Band in the Park - Presented by Alberta Culture Days & Cosmopolitan Music Society
2024-09-14 11:00 - 12:30 (America/Edmonton) | Dr. Wilbert Mcintyre Park, Edmonton, Canada
Cosmopolitan Music kicks off its 61st season with a free concert in McIntyre Park on Saturday, Sept 14th, 2024 from 11 am-12:30 pm. Dr. Taina Lorenz will conduct a 40-musician concert band in a showcase of movie soundtracks, marches, folk tunes and classical pieces … something for everyone’s ears! There will even be opportunities for you to join CMS, no matter what your experience with music, as well as check out the season’s offerings.
This outdoors concert is free to the public and will take place in McIntyre Park on 83rd Ave in Old Strathcona.

OSPAC Open House - Songs & Stories of Music in Edmonton
2024-09-27 20:00 - 2024-09-29 17:00 | Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre, 8426 Gateway Blvd, Edmonton, Canada
Join the Cosmopolitan Music Society and Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre for an entertaining and educational look at diverse musical genres from local and global perspectives. Enjoy performances and discussions that reflect the wealth of talent offered by local Edmonton artists, from September 27-29th.
Friday Sept. 27 8pm-midnight – Blues to Rock, hosted by Lionel Rault. Featuring Ron Rault, Bill Hobson, David Aide, Dave Babcock, and Punch Drunk Cabaret
Saturday Sept. 28 1-5pm – Celtic & Folk, hosted by Maria Dunn. Featuring Shannon Johnson, Jeremiah McDade, Terry McDade, Debbie Houle, Jamie Burns, Sherryl Sewepagaham and the CMS Chorus
Saturday Sept. 28 8pm-midnight – Hip Hop, hosted by Bobby T. Featuring Darren Jordan, Touch, Dirt Gritie, KazMega, and more. Co-produced by Arlo Maverick
Sunday Sept. 29 1-5pm – Electroacoustic, hosted by Dr. Shawn Pinchbeck. Featuring Boreal Electro Acoustic Music Society (BEAMS), CMS winds and percussion, and Bordeaux
Enjoy free admission to all sessions.

The Ha-Ha-Haunting of Strathcona
2024-10-04 - 2024-10-19 | Rapid Fire Theatre, 10437 83 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 2C7, Canada
The Ha-Ha-Haunting of Strathcona is a conjuring of real ghost stories from Strathcona’s history. These true tales of horror will inspire comedic larger than life tales performed in the style of all your favourite spooky season stories. This exciting new production is a collaboration between the comedians of Rapid Fire Theatre and the writer of Edmonton’s Dead Centre of Town.
When: October 4-19, Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays at 7PM
Where: Rapid Fire Exchange, 10437 83 Ave
Tickets:
General Admission: $20
Student Admission: $10. Please present a valid student ID at the box office when you check in.
Thursdays are Pay-What-You-Will

Rapid Fire Theatre Presents: Neurohilarity
2024-10-06 19:00 - 20:30 | Rapid Fire Theatre, 10437 83 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 2C7, Canada
Experience an unforgettable night of burlesque, stand-up comedy, improv, and more…
…all brought to life by an extraordinary lineup of neurodivergent performers! Created by Winnipeg’s own Adam Schwartz, Neurohilarity celebrates diversity and unique perspectives in comedy and performance art, offering a fresh and hilarious take on what it means to entertain.
Featuring:
Scamp & Shorty
Sharpay Diem
Starling Love
Rapid Fire Theatre
and Adam Schwartz!
When: October 6, 2024 at 7PM
Where: Rapid Fire Exchange, 10437 83 Ave
Tickets:
General Admission: $20
Student Admission: $10. Please present a valid student ID at the box office when you check in.

