1. Jim Visser | April 8 – 21
Catch the opening of this solo exhibition of Jim Visser’s work features characteristic paintings that respond to the vastness of the Albertan landscape, from vast vistas to intimate studies of the prairies.
Bugera Matheson Gallery | 10324-124 St. | 780-482-2854
2. Other Desert Cities | April 9 – May 1
A finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in 2012, this searing comedy follows the reunion of an elite Republican family in California. Relationships begin to unravel as the daughter is determined to publish her memoir filled with family secrets.
Citadel Theatre | 9828-101A Ave. | 780-425-1820
3. FC Edmonton Home Opener | April 10
Cheer on Edmonton’s world-renowned soccer team as they kick, score, and trick in their home opener against Minnesota United FC.
Clarke Stadium | 11000 Stadium Rd. | 780-439-7529
4. Nathan Berg Sings Opera | April 8 – 9
The powerful bass-baritone Nathan Berg will sing glorious arias from some of the most popular operas of all time, including The Magic Flute, The Flying Dutchman, Faust, and Carmen.
Winspear Centre | 4 Sir Winston Churchill Sq. | 780-428-1414
5. Pat Service and Marianne Watchel | April 9 – 30
Marianne Wachtel’s work pushes the pictorial tension of an image before it almost loses order, while Pat Service’s uses buoyant and vibrant colours in her landscape art, which gives them a magical sense.
Scott Gallery | 10411-124 St. | 780-488-3619
