Here are the BEST Things to do This Week in Edmonton: September 11 - 17, 2024
Every week, find the BEST Things to Eat, Drink and Do in Edmonton - curated by Edmonton.events.
This weekend, grab your pals and head to the night market because Asiafest Night Market is in town for three days only.
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Asiafest Night Market is here! From Extreme Eating Contests and delicious food to music and entertainment, find the vibes at Asiafest. It’s THREE DAYS of night market vibes without leaving the city - and you’re not going to want to miss it.
Find a new favourite beer during the League of Extraordinary Brewers. During this month-long event, you can discover lagers of multitudes of styles, a festival of refreshing beers. Get your passport and embark on a lager journey across Edmonton and area. Collect stamps, raise your glasses, and discover extraordinary lagers. Don’t miss out on this epic beer adventure!
Find some liquid courage for Bugs and Beers at Royal Alberta Museum on September 26, 2024. Meet a giant African millipede, a Chilean grey tarantula and a MacLeay’s spectre stick insect, presented by live animals supervisor, Peter Heule. Feeling shy? A little liquid courage goes a long way!
CALLING ALL SINGLES! Tickets are selling quickly for the Singles Pizza Bowling and Beer Night. Find love on the lanes!
Edmonton’s first Chipotle is opening September 19, 2024. Here for it? Feel like it’s over-hyped? We probably wouldn’t stand in line for it, but we’ll give it a try when the hype dies down. Find it at: 4715 Calgary Trail.
Here are the best things to eat/drink/do this Week in Edmonton
Wednesday September 11, 2024
Block Party at The Parks! Stop by Jasper Ave & Capital Blvd this September 11th from 4 pm -7 pm to enjoy some food, games, giveaways and more, including food truck visits from local favourites.
Pop-up Streetcar Party. Every week, we're hosting a secret-performance with a new artist, an accoustic set, and a new local brewery atop the high level bridge. Live music and local brews, your date and the sunset.Enjoy the sunset and see your date in a brand new light.
Catch a Comedy Show at Irrational Brewing. Irrational Comedy is back for it's 2nd season. 124th street's only Stand Up Comedy Show features Canada's best comedians and some of Edmonton's best up and comers. Don't miss out! Tickets sell out fast
Thursday September 12, 2024
Chef Paul is hosting a three-course Wild Food Menu at L’OCA. Join Chef Paul for a three-course cooking demonstration and meal filled with wild ingredients. Enjoy a three-course (plus a treat) cooking demonstration and meal prepared by Chef Paul Moran.
Atlas Steak and Fish in Ice District is re-opening. Their promotions for multi-course meals are some of the best in the city - and often fly under the radar!
Friday September 13, 2024
Asiafest Night Market Kicks off this Weekend. Over three days, more than 30 vendors will fill Currents Windermere with mouthwatering street food, unique Asian handicrafts, and captivating performances. Join the thousands who flock to experience the rich tapestry of Asian culture, flavors, and traditions. Don’t skip the Extreme Eating Contest.
Friday Night chocolate tasting. Indulge in the world of bean-to-bar chocolate with the exclusive 90-minute chocolate-tasting event. Immerse yourself in the rich flavours and captivating aromas of our chocolate, crafted right here in Delavoye Chocolate Maker’s small factory.
Catch a Friday night, Speakeasy-style magic show. Step into an intimate parlour setting, meticulously designed for an exclusive audience of 48 people. Prepare to have your mind blown and the time of your life as you see expert magic the way it was always meant to be, up-close and personal.
Gateway to the Stars kicks off at Elk Island National Park. Gateway to the Stars is an introductory stargazing program where park interpreters guide participants using star charts to find some of the major constellations visible in the night sky in the fall. We then use the Big Dipper as our Gateway to the Stars to explore other constellations visible to the human eye and along the way tell some of the cultural stories about the constellations.
Don’t skip this party at Grindstone. It’s an adult-themed art party presented by EMF, Grindstone, SWEAT, DramFine + MINBID. Explore art, music and mayhem to close out EMF 2024. You enter a curtained room and are handed a mystery concoction, with no hesitation you take and sip and anticipation turns to excitement as Psychedic rock music floats through the rafters.
Atsuko Okatsuka: Full Grown Tour. Atsuko is growner than ever, having figured everything out from doing laundry to charcuterie platters to her relationship with her father. No notes or tweaks needed, she’s a perfect human!!
Saturday September 14, 2042
Barrelfest Kicks off in Ritchie. Join for a barrel o' fun at Ritchie Park, next to the Ritchie Community League. Enjoy unique beers from across Canada, poured by the brewers that made them. Tickets include a commemorative Barrel Fest glass. 100ml pours will be available for $4, with service running from 1:00–6:00pm.
Cornfest at Alex Decouteau Park. Don’t skip this fall celebration of corn and community in the park!
Sunday September 15, 2024
Afternoon Tea with Duchess and RGE Road. The ultimate collaboration between Edmonton culinary trailblazers and mainstays RGE RD and Duchess Bake Shop presenting an elevated Afternoon Tea experience. Join us for this rare and exclusive pairing and the first event of this kind in Westmount.
Edmonton is getting a brand new dessert bar. You can visit CrumbBAR starting September 15, 2024.
Monday September 16, 2024
Gotta Minute Film Festival kicks off this week. The festival features one-minute silent short films in public spaces. Gotta Minute is a celebration of public art on public transit in public space. A gem of a fest for one and all, big and small, proudly brought to you by PATTISON Onestop & The Film and Video Arts Society of Alberta (FAVA).
Tuesday September 17, 2024
You Otto be Joking! Comedy Show at Otto. Come join Otto for a wonderful night of stand up comedy, food, drinks, and laughter! Featuring local and touring comedians that have performed in all manners of stages.
A Streetcar Named Negroni. Tickets to this event include a few different versions of Negronis made by the lovely team at The Common, one of which will be our submission to Negroni Week through Campari!
Wednesday September 18, 2024
Edmonton Story Slam. Enjoy an evening at 9910 listening to 10 different story tellers. Each story teller has 5 minutes to share their idea.
Streetcar Cocktail Experience. Enjoy a cocktail class with a view. Learn how to make three cocktails, and sample each one, from a local expert. Go home with recipes and a pop-up experience to remember. Please arrive fifteen minutes early, to allow for check-in.
Catch a 360-degree Dome Show at TELUS World of Science. Immerse yourself in the wisdom of Alan Watts in a unique 360-degree TRUST THE UNIVERSE dome show that will expand your mind and open your heart. Let go of your worries and trust the universe as you journey through the teachings of this renowned philosopher.
Bridges of Madison County kicks off on Stage by Elope Musical Theatre. Set in the picturesque 1960s Iowa, this captivating show follows the chance encounter between a passionate Italian-American housewife and a roving National Geographic photographer. Amidst the backdrop of covered bridges and sweeping landscapes, their forbidden love unfolds in a soul-stirring tale of sacrifice and longing.
Get your hands on $2 burgers at Dairy Queen through the DQ App to celebrate National Cheeseburger Day.