Old Strathcona Business Association, Edmonton

The Black Dog Freehouse Presents: Halloween Spooky Bazaar
2024-10-20 14:00 - 19:00 (America/Edmonton) | The Black Dog Freehouse, 10425 82 Ave, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 2A1, Canada
A one day pop up sale of all things spooky and horror. Multiple vendors with spooky stuff including toys, comics, books, pottery, photography, jewelry, up-cycled, vintage & pre-loved clothing, posters and of course movies!

@djjazzyj_ro@thevault780@marigold_oldbutgold@vintagevault780bootique@mister_cadaver@playgiarhythm@saratrimmerpottery@lava_rotic@upswing_yegand more!

No entrance fee. 18+ event.

Halloween Critical Mass Bike Ride
2024-10-25 17:00 - 20:00 | Strathcona Backstreet Plaza, 10325 83 Ave, Edmonton, AB, Canada
Join YEG Bike Coalition on October 25th for a Halloween themed bike ride! They will be leaving Churchill Square at 5:30 then riding about 8km to the Strathcona Backstreet Plaza on 83rd Ave. There will be a post-ride social/cash mob with door prizes at the end in Old Strathcona, for those that would like to join!
This is is an all ages and abilities, family-friendly event. Children on cargo bikes, bakfiets, in trailers, etc. are welcomed to come and play. People on e-bikes, roller-blades, scooters or any other other micro-mobility devices are also welcome (basically anything that doesn’t have a gas motor)!
What is Critical Mass?
Critical Mass rides are to make visible the number of cyclists in a city and remind city administrators that we require safe, smart, and effective infrastructure to allow us to use our bicycles (or other human-scale devices like scooters, e-bikes, etc.).
Don’t forget to bring:

Halloween Costumes
Lights
Noise Makers
Signs (if safe to do so)
Camera
Helmets (Required for children; optional but recommended for adults)

This ride will have a Halloween theme to it because – it can be scary out there… and it shouldn’t be!
Please make sure your costumes keep you warm/dry, and don’t hamper your vision or mobility, etc. Let’s have some fun!
RSVP for this FREE family-friendly Halloween event on Eventbrite here.
Note: Lime will be offering a discount code for anyone that would like to use one of their e-bikes or scooters for the event. Please register if you would like to take advantage of this and to help us make sure there are enough scooters and bikes available from Lime!

Global Pet Foods: Pet Halloween Party
2024-10-26 11:00 - 17:00 | Global Pet Foods, 7904 104 Street, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E4C8, Canada
Global Pet Foods is throwing a Pet Halloween Pawty on October 26th that you don’t want to miss! Grab your furry friend and head down between 11 am to 5 pm for 15% off the entire store, a trick for treats promotion, and so much more!

Cosmopolitan Music Society Presents: In Good Company
2024-10-29 19:00 - 21:00 | Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre, 8426 Gateway Blvd, Edmonton, Canada
Join the Cosmopolitan Music Society Monday Band and the Edmonton Catholic Schools All City Band in a high energy evening of music and camaraderie. Repertoire will include toe-tapping marches, entertaining show tunes, and ballads sure to stir the heartstrings. Tickets $5 at the door.

Ha-Ha-Halloween
2024-10-31 19:00 - 20:30 | Rapid Fire Theatre, 10437 83 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 2C7, Canada
Get ready for a spooktacular night of laughs at Rapid Fire Theatre’s Ha-Ha-Halloween! Our talented improvisers will take the stage in full costume, ready to deliver spine-tingling scenes and hilariously horrifying stories — all made up on the spot. The best part? We want you to get in on the fun! Come dressed in your favorite Halloween costume and join in the eerie excitement.
But the thrills don’t stop there! After the show, stick around for a costume party where you can show off your look, mingle with the cast, and celebrate the season with tricks and treats.
When: October 31, 2024 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.

