The Weekly: Edmonton - Here are the Best Things to do in Edmonton this Week - Sept 26 to October 3 2023

The Weekly shares the coolest events, pop-ups and trendiest hotspots in Edmonton and is curated by @yeg.date.

Welcome to Volume 3 of The Weekly: Edmonton. This is the brand new weekly email curated with the best things to do in Edmonton, food and drink pop-ups you should know about, trendy-hotspots and the best new places to explore in the city.

It’s time for spooky season. That’s right - we’re calling it. The 12’ skeleton has been brought out from the garage, and we’re starting to see Halloween events pop up next month. Where is the scary house in your neighbourhood?

Here’s what’s happening this week: September 26 - October 3, 2023

• Band Baaja Baraat: A Mock Indian Wedding | September 30, 2023
  Immerse yourself in the richness of culture and tradition. A mock wedding with all the experiences of an Indian style wedding. A night full go live performances, palm readings and food. A Photo Booth will let you remember the night and South East Asian vendors will be onsite for your market needs. More information, here.

• Trivia League Kick-off at The Rec Room | September 26, 2023
  This free weekly trivia gives you the chance to win gift cards and prizes every week, with a big, league-wide prize, at the end of twelve weeks. More information, here.

• Glass Book Club September Meet-Up | September 27, 2023

  Join Glass Bookshop on September 27 at 7 p.m. for the next meeting of Glass Book Club, the monthly reading group! This month's pick is Jessica Johns' BAD CREE. More information, here.

• Italian Wine + Dine at Hayloft | September 27, 2023
  Join Matias Landini of Casa Paladin, as he walks us through some Italian wine history and 5 of the Casa Paladin wines! Chef Paul Shufelt will be preparing a wonderful 4 course dinner for you with all courses to be perfectly paired with a Paldin wine! More information, here.

• Harvest Dinner Series at Birdog | September 27, 2023
  Celebrate the Harvest season with Birdog with a beautiful farm-to-table dinner series each Thursday in September. The multi course dinner will honor the abundance and quality of Alberta region’s freshest farm-sourced ingredients and will include Crafted Cocktails and wine parings. More information, here.

• The Kitchen: Fall Lunch | September 28, 2023
  Join The Kitchen for a fall inspired lunch of Curried Zucchini Soup, Savory Scones and other tasty treats. The affordable event is only $5 per person and usually sell out fast. More information, here.

• Café Bicyclette Patio Series | September 28, 2023
  Join Cafe Bicyclette every Thursday for a patio concert series. Different artist each week but the same amazing food. This week offers King MuSKAfa: an energetic Edmonton based band, have been notorious for packing dance floors wherever they play. This six-member band fuses elements of reggae, ska, pop and soul to create their own unique sound. They cross over genres fluidly, creating an infectious dance rhythm. More information, here.

• Free Admission Night Art Gallery of Alberta | September 28, 2023
  The AGA is pleased to offer free admission from 4-7pm on the last Thursday of every month. Make it a date night, on the cheap, and explore the latest exhibits. More information, here.

• Roctoberfest Kickoff with The Brasstactics | September 28, 2023
  Come celebrate our Roctoberfest with live performance by The Brasstactics, Edmonton’s premier brass party band! Serving up hot throwbacks from the 70's, 80's, 90's, and 00's, guaranteed you'll dance and sing along. More information, here.

• Speed Dating at The Rec Room | September 28, 2023
  Go on 25 Dates in one Night at Edmonton's most popular speed dating event! YEG.date and The Rec Room are bringing speed dating to the loft at The Rec Room West Edmonton Mall, where you'll break into groups of two at the event and meet with 20+ local singles, to find a potential match. More information, here.

• Deadmonton Opens this Week | September 29 - Nov 4, 2023

  Experience one of the scariest Halloween events in Edmonton. Three different attractions two outdoor experiences and one indoor. More information, here.

• Pop-up Streetcar Party: Beer & Sunset Concert | September 29, 2023
  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. More information, here.

• Baijiu "BLOCK" Party | September 30, 2023
  Join the party on 104th, a full evening of music, cocktails and food. Every ticket include complementary snacks and good vibes. There will be 2 stages all night. More information, here.

• Succulent Pumpkin Centerpiece Workshop at Salisbury at Enjoy | October 1, 2023

  Handcrafted with care, this centerpiece features a blend of lush fall elements, succulents and the cozy allure of pumpkins. The earthy tones and warm textures capture the heartwarming essence of autumn, creating a captivating focal point for your gathering. More information, here.

• Singles Corn hole and Beer Night at Craft Beer Market | October 1, 2023
  Dating is HARD! We get it and Love at First Like is here for you. What better way to meet some other hopeful singles than over a few drinks, tasty food and corn hole? Ages 25ish to 35 ish are welcome! Put on your competition hat! We will see you there. More information, here.

  

  
  

Pop-ups, Trending Hotspots & Openings

• When Zwick’s announced they weren’t serving up the McZwick anymore, we wondered if they were going to continue operations. It’s a good news/bad news situation - they’re closing the shop, but you can still pre-order pretzels.

• Ernest is hosting lunch pop-up events as the student prepare for 2024 IKA Culinary Olympics. Tickets are $25 for the 3 course lunch menu and run until January.

• Chartier has found an investor which is super exciting! Head down to Beaumont and enjoy the food. Chartier was set to close on September 30.

• Backstairs Burger has launched their new feature, a burger creat from the winner of the Masters of the Foodiverse. Jordan Abbott has created a blackened chorizo burger. I hear there will be amazing things happening the future for Backstair Burgers.

• A Couples Massage workshop is happening next month and we wanted to offer our loyal readers a special discount for following our Substack. Use the promo code Substack and save $20 on the workshop. This workshop will teach you how to touch better and how to give a more sensual massage.

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Thanks for reading, folks. What would you like to see more of from the Weekly? Less of? Hit that reply button with feedback - we’re here for it! Stay tuned for Volume 4, where we’re giving away event tickets and passes to one of the readers on our email list - no entry necessary, if you’re here, you’ll be eligible every week to win prizes to get you exploring the city, trying something new.