Vertex Quartet: Strings & Keys
2026-04-24 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Edmonton) | 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

House of Hush Presents: The Big Burlesque Show
2026-04-25 18:30 - 21:30 | Varscona Theatre, 10329 83 Ave, Edmonton, AB, Canada
Big acts, big concepts, big burlesque! Join us at the gorgeous Varscona Theatre for The Big Burlesque Show on the big stage, featuring our Canadian Montréal-based headliner Zyra Lee Vanity!
Doors at 6:30pm / Show at 7:30pm. This show is approximately 2 hours with an intermission.
Early Bird Tickets: $30 + fees (available while quantities last)
Regular Admission: $35 + fees
VIP: $50 + fees (get a gift bag and a seat in the first 3 rows!)
Please note – burlesque is 18+

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

Sunday Markets at OSFM: One Year Anniversary
2026-05-03 11:00 - 15:00 | Old Strathcona Farmers’ Market, 10310 83 Ave NW, Edmonton
Sunday, May 3, from 11 AM to 3 PM at the Old Strathcona Farmers’ Market, and celebrate one year of Sunday Markets with our incredible vendors and us!
We’ve got free activities for everyone to enjoy, from a photobooth, live music, giveaways, games, face painting, and more🎲🎨📸 We are also very excited and proud to present the Old Strathcona Farmers’ Market Society Scholarship Awards to the successful applicant students at 1 PM!
Bonus: if the weather is nice, and we’ll have our patio seating out🌞 –double bonus, the first 25 customers through our doors will get a free market tote bag!🛍
When: Sunday, May 3, 2026, from 11 AM to 3 PM
Where: Old Strathcona Farmers’ Market, 10310 83 Ave NW
Cost: FREE

Shadow Theatre Presents: Autumn
2026-05-06 - 2026-05-24, 2026-05-06, 2026-05-07, 2026-05-08, 2026-05-09, 2026-05-12, 2026-05-13, 2026-05-14 and 6 more dates | Varscona Theatre, 10329 83 Ave, Edmonton, AB, Canada
Eccentric sisters Rose and Kathryn have never had an easy relationship. Now they must live and work together to urgently organize a wedding. As optimistic Rose embraces her later years, wealthy Kathryn battles over her most recent divorce. Amid the mounting chaos, the cake, the wine and the overly attractive gardener, the women will discover surprising new things about life and each other. A lighthearted and outrageously funny play about sisterhood, growing older, and finding laughter and hope in a life of constant change.
When: May 6-24, 2026, various dates
Where: Varscona Theatre, 10329 83 Ave NW
Cost: $1-$40, various ticket options

OddBird Art & Craft Fair
2026-05-08 17:00 - 21:00, 2026-05-09 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-10 10:00 - 16:00 | 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 this spring from May 8-10.
Our spring lineup features 70+ artists and community arts organizations from Edmonton and beyond. Get ready for colourful ceramics, indie literature, intricate beadwork, hand-dyed textiles, kids toys, art prints, and much more! We’ll have fresh coffee and snacks on site all weekend long.
When:
Friday, May 8, 2026, from 5-9 PM
Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 10AM – 5PM
Sunday, May 10, 2026, from 10AM – 4PM
Where: Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre, 8426 Gateway Blvd
Cost: $5 admission/kids are free + wares for purchase

Knifewear Spring Garage Sale
2026-05-09 10:00 - 2026-05-15 18:00 | 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 Saturday, May 9, 8am MDT online and 10am local in-store to Friday, May 15, at the end of the day.
When: May 9-15, 2026
Where: Knifewear Edmonton, 10816 82 Ave NW + online
Cost: FREE (items for purchase)

An Indigenous Taste of the Market at Old Strathcona Farmers' Market
2026-05-13 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.

HelloMarket hosted by LastCall Vintage Inc
2026-05-16 - 2026-05-17, 2026-05-16, 2026-05-17 | Station Park, 8115 Gateway Blvd, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 4A5, Canada
The HelloMarket will feature a lineup of local musicians playing on both Saturday & Sunday! The vendors will consist of Vintage Clothing, Jewelry & Accessories, Fresh Food & Desserts, and so many more local vendors. All located at the beautiful outdoor space at Station Park.
We’re so excited to host our first HelloMarket at our new home in Station Park, located on one of the busiest corners of Whyte Ave. With a built-out stage, permanent food and dessert vendors, and strong foot traffic, we’re ready to bring this event to life.
When: Saturday, May 16th from 12-7PM & Sunday, May 17th from 12-5PM
Where: Station Park, 8115 Gateway Blvd.
Cost: FREE, with items available for purchase

Community Garage & Bake Sale at Knox Church
2026-05-22 16:00 - 19:00 | Knox Church, 8403 104 St, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Come find great deals, homemade baking and other treasures at our annual garage sale. Proceeds from this year’s sale will go toward updating our 1950’s basement kitchen.
Community Donations (before the sale) are being accepted Tuesday, May 19th and Wednesday, May 20th from 10 am -2pm (Please use parking lot entrance to the north of the building)
When: May 22-23, 2026
Where: Knox Church, 8403 104 Street NW
Cost: FREE, items available for purchase
