Old Strathcona Business Association, Edmonton

Bonfire Festival
2025-04-03 - 2025-04-05 | Rapid Fire Theatre, 10437 83 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 2C7, Canada
BONFIRE is Rapid Fire Theatre’s festival of new ideas! Each year our ensemble debuts a ton of new improv shows as part of this festival. Come see the next big thing!
When: April 3-5, 2025 at 7 and 9:30PM
Where: Rapid Fire Exchange, 10437 83 Ave

True North Soap Bar Presents: Intro to Cold Process Soap Making
2025-04-06 13:00 - 16:30 (America/Edmonton) | True North Soap Bar, 10150 82 Ave, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
We are pleased to begin offering soap classes!
This introductory soap class is using the cold process method. You will have a choice of 4-5 different scents.
What you will learn:

A brief history of soap making
Lye safety and handling
Basic steps and processes of soap making
Herbs and other natural additives
How to create your own recipe’s

What you will take home:

A full loaf of soap, which is approximately 10-12 bars, including the wooden soap mold with silicone liner.
The class recipe
Instructions to follow at home (pdf)
Extra supplies and materials if you desire (at additional costs)

When: Sunday, April 6, 2025
Where: True North Soap Bar, 10150 82 Ave, Edmonton AB
Registration/Costs: Register Here, $150

Grey-ish Anatomy
2025-04-18 - 2025-05-03 | Rapid Fire Theatre, 10437 83 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 2C7, Canada
Step into the chaotic world of Edmonton’s most unpredictable hospital, where the only thing certain is laughter! Greyish Anatomy is a hilarious, completely improvised parody of your favourite hospital dramas that stitches together drama, romance, and medical emergencies in ways you’ve never seen before.
Join our cast of quick-witted improvisers as they don their scrubs and dive into the high-stakes world of fictional surgery and steamy on-call room encounters. Will our doctors find love in the operating room, or will the scalpel cut too deep?
No script, no plan—just pure comedy, created on the spot based on your suggestions. Whether you’re a die-hard fan of the genre or just in need of some gut-busting laughs, this is one prescription you’ll want to fill. It’ll leave you in stitches!
When: April 18 to May 3, 2025, Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays at 7PM
Where: Rapid Fire Exchange, 10437 83 Ave
Tickets:
General Admission: $20
Student Admission: $10. Please present a valid student ID at the box office when you check in.
Thursdays are Pay-What-You-Will

Cosmopolitan Music Society Presents: Thursday Night Jazz
2025-04-24 19:00 - 21:30 | Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre, 8426 Gateway Blvd, Edmonton, Canada
It’s time to party with the CMS Jazz Big Band and Cosmopolitones! Join the CMS jazzers in an evening of toe-tapping favourites from swing, to latin, to funk at the Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre.
Thursday, April 24th @ 7 pm (doors at 6 pm)
Thursday Night Jazz Party featuring CMS Jazz Big Band (conducted by Dale Chapman) & the Cosmopolitones (conducted by Hannah Gray)
Tickets (online): Adults $20, Students $12. Children under 5 free. $25/$15 at the door.

Cosmopolitan Music Society Presents: Travelling Through Time: CMS Chorus and Reverberations Handbells
2025-04-27 14:30 - 16:30 | Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre, 8426 Gateway Blvd, Edmonton, Canada
Spring Sundays at Cosmo continues…
CMS Chorus and Reverberations Handbells join together for an afternoon of moving and exciting repertoire that highlights the talents and unique sounds of the human voice and English handbells. You will hear songs from Canada and the British Isles, Oscar Galian’s Saleso, Art Maddox’s Kumquatrain Express, Andrew Balfour’s Ambe, and a collection of songs from Liverpool’s Fab Four: The Beatles!
The Reverberations, under the baton of Tammy-Jo Mortensen will “Go the Distance” (from Hercules), perhaps into “Pan’s Forest” (Edmonton composer Dorothy Kelker), or maybe we’ll take a train ride (Chattanooga Choo Choo), or a ship (Pirates of the Caribbean) or maybe we’ll just relax in nature (Introspection), by former Edmonton, now BC composer John Hooper) and celebrate spring (Now the Green Blade Rises and also All Creatures of Our God and King)
Sunday, April 27th – Concert at 2:30 pm (doors at 1:30 pm) at Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre, 8426 Gateway Blvd. Edmonton
Tickets (online): Adults $20, Students $12. Children under 5 free. $25/$15 at the door.