The Ha-Ha-Haunting of Strathcona - Closing Night Party
2024-10-19 23:00 - 2024-10-20 00:00 | Rapid Fire Theatre, 10437 83 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 2C7, Canada
Join us for the spook-tacular closing night party of Rapid Fire Theatre’s The Ha-Ha-Haunting of Strathcona! After a thrilling run of our ghostly improv comedy, we’re throwing a late-night art party to wrap it all up in style. Expect impromptu performances, interactive activities, and a lively atmosphere as we toast to the success of the show. This is the perfect chance to mingle with the cast, crew, and fans. Come ready for a hauntingly good time—it’s a party you won’t want to miss!
When: October 19th at 11PM
Where: Rapid Fire Exchange, 10437 83 Ave
Tickets:
General Admission: $5

Cosmopolitan Music Society Presents: In Good Company
2024-10-29 19:00 - 21:00 | Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre, 8426 Gateway Blvd, Edmonton, Canada
Join the Cosmopolitan Music Society Monday Band and the Edmonton Catholic Schools All City Band in a high energy evening of music and camaraderie. Repertoire will include toe-tapping marches, entertaining show tunes, and ballads sure to stir the heartstrings. Tickets $5 at the door.

Ha-Ha-Halloween
2024-10-31 19:00 - 20:30 | Rapid Fire Theatre, 10437 83 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 2C7, Canada
Get ready for a spooktacular night of laughs at Rapid Fire Theatre’s Ha-Ha-Halloween! Our talented improvisers will take the stage in full costume, ready to deliver spine-tingling scenes and hilariously horrifying stories — all made up on the spot. The best part? We want you to get in on the fun! Come dressed in your favorite Halloween costume and join in the eerie excitement.
But the thrills don’t stop there! After the show, stick around for a costume party where you can show off your look, mingle with the cast, and celebrate the season with tricks and treats.
When: October 31, 2024 at 7PM
Where: Rapid Fire Exchange, 10437 83 Ave
Tickets:
General Admission: $20
Student Admission: $10. Please present a valid student ID at the box office when you check in.

Intro to Marbling Class - Artelier Studios
2024-11-13 - 2024-12-04 | The Paint Spot, 10032 81 Avenue NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 1W8, Canada
Intro to Marbling – 4 Week Series with Cate Kuzik
In this workshop, you’ll explore Ebru, the ancient Turkish art of marbling. You’ll learn the preparation and equipment required, some of the traditional marbling patterns, and how to create them while discussing the various inks and paints used for each. Often described as “painting on water” Ebru is the traditional Turkish art of creating patterns by sprinkling and brushing pigments on the surface of a liquid and picking them up with paper or fabric, creating uniquely colourful fluid art.
About the Instructor:
Cate Kuzik or, Ochre Lea is multidisciplinary studio with a love of colour, traditional printmaking techniques and mechanical machinery. We aim during this increasingly mass production, digital age to create simple, colourful leather and paper goods made to last, handcrafted with care.
When: Wednesdays, NOV 13, 20, 27 and DEC 4, from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Where: Artelier Studio, 10045 81 Avenue NW, Edmonton AB (back alley entrance)
Cost: $245 ($215 + $30 Supply Fee)
Class Limit: 12 Students, Any Skill Level – Youth or Adult
Please note: Instructor will supply most supplies needed for this class, including sample packs of papers, fabric, leather and wood. Over 40 colours to marble with, allum and carrageenan trays and tools.

The Paint Spot Presents: 12 Days of Christmas at The Naess Gallery
2024-11-20 - 2024-12-31 | The Paint Spot, 10032 81 Avenue NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 1W8, Canada
Christmas Art Show and Sale
Original art is a wonderful Christmas gift idea! Back for popular demand, The Naess Gallery is pleased to exhibit art for sale by local art instructors from Artelier Studio and the staff of The Paint Spot. We encourage you to invest in art because it adds a unique touch to spaces in your home or office while supporting local talent. The show features many small, affordable pieces.
Art may be purchased in person ‘cash-and-carry’ or previewed in the scrolling the gallery below. Do you see something you like? You are invited to send an email or phone 780 432 0240 to put the item on hold. We will send you an invoice to pay online and pick-up later. We will hold unpaid art for 24 hours.

