The Weekly: Edmonton - Here are the Best Things to do in Edmonton this Week - November 29 - December 5, 2023
The Weekly shares the coolest events, pop-ups and trendiest hotspots in Edmonton and is curated by @yeg.date.
Welcome to Volume 12 of The Weekly: Edmonton.
Die Harsh: A Christmas Musical, Opens December 14th at Varscona Theatre. Don’t miss this classic Christmas musical that is based on everyones favourite Christmas Movie. Tickets are on sale now and the show runs until December 23rd.
Holiday and Christmas Events, Pop-ups, Trending Hotspots & Openings You Should Know About
Ring in holiday cheer with a holiday cocktail class where you’ll learn to shake up three signature cocktails from a local expert, paired with holiday snacks.
Two accoustic performances, cozy log-cabin vibes with a gorgeous view of the river valley and a custom welcome cocktail to kick off your holiday cheer. This holiday pop-up concert is a must do winter #datenight in Edmonton.
Kick off the holiday season on a weeknight cookie decorating date. Enjoy the downtown vibe at Central Social Hall with a cocktail of your choice and cookie decorating experience for two.
Dolly’s has gone full Christmas with a full room of decorations. From the holiday movies playing all night, the wall full of decorations or the celing completley covered in ornaments. Try all the special themed cocktails.
Sippin’ Santa has turned @eatwilfreds into a winter wonderland of Tiki cocktails and holiday decorations. There are 11 cocktails on the menu, including a surprise option and one meant to share.
If you are looking for your next brunch spot this weekend make it Arbour.
Here’s what’s happening this week: November 29 - December 4, 2023
Wednesday November 29, 2023
There is a new special holiday pop-up happening tonight at Honi Honi. Watch for special themed cocktails and decorated scene at the Holiday Lounge.
Arbour and Beverage Collective are partnering together for an evening of Agave. From the smooth and smoky mezcal to the complex and versatile tequila, this event showcases the incredible range of flavors that agave spirits have to offer.
Join Sherbrooke Liquor and Garneau Block as they lead a guided BUT blind wine tasting. We will be comparing "old world" and "new world" natural wines for a fun filled evening, and see if you'll be able to spot the difference yourself!
Join the Maclab Centre for an FREE intimate community event, celebrating the season together with Caylie Klooster and Violet Michaud, River Poets, The Rural Routes, The Melisizwe Brothers, and Stageworks Academy.
Thursday November 30, 2023
The Edmonton Christmas Market at Fort Edmonton Park open for the season tonight. Over 115+ market vendors each week and 50+ live performances. Checkout the Ice playground and bar or go for a sleigh ride.
It is the last Tuesday of November and that means free admission to the Art Gallery of Alberta. Head down between 4 and 7pm and get free entry and explore the many exhibits and browse the gift shop as everything is 50% off, just in time for the holidays.
Join MasterChef Canada alumna Mai Nguyen for an in-person Masterclass on Soup Dumplings, where you'll embark on a culinary journey through Asia and Eastern Europe. Learn to create China's Xiao Long Bao steamed soup dumplings from scratch.
Find love just in time for Christmas with Edmonton Speed Dating! Go on 20+ dates in one evening. Spend 5 minutes dating and then check yes or no and we will do the rest.
Friday December 1, 2023
Wander historic 104 Street and kick off the holiday season at Downtown Winterval! Businesses in the area are decking their halls with deals and giveaways to help you stuff your stockings and fill your bellies. Live music, lights, beer gardens and more.
The Yard Bird Suite is showcasing the band Queen Kong - a seamlessly blends Ashkenazi Jewish idiom with jazz, free improv, rock and punk to explore new sounds and ideas.
El Chapeau is popping up with a custom hat bar event at Winterval where you will select your hat style and colour, then choose 3 accessories to add onto your custom hat.
Join the celebration in the heart of downtown St. Albert as they light up the Perron District with the warm glow of the Christmas lights. Enjoy all the festivities as St. Albert welcomes the holiday season with the annual Snowflake Festival.
Glow Edmonton opens tonight at the Edmonton Expo Centre. Visit Santa or watch a magic show, grab a souvenir drink to celebrate the event.
Saturday December 2, 2023
LAST Modern Event Venue is teaming up with Hirondelle Bakery to host a Holiday Themed High Tea! Enjoy an afternoon sipping tea while experiencing a delicious set menu of a variety of scones, finger sandwiches, and pastries.
Wander historic 104 Street and kick off the holiday season at Downtown Winterval! Businesses in the area are decking their halls with deals and giveaways to help you stuff your stockings and fill your bellies. Live music, lights, beer gardens and more.
Experience Far Away and Long A-Gogo at the Verscona Theatre. A unique concert event in which 3 Teatro faves undertake a musical exploration of what it means to travel.
Join the Swiftmas dance party at Starlite Room as you can experience Taylor's bangers, deep cuts + MORE.
Get your artistic juices flowing with this weekly painting class. All supplies and canvases will be supplied. Learn new techniques such as composition, mixing paint, layering paint or adding perspective, and much more from the professional artist and instructor Mariam Qureshi.
The Rapidfire Theatre is showcasing Netflix and Kill, as show where you are the network executive! Watch as directors passionately pitch their vision, then use your influence to greenlight concepts or harshly pull the plug. Your choices shape the night as the streaming wars ignite the stage.
Sunday December 3, 2023
LAST Modern Event Venue is teaming up with Hirondelle Bakery to host a Holiday Themed High Tea! Enjoy an afternoon of sipping your choice of artisan loose leaf tea with your partner, family, or friends while experiencing a delicious set menu of a variety of scones, finger sandwiches, and pastries.
Secret Ingredient is hosting a Taste of Mexico, delight your taste buds with the rich and diverse flavours of Mexican cuisine.
Monday December 4, 2023
Get into the holiday spirit and learn how to create your very own whoville inspired tree. This in-person event will take place at MacEwan University where you will find all the materials and guidance you need to bring your tree to life.
Brunch feature this week: Arbour
This winter, we’re featuring winter brunch hotspots all around the city. To kick off the first hotspot, we visited Arbour to try their delicious, world inspired brunch. The French toast and chilaquiles were filled with unique, intense and delicious flavours. Plus, there are really well done brunch alcohol-free cocktails. Read it, right here.
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 13, 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.
This week, myr********tre@gmail.com has won two tickets to Glow Edmonton to enjoy through the holidays. Thank you for following!