Rice & Mysticism: The Second Wash at Coterie
2025-04-27 18:30 - 21:00 | Coterie Restaurant & Bar, 10330 80 Ave, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 1T9, Canada
Rice & Mysticism: A Six-Course Love Letter to Filipino Food
Step into a guided culinary journey that traces the spiritual and cultural history of rice in pre-colonial Philippines — through six unforgettable courses, where every dish shares one humble, powerful ingredient: rice.
Award-winning local chef Earl Briones invites you to Rice & Mysticism, an immersive dining experience that explores the stories, rituals, and myths surrounding the grain that shaped civilizations. As you savour each course, Chef Earl will share personal reflections and ancestral histories, inspired by his own Kapampangan roots — a region once known for its abundant rice cultivation. From childhood favourites reimagined, to dishes inspired by harvest rituals and ancient traditions, this dinner is a love letter to home, heritage, and the shared table. Storytelling woven into the evening, bringing to life the rich history of rice in Filipino culture. Learn about ancient harvest rituals, rice deities, and the ways rice has shaped not just cuisine, but community.
What to expect:

A guided six-course tasting menu, featuring rice in every dish — yes, even dessert!
Storytelling woven into the evening, bringing to life the rich history of rice in Filipino culture.
Learn about ancient harvest rituals, rice deities, and the ways rice has shaped not just cuisine, but community.
A chance to connect with Edmonton’s growing Filipinx food scene and culture
Limited seats — book early to secure your spot!

Taste history. Celebrate culture. Share the table.
When: Sunday, April 27th at 6:30 PM
Where: Coterie Restaurant & Bar, 10330 80 Ave NW
Cost: $95, tickets available on Eventbrite

Shadow Theatre Presents: Where You Are
2025-04-30 - 2025-05-28 | Varscona Theatre, 10329 83 Ave, Edmonton, AB, Canada
Sisters Glenda and Suzanne live a peaceful retirement selling homemade jam on Manitoulin Island. This summer, their usual concerns – trying to orchestrate sightings of their handsome veterinarian neighbour and preparing for the visit of Suzanne’s grown daughter, Beth, are complicated by a secret the sisters can no longer contain. When Beth arrives with secrets of her own, the three women have to face things that will change their lives and relationships forever.
When: April 30 – May 28
Where: Shadow Theatre in The Varscona Theatre, 10329 83 Ave
Cost: Starts at $25

Grey-ish Anatomy - Closing Night Party
2025-05-03 23:00 - 2025-05-04 00:00 | Rapid Fire Theatre, 10437 83 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 2C7, Canada
Calling all doctors, nurses, and drama lovers! Join us for a night of wild medical mayhem as we celebrate the grand finale of Grey-ish Anatomy, Rapid Fire Theatre’s hilarious improvised take on hospital dramas. After the final stitches are sewn, we’ll scrub up and dive into an after-party full of impromptu activities, themed cocktails, and plenty of surprises to resuscitate the night! Come dressed in your best scrubs, lab coats, or hospital chic for a night of laughter that will have you in stitches—literally!
When: May 3, 2025 at 11PM
Where: Rapid Fire Exchange, 10437 83 Ave
Tickets:
General Admission: $5

Knifewear Edmonton Presents: A Book Signing with Kirstin Graves
2025-05-08 16:00 - 18:00 | Knifewear Edmonton, 10816 82 Ave, Edmonton, AB, T6E 2B3, Canada
Join Kristin Graves, owner of Fifth Gen Farms, for a signing of her book ‘The Garlic Companion’ at Knifewear Edmonton on Thursday, May 8, from 4-6pm. Kristin will also have a range of her garlic products available for sale during the event! This event is totally free and open to the public, so come down and check it out!

