The Weekly: Edmonton - Here are the Best Things to do in Edmonton this Week - April 9 - 15, 2024
The Weekly shares the coolest events, pop-ups and trendiest hotspots in Edmonton and is curated by @yeg.date.
Welcome to The Weekly: Edmonton. The spring-feeling weather has us thinking about summer road trips and local beaches, and finding the best patios to hang out at in Edmonton. We’re stoked to announce openings of a popular ramen restaurant, a mocktail bar, and the launch of summer event season in Edmonton.
Pop-Ups, Trending Hotspots, Events & Openings/Closings
Edmonton is getting a brand new zero-proof mocktail bar, Split - and we couldn’t be more excited about the opening. If you’re on the search for mocktails, you’ll find a great menu at Cactus Club, Arbour, DOSC and Partake.
If cocktails are more your style, you’re not going to want to miss this Fu’s Repair shop x Double Dragon cocktail class. Tickets are $110/couple and include three cocktails, and snacks, for two. Buy Tickets
Jinya Ramen Bar is planning to open in Edmonton, 10037 109 St NW
Black lights, mocktails and the cool vibes at Double Dragon. There’s a glow flow yoga comin’ in hot on May 1. Tickets are on sale here, and include an hour long glow flow session, a mocktail and glow in the dark body color.
Dinner with Strangers is popping up for the first-time in Edmonton on May 5, 2024. Are you ready to step out of your comfort zone, share stories and a family-style meal to cultivate connection? Dinner with Strangers is brand new and a bangin’ way to meet new people in the community. Tickets are on sale, now and are $80 for a three-course meal. Buy Tickets
Find a cheap date. This month’s feature dates: 25 Dates under $25 is live. Click here to Read It
This week, we’re on a quest to try as many desserts as we can to find the best in Edmonton. So far, our favourites are the menu at Bundok, and the delicious Tiramisu at Bar Henry.
Beavertails is open in Edmonton so you no longer need to make the trek to the mountains for this sweet treat.
Here are the coolest things to do in Edmonton this Week
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Comedy Night at Otto. Come join Otto for a wonderful night of stand up comedy, food, drinks, and laughter! Featuring local and touring comedians that have performed in all manners of stages. Buy Tickets
This week is your last chance to check out the winter patio at Baijiu - it’s gone for the season on April 13, 2024. It’s the perfect reason to head down for the Tuesday bao special! Visit the Website
Try Anejo’s feature cocktail: the spicy mango and mint paloma. It pairs well with the Taco Tuesday deals at this new-ish spot in Edmonton for tacos! Visit the Website
Drive at WEM is offering a BOGO 50% off for the second race Monday - Thursday. Get the competitive juices going and race for the best time.
Wednesday April 10, 2024
Battle Style Improv at Grindstone (it’s hilarious!) 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. Buy Tickets
Calling all Wizards! The Magic of Harry Potter hits the stage on April 11 where you’ll watch popular scenes from the movie franchise, accompanied by Edmonton Symphony Orchestra. Trust us, it’s magical. Buy Tickets
Thursday April 11, 2024
Fu’s Repair Shop is celebrating two years! Get $2 items from the menu and $2.75 Soju, with Ivan Rankic and Justin Foosh playing 80s and 90s tunes all night. This is a fantastic one night only feature at Fu’s Repair Shop! Don’t miss it.
Take a Chopsticks making workshop. In this workshop, a local expert will help you craft two pairs of custom chopsticks to bring home. Buy Tickets
Try an uncommon wine with charcuterie at this wine pairing at Wine and Beyond. Buy Tickets
Make Woodblock prints at Art Gallery of Alberta. Adult Open Studio classes are casual, social drop-in art workshops offered weekly, featuring a new project and theme connected to current exhibitions. Register for the Studio
Duelling Piano show at The Mill. Get ready to ignite your passion for music with "Grand Dueling Piano Extravaganza!" Immerse yourself in a sensational evening featuring not one, not two, but three incredibly talented musicians, prepared to bring your favorite tunes to life.
It’s National Poutine Day and New York Fries is offering a poutine BOGO coupon at West Edmonton Mall.
There’s a Fess Parker Wine Dinner Pop-up at Hayloft Steak + Fish Buy Tickets
Friday April 12, 2024
Bonfire Festival! This improv festival at Rapid Fire Theatre is a fun way to experience improv for the first time, or as an experienced guest. There are pop-up shows that have never been done before - a full weekend of experiment! From The Dinner Party, to a mock trial, to experimenting with personal space. Buy Tickets
Dinos and Drinks at Telus World of Science. Indulge as you marvel at life-sized animatronic dinosaurs and skeleton casts that will transport you to a world millions of years in the making. Hear the thunderous roars, witness the awe-inspiring movements, and compare yourself to these ancient giants! Buy Tickets
Food for Thought: Culinary Book Club. Tickets for this book club at the Stanley A. Milner Library are only five bucks! The session features a discussion and creating book club. After discussing the monthly feature, you will create something form the book. Buy Tickets
Clip n Climb is a hot adult only night in town? Thursday and Friday nights at 8pm, there’s a hot ticket, adult-only climbing night. For a $20 ticket, you can have a competitive date night experience. Buy Tickets
Saturday April 13, 2024
Make it at Milner. Choose from a variety of pre-selected designs to customize a Cricut Tote Bag with patterned vinyl. Everything from plaids to florals to geometrics - a great variety of different patterned vinyl. You will learn the basics of vinyl cutting, using patterned vinyl, and how to use the library’s Cricut Maker and heat press. Buy Tickets
Take on a New Role at a Murder Mystery Dinner Enter the world of 'A Fistful of Murders,' a gripping western murder mystery set against the backdrop of the seedy Barrel Roll Saloon. Get your tickets for this fun murder mystery, with dinner, in Edmonton this month. Visit the Website
Create a Mixed Media Masterpiece. Using a fast and fluid approach with tissue paper, Japanese paper, acrylic-based media, crayons, pastels, glues/gel mediums, we will create two 11x14 inch works: one study piece on Bristol paper (which can be framed) and one on wood panel/canvas (to be supplied by the attendee). Visit the Website
Sunday April 14, 2024
Take a Sunday afternoon Chopsticks making workshop. In this workshop, a local expert will help you craft two pairs of custom chopsticks to bring home. Buy Tickets
Pop-up Burlesque Brunch at Dolly’s Cocktails. Enjoy a Burlesque brunch at Dolly’s Cocktails with a delicious, delicious spread. Hosted by Strawberry Von Strudel, featuring Mayari Ramaria Vira Von Velvet and reigning Monarch of Imperial Burlesque Canada, Violette Coquette! Buy Tickets
Take a Brunch cooking class with Get Cooking. Join Chef Zach Eaton in an immersive cooking class designed to elevate your brunch game to chef-level excellence! Learn the secrets of crafting a luscious and foolproof hollandaise sauce to pair with perfectly poached eggs. Buy Tickets