Dead Vinyl Society's Bring Out Your Dead! Vinyl Swap & Sale at the Faculty
2024-11-03 15:00 - 18:00 | The Faculty Special Events Centre, 10151 82 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 1Z5, Canada
Dead Vinyl Society celebrates vinyl culture by hosting fun events for record collectors, selectors, diggers and deejays. This includes the Bring Out Your Dead! swap and sale socials, and garage sales twice per year, featuring local DJs and artists. Bring Out Your Dead! invites people to buy, sell or trade records and meet the #yegdigs community.
BOYD at the Faculty on Whyte on Sunday, November 3 from 3-6 pm

Knifewear Fall Garage Sale
2024-11-04 - 2024-11-10 | 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, November 4, 8am MST online and 10am local in-store to Sunday, November 10, at the end of the day.
When: November 4-10, 2024
Where: Knifewear Edmonton, 10816 Whyte (82) Ave

Viva Clayworks Holiday Market
2024-11-09 - 2024-11-10 | Viva Clayworks, 10125 81 Avenue Nw, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 1W9, Canada
You’re invited to Viva Clayworks Holiday Market to shop local artists and warm up your winter with art you can hold!
Where: Viva Clayworks, 10125 81 Ave
When: November 9th and 10th from 10AM to 5PM

Intro to Marbling Class - Artelier Studios
2024-11-13 - 2024-12-04 | The Paint Spot, 10032 81 Avenue NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 1W8, Canada
Intro to Marbling – 4 Week Series with Cate Kuzik
In this workshop, you’ll explore Ebru, the ancient Turkish art of marbling. You’ll learn the preparation and equipment required, some of the traditional marbling patterns, and how to create them while discussing the various inks and paints used for each. Often described as “painting on water” Ebru is the traditional Turkish art of creating patterns by sprinkling and brushing pigments on the surface of a liquid and picking them up with paper or fabric, creating uniquely colourful fluid art.
About the Instructor:
Cate Kuzik or, Ochre Lea is multidisciplinary studio with a love of colour, traditional printmaking techniques and mechanical machinery. We aim during this increasingly mass production, digital age to create simple, colourful leather and paper goods made to last, handcrafted with care.
When: Wednesdays, NOV 13, 20, 27 and DEC 4, from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Where: Artelier Studio, 10045 81 Avenue NW, Edmonton AB (back alley entrance)
Cost: $245 ($215 + $30 Supply Fee)
Class Limit: 12 Students, Any Skill Level – Youth or Adult
Please note: Instructor will supply most supplies needed for this class, including sample packs of papers, fabric, leather and wood. Over 40 colours to marble with, allum and carrageenan trays and tools.

Holiday Photos at Sid's Selfie World
2024-11-14 - 2025-01-05 | Sid’s Selfie World, 10336 82 Ave, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Holiday sets/backdrops are coming to Sid’s Selfie World from November 14 to January 5, 2025. Enjoy taking pictures with friends and family in our 19 interactive and aesthetic sets with studio lighting. Don’t forget to bring your phone or camera to capture these festive (s)elfies!
Walk-ins are welcome or you can reserve via website or phone at 825-480-4102. Looking to have a selfie party? Ask us about our party room, available for an additional charge.

The Paint Spot Presents: 12 Days of Christmas at The Naess Gallery
2024-11-20 - 2024-12-31 | The Paint Spot, 10032 81 Avenue NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 1W8, Canada
Christmas Art Show and Sale
Original art is a wonderful Christmas gift idea! Back for popular demand, The Naess Gallery is pleased to exhibit art for sale by local art instructors from Artelier Studio and the staff of The Paint Spot. We encourage you to invest in art because it adds a unique touch to spaces in your home or office while supporting local talent. The show features many small, affordable pieces.
Art may be purchased in person ‘cash-and-carry’ or previewed in the scrolling the gallery below. Do you see something you like? You are invited to send an email or phone 780 432 0240 to put the item on hold. We will send you an invoice to pay online and pick-up later. We will hold unpaid art for 24 hours.