OddBird Art & Craft Fair - Spring Edition
2025-05-09 - 2025-05-11 | Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre, 8426 Gateway Blvd, Edmonton, Canada
Edmonton’s newest and chirpiest indie art market, OddBird Art & Craft Fair, is landing in Old Strathcona from May 9-11 this spring!
Our spring vendor lineup features 70+ artists and community arts organizations from Edmonton and around Alberta. Get ready for colourful ceramics, indie literature, intricate beadwork, art prints, whimsical handcrafted creatures, and much more! We’ll have fresh coffee and snacks from our friends at Balay Coffee on site all weekend long. Admission is $5 at the door, and kids get in free!
When: May 9-11, 2025
Times:
– Friday from 5-9PM
– Saturday from 10AM – 5PM
– Sunday from 10AM – 4PM

Where: Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre (8426 Gateway Boulevard)

Knifewear Spring Garage Sale
2025-05-12 08:00 - 2025-05-19 10:00 | Knifewear Edmonton, 10816 82 Ave, Edmonton, AB, T6E 2B3, Canada
The week-long Garage Sale is the most exciting time of the year to visit Knifewear! Every year, we visit our friends in Japan to find the hottest new knives and the best deals they have to offer. The event has grown to be legendary amongst chefs and knife aficionados, as well as with everyday people who love a deal as much as they love to cook. Folks line up first thing on Monday in anticipation of the knives we get, and while the action mostly happens on Monday, there are great deals to be had all week.
The sale runs from Monday, May 12, 8am MDT online and 10am local in-store to Monday, May 19, at the end of the day.

The Paint Spot Presents: Learn to Draw Hands
2025-05-12 18:00 - 21:00 | Artelier Studios by PaintSpot, 10045 81 Ave, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 1W7, Canada
Hands are one of the most expressive parts of human anatomy. They are also the bane of most artist’s existences. They can be incredibly frustrating to understand and translate to paper. In this workshop, students will run through a series of modules and exercises, focusing on how to approach, construct, and understand how to draw the human hand.
This class will also promote Sketchbook experimentation. Finding the joy of drawing and figuring things out. Making mistakes is not something to shy away from, but something that helps build confidence and reinforce a stronger understanding of the medium.
About the Instructor:

Daniel is a cartoonist and illustrator based out of Edmonton. He has had produced art for numerous galleries and restaurants across Edmonton. His blend of tradition and classical anatomy mixed with modern cartooning has made a big splash in the community.

Suggested Supplies:
1. Sketchbook
2. Coloured leads (either mechanical or coloured pencil; at least 3, one dark, medium and light colour)
3. Sharpener
4. A pencil, notebook, snack, drink, and your own PPE (mask, hand sanitizer)
When: Monday, May 12th from 6:00-9:00 PM
Where: Artelier, 10045 81 Ave NW, Edmonton (back alley entrance)
Cost: $60 per person
Class limit is 15 students. Any skill level – youth or adult is welcome.
You will receive a 20% discount on all art supplies from your registration until the end of the class!

Rapid Fire Theatre Presents: The Royal Zissou Academy
2025-05-16 - 2025-06-07 | Rapid Fire Theatre, 10437 83 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 2C7, Canada
Dearest Audience,
Rapid Fire Theatre invites you to experience a show like no other. Come join our cast as we celebrate the whimsy of WES ANDERSON by performing a never-been-seen, never-been-written, off-the-cuff, improvised Wes Anderson story.
When: May 16th to June 7th
Where: Rapid Fire Theatre, 10437 83 Ave NW, Edmonton
Cost: $20+ fees per person (GA), $12+ fees per person (Student/Senior)

The Paint Spot Presents: Pet Portrait in Pastel
2025-05-17 10:00 - 16:00 | Artelier Studios by PaintSpot, 10045 81 Ave, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 1W7, Canada
Join renowned artist David Shkolny for an engaging portrait painting workshop! Perfect for artists of all levels, this class will guide you through essential techniques to bring your portraits to life. Submit your photo in advance or use one provided in class. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from a celebrated instructor with over two decades of teaching experience.
Beginning with a well-constructed sketch, build up layers of colour to capture the light and textures of your pet. Following step-by-step instructions you will gain a great understanding of the key techniques you can take with you in the future. Please email studio@paintspot.ca before the class with your photo to ensure it has the right ingredients for a good portrait (photos will also be provided if you don’t have one).
About the Instructor:
David Shkolny grew up in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta. He has a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design (1992). He has been teaching painting and drawing since 2001. David’s artwork is in collections across Europe and North America as well as the Canada Council. Recent public commissions include a painting for Fort Saskatchewan City Hall as well as a pastel for the Kaye Edmonton Clinic.
Suggested Supplies:

