Winter Whyte Light Up 2022
2022-11-26 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Edmonton) | McIntyre Park, 8331 104 Street, Edmonton
Join the Old Strathcona Business Association as we light up McIntyre Park to kick-off the holiday season. On Saturday, November 26, we’re turning McIntyre Park and 83 Avenue into a winter wonderland with our 5th annual Winter Whyte Light Up! Outdoor activities are family-friendly and FREE. Plus, there will be plenty of hot drinks and winter treats available for purchase and fire pits to keep you cozy. We invite you to start your holiday season in District Whyte!

Free Family Fun:

EPL story time – 5:15pm inside the library and 6pm fireside
EPL scavenger hunt kits available until 6pm
Flying Canoë Volant photobooth with Voyageurs
Ice on Whyte live ice carving demonstration
Firepits across the entire 83 Avenue site
Musicians, street performers and roving winter characters (full performance schedule below)
Christmas carols with the Knox Evangelical Church choir
Dave Jukebox Lee at the Old Strathcona Farmers’ Market
OSBA Info Tent

We are also collecting donations for the Edmonton Food Bank and Old Strathcona Youth Society (OSYS). Bring new or gently used winter coats 🧥 (all sizes and genders) and winter boots 🥾 (men’s sizes 10, 11, 12, women’s sizes 7, 8, 9) for OSYS. Drop your winter clothing donations off outside of the farmers’ market.
Help us stuff the streetcar 🚋 which will be decorated for the holidays at the Whyte Avenue platform! Bring your food bank donations to the streetcar platform on Whyte Ave, between Gateway Boulevard and 102 Street (beside the public washrooms) and get yourself a ticket to Spin-to-Win at our info tent. Prizes include OSBA toques and tote bags (while supplies last) and gift cards to neighbourhood businesses.

Paid activities, Food and Drink:

Photobooth with Mrs. Claus ($5). Limited number of photos, book yours now: tickets.fringetheatre.ca
Flying Canoe tire sur la neige (maple taffy) $3
Mr. Capy food truck from Avila Arepa (South American street food, including churros, hot chocolate and empanadas)
Pop-up vendors at the Old Strathcona Farmers’ Market

Canadian Kettle Corn (popcorn, mini-donuts, cotton candy, hot and cold drinks)
OSFM kitchen (hot chocolate, tea, coffee, pop, water, grilled cheese, hot dogs, chili and soup of the day)
The Candyman
The Quarter Section (cinnamon buns, pastries)
Theo’s Greek Kusina (baklava)
Fantasy Pretzels (pretzels, mini-donuts, meat pies, lemonade)
Ayco Bakery (meat pies, savoury pastries, cookies)
Canadian Kettle Corn (popcorn, mini donuts, cotton candy)

Winter favourites and extended hours at Sugared & Spiced, The Woodrack Cafe, and Fringe Grounds Cafe
🐶 “Dog Nog” for $2.50 and other pet snacks from Global Pet Foods-Whyte Ave ($1 from dog nog donated to Zoe’s Animal Rescue)

Old Strathcona is a pet-friendly business district! All of the outdoor events during Winter Whyte Light Up will be pet-friendly, as long as four-legged visitors are on a leash. And there are more than 40 stores and services where you and your pet can shop together. Check them our on our pet-friendly map.
And don’t forget about our Shop Hop, Thursday-Saturday.

