Here are the BEST Things to do This Week in Edmonton: September 18-24, 2024
Every week, we're sharing the best things to eat, drink and do in Edmonton. This week, we're kicking off spooky season in Edmonton!
It sure feels like we’re coming into fall with comfort food, the return of hockey and our favourite cocktail menus getting a seasonal change-up. This week, there’s plenty on stage to give you something to talk about at dinner, cool adult only nights popping up at all-ages activities and of course, Negroni Week!
Pop-ups, Trending Hotspots, Events & Openings
This week, Bridges of Madison County hits the stage by Elope Musical Theatre. Experience the heartrending romance of The Bridges of Madison County this time in musical form! For only four nights at the Varscona Theatre, Elope Musical Theatre will set the stage in Madison County and follow the story of forbidden love in a soul-stirring tale of sacrifice and longing.
Next week, Bugs & Beers is popping up at Royal Alberta Museum. Come enjoy a local craft beer from Sea Change Brewing Co., while getting up-close and personal with a few of the Royal Alberta Museum's favourite invertebrates at this 18+ event.
Shake up your next cocktail with Fu’s Repair Shop. It’s a 2 hour workshop where you will get hands on with the art of making cocktails. $110 for 2 people, create 3 drink and have a taste of the delicious food from Fu’s.
Braven just launched Woodfire Brunch. It’s a special-feature available Sunday only at Braven Restaurant and features late-morning favourites like bacon, egg and cheese flatbread, oysters on the half shell, breakfast beef tartare, and s’mores pancakes. You can view the full menu, here.
Three local Edmonton hotspots made Air Canada’s Best New Restaurants: Bar Henry, Bernadette’s, and Little Wolf.
FIND LOVE ON THE LANES at Singles Bowling & Beers! Get your hands on tickets for Singles bowling and beers at Plaza Bowl on October 3, 2024. Tickets include bowling, shoe-rental and pizza! Grab a beer and search for love on the lanes.
Here are the best things to eat/drink/do this Week in Edmonton
Wednesday September 18, 2024
On Stage: Bridges of Madison County. Experience the heartrending romance of The Bridges of Madison County this time in musical form! For only four nights at the Varscona Theatre, Elope Musical Theatre will set the stage in Madison County and follow the story of forbidden love in a soul-stirring tale of sacrifice and longing.
Trust the Universe. Catch a mind-changing show in the 360-degree Dome at Telus World of Science. Immerse yourself in the wisdom of Alan Watts in a unique 360-degree 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.
Catch an Edmonton Story Slam. Enjoy an evening at 9910 listening to 10 different story tellers. Each story teller has 5 minutes to share their idea.
Edmonton Cocktail Streetcar 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.
It’s Negroni Week in Edmonton! Find a venue to sip a custom take on a Negroni, right here.
Thursday September 19, 2024
King of the Hill is Back at Grindstone! Every Thursday you get to pick the king or queen of improv. After each round, the audience votes, knocking out the bottom performers until you crown the ultimate King of the Hill!
Discover something new on the Eats on 118 Food Tour. Dine and drink your way along the Avenue and experience delicious cuisine you won’t find anywhere else in the city. Each tour, our exceptional hosts will guide guests along the Avenue where you'll learn the story behind the businesses from the owners themselves and experience the culture behind the food.
ONE HOUR OF UNLIMITED GAMES AT THE REC ROOM during Couples Gaming Tournament at The Rec Room. Bring your A-game to The Rec Room and compete with other couples at popular redemption games in the yard. The couple with the most points at the end of the sixty minutes will take home the grand prize - and during that time you've got unlimited credits to stomp the competition.
It’s the last chance to get your hands on drinks on the patio at Baijiu before it’s readied for winter. Drink up!
Friday September 20, 2024
Take A Taste of Thailand Cooking Class. Join Kathryn Joel for an evening of Thai Classics. Learn to cook up a feast of Thai specialties, starting with Thai Fish Cakes, served with a quick pickle and sweet chili dipping sauce. Followed by Pad Thai with Shrimp then a flavourful and aromatic Red Thai Chicken Curry. End your experience on a refreshing note with Thai-inspired Coconut Lime Ice Cream.
Catch a Friday Night Speakeasy 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.