Set of good quality soft (chalk) pastels (Sennelier, Schmincke are good brands) minimum of 24 (the more, the better). It’s helpful to have a set of Nupastel in addition to the ones mentioned (they are harder, but good for detail and blending). The cheaper sets will not have good colour adhesion.
Augment the set with some good darks, (almost black) like purple, red and green, as the palette will have more of the dark hues for much of the work.
Pastel Premier paper 12 x 16” in Italian Clay – 1-2 sheets
Soft vine charcoal medium thickness (about ¼” diameter), not too skinny as they break easily and not too fat
Kneadable eraser, 18″ ruler, masking tape, smooth drawing board around 14 x 18” (Masonite Panel works)
Small bottle of isopropyl alcohol (70-99%) and a couple of flat brushes used for acrylic or oil in ¾” and ¼”
Apron (protects clothes from pastels), suitable art clothes, snack, drink, and your own PPE (mask, hand sanitizer)

When: Saturday, May 17th from 10 am to 4 pm
Where: Artelier, 10045 81 Ave NW, Edmonton (back alley entrance)
Cost: $80 + supply list per person
Class limit is 15 students. Beginners welcome!
You will receive a 20% discount on all art supplies from your registration until the end of the class!

The Paint Spot Presents: Silk Scarf Painting Workshop
2025-05-18 12:30 - 17:30 | Artelier Studios by PaintSpot, 10045 81 Ave, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 1W7, Canada
Join artist, Anatasia Machinski to learn the art of silk painting! Join us for a creative workshop using vibrant Pebeo Setasilk paints, metal applicator tips, and water-based resist techniques. Perfect for beginners and seasoned artists alike. Supplies provided. Don’t miss this colorful experience! In this 1-day class, Anastasia will guide you through the painting process and how to apply water based resist. At the end of your class, you will go home with your very own stunning creation – a beautifully painted, personalized silk scarf!
About the Instructor:
Anastasia has a flair for silk painting. She has been painting on fabrics for more than 15 years. She has classes on the subject on online platforms like Skillshare and YouTube. Art has always been a huge part of her life and a couple of years ago she decided to dive in, be the artist she always wanted to be, and share it with you. She is very excited to be teaching art to you next!
The Paint Spot will supply: Habotai Silk Scarves, Pebeo Setasilk Fabric Paints (pink, blue, yellow, & green), 0.9mm Metal Applicator Tip, 1/2oz Jacquard Applicator Bottle, Jacquard Water Based Resist, Table Salt
Instructor will supply: Cut-out cardboard frames for stretching silk scarf on
You Bring:

Watercolour brushes (small and large)
If the student has a design in mind – bring your own Pebeo Setasilk Fabric Paints or Jacquard Dye-na-Flow paints. We will provide pink, blue, yellow, and green Setasilk paints. Please note: Setasilk and Dye-na-Flow will not mix/work together.
Reference image you may want to use
Suitable art clothes, notebook, snack, drink, and your own PPE (mask, gloves, hand sanitizer)

Most supplies are included in the supply fee.
When: Sunday, May 18th from 12:30-5:30 PM
Where: Artelier, 10045 81 Ave NW, Edmonton (back alley entrance)
Cost: $115 per person
Class limit is 12 students. Any skill level – youth or adult is welcome.
You will receive a 20% discount on all art supplies from your registration until the end of the class!

The Paint Spot Presents: Beginner Embroidery Workshop
2025-05-22 18:00 - 21:00 | Artelier Studios by PaintSpot, 10045 81 Ave, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 1W7, Canada
Join fibre artist Darcy Hoover for a hands-on embroidery class where you’ll design and stitch a botanical image using basic embroidery techniques. Learn how to transfer designs, create foundational stitches, and finish your work. Perfect for beginners! Darcy brings 30+ years of experience and training from the Royal School of Needlework. In this course you will choose from a selection of botanical images and design and stitch the image using basic embroidery stitches. Your instructor will provide graphics, videos, and in-person advice on design, stitch choices, and technique. When your botanical image is finished it can be framed within the hoop.
About the Instructor:
Darcy is a local fibre artist who has been embroidering for about three decades. In addition to her years of experience, she has completed the Certificate in Technical Hand Embroidery program from the Royal School of Needlework in London UK and is working on their follow-up Diploma program. Darcy is a member of and on the board for the Edmonton Needlecraft Guild and has taught embroidery classes through the guild.
Please Bring:
1. Glasses or magnifying glass if needed and Needlethreader if needed (optional)
2. Pencil, eraser, scissors, suitable art clothes, hand-towel/tea-towel, notepad, lunch, drink, and your own PPE (mask and hand sanitizer)
When: Thursday, May 22nd from 6:00-9:00 PM
Where: Artelier, 10045 81 Ave NW, Edmonton (back alley entrance)
Cost: $70 per person
Class limit is 12 students. Beginners welcome!
You will receive a 20% discount on all art supplies from your registration until the end of the class!

