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Several Classical Music Concerts, A Board Game Charity Fundraiser, Hercules in Theatre, FREE Beaver Tails & Much More!
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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, September 3 through Monday, September 29, 2024.
I cover: Events & Entertainment happening in & around YEG.
Note: All links are non-monetized. They simply lead to event info.
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Good morning everyone!
If you’re receiving this current issue late this morning, my apologies! We’ve been having some deliverability issues. Thanks for your patience.
Jonah
Some Things To Do This Weekend:
Tuesday, October 1:
6:30pm - 9pm | Belonging in Action | FREE EVENT | Be the change & help plan community projects in Edmonton’s west & central locales |
6:30pm - 9:30pm | Try Women’s 4 Part A Capella | FREE EVENT | Try out this ladies-only choir | All are welcome |
7pm - 8:30pm | Writing Circle Meetup | FREE EVENT | Make new friends & brush up on your wordsmith potential |
7pm - 9pm | Natural Nutrition Virtual Info Session | FREE EVENT | Learn about a holistic eating approach |
7:30pm - 9:30pm | Garneau String Quartet | Enjoy the first of 4 performances from these ESO musicians | $25-45/show, $160/season |
7:30pm start | Banff Film Festival Tour Stop | See a selection of the highlight films from this year’s BCMFF | $25-30/person |
All Week | Active Aging Week | MANY FREE EVENTS | Try numerous fitness activities, all week long |
Wednesday, October 2:
3:15pm - 5:45pm | Recreational Swim | FREE EVENT | Grab the kids 9or go solo) & enjoy a soak, on the house |
5pm - 7pm | Lego Jack-O-Lantern | FREE EVENT | Make & take plus more | South Common | Spruce Grove | Sherwood Park | St. Albert | Ages 4+ |
6pm - 9pm | Queer Poetry Open Mic | FREE EVENT | Enjoy or share your work in an open & inclusive environment |
6:30pm - 8pm | Writing Club (Stony Plain) | FREE EVENT | Polish your writing & make new friends |
7pm - 9:30pm | Mad Cool Vino Español | Featuring 150 wines from 35 Spanish producers, posh Spanish grub & more | $104-$162/person |
7pm start | Learning to Read: How & What | FREE EVENT | Join SLP Lyndsay Bourdeau to learn tips & tricks for teaching through challenges |
7:30pm - 9pm | Monica Miller Memorial Lecture | FREE EVENT | Enjoy an invoking talk live from acclaimed author Alissa York |
7:30pm - 10pm | Irrational Comedy @ Irrational Brewing | Grab a beverage & laugh along with Natasha Lyn Myles & guests | $20/person |
October 2 - 31 | Spooky Strathma | BY DONATION | Solve clues and uncover a thrilling mystery @ the museum |
Thursday, October 3:
10am - 7pm | AGA: Seniors Takeover Day | FREE EVENT (for seniors) | Enjoy free admission, tours, film showings, refreshments & much more |
6:15pm - 8:30pm | Story Telling Workshop for Teens 13+ | FREE EVENT | Create your own graphic teen novel under expert guidance |
6:30pm - 7:30pm | Depression & Anxiety Recovery Program | FREE EVENT | Identify causes of your cognitive corruption & mentally move to better places |
7pm start | Mastané: Asad Khan & Raaginder | Enjoy a performance from these two artists | $31.03/person | 18+ |
7:30pm - 9pm | Jon Dore & Dave Merheje w/ Guests | Crank up the laugh-track with these two renowned jokesters | $40.95-46.20/person |
7:30pm - 9:30pm | The Legendary Downchild Blues Band | 55 years & 19 studio albums in, they’re calling it quits | Big them adieu for $60/person |
8pm - 10pm | Darcy Boon Collins | Grab a drink at Sturgeon Brewing (Morinville) & enjoy good ribbings with this comic | $33.28/person |
Friday, October 4:
1pm - 2pm | All Abilities Afternoons | FREE EVENT | Try a craft or do some colouring | For caregivers and adults with developmental disabilities |
6pm - 10pm | Client Appreciation Night | FREE EVENT | Enjoy food, games, activities and a chance to win a trip to Mexico |
7pm - 10pm | Mitch Gorman | Gather at Felice Noir for an evening concert from this Albertan folk artist | $12/person |
7:30pm start | Lynne Hanson | Enjoy an evening of Americana from this Canadian artist | $20-30/person (plus GST) |
7:30pm - 9pm | Bachata Vibes | FREE EVENT | Grab your dancing shoes & try out Latin dancing |
8pm - 1 am | Noche De Bailar | FREE EVENT | Enjoy a free Latin Dance Lesson, followed a dance night with live Latin music | All abilities welcome | 18+ |
9pm start | The Daaku Tour | Enjoy a Punjabi & Haryanvi Dance Party feat. 5 DJ’s | $12/person | 18+ |
10pm - 2am | Niteshade & Rise of the Jellyfish w/ guests | Two killer DJ’s B2B | If you love bass house then this one’s for you | $11.73/person |
October 4 - 5 | Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto #3 | An evening concert featuring a fantastic series of works | $37.50-115.50/person |
