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SUMMARY:The Blank Who Stole Christmas
DESCRIPTION: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! \nThere are three versions of the show for various age groups and sensitivities;\nNice (all ages)\nSafe 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. \nNaughty (14+ discretion advised)\nYou’ll hear some bad words\, and you can expect some adult humour. Previous “Naughty” Blanks include The Devil\, Gollum and Bob & Doug Mackenzie. \nNasty (18+)\nBad words guaranteed\, and you’ll probably see some stuff that makes you blush. Previous “Nasty” Blanks include Scarface & Austin Powers. \nWhen: November 28 – December 22\, Thursdays\, Fridays & Saturdays & Sundays at various times.\nWhere: Rapid Fire Exchange\, 10437 83 Ave
URL:https://oldstrathcona.ca/event/the-blank-who-stole-christmas/
LOCATION:Rapid Fire Theatre\, 10437 83 Ave NW\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T6E 2C7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts
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SUMMARY:House of Hush Burlesque Presents: Clue Burlesque Murder Mystery
DESCRIPTION: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! \nShowtimes are Saturday\, November 30th at 6:30 and 9:30 across the street at the Varscona Theatre. \nWhere: Varscona Theatre\, 10329 83 Ave\nTickets: $25-$50 \nPlease note: This is an 18+ show with mature themes and partial nudity.
URL:https://oldstrathcona.ca/event/clue-murder-mystery-burlesque/
LOCATION:Varscona Theatre\, 10329 83 Ave\, Edmonton\, AB\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts
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DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250101T000000
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SUMMARY:Champagne & Shenanigans
DESCRIPTION: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.\nKick 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. \nDress to impress\, sip on some champagne\, and be part of a night of revelry\, surprises\, and non-stop shenanigans! \nWhen: December 31\, 2024 at 9:30PM\nWhere: Rapid Fire Exchange\, 10437 83 Ave
URL:https://oldstrathcona.ca/event/champagne-shenanigans/
LOCATION:Rapid Fire Theatre\, 10437 83 Ave NW\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T6E 2C7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250126
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SUMMARY:The Red Shirt Diaries
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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. \nWhen: January 10-25\, 2025\, Thursdays\, Fridays\, and Saturdays at 7PM\nWhere: Rapid Fire Exchange\, 10437 83 Ave \nTickets:\nGeneral Admission: $20\nStudent Admission: $10. Please present a valid student ID at the box office when you check in.\nThursdays are Pay-What-You-Will
URL:https://oldstrathcona.ca/event/the-red-shirt-diaries/
LOCATION:Rapid Fire Theatre\, 10437 83 Ave NW\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T6E 2C7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250122
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250210
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SUMMARY:Shadow Theatre Presents: Bea
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWhen: January 22 – February 9\nWhere: Shadow Theatre in The Varscona Theatre\, 10329 83 Ave\nCost: Starts at $25
URL:https://oldstrathcona.ca/event/shadow-theatre-presents-bea-2/
LOCATION:Varscona Theatre\, 10329 83 Ave\, Edmonton\, AB\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts
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DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250126T000000
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SUMMARY:The Red Shirt Diaries - Closing Night Party
DESCRIPTION: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! \nWhen: January 25\, 2025 at 11PM\nWhere: Rapid Fire Exchange\, 10437 83 Ave \nTickets:\nGeneral Admission: $5
URL:https://oldstrathcona.ca/event/the-red-shirt-diaries-closing-night-party/
LOCATION:Rapid Fire Theatre\, 10437 83 Ave NW\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T6E 2C7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250203
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250217
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SUMMARY:Wildfire Festival
DESCRIPTION: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. \nInterested in getting involved? Contact youth@rapidfiretheatre.com \nWhen: February 3-16\, 2025\nWhere: Rapid Fire Exchange\, 10437 83 Ave
