The Weekly: Edmonton - Here are the Best Things to do in Edmonton this Week - January 25 - 28, 2024
The Weekly shares the coolest events, pop-ups and trendiest hotspots in Edmonton and is curated by @yeg.date.
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Pop-ups, Trending Hotspots, Events & Openings/Closings
Pigeon Lake Music Festival Tickets are on sale now and going fast! Tickets for this must-do music festival just an hour outside of Edmonton are selling quick - so buy yours fast! Buy Tickets for the Festival
Winefest is back in Edmonton at the Edmonton Convention Centre on February 23 and 24, 2024. Tickets are inclusive for the evening starting at $130 and we are offering everyone a $10 discount on those tickets. Use the code YEGDATE to save $10.
Check out the Valentine’s Day Guide to find the most romantic pop-ups, dinners and workshops.
Hops on the Hill is back for 2024 at Sunridge Ski Hill. Tickets are going fast and always sell out. Don’t miss out on the fun this winter.
This March Yeg.date is bringing back Couples Massage Workshop. It’s a 2 hour workshop with to help you rub better at home, massage oil, a drink and a sweet treat.
Join the 3 on 3 pond hockey tournament at Cattail Crossing in February 10. Register your team of 6 and best the rest.
Here’s what to do in Edmonton this Week
Thursday January 25, 2024
Winner of both the Sterling Award (Edmonton) and Jessie Award (Vancouver) for Outstanding Comedic Performance, Made in Italy is a heartfelt coming of age story about a kid with the heart of Rocky Balboa and the moves (and hair!) of John Travolta.
It is the last Thursday of the month and the AGA offers free admission to all of the art galleries. Show up between 4 and 7pm and get free entry, tours of the exhibits are available as well.
5 Artists 1 Love is an annual exhibition that celebrates the artistic vibrancy and range of Edmonton’s African-Canadian communities, from Angola to Zanzibar, Togo to Tobago, or Brazil to Barbados!
Try all the Wyrd Biers produced by all the local breweries and earn yourself a Wyrd glass. Try all the beer flavours before they are gone.
The 4th annual Winterruption YEG festival announces its first round of artists to fill downtown Edmonton with music, comedy, drag, wrestling and now – film. The annual winter festival takes place in multiple downtown stages indoors and out, January 24-28, 2024.
The Spinsters is a seductive feast featuring mesmerizing movement, magical dresses, and stunning shadow puppetry. It’s a deliciously disruptive dark comedy for adults brought to life by some of the most innovative designers and creators from across Western Canada.
Friday January 26, 2024
Hops on the Hill Tubing is Back at Sunridge Ski Hill. Come tubing while enjoying live music and sampling some local breweries draft beer. New brewery each week and two hours of tubing.
Ed’s has opened a brand new Karaoke experience that will literally put your name, in lights! The Neon lights creates an incredible background for your next Karaoke Group Date.
It is the final chance to try the amazing food that Chinatown Dinning Week has to offer. You won’t want to miss the $10 or $20 dinner offers from over 20 restaurants.
This Friday Sunee Dhaliwal takes the stage at Grindstone Theatre. The Stand Up show is a weekly Friday show that bring the best local comedians to the stage. After the show Grindstone brings the beats and dancing with Sweat Fridays, a dance party with house, disco and indie dance music.
Join in the fun as two of Rapid Fire’s finest comedians/home chefs Chris Borger and Gordie Lucius battle for who is chef supreme in this live cooking championship! There will be food challenges, mystery ingredients, and a panel of menacing judges.
Get ready for a night of sizzling entertainment at Hudsons Canada's Pub! Join for an unforgettable in-person event filled with jaw-dropping performances by the talented House of Hush Burlesque troupe.
Saturday January 27, 2024
Local artist HAIDEE presents "This Shouldn't Be Typical: The Live Concert" with special guests Monks On Call, Astro Syte, and Caylie G. Hear HAIDEE's debut album live for the first time.
In Dirty Little Secrets, they’ll read your nasty lil’ confessions to craft improv comedy gold. Witness the scandalous, anonymous, hilarious show that lets you bare your darkest secrets and guiltiest sins to a room full of strangers.
It’s bowling for love at Plaza Bowl. Come connect with local singles as you try to strike for love, or like. We’ll rotate through rounds to allow attendees to meet every person in attendance.
Bring your cool moves to City Hall Plaza Ice Grooves! Skate and dance along to live DJs every Friday and Saturday night from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. Free skate rentals available.
To celebrate the opening of the 5 Artists 1 Love exhibit at Art Gallery of Alberta, visit the FREE event on January 27, 2024. There’s food, entertainment and so much more. Dress code: all black. Come for this night to remember - there were over 1,000 guests in 2023!
Sunday January 28, 2024
Edmonton's Valkyrie String Quartet is in Fort Saskatchewan for an afternoon of top-notch string music. Great for all ages, this show will have you humming along from your seat. They are performing Back to the Future.
Campio Brewing Co. is thrilled to bring you January Drag Brunch! A day of delicious food, craft beer and fabulous entertainment. Hosted By: Ladonna Stone and with performances by: Voula Callas, Hermena, Steak, Divinity of Angel, Georgiie Street.
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