Old Strathcona Business Association, Edmonton

EPIC Market Presents: The Y.E.G Project Salsa Na'Ma
2025-05-24 21:00 - 23:30 (America/Edmonton) | Epic Market, 8115 Gateway Blvd #201, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 3X8, Canada
Edmonton, get ready for a night of non-stop energy with with 2 floors of live music, dancing, and vibrant Latin vibes!
MANNY V. y su Esquina Latina bring a fiery Salsa Tribute
DJ LeoRL (SBK set) & DJ TEQNIC (Latin Club Hits) keep the party going all night!
18+…Dress to impress! One ticket = access to 2 floors, 2 DJs, and 1 EPIC live band!!
When: May 24, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Where: EPIC Market, 8115 Gateway Blvd
Cost: $33 per person

Smoke's Poutinerie Edmonton Grand Opening
2025-05-30 16:00 - 21:00 | Smoke’s Poutinerie, 8111 104 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
🚨 It’s official, Edmonton! 🚨
The GRAND OPENING of Smoke’s Poutinerie Edmonton on Whyte Ave is going down, May 30 and you’re invited to the party! We’re dishing out 500 FREE snack-size traditional poutines to the first 500 guests one per customer plus games, giveaways, prizes, and a live DJ to keep the energy up all evening long! 🎶🍟
This is just the beginning, let’s kick things off right! Come hungry, bring your crew, and let’s make it a night to remember.
When: Friday, May 30, 2025 from 4-9 PM
Where: Smoke’s Poutinerie, 8111 104 St NW, Edmonton
Cost: Free to attend, food and beverage available for purchase

DRTY Ice Cream Presents: KANTO PARTY (Grand Opening Celebration)
2025-06-07 13:00 - 23:00 | DRTY Ice Cream, #107 8125 Gateway Blvd, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 3X8, Canada
You’re invited to DRTY Ice Cream’s KANTO PARTY! 🎉🍦
Join us for a grand opening celebration that brings together the vibrant Old Strathcona community and the rich flavors of Filipino culture!
What is “KANTO”? The word “”kanto”” means “”corner”” in Filipino. When we want to meet at the “kanto”, it means we’re meeting at the place on the corner – usually a place to enjoy delicious food, the best company and few drinks; to have a good night time with friends and family!
What to expect?
🎶 The Calamansi Club’s debut performance! + live DJs spinning the best beats
✨ Captivating Filipino cultural performances
🎁 Exciting giveaways
📸 A one-of-a-kind photobooth experience
🍦 And, of course, the newest ice cream on the block
Stay tuned for more details—we’ll meet you sa kanto! 🎊
When: Saturday, June 7, 2025, from 1-11 PM
Where: DRTY Ice Cream at Station Park, 8125 Gateway Blvd NW
Cost: FREE to attend, ice cream and treats available for purchase

Gravitypope Presents: 35th Anniversary Sale
2025-06-12 - 2025-06-26 | Gravitypope, 10442 Whyte Ave, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 2A1, Canada
We’re celebrating our 35th Anniversary with 20% off regular and sale price items in-store and online at all of our Gravitypope locations!
When: June 12-26th
Where: 10442 Whyte Ave, Edmonton, AB NW
Cost: FREE to attend

Pet Prowl at SouthBARK
2025-06-14 14:00 - 16:00 | SouthBARK, 10565 82 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 2A3, Canada
The annual Pet Prowl event hosted by the Old Strathcona Business Association returns to District Whyte on Saturday, June 14th! Join us for a celebration of pets and Pride in the heart of Old Strathcona and snap your photo with your pet and a Drag Queen, enjoy a pup cup, get a swag bag full of goodies (be early! We only have 40), and participate in our Pet Prowl Bingo for deals from local, pet-friendly businesses. As a bonus, we’re giving away some awesome prizes as part of bingo, so be sure to grab a card and get prowling through the district!
This free, all-ages event is your chance to connect with fellow pet-owners, support local businesses, and the perfect excuse to get out and explore one of Edmonton’s most walkable neighbourhoods!

Visit a participating business from June 14-21st with your Bingo card to mark off a space, take advantage of deals, and explore the district with your pet by your side. It’s the perfect excuse to shop local and a great chance to win prizes!

