this all out live performance | $15/person |

• June 7 & 8 | Ociciwan’s First Art Market | FREE_ENTRY | Meet neighbours & friends while browsing a local art market |

• June 7 & 8 | Westlock Antique Tractor Show | Take a road trip up highway 44 & see vintage farming demos, showings, events & more | FREE-$15/person/day |

• June 7 & 8 | Eco-Solar Home Tour | FREE_EVENT | Ask questions and tour 18 different net-zero (or net-zero ready) homes in & around YEG |

• June 7 & 14 | Mastering Your Camera | Join local guru Warren Gamache & over eight hours, discover the ins & outs of photography | $199/person |

Sunday, June 8:

• 9am - noon | Walk for HS Awareness | FREE_EVENT | Make friends, get some exercise & show your support for those dealing with Hidradenitis Suppurativa |

• 10am start | This This This This This | FREE_EVENT (I think) | Hang out with local artist Elliot Rose & enjoy an open discussion about his most recent art |

• 11am & 1pm | Lego Make & Take | Let Dad know just how cool he is by making him a Lego F1 car & taking it home | $5/person |

• 11am - 5pm | Coding Workshop for Kids | FREE_EVENT | Hit up the keyboard & learn something new in this instructor-led workshop |

• 11am - 6pm | Seniors Week Celebration | FREE_EVENT | Grab a slice of cake &/or a hotdog & enjoy this art/craft/music/fashion show & bazaar | All welcome |

• Noon - 2pm | Lego Make & Take | FREE_EVENT | Kids, make Dad a Lego ping pong paddle for Father Day & take it home | While supplies last |

• Noon - 3:30pm | Ride of the Fancy Women | FREE_EVENT | Dress stylishly & ride your chariots in the name of well-designed cycling infrastructure |

• Noon - 4pm | Gearing Up for Summer | FREE_EVENT | Deck out your bicycle with sweet summer swag, enjoy cool treats, live music & show home tours |

• Noon - 5pm | Footwork Frenzy 22 | Whose got the slickest dance moves in all the kingdom of YEG? | Find out at a 1v1 30 dancer open battle | $10+/person |

• 1pm - 3pm | Digital Photography 101: Back to Basics | FREE_EVENT | Get a handle on your digital camera & see how you can take better shots |

• 1pm & 5pm | Sesame Street Live | Join Elmo & the gang for a live rendition of this favourite children’s show |

• 1:05 pm | Riverhawks: Dog Day | Bring your furry friend to a game of ball & enjoy a bunch of pet-themed extracurriculars | $10+/person |

• 2pm - 3:30pm | Book Signing: Adventures of Mama | Join author Maureen Juma & get your copy of her latest book autographed |

• 2pm - 4pm | Confederations Colossal Carnival | FREE_EVENT | Explore a CoE rec center, meet staff, enter giveaways, try out programs & more |

• 2pm - 4pm | Wye String Ensemble Year End Concert | BY_DONATION | Get your string music fix from an superb band at an afforable price point |

• 2pm - 5pm | Lipstick & Lyrics | Break out your best karaoke & join the ranks for the ultimate sing-a-long experience | $22.63+/person | 18+ |

• 2pm start | Carmina Burana | The Richard Eaton Singers and Edmonton Youth Choir will be performing Carl Orff’s epic Cantana | Hear it for $30-50/person |

• 3pm - 5pm | Essence of Dance | Celebrate YEG’s ballet & contemporary dance scene with a stunning, original performance | $35/person |

• 3pm - 5pm | Heart & Homeland | Enjoy a choral exhibition from Archbishop MacDonald Choir, Alphorns & Edmonton Swiss Men’s Choir | $20/person |

• 3pm - 5:30pm | Picking up the Pieces | Enjoy the songs of Gordon Lightfoot as sung by a professional cover band | $38.61/person |

Monday, June 9:

• 6:15pm - 7:45pm | Flow into Zouk | Get customized coaching from the legend Chad Detoski in this beginner-friendly six week course | $150/person |

• 7pm - 8:30pm | Audrey’s Classics Book Club | FREE_EVENT | Join in on a rambunctious roundtable regarding Mary Ann Evans’ classic, Middlemarch |

• 7pm - 10pm | Green Drinks June | Connect with a host of green-first friends & enjoy two keynotes on local green initiatives | FREE-$10/person |

• 7:30pm start | ABRA Cadabra | ABBA fans, gather at the Winspear to hear this electrifying, Vancouver based cover act | $57+/person |

• 8:30pm - 10:30pm | Rough Cut Comedy | FREE_EVENT | Join the best comics YEG has to offer & bust a gut at this weekly reoccurring event |

My friend, I hope your week is stellar. Thanks for checking in!