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Zoominescence, A Tuba Quartet, Unique Vendor Markets, BEPPIE & A Whole Lot More!

Thanks for reading! I hope you have a superb week.

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Jonah Chabaniuk
December 03, 2024

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

Thanks for tuning in. Here’s your local ad-free action report for: Tuesday, December 3 through Monday, December 9, 2024.

I cover: Events & Entertainment happening in & around YEG.

Note: All links are non-monetized. They simply lead to event info.

If you’re enjoying this informative ad-free publication, please share it with your friends.

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My friend, it’s nice to see you again = ) In this edition, you’ll find:

  • Many family-friendly Christmas-type events & the majority of them are FREE

  • A few more vendor markets, especially ones with unique themes

  • Some fun theatrical performances…

And a whole lot more. Thanks for continuing to give this publication your time. I really do appreciate it. In saying that, I hope you have a great week, especially with the warmer weather!

Jonah

Some Things To Do This Week:

Tuesday, December 3:

  • 1pm - 7:30pm | International Day of Persons with Disabilities (Spruce Grove) | FREE EVENT | Try wheelchair basketball, sledge hockey & more |

  • 6pm - 8pm | Light up the Leg | FREE EVENT | Enjoy musical performances, family friendly activities, a light-up ceremony & more |

  • 6pm - 8:30pm | Fiddlesticks Community Knit Night | FREE EVENT | Grab your current fibre craft & make new friends |

  • 6pm - 9pm | The Hand Talk Show | FREE EVENT | Support our deaf community and enjoy an engaging show where the hands do the talking |

  • 6pm - 9:30pm | The Amazing Game Show | Test your skill (or luck?) at this community event | $5/person | 18+ |

  • 7pm - 8:30pm | Writers Circle (Sherwood Park) | FREE EVENT | Be a cow-banger, a fish-bender, a drowner… or even be caught running about |

  • 7pm - 9pm | Trivia Night (Fort Sask) | FREE EVENT | Knowingly enter into a battle of wit & compete for top bragging rights (and prizes) |

  • December 3 - 31 | Leduc County Lights | Grab a loved one (or a friend) and take a stroll through the lights | $3/person (proceeds donated) |

  • December 3 - January 1 | Zoominescence | Hang out after hours at the zoo, see the animals and enjoy over 125 light installations | Tickets $9.95+/person |

Wednesday, December 4:

  • 11:30am - 3:30pm | Glimmers - A Window into Beauty | FREE EVENT | Check out cartoons, people mirrors & more on this digital art display |

  • 3:15pm - 5:45pm | Recreational Swim (Sherwood Park) | FREE EVENT | Grab your water wings & enjoy some time in the pool |

  • 6:30pm - 8pm | Menship | FREE EVENT | Men, bond with other men & discuss deeper topics that don’t often come to light | Hosted by City of St. Albert |

  • 6:30pm - 8pm | Writing Club (Spruce Grove) | FREE EVENT | Bond with other pen-stewards & work on your wordsmithing |

  • 7pm - 8:30pm | Book Launch : Tom Bradford | FREE EVENT | Covering the tale of two journalists active at Alberta’s inception |

  • 7pm - 9pm | St. Albert Community Band | Enjoy a performance of Christmasy tunes from this beloved local group | $12-18/person |

  • December 4 - 14 | It’s a Wonderful Life : A Live Radio Play | Here’s a classic performance being done by local talent | $25.21+/person |

  • December 4 - 31 | Glow | Check out live entertainers & performances, a LED dance floor, light displays & more | Tickets start at $16.99/person |

Thursday, December 5:

  • 6pm - 8pm | Writing Ukraine | FREE EVENT | A sit down with acclaimed author Myrna Kostash about historical intersections of Canadian & Ukrainian culture |

  • 6pm - 8pm | Art is Everywhere Opening Reception | FREE EVENT | Learn about (& checkout) eight galleries around Alberta Ave & grab some carrot cake |

  • 7pm - 8pm | Virtual: Indoor Gardening | FREE EVENT | bring in your (frozen) trowels and get ready to learn some nuances of winter growing in Alberta |

  • 7pm - 9pm | Songs of the Season | Enjoy an art walk, tuba quartet & epic orchestral performance at an affordable price point | $6/person |

