The Dagen Project, Hanging With My Super Dad, Devon's 75th Birthday Bash, Weird Al Karaoke & Much More!

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

Thanks for tuning in. Here’s your local ad-free action report for: Tuesday, February 18 through Monday, February 24, 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 great to see you once again!

I’m a little tapped for space on this letter & must keep my message short, but I hope you have a wonderful week and are able to get out to do something fun. Especially in the approaching warmer climes.

Catch you out & about = )

Jonah

Some Things To Do This Week:

Tuesday, February 18:

• 5:30pm start | The Dagen Project (Virtual) | MAYBE FREE EVENT? | Help break the stigma around mens mental health via this incredible conference |

• 6pm - 9pm | Return To The Falls | FREE EVENT | Take in a compelling documentary about reconciliation from residential schools |

• 6pm - 10pm | Social Tuesdays | Grab a friend or fly solo & enjoy a night of guided Latin Dancing | FREE-$11.62/person | 18+ |

• 7:30pm start | Chen Plays Bach & Saint-Saëns | Catch an epic ESO performance for $36.50-52.50/person |

• 7:30pm start | Leeroy Stagger (Leduc) | Catch an indie rock set from this Canadian artist for $32/person |

• February 18 - 20 | Youth Clubhouse | FREE EVENT | This week, weave a keychain with Bent Arrow & make paper mâché |

• February 18 & 26 | Figure Drawing Workshop | Learn the basics of figure composition for $20/person |

Wednesday, February 19:

• 10am - 12pm | CSNN Public Workshop (Virtual) | FREE EVENT | Learn how diet & other lifestyle decisions can help improve sleep |

• 4pm - 5pm | Soulfire (Grades 4-6) | FREE EVENT | Hosted by the City of St. Albert, make new friends & try some fun activities |

• 5:30pm - 8pm | Yeganimation | FREE EVENT | YEG based animation artists, make new friends and celebrate the local scene |

• 5:30pm start | The Dagen Project | Help break the stigma around mens mental health via this incredible conference | $12/person |

• 6pm - 8pm | Internet Child Exploitation | FREE EVENT | Learn the common tactics used to exploit children online, and how you can protect your child |

• 6pm - 8pm | Nêhiyawêwin Classes (Virtual) | FREE EVENT | Learn the Cree Language in this FREE online class |

• 6:30pm - 8pm | Menship | FREE EVENT | Connect with other men aged 18-100 & enjoy an evening of bowling |

• 7pm - 8:30pm | Financial Fraud Presentation | FREE EVENT | Learn about common crypto scams & how to protect your investments |

• 7:30pm start | Edmonton Story Slam | FREE EVENT | Hear from YEG’s best tale spinners &/or compete for the last spot for Slam Off (in March) |

• February 19 - 23 | Keith Alessi | Join this banjo-addict former Edmontonian to hear his story and how music helped him beat cancer | $26.25/person | 14+ |

Thursday, February 20:

• 9:30am - 1:30pm | M.A.P.S. Showcase and Brunch | FREE EVENT | See & hear about what’s been happening at M.A.P.S. | Brunch included |

• 7pm - 10pm | Seniors Dance & Social | Partners and singles are welcome to dance, socialize or just enjoy the live music | $12/person |

• 7pm start | Grizzly Bear Keynote | FREE EVENT | Learn about past, present & future efforts to maintain Grizzly populations in Alberta |

• 7pm start | Our Lady Peace w/ Collective Soul | Catch this iconic Canadian headliner live for only $49.95+/person |

• 7:30pm - 9:30pm | Comedy Night at Lone Pine Distilling | See Edmonton’s own Noah Broduer w/ four guests for $18.18-20/person |

• 7:30pm - 10:30pm | Jacob Wutzke Jazz Trio | Celebrate Jacob’s latest album release with a night of music for $16.72/person |

• 7:30pm start | Del Barber (Leduc) | Catch a set from this Winnipeg born & based Folk artist for $28/person |

• 8pm start | Bass Therapy | Catch a bunch of sets from YEG’s Bass DJ’s for $8.88-11.11/person |

• 9pm - 10pm | Weird Al Karaoke | Enjoy hilarious renditions of all your favourite songs in this musical comedy | $15.50/person |

Friday, February 21:

• 10am - noon | Edmonton Entrepreneur Talks | FREE EVENT | Network & hear from YEG-based businesswoman Jennifer Keith |

• 10am - 4pm | Make a Charcuterie Board | Develop surface prep & finishing skills as your make your own board | $90/person |

• 6pm - 8pm | Hanging With My Super Dad (Stony Plain) | FREE EVENT | Kids, grab your Dad/Male Caregiver & enjoy a night of fun activities |

• 7pm - 9pm | Volunteer Appreciation Night | FREE EVENT (limited) | Enjoy an epic match of stick & puck in thanks for your dedication |

• 7pm - 9pm | Jackson Moo King | Celebrate BHM with a performance from this local artist for $11.98/person |

• 7pm - 10pm | Artist Talk | Join Kira Hunt & learn all about her (neat) Diatom Lanterns | $11.98/person |

• 8pm - 10:30pm | Louise Dawson | Louise debuts on the Yardbird Stage & you can catch all the action for $27/person |

• February 21 & 22 | My Aging Story Exhibit | FREE EVENT | An extraordinary showcase of stories on aging |

