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SUMMARY:SkirtsAfire Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:SkirtsAfire is Edmonton’s theatre and multidisciplinary arts festival featuring and elevating the work of women. In conjunction with International Women’s Day\, SkirtsAfire’s 10-day programming features a wide array of passionate\, transformative and engaging women-led performances\, workshops and exhibits in various disciplines such as: Theatre\, Dance\, Poetry\, Visual Art\, Design\, Music\, Cabaret\, Comedy and more.  \nAlong with their regular programming\, this year’s festival will feature four bold\, brand-new works by women artists: stories that chart identity\, belonging\, healing\, and resistance. These world premieres are at the heart of this year’s theme: The Maps We Make.  \nThe 2026 SkirtsAfire Festival runs March 5 – 15 at various venues in Old Strathcona and the French Quarter\, plus their newest venue in Rossdale: ArtsHub Ortona. There’s lots to see and do at SkirtsAfire – take it all in!  \nLearn more and purchase tickets at skirtsafire.com \nWhen: March 5-15\, 2026\, various times and venues\nCost: Ranges from pay-what-you-can to $30 per person
URL:https://oldstrathcona.ca/event/skirtsafire-festival-2026/
LOCATION:The Gateway Theatre\, 8529 Gateway Blvd\, Edmonton\, AB\, T6E 6P3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Arts
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SUMMARY:Meraki Emporium Grand Opening
DESCRIPTION:Want to see the hottest new spot to find your favourite artisans? Come join us on March 13th-15th for our Grand Opening\, in the creative hub on Whyte Avenue. \nCome support artisans and hand-makers not only from Edmonton & surrounding areas\, but as far as BC\, Man. and Ont. as well! We have an amazing collective of vendors with a relaxing shopping experience as we’re set up like a retail department store. \nYou can even grab a comfy spot in our Conversation Corner and mingle with staff and local artisans. \nEvery purchase is also entered to win 1 of 3 door prizes; an amazing gift basket valued at over $400 that we put together with a fabulous selection of various vendor goods\, a $100 gift certificate and a $50 gift certificate. \nWhen: March 13-15\, 2026\, from 10 AM to 7 PM\nWhere: Meraki Emporium\, 10011 82 Ave NW\nCost: FREE\, with goods available for purchase
URL:https://oldstrathcona.ca/event/meraki-emporium-grand-opening/2026-03-15/
LOCATION:Meraki Emporium\, 10011 82 Ave\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T6E1Z2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community,Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Meraki Emporium":MAILTO:MerakiEmporium.Inc@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260315T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260315T153000
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SUMMARY:SkirtsAfire Festival Presents: Things I Shouldn't Tell You
DESCRIPTION:Known for her sharp wit and fearless performances\, Shannan shares stories about her life\, including the benefits of a magical mistress\, a quick-fix vibrator\, and a masterclass in plucking chin hairs\, as she navigates the trials and triumphs of being a woman smack in the middle. \nWhen: March 12-15\, 2026\nWhere: Walterdale Theatre\, 10322 83 Ave NW\nCost: Starting at $25 for students and seniors
URL:https://oldstrathcona.ca/event/skirtsafire-festival-presents-things-i-shouldnt-tell-you/2026-03-15/
LOCATION:Walterdale Theatre\, 10322 83 Ave\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T6E 5C3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Arts
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260406
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SUMMARY:Shadow Theatre Presents: The Revolutionists
DESCRIPTION:Four beautiful\, bad-ass women lose their heads in this irreverent\, girl-powered comedy set during the French Revolution’s Reign of Terror. Playwright Olympe de Gouges\, assassin Charlotte Corday\, former queen (and fan of ribbons) Marie Antoinette\, and Haitian rebel Marianne Angelle hang out\, murder Marat\, and try to beat back the extremist insanity in 1793 Paris. It’s a true story. Or total fiction. Or a play about a play. Or a raucous resurrection… that ends in a song and a scaffold. \nWhen: March 18 – April 5\, 2026\, various performance times\nWhere: Varscona Theatre\, 10329 83 Ave NW\nCost: $1-$40\, various ticket prices
URL:https://oldstrathcona.ca/event/shadow-theatre-presents-the-revolutionists/2026-03-18/1/
LOCATION:Varscona Theatre\, 10329 83 Ave\, Edmonton\, AB\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts
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SUMMARY:Shadow Theatre Presents: The Revolutionists
