The Weekly: Edmonton - Here are the Best Things to do in Edmonton this Week - January 31 - February 6, 2024

Jan 30, 2024

Welcome to The Weekly: Edmonton.

Joyful Noise by 5 Artists 1 Love
Joyful Noise is popping up at Winspear Centre on February 3, 2024. Tickets are on sale now to sing along to favourites that put a smile on your face, or take in new songs from around the globe. This immersive experience always entertains. Kick off Black History Month with one of Edmonton’s longest running Black History Month events! buy tickets
The Downtown Defrost
This is Edmonton's biggest winter party - two days only at Churchill Square. The lineup includes a DJ Set from UK synthpop legends @Hot.chip, dubstep pioneer @Skreamism, rising british garage star @mph_uk, Bass Coast Co-Founder @thelibrarian and more. buy tickets
Lunar New Year Pop-up High Tea & Gallery
Dragon Fried Rice is an immersive pop-up at Last Modern Event Venue, and on February 10 and 11th, you can enjoy high tea in the gallery. The menu looks incredible. buy tickets
Pond hockey season is here. Cattail Crossing is hosting its annual Blades of Steel 3-on-3 Pond Hockey Tournament and it is your chance to get on the ice this winter. Gather your team and register for the tournament on February 10, 2024. It's game time! register your team
Valentine’s Day is coming soon and we have the guide to make your plans. From couples and Galentine’s workshops, romantic dinner spots, staycations and more!

Valentine’s Day is coming in hot. If you’re looking for a way to take your date night to the next level, try the Alibi Room. It’s a brand-new, exclusive, private dining option at The Firefly. Through the month of February, get a four course menu with cocktail pairings for only $250/couple. book a table
Winefest is back in Edmonton on February 23 and 24th. This all inclusive ticket is $130 and we are offering a $10 discount with the code YEGDATE.
Up close magic is back at The Rec Room. Experience this intimate magic show performed by Chris Gowen. Two shows this month Feb 9th and 23rd.
There is a new restaurant in the Brewery Districts, Anejo Restaurant is now open and serving delicious cocktails and tacos.

Here’s what to do in Edmonton this Week

Wednesday January 31, 2024

Atlas launched a new feature menu and the four-course menu is only $49/person. This is a delicious way to sample the menu, and your chance to dine out and try the hidden Edmonton gem. Don’t sleep on the accompanying wine pairing, it’s only an additional $20! book a table
Flying Canoe Festival is coming to Mill Creek Ravine and French Quarter. Don’t forget to find ATB when you visit Flying Canoë Volant this weekend. The light wall and interactive origami installation are a must-see. Snap a photo in front of the light installation to win ATB’s Powering Possibility Pot, which consisted of a $2,500 prize for the winner and $2,500 towards one of our Treaty 6 Indigenous charities. more details
A cast from the Grindstone Improv Ensemble pair up in teams of two and use audience suggestions to create characters, scenes and comedy sketches on the spot. After each round, the audience decides on the winning pair who will stay on for the next round while the losers form new teams to dethrone the Kings.
Fu Repair Shop is hosting Swing and Dine with Alberta Pork. Tickets are $68.88 for this four course dinner.

Thursday February 1, 2024

Get a little witchy and wild with Elixir and an incredible cast of curiosities for the first ever Elixir's Cabinet of Curiosities. As the season demands, this show will focus on love, infatuation, dating, and heartbreak. Love is in the air, cursing your ex is optional.
Speed Dating just in time for Valentine’s Day! Go on 20+ dates this Thursday and find a match.
Head to one of the local breweries and sample the Wyrd Biers, over 16 different beers to try. Available till February 10th.

Friday February 2, 2024

Two teams of comedians Play the Game to compete in side-splitting games of physical dexterity, mental acuity, and mild humiliation. Cheer your team and jeer the other team as they compete for the grand prize and, more importantly, your adoration.
Head to Smoke Bar for their Tomahawk steak night. Get the bone in meat with veggies and double stuffed potatoes for only $55 per person.
Edmonton’s Black Community invites adventurous food lovers and those with hearty appetites to explore flavours from Jamaica, Eritrea, Liberia, Trinidad and more during the city’s second annual Feed the Soul Dining Week.
It’s Friday night stand up comedy at Grindstone Theatre. Each week there is a new headliner and a few opening acts. Don’t miss this cheap date night and enjoy the laughs.

Saturday February 3, 2024

If you’re looking to tie your weekend together with a little out-of-the-box comedy, then look no further than the Halloo that we call Blue! There will be be burlesque by Pearl Sorciere, comedy from Success 5000 and stand up by Siobhan Theobald. It’s a full on Barbie affair, so show up in pink and get 2 for 1 tickets.
This competitive elimination-style show starts with a dozen performers. Through each round, players are eliminated by audience scoring until only one player remains and is crowned the Maestro!
Check out the last show of Donna Orbits the Moon on stage at the ATB Art Barn. Donna Orbits the Moon brings us into her world of startling violence at home, at the grocery store, and on a county road.
The Edmonton Opera is hosting Mozart’s Don Giovanni at the Jubilee. The timeless music and an incredible cast will bring the emotionally charged world of desire, love and betrayal to life with this performance.
FREE SALSA DANCING LESSONS! Every Saturday at Azucar you can take FREE salsa dancing lessons (and an incredible night of music to keep the night flowing). No registration required, just pop down to Azucar Taco House start time 9:30pm.

Sunday February 4, 2024

Its’s the last performance of Drawer Boy on stage at Varscona Theatre. The story of a young actor from the big city stays with two farmers to gather stories about rural life for a play he is working on.
It’s Sunday dinner time! Try the Sunday Roast at Out of Bounds Restaurant, starting at $30 per person. The meal includes the roast beef, salad, mashed potatoes, veggies, and the perfect Yorkshire pudding crunch!

Monday February 5, 2024

Get ready to indulge in a delightful combination of tacos and cookies that will leave your taste buds begging for more! Abby from Amorcito Sweets will be on site showing you how to hand decorate 4 of your very own Galentine's Sugar Cookies!
In the depths of winter, find reprieve at the exclusive "Diamonds Nest Ski Lodge," reserved solely for the elite of the elite. Immerse yourself in crackling fires and savour the hottest toddies while admiring the height of the 1980s fashion and hairdos. It’s going to be a ski vacation to die for.

Tuesday February 6, 2024

Hit the course this winter without going outside. Cattail Crossing has a virtual golf simulator - all season long. Spend your next date night on the virtual green, or join the league for a full season of action. Weekdays are $43 per hour and $46 on the weekend.
The end is near for the Sloppy Seconds at Backstairs Burger. You will miss the smash burger with hash browns, cheese curds, chips, candied bacon and gravy.

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