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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, February 10 through Friday, February 13, 2026.

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.

I gotta say… this is the longest letter I’ve written in a while. 150+ events!

There’re plenty of great things this to check out week, especially on the weekend.

I’m pretty pressed for space so no recap this time around but thanks for stopping by. Lets touch base again next week = )

Catch ya out there!

Jonah

Some Things To Do This Week:

Tuesday, February 10:

• 10am - 1:30pm | We Seniors Coffee & Connection | FREE_EVENT | Seniors, enjoy socialization, three presentations & a light lunch at no charge |

• 6pm - 8pm | Cringe Stories | FREE_EVENT | Local business owners, enjoy casual networking over hilarious stories from the frontlines |

• 6:30pm - 9pm | Million Dollar Mistakes | FREE_EVENT | Join a local investor & hear tales from decisions gone south | Maybe a pitch… I don’t know |

• 7pm - 8:30pm | I Say, You Say, We All Say, Essay | FREE_EVENT | Join WiR David Berry for an in depth workshop on crafting the perfect essay |

• 8pm - 10:30pm | Tuesday Jam: Photon | Get up on stage & join in the music or enjoy it from the audience | $5-10/person |

• Feb 10 & 11 | Youth Clubhouse | FREE_EVENT | Local youth can gather with peers & enjoy tailored programming from City of St. Albert Staff |

• Feb 10 - 15 | Wildfire Festival | Support aspiring local youth comics who’re running the gauntlet at this improv comedy workshop/festival | ±$ 20/person |

• Feb 10 - 16 | Silver Skate Festival | FREE_EVENT | Grab the family & enjoy an evening of skating, ice sculptures, cinema & a weekend pyrotechnic display |

• Feb 10 - 28 | Winter City Weekends | FREE_EVENT | Featuring no-charge weekly skate rentals & live music on the weekends… what’s not to like? |

Wednesday, February 11:

• 10am - 11:30am | Seniors Scam Presentation | FREE_EVENT | Seniors, grab a cup of Coffee & learn about current scam tactics, resources & more |

• 10:30am - 11am | Learn & Play | Parents, bring the little ones for a presentation on snakes (feat. a real snake!) | $9.50ish-10/person |

• 1pm - 3pm | Move Slowly & Build Bridges | FREE_EVENT | Join author & academic Robert Gehl for a lecture on alternative social media |

• 4pm - 9pm | A New Approach to Mental Health | FREE_EVENT | Meet staff, tour a local clinic & explore newer options for treating mental health conditions |

• 4:45pm - 7:30pm | FASD Métis Caregiver Connect Night | FREE_EVENT | Caregivers can enjoy dinner, jigging & a chance to unwind | Childcare provided |

• 5:30pm - 8:30pm | Ubuntu - Sharing Circle | FREE_EVENT | Celebrate BHM with inspiring stories set to the backdrop of live music |

• 6pm - 8pm | Change Health Community Program | Good health is peak wealth, discover healthy living with a you-cook meal & craft | $15/family |

• 6pm - 8:30pm | Let Me Explain | FREE_EVENT | Gain wisdom as community members share exclusive knowledge from within their realm of expertise |

• 6pm - 9pm | STEMapalooza (Women & Girls) | Meet inspiring local women in STEM fields, build seriously cool science projects & more | $15.95/person |

• 7pm - 8:30pm | Spreading Your Story (Virtual) | FREE_EVENT | Join a local media producer for top tips on approaching media to cover your work |

• 7pm - 9pm | Book Launch: Nothing but Time | FREE_EVENT | Meet cinematic director & author José Teodoro to discuss his life’s work & latest release |

• 7pm start | Oil Kings vs Silvertips | Catch top quality hockey at highly affordable pricing | $24.25+/person |

Thursday, February 12:

• 11:30am - 1:30pm | Aerogel Demo | FREE_EVENT | Experience the cutting edge of aerogel insulation, & enjoy lunch |

• Noon - 1pm | Researcher Spotlight Series | FREE_EVENT | Join U of A Faculty of Law Professor Anna Lund for a lecture on Canadian housing rights |

• 1pm - 2:30pm | Conversation Circles | FREE_EVENT | The english language is tough! | Meet new friends & practice openly at this regular community event |

• 1pm - 3:30pm | Not Falling For You | FREE_EVENT | Seniors, enjoy a focused balance class followed by a presentation on hydration, nutrition & fall risk |

• 4:30pm - 6:30pm | Solving the ScaleUp Gap | FREE_EVENT (I think) | Meet local business leaders & learn about their stories as high-growth startups |

• 5pm - 7pm | Life Skills Management | FREE_EVENT | Young people aged 16 - 24, navigate the world with confidence after this helpful workshop |

• 5pm - 8pm | BBVA Innovation Expo | FREE_EVENT | Celebrate BHM with a local spotlight on black founder, tasty cuisine, live music & more |

• 5:30pm - 8pm | Pitch Night | FREE_EVENT | Support the next wave of U of A problem solvers as they pitch their world-altering ideas |

• 6pm - 9pm | RecreACTION | FREE_EVENT | Join a community conversation & explore the many links between outdoor recreation & conservation |

• 6:30pm - 7pm | PJ Story Time | FREE_EVENT | Who doesn’t love a good story in their PJ’s? | Hosted by a favourite library | Kids focused, but all are welcome |