DESCRIPTION:Four beautiful\, bad-ass women lose their heads in this irreverent\, girl-powered comedy set during the French Revolution’s Reign of Terror. Playwright Olympe de Gouges\, assassin Charlotte Corday\, former queen (and fan of ribbons) Marie Antoinette\, and Haitian rebel Marianne Angelle hang out\, murder Marat\, and try to beat back the extremist insanity in 1793 Paris. It’s a true story. Or total fiction. Or a play about a play. Or a raucous resurrection… that ends in a song and a scaffold. \nWhen: March 18 – April 5\, 2026\, various performance times\nWhere: Varscona Theatre\, 10329 83 Ave NW\nCost: $1-$40\, various ticket prices
URL:https://oldstrathcona.ca/event/shadow-theatre-presents-the-revolutionists/2026-03-18/2/
LOCATION:Varscona Theatre\, 10329 83 Ave\, Edmonton\, AB\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts
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SUMMARY:Shadow Theatre Presents: The Revolutionists
DESCRIPTION:Four beautiful\, bad-ass women lose their heads in this irreverent\, girl-powered comedy set during the French Revolution’s Reign of Terror. Playwright Olympe de Gouges\, assassin Charlotte Corday\, former queen (and fan of ribbons) Marie Antoinette\, and Haitian rebel Marianne Angelle hang out\, murder Marat\, and try to beat back the extremist insanity in 1793 Paris. It’s a true story. Or total fiction. Or a play about a play. Or a raucous resurrection… that ends in a song and a scaffold. \nWhen: March 18 – April 5\, 2026\, various performance times\nWhere: Varscona Theatre\, 10329 83 Ave NW\nCost: $1-$40\, various ticket prices
URL:https://oldstrathcona.ca/event/shadow-theatre-presents-the-revolutionists/2026-03-19/
LOCATION:Varscona Theatre\, 10329 83 Ave\, Edmonton\, AB\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts
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SUMMARY:Shadow Theatre Presents: The Revolutionists
DESCRIPTION:Four beautiful\, bad-ass women lose their heads in this irreverent\, girl-powered comedy set during the French Revolution’s Reign of Terror. Playwright Olympe de Gouges\, assassin Charlotte Corday\, former queen (and fan of ribbons) Marie Antoinette\, and Haitian rebel Marianne Angelle hang out\, murder Marat\, and try to beat back the extremist insanity in 1793 Paris. It’s a true story. Or total fiction. Or a play about a play. Or a raucous resurrection… that ends in a song and a scaffold. \nWhen: March 18 – April 5\, 2026\, various performance times\nWhere: Varscona Theatre\, 10329 83 Ave NW\nCost: $1-$40\, various ticket prices
URL:https://oldstrathcona.ca/event/shadow-theatre-presents-the-revolutionists/2026-03-20/
LOCATION:Varscona Theatre\, 10329 83 Ave\, Edmonton\, AB\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260320T193000
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SUMMARY:Fringe Theatre Presents: ᐋᒋᒧᐃᐧᐣ âcimowin
DESCRIPTION:ᐋᒋᒧᐃᐧᐣ âcimowin\, Fringe’s Winter Storytelling Series curated by MJ Belcourt\, is a celebration of Indigenous storytelling where the word âcimowin carries the essence of story in the Cree language. In the quiet of the season\, storytelling warms our spirits\, connecting us to our ancestors\, culture\, and community. As winter blankets the land\, our gathering holds special significance. We are joined by Elders who impart traditional wisdom; we hear stories and experience works in process created by Artists local to Treaty 6 and the Métis homeland; we connect in community\, in circle.  \nThis evening will feature a welcome from MJ Belcourt\, stories from Elder Ekti Margaret Cardinal\, and three excerpts from new works by Indigenous creators: a story by Jacquelyn Cardinal\, Cousins by Sheldon Elter\, and Children of the Bear by Todd Houseman. Together\, these stories offer a powerful glimpse into emerging narratives\, inviting audiences to witness works in development and share in an intimate night of reflection\, creativity\, and connection.  \nWhen: March 20-21\, 2026 at 7:30 PM\nWhere: Backstage Theatre\, 10330 84 Ave NW\nCost: $26 or Offer What You Will
URL:https://oldstrathcona.ca/event/fringe-theatre-presents-%e1%90%8b%e1%92%8b%e1%92%a7%e1%90%83%e1%90%a7%e1%90%a3-acimowin/2026-03-20/
LOCATION:The Backstage Theatre\, 10330 84 Avenue NW\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community,Arts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260321
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260322
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T210652Z
UID:10000705-1774101600-1774107000@oldstrathcona.ca
SUMMARY:Shadow Theatre Presents: The Revolutionists
