Powerful plays, hockey thrills, and winter fun for everyone… here’s what’s on this weekend in Edmonton!
Festivals & Special Events
1) Chinatown Dining Week | Until Jan. 23
Get great deals on delicious take-out and dine-in specials from participating restaurants.
2) Deep Freeze: A Byzantine Winter Fête | Until Jan. 23
Celebrate European, French-Canadian, and Indigenous winter traditions with art installations, roving entertainment, family activities, and more.
3) Morning Yoga and Mimosas | Jan. 23
Refresh and revitalize yourself for the week ahead with a Vinyasa practice and a Brew + Bloom mimosa.
Family Events
1) Ice Grooves | Jan. 21–22
Skate, dance, and be merry with free skate rentals and live music at City Hall Plaza.
2) The Secret Life of Pets PJ Party | Jan. 22
Head to TELUS World of Science—Edmonton for a family-friendly party with a movie on the big screen!
Concerts & Music
1) The Elvis Concert starring Pete Paquette | Jan. 21, 22, & 24
A high-energy, all-ages show from one of Canada’s greatest Elvis impersonators.
2) The Saturday Jazz Matinee with Dave Babcock | Jan. 22
Delicious food and great tunes every Saturday afternoon at Spotlight Cabaret.
3) We Breathe in Stars | Jan. 23
An evening of choral music written by Alberta-based composers during the pandemic.
On Stage
1) Sean Lecomber | Jan. 21–22
Two-time Canadian Comedy Award nominee Sean Lecomber comes to Yuk Yuk’s Comedy Club!
2) Foote in the Door Productions presents: INTO THE WOODS | Jan. 21–23
Sondheim’s classic Broadway musical, brought to life at the ATB Financial Arts Barns.
3) The Mountaintop | Until Feb. 7
A powerful story of justice and courage, framed around the very last night of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s life.
Art Shows & Exhibits
1) Inheritance | Opens Jan. 22
The ongoing impacts of historical injustices against marginalized communities are explored in this powerful new exhibition at the Art Gallery of Alberta.
2) After Care | Until March 6
The politics of sexuality, marginalization, and social justice collide in this new exhibition at Mitchell Art Gallery.
Sports
1) University of Alberta Pandas Hockey | Jan. 21 & 22
The University of Alberta women’s hockey team plays the University of Saskatchewan Huskies in two back-to-back home games.
2) University of Alberta Golden Bears Basketball | Jan. 21 & 22
The University of Alberta men’s basketball team takes to the court for two back-to-back home games against the University of Calgary Dinos.
3) Edmonton Oilers Hockey | Jan. 22
The Oilers hit the ice to take on the Calgary Flames in a home game at Rogers Place.