URL:https://oldstrathcona.ca/event/wildfire-festival/
LOCATION:Rapid Fire Theatre\, 10437 83 Ave NW\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T6E 2C7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Arts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250205
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250308
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SUMMARY:From a Cartoonist's Perspective - Art Exhibition at Naess Gallery
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAbout the Artist\nGerry 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 \n  \nWhen: February 5 – March 7\nWhere: Naess Gallery at The Paint Spot\, 10032 81 Ave\nTickets: Free Admission
URL:https://oldstrathcona.ca/event/from-a-cartoonists-perspective-art-exhibition-at-naess-gallery/
LOCATION:The Paint Spot\, 10032 81 Avenue NW\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T6E 1W8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community,Arts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250210
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SUMMARY:Brian Webb Dance Company Presents: MAYDAY\, Cabaret Noir
DESCRIPTION: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. \nEqual 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. \nWe 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. \nIn 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. \nWhen: February 7th to 9th\, at 8 PM\nWhere: Westbury Theatre\, 10330 84 Ave Edmonton\, AB
URL:https://oldstrathcona.ca/event/bwdc-mayday-cabaret-noir/
LOCATION:Fringe Theatre Arts Barns\, 10330 84 Avenue\, Edmonton\, AB\, T6E2G9
CATEGORIES:Arts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250223
DTSTAMP:20260407T144256
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SUMMARY:Three Ladies
DESCRIPTION: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! \nWhen: February 7-22\, 2025\, Fridays & Saturdays at 7PM\nWhere: Rapid Fire Exchange\, 10437 83 Ave
URL:https://oldstrathcona.ca/event/three-ladies/
LOCATION:Rapid Fire Theatre\, 10437 83 Ave NW\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T6E 2C7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250208T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250208T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T144256
CREATED:20250115T210625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T210625Z
UID:10000561-1739008800-1739030400@oldstrathcona.ca
SUMMARY:The Paint Spot Presents: A Cartoonist's Perspective with Gerry Rasmussen
DESCRIPTION: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! \n  \nAbout the Instructor \nGerry 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 \nWhen: Saturday February 8\, 10am – 4pm\nWhere: Artelier Studios at The Paint Spot\, 10032 81 Ave\nWho: Any skill level – youth or adult\nCost: $80 + supply list
URL:https://oldstrathcona.ca/event/the-paint-spot-presents-a-cartoonists-perspective-with-gerry-rasmussen/
LOCATION:The Paint Spot\, 10032 81 Avenue NW\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T6E 1W8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Workshop/Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250222T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250222T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T144256
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T183333Z
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SUMMARY:Monday Band & Wild Rose Winds
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWhen: Saturday\, February 22nd: Concert at 7 pm\, doors at 6 pm\nWhere: Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre\nCost: Adult $20 + fees\, Student tickets $12 + fees\, Free for 5 yrs & under) – Tickets available through Showpass
URL:https://oldstrathcona.ca/event/monday-band-wild-rose-winds/
LOCATION:Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre\, 8426 Gateway Blvd\, Edmonton\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Music
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250306
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250317
DTSTAMP:20260407T144256
CREATED:20250131T182844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T213739Z
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SUMMARY:SkirtsAfire Festival 2025
DESCRIPTION: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! \nPlus\, 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.