Instagrammable:

Holiday displays in McIntyre Park, including the gazebo and mega-trees
Ice on Whyte live carving demonstration
Flying Canoe voyageurs and mini-canoe
Mrs. Claus and a cast of winter characters
The High Level Bridge Streetcar decorated for the holidays (at the Whyte Avenue platform)

Musicians on the McIntyre Park stage:

Twophonium – 4:15pm
Jay Gilday – 4:45pm
Knox Church caroling – 5:20pm
Twophonium – 5:40pm
Cynthia Hamar – 6:05pm
Hosted by Rhea March, from CJSR’s “It Takes a Village”

Street performers and Circus Artists:

Copper Cowboy
Hula Hoop Circus
The Winter Fairy
The Royal Guards

In the Fringe Threat lobby:

The Great Balanzo – 4:45pm
Hula Hoop Circus – 5:30pm
Knox Church caroling – 6:30pm

At the Whyte Avenue streetcar platform (between Gateway Blvd. and 102 Street)

Knox Church caroling – 4:30pm
Twophonium – 5pm

For the adults:

The Mrs. Claus Holiday Spectacular (18+) at the Edmonton Fringe Arts Barns. Two shows in one night, at 7pm and 9pm. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door (limited walk-up tickets). Tickets on sale now: tickets.fringetheatre.ca
Drag & Burlesque performers:

Artasia
Beau Creep
Colin Bae
Heinrich Hollandaise
LaDonna Stone
LeTabby Lexington
Orpheus
Pepper
Scarlett Von Bomb
Selena Cuchina
and Claudia Hartout as Mrs. Claus

Thank you to our sponsors!

Winter Whyte Light Up is supported by the Edmonton Arts Council and the City of Edmonton
Winter City Edmonton
ATB Branch for Arts and Culture
Long & McQuade
Explore Edmonton
Thank you to our partners:
Goodwill Alberta, Old Strathcona Farmers’ Market, Flying Canoe Volant & La Cite Francophone, Ice on Whyte, Edmonton Public Library, Edmonton Fringe, Acme Circus, Edmonton Food Bank, Old Strathcona Youth Society, The Mustard Seed, Knox Church
Festival support:
Bird Creatives, Jin Media, CJSR, Five Star Holiday Décor

Mural Massive 2022
2022-09-03 14:00 - 2022-09-10 22:00 | The Grindstone Comedy Theatre & Bistro, 10019 81 Ave NW, Edmonton
Mural Massive is back for the third year and will bring a handful of new large-scale murals to Old Strathcona and Edmonton. Helping to beautify the city every year. Whoop whoop! Watch live mural painting throughout the 10 days of the festival, check out bike mural tour on Wednesday, September 7, and celebrate all the art with an evening garden party at The Grindstone Theatre on Friday, September 9.
New murals will be painted at Ibon Antiques (10423 79 Avenue) and the giant wall at SouthBARK, Whyte Avenue’s pop-up dog part (10551 82 Avenue).

Cocktails N Jerk Festival
2022-09-03 - 2022-09-04 | McIntyre Park, 8331 104 Street, Edmonton
Cocktails and Jerk is a festival which embodies the diversity of the city of Edmonton. They are offering a different entertainment perspective; Caribbean street food, luscious non-alcoholic and alcoholic cocktails, live music and dance performances; right in the heart of Alberta’s capital city. Their intent is to give patrons a relaxing staycation vibe right before the long winter period.

Whyte Avenue Blues Festival
2022-09-02 17:00 - 2022-09-03 23:30 | Blues on Whyte, 10329 82 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 1Z9, Canada
The Commercial Hotel/Blues on Whyte is pleased to present the lineup for the Whyte Avenue Blues Festival 2022! Friday September 2nd features Monkey Junk and Jack Semple headlining! Kenny Blues Boss Wayne will be opening Friday’s festivities. Our intimate music festival is showcasing the best in Canadian blues outdoors in the heart of Old Strathcona. This is a blues bash that you don’t want to miss!
Get your tickets at: www.showpass.com/wabfsept2

Fringe Theatre Festival
2022-08-11 - 2022-08-21 | Fringe Theatre ATB Financial Arts Barns, 10330 84 Avenue, Edmonton
Always an Adventure: We’re happy to announce Destination Fringe! Coming to the heart of Old Strathcona August 11-21, 2022. Any which way you fringe, one thing’s for certain: it’s always an adventure. Experienced travelers and first-time wanderers are invited to journey into the unknown with us as the 41st Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival returns to the heart of Old Strathcona August 11 – 21. Grab your backpack, Festival Guide, tickets, walking shoes, and best fringing pals. It’s Destination Fringe!Tickets go on sale August 3 at Noon.Edmonton Fringe is possible thanks to the generous support of our funders, donors, and sponsors. Our big fringey thanks to Lead Partner and Sponsor ATB Financial (@ATBFinancial) for supporting the Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival.
Stay tuned for more info about our amazing theme designer for this year, Kyle Smith (InkFable Media)! We are back and ready to fringe!