• 6:30pm - 8:30pm | Edmonton Native Plant Society | FREE_EVENT | Permaculture enthusiasts, join two speakers for a talk on our local ecology |

• 6:30pm - 8:30pm | Passive Solar Greenhouse Workshop | Discover how you could grow fresh veggies year round | $30/person |

• 7pm - 9pm | Garden Club | Join local Lily aficionado Lorne Kaban for tips on Lily cultivation & red beetle management | FREE-$5/person |

• 7pm - 9pm | Rhythms of the Earth | FREE_EVENT | Enjoy a performance from Khiry Crooks, who is ½ of Rap duo Locution Revolution & a talented artist |

• 7pm - 9pm | Hip Hop Experience | FREE_EVENT (I believe) | Through culture-laced storytelling, Bruce Pigford brings Hip Hop to Life |

• 7pm - 10pm | Pathfinder Organized Play | FREE_EVENT | Beginner or advanced players can enjoy epic RPG adventures amidst new friends |

• 7:15pm start | Mini & Me Date Night | FREE_EVENT | Celebrate V-Day with your little munchkin w/ live music, dessert & more | Not sure if food is free |

• 8pm - 10:30pm | Mike Bruzzese | Join this Canadian future jazz great for a live album release & performance | $31/person |

• Feb 12 - 22 | Sweet Treats & Latte Festival | Pickup a card from a participating vendor & support local while vying for sweet prizes | Prices vary |

Friday, February 13:

• 7am - 9am | Winter Bike to Work Day | FREE_EVENT | Join five elected councillors for a cup o’ joe on select bike routes downtown |

• 09:30am - noon | Active Aging | FREE_EVENT | Discover tips & tricks for heart health and changes you should think about as your body ages |

• 12:30pm - 9pm | Board Games Community Social | FREE_EVENT | Bring a board or card game & enjoy an epic afternoon with neighbours turned friends |

• 1:10pm - 3:40pm | Olympic Watch Party | FREE_EVENT | Cheer from afar with friends & neighbours as team Canada takes on on Switzerland’s finest |

• 2pm - 3pm | Birds of Big Lake | It’s The Big Year, and you can join Jack Bl… err Dan Stoker for a great presentation on local avians | $3/person |

• 2pm start | Cinema for Seniors | FREE_EVENT | Seniors, catch a cinematic screening of “We Are The Roots”, about the Black Pioneers who settled in Alta |

• 4:30pm - 9:30pm | BCW Black History Month | FREE_EVENT | Celebrate Black voices in art & film w/ screenings, live music, dynamic stories & more |

• 7pm - 9pm | CFCW’s Honkytonk & Heartstrings | Sit in on a recorded CFCW broadcast featuring live music from a talented, known roster | $55.13/person |

• 7pm - 9pm | Barrington Simpson | A staple of the Edmonton music scene for at least 30 years, catch Kray-Z-Fingaz himself for only $5-10/person | A steal! |

• 7pm - 10pm | Valentines Paint & Sip | Bring your special someone & enjoy making art in a romantic setting | $35/person |

• 7pm - midnight | Abula, Nkwobi & Grills | Bring your hunger & celebrate Nigerian food, games & music for $11.98/person |

• 7pm start | Hardy | Catch this country music star live at Rogers Place, with a couple of guest opening for $69.90+/person |

• 7:15pm - 9:15pm | Cupids & Castles Make-n-Take | Bring your hunny & build a castle as fortified as your love for each other | $40/person |

• 7:30pm start | Bachata Vibes | FREE_EVENT | Big Bad Chad Detoski delivers once again | Don your dancing shoes & see what peak romance is all about |

• 8pm - 10:30pm | Rooster Davis & Dave Babcock | 90’s New Orleans jazz is making a special stop at the YBS & you’re invited for $31/person |

• 8pm start | Jean-Marie & Martini | Pair fantastic orchestral music with a tasty treat or beverage for $40+/person |

• 8:30pm - 11:30pm | Backwoods Superfreak | Catch an Edmonton favourite live on stage for $17.31/person |

• 9pm - midnight | The Grand Dueling Piano Show | Hear all your favourite tunes performed live, by request for $22.63/person |

• 10pm - 2:30am | Kairos ~ House Night | Hit the stage as four local DJ’s turn house music up to the max | $12.02-15/person |

• 10pm start | Emo Night | FREE_EVENT (before 10:30pm) | It may not be 2005, but that doesn’t mean you can’t dress to impress & party like it anyway |

• Feb 13 & 14 | Hilda’s Yard | Set in 1956, this theatrical delights audiences with an unexpected plight for a couple of empty nesters | $18+/person |

• Feb 13 & 14 | The Merry Widow | Victoria School of the Arts brings Franz Lehar’s beloved operetta to life | Hear it live for $53.85/person |

• Feb 13 & 14 | Uncle Hack | Mr. Dangercats himself is dropping in for one epic comedy show & you can take it all in for $29.69+/person |

• Feb 13 - 15 | Threshold | Two talented dancers come together for one special choreographed performance | $20+/person |

• Feb 13 - 15 | Birkiebeiner Ski Festival | Be Scandinavian for a weekend at Canada’s premier Cross Country Skiing event | Prices vary |