URL:https://oldstrathcona.ca/event/skirtsafire-2025/
LOCATION:Whyte Avenue\, Edmonton\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Arts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250307
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250323
DTSTAMP:20260407T144256
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SUMMARY:The Trial
DESCRIPTION: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! \nWhen: March 7-22\, 2025\, Thursdays\, Fridays\, and Saturdays at 7PM.\nWhere: Rapid Fire Exchange\, 10437 83 Ave \nTickets:\nGeneral Admission: $20\nStudent Admission: $10. Please present a valid student ID at the box office when you check in.\nThursdays are Pay-What-You-Will
URL:https://oldstrathcona.ca/event/the-trial/
LOCATION:Rapid Fire Theatre\, 10437 83 Ave NW\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T6E 2C7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250307T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250307T223000
DTSTAMP:20260407T144256
CREATED:20250219T223147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T223147Z
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SUMMARY:Cosmopolitan Music Society presents: Big Band Dance Party
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWhen: March 7\, 2025 at 6pm\nWhere: Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre\, 8426 Gateway Boulevard NW\nTickets: $40 general / $25 student (includes one hour dance lesson) \n 
URL:https://oldstrathcona.ca/event/cosmopolitan-music-society-presents-big-band-dance-party/
LOCATION:Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre\, 8426 Gateway Blvd\, Edmonton\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Music
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250319
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250407
DTSTAMP:20260407T144256
CREATED:20250116T233548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T234329Z
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SUMMARY:Shadow Theatre Presents: After Mourning\, Before Van Gogh
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWhen: March 19 – April 6\nWhere: Shadow Theatre in The Varscona Theatre\, 10329 83 Ave\nCost: Starts at $25
URL:https://oldstrathcona.ca/event/shadow-theatre-presents-after-mourning-before-van-gogh/
LOCATION:Varscona Theatre\, 10329 83 Ave\, Edmonton\, AB\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250322T230000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250323T000000
DTSTAMP:20260407T144256
CREATED:20241004T205608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241004T205608Z
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SUMMARY:The Trial - Closing Night Party
DESCRIPTION: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! \nWhen: March 22\, 2025 at 11PM\nWhere: Rapid Fire Exchange\, 10437 83 Ave \nTickets:\nGeneral Admission: $5
URL:https://oldstrathcona.ca/event/the-trial-closing-night-party/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Arts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250403
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250406
DTSTAMP:20260407T144256
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241004T205906Z
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SUMMARY:Bonfire Festival
DESCRIPTION:BONFIRE is Rapid Fire Theatre’s festival of new ideas! Each year our ensemble debuts a ton of new improv shows as part of this festival. Come see the next big thing! \nWhen: April 3-5\, 2025 at 7 and 9:30PM\nWhere: Rapid Fire Exchange\, 10437 83 Ave
URL:https://oldstrathcona.ca/event/bonfire-festival/
LOCATION:Rapid Fire Theatre\, 10437 83 Ave NW\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T6E 2C7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Arts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250418
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250504
DTSTAMP:20260407T144256
CREATED:20241004T210207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241004T210207Z
UID:10000524-1744934400-1746316799@oldstrathcona.ca
SUMMARY:Grey-ish Anatomy
DESCRIPTION:Step into the chaotic world of Edmonton’s most unpredictable hospital\, where the only thing certain is laughter! Greyish Anatomy is a hilarious\, completely improvised parody of your favourite hospital dramas that stitches together drama\, romance\, and medical emergencies in ways you’ve never seen before. \nJoin our cast of quick-witted improvisers as they don their scrubs and dive into the high-stakes world of fictional surgery and steamy on-call room encounters. Will our doctors find love in the operating room\, or will the scalpel cut too deep? \nNo script\, no plan—just pure comedy\, created on the spot based on your suggestions. Whether you’re a die-hard fan of the genre or just in need of some gut-busting laughs\, this is one prescription you’ll want to fill. It’ll leave you in stitches! \nWhen: April 18 to May 3\, 2025\, Thursdays\, Fridays & Saturdays at 7PM\nWhere: Rapid Fire Exchange\, 10437 83 Ave \nTickets:\nGeneral Admission: $20\nStudent Admission: $10. Please present a valid student ID at the box office when you check in.\nThursdays are Pay-What-You-Will
URL:https://oldstrathcona.ca/event/grey-ish-anatomy/
LOCATION:Rapid Fire Theatre\, 10437 83 Ave NW\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T6E 2C7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250430
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250529
DTSTAMP:20260407T144256
CREATED:20250116T234227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T234227Z
UID:10000564-1745971200-1748476799@oldstrathcona.ca
SUMMARY:Shadow Theatre Presents: Where You Are
