Old Strathcona Business Association, Edmonton

Fringe Theatre Presents: Countries Shaped Like Stars
2026-02-17 - 2026-02-28, 2026-02-17, 2026-02-18, 2026-02-19, 2026-02-20, 2026-02-21, 2026-02-24, 2026-02-25 and 3 more dates | The Backstage Theatre, 10330 84 Avenue NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Part Storytelling, part concert, Countries Shaped Like Stars is a whimsical love story spun from everyday magic and the sounds of spoons, whirly-winds, and a mandolin. Gwendolyn Magnificent and Bartholomew Spectacular live on neighbouring peninsulas in a world where words grow on trees and anticipation hums in the air. Connected by string, sound, and the spaces in between, this is a love story that will leave you breathless.
Born on the Fringe Festival circuit, Countries Shaped Like Stars is a shining example of how remarkable theatre can begin at Festivals like the Fringe. From 2009-2022, audiences fell in love with this magical story at various Festivals across Canada where Artists take bold chances and create extraordinary things.
Winner of the Staff Choice Award at the Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival in 2013, and recipient of the Prix Rideau Award for Outstanding Fringe Production and Outstanding New Work, this story invites the audience into a dreamlike fable about love, longing, and the beauty of trying to stay connected, even when you are worlds apart.
When: February 17-28, 2026
Where: Fringe Theatre Arts Barns | The Backstage Theatre, 10330 84 Ave NW
Cost: $26, or Pay What You Will

Key of Me at Chianti on Whyte
2026-03-11 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-03-12 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Edmonton) | Chianti on Whyte, 10501 82 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 2A3, Canada
Celebrate a night out with dinner and a show! Enjoy deals on appetizers, wine and beer at everyone’s favourite pasta place while listening to the sweet sounds of our featured performers!
March 11: Rachel Gleddie & Esther Forseth; Lena Daniels & Willow Gladue; Diana Stabel & Lindsey Nagy
March 12: Carla Jayne; Paula Eve Kirman; Commonwealthgirrl
Be sure to set up a reservation at Chianti for this special event to receive discounts. Call 780-439-9829 and let them know you’re booking for “SkirtsAfire” to save your seat!
When: March 11th and 12th at 5 PM
Where: Chianti on Whyte, 10501 82 Ave NW
Cost: Varies based on menu items ordered, donations to SkirtsAfire are accepted at the door

Cosmopolitan Music Society Presents: The Great Cosmo Sing-a-Long
2026-03-21 19:30 - 21:30 | Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre, 8426 Gateway Blvd, Edmonton, Canada
Join the Cosmopolitan Chorus with special guests The Bump Dogs as we present The Great Cosmo Sing-a-Long. Featuring karaoke favourites like Country Roads, Brown Eyed Girl, Sweet Caroline, Don’t Stop Believin’, and more, The Great Cosmo Sing-a-Long is the chance for the audience to join in the singing for the whole evening!
We provide the song sheet, a live band, a full backup choir, song leaders, and a bar & concession, and you provide your voice to join in the party! Help us celebrate the Cosmopolitan Chorus’s 40th anniversary with this one-of-a-kind party not to be missed!
When: March 21, 2026, at 7:30 PM (doors at 6:30 PM)
Where: Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre, 8426 Gateway Blvd NW
Cost: $25 adults, $15 students

Cosmo Spring Sundays: Reverberations and Wednesday Band
2026-04-12 14:30 - 16:30 | Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre, 8426 Gateway Blvd, Edmonton, Canada
Join the Reverberations Handbells and Wednesday Band as they venture over the hills and far away in this exciting concert of evocative original works, folk songs, dances and meditations.
The handbell repertoire includes Betty Radford’s (one of our very own Reverberations ringers) piece “Connections” which was chosen to represent Canada at the 2026 International Handbell Symposium in Scotland.
Reverberations then moves on to nature, with an arrangement of “Sing a Rainbow” from a 1955 film, an arrangement of “What a Wonderful World” and “Spirit in the Wind”. We take a trip to Asia with pieces from Singapore and Japan, then end our world tour in Scotland with Gaelic pieces.
Wednesday Band will play “Country Wildflowers” (a lyrical piece based loosely on an old Scottish folk song from about 1709), “Under the Prairie Sky” and “Journey (Paddle Song)” by Canada’s own Robert Buckley, “One Small Step”, and the magnificent ”On a Hymnsong of Philip Bliss”, concluding with a trip to Spain and the fiery “Malagueña”.
When: Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 2:30PM
Where: Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre, 8426 Gateway Blvd
Cost: $20 adults (18+), $12 students (6-17)

Cosmo Spring Sundays: Beginner Band Year II & Tuesday Band
2026-04-19 14:30 - 16:30 | Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre, 8426 Gateway Blvd, Edmonton, Canada
Join the Year II and Tuesday Bands on an engaging musical journey across the seas, over volcanoes, and a serene flight through the air. Featuring classic band repertoire, including Canadian composer, Robert Buckley’s favourite, “Windjammer” and Anne McGinty’s masterwork, “The Red Balloon,” Steven Reineke’s epic sound piece, “Goddess of Fire,” movie soundtrack theme songs and delightful folk song settings, this concert will be sure to capture the imaginations of people of all ages.
When: Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 2:30PM
Where: Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre, 8426 Gateway Blvd
Cost: $20 adults (18+), $12 students (6-17)

Vertex Quartet: Strings & Keys
2026-04-24 19:00 - 20:30 | Knox Church, 8403 104 St, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Renowned guest pianist Bethel Balge takes the stage with Vertex Quartet to perform Schumann’s spectacular piano quintet and Beethoven’s Op. 11 piano trio!
This concert will also feature a performance by the winner of Vertex Quartet’s 3rd Annual Open Music Competition!
When: Friday, April 24, 2026, at 7PM
Where: Knox Evangelical Church, 8403 104 St NW
Cost: $15-35, tickets at the door or on Eventbrite

Cosmo Latin Dance Party
2026-04-24 19:00 - 21:30 | Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre, 8426 Gateway Blvd, Edmonton, Canada
It’s time to dance! Join the Cosmopolitan Music Society Jazz Big Band and Cosmopolitones with special guest, dance instructor extraordinaire, Maxwell Aguilar, in an evening of hot and lively music and dance. Ticket price includes over an hour of dance lessons led by Maxwell and members of his dance school, Caribbean Touch.
When: Friday, April 24, 2026 at 7PM
Where: Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre, 8426 Gateway Blvd NW
Cost: $40 per person

The Way We Were: Up Close & Personal
2026-04-25 19:00 - 22:00 | Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre, 8426 Gateway Blvd, Edmonton, Canada
The Way We Were returns to Old Strathcona Performing Arts center (OSPAC) on April 25th for an unforgettable night of music and memories. A special live concert celebrating the city of Edmonton. Experience music by Edmonton’s own Timothy Noel, as we relive the moments that make Edmonton unique.
When: Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 7PM
Where: Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre, 8426 Gateway Blvd NW
Cost: $40 per person