Participating Businesses Bone and Biscuit📍 8212 109 St🦴 10% off a purchase of $50 or lessIG: @BoneandBiscuitGarneau DaDeO 📍 10548A 82 Avenue🍽️ 10% off foodIG: @DadeoRestaurant From Another 📍 10544 Whyte Avenue🛍️ 10% off regular price itemsIG: @FromAnother.ca Global Pet Foods 📍 7904 104 Street🦴 10% off everything + free treatIG: @GlobalPetFoods.WhyteAve gravitypope 📍 10442 Whyte Ave🛍️ 20% off select regular price and sale itemsIG: @gravitypope Labo Coffee 📍 10546 82nd Avenue☕ 10% off summer menu itemsIG: @Labo_Coffee_YEG Leo's Cafe📍 10420a 82 Avenue 🍕 ½ price pizza – 2 PM until closeIG: @LeosCafeYEG MKT Bar and Fare 📍 8101 Gateway Boulevard🍽️ 20% off foodIG: @MKTBeerMarket Old Strathcona Cycles 📍 10135 Whyte Ave🔩 15% parts & accessoriesIG: @OldStrathconaCycles PACT Coffee 📍 10370 82 Avenue🦴 Free dog treat with purchase of $10+IG: @PactCoffeeCo Sid's Selfie World 📍 10336 Whyte Avenue📷 $10 Pet Admission IG: @SidsSelfieWorldOfficial The Paint Spot 📍 10032 81 Avenue🎨 20% offIG: @ThePaintSpot Urban Rack 📍 7510 Gateway Blvd🛍️ 10% off a purchase of $20+IG: @UrbanRackYEG Yelo'd Ice Cream 📍 10324 82 Avenue @ The Dominion Hotel🍦 Free pup coneIG: @Yelod_IceCream
When: Saturday, June 14, 2025 from 2-4 PM
Where: SouthBARK Dog Park, 10565 Whyte Avenue
Cost: FREE!

The Beauty Parlour Presents: Gay D&D Night
2025-06-14 19:00 - 22:00 | The Beauty Parlour, 10011 82 Ave, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 1Z2, Canada
A fun and inclusive night of Dungeons & Dragons for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and allies at The Beauty Parlour in Old Strathcona!
All levels welcome, from first-time players to seasoned DMs. Costumes encouraged, queerness celebrated!
When: Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 7PM
Where: The Beauty Parlour, 10011 82 Ave NW
Cost: $10 per player (Dungeon Masters play free!)
Registration: RSVP via Instagram DM + e-transfer to organicbeautyparlour@gmail.com

Vans + gravitypope Citrus Club
2025-07-13 10:00 - 17:00
Swing by gravitypope Edmonton on Sunday, July 13th during Art Walk for free lemonade, sidewalk sales, scratch cards loaded with discounts up to 50% off and prizes including free Vans!⁠
When: July 13, 2025, from 12:00pm – 5:00pm (or until we run dry).⁠
Where: 10442 82 Ave NW
Cost: FREE

Let Me Explain! Presentation Night At Labo Coffee
2025-07-17 18:00 - 20:00
Cozy and Hilarious presentation night brought to you by the labo community!
Presenters can bring a 10 minute long “presentation” about any topic they want to nerd out about and share with the class – We’ve had presentations on furbies, beyblades, vegemite, etc. leave no stone unturned.
When: Thursday, July 17, 2025, from 6 PM to 8 PM
Where: Labo Coffee, 10546 82 Ave
Cost: FREE

EPIC Market Squid Game: Team Edition
2025-07-27
EPIC Market Squid Game: Team Edition 🦑
Six games. Sixteen teams. One winner.
Do you have what it takes to survive the Squid Game?
Join us for an intense afternoon of strategy, suspense, and competition as 16 teams of 4 compete in a live-action Squid Game experience. Adapted for fun, but just as cutthroat. One player from each team will face off against other teams in each round, fighting for points that bring their team closer to the grand prize.
Each game will test something different: speed, nerve, logic, bluffing, or blind luck.
Choose your reps wisely. The wrong move could cost you everything… or earn you glory.
💀 How It Works:
16 teams of 4 players
One or more players compete per round depending on the game – you choose how to rotate your team members
Points awarded based on performance each round
Highest scoring team at the end wins the Squid Game
🎟️ Register Your Team:
Must purchase ticket as team of 4
$120 per team or $30 per player
Limited spots available; once 16 teams are in, the game is locked
🏆 What You’re Playing For:
Grand Prize for the winning team
Bonus awards for Best Team Costume, MVP Player, and Fan Favourite
Bragging rights and maybe… your life (just kidding… or are we?)
👁️ Important Notes:
Spectators welcome: come cheer on your friends and enjoy the madness
Costumes encouraged (green tracksuits, guards, or your own deadly style)
Food and drink are available for purchase from our 2nd floor restaurants – show up before the games to fuel up!
Your number is waiting.
Are you in?
When: July 27, 2025 – Doors at 12:00 pm – Games at 1:00 pm
Where: Old Strathcona Antique Mall, 10323 78 Ave NW
Cost: $120 per team or $30 per player

