YEGPin: Pinball & Arcade Expo, Moose Hide Campaign Day, Bar/Yo Festival, An Oilers Watch Party & much more

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

Thanks for tuning in. Here’s your local ad-free action report for: Tuesday, May 13 through Friday, May 16, 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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My friend, hello once again! It’s great to have you here = )

Things are a bit of a slower week, especially after all the Mother’s Day shenanigans, and that’s ok. I made sure to get lots of live music into this week’s episode, alongside as many other high value events I could find.

If you’re a regular reader, you may notice a number of repeated (regularly occurring) events. With so many new readers since the last repost, a repost is totally worthwhile.

Anyways, without further ado, I hope you have an amazing week & I’ll catch you next time!

Jonah

P.S. I’ve been keeping an eye out for mental health advocacy &/or friendship groups that cater to women specifically (but have so far been unsuccessful in locating any). Along the lines of “Menship” or “Anchor Mens Group”, but for the gals. If anyone knows of any, please drop me an email. Would be great to get that in here = )

Some Things To Do This Week:

Tuesday, May 13:

• 12:30pm - 3:30pm | Committed to Serve Together | FREE_EVENT | Connect with local first responders & other partnered agencies |

• 2pm - 6pm | Beverly Towne Farmers Market | FREE_ENTRY | Browse tasty treats & local artisan wares |

• 6pm - 9pm | Salsa in the Square | FREE_EVENT | Grab a date or fly solo & enjoy an epic evening of outdoor dancing |

• 6pm - 10pm | Latin Dance Night | Bring a friend or fly solo & enjoy an instructor-led dance night plus social | FREE-$10/person |

• 6:30pm - 8:30pm | Anchor Mens Group | FREE_EVENT | Explore life’s more difficult subjects in a supportive, inclusive environment | 18+ |

• 6:30pm - 7:30pm | Romantasy Book Club | FREE_EVENT | Bring bevies or a snack to share & meet likeminded friends at this affable club |

• 7pm - 8:30pm | Crave Bakery: Book Launch | FREE_EVENT | Meet member of this local hotspot & check out their latest bake book |

• 7pm start | Pouya, Shakewell & Fat Nick | Cathc these three hiphop/rap artists live for $43-48/person |

• 8pm - 10:30pm | Anastasija Litvinyuk: Jam | Bring your instrument or enjoy the tunes & join this celebrated pianist along with her band | $5-10/person |

• May 13 - 15 | Youth Club House | FREE_EVENT | This week, youth can try painting in watercolour, snack on no bake baking & compete in Jeopardy |

Wednesday, May 14:

• 11am - noon | SAiF Space: Seniors | FREE_EVENT | Grab an included snack &/or beverage & enjoy an hour of socialization with a little education |

• 12:45pm - 3pm | Crib Tournament | Flex your horseshoes & compete for a small pot at this event ten minutes north of YEG | $10/person |

• 3pm - 7pm | Sherwood Park Farmers Market | FREE_ENTRY | Browse tasty treats and the best of local artisan wares |

• 4pm - 5:30pm | Racial Discrimination: A Conversation | FREE_EVENT | Learn why prejudice exists, how it’s spread & get tips/tools for combatting it |

• 4pm - 7pm | TrashFest | FREE_EVENT | Check out a garbage truck, play some games, smash electronics & more |

• 5pm - 7pm | Prairie BioEconomy Guild | FREE_EVENT | Enjoy a presentation on modern Spontaneous Fermentation beer making techniques |

• 6:30pm - 8:30pm | Menship | FREE_EVENT | Men aged 18-100+ can share company & enjoy planned activities at this regular event |

• 6:30pm - 10:30pm | Oilers Watch Party | Cheer on the boys from home ice as they take down the Golden Knights | $10/person |

• 7pm - 8:30pm | WiR: Short Stories Workshop | FREE_EVENT | Get tips from a pro to crafting your best work in the realm of short stories |

• 7pm - 8:30pm | Poetry Night | FREE_EVENT | Share your hottest works on an open mic & enjoy those of others |

• 7pm - 9pm | From Cell to Civilization | Join author & anthropologist Professor Alice Roberts for a keynote on the rise of global civilizations | $80.55+/person |

• 7pm start | Godspeed You! Black Emperor | With 31 years of practice since their inception in Montreal, hear this alt/post rock band for $45/person |

• May 14 - 15 | Shrek: The Musical | “Fall in love all ogre again” & enjoy a theatrical rendition of this well-loved children’s movie | $23.70/person |

• May 14 - 15 | Nisku Energy Show | Check out a hub of local innovation highlighting Alberta’s energy future | $15-25/person/day |

• May 14 - June 1 | Horseplay | PAY-WHAT-YOU-WILL | Catch this Alberta-original theatrical about the unbreakable bond between a man & his horse |

Thursday, May 15:

• 10am - 1:30pm | Leduc Farmers Market | FREE_ENTRY | Browse the best local treasures & tasty artisanal treats |

• 10am - 3pm | Moose Hide Campaign Day | FREE_EVENT | Walk (1 km) to end gender-based violence & enjoy a host of other activities |

• 10am - 3pm | Small Appliances Swap | FREE_EVENT | Bring that dusty unused appliance from your home & leave with something new to use |

• 3pm - 4pm | Steam Lab | FREE_EVENT | Kids 9 - 12 can blow off some “steam” building games, battling robots & more |