The Paint Spot Presents: Make a Figurative Sculpture
2025-05-24 10:00 - 16:00 | Artelier Studios by PaintSpot, 10045 81 Ave, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 1W7, Canada
Join us for a hands-on workshop inspired by Swiss sculptor Alfredo Giacometti. Learn to create elongated human forms using foil, clay, and everyday materials, with techniques in motion, balance, and finishes like patina effects. Led by seasoned sculptor Herman, this class is perfect for beginners and includes tips on presentation and metal electroforming. Add a unique sculpture to your garden! Students will be introduced to the medium of foil/clay paint, finishes and coloured patina effects. Herman will discuss presentation and authenticity when it comes to completing your projects. The class will also include a Q/A talk on the process of metal electroforming your sculptures.
About the Instructor:
Close to four decades of public art, Herman has touched people, communities and schools by promoting his talent. Born in 1950, and second child in a family of eleven, he was born in Quebec and in 1953, his family moved to St. Edouard (County of St. Paul). In 1977, he established his family business (HuB Designs) by making concrete and cedar signs, golf furniture, bronze monuments, sculptures and awards. His first art lessons were under the tutelage of renowned local artist Margo Lagasse. He claims “She will always remain one of my greatest inspiration.” He later went to College of Art in Calgary, multiple art workshops and programs and attended Arizona School of Fine Art. He also belongs to such prestigious association as the VAC (St. Paul Visual Art).
Instructor will supply most materials (included in supply fees)
You bring:

Suitable art clothes, notebook, lunch, drink, and your own PPE (mask, hand sanitizer)

When: Saturday, May 24th from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Where: Artelier, 10045 81 Ave NW, Edmonton (back alley entrance)
Cost: $100 per person
Class limit is 12 students. Any skill level – youth or adult is welcome.
You will receive a 20% discount on all art supplies from your registration until the end of the class!

EPIC Market Presents: The Y.E.G Project Salsa Na'Ma
2025-05-24 21:00 - 23:30 | 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

The Paint Spot Presents: Encaustic Painting Workshop
2025-05-25 12:30 - 17:30 | Artelier Studios by PaintSpot, 10045 81 Ave, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 1W7, Canada
Join artist Erinn Evans for a fun and creative encaustic painting class! Learn the art of painting with melted hot wax to create a vibrant bee-inspired masterpiece to welcome spring. Perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike. Erinn will guide you through the basics of painting with encaustics, as well as several techniques for creating texture and pattern that will enable you to create your very own 10 x 10” encaustic painting of a bee on a colourful background to celebrate the return of spring! This class is perfect for those new to encaustics as well as those wanting to expand their knowledge on the subject.
About the Instructor:
Erinn Evans is an encaustics artist working out of her home studio in Sherwood Park, Alberta. who has been working in encaustics for the past five years. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Education with a minor in Art and has previously taught for the Leduc Arts Foundry.
The Paint Spot will supply: 12×12″ cradled birch panel, encaustic medium, encaustic paint, patterned Washi papers (Chiyogami), masking tape, heat plates, heat guns, sculpting tools, paper towels, India ink, oil pigment sticks, brushes
Instructor will supply: Stencils, reference photos, vine charcoal, cooking spray, information handouts
You bring:

Washi papers of your choosing (optional)
Reference image you may want to use
Suitable art clothes, notebook, lunch, drink, and your own PPE (mask, hand sanitizer)

Most supplies are included in the supply fee.
When: Sunday, May 25th from 12:3-5:30 PM
Where: Artelier, 10045 81 Ave NW, Edmonton (back alley entrance)
Cost: $120 per person
Class limit is 10 students. Any skill level, including beginners, is welcome.
You will receive a 20% discount on all art supplies from your registration until the end of the class!

