The Weekly: Edmonton - Here are the Best Things to do in Edmonton this Week - January 10 - 16, 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. This week, you may have missed 20 cheap date night ideas under $25 in Edmonton, or, our absolute favourite cheap date night right now - this cooking class + book club. You’ve also got a few more days to get your hands on $7.99 movie tickets from Landmark.
Pop-ups, Trending Hotspots, Events & Openings/Closings
The first-ever Pop-up Tattoo bar is coming to Edmonton on March 2 and early bird tickets are on sale now. The tattoo bar is a one-night only event with ten artists, alcohol-free cocktails, DJ and a full vibe. You’re not going to want to miss this chance to get a permanent memory of this night.
Dry January? Cool events? No problem. Check out this Mocktail class at Fu’s Repair Shop x Double Dragon. buy tickets for later this month.
Check out Wyrd Bier this month. It’s a cool collective with local brewers where you can get your hands on super weird flavours of beer, between January 9 and February 10. We’re talking green onion cake beer, fruit loop beer, yuzu dashi beer - and so many more. read it here
Bali at Last Modern Event Space is popping up this month and it’s a four-day event focused on connection and wellness. There’s a pop-up Indonesian Bazaar, yoga and wellness classes and a full day of crafty-DIY projects. buy tickets
Unfortunately we’ve lost one of the locations of an Edmonton fried chicken staple, Northern Chicken is closing on 124th. The 104th location remains open, so make sure to pop-in and support our local businesses during this tough winter.
Here’s what to do in Edmonton this Week
Wednesday January 10, 2024
Mean Girls is on Stage in Edmonton. Get your hands on tickets for this hilarious take on the iconic 90s movie. buy tickets
Thursday January 11, 2024
Spend a couple of hours shaking up three cocktails with a local expert. Learn the tips and techniques to make three new cocktails at-home. buy tickets
Stay in - it’s getting cold. We’re not above getting our favourite snacks delivered straight to our door and binge watching Netflix. Here’s what’s new on Netflix this Month
Grab your furry friend and head to Cattail Crossing this winter because there’s an off leash dog park, a dog-friendly cozy winter patio and a full menu to warm you right up! View the full menu here.
Friday January 12, 2024
Bookclub Meeting, but make it a cooking class. Food For Thought is an Edmonton book club where you’ll discuss the book, but then you’ll do a cooking class to cap the experience off. buy tickets
‘Play the Game’ at Rapid Fire Theatre. Two teams of comedians compete in side-splitting games of physical dexterity, mental acuity, and mild humiliation. buy tickets
Join Chartier for a dinner you will not forget. Experience a seafood and wine dinner featuring an expansive lineup of fresh lobster, oysters, and more from our favourite fish monger, Rob from Effing Seafoods. buy tickets
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. buy tickets
Saturday January 13, 2024
It’s everyones favourite time of the month, all you can eat buffet at Padmanadi. Each month you can savour the delicious food at Padmanadi with the vegan buffet. Only $28 per person. buy tickets
Get ready to witness an Art Battle with an electrifying showdown as skilled artists go head-to-head in a high-speed, three-round battle to create awe-inspiring artwork right before your very eyes! buy tickets
Try eight different cups of coffee during a coffee tasting at Alternate Route Coffee Co.
Sunday January 14, 2024
Culina is hosting a buffet brunch and it’s one that we’ve been excited to check out all season.
Get Bendy, because it’s Yoga and Beer at Endeavor Brewing season. buy tickets
Calling all LEGO lovers! Come to the library to design and build a LEGO creation. Share your building tips and tricks with others. This FREE event is at Stanley Milner Library. Visit the Website
Chronos Vocal Ensemble invites you to join an afternoon free concert drawing from the choir's ten years of choral excellence. With deep ties throughout Edmonton’s choral community, Chronos presents a varied program of music for unaccompanied voices. More Details
Monday January 15, 2024
Warm up with a shared bottle of wine at Darling YEG, and get your hands on the delicious, share worthy snacks and dinners, everyday 5 to late.
Try one of the newest coffee shops to open in Edmonton, Roam Cafe
Tuesday January 16, 2024
Muttart Flow & Bloom buy tickets
Pop up Comedy Night at Otto buy tickets
Warm up at Clementine where every Tuesday it’s $12 Try Before you Die Cocktails. This cocktail list is classic, extensive and worth making your way through this winter.
Grab a table at Baijiu and try the weekly bao sandwich feature. These are our favourite experimental bites, every single week.
This week’s brunch feature: Hayloft Steak & Fish
Hearty is the first thing word that comes to mind when we’re thinking about brunch at Hayloft. Delicious, comforting and warm-you-up-from-the-inside follow closely along, with a brunch poutine, a croque madame sandwich that are perfectly paired with this weekend’s freezing temperatures.
Fresh squeezed juices bring some lightness to the generous portions, with a cocktail (and a mocktail) menu that will have you ordering another round of drinks. It’s worth the drive to Cameron Heights, if you don’t live in the neighbourhood.
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