The Weekly: Edmonton - Here are the Best Things to do in Edmonton this Week - October 25 - 31, 2023
The Weekly shares the coolest events, pop-ups and trendiest hotspots in Edmonton and is curated by @yeg.date.
Welcome to Volume 7 of The Weekly: Edmonton. The Cold weather has decide to peek its head in Edmonton and we are ready for it. Hot chocolate dates, theatre dates, all of the Halloween events and more for this week.
YIKES! Film Festival Tickets are on sale now. With 16 short and feature film screenings, live music, spooky vendors and refreshments. It’s a brand new must-do
festival and perfect follow-up to Halloween. Visit www.yikesfest.com
Here’s what’s happening this week: October 25 - 31, 2023
October 25
Enjoy the performance Crescendo at Shadow Theatre, show is running till November 5th.
Little Shop of Horrors on Stage at Citadel, buy tickets here. It’s a live-classic, on stage, that you’re not going to want to miss this Halloween
Dine with the Dead Kicks off this week (all week) at Transit Smokehouse
October 26
Go out on 25 Dates in one evening at The Rec Room, speed dating for ages 25+
Find the teen Murders at Makeout Point with Rapidfire Theatre.
Take a pasta masterclass at Sorrentino’s in this hands-on cooking class
October 27
Halloween and Horror film trivia night at Phatbar Bakery.
Analog Brewing is hosting a Spooky Cask Night.
The House of Hush is having a spooky Burlesque at Smoke Bar.
POP UP: Try the five-course Cafe Bicyclette beer pairing dinner
Spirit of Halloween is at Workshop Eatery, enjoy appetizers and 4 spooky cocktails.
The local haunted houses are open for the final weekend of Halloween. Support them and the local food banks with a donation of cash or non perishable food.
The Early Music Festival. This weekend Oct 27-29, try something new! How about a new style of music? The Early Music Festival brings magic to stage of the Renaissance and Baroque eras.Discover and experience Italian music from the 16th to 18th century, performed on historical instruments. It’s a full weekend of music - 4 concerts, a free Renaissance music reading workshop, and a free Renaissance dance class. buy tickets
October 28
Mexican Cultural Society of Edmonton is kicking off Day of the Dead with a celebration and after party.
The final street car concert is a Costume party on the High Level Bridge.
The Art Gallery of Alberta is hosting REFINERY: Last of Us Halloween Party.
Rapidfire Theatre is hosting a night of Dirty Little Secrets, let the improv gods spin your scandalous and darkest secrets.
Walk through a terrifying haunted experience in the woods at Warwa Woods
October 29
Night of the Living Ched! Join Cavern for a Halloween Cheese and Wine School.
Dine with the Dead at Transit Smokehouse & BBQ.
The Haunted Trolly has ghost stories on the High Level Bridge.
Head down to the new Die Pie location and listen to some new tunes.
The Heritage Classic is at Commonwealth Stadium, are you going to the game or hitting a pub to watch the game?
The Bountiful Farmers Market operates every weekend, head down and grab locally source goods for your week.
October 30
Meet Your Maker Pop-up at Woodshed Burgers buy tickets
Check out the ‘Endlessly Unending’ exhibit at SNAP Print Gallery
Pumpkin After Dark is only open for a few more days
Join Food For Thought: A Culinary Bookclub at the downtown public library.
October 31
Take in an evening of comedy at Campio Comedy Halloween Showcase.
Frank ‘n Steins come to life at Sea Change on Halloween!
Check out the feature Bao at Baijiu, every Tuesday a different creation and PBR pints are only $4.
It’s Halloween! Have fun and scare some kids and hand out candy.
Pop-ups, Trending Hotspots & Openings
The newest resturant trend is starting with CBD CBN, a new cannabis infused dining experience and is a fun play on words, catering by day - catering by night.
Chartier has re-opened and there are brand new items on the menu! details here
Backstairs Burger is opening a second location at West Edmonton Mall. We love all the guest chefs creating amazing burgers.
Eats on 118th has only two more dates this year, check out Alberta Avenue for info.
Permanent bracelets are officially a hot new trend, and we’re here for it. Simple Chic is open now in West Edmonton Mall and making it simple to get linked together, forever (or for a really, really, long time).
How does it work? First, you choose the style of chain. Not sure where to start? Don't worry - the expert staff will guide you through choosing the perfect style. Next, the made to measure bracelet will be soldered on to your wrist with a quick, and gentle method. In just a few minutes, you’ll leave with a gorgeous, permanent bracelet.
Book your appointment with @simplechicstudio through the ‘BOOK NOW’ button on their page.
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 8, 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.