DESCRIPTION:Sisters Glenda and Suzanne live a peaceful retirement selling homemade jam on Manitoulin Island. This summer\, their usual concerns – trying to orchestrate sightings of their handsome veterinarian neighbour and preparing for the visit of Suzanne’s grown daughter\, Beth\, are complicated by a secret the sisters can no longer contain. When Beth arrives with secrets of her own\, the three women have to face things that will change their lives and relationships forever. \nWhen: April 30 – May 28\nWhere: Shadow Theatre in The Varscona Theatre\, 10329 83 Ave\nCost: Starts at $25
URL:https://oldstrathcona.ca/event/shadow-theatre-presents-where-you-are/
LOCATION:Varscona Theatre\, 10329 83 Ave\, Edmonton\, AB\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250503T230000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250504T000000
DTSTAMP:20260407T144256
CREATED:20241004T210432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241004T210432Z
UID:10000525-1746313200-1746316800@oldstrathcona.ca
SUMMARY:Grey-ish Anatomy - Closing Night Party
DESCRIPTION:Calling all doctors\, nurses\, and drama lovers! Join us for a night of wild medical mayhem as we celebrate the grand finale of Grey-ish Anatomy\, Rapid Fire Theatre’s hilarious improvised take on hospital dramas. After the final stitches are sewn\, we’ll scrub up and dive into an after-party full of impromptu activities\, themed cocktails\, and plenty of surprises to resuscitate the night! Come dressed in your best scrubs\, lab coats\, or hospital chic for a night of laughter that will have you in stitches—literally! \nWhen: May 3\, 2025 at 11PM\nWhere: Rapid Fire Exchange\, 10437 83 Ave \nTickets:\nGeneral Admission: $5
URL:https://oldstrathcona.ca/event/grey-ish-anatomy-closing-night-party/
LOCATION:Rapid Fire Theatre\, 10437 83 Ave NW\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T6E 2C7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250509
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250512
DTSTAMP:20260407T144256
CREATED:20250321T162544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T162544Z
UID:10000573-1746748800-1747007999@oldstrathcona.ca
SUMMARY:OddBird Art & Craft Fair - Spring Edition
DESCRIPTION:Edmonton’s newest and chirpiest indie art market\, OddBird Art & Craft Fair\, is landing in Old Strathcona from May 9-11 this spring! \nOur spring vendor lineup features 70+ artists and community arts organizations from Edmonton and around Alberta. Get ready for colourful ceramics\, indie literature\, intricate beadwork\, art prints\, whimsical handcrafted creatures\, and much more! We’ll have fresh coffee and snacks from our friends at Balay Coffee on site all weekend long. Admission is $5 at the door\, and kids get in free! \nWhen: May 9-11\, 2025 \nTimes: \n– Friday from 5-9PM \n– Saturday from 10AM – 5PM \n– Sunday from 10AM – 4PM \n\nWhere: Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre (8426 Gateway Boulevard)
URL:https://oldstrathcona.ca/event/oddbird-art-craft-fair-spring-edition/
LOCATION:Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre\, 8426 Gateway Blvd\, Edmonton\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Markets,Arts
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250516
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250608
DTSTAMP:20260407T144256
CREATED:20250508T214041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T214041Z
UID:10000593-1747353600-1749340799@oldstrathcona.ca
SUMMARY:Rapid Fire Theatre Presents: The Royal Zissou Academy
DESCRIPTION:Dearest Audience\, \nRapid Fire Theatre invites you to experience a show like no other. Come join our cast as we celebrate the whimsy of WES ANDERSON by performing a never-been-seen\, never-been-written\, off-the-cuff\, improvised Wes Anderson story. \nWhen: May 16th to June 7th\nWhere: Rapid Fire Theatre\, 10437 83 Ave NW\, Edmonton\nCost: $20+ fees per person (GA)\, $12+ fees per person (Student/Senior)
URL:https://oldstrathcona.ca/event/rapid-fire-theatre-presents-the-royal-zissou-academy/
LOCATION:Rapid Fire Theatre\, 10437 83 Ave NW\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T6E 2C7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250527T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250527T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T144256
CREATED:20250515T172841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T172841Z
UID:10000595-1748368800-1748379600@oldstrathcona.ca
SUMMARY:EPIC Market Presents: Ways with Words Open Mic Night
DESCRIPTION: Join us from 6 to 9 PM every 4th Tuesday of the month for Open Mic Night hosted by Turn It Up Radio! Each evening\, local performers will treat us to everything from songs\, poetry\, theatre\, to comedy as EPIC Market gets a little wordier! \nWhen: May 27\, 2025 at 6:00 PM\nWhere: EPIC Market\, 8115 Gateway Blvd\nCost: FREE
URL:https://oldstrathcona.ca/event/epic-market-presents-ways-with-words-open-mic-night/
LOCATION:Epic Market\, 8115 Gateway Blvd #201\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T6E 3X8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Music
ORGANIZER;CN="Epic Market":MAILTO:info@dineepic.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250529
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250616
DTSTAMP:20260407T144256
CREATED:20250507T211238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T211353Z
UID:10000592-1748476800-1750031999@oldstrathcona.ca
SUMMARY:Teatro Live Presents: On the Banks of the Nut
DESCRIPTION:One of Lemoine’s zippiest screwball comedies returns in its first revival since 2010. In this uniquely bucolic escapade\, an affably inept federal talent agent and a plucky temp embark on a hare-brained talent quest in rural Wisconsin in 1951. Their madcap project involves bird-watching\, pie\, the music of Mahler\, a pair of embattled star-crossed lovers\, and the abruptest civic election in history\, all at the curiously appointed Nut River Lodge. \nWhen: May 29th to June 15th\, 2025\, Evening performances start at 7:30 PM | Sunday Matinees start at 2 PM\nWhere: Varscona Theatre\, 10329 83rd Ave\nTickets: $42 for adults. $37 for seniors\, and $25 for students. All seats for Sunday matinees are $33.