Intro to Bookbinding: Japanese Stab Binding & Pamphlet Stitch - Artelier Studios
2024-11-21 18:00 - 21:00 | The Paint Spot, 10032 81 Avenue NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 1W8, Canada
Intro to Bookbinding: Japanese Stab Binding & Pamphlet Stitch Workshop with Shelly Banks
Still looking for the perfect little book to quickly jot things down, or can’t find a pretty enough watercolour travel book to get inspired by? In this 3 hour class Shelly will take you step by step to learn two quick methods of bookbinding: the pamphlet book and the Japanese stab-bound book. The stab bound book is useful when dealing with heavier weight paper such as watercolour paper as it doesn’t require folding. Pamphlet books are great for stuffing in a back pocket for notes, keeping in your car, and great for handmade little hostess gifts.
About the Instructor:
Shelly is an award-winning coloured-pencil artist who also enjoys teaching indigo dyeing, acrylic, glass painting and how to make beeswax wraps. She loves exploring a wide range of mediums. Her current passion is oil painting as it creates so much luminosity and vibrancy. She has taught for The Paint Spot for over 6 years now – she loves it!
When: Thursday, November 21st, from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Where: Artelier Studio, 10045 81 Avenue NW, Edmonton AB (back alley entrance)
Cost: $75 ($50 + $25 Supply Fee)
Class Limit: 12 Students, Any Skill Level – Youth or Adult

Northern Lights Watercolour Landscape - Artelier Studios
2024-11-23 18:00 - 21:00 | The Paint Spot, 10032 81 Avenue NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 1W8, Canada
Northern Lights Watercolour Landscape with Francis Marte
Do you want to learn how to paint this Northern Lights in watercolour? The instructor will show you an easy method to paint this popular subject, that almost paints itself, using wet-on-wet free-flowing technique. The workshop will be done in three steps – painting the Northern Lights, distant cityscape and the snow filled hay bales in the foreground. You will also learn how to use masking fluid, splattering and the use of some gouache.
We will use several photo references that you can choose to your liking. The instructor will guide you step-by-step with demos and useful critiques so you can continue to paint these scenery on your future watercolour paintings!
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.
When: Saturday, November 23rd, from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Where: Artelier Studio, 10045 81 Avenue NW, Edmonton AB (back alley entrance)
Cost: $75 ($50 + $25 Supply Fee)
Class Limit: 12 Students, Beginners Welcome!
Please note: Most supplies are included in the supply fee. Instructor will provide watercolour paint, masking fluid, and photo reference. The Paint Spot will provide watercolour paper (Arches 300lb cold press), watercolour brushes (round #2, round #12, & flat #12), 2 palettes, kneadable eraser, masking tape, mounting board.

Hudson's on Whyte Presents: Firefighter Calendar Launch Party - Turn Up the Heat! 🔥
2024-11-23 19:00 - 23:30 | Hudsons Whyte, 10307 82 Ave NW, Edmonton, Canada
Get ready to turn up the heat with the 2025 Firefighter Calendar, brought to you by the Edmonton Firefighters Burn Treatment Society (EFBTS)! Join us at Hudsons Whyte for an unforgettable night to grab your calendar, enjoy the excitement, and support a fantastic cause. Each calendar is $25.00 CAD, with all proceeds supporting EFBTS and the Alberta Firefighters Burn Camp for Children. Shipping is available for $7.00, so you can still support even if you can’t make it!
Don’t miss the chance to meet some of the firefighters featured in the calendar and be part of a great cause! Please note: This event is 18+ only—no minors allowed.
Get your calendar here: Link to Buy
Cost: $25.00 CAD per calendar (plus $7.00 shipping if ordered online)

Upcycling Tins - Projects with Paper - Artelier Studios
2024-11-25 18:00 - 21:00 | The Paint Spot, 10032 81 Avenue NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 1W8, Canada
Upcycling Tins – Projects with Paper Workshop with Shelly Banks
Have great old vintage tins from cookies, make-up or even some of your grandmother gave you but hate to throw out? Well now you can put them to good use with style! Choose from decorative paper from The Japanese Paper Place (chiyogami, etc) or Lokta paper from Nepal or even old wrapping paper (birthday wrap or xmas wrap) you love but can’t bear to throw out either? Shelly will show you how to create beautiful upcycled tins for gift-giving, cookies, mementoes, or art supply holders by applying paper to edges effortlessly and then cap them off with the tops and bottoms. A great way to makes what’s old new again.
About the Instructor:
Shelly is an award-winning coloured-pencil artist who also enjoys teaching indigo dyeing, acrylic, glass painting and how to make beeswax wraps. She loves exploring a wide range of mediums. Her current passion is oil painting as it creates so much luminosity and vibrancy. She has taught for The Paint Spot for over 6 years now – she loves it!
When: Monday, November 25th, from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Where: Artelier Studio, 10045 81 Avenue NW, Edmonton AB (back alley entrance)
Cost: $50 + Supply List
Class Limit: 12 Students, Any Skill Level – Youth or Adult
Supply List:
1. Old tins to cover
2. Decorative paper of your choice
3. Matte gel (regular or heavy)
4. 1/2” flat or size 4 flat brush
5. Cutting mat—9 x 12 inches or larger
6. Small palette paper
7. Pencil for marking
8. Scissors
9. Suitable art clothes, hand towel, notebook, lunch, drink, and you!

