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Thanks for tuning in. Here’s your local ad-free action report for: Tuesday, October 28 through Friday, October 31, 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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Greetings, friend,

It’s great to have you here.

Big week on the imminent horizon, with plenty of opportunities for both late sleepers & early risers.

Old school arcade fans will love hitting up games from Pinball to Pacman at an entry-fee only (free play event) one night this week.

Music lovers will be ecstatic to see that Opera Pub is back on the menu. This now-recurring occasional winter event brings in a host of local all-star talent for a showcase of thrills & trills. Expect the unexpected.

And of course, once you’re done slingin’ candy bars on Friday night, you can always close things out with a colourful fireworks display in Terwillegar.

So with all that & more on the weekend, I hope you’re able to enjoy a splendid week.

Catch ya out there = )

Jonah

Some Things To Do This Week:

Tuesday, October 28:

• 5pm - 7:30pm | Video Games. No Longer Childs Play! | Join a local prof. & learn about how video games are transforming an evolving world | $15/person |

• 5:30pm - 7:30pm | Child Cyber Safety (Virtual) | FREE_EVENT | Find out the latest methods for ensuring child safety on the world wide web |

• 5:30pm - 8pm | Pathways of Poverty | Meet with Elder Lewis Cardinal for a dinner conversation on understanding poverty | Soup included | FREE maybe? |

• 6pm - 8pm | Fundraising Chat (Entrepreneurs) | FREE_EVENT | Join three local business leaders & find out the best fundraising methods for your startup |

• 6pm - 9pm | AWF Advocacy Night | FREE_EVENT | Hang out with member of the Alberta Wildlife Federation and see how you can help shape their future |

• 6:30pm - 8:30pm | The History of Streetcars in Edmonton | FREE_EVENT | Discover the evolution & obsoletism of YEG’s former main street transports |

• 6:30pm - 9pm | Sherwood Care Fashion Show & Auction | Enjoy a runway showcase, crusaders game ticket & cheesecake | $22.73/person |

• 7pm - 8:30pm | Fall Feast of Words: Deborah Willis | FREE_EVENT | Share an evening with this author & join a lively discussion about her latest book |

• 7:30pm start | Oilers vs Mammoth | Cheer on the Oil Boys for as little as $62.54+/person |

• 7:30pm start | The Shape of a Girl | FREE_EVENT | Enjoy a locally produced theatrical about life’s difficulties, especially when standing up for whats right |

• 8pm - 10:30pm | Nightmare Before Christmas | FREE_EVENT | Hang with the buds & test your trivial knowledge for epic glory and prizes |

• 8pm - 10:30pm | Tuesday Jam: Shaun Croal | This talented upright bassist is claiming the ‘Bird’s stage this week | Join in on the action for $5-10/person |

• Oct 28 & 29 | The Music of Star Wars | Your affable ESO is performing a well known epic soundtrack & you can hear it for $37+/person |

• Oct 28 - 31 | Brick or Treat | FREE_EVENT | Find hidden pumpkins around Edmonton’s Lego stores & turn them in for a tasty treat |

• Oct 28 - Nov 8 | Tough Guy | Catch a theatrical performance about resilient friendships forged through a traumatic experience | $26/person |

Wednesday, October 29:

• Noon - 1:30pm | Creating & Sustaining Interdisciplinary Research Teams | FREE_EVENT | Catch this panel discussion on building collaborative teams |

• 1pm - 2pm | Discover Digital Ag | FREE_EVENT | The tech-driven future of farming is here | Discover field careers & directives in this one-hour keynote |

• 4pm - 7pm | Drop in Art Making | FREE_EVENT | Brush strokes amidst local legends including AJA Louden, Garfield Morgan & Elsa Robinson |

• 5pm - 8pm | Wicked Words & Social Spirits | FREE_EVENT | Brush up on your public speaking skills with local expert Carmen Leibel |

• 5pm - 10pm | Retro Arcade Games Night | Grab your gals &/or pals and get competitive at all the classics | $15/person |

• 6:30pm - 8pm | Menship | FREE_EVENT | Mental health maintenance is important! | Men, bond with other men over shared experiences & conversation |

• 7pm - 8pm | RCMP Town Hall | FREE_EVENT | Hang our with members of your local RCMP & enforcement services for keynote on community safety & more |

• 7pm - 8:30pm | Book Launch: David Berry | FREE_EVENT | Meet the author & join in on an engaging discussion about making money in the music industry |

• 7:30pm start | Ken Stead | This talented Canadian folk & roots artist is making his way to Edmonton | Be there for $15/person |

• 7:30pm start | Life & Times of Jim Croce | Catch a tribute performance for this legendary artist who was taken from us all too soon | $49.25/person |

• Evening | Opera Pub | FREE_EVENT | Enjoy high trills & higher thrills with a spill of local Operatic talent | Reservations recommended |

Thursday, October 30:

• 11am - 3pm | The Final Fright | FREE_EVENT | Enjoy a sensory-friendly bash with costumes, prizes, treats & more |

• 4pm - 7pm | DIY Date Night | FREE_EVENT (to start) | Check out your local AGA with FREE admission before vacating for a walk & ‘choc with your beau |

• 5pm - 7pm | Aba’s True Story | FREE_EVENT | Meet with this local public speaker & hear about how she overcame racism & loss on the road to success |

• 5:30pm - 8pm | Edmonton Data Society Meetup | FREE_EVENT (I think) | Make only data-driven decisions after hanging with these friendly hardcores |

• 5:55pm - 8pm | Drop in Badminton | Swing the racquet, smash the birdie | Win the game, make the friends & don’t forget to play again! | $5/person |

• 6pm - 7:30pm | Learn to Square Dance | FREE_EVENT | Dress to impress next time you head out to Cook, aided by freshly acquired dance moves |

• 6pm - 8pm | Reuse Trick or Treat | FREE_EVENT | Make a lantern with recycled materials before enjoying a little adventure around the reuse center |

• 7pm - 9pm | Paintings & Poetry | FREE_EVENT | Enjoy poetic readings amidst characteristic illustrations in this mother & son collaboration |

• 7pm - 9:30pm | Cowboy Bebop Jazz Night | Sean Croal & Pure Octane are taking your on a fusion-driven jazz adventure | Join for $22.73/person |

• 7pm start | Oilers vs Rangers | As my grandmother might say… Conner McDavid is “All the rage” these days | See him play for $69.60+/person |

• 7:30pm - 10:30pm | Dating Show Deep Dive | 18+ ladies, forge friendships & bond over reruns of popular dating shows | $25/person |

• 7:30pm start | Coffin Shaker | To be honest, I have no idea what this is | Enjoy a supposed six hours of theatrical horror (I think) for $20-25/person |

• 7:30pm start | Nerd Nite | Dig out your nerdiest costume & enjoy expert presentations on A.I. horror, creepy crawlies & the art of mycology | $30/person |

• 7:30pm start | Gord Steinke & the Big Stein Band | From big screen to big stage, catch this retired news presenter & his boys for $38.85+/person |

• 8pm - 10:30pm | Lauren Bush | This trailblazing jazz vocalist is returning home for an excellent jazz show | Catch her live for $29/person |

• 9pm - 11:30pm | Battle of the Bands | FREE_EVENT | Cheer on the best local talent as they duke it out for all the glory |

• Oct 30 - Nov 9 | Ecos | Enjoy an artistic interpretation on one human’s decision that could derail her life for all the right reasons | $34/person |

Friday, October 31:

• 10am - 3pm | IKEA Scavenger Hunt | FREE_EVENT | Explore this favoured department store, solving clues and embarking on an all-ages adventure |

• 4pm - 8pm | The Headless Carrot | FREE_EVENT | Carve a pumpkin, roast a marshmallow & even decorate a haunted house | Plus more |

• 8pm star | Fireworks Display | FREE_EVENT | Bring the kids or a date & enjoy a little colour in the night sky |

• 7:30pm - 11:30pm | Halloswing | Enjoy a swing-dance fiesta featuring dancing, contests, games & more | $21/person |

• 7:30pm start | Ron Sexsmith | This three-time JUNO award winning artist is rolling into town & you can hear him live on stage for $35/person |

• 7:30pm start | Nosferatu (1922) | Catch an awesome live showing of this hollywood classic with a live score from the ESO | $40+/person |

• 7:30pm start | Night of the Living Core | Enjoy six straight hours of underground EDM for $15+/person |

• 8pm - 11:55pm | Spooktacular Psychedelic 60’s | Pepperland plays The Beatles in this one-night only ‘Bird fundraiser | Hear them live for $69/person |

• 8pm - 3am | Neon Nightmares | Who needs sleep when you can instead dance into the early morning hours? | $20-30/person |

• 9pm - 2am | Dark Carnival | Didn’t make Scream? | Get a healthy dose of local EDM for $17.87+/person |

• 9pm start | Sherlock’s Halloween Party | FREE_EVENT | Dress to impress & catch music from Rose Coloured Glasses, prizes & more |

• 10pm - 2am | Afro Go Crazy | FREE_EVENT (before 10:30pm) | Dress your best & enjoy Afrobeats all night long |

• 10pm - 2:30am | Enter the Dragon | Dress in your seasonal best & bop on the dance floor to live EDM | $11.49+/person |

• Oct 31 - Nov 1 | Scream | There’s a massive EDM show rolling into YEG with many big name headlines and you can be there for $129.95+/person |

• Oct 31 - Nov 1 | Nightmare on Athapaskan | FREE_EVENT | Bring a food bank donation & enjoy a scare at this local haunted house |

• Oct 31 - Nov 1 | Lori Ferguson-Ford | If B.C.’s funniest woman can’t bust your guts, then you my friend may just be uncrackable | Find out for $22/person |

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