EPIC Market Presents: Ways with Words Open Mic Night
2025-05-27 18:00 - 21:00 | Epic Market, 8115 Gateway Blvd #201, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 3X8, Canada
Join us from 6 to 9 PM every 4th Tuesday of the month for Open Mic Night hosted by Turn It Up Radio! Each evening, local performers will treat us to everything from songs, poetry, theatre, to comedy as EPIC Market gets a little wordier!
When: May 27, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Where: EPIC Market, 8115 Gateway Blvd
Cost: FREE

Teatro Live Presents: On the Banks of the Nut
2025-05-29 - 2025-06-15 | Varscona Theatre, 10329 83 Ave, Edmonton, AB, Canada
One of Lemoine’s zippiest screwball comedies returns in its first revival since 2010. In this uniquely bucolic escapade, an affably inept federal talent agent and a plucky temp embark on a hare-brained talent quest in rural Wisconsin in 1951. Their madcap project involves bird-watching, pie, the music of Mahler, a pair of embattled star-crossed lovers, and the abruptest civic election in history, all at the curiously appointed Nut River Lodge.
When: May 29th to June 15th, 2025, Evening performances start at 7:30 PM | Sunday Matinees start at 2 PM
Where: Varscona Theatre, 10329 83rd Ave
Tickets: $42 for adults. $37 for seniors, and $25 for students. All seats for Sunday matinees are $33.

EPIC Market Presents: Neutral Ground Youth Music Jam
2025-05-29 18:30 - 21:30 | Epic Market, 8115 Gateway Blvd #201, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 3X8, Canada
Get ready for a night of amazing local talent hosted by EPIC Market and presented by Secret Garden Studios! Join us for a family-friendly live music event supporting young artists in our community! Enjoy a vibrant night of performances from emerging YEG musicians, with free admission for all ages! Let’s come together, support young talent, and help grow Edmonton’s local music scene.
When: May 29, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Where: EPIC Market, 8115 Gateway Blvd
Cost: FREE, or $20 VIP experience, or by donation.

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

The Paint Spot Presents: Paint a Succulent in Watercolour
2025-05-31 10:00 - 16:00 | Artelier Studios by PaintSpot, 10045 81 Ave, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 1W7, Canada
Join renowned watercolor artist Francis Marte for an engaging and inspiring workshop where you’ll learn to create stunning, realistic watercolor scenes. Perfect for beginners and enthusiasts, this session offers live demos, personalized guidance, and creative techniques to elevate your skills. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from a celebrated artist! Succulents are a popular subject and they are a fabulous motif to start with as a watercolor beginner. This class is for all levels, so whether you’re a hobby artist just starting with watercolor, or a seasoned artist looking to learn a new skill, you’ll learn a variety of techniques.
About the Instructor:

Francis Marte is a realistic watercolourist with years of professional experience. He has participated in various exhibits and has been featured in international watercolour publications. Francis possesses a strong sense of artistry, consistently displayed in all his art pieces. He is a well regarded watercolour instructor for emerging watercolourists.
Please Bring:
1. Handful of kitchen paper towels, ballpoint pen, 2 containers for water
2. Suitable art clothes, hand towel, notebook, snack, drink, and your own PPE (mask, hand sanitizer)
When: Saturday, May 31st from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Where: Artelier, 10045 81 Ave NW, Edmonton (back alley entrance)
Cost: $105 per person
Class limit is 12 students. Any skill level – beginners welcome!
You will receive a 20% discount on all art supplies from your registration until the end of the class!

The Paint Spot Presents: Learn to Paint with Acrylics
2025-06-02 18:00 - 21:00 | Artelier Studios by PaintSpot, 10045 81 Ave, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 1W7, Canada
Join us for a creative and inspiring art session where individuals of all ages and skill levels can explore their artistic potential. Through step-by-step guidance, you’ll learn to express yourself while connecting with nature-inspired subjects like wildlife, flora, and fauna. Don’t miss this opportunity to bring color and creativity into your life! If you’re new to painting or looking for a relaxing afternoon to unwind in a creatively encouraging atmosphere, this is the class for you! Instructor Tara creates a warm and welcoming environment, so you’ll be sure to feel at ease!
About the Instructor:
My art evolution began as a child with passionate curiosity and has developed into a greater purpose to encourage, enable and advocate creativity within ourselves and our communities.
Years of exploring numerous forms of art has called me to share the gift of artful expression through detailed step-by-step instruction to all ages and skill levels. Nature, wildlife, flora and fauna are the main subjects that fill my canvases ranging from traditional realism and impressionism to modern, abstract, contemporary and freestyle.
Supply List:
1. 16×20” stretched canvas or canvas board
2. Suitable art clothes, notebook (optional), snack, drink, and your own PPE (mask, hand sanitizer)
Instructor will provide: Acrylic paints, canvas, brushes, palettes and easels
When: Monday, June 2nd from 6:00-9:00 PM
Where: Artelier, 10045 81 Ave NW, Edmonton (back alley entrance)
Cost: $55 per person
Class limit is 15 students. Any skill level – youth or adult is welcome.
You will receive a 20% discount on all art supplies from your registration until the end of the class!