• February 21 & 22 | Tchaikovsky & Scottish Fantasy | YEG’s ESO presents this dazzling performance | $37.50-100.50/person |

• February 21 & 22 | Ice Grooves | FREE EVENT | Enjoy FREE skate rentals & skate alongside live beats from DJ’s Sonny Grimes & DOC |

• February 21 & 22 | Dance Theatre of Harlem | Enjoy “a transformative vision of 21st century ballet” for $69+/person |

Saturday, February 22:

• 7:30am - 9am | Catfish Coffee Roasters | Forgo sleep for a week with unlimited coffee beverages from this local roaster | $27.96/person |

• 10am - 3pm | Calligraphic Potpourri | Try your hand at (instructed) calligraphic stencilling for $22.63/person |

• Noon - 2pm | BHM Celebration | FREE EVENT | Join ICAE for discussions, cultural presentations & networking |

• Noon - 5pm | Afroquiz 2025 | FREE EVENT | Test your knowledge on all things African in this annual event |

• 1pm - 2pm | Myofascial Workshop | FREE EVENT | Learn how to release muscle tension & promote recovery |

• 1pm - 3:30pm | Devon’s Birthday Bash | FREE EVENT | The Town of Devon is turning 75 | Celebrate with live entertainment, activities, snacks & more |

• 1pm - 5pm | Nerf Wars | Carry the heat & get ready for an insane battle | $17.31/person |

• 2pm - 7pm | Winter Carnival (Glenora) | FREE EVENT | Enjoy skating, snow painting, bonfires, a fireworks show & more |

• 3pm - 8pm | Winterfest (Sturgeon County) | FREE EVENT | Featuring a petting zoo, FREE food & snacks, pony & hayrides, skating, bonfires & more |

• 4pm - 6pm | Taste of Africa | Enjoy performances of poetry, dance, storytelling & more | Enjoy cultural food | $20/person |

• 5pm - 9pm | Art as Legacy | FREE EVENT | Support Black Youth Artists & celebrate BHM at this multifaceted artistic event |

• 6pm - 10pm | Skate the Night Away | Enjoy late night rink access, movies in the hall & a community sleepover | FREE-$17.31/person |

• 7pm - 10pm | O.N.C.E. | Enjoy improvised music from 10 random artists for $11.98/person |

• 7pm - 10pm | Comedy Night | Bust a gut to Mike Dambra, Rob Pepper & guests for $30/person |

• 7pm start | Mother Mother | Catch these alt rockers with guests for only $59.15+/person |

• 7:30pm - 11:30pm | Art Battle | 12 artists, 3 rounds, 1 champion | Who will you crown 1st? | $23.70+/person | 18+ |

• 7:30pm start | Don Berner Big Band | This will be a stellar performance from YEG’s largest Jazz ensemble | $39-46/person |

• 7:30pm start | Jack Semple Sings Gordon Lightfoot | Enjoy the best of Lightfoot’s discography for $44-48/person |

• 8pm - 10:30pm | Saint & The Full 100 Band | Enjoy a set from this multicultural YEG original for $31/person |

• 8pm - 10:30pm | Celtara | Featuring Celtic music like you’ve never heard it before for $15-29/person |

• 9pm start | La Fiesta | Hit the dance floor for an epic night of Manny V Y Su Esquina Latina & DJ Kris King | $17.31/person |

• February 22 - March 23 | A Midsummer Night’s Dream: The 70’s Musical | As though Shakespeare himself had lived through the disco era | $90+/person |

Sunday, February 23:

• Noon - 3pm | Lantern Fest | FREE EVENT | Enjoy a lion dance, face painting, mahjong, crafts & more |

• Noon - 3pm | Mother Language Day | FREE EVENT | Promote multilingualism while enjoying cultural performances & cuisine |

• 1pm - 4pm | Tamarack Cunningham | FREE EVENT | Swing dance along to the sultry tunes of this YEG based artist |

• 2pm start | Black Umfolosi | Come see one of Africa’s best known vocal groups for $32-37/person |

• 2pm start | Alberta Youth Orchestra | Support the AYO & enjoy some superb chamber music for $15-20/person |

• 4pm - 6pm | African Choir Workshop & Drum Circle | FREE EVENT | Learn to sing African choral music & enjoy some drumming |

• 5pm - 9pm | Indoor Golf Tournament | Compete for prizes while helping a local animal rescue fundraise | $84/person |

• 6pm start | Oil Kings vs Tigers | Catch some quality hockey at quantity pricing | Only $24.25+/person |

• 7:30pm - 9:30pm | Middle Aged Boy Band | Catch a chuckle from this outstanding parody/comedy show | $45.16/person |

• 8pm - 10:30pm | River City Big Band | Catch this groovy YEG original jazz group for $37/person |

• 8pm - 11:59pm | Soundwave Sunday | Catch 10 local bands for only $20/person |

Monday, February 24:

• 4pm - 9pm | Board Game Night | FREE EVENT | Grab some friends, a table & enjoy an evening of epic fun |

• 6pm - 7pm | Renaissance Dance Class | Button up your breeches & dance like it’s the 14th century | $11.98/person |

• 6:30pm - 8:30pm | Be Among The Stars | Prepare to be impressed by talented acrobats aged 6-18 | $24/person |

Thanks for checking in. Have a great week, everyone!