Fringe Street Party
2022-08-10 18:30 - 23:59 | Fringe Theatre ATB Financial Arts Barns, 10330 84 Avenue, Edmonton
The Street Party is the stuff of Fringe lore. The very first Street Party took place in 1984, when the Fringe welcomed a then up-and-coming k.d. lang to play to 3,500 people… the largest audience she’d ever played for at the time.
It’s been a while since they’ve hosted a Street Party, but they wanted to say thank you to their incredible community for standing by them and the live entertainment industry during the pandemic.Fringers, get ready for this electrifying lineup. The Halluci Nation, Sudan Archives, Sampler Café, and Tzadeka & The Murder Hornettes are lighting up the outdoor stage to kick off Destination Fringe with the biggest, best Free Street Party ever thrown. Let’s dance!

Improvaganza 2022
2022-07-13 08:00 - 2022-07-23 17:00 | 8529 Gateway Blvd, 8529 Gateway Blvd, Edmonton, AB, Canada
Each summer, Rapid Fire Theatre hosts the best improv and sketch comedy acts on the planet for Improvaganza! With something new happening almost every day from July 13 to 23, it’s impossible to miss out on the fun!
Make sure to head to their website and grab tickets before it’s too late! Wanting to attend multiple nights? Ticket packages are also available to purchase.

Whyte Avenue Art Walk
2022-07-08 10:00 - 2022-07-10 17:00 | Whyte Avenue, Edmonton, Canada
The 2022 Whyte Avenue Art Walk returns to the streets of Old Strathcona July 8 – 10, 2022. People are invited to buy art directly from the artists. All artists, brave enough to share their work, are welcome to participate. The Art Walk is a non-juried event that attracts professional artists, amateurs, and students.

Found Festival
2022-07-07 - 2022-07-10 | The Backstage Theatre, 10330 84 Avenue NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
The 2022 Found Festival line up is about finding space, finding connection, and finding you as part of the art. This four-day long event will celebrate the work of local and national artists through live, in-person, and digital performances that respond to place and space in the heart of Old Strathcona and beyond.
July 7 – 10, 2022

Grindstone Comedy Festival
2022-07-06 - 2022-07-10 | The Grindstone Comedy Theatre & Bistro, 10019 81 Ave NW, Edmonton
The 3rd annual Grindstone Comedy Festival hosts some of Canada’s top Comedians, Sketch groups & Improvisors!
Tickets will be available online or in person at the Grindstone Theatre Box Office.

Edmonton International Jazz Festival
2022-06-27 - 2022-07-03 | The Yardbird Suite, 11 Tommy Banks Way, Edmonton
The Edmonton Jazz Festival Society was formed in 2005 in order to foster the development and enjoyment of jazz music in the city. Through their annual festival, educational workshops and various community outreach programs, the Edmonton Jazz Festival Society works to ensure that Edmontonians will be able to play and celebrate jazz music for generations to come.

Alberta Circus Arts Festival
2022-06-23 - 2022-06-26 | La Cite Francophone, 8627 Rue Marie-Anne Gaboury, Edmonton, Alberta, T6C 3N1, Canada
The Alberta Circus Arts Festival is taking over Edmonton’s French Quarter with four days of contemporary Canadian circus performances. Artists are coming from across the country to share their amazing skills with you!

For tickets, visit: https://alberta-circus-arts-festival.ticketleap.com