Intro to Bookbinding: Japanese Stab Binding & Pamphlet Stitch - Artelier Studios
2024-11-21 18:00 - 21:00 | The Paint Spot, 10032 81 Avenue NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 1W8, Canada
Intro to Bookbinding: Japanese Stab Binding & Pamphlet Stitch Workshop with Shelly Banks
Still looking for the perfect little book to quickly jot things down, or can’t find a pretty enough watercolour travel book to get inspired by? In this 3 hour class Shelly will take you step by step to learn two quick methods of bookbinding: the pamphlet book and the Japanese stab-bound book. The stab bound book is useful when dealing with heavier weight paper such as watercolour paper as it doesn’t require folding. Pamphlet books are great for stuffing in a back pocket for notes, keeping in your car, and great for handmade little hostess gifts.
About the Instructor:
Shelly is an award-winning coloured-pencil artist who also enjoys teaching indigo dyeing, acrylic, glass painting and how to make beeswax wraps. She loves exploring a wide range of mediums. Her current passion is oil painting as it creates so much luminosity and vibrancy. She has taught for The Paint Spot for over 6 years now – she loves it!
When: Thursday, November 21st, from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Where: Artelier Studio, 10045 81 Avenue NW, Edmonton AB (back alley entrance)
Cost: $75 ($50 + $25 Supply Fee)
Class Limit: 12 Students, Any Skill Level – Youth or Adult

Northern Lights Watercolour Landscape - Artelier Studios
2024-11-23 18:00 - 21:00 | The Paint Spot, 10032 81 Avenue NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 1W8, Canada
Northern Lights Watercolour Landscape with Francis Marte
Do you want to learn how to paint this Northern Lights in watercolour? The instructor will show you an easy method to paint this popular subject, that almost paints itself, using wet-on-wet free-flowing technique. The workshop will be done in three steps – painting the Northern Lights, distant cityscape and the snow filled hay bales in the foreground. You will also learn how to use masking fluid, splattering and the use of some gouache.
We will use several photo references that you can choose to your liking. The instructor will guide you step-by-step with demos and useful critiques so you can continue to paint these scenery on your future watercolour paintings!
About the Instructor:
Francis Marte is a realistic watercolourist with years of professional experience. He has participated in various exhibits and has been featured in international watercolour publications. Francis possesses a strong sense of artistry, consistently displayed in all his art pieces. He is a well regarded watercolour instructor for emerging watercolourists.
When: Saturday, November 23rd, from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Where: Artelier Studio, 10045 81 Avenue NW, Edmonton AB (back alley entrance)
Cost: $75 ($50 + $25 Supply Fee)
Class Limit: 12 Students, Beginners Welcome!
Please note: Most supplies are included in the supply fee. Instructor will provide watercolour paint, masking fluid, and photo reference. The Paint Spot will provide watercolour paper (Arches 300lb cold press), watercolour brushes (round #2, round #12, & flat #12), 2 palettes, kneadable eraser, masking tape, mounting board.

Upcycling Tins - Projects with Paper - Artelier Studios
2024-11-25 18:00 - 21:00 | The Paint Spot, 10032 81 Avenue NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 1W8, Canada
Upcycling Tins – Projects with Paper Workshop with Shelly Banks
Have great old vintage tins from cookies, make-up or even some of your grandmother gave you but hate to throw out? Well now you can put them to good use with style! Choose from decorative paper from The Japanese Paper Place (chiyogami, etc) or Lokta paper from Nepal or even old wrapping paper (birthday wrap or xmas wrap) you love but can’t bear to throw out either? Shelly will show you how to create beautiful upcycled tins for gift-giving, cookies, mementoes, or art supply holders by applying paper to edges effortlessly and then cap them off with the tops and bottoms. A great way to makes what’s old new again.
About the Instructor:
Shelly is an award-winning coloured-pencil artist who also enjoys teaching indigo dyeing, acrylic, glass painting and how to make beeswax wraps. She loves exploring a wide range of mediums. Her current passion is oil painting as it creates so much luminosity and vibrancy. She has taught for The Paint Spot for over 6 years now – she loves it!
When: Monday, November 25th, from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Where: Artelier Studio, 10045 81 Avenue NW, Edmonton AB (back alley entrance)
Cost: $50 + Supply List
Class Limit: 12 Students, Any Skill Level – Youth or Adult
Supply List:
1. Old tins to cover
2. Decorative paper of your choice
3. Matte gel (regular or heavy)
4. 1/2” flat or size 4 flat brush
5. Cutting mat—9 x 12 inches or larger
6. Small palette paper
7. Pencil for marking
8. Scissors
9. Suitable art clothes, hand towel, notebook, lunch, drink, and you!

