Grindstone Theatre Society's Mural Massive is back for its 4th year Saturday September 2nd featuring the amazing Carter & The Capitals, Kate Steven's, SOUR, Landon Bushell, Ntwali, Jung Kings, plus comedy from Brad Semotiuk & Jules Ballufi, DJ sets from Aladean Kheroufi, Polyesterday, DJ Tr<3th, Freshlan, Joses and live Techno and electronic music at the...
Cinderella’s Ugly Stepsisters are back. This time, it’s their ball. The Ugly Stepsisters cordially invite you back to the Palace, just like the good old days. Doesn’t everyone love a ball? The pageantry, the elegance, the romance…but now it their ball and their rules. The world’s most infamous stepsiblings are ready to dish the dirt. What scandals hide within...
A powerful performance focused on community and tales of resistance. Norway’s Indigenous Sámi people are at the heart of the work by Elle Sofe Sara. Community and kinship between people, with nature and with the earth we all share, are the main themes of Vástádus eana/ The answer is land. The choreography is inspired by demonstrations,...
Written and performed by Kahlil Ashanti, Basic Training chronicles Ashanti’s time on tour as a comedian, actor, dancer, and soldier while enlisted in the U.S. Air Force as a member of the elite entertainment troupe ‘Tops in Blue.’ Less than 24 hours before departing for boot camp, a life-altering event forces him home to face...
Coming up May 1-7, 2024 is International Urban Sketchers Week. It’s an event happening all over the world and open to anyone interested in urban sketching. We’ve put together a list of daily prompts to inspire you for the week and are connecting with a few other local groups and The Paint Spot to share...
Improvaganza is one of the hottest improv festivals in the world, presented right here in Old Strathcona by Rapid Fire Theatre. From June 20-23, the Rapid Fire Exchange will host an incredible lineup of some of the most exciting improv comedy talent that the world has to offer, including Andrew Phung (Kim's Convenience, Last One...
The Grindstone Comedy Festival BACK! This annual, independent stand-up, improv and sketch comedy festival is hosted at Edmonton’s Grindstone Theatre which brings both national performers and rising local talent together under the Edmonton spotlight. With over 15 shows, there are sure to be uncontrollable belly laughs for all! This year's Comedy Festival features: Bruce McCulloch...
"When Life Gives You Melons" is an innovative and heartwarming production that delves into the challenges and triumphs of living with dyslexia. Sheridan, who holds a Masters in Fine Arts from the University of Alberta, skillfully combines her talents in acting, writing, and directing to create a unique theatrical experience. Through the use of physical...
Art Walk is back in Old Strathcona from Friday, July 12th to Sunday, July 14th, with 400 artists lining the streets and parks of Old Strathcona. It's a fantastic opportunity to discover the vibrant arts community of Edmonton, connecting with local artists who are excited to share their visual art creations. People are invited to...
The 43rd annual Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival returns to the heart of Old Strathcona August 15 – 25, 2024. Find your love for theatre. Find your sense of adventure. Find your “laugh-so-hard- you-cry” moment. Find your fire-spinning, chainsaw juggling, jaw dropping WHOA. Find your inner child as your little one experiences the magic of...
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...
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...