• 4pm - 8pm | 124 Grand Market | FREE_ENTRY | Kick the evening off right with a browse through one of YEG’s most bustling markets |

• 4:30pm - 6:30pm | Tech Thursdays: Kickoff | FREE_EVENT | Network & hear about the greatest Canadian tech pursuits happening right now |

• 5pm - 8pm | RATS Edmonton | FREE_EVENT | Join a bunch of mechanically minded folks & enjoy similarly themed conversations |

• 5pm - 11:55pm | Bass Therapy Mayhem | A host of local DJ’s go B2B2B in 40 minute sets bringing you the best of epic bass tunes | $11.11/person |

• 6pm - 8pm | Ravenwolf Trivia Night | FREE_EVENT | Bust out your internal encyclopedia & vie for top bragging rights |

• 6pm start | Suzuki Spring Concert | Support young musicians as they play their practiced pieces on the Winspear’s revered stage | FREE-$21.50/person |

• 6:30pm - 7:30pm | Fusion of Traditions | FREE_EVENT | Immerse yourself in an expressive art exhibition |

• 6:30pm - 7:45pm | A.I. and The Power of Creative Thinking | FREE_EVENT | Join star performer & researcher David Usher for a thoughtful keynote |

• 6:30pm - 8:30pm | Speak No Evil | FREE_EVENT | Make it a date night with this edge-of-seat movie, followed up, naturally, by Kind Ice Cream |

• 6:30pm - 10pm | Seniors Dance & Social | Fill up your dance card & socialize along with tunes from the Chwill Brother Country Band | $12/person |

• 6:45pm - 9pm | Healthy North: Wild Backyards | FREE_EVENT | Meet likeminded friends & enjoy a presentation on our backyard ecosystems |

• 7pm - 8:30pm | Couples Gaming Tournament | Grab your #1 & take on other couples in a bid for top prizes & bragging rights | $18.18/couple |

• 7pm - 8:30pm | Book Launch: Where The Jasmine Blooms | FREE_EVENT | Meet celebrated author Zeina Sleiman and discuss her latest release |

• 7pm start | Reuben and the Dark w/ The Bullhorn Singers | Join these two alt/indie bands for an epic live show here in YEG | $39.76/person |

• 8pm - 10pm | Los Lobos | This legendary group is making their way to YEG & you could be occupying a seat for $49.99+/person | Play La Bamba Baby! |

• May 15 - 17 | Le Malade Imaginaire | Enjoy a witty, french-language theatrical about a man, his daughter, an arranged marriage & her actual love | $37/person |

• May 15 - 18 | YEGPin: Pinball & Arcade Expo | Compete in tournaments, make friends & try out 300+ pinball & arcade games | FREE-$110/person |

Friday, May 16:

• 9am - 4:30pm | Go Girl | Girls aged 11 - 18 can forge new friendships while trying new activities like yoga, taekwondo, football & more | $5/person |

• 9:30am - 11am | Conversation Café | FREE_EVENT | Make new friends & join in on an engaging casual discussion on the theme of Mental Health |

• 10:30am - 11:15am | Fitness Fridays: Barre | FREE_EVENT | Grab your young’un & hit this local gym for a complementary instructor-led class |

• 1pm - 2pm | All Abilities Afternoons | FREE_EVENT | Open to (caregivers &) adults of all abilities, make a craft or enjoy some colouring |

• 1pm - 2:30pm | Morinville Fitminds | FREE_EVENT | Combat dementia & other cognitive conditions with brain games, story telling, socializing & more |

• 2pm - 4:15pm | Alien: Romulus | FREE_EVENT | Grab your horror-movie-loving pals or fly solo & enjoy this recent thriller |

• 5:30pm - 8:30pm | WEM Waterpark Event | Enjoy reduced capacity & included zip line rides at YEG’s infamous waterpark | $46.12/person |

• 6pm - 10pm | Sunset Sip & Sounds | FREE_EVENT | Grab a bevy if desired & enjoy live beats from the patio |

• 6pm start | J Scope: Release Party | Join this local hip hop/rap artist for a track release & dance floor fiesta | $22.63/person |

• 6pm start | Board Game Night: Casual/Beginners | Bring some friends or fly solo & enjoy some great board games in a stress-free setting | $10/person |

• 7pm - 9pm | Westmore | Catch this rising YEG original indie/folk artist live in an intimate acoustic show for $5-10/person |

• 8pm - 11:30pm | Blues Night: Double Bill | See two Albertan blues bands live on stage for $22.63/person |

• 9pm - 2am | Laidback Luke | This Dutch Heavyweight is making his way to YEG this week & you can be their dancing along for $26-37/person |

• 10pm - 2:30am | DJ Seinfeld | You may not want to be a pirate, but get the full Seinfeld experience regardless with EDM artist DJ Seinfeld | $37.80/person |

• May 16 - 17 | Bar/Yo Festival | Celebrate the first anniversary of this Filipino Festival with many live acts, foam parties & more | $17.31+/person |

• May 16 - 19 | Mill Woods Carnival | Beat the heat with sweet treats & epic rides on the Mill Woods Midway | $4-9/person/ride or $50/person/ride all day |

• May 16 - October 19 | Orcas Exhibit: RAM | Get up close & personal with an Apex Predator in this interesting, vast display | FREE-$21/person |