Fringe Theatre Presents: Brother Rat
2024-11-26 - 2024-12-07 | The Backstage Theatre, 10330 84 Avenue NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Sickness, family, love, and noise. Punk Rock and concrete. A play with music, Brother Rat explores the triumphs and pitfalls of our mental wellness system through the lens of the band Theresa Give Me That Knife as they play a show in downtown Edmonton. Robby, Slayde, and Dianne play their instruments live in a ferocious bid to choose life ahead of grim survival and escape the tangled web of pipe and cable that has led them in and out of public housing.
Adapted from the song Brother Rat / What Slayde Says by Canadian punk band NoMeansNo.
When: November 26th to December 7th.
– Evenings 8:00PM, Saturday Matinees 2:00PM
Where: Fringe Theatre Arts Barns – Backstage Theatre, 10330 84 Ave NW

The Blank Who Stole Christmas
2024-11-28 - 2024-12-22 | Rapid Fire Theatre, 10437 83 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 2C7, Canada
The Blank is back! Rapid Fire Theatre’s annual holiday tradition returns to the stage in December 2024. THE BLANK WHO STOLE CHRISTMAS is a somewhat-familiar but always original improvised take on the holiday classic by a similar name. In this original Christmas musical, a cast of performers have memorized all their lines and rehearsed all their choreography, just to have it all ruined at a moment’s notice. In each performance of THE BLANK the main character is played by a different guest improviser playing a character of their choice. The main character hasn’t rehearsed with the rest of the cast and doesn’t know any of their lines. The cast doesn’t know who is crashing their performance until the moment it happens live on stage!
There are three versions of the show for various age groups and sensitivities;
Nice (all ages)
Safe for everyone! No swearing, and the Blank is going to be someone selected just for kids. Previous “Nice” Blanks include Barbie, Batman and Jack Skellington.
Naughty (14+ discretion advised)
You’ll hear some bad words, and you can expect some adult humour. Previous “Naughty” Blanks include The Devil, Gollum and Bob & Doug Mackenzie.
Nasty (18+)
Bad words guaranteed, and you’ll probably see some stuff that makes you blush. Previous “Nasty” Blanks include Scarface & Austin Powers.
When: November 28 – December 22, Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays & Sundays at various times.
Where: Rapid Fire Exchange, 10437 83 Ave

House of Hush Burlesque Presents: Clue Burlesque Murder Mystery
2024-11-30 | Varscona Theatre, 10329 83 Ave, Edmonton, AB, Canada
Step into the thrilling world of Clue Burlesque Murder Mystery with House of Hush on November 30! Get ready for a night of glamorous intrigue, playful mystery, and unexpected reveals. Who killed “Ms. Boddy”? Join our seductive sleuths and help unravel the crime. An adults-only evening of deadly fun you won’t want to miss!
Showtimes are Saturday, November 30th at 6:30 and 9:30 across the street at the Varscona Theatre.
Where: Varscona Theatre, 10329 83 Ave
Tickets: $25-$50
Please note: This is an 18+ show with mature themes and partial nudity.

