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The Paint Spot Presents: Unfinished Painting Challenge
2026-01-03 09:00 - 21:00 (America/Edmonton) | The Paint Spot, 10032 81 Avenue NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 1W8, Canada
Is your goal is to get to your studio more in 2026? Then this challenge is made for you.
Every artist has at least one of those paintings: the one you can’t seem to finish. This is a great opportunity to get rid of those half-finished works cluttering your studio, and while you’re at it, get inspired by someone else’s half-finished work. You may decide to swap with another artist. After all, one person’s junk is another person’s treasure.
However, for the painting challenge day, you can bring your own piece and finish it. We will take before and after images and then you can be part of the exhibition at The Paint Spot.
When: Saturday, January 3rd, from 9 AM to 9 PM
Where: The Paint Spot, 10032 81 Ave NW
Cost: FREE!
This is part of an ongoing painting exchange event running from mid-December to mid-February. Then all paintings will be collected and put on display at The Paint Spot from February 23 – April 23, 2026. There will also be an online gallery of the before and after.

Beginner Burlesque Class at Central Edmonton Aerial Performing Arts Club (CEAPAC)
2026-01-13 - 2026-02-03 | Central Edmonton Aerial Performing Arts Club, #301, 10314 82 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
4 Week Series hosted by Letabby at CEAPAC
Tuesday 7:15pm January 13 – February 03 2026
Have you taken a Beginner Burlesque Class? Done a couple performances and looking for a few more skills? Check out Next Level Burlesque. With 13 years of experience under her shimmy belt, LeTabby Lexington is here to teach you some burlesque basics to help you feel confident whether you go on to perform burlesque or just want to feel extra wonderful in your day to day life. Skills include: Boa, Chair, Connecting with the Audience, Face and more.
It is recommend that you have taken a beginner class or have performed before signing up to this class, but not mandatory. We won’t be covering the basics. This class is open to all body types, genders, skill levels/dance experience and abilities/super abilities.
Please plan to wear shoes you can move in, clothing you feel comfortable in and bring a water bottle.
When: Tuesdays at 7:15 PM, from January 13 – February 3, 2026
Where: CEAPAC, #301 10314 Whyte Ave NW
Cost: $110 + fees per student*
*note there are first-come, first-served, pay-what-you-can spaces available. Please email LeTabby at letabbylexington@gmail.com to claim one of these pay breaks.

Shadow Theatre Presents: An Iliad
2026-01-21 - 2026-02-08, 2026-01-21, 2026-01-22, 2026-01-23, 2026-01-24, 2026-01-27, 2026-01-28, 2026-01-29 and 9 more dates | Varscona Theatre, 10329 83 Ave, Edmonton, AB, Canada
An Iliad is a modern-day retelling of Homer’s classic. Poetry and humour, the ancient tale of the Trojan War and the modern world collide in this captivating theatrical experience. The setting is simple: the empty theatre. The time is now; the present moment. The lone figure onstage is a storyteller – possibly Homer, possibly one of the many bards who followed in his footsteps. He is fated to tell this story throughout history.
When: January 21, 2025 to February 8, 2025
Where: Varscona Theatre, 10329 8 Ave NW
Cost: Varies from $1-40, check ticketing website for full details

Shoes That Fit at Fringe Theatre
2026-01-30 20:00 - 21:30 | Fringe Theatre Arts Barns, 10330 84 Avenue, Edmonton, AB, T6E2G9
ONE NIGHT ONLY – Friday, January 30
Join Claudia Hartout for an evening of libations and liberation!
The power of drag is available to everyone – you just have to find S.H.O.E.S. that fit… You’ve heard of TEDtalks? Well she walks the walk and talks the talk!
Take a peek into the dressing room while this well seasoned queen shares stories, costumes, and life lessons that show you it’s possible to “channel your inner queen.”
Created and Performed by Claudia Hartout
When: Friday, January 30, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Where: Westbury Theatre, 10330 84 Ave NW
Cost: $26