Citadel Charity Event at John Fluevog Shoes
2025-08-23 15:00 - 19:00
50% of all regular-priced items during the event will be donated to The Citadel Theatre.
The Citadel will also be giving away season passes for those who purchase in store!
When: August 23, 2025: 3-7pm
Where: John Fluevog Shoes, 10344 Whyte Ave
Cost: Free

Whyte Ave Entertainment Presents: Night on Whyte
2025-09-13 | Whyte Avenue, Edmonton, Canada
Come down and enjoy a Night on Whyte with several bars, restaurants, and theatres across the Ave hosting a number of specials and shows. Check it out!
Rapid Fire Theatre
1:30pm – Kidding Around, our weekly kids show
7:00pm – Closing night of The Dead Playwrights Society, an improvised show in the style of various famous playwrights
9:30pm – The season opener of The Secret Secrets Club, a hilariously scandalous show inspired by anonymous secrets from the audience
Both the 7pm show and the 9:30 show pair beautifully with dinner/drinks afterwards/before at any of the great spots on Whyte!
Varscona Theatre
Jordan Hart Sound brings his signature cinematic folk sound and soaring vocals to the Varscona stage on September 13.
Brian Toogood and Tayler Grace Music round out this triple bill of soulful, heartfelt music.
Tickets are available through Eventbrite.
EPIC Market is fueling the party with high-octane drink features ($12 Espresso Martinis, $10 Mexican Shafts) while spinning Morgan Wallen all night long to get people hyped before his big show.
Pedal Pub has lots of pedal pubs going on with several individual seat tours available.
Hudson’s on Whyte
Join the fun after the Morgan Wallen concert, hop on the Hudson’s Shuttle Bus. Tickets are available here.
Feed your poutine cravings with a poutine bar! This tasty Canadian classic will be set up from 6-8 PM.
Missed out on the poutine bar? Coming from the concert? Late Night Happy Hour will help you keep the good times rolling, starting a 9 PM – LATE.

Old Strathcona Farmers' Market Presents: Alberta Culture Days at OSFM
2025-09-20 - 2025-09-21 | Old Strathcona Farmers’ Market, 10310 83 Ave NW, Edmonton
Celebrate Alberta Culture Days with us! Join a free guided tour of the market in partnership with the Strathcona Performing Arts Association (SPAA). Experience the bounty of the market, from artisan vendors to beautiful displays, and the art of growing veggies and fruits! Each tour ends with a complimentary Bannock-making workshop, hosted by Chef Shane Chartrand. There are four tours available, with 20 spots per tour.
When: September 20th and 21st, various times during market hours
Where: Old Strathcona Farmers’ Market, 10310 83rd Ave
Cost: Free to attend, but registration is required
Register for the market tours and bannock-making workshop
Please meet at the South side of the market, by the big bay doors, 5 minutes before the start of the tour.

Old Strathcona Farmers' Market Presents: Harvest Festival
2025-09-27 - 2025-09-28 | Old Strathcona Farmers’ Market, 10310 83 Ave NW, Edmonton
Celebrate community, history, and the harvest season at our 2nd annual Harvest Festival: Historical Roots, Root Vegetables. Bring the whole family for a day full of food, fun, and history. Admission is free! Highlights include:

Free family activities: face painting, balloon twisting, caricatures & henna tattoos
Live music & interactive performances by Amanda Panda Hula Hoop Circus
Corn on the cob eating contest on Sunday (free to enter, but must register as spots are limited)
Free Bannock-making workshop led by Chef Shane Chartrand
Giveaways & the unveiling of our new “History of the OSFM” case
A special visit from ETS with one of their historic buses that once lived right here in the market building!