Fringe Theatre Presents: Brother Rat
2024-11-26 - 2024-12-07 | The Backstage Theatre, 10330 84 Avenue NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Sickness, family, love, and noise. Punk Rock and concrete. A play with music, Brother Rat explores the triumphs and pitfalls of our mental wellness system through the lens of the band Theresa Give Me That Knife as they play a show in downtown Edmonton. Robby, Slayde, and Dianne play their instruments live in a ferocious bid to choose life ahead of grim survival and escape the tangled web of pipe and cable that has led them in and out of public housing.
Adapted from the song Brother Rat / What Slayde Says by Canadian punk band NoMeansNo.
When: November 26th to December 7th.
– Evenings 8:00PM, Saturday Matinees 2:00PM
Where: Fringe Theatre Arts Barns – Backstage Theatre, 10330 84 Ave NW

The Blank Who Stole Christmas
2024-11-28 - 2024-12-22 | Rapid Fire Theatre, 10437 83 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 2C7, Canada
The Blank is back! Rapid Fire Theatre’s annual holiday tradition returns to the stage in December 2024. THE BLANK WHO STOLE CHRISTMAS is a somewhat-familiar but always original improvised take on the holiday classic by a similar name. In this original Christmas musical, a cast of performers have memorized all their lines and rehearsed all their choreography, just to have it all ruined at a moment’s notice. In each performance of THE BLANK the main character is played by a different guest improviser playing a character of their choice. The main character hasn’t rehearsed with the rest of the cast and doesn’t know any of their lines. The cast doesn’t know who is crashing their performance until the moment it happens live on stage!
There are three versions of the show for various age groups and sensitivities;
Nice (all ages)
Safe for everyone! No swearing, and the Blank is going to be someone selected just for kids. Previous “Nice” Blanks include Barbie, Batman and Jack Skellington.
Naughty (14+ discretion advised)
You’ll hear some bad words, and you can expect some adult humour. Previous “Naughty” Blanks include The Devil, Gollum and Bob & Doug Mackenzie.
Nasty (18+)
Bad words guaranteed, and you’ll probably see some stuff that makes you blush. Previous “Nasty” Blanks include Scarface & Austin Powers.
When: November 28 – December 22, Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays & Sundays at various times.
Where: Rapid Fire Exchange, 10437 83 Ave

Odd Bird Art & Craft Fair - Holiday Weekend 1
2024-11-29 - 2024-12-01 | 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 for TWO WEEKENDS this winter: November 29 – December 1, and December 6-8.
Our winter lineup features 100+ 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.
Date: November 29th to December 1st
Time: Friday, 5-9 PM; Saturday, 10AM – 5PM; Sunday, 10AM – 4PM
Place: Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre, 8426 Gateway Blvd
Admission is $5 at the door, and kids get in free!

House of Hush Burlesque Presents: Clue Burlesque Murder Mystery
2024-11-30 | Varscona Theatre, 10329 83 Ave, Edmonton, AB, Canada
Step into the thrilling world of Clue Burlesque Murder Mystery with House of Hush on November 30! Get ready for a night of glamorous intrigue, playful mystery, and unexpected reveals. Who killed “Ms. Boddy”? Join our seductive sleuths and help unravel the crime. An adults-only evening of deadly fun you won’t want to miss!
Showtimes are Saturday, November 30th at 6:30 and 9:30 across the street at the Varscona Theatre.
Where: Varscona Theatre, 10329 83 Ave
Tickets: $25-$50
Please note: This is an 18+ show with mature themes and partial nudity.