  • 7pm start | Royal Canadian Artillery Band | FREE EVENT | Get ready for a pointed performance by the RCA @ The Winspear | RSVP required |

  • December 5 - 8 | J’ai Perdue Mon Ami | A theatrical comedy about a bar bet gone sideways (and all that follows it) | $41/person |

  • December 5 - 8 | Edmonton Rock and Gem Show | Check out over 400 vendors in a gem-themed market | Admission: FREE-$2/person or $5/family |

Friday, December 6:

  • 1pm - 2pm | All Abilities Afternoons (St. Albert) | FREE EVENT | Make a craft, colour &/hang out with friends | This event is geared towards adults |

  • 4pm - 6:45pm | Children’s Holiday Festival (Sturgeon County) | FREE ENTRY | Enjoy a FREE skate, activity stations, a hot chocolate bar & more |

  • 6pm - 7:30pm | Candle Light Walk | FREE EVENT | Unite with others & take a stand against gender-based violence |

  • 6pm - 8pm | Fit for Purpose | FREE EVENT | Learn how to optimize your bicycle for optimal performance @ Cranky’s & enter to win a door prize |

  • 6pm - 8pm | Light Up The Square | FREE EVENT | Enjoy FREE hot chocolate, seasonally themed stories, light displays & more |

  • 6pm - 9pm | Nordic Holiday Market at Little Brick | FREE ENTRY | Shop the best of local wares & check out the wood-fired sauna |

  • 7pm start | Santa Claus Parade (Fort Sask) | FREE EVENT | Santa’s made time in his busy schedule to see the youngsters & collect their letters |

  • 7:30pm start | A Night of Rising Stars | Hear for yourself some of the best local folk (music) talent | Some incredible talent in this one | $20-30/person |

  • December 6 - 7 | The Nina After Hours - Holiday Party & Sale | FREE ENTRY | Enjoy music & drinks while shopping art made by local disabled artists |

  • December 6 - 8 | A Very Indigenous Holiday Market | FREE ENTRY | Find yourself a unique gift from one of nearly 170 local makers |

  • December 6 - 8 | Books2Buy | FREE ENTRY | Get yourself some winter reads at bargain pricing | Starting at $1/book |

  • December 6 - 8 | Oddbird Craft Fair | Grab a unique Christmas gift from a local maker | Admission FREE-$5/person |

  • December 6 - 21 | Celebrate the Season | FREE EVENTS | Friday & Saturday evening’s, catch a free musical performance at the Alberta Legislature |

Saturday, December 7:

Sunday, December 8:

  • 9am - 11am | Sensory Friendly Santa Day | FREE EVENT | Meet Santa in a calm & quiet atmosphere |

  • 1pm - 4pm | Write for Rights YEG | FREE EVENT | Write a letter, change a life | Also, a keynote from an area expert |

  • 1:30pm - 3:30pm | Santa Skate (Strathcona County) | FREE EVENT | Skate with Santa, decorate a cookie, sip hot chocolate & more |

  • 2pm - 3pm | BEPPIE | Two-time Juno nominated children’s musician is taking the stage this week | $10/person |

  • 2pm - 3:30pm | Uke it Up | FREE EVENT | Bring your ukulele & sing/play with new friends |

  • 2pm - 3:45pm | Anastasia | FREE EVENT | Take the kids or a date down & catch a FREE movie |

  • 2pm - 4pm | Journey to Healthy Eating | FREE EVENT | BYO indgredients/supplies & make a healthy treat to take home |

  • 2:30pm start | A Ceremony of Carols | Enjoy a professional a capella performance along with a brass quintet & more | $40/person |

  • 4pm start | Oil Kings vs Pats | For only $24.25/person you can cheer on Oil Jr as they take on our eastern neighbours |

  • 6:30pm - 8pm | Laugh ‘Til You Die | Close out the weekend with a chuckle or two from six local stand-ups at this hilarious showcase | $12/person | 15+ |

Monday, December 9:

  • 7:30pm start | A Sky Full of Stars | Join Greenwood Singers as they serenade your eardrums with sweet melodies | $28/person |

Thanks again for checking this out. Have a great week, everyone!