URL:https://oldstrathcona.ca/event/teatro-live-presents-on-the-banks-of-the-nut/
LOCATION:Varscona Theatre\, 10329 83 Ave\, Edmonton\, AB\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250619
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250623
DTSTAMP:20260407T144256
CREATED:20241004T211807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241004T211807Z
UID:10000528-1750291200-1750636799@oldstrathcona.ca
SUMMARY:Improvaganza
DESCRIPTION:Each summer\, Rapid Fire Theatre hosts the best improv and sketch comedy acts on the planet for Improvaganza! Improvaganza is Edmonton’s premiere improv festival\, and one of the hottest improv festivals on the planet! \nWhen: June 19-22\, 2025 at 7 & 9:30PM\nWhere: Rapid Fire Exchange\, 10437 83 Ave
URL:https://oldstrathcona.ca/event/improvaganza-3/
LOCATION:Rapid Fire Theatre\, 10437 83 Ave NW\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T6E 2C7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250620T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250620T220000
DTSTAMP:20260407T144256
CREATED:20250414T153144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T153144Z
UID:10000575-1750442400-1750456800@oldstrathcona.ca
SUMMARY:A Night Over the Moon
DESCRIPTION:✨🌙  Join us in celebrating the Summer Solstice at Lunar🌙✨ \nOn this unforgettable evening\, we’re bringing together:\n✨ Live Music that will enchant your soul\, setting the perfect rhythm to let loose and embrace the moment.\n✨Captivating Burlesque Performances that will ignite your imagination and bring a touch of allure to the night.\n✨ Otherworldly Magical Experiences that will transport you to a realm of mystique\, where anything is possible. \nThis is a night for YOU to indulge in the beauty of the solstice\, surrounded by your closest friends and kindred spirits. Embrace the atmosphere\, dance under the stars\, and let yourself be swept away by the enchantment of the summer solstice. Dress up in your glamorous and ethereal Summer solstice outfits! \nPlease join us before the show to enjoy the delicious meals and drinks Lunar offers! During the show\, you’ll have the opportunity to order drinks and tapas\, and afterwards\, we’ll continue serving meals and drinks for you to enjoy. \nAll tickets include a complimentary welcome drink!!\n—————————-\n✨Tickets✨ \n📅 Date: June 20\, 2025 \n⏰ Time: Doors 6:00 pm / show 7:00 pm \n📍 Location: Lunar 8222 Gateway Blvd NW\, Edmonton\, AB T6E 4B2 \nTickets are $30-$50/person\n—————————-\nFEATURING Violette Coquette\, Charlee Queen XO\, LeTabby Lexington\, Vivian Vangaurd\, Tiff hall\, Nikki Hallow\, TheTeacupDJ\, Rownyrouge\n—————————-\n*This is an 18+ performance that includes striptease and the removal of clothing. The performers will move throughout the room and\, at times\, may not be visible to you momentarily.