When: September 27th and 28th, during market hours
Where: Old Strathcona Farmers’ Market, 10310 83 Ave
Cost: Free to attend

Old Strathcona Farmers' Market Presents: First Annual Chili Cook-Off
2025-10-22 16:00 - 20:00 | Old Strathcona Farmers’ Market, 10310 83 Ave NW, Edmonton
Think you’ve got the best chili in town? Enter solo or as a team of two for a chance to be crowned Chili Champion and win a champion’s ring, a year of bragging rights, and some market bucks! Only 20 chili applications will be chosen.
Spectators can enjoy live music, photo ops, drinks, and a variety of community-made chilis. Hosted by Chef Shane Chartrand, you don’t want to miss this fiery competition.
APPLY HERE. Applications close October 8.
When: October 22nd, from 4-8PM
Where: Old Strathcona Farmers’ Market, 10310 83 Ave
Cost: Free to enter or attend

Boston Pizza Whyte Ave Presents: 5 Days of Pizza for Ben
2025-11-18 - 2025-11-22 | Boston Pizza Whyte Avenue, 10854 82 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 2B3, Canada
From November 18th to 22nd, eat pizza and support a good cause with Boston Pizza Whyte Ave’s 5 Days of Pizza for Ben fundraiser! Every pizza you buy helps them give back, with a portion of all pizza sales supporting the Ben Stelter Foundation!
Eat pizza for a cause:
$1 from every kids pizza
$2 from every indy pizza
$3 from every small pizza
$4 from every medium pizza
$5 from every large pizza
will be donated to the Ben Stelter Foundation
For full details, ask your Boston Pizza Whyte Ave server.
When: November 18-22, 2025
Where: Boston Pizza Whyte Avenue, 10854 Whyte Ave NW
Cost: Varies based on pizza choice

Vertex Quartet: Masters, Movies, Memories at Knox Church
2025-11-21 19:00 - 20:30 | Knox Church, 8403 104 St, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Join us for Vertex Quartet’s exciting next concert, featuring the classics, a world premiere and popular hits!
Program:
Beethoven: String quartet no. 11 in f minor, Op. 95, “Serioso”
Rojas: Medley of Disney Movie Themes
Joseph Cheukman Lai: String Quartet No. 2 – world premiere!
Muramatsu: Master Spells from Mary and the Witch’s Flower (arranged by Christina Barry)
There will be a 15 min intermission.
When: Friday, November 21st at 7 PM
Where: Knox Church, 8403 104 Street NW
Cost: $35 general admission, $15 students

The Joy of Organ at Christmas at Knox Church
2025-11-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Knox Church, 8403 104 St, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
“The Joy of Organ at Christmas” features Warren Mack, Music Director and Organist playing the historic organ of Knox Church, Old Strathcona.
When: Friday, November 28, 2025
Where: Know Church, 8403 104 Street NW
Cost: $15

OSBA Presents: Winter Whyte Light Up
2025-11-29 16:00 - 20:00 | 83 Avenue, 10319 83 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta

Christmas in the Key of Jazz at Knox Church
2025-12-07 19:00 - 20:00 | Knox Church, 8403 104 St, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Join us for a soulful, swinging celebration of the season featuring timeless Christmas favourites, both sacred and secular.

The Leesila Dawkins Quintet presents a soulful, swinging celebration of the season featuring timeless Christmas favourites, both sacred and secular. The Quintet will be:
🎤 Leesila Dawkins – vocals
🎹 Zechariah Lim – piano
🎷 Fred Mack – saxophone
🎸 Murray Wood – bass
🥁 Joel Jeschke– drums
All proceeds from the concert go to the Knox Church Restoration Fund to help repair the roof.
When: Sunday, December 7th at 7PM
Where: Knox Church, 8403 104 Street NW
Cost: $15 advance, $20 at the door

A Very Merry Twophonium Christmas at Knox Church
2025-12-14 19:00 - 20:00 | Knox Church, 8403 104 St, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Why have one euphonium when you can have two? Get into the Christmas season with this dynamic duo! Travis Kutz & Isye Morland, better known as Twophonium, bring their wind instrument magic to the historic Knox Church dome. A unique Christmas experience!
All proceeds from the concert go to the Knox Church Restoration Fund to help repair the roof.
When: Sunday, December 14th at 7PM
Where: Knox Church, 8403 104 Street NW
Cost: $15 advance, $20 at the door