Epic Market Presents: Ina Mo Pop-Up Dinner Series
2024-12-05 18:30 - 21:30 | Epic Market, 8115 Gateway Blvd #201, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 3X8, Canada
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to enjoy award-winning Chef JP Dublado’s exclusive and intimate private dinner series hosted at EPIC Market for 3 nights only! Experience a meal of a lifetime over 6 curated courses designed to engage every sense as Chef Dublado shares the story and inspiration behind each dish. This series will showcase familiar Filipino flavours cooked and served using modern fine dining techniques. Carefully selected beverage pairings are available for an additional fee as well as access to EPIC Market’s extensive cocktail, beer, and wine menu.
INA MO 6-Course Menu:
Seafood Duo Amuse Bouche: Philippine yellow fin tuna, cane vinegar kinilaw (ceviche), mango, pickles
Oyster, coconut lemongrass espuma
Duck Noodle: Confit duck, adobo fattened goose liver, poultry evap jus
Octopus Tocino. Tomato Salad: Salted duck egg, textures of tomato, shallots, sago crisp
Sisig: Pork Belly, calamansi, chicharon
Salpicao: Braised short rib, crab fat fried rice, dressed crab, atsara
Ube: Ube jam, white chocolate, leche flan sauce, toasted coconut curd, ube ice cream
**Curated drink pairings will also be offered for purchase on site.
When: Thursday, December 5th, at 6:30 PM
Where: Epic Market, #201 8115 Gateway Blvd
Tickets: $135 on Eventbrite

Odd Bird Art & Craft Fair - Holiday Weekend 2
2024-12-06 - 2024-12-08 | 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 for TWO WEEKENDS this winter: November 29 – December 1, and December 6-8.
Our winter lineup features 100+ 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.
Date: December 6th to 8th
Time: Friday, 5-9 PM; Saturday, 10AM – 5PM; Sunday, 10AM – 4PM
Place: Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre, 8426 Gateway Blvd
Admission is $5 at the door, and kids get in free!

Epic Market Presents: Ina Mo Pop-Up Dinner Series
2024-12-12 18:30 - 21:30 | Epic Market, 8115 Gateway Blvd #201, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 3X8, Canada
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to enjoy award-winning Chef JP Dublado’s exclusive and intimate private dinner series hosted at EPIC Market for 3 nights only! Experience a meal of a lifetime over 6 curated courses designed to engage every sense as Chef Dublado shares the story and inspiration behind each dish. This series will showcase familiar Filipino flavours cooked and served using modern fine dining techniques. Carefully selected beverage pairings are available for an additional fee as well as access to EPIC Market’s extensive cocktail, beer, and wine menu.
INA MO 6-Course Menu:
Seafood Duo Amuse Bouche: Philippine yellow fin tuna, cane vinegar kinilaw (ceviche), mango, pickles
Oyster, coconut lemongrass espuma
Duck Noodle: Confit duck, adobo fattened goose liver, poultry evap jus
Octopus Tocino. Tomato Salad: Salted duck egg, textures of tomato, shallots, sago crisp
Sisig: Pork Belly, calamansi, chicharon
Salpicao: Braised short rib, crab fat fried rice, dressed crab, atsara
Ube: Ube jam, white chocolate, leche flan sauce, toasted coconut curd, ube ice cream
**Curated drink pairings will also be offered for purchase on site.
When: Thursday, December 12th, at 6:30 PM
Where: Epic Market, #201 8115 Gateway Blvd
Tickets: $135 on Eventbrite

A Very Cosmopolitan Christmas - Traditional Favourites
2024-12-12 19:30 - 22:00 | Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre, 8426 Gateway Blvd, Edmonton, Canada
Enjoy a night of festive Christmas music to celebrate the holidays with family and friends. Featuring the Wednesday and Beginner Bands, and the Cosmopolitones Jazz Band.
When: Thursday, December 12th at 7:30 PM
Where: Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre, 8426 Gateway Blvd
Tickets: $20 for adults, $12 students (with ID, or under 18), and free for children under 5.

