Here are the BEST Things to do in Edmonton this Week - May 21 - 27, 2025

May 21, 2025

Tonight is the FIRST Streetcar Sunset Pop up of the SEASON! Catch a surprise acoustic performance on the streetcar, beer from a local brewery and sunset vibes atop the high level bridge. Tickets are available for the 2025 season of streetcar pop-up event for $39.

This weekend, we’re stoked for the Chinatown After Dark Pop Up on Saturday night, the opening of our favourite patios and of course, ROUND THREE of Playoff Hockey.

DARK MATTERS! Science is DOPE! Step into the haze of history, chemistry, and culture as you explore the science of substances that alter minds, and shape societies. From ancient medicinal plants to modern pharmaceuticals, from vices to breakthroughs—this science hits different.
This week kicks off From Cradle to Stage, a new play festival in Edmonton. Walterdale welcomes original play submissions from local playwrights and offers them the opportunity to share their work, gain audience feedback, and experience a workshop atmosphere through staged readings of their finished, original, and unproduced plays.
Tickets are on sale now for the Streetcar Cocktail Experience on May 28, 2025. Good vibes, gorgeous sunset views and experts mixing up three delicious themed cocktails for you to sip on during the hour-long sunset streetcar ride.

Here are the best things to do in Edmonton this week

Wednesday May 21, 2025

It’s Adult Only night at Muttart Conservatory | Muttart Conservatory offers special adult-only Wednesday nights that provide a unique and tranquil experience for visitors. These evenings typically feature a peaceful atmosphere where adults can explore the stunning indoor gardens without the usual daytime crowds.
Coffee Tasting Experience | Come and taste your favorite Alternate Route Coffee's! You will taste and compare 8 coffee's through a tasting technique called cupping.v
Edmonton Story Slam | Come listen or read your story. Five minute, 10 story tellers. Grab a drink in the cozy basement of The Common and enjoy and evening of literature and poems.
FREE Open Mic Comedy Night at Grindstone Theatre | What a fun way to catch local acts from popular comedians before you see them in their regular routine?

Thursday May 22, 2025

Take a Sake 101 Tasting Experience | Discover the world of Japanese Sake! Ayana will guide us through the production, understanding labels, & taste 6 unique Sakes along the way
Catch a preview performance of KALDRSAGA: A New Queer, Old Norse Cabaret. Famed storyteller, Kaldr, crashes his ex-best friend, Saga’s, research presentation to get their bardic band back together—but with a debt coming due, does he have time to make amends? A queer romp of Skaldic rivalries, cowboy ballads, movie musicals, and more, KaldrSagacarves queer myths out of the stories of heroes and gods. Playing until June 8, in Edmonton.

Friday May 23, 2025

Take a Sourdough Masterclass | In Mastering Sourdough with Just Three Ingredients, you’ll be guided through the step-by-step process of how to mix, shape, and bake your own loaf of L'OCA's famous Country Sourdough. Sourdough is made with just three simple ingredients – flour, salt, and water – L’OCA Sourdough contains only delicious goodness, without any preservatives or additives.
Join a 48-hour mobile device filmmaking challenge. Are you ready for the challenge! All you need is an idea, a mobile device and 48hrs! From 6pm May 23 to 6pm May 25.

Saturday May 24, 2025

Chinatown After Dark Night Market | Experience a Chinatown Night Market where back alleys are transformed into patios and play spaces, with pop-up seating, entertainment, activities and good vibes.
Books & Brews at Felice Cafe | Get ready for an unforgettable evening of romance, stories, and community at Books and Brews: A Romance Bookish Affair at Felice Cafe!
Explore, Eat and Drink at this Free Edmonton Show home Event | Discover the neighbourhood, and explore on a Segway tour - and it’s all free to join!
Bloomfest at Manchester Square | Gather at Manchester Square for live music, yard games, food trucks, patios & social time with your gals ‘n pals |

Sunday May 25, 2025

DIY WORKSHOP! Create your own to-go coffee cup | Cranky Ceramics offers a "Create Your Own To-Go Coffee Cup" experience. Spend two hours designing and customizing your own to-go coffee mug.
The Grown-up Book Fair | Join the magic at Bent Stick Brewing for a nostalgia-filled afternoon. Choose from lots of great books plus pick up the perfect bookmark, the swankiest sticker, and even an eraser. Don’t sleep on this one, pals.
Catch a Sunday Sunset Yoga Class | Join Edmonton.events for a rejuvenating Sunset Sunday Outdoor Yoga class set in the heart of the breathtaking river valley. Surrounded by nature’s calm and the gentle flow of the river, this outdoor session is the perfect way to unwind, recharge, and connect—body, mind, and soul.
Daze Days at Mimi Bar | Intimate Sunday sessions featuring a rotating live jazz trio. Every Sunday from 7:00 -11:00PM

Monday May 26, 2025

Monday night Vegan Dinner at Little Wolf |Little Wolf Restaurant hosts a three-course vegan dinner on the last Monday of each month. Priced at $49 per person, these dinners not only offer a delightful culinary experience but also support the community, with $5 from each ticket donated to Edmonton's Food Bank.
Food For Thought. $5 Culinary Book Club | Join the monthly book club at the Stanley A. Milner Library, a discussion and creating book club. After discussing the monthly feature, you will create something form the book.

Tuesday May 27, 2025

Take a Vintage Cake Decorating Workshop with Brown Sugar Baking School | Join Brown Sugar Baking School for their Vintage Cake Decorating Workshop! In this hands-on class, you’ll learn how to decorate your very own 6-inch vintage-inspired cake using classic piping techniques and timeless designs.
Muttart Conservatory Under the Sea Sound Vibes | Celebrate summer’s fire and water’s flow in a unique yoga experience inside the Under the Sea feature pyramid at the Muttart Conservatory. ‘