Here are the BEST Things to do in Edmonton this Week - January 29 to February 3
Flying Canoe Festival, Drag Bingo, Chinatown Arts Festival and MS|SM DJ Night. This week is packed with cool things to do in Edmonton.
TOUCH BETTER Valentine’s Day Couples Massage Workshop. Set in a tranquil environment illuminated by soft candlelight, the workshop will guide you through the fundamentals of massage, focusing on creating a serene and loving atmosphere. Participants will discover a variety of techniques, from gentle strokes to deeper pressure, while also exploring effective ways to communicate and understand each other's needs.
Mix & Match Singles Event is comin’ in HOT on February 1, 2025. Meet your match at Mix & Match Singles Night by Love & Connections Inc! Come out and
enjoy a night to cultivate connections.
Plan romance (and art) for Valentine’s Day. Join Deepa Ojha and Chiya Bari for a delightful afternoon of painting and relaxation at Valentine’s Day Paint and Tea Afternoon for Two. All materials will be provided, so you can focus on expressing your creativity in a welcoming atmosphere. Enjoy delicious tea and snacks while you create with your partner.
Northern Chicken is Back for ONE Weekend ONLY! Taking over the space at Woodshed Cameron Heights, all your Northern Chicken faves will be back for this weekend only for you to get your hands on that delicious Doritos Mac & Cheese.
Dolly’s Cocktails just announced their debut of late-night happy hour! Get drink specials after ten, every night of the week`ogo Fetch & Bent Stick Brewing January 28th and get ready for a night of mini-games, lip sync battles, and a whole lot of fun with Edmonton's Bearded Beauty, Gogo Fetch!
Wednesday January 29, 2025
The Flying Canoe Festival Kicks Off. The Flying Canoe Festival is a creative and interactive cultural celebration designed to engage local history and everything that is great on a long winter night. The Flying Canoe Flying festival embraces the magnificent Ravine Mill Creek of Edmonton and the French-speaking Quarter of Edmonton.
Take a Mocktail Making workshop with Token Bitters. Join the magic in the tasting room along with our friend Dani from Token Bitters as we explore some incredible non-alc products. We will also be making some amazing mocktails and answering any questions and curiosities about zero proof products!
Free Open Mic Night at Grindstone Theatre. Every Wednesday at 10PM The Grindstone hosts one of Edmonton's only Stand-Up Comedy Open Mics to give first timers a chance to take a huge risk, and pros a chance to work on new material.
Thursday January 30, 2025
FREE Art Hive at Art Gallery of Alberta. Come and join the ART GALLERY OF ALBERTA for the community art marking initiative Art Hive! It's free and open to all, every Thursday from 12 to 2 p.m.
Plus, it’s the last Thursday of the month and that means FREE ADMISSION to Art Gallery of Alberta.
POP UP! Night of 1,000 Chers at Dolly’s Cocktails. Come celebrate Chers legendary career at the Night of 1000 Chers on January 30th at Dolly’s Cocktails! Serving up mega hits and deep dives this show will have you feeling Strong Enough and make you Believe!
Friday January 31, 2025
Shop the Lunar Night Market at Last Modern Event Venue. Discover unique treasures from talented local artisans, savor mouthwatering bites from pop-up food vendors, sip on handcrafted drinks, and unwind in an intimate setting. Admission is $2 per person, with all proceeds dedicated to empowering initiatives that breathe new life into Chinatown. Join us for a celebration of culture, community, and connection!
Celebrate local asian culture with Lunarlicious! Lunarlicious is an exciting indoor event that brings the vibrant culture of outdoor night markets to life, all in celebration of the Lunar New Year. Filled with delicious cultural foods, creative local vendors, and festive entertainments.
Make a Tie-Dye T-shirt at Make it at Milner. In this fun and creative class you’ll learn how to make your own one-of-a-kind "Wear Your Heart on Your T-Shirt" tie-dye t-shirt! Using vibrant, swirling colours, you'll create a unique tie-dye design featuring a heart motif at the centre.
HOPS ON THE HILL! Head out to Sunridge, every Friday night this winter for Hops on the Hill. There’s live music, the coziest apres-ski party in town and a new brewery featured every week. Skiing, Snow-tubing and apres-ski vibes, every week.
Culinary Unicorn, the new bar inside the Matrix Hotel downtown, opens today. No menu information has been released yet, but the style looks rad.
Saturday February 1, 2025
Layers & Lattes Cake Decorating Workshop. Get your cake decorating on! Brown Sugar Baking School is hosting a one-night, Layers and Lattes vintage cake workshop. Missed this one? Stay tuned for the next cake decorating workshop coming up this winter!
Celebrate Chinatown at Together Chinatown Arts Festival. Togather Chinatown Arts Festival is a multicultural, family-friendly, art, food, and community festival that takes place over Lunar New Year on February 1 & 2, 2025 at the Edmonton Chinatown Multi-Cultural Centre!
MS|SM Edmonton is hosting a DJ Night! Get your hands on tickets that include Live DJ, specials and unlimited sushi. Tickets start at $50/$80.
Find Close-up magic on stage at The Rec Room. Step into the intimate parlour setting at The Rec Room, meticulously designed for an exclusive audience of 48 people and find up-close, mind-blowing magic by Chris Gowen.
Find the best things to do in Edmonton this Weekend. Read the full weekend guide, right here.
Try Cross County Skiing in this adult-only session on the trails. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your technique, these structured, non-competitive sessions focus on building essential skills to boost your confidence and enjoyment on the trails.
Catch the Edmonton Oilers on ice at Edmonton Oilers Skills Competition. Enjoy as your Oilers go head-to-head in a battle of skill, speed and accuracy! Note, the Sportsnet Club and Sky Lounge will not be food-inclusive for the Skills Competition.
Pay What You Can to see BEA at Varscona Theatre. Bea is joyful, naughty and full of life... or that’s how she imagines herself to be. When she asks something of her Mother that no parent would want to be asked, and her care assistant something beyond the call of duty, they are both forced to challenge the boundaries of compassion. Tickets are available at the door.
Monday February 2, 2025
Take advantage of the fact that Baijiu is open seven days a week and get your hands on cocktails and snacks, on a monday! Drinks, hockey games and the outdoor patio make this a winning winter hotspot.