Fruit Loop Presents: Pride Block Party
2025-06-07 12:00 - 23:00 | The Grindstone Comedy Theatre & Bistro, 10019 81 Ave NW, Edmonton
Join us on June 7th as we take over 81st Avenue in front of the Grindstone Theatre for our annual outdoor block party in support of Rainbow Refuge. From drag brunch, story time, live music, DJ sets, and a vendor market, there’s so much to do as we celebrate our community and 2SLGBTQIA+ vibrancy. This event is free of charge and open to all ages – doggos welcome!
Full Schedule
11:00am – Festival opens
12:00pm – Saturday Drag Brunch
1:30pm – Drag Story Time
2:30pm – Live Music
5:00pm- Haus of Art takeover
6:00pm – Community remarks
6:45pm – Drag Showcase
7:45pm – DJ Set
8:45pm – Live Comedy
9:15pm – Fruit Loop Drag Showcase
When: Saturday, June 7th from 12-11 PM
Where: Grindstone Theatre + 81 Ave, 10019 81 Ave NW, Edmonton AB
Cost: FREE

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

The Black Dog Presents: Vintage & Collectible Pop Up Market
2025-06-08 14:00 - 19:00 | The Black Dog Freehouse, 10425 82 Ave, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 2A1, Canada
The first Black Dog Vintage & Collectible Pop Up Market of 2025 will be on Sunday, June 8th, in the Black Dog Barking Lot. Shop a variety of vendors and find treasures like:

Vintage clothing, jewelry, accessories and decor.
Up-cycled garments.
Cool kitsch and collectibles.
Oddities & curios.
Toys, books, games, records, movies and more!

The Black Dog patio is fully licensed, so enjoy an adult beverage before, after, or while you shop!
Multiple vendors. Free entry.
Ps. The Black Dog is a minors prohibited licensed area, so children and babies are not permitted. Sorry!

When: Sunday, June 8, 2025 from 2-7 PM
Where: The Black Dog Freehouse, 10425 Whyte Ave
Cost: FREE to attend, beverages available for purchase

The Paint Spot Presents: Learn Arabic Calligraphy
2025-06-09 18:00 - 21:00 | Artelier Studios by PaintSpot, 10045 81 Ave, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 1W7, Canada
Discover the beauty, precision, and sophistication of this elegant artform! In this 2 evening workshop , you will gain insight into the historical and cultural importance of Arabic calligraphy and develop your skills. Learn to form the 28 letters of Kufic Script properly and come away from the class with new skills and new appreciation of the ancient art of writing by hand, not keyboard! One of the biggest challenges for Najm’s students is how to learn to write from right to left. Through well-honed teaching techniques and exercises, Najm shows his students how to master this form of writing and in the process, challenges them to a new way of creative thinking. Whether or not you are a calligrapher, you will be intrigued by the new possibilities in mark making, and your understanding of form and space will gain precision and depth. By the completion of your course, you will be able to write your name in the Kufi script!
About the Instructor:

Welcome to the exquisite world of Arabic calligraphy! As we journey forth together in this course you will discover the beauty,precision, and sophistication of his elegant art form, gain insight into its historical and cultural importance,and develop your skills as you explore different script styles.
We will begin with correct preparation, techniques and tools, and go on to explore the Arabic alphabet by learning to write one script. You’ ll learn to form the 28 Arabic letters properly. You will come away from the class with new skills and a new appreciation of the ancient art of writing by hand, not keyboard! Whether or not you are a calligrapher, you’ll be intrigued by the new possibilities in mark making,and your understanding of form and space will gain precision and depth.
Suggested Supplies:

Suitable art clothes, hand towel/tea towel, soft cloths for brushes, notebook, snack, drink, and your own PPE (mask, hand sanitizer)

When: Monday, June 9th and 16th from 6:00-9:00 PM
Where: Artelier, 10045 81 Ave NW, Edmonton (back alley entrance)
Cost: $120 per person
Class limit is 15 students. Any skill level – youth or adult is welcome.
You will receive a 20% discount on all art supplies from your registration until the end of the class!

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