URL:https://oldstrathcona.ca/event/a-night-over-the-moon/
LOCATION:Lunar\, 8222 Gateway Blvd\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T6E 4B2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250621T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250621T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T144256
CREATED:20250617T184613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T184646Z
UID:10000611-1750503600-1750514400@oldstrathcona.ca
SUMMARY:Cosmopolitan Music Society Open House
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about the programs offered by the Cosmopolitan Music Society (CMS) at this free open house event! \n📅 Date: June 21\, 2025 \n⏰ 11:00am – 2pm \n📍 Location: Lunar 8222 Gateway Blvd NW\, Edmonton\, AB T6E 4B2
URL:https://oldstrathcona.ca/event/cosmopolitan-music-society-open-house/
LOCATION:Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre\, 8426 Gateway Blvd\, Edmonton\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250624T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250624T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T144256
CREATED:20250624T182131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T182131Z
UID:10000612-1750752000-1750784400@oldstrathcona.ca
SUMMARY:Teatro Live presents: The Odd Couple by Neil Simon
DESCRIPTION:Neil Simon’s classic comedy of mismatched roommates brings the season to a riotous close. When fastidiously domestic Felix exits his marriage with no new home in sight\, he finds himself rooming with the irascible Oscar\, a divorced dad with a pronounced attachment to slovenliness. Their battles escalate in intensity and hilarity as the two men attempt to create a new kind of co-habitation in the heat of the New York summer. \nWhen: Friday\, July 11 to Sunday\, July 27 2025. Performances are Tuesday through Saturday\nevenings at 7:30pm\, with matinees on Sundays at 2pm\nWhere: Varscona Theatre\, 10329 83 Ave NW\nCost: $25-$42
URL:https://oldstrathcona.ca/event/teatro-live-presents-the-odd-couple-by-neil-simon/
LOCATION:Varscona Theatre\, 10329 83 Ave\, Edmonton\, AB\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250702
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250707
DTSTAMP:20260407T144256
CREATED:20250604T165208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T165208Z
UID:10000606-1751414400-1751846399@oldstrathcona.ca
SUMMARY:Grindstone Theatre Presents: Grindstone Comedy Festival 2025
DESCRIPTION:The 6th Annual Grindstone Comedy Festival comes out swinging with Kenny vs Spenny\, Jon Dore\, Robby Hoffman & more at four Edmonton venues this July! Catch a curated lineup of Stand-Up\, Improv and Sketch from across Canada at Grindstone’s 6th Annual Comedy Festival\, plus comedy competitions\, workshops\, parties and more. \nHeadliners:\nKenny Vs Spenny\, Ivan Decker\, Jon Dore\, Robby Hoffman\, Gaurav Gupta\, and Henry Sir \nPerformances by:\nAlistair Ogden\, Boy Girl Party\, Chris Gordon\, Dan Duvall\, Faris Hytiaa\, Isabel Zaw-Tun\, Jackie Pirico\, Kyle Bergstresser\, Luba Magnus\, Ola Dada\, Shirley Gnome\, and Syd Campbell \nPlus Locals:\nThe 11 O’Clock Number\, Adam Dyck\, Cindy Rivers\, Elisia Snyder\, Katie Yoner\, Leo Langford\, Malarkey Murders\, Mixtape Improv\, Moe Aden\, Paul Kasner\, Simon Glassman\, Sophie Schriver-Hayes\, Success 5000\, SKETCHUP!\, Tesh Aytenfisu \nPerformances take place from July 2-6 at The Grindstone Theatre\, the Howl & Roar Outdoor Stage (100st 81Ave)\, Maki Maki\, and The Orange Hub Theatre. \nDon’t miss out on this light\, laugh-heavy comedy festival in the heart of Old Strathcona! \nWhen: July 2-6\, 2025\, with shows at various times\nWhere: Grindstone Theatre\, 10019 81 Ave NW\nCost: $15-45
URL:https://oldstrathcona.ca/event/grindstone-theatre-presents-grindstone-comedy-festival-2025/
LOCATION:The Grindstone Comedy Theatre & Bistro\, 10019 81 Ave NW\, Edmonton
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Arts
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