The Weekly: Edmonton - Here are the Best Things to do in Edmonton this Week - January 17 - 21, 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
Register your team for the 3-on-3 Pond Hockey Tournament at Cattail Crossing on February 10, 2024. Six players, mystery prizes for the winning team and food and drinks are included in your registration fee.
The Green Onion Man is offering cooking classes this January and February. Classes are $175 for two people.
There is a new pop-up tattoo bar coming on March 2nd. Live entertainment, mocktails and $30 tattoos.
All you can eat tacos are back at Azucar for only $24.99, plus you could win a year of tacos here.
Looking for love before Valentine’s Day? Hit up speed dating coming on February 1st.
Meuwly’s has added take and heat meals to their impressive list of offerings. It
includes a three course meal for 4 and is $169.
Here’s what to do in Edmonton this Week
Wednesday January 17, 2024
ATLAS steak + fish is launching a four-course meal to re-introduce you to new favourite menu items at the modern steakhouse, or discover something new. Starting at $49 per person or add a wine pairing at only $69 per person.
Made in Italy is playing all week at Citadel Theatre. This is a fun, heartfelt coming of age story about a kid with the heart of Rocky Balboa and the moves (and hair!) of John Travolta.
Experience The Drawer Boy at Varscona Theatre on from January 17 - February 4. Its a story about an actor staying on a farm to gather stories about rural life for a play he is working on.
Join CBC Beer Columnist Jason Foster, Lignan's Chef Miles Quon and Trial & Ale's Ryan for the launch of an exclusive bottle fermented Chinese Lunar New Year beers: The Year of the Dragon Raspberry Hibiscus.
Thursday January 18, 2024
Couples Gaming Tournament is happening at The Rec Room WEM. Only $15 per couple, one hour of unlimited gaming. Come show your gaming prowess and win some prizes.
Bali at LAST kicks off tonight and is a 4 day festival full of workshops, yoga classes, a bazaar and more. Find the full line up here
Wyrd Biers are coming to Edmonton breweries this month. Make your next date night a brewery date night (or beer crawl) to try all the weird and wonderful flavours all month long.
Chiseled festival is taking over Ice District from January 18 - 20. Watch as the ice is sculpted in to masterpieces, each sculpture will be judge on their on artistry and technique.
Edmonton Chinatown Dinning week kicks off today, enjoy dinner at some of the 24 restaurants. Businesses have put together special menus for $10 or $20 that will be offered from January 18-28, 2024 for in-person dining and/or take-out.
Join Master Chef Canada alumna Mai Nguyen for this hands-on session, and discover the art of making delectable pork and shrimp potstickers using both homemade and store-bought wrappers.
Friday January 19, 2024
Ice Grooves takes over City Hall for an evening of skating under the lights and stars. The live DJ will spin tracks from 6 - 9 and there is free skate rentals.
Come explore the Midnight Bazaar at Last Modern Event Venue, over 20 vendors with everything from jewelry, selfcare/wellness, art/design, home and artisan goods! Indonesian street food and drinks will also be on sold at this event.
TUBING NIGHT! Let's get OUTSIDE and enjoy this Edmonton WINTER with Hops on the Hill! Live music and beer sampling from different Breweries each week in the Chalet. Musical guest this week is Charly-Doll and the brewery is Sea Change.
The snow has finally come to Edmonton and the temperature has warmed enough to be able to explore the outdoors. Take part in two unique experiences at Elk Island National Park: snowshoeing and stargazing!
Illuminature at Muttart Conservatory is an interactive night of music, movement performances, custom visuals, live art, and handcrafted cocktails and food by Cafe Bloom.
Brasstactics are taking over Rocky Mountain Icehouse for a Jasper Block in January fundraiser for the Stollery. Admission is by donation and go to the Stollery.
Saturday January 20, 2024
Deep Freeze: A Byzantine Winter Festival is an immersive winter festival located on Alberta Avenue District. Discover the artistic creations, a homestead village, and musical celebrations that will delight your senses with music, art, and delectable treats.
Warm up with yoga and join the festival vibes for two different pop-up yoga sessions with a Yogalife instructor. The morning class is perfect for all levels where the afternoon session will be a power yoga session that focuses on strength and breath work.
Step back in time to the roaring era of Chicago's notorious past at "The Night Chicago Died" - an immersive Al Capone Murder Mystery Dinner.
Rapidfire Theatre brings network tv to the theatre stage. Watch as directors passionately pitch their vision, then use your influence to greenlight concepts or harshly pull the plug.
Experience a night in Vegas at Continental Treat Downtown. It is a night of big band swing, appetizers extravaganza, Vegas-style cocktails and a three course dinner.
Sunday January 21, 2024
Blush Bridal Show will showcase over 40 curated vendors and will run from 10 am to 4 pm on Sunday, January 21st. This event will combine flawless organization with a keen eye for detail and design to deliver both guests and vendors the ultimate bridal vendor meeting experience.
Start your Sunday morning slow with your choice of an artisan led workshop at Bali at Last. Each workshop will take around 1.5-2 hours. Full List of workshops can be found here.
Learn secret ingredients from a local home cook, sharing her culture through food as she guides you in cooking traditional Jamaican recipes.
Broken Resolutions Burlesque promises to illustrate how to destroy your hopes and dreams of change and promise with your New Years Resolutions.... by the middle of January you will know, and we will know, what you are really capable of.
Stay warm this week and hit up the parks and attractions at West Edmonton Mall. Register for your exclusive code to save 25% off of your next visit. register here
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