DESCRIPTION:Four beautiful\, bad-ass women lose their heads in this irreverent\, girl-powered comedy set during the French Revolution’s Reign of Terror. Playwright Olympe de Gouges\, assassin Charlotte Corday\, former queen (and fan of ribbons) Marie Antoinette\, and Haitian rebel Marianne Angelle hang out\, murder Marat\, and try to beat back the extremist insanity in 1793 Paris. It’s a true story. Or total fiction. Or a play about a play. Or a raucous resurrection… that ends in a song and a scaffold. \nWhen: March 18 – April 5\, 2026\, various performance times\nWhere: Varscona Theatre\, 10329 83 Ave NW\nCost: $1-$40\, various ticket prices
URL:https://oldstrathcona.ca/event/shadow-theatre-presents-the-revolutionists/2026-03-21/1/
LOCATION:Varscona Theatre\, 10329 83 Ave\, Edmonton\, AB\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260321T190000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T194816Z
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SUMMARY:Petals & Pasties at Lunar
DESCRIPTION:Step into a night of wonder and transformation at Lunar\, an immersive experience honouring the arrival of spring and the balance of the equinox. As day and night meet in perfect harmony\, we invite you to celebrate this rare and beautiful moment in a setting that blurs the line between the earthly and the ethereal. \nThis is an evening of captivating burlesque\, ambient enchantment\, and magical encounters that awaken the senses and stir the spirit. From the first moment you arrive\, you’ll be drawn into a dreamlike world where mystery and beauty unfold all around you. \nCelebrate the spring equinox like never before. Let the night take you. Welcome the light and new beginnings! \n—————————\n📅 Date: March 21\, 2026\n⏰ Time: Doors 7 pm / show 8 pm\n📍 Location: Lunar 8222 Gateway Blvd NW\, Edmonton\nBar seating: $35 + fees\nEarly bird offer: $45 + fees (Limited quantities available)\nGeneral seating: $50 + fees\nLink in the bio or check it out at petalsandpasties.eventbrite.ca \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/petals-pasties-at-lunar/
LOCATION:Lunar\, 8222 Gateway Blvd\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T6E 4B2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260321
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260322
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SUMMARY:Shadow Theatre Presents: The Revolutionists
DESCRIPTION:Four beautiful\, bad-ass women lose their heads in this irreverent\, girl-powered comedy set during the French Revolution’s Reign of Terror. Playwright Olympe de Gouges\, assassin Charlotte Corday\, former queen (and fan of ribbons) Marie Antoinette\, and Haitian rebel Marianne Angelle hang out\, murder Marat\, and try to beat back the extremist insanity in 1793 Paris. It’s a true story. Or total fiction. Or a play about a play. Or a raucous resurrection… that ends in a song and a scaffold. \nWhen: March 18 – April 5\, 2026\, various performance times\nWhere: Varscona Theatre\, 10329 83 Ave NW\nCost: $1-$40\, various ticket prices
URL:https://oldstrathcona.ca/event/shadow-theatre-presents-the-revolutionists/2026-03-21/2/
LOCATION:Varscona Theatre\, 10329 83 Ave\, Edmonton\, AB\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260321T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260321T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T155702
CREATED:20260304T213451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T213451Z
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SUMMARY:Fringe Theatre Presents: ᐋᒋᒧᐃᐧᐣ âcimowin
DESCRIPTION:ᐋᒋᒧᐃᐧᐣ âcimowin\, Fringe’s Winter Storytelling Series curated by MJ Belcourt\, is a celebration of Indigenous storytelling where the word âcimowin carries the essence of story in the Cree language. In the quiet of the season\, storytelling warms our spirits\, connecting us to our ancestors\, culture\, and community. As winter blankets the land\, our gathering holds special significance. We are joined by Elders who impart traditional wisdom; we hear stories and experience works in process created by Artists local to Treaty 6 and the Métis homeland; we connect in community\, in circle.  \nThis evening will feature a welcome from MJ Belcourt\, stories from Elder Ekti Margaret Cardinal\, and three excerpts from new works by Indigenous creators: a story by Jacquelyn Cardinal\, Cousins by Sheldon Elter\, and Children of the Bear by Todd Houseman. Together\, these stories offer a powerful glimpse into emerging narratives\, inviting audiences to witness works in development and share in an intimate night of reflection\, creativity\, and connection.  \nWhen: March 20-21\, 2026 at 7:30 PM\nWhere: Backstage Theatre\, 10330 84 Ave NW\nCost: $26 or Offer What You Will
URL:https://oldstrathcona.ca/event/fringe-theatre-presents-%e1%90%8b%e1%92%8b%e1%92%a7%e1%90%83%e1%90%a7%e1%90%a3-acimowin/2026-03-21/
LOCATION:The Backstage Theatre\, 10330 84 Avenue NW\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community,Arts
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