Champagne & Shenanigans
2024-12-31 21:30 - 2025-01-01 00:00 | Rapid Fire Theatre, 10437 83 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 2C7, Canada
Ring in the New Year with a night full of laughs, bubbly, and spontaneous fun! Join us at Rapid Fire Theatre for Champagne & Shenanigans, an unforgettable New Year’s Eve celebration.
Kick off the night with a high-energy improv performance featuring Rapid Fire’s finest, as they create comedy magic on the spot. After the show, the party keeps going with music, drinks, and festive vibes, all leading up to a spectacular countdown to midnight.
Dress to impress, sip on some champagne, and be part of a night of revelry, surprises, and non-stop shenanigans!
When: December 31, 2024 at 9:30PM
Where: Rapid Fire Exchange, 10437 83 Ave

The Red Shirt Diaries
2025-01-10 - 2025-01-25 | Rapid Fire Theatre, 10437 83 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 2C7, Canada
Calling all Trekkies! The Red Shirt Diaries is an improvised trek through space starring the hilarious hive-mind of Rapid Fire Theatre. Join the intrepid crew on their multi-media journey; every episode is different! Based on your suggestions the crew of the USS IMPROVISE will boldly improvise a show never seen before complete with an interactive video set design.
The Red Shirt Diaries has played to sold out audiences at the Bonfire Festival and Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival. Previous runs have featured guest stars such as Hannah Spear (Star Trek Discovery) Clare McConnell (Star Trek Discovery) Mark Meer (Mass Effect) and Mayor Don Iveson.
When: January 10-25, 2025, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 7PM
Where: Rapid Fire Exchange, 10437 83 Ave
Tickets:
General Admission: $20
Student Admission: $10. Please present a valid student ID at the box office when you check in.
Thursdays are Pay-What-You-Will

Shadow Theatre Presents: Bea
2025-01-22 - 2025-02-09 | Varscona Theatre, 10329 83 Ave, Edmonton, AB, Canada
Shadow Theatre presents a unique and joyful play about dying with dignity. Bea is lively, naughty and full of life. When she asks something of her Mother that no parent would want to be asked, and her best friend something beyond the call of duty, they are both forced to challenge the boundaries of their own compassion.
When: January 22 – February 9
Where: Shadow Theatre in The Varscona Theatre, 10329 83 Ave
Cost: Starts at $25

The Red Shirt Diaries - Closing Night Party
2025-01-25 23:00 - 2025-01-26 00:00 | Rapid Fire Theatre, 10437 83 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 2C7, Canada
Join us for the ultimate send-off as we celebrate the closing night of Rapid Fire Theatre’s “The Red Shirt Diaries”! Step into the final frontier for a late night performance art party like no other. Channel your inner captain, Vulcan, or Klingon, because cosplay is encouraged! The night will feature immersive sci-fi activities, spontaneous performances, and galactic fun, all in tribute to your favorite space explorers. Whether you’re a die-hard Trek fan or new to the universe, this event promises an evening of out-of-this-world entertainment. Beam up your friends, and let’s make this closing night legendary!
When: January 25, 2025 at 11PM
Where: Rapid Fire Exchange, 10437 83 Ave
Tickets:
General Admission: $5

Wildfire Festival
2025-02-03 - 2025-02-16 | Rapid Fire Theatre, 10437 83 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 2C7, Canada
Wildfire is Rapid Fire Theatre’s annual teen improv festival, and one of the largest teen theatre events in Canada! Wildfire Festival is made up of three different events: The Nosebowl High School Theatresports Tournament, The Alberta Regionals of the Canadian Improv Games, and The Wildfire Junior. Participant teams come from schools all across the province of Alberta.
Interested in getting involved? Contact youth@rapidfiretheatre.com
When: February 3-16, 2025
Where: Rapid Fire Exchange, 10437 83 Ave

From a Cartoonist's Perspective - Art Exhibition at Naess Gallery
2025-02-05 - 2025-03-07 | The Paint Spot, 10032 81 Avenue NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 1W8, Canada
Naess Gallery at The Paint Spot presents an exhibition of the process of cartooning featuring actual sketches and preliminary work in various stages. Enjoy an exploded view of the artist’s sketchbook. Although most of Gerry’s work is ink on paper, he is always experimenting with new ways to make images, from drawing with twigs and sponges dipped in ink, to painting with coloured ink on birch panels.
About the Artist
Gerry Rasmussen is an internationally syndicated cartoonist who draws the daily comic strip, Betty, which appears in newspapers and magazines in seven countries. Before Betty, they produced the full-colour comic page, Bub Slug for The Edmonton Journal. Website: www.gerryrasmussen.ca