Art Book Basics: Publish your Own Art Book at The Paint Spot
2026-02-02 18:00 - 21:00 | The Paint Spot, 10032 81 Avenue NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 1W8, Canada
Do you have a story or idea that needs exploring in written form? Do you have a collection of artwork that you want to share with a wide audience? In this deep dive into the publishing industry, participants will learn how to start their own publishing journey within the context of art books. Join visual artist, author, and founder of Wild Skies Press, Alexis Marie Chute, in a conversation about how to publish your own art book. Topics will include:
• How to get started with your own book—what do you need to have ready?
• How do you write text for an art book? How do you curate and order your book?
• Improve your understanding of the various publishing routes: self-publishing, hybrid publishing, and traditional publishing. Which is right for you?
• How do you translate the materials you already have—an artist statement, an email list, an active audience—into strong marketing materials for your new book?
You will leave this program with a deeper understanding of the publishing industry and where your artwork fits within this world. Alexis Marie Chute will be your guide into this exciting new phase of your career and will finish the evening with a Q&A period, leaving no stone unturned.
About the Instructor:
Alexis Marie Chute is a creative powerhouse—a bestselling author and award-winning artist, filmmaker, photographer, curator and publisher—whose work spans two decades. Her abstract paintings, portraits, photography, films, and literary works have been showcased globally, and her artwork is represented by the Art Gallery of Alberta. Her debut memoir, Expecting Sunshine (2017) was adapted into an acclaimed documentary film, followed by her Amazon-bestselling YA fantasy trilogy, including Below the Moon (2019), and Inside the Sun (2020). Her recent nonfiction books—Memorable Murals (2023), Moments in Focus (2024), and Project Sketchbook Volume 1 (2025)—celebrate Alberta’s rich culture and landscape. Chute curates the Red Brick Common, Wild Skies Art Gallery, and InFocus Photo Exhibit, and co-founded Wild Skies Press. She is also a passionate public speaker and educator.
To see more of Alexis’ work, check out her Website and Instagram:
Website: alexismariechute.com
Instagram: alexismariechute
When: Monday, February 2, 2026, at 6PM
Where: The Paint Spot, 10032 81 Ave NW
Cost: $50

An Indigenous Taste of the Market at Old Strathcona Farmers' Market
2026-02-11 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.

Fringe Theatre Presents: Evie and Alfie: A Very British Love Story
2026-02-14 19:30 - 21:30 | Fringe Theatre Arts Barns, 10330 84 Avenue, Edmonton, AB, T6E2G9
ONE NIGHT ONLY – February 14, 2026… Experience this brand-new comedic play from multiple award-winning FRINGE LEGENDS Alex Dallas (Horseface, Sensible Footwear) and Jimmy Hogg (The Potato King).
Evie & Alfie is a romantic comedy, a love story. At once a hilarious examination of enduring relationships—the ties that bind us together—and a nostalgic photo album that shows us the lives led by the titular couple.
We are introduced to the elderly retirees in their home, as they potter about making tea, bird-spotting and wondering whether Tuesday is in fact the day that the bins go out. Then, through a series of flashbacks, we see snippets of their lives—when they first met, a marriage proposal, their first foreign holiday, and birth of a child.
As we bounce between the past and the present, we learn the full-extent of what it takes to make their relationship work. Genuinely hilarious and relatable, Evie & Alfie is a story full of wit, verve, and heart.
Age Rating: Parental Guidance (PG)
This show contains: Adult Language/Content
Approximate Run Time: 60 minutes (no intermission)
When: Saturday, February 14, 2026, 7:30 PM
Where: Fringe Theatre Arts Barns | The Westbury Theatre, 10330 84 Ave NW
Cost: $26

Fringe Theatre Presents: Countries Shaped Like Stars
2026-02-17 - 2026-02-28, 2026-02-17, 2026-02-18 | 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

Teatro Live! Presents: I Meant What I Said by Stewart Lemoine
2026-02-19 19:30 - 21:00 | Varscona Theatre, 10329 83 Ave, Edmonton, AB, Canada
Approaching a milestone birthday, Dinah, a genial philosopher and girl about town, finds herself surrounded by a completely unexpected coterie of companions and is swept into an escapade of discovery and adventure in the most surprising series of locales.
Written by beloved Edmonton playwright Stewart Lemoine, I Meant What I Said is Lemoine’s first new play in seven years. Lemoine is a 10-time Sterling Award winner with over 80 produced plays, he is a master of witty, insightful comedy, and this long-awaited premiere will be well worth the wait!
Starring: Bella King, Sam Free, Jayce McKenzie, Nida Vanderham, and Eli Yaschuk
When: February 19 – March 8, 2026
Where: Varscona Theatre, 10329 83rd Ave NW
Cost: $42 for adults, $37 for seniors, and $25 for students