October 4 - 6 | Smoky Lake Pumpkin Fair | Head 1.5 hours NE of Edmonton for a midway, show n shine, corn maze and more | $23-39/person |
October 4 - 6 | Gamealot (NPO) Games Bash & Fundraiser | Join or host board games & more | Proceeds go to charity | $20-35/day, $60/weekend |
October 4 - November 2 | Dark at Fort Edmonton Park | Check out YEG’s haunted festival, with themed activities and things to do | $50/person |
Saturday, October 5:
10am - 1pm | Beaver Tails Grand Opening | FREE EVENT | Enjoy a classic beaver tail on the house, @ WEM | 1 per customer |
10am - 2pm | MEC Gear Swap | FREE ENTRY | Score deals on some gently used gear | Rent a table for $22.63 (if selling gear) |
10am - 4pm | Words in the Park | FREE ENTRY | Gather to enjoy book readings, themed activities, door prizes, book launches & more |
10am - 4pm | APEGA Rock & Fossil Clinic | FREE EVENT | A family-friendly chance to learn about geoscience and what’s beneath our feet |
10am - 4pm | Edmonton Reptile Expo | View various reptiles, learn about breed habits, shop for supplies & much more | $10/person, $25+/family |
10:30am - 12:30pm | Clothing Exchange | FREE EVENT | Bring your old or outgrown threads & swap for something new-to-you |
Noon - 4pm | Magic at the Mall | FREE EVENT | Take your youngins on a photo scavenger hunt with a chance to win some sweet prizes |
1pm & 7pm | Hercules 1pm & 7pm | | See a live rendition of this classic featuring over 50 (children) cast members | $12-17/person |
1:30pm - 4:30pm | Play Rangers | FREE EVENT | An opportunity for your child to learn shelter building and slack lining | CoE hosted |
3:30pm - 7pm | Migratory Bird Talk | FREE EVENT | Learn about Migratory birds and what their behaviourism tells us, from the venerable Dr. Holroyd |
4:30pm - 5:30pm | Yoga for Beginners | FREE EVENT | Try instructor-led yoga at the Clareview Rec Center |
5pm start | Elks Hollywood Night | Cheer on the elks as they take down our provincial rivals | Starting at $26.25/person |
6:30pm - 9:30pm | Sip ‘n Paint | BYOB & paint something ceramic for $12/person |
7pm - 9:30pm | Mellow The Lion Album Release | Enjoy a set from these local alt rockers for $16.72/person |
7:30pm - 11:30pm | Art Battle | Watch as several skilled artists compete for top prizes | The audience decides the winner | $23.70/person | 18+ |
7:30pm - 9:30pm | Phil Hanley | Laugh along to this well known stand up comedian | $32.50 - $42.50/person |
8:30pm - 10:30pm | Teen Takeover | FREE EVENT | Teens aged 12-15 can enjoy swimming, skating, field house sports & more @ Leduc Rec Center |
Sunday, October 6:
10am - 4pm | Learn to Sew | A beginner-friendly course | Bring a lunch & all other supplies are provided | $65.23/person | 14+ |
11am - 1pm | Leduc Fire Hall Open House | FREE ENTRY | Meet firefighters, check out the trucks, gear & more | Cash BBQ on site |
11am - 3pm | Crib Tournament | FREE EVENT | Bring your board, cards and, most importantly, your A game |
Noon - 2:30pm | Fall Bowl & Social | Enjoy an afternoon of bowling, refreshments, prizes & friendly competition | $20/person |
Noon - 3pm | St. Albert Volunteer Fair | FREE EVENT | Drop in to visit & learn about 50+ organizations you could volunteer at |
1pm - 4pm | Sustainable Fashion:Thrifting | FREE EVENT | Learn the fundamentals of thrifting & looking snazzy without breaking the bank |
2pm - 3:30pm | Uke it Up | FREE EVENT | Bring your ukulele, tuner, music stand and a good sense of humour |
2pm - 4pm | The Girl From Dresden: Book Launch | FREE EVENT | Enjoy complimentary snacks & a chat with the author |
3pm - 5pm | Zumi Piano Concert | Enjoy renditions of works by Dvorák, Liszt, Chopin & others | $10-30/person |
3pm - 5pm | Brandenburg Concerto #4 | Enjoy one of Bach’s greatest works from a live professional ensemble | $15-30/person |
October 6 - 13 | National Bank Challenger Tennis Tournament | Enjoy world-class tennis in Edmonton | Ticket prices aren’t clear, check website for updates |
Monday October 7:
1pm - 2:15pm | Seniors Skate | FREE EVENT | Adults aged 50+, enjoy peaceful time on the ice |
4pm - 9pm | Board Game Night @ Brewsters Meadowlark | FREE TO PLAY | BYO games or borrow & enjoy good times with friends |
7pm - 8pm | Silent Book Club | FREE EVENT | Bring your book & read in blissful silence |
October 7 - 8 | bLU Talks U of A | FREE EVENT | See up to 10 speakers per day in a TED style arrangement | Non-perishable food donations accepted |
Noteworthy Events:
October 1 - 5 | Edmonton International Film Festival | Enjoy captivating independent cinema at affordable prices | $9.26-10.5/person |
October 1 - 6 | Rodeo Week Edmonton | Check out a bunch of Rodeo events and side-show attractions | Ticket prices vary by event | Some FREE events |
Thanks again for checking in. Have a great week, everyone!