The Weekly: Edmonton - Here are the Best Things to do in Edmonton this Week - November 15 - 20, 2023
The Weekly shares the coolest events, pop-ups and trendiest hotspots in Edmonton and is curated by @yeg.date.
Welcome to Volume 10 of The Weekly: Edmonton.
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
It’s the time of year for all the holiday and Christmas events to start popping up and we couldn’t be more excited. This list will always be growing but here are the event that we are most anticipating.
Secret Pop-up concerts at Greenhouse restaurant, Dec 6, 14 and 21
Cookie Decorating and cocktails at Central Social Hall Dec 14 and 21
Downtown Winterval is the newest winter festival just announce in Edmonton, December 1 & 2
All is Bright on 124 st is back for 2023, head to the beer gardens or roast a treat on the fire at this free event.
Here’s what’s happening this week: November November 15 - 20, 2023
November 15th
Edmonton Story Slam Society is hosting a 5 minute, 10 storyteller challenge. There will be judges and glory for the winner.
One of the longest running Off-Broadway shows, Little Shop of Horrors has an electrifying, 60s inspired, pop/rock score by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman. Only 1 more week for this amazing performance.
November 16th
YIKES! Film Festival Tickets are on sale now. With 16 Film screenings, live music, spooky vendors and refreshments, it’s a brand new must-do festival in Edmonton.
There is a Arts industry night at the AGA in partnership with CARFAC Alberta.It is a free event with snacks, conversation, laughter and activities!
Stand up comedy Downtown Edmonton! See the Canada's best comedians perform in Campio's intimate Event space.
Guru Ice District is hosting a flavour of South Africa wine dinner.
November 17th
She Loves Me starts this weekend presented by Foote in the Door Productions. Hit the stage for this fun romance and case of mistaken identity set in the 1930s. Running in Edmonton November 17 - 26.
All the Light Up Festivals are starting this weekend and first up is Light up the Night in Inglewood. There will be horse drawn carriage rides, ice carving, glitter tattoos, live entertainment, visits with Santa and Elsa.
Join the community of Leduc for a Holiday Light Up at Alexandra Park. Live entertainment, games and a beautiful light up presentation is a great way to start the holiday season.
Experience a tasting menu carefully created to pair with Cascahuin & Fuenteseca Tequila. In this exclusive event, you will try new tequilas, amazing dishes, and leave with a new depth of tequila knowledge.
November 18th
Foundry Studios is hosting a Saturday paint class where you can discover your inner artist and unleash your creativity. All the materials you need to create your masterpiece will be provided in this class.
Strathcona County is kicking off their Christmas lights with a celebration at Festival Place. There’s the LED light show, a winter carnival, wagon rides and more!
All is Bright Festival is launching on 124st. Join the party in the beer gardens or shop at one of the local businesses. There will be many place to chose from to eat from and live entertainment all night.
The Metro is showing The Lebanese Burger Mafia at 6:45 tonight. THE LEBANESE BURGER MAFIA is crowd-funded feature documentary about Burger Baron.
November 19th
A day of delicious food, craft beer and fabulous entertainment, join Campio for their monthly Drag performance.
Manual Labour will take you on a journey of the beer making process. at the end of the tour you will have the opportunity to sample a custom flight of beer.
Don’t stop paddling just because it’s winter! This indoor drop-in is a fun way to stay active this winter in Edmonton. Drop in Stand up Paddleboarding Sessions
Head down to MKT for a custom hat bar event with @shopelchapeau. Create your own custom hat while sipping mimosa's.
Garneau Block and Cavern are back at with this months Cheese School. Explore 5 different pairings of natural wine to cheese.
November 20th
Chef Peter Keith from Meuwly's is bring all his best meats to Epic for a Cocktails and Charcuterie class. Learn about Alberta's food scene, cured meats, and cheeses while sipping on three Epic cocktails.
Pop-ups, Trending Hotspots & Openings
Fu Repair Shop is host a BREKKY! The Brunch Party! On November 25.
Cheapest Date Night in Edmonton is next Thursday for Couples Gaming Tournament, only $15 for 1 hour of Unlimited Gaming at The Rec Room.
Backstair Burger is now open with their second location in West Edmonton Mall. Check out the amazing smash burgers and duck tots.
Coterie is the newest wine bar in Old Strathcona. Perfect for date night with fine wine and small plates perfect for sharing.
There is a new winter festival on 104 st. downtown, Downtown Winterval . Free sleigh rides, art installations, an indoor Christmas market, lights, beer gardens, dog-friendly activities and area businesses are creating special menus.
Garneau Block x Yarrow are showcasing a six course dinner with wine pairings. If you miss out on the dinner you can still grab tickets for the bar that include a signature cocktail.
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 11, 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.