When: February 5 – March 7
Where: Naess Gallery at The Paint Spot, 10032 81 Ave
Tickets: Free Admission

Brian Webb Dance Company Presents: MAYDAY, Cabaret Noir
2025-02-07 - 2025-02-09 | Fringe Theatre Arts Barns, 10330 84 Avenue, Edmonton, AB, T6E2G9
Cabaret Noir is both a giant celebration centred around the idea of négritude and a space, so to speak, for resisting being essentialized and pigeonholed by the limitations of this concept, this blackness, this gloominess. Since it’s impossible to escape our bodies, why not pay tribute to this condition, this identity, this burden, this beauty? After taking a look at the playground in front of us, a combination of cotton field and circus ring, stranded between essay and cabaret, we’re diving in eyes shut, fists raised.
Equal parts High Mass, happening, and plea for recognition, Cabaret Noir is a nod to both the flippant attitude of Cabaret Neiges Noires and the carefree atmosphere that marked the bals nègres of Paris during the 1930s.
We play around with clichés, folklore, and prejudices. We summon up the words of Frantz Fanon, Nina Simone, Dany Laferrière, and Spike Lee. We let the discourse develop and contradict itself. We observe how a bodily shell has the power to both sharpen instincts and dictate destinies.
In an age where one can lay claim simultaneously to both George Floyd and Barack Obama, Cabaret Noir is a space both sacred and profane, a space for demanding the right to tell one’s own story, in one’s own words, the right to fashion one’s own identity and, in the final reckoning, the right to not let oneself be defined by any authority whatsoever.
When: February 7th to 9th, at 8 PM
Where: Westbury Theatre, 10330 84 Ave Edmonton, AB

Three Ladies
2025-02-07 - 2025-02-22 | Rapid Fire Theatre, 10437 83 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 2C7, Canada
A Tea Party with a Twist. Get ready for a hilarious evening of improvised comedy as three incredible women take the stage! Three Ladies stars two Rapid Fire alumn; the sharp-witted Belinda Cornish (artistic director at Teatro Live), and the ever-hilarious Jana O’Connor, (star of CBC’s The Irrelevant Show), joined by a surprise special guest. As they gather for a cup of tea and some gossip, each juicy bit of conversation becomes the spark for spontaneous scenes, wild characters, and side-splitting comedy. With no script and no filter, these three ladies turn gossip into pure improv gold. Expect the unexpected, and don’t miss this tea-fueled laugh fest!
When: February 7-22, 2025, Fridays & Saturdays at 7PM
Where: Rapid Fire Exchange, 10437 83 Ave

The Paint Spot Presents: A Cartoonist's Perspective with Gerry Rasmussen
2025-02-08 10:00 - 16:00 | The Paint Spot, 10032 81 Avenue NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 1W8, Canada
A one-day drawing workshop by internationally syndicated cartoonist and illustrator Gerry Rasmussen. We will explore drawing from the basics up. Where do lines and gestures come from, and how can we use drawing to think and imagine. We’ll create our own new characters and then make them move and interact with each other while creating worlds for them. Be prepared to make some mess as we will have a lot of fun with pencils, pens, ink, brushes, twigs, and various other drawing tools. No previous drawing experience necessary!