Join Ernest each month from September to February for NAIT Alumni Series Paired Dinner with Peter Keith at Ernest's. An unforgettable dining experience merging tradition with innovation. The Alumni Series will feature expertly crafted 4-course menus by our rotating special guest Alumni Chef and culinary students, paired with exquisite wines for $110 per person (all-inclusive).
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. Campfire and a friendly park interpreter are included.
Gotta Minute Film 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).
Saturday September 21, 2024
Learn to Forage in the River Valley with Kevin Kossowan. A walk in the North Saskatchewan river valley with wild food guide Kevin Kossowan. Learn about 10-20 species of wild edible plant and fungus, with a focus on their use in the home kitchen. We'll meet up in one of Edmonton's beautiful river valley parks and wrap in time for you to head out for lunch.
Back for their lucky 13th season, The 11 O’clock Number is Grindstone’s award winning improvised musical comedy! Based on suggestions from the audience the cast improvises a brand new musical comedy on the spot, complete with twisting plots and showstopping numbers. Laughs are guaranteed.
Learn to cook a Middle Eastern Feast. Join chef owner Kathryn Joel for a Saturday afternoon Mezze Party, where you'll get hands-on experience making a selection of our favourite Mezze dishes from the Middle East.
Indulge in a chocolate and spirit tasting. During this 90-minute experience, Delavoye will pair four of their craft chocolates with two vermouths and two amaro, exploring the unique aspects of each component and how they come together.
Beers & Queers at Arcadia Brewing. Join Colin Bae for Arcadias Beers & Queers Burlesque Take Over! Featuring special guests : The Scintillating Sex Bomb, Pearl Plexing and Tommie Rocket. Get ready to be bewildered, baffled and bemused, as this group discovers themselves in the world of burlesque.
A Streetcar Named Desire debuts at the Citadel. After losing her Mississippi home to creditors, Blanche duBois relocates to the New Orleans home of her younger sister and brother-in-law, Stella and Stanley Kowalski. Undermined by romantic illusions, Blanche is unable to cope with life's harsh realities. While Blanche's world collapses, Stanley stalks closer to discovering the truth of her past and exposing her secrets.
Take a Saturday Art Tour. Discover this corner of Edmonton with its rich, diverse culture, and its longstanding pillars of the community. This tour has been curated by a team of people dedicated to the art you’ll see, the artists behind the art, and the history of 118th Avenue.
Find the best things to do in Edmonton - view the full Edmonton weekend guide, right here.
Sunday September 22, 2024
There’s just three more weeks to find the best brew in the league. Discover lagers of multitudes of styles, a festival of refreshing beers. Get your passport and embark on a month-long lager journey across Edmonton and area sampling the best from local breweries. Collect stamps, raise your glasses, and discover extraordinary lagers. Don’t miss out on this epic beer adventure!
Take an Outdoor Yoga Class. Take a break and enjoy the last bit of the warm weather. Spend your Sunday night outdoors streching in one of the most beautiful spots in Edmonton. Embrace the sunset and gaze upon the river valley and downtown Edmonton. This one hour yoga class is the perfect class for beginners to the most advance.
Lil' Bites Bike Tour. Get ready to embark on an exciting two-wheel food adventure! Hop on a bike and cycle with the friendly tour guides to various local food destinations eating mouth-watering tasters all while getting a VIP behind the scenes luxury experience from Edmonton's hidden gems.
Malla Market Fall Exclusive is a market but with SO much to do so make sure to make it your weekends must do! It is a fun market where people can shop for cute, girly items with such an amazing mix of vendors enjoy delicious food and participate in exciting activities.
Monday September 23, 2024
Monday brings brand new features at Central Social Hall. There are $9 pretzel bites and $20 buckets of Miller Lite (4). That’s a great way to kick off the week!
Tuesday September 24, 2024
Take a Sound Vibes Yoga Sesh in the pyramids at Muttart Conservatory. Join Sound Vibes for their Flow & Bloom yoga class in the 'Frogs & Friends' Feature Pyramid. This 60 minute all levels flow style practice will ground you into your body and mind as we shift seasons into Spring.
Play Drag Bingo at Bent Stick Brewing. Please join Gogo Fetch in her next collaboration with Bentstick Brewing, come for Beers, Bingo and Edmontons Bearded beauty, Gogo Fetch for a night of mini-games, lipsync battles and a few more surprises.
Are you searching for the best things to do in Edmonton this month? Visit the Weekly Edmonton Events Calendar, here.
