The Weekly Edmonton: Here are the best things to do in Edmonton May 14-20, 2024
The Weekly shares the coolest events, pop-ups and trendiest hotspots in Edmonton and is curated by @yeg.date.
Welcome to the weekly roundup by Edmonton.events - where we share the best things to eat, drink and do in Edmonton this week. This week, we’re looking forward to pop-ups, spring weather, patios and hitting the course for a round of golf.
Pop-ups, Trending Hotspots, Events & Openings/Closings
The SOLD OUT Pop up Cocktail Class on the Streetcar is popping up with another summer date. You can buy tickets for July 17, right here.
Fn’za is open! Have you tried their LA style pizza? Here’s the menu.
Outdoor movie season has started and there are two that you can watch outside this month in Edmonton: Dune 2 and Sonic the Hedgehog
There’s a hot dog and vermouth fuelled party comin’ in hot: Tinis & Weenies behind Color De Vino on June 1. Pre-sale tickets are sold out, but you can walk up, and go ahead add this one to your calendar for June.
The next Mocktail, black light glow yoga class is kicking off on May 23, 2024 at Fu’s Repair Shop x Double Dragon. Tickets are $30 and include the class, mocktail and glow crayons to decorate your body. Buy Tickets
DINNER WITH STRANGERS is poppin’ up at Dolly’s Cocktails on May 29, 2024. Share stories with strangers over a three-course, delicious meal. Buy Tickets
Here’s what to do in Edmonton this Week
Tuesday May 14, 2024
Every Tuesday it’s Salsa on the Square. Visit Churchill Square for free salsa lessons from local experts between 6-8pm. Visit the Website
Edmonton Spark - Downtown festival kicks off on May 23, but you can get a preview of the art installations downtown, right now.
Catch a reading from an up and coming playwright, right here in Edmonton - at Cradle to Stage. Walterdale Theatre welcomes submissions from emerging local playwrights for the opportunity to share their work through performative staged readings. Tickets, here.
Catch a watch party, or find the best game-day specials in Edmonton. We’ve shared a guide to the best game-day specials in Edmonton, here.
Every Tuesday Clementine has a list of ‘Try before you Die’ cocktails and we’ve been making our way through the list. It’s a really intimate, cocktail date - and you should try it at least once before you die. Cocktails are $12.
Wednesday May 15, 2024
Join the pub choir at Grindstone. No experience necessary, we encourage anyone from shower singers to music professionals to gather and sing together! Just show up and be ready to sing. Visit the Website
Learn to Make Bao at home with Get Cooking. Embark on a culinary adventure with MasterChef Canada alumna Mai Nguyen, as she leads a hands-on, in-person class that unravels the art of crafting Bao Sandwiches from scratch. Buy Tickets
Southwest Edmonton Farmer’s Market is open for the season and to launch, they’re hosting a taste of the farmer’s market, all month. Details here
Thursday May 16, 2024
The Fu’s Repair Shop Saree Not Sorry Kicks off tonight with a pop-up party. Missed your chance to get tickets? Don’t worry about it because you can enjoy the menu at Fu’s through Sunday Night as part of the three day Pop-up. Visit the Website
It’s 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! Bonus points for being a cheap date night.
Pay What you Will for ‘Off Books: The Improvised Musical Play’ at Rapid Fire Theatre. Witness spontaneous songs, choreography and scene work that will never be the same twice! Buy Tickets
Drop-in Open Studio at Art Gallery of Alberta. Every week, a new theme for this 18+ art class will have you getting creative for your next date night. Buy Tickets
Friday May 17, 2024
Witness spontaneous songs, choreography and scene work that will never be the same twice! OFF BOOK was created in 2010 and has been selling out shows at the Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival for over a decade! Buy Tickets
Catch a speakeasy, Friday-night magic show. This is not your grandpa's magic show. You'll see incredible sleight-of-hand illusions with borrowed phones and watches, objects disappearing and reappearing, next-level card tricks, even a mind-bending illusion that will happen in your own hands and much more in this high-energy, action packed show. Buy Tickets
Take a fruit-tour with Asian Market Adventures. Experience new fruits in this intimate, 8-person tour through the Supermarket. Buy Tickets
Saturday May 18, 2024
Take a Steak Masterclass at Braven Restaurant. Beef up your cooking knowledge with this informative and engaging 120-minute masterclass. Join Braven’s Executive Chef Jason Greene for welcome cocktails and canapés before diving into a crash course on sourcing, preparing, grilling and serving the perfect steak. Buy Tickets
Garden Party at The Backyard. for a vibey garden party featuring Case of the Mondays! Get ready to let loose on the dance floor at YEG's favourite outdoor venue in the heart of the city - The Backyard. Visit the Website
Witness spontaneous songs, choreography and scene work that will never be the same twice! OFF BOOK was created in 2010 and has been selling out shows at the Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival for over a decade! Buy Tickets
MAYHEM: Halfway to Halloween party. The event is an 18+ half-way to halloween party held this year on may 18th. the event will feature multiple DJs, licensed bar, costume contests and live entertainment. Buy Tickets
It’s a Garden Party in Edmonton’s downtown outdoor venue, the backyard: Join us for a vibey garden party featuring Case of the Mondays! Get ready to let loose on the dance floor at YEG’s favourite outdoor venue in the heart of the city – The Backyard. Don’t miss out on a memorable evening under the stars with great music and even better company. Buy Tickets
Tattoos by strangers is hosting a flash tattoo day - and there are multiple locations, with multiple flash available. Details here
Sunday May 19, 2024
Glow GLOW GLOW Party at Hudson’s. "Black eyed peas theme GLOW party" at Hudsons Canada's Pub is going to feature more glow than ever before and tickets start at $10. Buy Tickets
Take a Spin & Suds Class: Buy Tickets
Monday May 20, 2024
Make it date day - but with dogs + golf. Every Monday, swing by Cattail Crossing for a golf day with your furry friend, followed by a delicious patio meal at Out of Bounds. Click here for the Details
There it is! Happy spring folks - now get out there and enjoy it!