Sonder Bridge Fundraiser at The Pint Whyte
2025-12-19 18:00 - 23:30 | The Pint Whyte, 8032 104 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 1X4, Canada
Sonder Bridge is an Edmonton-based nonprofit that addresses the homeless population. While providing water, healthy food, and warm gear, we connect homeless individuals to resource centers and shelters through conversation and an emphasis on human connection.
Sonder Bridge is throwing our first ever fundraiser night on December 19th! Hosted by The Pint Whyte in tandem with their Ugly Xmas Sweater Party, the silent auction with goodies from local businesses begins at 6, live music starts at 7, and aptly aesthetic vodka sunrises served all night!
When: Friday, December 19th at 6PM
Where: The Pint Whyte, 8032 104 Street NW
Cost: Free

Ace Coffee x Gravitypope Pop-Up
2025-12-20 12:00 - 17:30 | Gravitypope Tailored Goods, 10414 82 AVe, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 2A2, Canada
To celebrate the release of the gravitypope x Ace Coffee winter blend, free hot coffee and espresso drinks will be specially brewed in store by our guest Ace Coffee barista at gravitypope Tailored Goods on Whyte Ave from 12-5:30 PM!
When: Saturday, December 20th, from 12-5:30 PM
Where: Gravitypope Tailored Goods, 10414 82 Ave NW
Cost: FREE!

The Music of Christmas at Knox Church
2025-12-21 19:00 - 20:00 | Knox Church, 8403 104 St, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
The Advent Series closes off with the spectacular harmonies of the JCS Men’s Chorus as they perform “The Music of Christmas”

The Josephburg Choral Society Men’s Chorus was founded in 1979. The dome of Knox Church will be the perfect acoustical setting to showcase this storied vocal group. Fill your heart with Christmas wonder with this final concert of the Knox Advent series.
All proceeds from the concert go to the Knox Church Restoration Fund to help repair the roof.
When: Sunday, December 21st at 7PM
Where: Knox Church, 8403 104 Street NW
Cost: $15 advance, $20 at the door

An Indigenous Taste of the Market at Old Strathcona Farmers' Market
2026-02-11 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-03-18 18:30 - 20:30 | Old Strathcona Farmers’ Market, 10310 83 Ave NW, Edmonton
A Unique, Fine Dining Experience with Chef Shane Chartrand x Old Strathcona Farmers’ Market.
Experience the market like never before—after hours, under the soft glow of evening, for an intimate dining experience that blends food, culture, and storytelling.
Indigenous chef Shane Chartrand curates an exclusive, multi-course menu, sourcing only the freshest ingredients from our market vendors. With each dish, he shares the rich history and traditions of Indigenous cuisine, offering a deeper connection to the food on your plate.
Step into a warm, welcoming space that feels both like an intimate gathering and a culinary showcase, featuring thoughtful, seasonal cooking, combined with Indigenous culture. Guests are invited to slow down, connect, and share a meal that highlights local flavour and culture, while Shane and his team guide the evening with attentive service, easy hospitality, and a sense of celebration.

Fluemarket Swap & Shop at Fluevog Shoes
2026-02-21 12:00 - 16:00 | John Fluevog Shoes, 10344 82 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 1Z8, Canada
Fluevog Edmonton is excited to host a Fluemarket: Swap & Shop event on February 21st! If you’re looking to find a new home for your pre-loved Vogs, you won’t want to miss this. Space will be limited so be sure to fill out the form below to secure a spot as a seller. All shoe sizes welcome! Coffee and snacks will be provided.
If you’d like to shop, no sign-up is required. Simply join us in-store between noon and 4pm to browse from our sellers’ collections, or any time during regular store hours to explore our latest Spring/Summer ’26 styles.
When: Saturday, February 21st at 12PM
Where: John Fluevog Shoes, 10344 82 Ave NW
Cost: FREE to attend, shoes and accessories available for purchase

Meraki Emporium Grand Opening
2026-03-13 10:00 - 19:00, 2026-03-14 10:00 - 19:00, 2026-03-15 10:00 - 19:00 | Meraki Emporium, 10011 82 Ave, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E1Z2, Canada
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.
Come 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.
You can even grab a comfy spot in our Conversation Corner and mingle with staff and local artisans.
Every 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.
When: March 13-15, 2026, from 10 AM to 7 PM
Where: Meraki Emporium, 10011 82 Ave NW
Cost: FREE, with goods available for purchase

Fringe Theatre Presents: ᐋᒋᒧᐃᐧᐣ âcimowin
2026-03-20 19:30 - 21:00 | The Backstage Theatre, 10330 84 Avenue NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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.
This 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.
When: March 20-21, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Where: Backstage Theatre, 10330 84 Ave NW
Cost: $26 or Offer What You Will