Messiah at the Market: It's going to be EPIC
2024-12-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Epic Market, 8115 Gateway Blvd #201, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 3X8, Canada
Celebrate the holidays with a magical night of music and community!
Messiah at the Market: It’s going to be EPIC
Visit Epic Market for a Messiah Sing-Along concert with the Edmonton Opera Chorus for an unforgettable night of music and holiday cheer!
Alongside the Edmonton Opera Core Chorus and other surprise performers, you’re invited to sing-along to one of the most beautiful, inspiring holiday soundtracks: Handel’s Messiah. With food, drinks, and a relaxed atmosphere, it’s the perfect way to embrace the festive spirit.
This is an exciting partnership with EPIC Market on Whyte Ave. If you’ve enjoyed Opera Pub, you’ll feel right at home! Arrive early to grab your spot, order some food, and get ready to sing your heart out alongside the Edmonton Opera Chorus.
Book your ticket now and be part of an inspired evening for the whole family. And here’s a bonus: Your $10 ticket doubles as a food and drink credit at EPIC Market on the night of the event.
Sing-Along with the Edmonton Opera Chorus
To ensure you’re part of the magic, printed scores will be available, along with QR codes for quick access to lyrics on your phone. However, you’re encouraged to BYOS (Bring Your Own Score) for the full experience! Whether you’re a seasoned singer or just love the sound of a choir, this is your chance to raise your voice with friends, family, and the Edmonton Opera community at EPIC Market.
Support iHuman and Spread the Warmth
In the spirit of giving, we’re partnering with iHuman, an incredible organization that supports high-risk youth in our city.
We invite you to bring donations of essential winter items, such as:

Socks
Mittens
Scarves
Other warm clothing items suitable for youth

Let’s come together to help Edmonton’s vulnerable youth stay warm this winter. Donations can be dropped off when you arrive at Messiah at the Market.
Don’t miss this one of a kind holiday experience. Reserve your spot today!
When: Friday, December 13th from 7-9 PM
Where: Epic Market, #201 8115 Gateway Blvd
Tickets: $12 on Eventbrite

A Very Cosmopolitan Christmas - Shostakovich Jazz Suite No.2, Contemporary Christmas
2024-12-14 14:30 - 17:00 | Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre, 8426 Gateway Blvd, Edmonton, Canada
Get into the holiday spirit at the Shostakovich Jazz Suite No.2, Contemporary Christmas. Featuring the Monday and Tuesday Concert Bands, and the Jazz Big Band.
When: Saturday, December 14th at 2:30 PM
Where: Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre, 8426 Gateway Blvd
Tickets: $20 for adults, $12 students (with ID, or under 18), and free for children under 5.

Messiah at the Market: It’s going to be EPIC
2024-12-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Epic Market, 8115 Gateway Blvd #201, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 3X8, Canada
Celebrate the holidays with a magical night of music and community!
Messiah at the Market: It’s going to be EPIC
Visit Epic Market for a Messiah Sing-Along concert with the Edmonton Opera Chorus for an unforgettable night of music and holiday cheer!
Alongside the Edmonton Opera Core Chorus and other surprise performers, you’re invited to sing-along to one of the most beautiful, inspiring holiday soundtracks: Handel’s Messiah. With food, drinks, and a relaxed atmosphere, it’s the perfect way to embrace the festive spirit.
This is an exciting partnership with EPIC Market on Whyte Ave. If you’ve enjoyed Opera Pub, you’ll feel right at home! Arrive early to grab your spot, order some food, and get ready to sing your heart out alongside the Edmonton Opera Chorus.
Book your ticket now and be part of an inspired evening for the whole family. And here’s a bonus: Your $10 ticket doubles as a food and drink credit at EPIC Market on the night of the event.
Sing-Along with the Edmonton Opera Chorus
To ensure you’re part of the magic, printed scores will be available, along with QR codes for quick access to lyrics on your phone. However, you’re encouraged to BYOS (Bring Your Own Score) for the full experience! Whether you’re a seasoned singer or just love the sound of a choir, this is your chance to raise your voice with friends, family, and the Edmonton Opera community at EPIC Market.
Support iHuman and Spread the Warmth
In the spirit of giving, we’re partnering with iHuman, an incredible organization that supports high-risk youth in our city.
We invite you to bring donations of essential winter items, such as:

Socks
Mittens
Scarves
Other warm clothing items suitable for youth

Let’s come together to help Edmonton’s vulnerable youth stay warm this winter. Donations can be dropped off when you arrive at Messiah at the Market.
Don’t miss this one of a kind holiday experience. Reserve your spot today!
When: Saturday, December 14th from 7-9 PM
Where: Epic Market, #201 8115 Gateway Blvd
Tickets: $12 on Eventbrite

A Very Cosmopolitan Christmas - Sing & Ring at Christmas
2024-12-15 14:30 - 17:00 | Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre, 8426 Gateway Blvd, Edmonton, Canada
Enjoy festive Christmas music played on handbells. Featuring the Cosmopolitan Chorus, Reverberations and Overtones Handbells.
When: Sunday, December 15th at 2:30 PM
Where: Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre, 8426 Gateway Blvd
Tickets: $20 for adults, $12 students (with ID, or under 18), and free for children under 5.

Epic Market Winter Wonderland
2024-12-20 - 2024-12-22 | Epic Market, 8115 Gateway Blvd #201, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 3X8, Canada
Welcome to EPIC Market Winter Wonderland! Check it out for 3 days of Christmas celebrations. Get ready to enjoy delicious food, a festive winter courtyard and second floor patio for Christmas photos and a fantastic atmosphere. This in-person event is the perfect way enjoy Christmas festivities on Whyte Ave🎅
This is a FREE to attend event with different tastings throughout the two floors of EPIC Market at the chefs tables, the 5 restaurants, and 2 bars. Throughout the day there will be music, vendors, an ICE Bar out on the patio and a beautiful Christmas photo taking opportunity!🎄
Together with their neighbours Epic Market will be offering an amazing Christmas experience, along with games and events for the whole family!✨
When: December 20th to 22nd, from 12-10 PM every day
Where: Epic Market, #201, 8115 Gateway Blvd

The Gathering: An Epic Market NYE
2024-12-31 18:00 - 2025-01-01 01:00 | Epic Market, 8115 Gateway Blvd #201, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 3X8, Canada
Welcome to The Gathering – An EPIC Market NYE Party! Spend New Year’s Eve at EPIC Market for a night of celebration and fun to ring in the New Year together. Get ready for an unforgettable evening filled with music, dancing, delicious food, and amazing company. This in-person event is the perfect way to say goodbye to the old year and welcome the new one with open arms. Don’t miss out on this epic party!
What’s included:🥂

Small tasting bites from each of the 5 stations with drink pairings
Music
An ICE Bar
Chef’s Table Tastings
Bubbly at Midnight
Plus a draw for tickets to an Oilers Game

Both floors are open to celebrate the New Year, with bubbly at midnight to ring in 2025.
Cocktails, wine and beer will be available for regular purchase throughout the night to go along with your tastings 🍻🍷🍸 Please note, this gathering of family and friends is open to all ages. However, attendees must be 18 years of age or older to consume alcohol. There will be a variety of zero-proof beverages available for purchase along with the full bar menu.
When: Tuesday, December 31st from 6 PM onwards
Where: Epic Market, #201 8115 Gateway Blvd
Tickets: $85 early bird deal until December 7th, or $99 regularly
Disclaimer: Tickets are non-refundable, but they are transferrable by reaching out to hello@epicmarket.ca

Champagne & Shenanigans
2024-12-31 21:30 - 2025-01-01 00:00 | Rapid Fire Theatre, 10437 83 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 2C7, Canada
Ring in the New Year with a night full of laughs, bubbly, and spontaneous fun! Join us at Rapid Fire Theatre for Champagne & Shenanigans, an unforgettable New Year’s Eve celebration.
Kick off the night with a high-energy improv performance featuring Rapid Fire’s finest, as they create comedy magic on the spot. After the show, the party keeps going with music, drinks, and festive vibes, all leading up to a spectacular countdown to midnight.
Dress to impress, sip on some champagne, and be part of a night of revelry, surprises, and non-stop shenanigans!
When: December 31, 2024 at 9:30PM
Where: Rapid Fire Exchange, 10437 83 Ave