About the Instructor
Gerry Rasmussen is an internationally syndicated cartoonist who draws the daily comic strip, Betty, which appears in newspapers and magazines in seven countries. Before Betty, they produced the full-colour comic page, Bub Slug for The Edmonton Journal. Although most of Gerry’s work is ink on paper he is always experimenting with new ways to make images, from drawing with twigs and sponges dipped in ink, to painting with coloured ink on birch panels. To see more of Gerry’s work, check out his Website: www.gerryrasmussen.ca
When: Saturday February 8, 10am – 4pm
Where: Artelier Studios at The Paint Spot, 10032 81 Ave
Who: Any skill level – youth or adult
Cost: $80 + supply list

Monday Band & Wild Rose Winds
2025-02-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre, 8426 Gateway Blvd, Edmonton, Canada
The newly incorporated Wild Rose Winds under the direction of Jolene Wong will be joined by the Cosmopolitan Music Society’s premier Monday concert band under the baton of Dr. Taina Lorenz. They will be playing the William Byrd Suite, Selections from the musical WICKED, and the quirky Steampunk Suite.
When: Saturday, February 22nd: Concert at 7 pm, doors at 6 pm
Where: Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre
Cost: Adult $20 + fees, Student tickets $12 + fees, Free for 5 yrs & under) – Tickets available through Showpass

SkirtsAfire Festival 2025
2025-03-06 - 2025-03-16 | Whyte Avenue, Edmonton, Canada
The annual SkirtsAfire Festival is back from March 6-16, 2025! Be entertained and inspired by theatre, music, dance, comedy, visual art, workshops and more. Taking place in various venues in the heart of Old Strathcona and the French Quarter, there’s lots to see and do at SkirtsAfire, take it all in!
Plus, explore Whyte Avenue like never before! Enjoy music and exclusive specials at Chianti Cafe for “The Key of Me” before heading to a show. And be sure to take part in a visual art scavenger hunt and discover stunning window displays at select locations along the Ave, showcasing local artists’ interpretations of their “Self Portrait”, for a chance to win tickets to a SkirtsAfire show, or a gift basket from OSBA.

The Trial
2025-03-07 - 2025-03-22 | Rapid Fire Theatre, 10437 83 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 2C7, Canada
The Trial is an improvised legal showdown where quick-witted comedians become the judge, jury, and the larger-than-life defendants and prosecutors. Will justice be served, or will chaos reign in the courtroom? Will a cast of unqualified comedians know anything about legal proceedings? Find out as the case unravels in real-time, packed with laughter, surprises, and absurd legal antics. Order in the court—comedy is now in session!
When: March 7-22, 2025, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 7PM.
Where: Rapid Fire Exchange, 10437 83 Ave
Tickets:
General Admission: $20
Student Admission: $10. Please present a valid student ID at the box office when you check in.
Thursdays are Pay-What-You-Will

Cosmopolitan Music Society presents: Big Band Dance Party
2025-03-07 18:00 - 22:30 | Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre, 8426 Gateway Blvd, Edmonton, Canada
Cosmopolitan Music Society presents a night of Jazz and Swing dancing. Join us as we reinvent the OSPAC performance space with the musicians moving off the stage to allow room for the dancers.
When: March 7, 2025 at 6pm
Where: Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre, 8426 Gateway Boulevard NW
Tickets: $40 general / $25 student (includes one hour dance lesson)

Shadow Theatre Presents: After Mourning, Before Van Gogh
2025-03-19 - 2025-04-06 | Varscona Theatre, 10329 83 Ave, Edmonton, AB, Canada
In 1891, Johanna Bonger, widow of Vincent van Gogh’s brother Theo, finds herself in possession of all of Vincent’s artwork–over 600 pieces. Though she is told to rid herself of the “worthless art”, she refuses, and passionately takes on the mission to bring Vincent’s work to the forefront of the art world. After Mourning – Before van Gogh follows Johanna on her tireless 35- year journey to give the work of van Gogh the attention it deserves.
When: March 19 – April 6
Where: Shadow Theatre in The Varscona Theatre, 10329 83 Ave
Cost: Starts at $25

The Trial - Closing Night Party
2025-03-22 23:00 - 2025-03-23 00:00 | AB
You are hereby summoned to the closing night party for The Trial, our hilarious and unpredictable improvised court case show. After a run full of laughable legal drama and questionable witnesses, it’s time to throw the gavel down in celebration. Join us for this law-themed late-night performance party, because no one can get down like the law can!
When: March 22, 2025 at 11PM
Where: Rapid Fire Exchange, 10437 83 Ave
Tickets:
General Admission: $5
