Here are the BEST Things to do in Edmonton this Week - March 26- April 1, 2025
Dirty Little Secrets, Doorstep Plays and Pop-up Fon-DO a Cheesy Pop-up.
It’s a brand new week and we’re here with the best things to do in Edmonton. From pop-ups to a straight up three short play that shows up on your doorstep - we’ve got you covered for what’s good in Edmonton this week.
What’s new/cool/trending this week in Edmonton
The STREETCAR POP UP SUNSET CONCERT SEASON HAS KICKED OFF and tickets are on sale now for concerts in May 2025. Get your tickets that include a sunset ride on the streetcar, beer and a secret-pop-up-performer during an hour-long experience, right here.
Hot Dogs and Hard Bop POP UP is coming up on April 12, 2025. Join the glizzy fest for a legendary night of tube steaks and tunes! Ol' Dirty Benson will be in the house playing an all-vinyl DJ set featuring some of the finest jazz from the ’50s and ’60s, they’ll be serving a custom hot dog menu in collaboration with Tom Biddell, and serving enough drinks to fill an Olympic-sized swimming pool. Tickets are only $20 for this Shindig - I can’t believe there are still tickets left!
Burger pals - Did you know that you can get $4 burgers at Woodshed every Tuesday? All locations. That’s a cheap burger for one a hearty-hearty bite.
The Doorstep Plays by Theatre Yes are VERY COOL. What if you could bring three short plays, right to your doorstep? This spring, you can! The best part? You can invite as many people as you would like!
Here are the best things to do in Edmonton this WEEK
Wednesday March 26, 2025
Learn to cook an Italian Chicken Dinner with Get Cooking. Discover the art of creating flavourful Italian-inspired chicken dishes in this new class with Chef Owner Kathryn Joel. Perfect for weeknight meals yet impressive enough for a dinner party.
Drop in stand up paddleboarding is back in the pool at Kinsmen Sports Centre. Throw back to summer and get a full body workout with an inflatable paddle board in deep water. Paddleboards included in admission.
Eat, Read & Drink book pairing at Chartier. On Wednesday, March 26th join Chartier for the first ever Read | Eat | Drink book pairing dinner, where Chartier will create a four course set menu centred around a book from Daisy Chain Book Co.
Beyond the Barrel Rum Tasting at L’OCA. Hawke Prohibition Distillery, an indigenous- and female-owned business based right here in Sherwood Park, prides themselves on crafting premium spirits using only the highest quality ingredients and their one-of-a-kind continuous distillation process to create a full range of premium alcohol spirits.
FREE Open Mic Comedy Night at Grindstone. Every week 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. Each set is 5 minutes, with a light at 4 minutes.
Chipotle opens its third location today at 891 Tamarack Way.
Thursday March 27, 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.
Also a great night to check out the FREE Admission at Art Gallery Alberta. Friday March 28, 2025
Grindstone is hosting TWO very special FREE workshops for World Theatre Day at the Orange Hub! These are drop-in, so bring yourself and a great attitude! We can’t wait to see you there. Details, here.
Lunar Lounge is open for walk-ins on Friday and Saturday nights. Beer, wine and cocktails, it’s a whole vibe to experience. Walk in only.
Handbuilt Dish and Trinkets Workshop. Learn the basic techniques of rolling out clay and creating form. You will be guided through each step so no prior experience is needed for this workshop. You will be provided with tips and tricks to create a functional vase that is unique to you.
Curated Concert Series at Felice Cafe. Welcome to our Curated Concert Series hosted at Felice Cafe on March, March 28.These three musicians are garunteed to be your new favourite artists. Come and enjoy a night of live music at the coziest cafe in town!
Offbook is BACK at Rapid Fire Theatre. Witness spontaneous songs, dance, and emotional outburst, as this talented cast of improvisers create an entire musical based off one suggestion, from you. One of Rapidfire Theatre’s must see improv musicals.
Saturday March 29, 2025
Eat + Drink at Blind Enthusiasm four course beer pairing. Blind Enthusiasm is dedicated to creating spontaneous and mixed fermentation beers. These are beers unlike anything you’ve ever had before.
DRTY Grand Opening celebration KANTO Market. Be one of the first 25 people to attend our KANTO PARTY on Mar 29 and enjoy a FREE scoop of your favorite flavour! DRTY ICE CREAM, Station Park, Whyte Ave.
Refinery Grand Circus at Art Gallery of Alberta. Prepare to be amazed as Refinery: The Grand Circus transforms the Art Gallery of Alberta into a thrilling world of performance, artistry, and immersive entertainment. Inspired by the drama and wonder of the classic circus, this adult-only late-night party invites you to step into the unexpected.
Dirty Little Secrets at Rapid Fire Theatre. In Dirty Little Secrets, we read your nasty lil' confessions to craft improv comedy gold. Witness the scandalous, anonymous, hilarious show that lets you bare your darkest secrets and guiltiest sins to a room full of strangers – All at a fraction of the price of therapy.
Find the best things to do in Edmonton this weekend - read the full weekend guide, right here.
Sunday March 30, 2025
Longroof Beer & Smoorboard Pairing. Indulge in the perfect combination of savoury and sweet open-faced sandwiches brought to you by Three Vikings and refreshing brews brought to you by Longroof Brewing.
Vagabond Fondue Pop up at Monologue. Legendary Edmonton chefs Christine Sandford and Roger Letorneau return to the taproom at The Monolith, transporting you to the Alps for an intimate fondue experience.
Monday March 31, 2025
Become a Soup Dumpling Making Expert. Join MasterChef Canada alumna Mai Nguyen for an in-person Masterclass on Soup Dumplings, where you'll embark on a culinary journey through Asia and Eastern Europe.