Old Strathcona Business Association, Edmonton

The Witchery Market 2023
2023-10-20 16:00 - 2023-10-22 16:00, 2023-12-15 16:00 - 2023-12-17 16:00 (America/Edmonton) | Acacia Hall, 10433 83 Avenue NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 2C7, Canada
Don’t miss the Magic! Witchy vendors, crafts, tarot readers, free presentations, & more. Free to attend.

Strathcona & Farmers Market Food Walk Tour
2023-10-21 11:30 - 15:00, 2023-10-28 11:30 - 15:00, 2023-11-04 11:30 - 15:00, 2023-11-11 11:30 - 15:00, 2023-11-18 11:30 - 15:00, 2023-11-25 11:30 - 15:00, 2023-12-02 11:30 - 15:00, 2023-12-09 11:30 - 15:00 and 1 more date | Light Horse Park, 10324 85 Ave #10316, Edmonton, AB, Edmonton, 6E-5R3, Canada
Join us on a journey as we experience various cultures which have helped shape Edmonton to become what it is today. This fun & exciting Food Walk Tour adventure includes mouthwatering Chef curated cuisines from Sorellina Cafe, Strathcona Farmers Market and Chianti. Along the way we will explore Edmonton’s oldest standing buildings, take photos on murals all while enjoying the architectural splendor of Strathcona. You will have lots Instagrammable photo opportunities on this tour.

The Cauldron Market
2023-10-28 11:00 - 2023-10-29 16:00 | Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre, 8426 Gateway Blvd, Edmonton, Canada
Join the Cauldron Market for their last Edmonton event in 2023. Find 25+ witchy, weird and wonderful artists, makers, tarot reader and more.
The Cauldron is all-ages and free to attend.

Blood on the Clocktower
2023-10-31 18:00 - 23:00 | The Hexagon Board Game Cafe, 10750 82 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, 6E 2A8, Canada
Join us for an evening of cocktails filled with MURDER, MYSTERY, and DECEPTION in a social deduction game of good vs evil. We will be decorating the cafe to help create an immersive experience. The more players the better!

The Market off Whyte: Indie Craft & Art Show
2023-11-11 10:00 - 16:00 | Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre, 8426 Gateway Blvd, Edmonton, Canada
The Market off Whyte is an awesome holiday shopping indie event featuring the creativity of local and province wide Crafters, Designers and Artisans. Uniqueness and different is what makes this show so exciting. So if you are looking for a fun and affordable selling opportunity in a one of a kind experience, join us.

Winter Whyte Light Up 2023
2023-11-25 16:00 - 19:00 | Dr. Wilbert Mcintyre Park, Edmonton, Canada
Old Strathcona’s favourite winter event is back for yet another awesome year! Join us on the last Saturday of November as Dr. Wilbert McIntyre Park lights up with more lights than ever. Performers will be entertaining the public all evening and many local partners are coming together for giveaways and to celebrate the beginning of the holiday season. There are plenty of activities for adults and children alike. From photo booths to story reading, and even a ticketed drag show to cap off the night! It’s fun for the whole family!
Check out our website link below for full details.

New Year's Eve Kids Countdown
2023-12-31 15:00 - 20:00 | The Faculty Special Events Centre, 10151 82 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 1Z5, Canada
Visit The Faculty Event Centre for a fun-filled New Year’s Eve celebration for kids! Get ready to welcome the new year with excitement and joy with a fantastic lineup of activities planned to keep your little ones entertained. Face painting, crafts, music & games.
The highlight of the night is the 7 o’clock faux countdown with snacks and juice “chapagne” being served. Your kids will have a blast as we say goodbye to the old year and hello to the new one.

Fringe Theatre Presents: The Spinsters
2024-01-16 - 2024-01-27 | Fringe Theatre Arts Barns, 10330 84 Avenue, Edmonton, AB, T6E2G9
Cinderella’s Ugly Stepsisters are back. This time, it’s their ball.
The Ugly Stepsisters cordially invite you back to the Palace, just like the good old days. Doesn’t everyone love a ball? The pageantry, the elegance, the romance…but now it their ball and their rules. The world’s most infamous stepsiblings are ready to dish the dirt. What scandals hide within the glittering facade? What was Cinderella really like? Are the stepsisters really vapid? Vindictive? Victims?
The Spinsters is a seductive feast featuring mesmerizing movement, magical dresses, and stunning shadow puppetry. It’s a deliciously disruptive dark comedy for adults brought to life by some of the most innovative designers and creators from across Western Canada.
Evening performances at 8PM, matinees at 2PM.
Located in the Westbury Theatre, inside the Fringe Theatre Arts Barns.
Age Rating: 14A
Contains violence, sexual content, sexual violence, adult language/content, eating disorder/body image, mental illness/disorders, drugs/alcohol, smoke/fog, swearing

Sweet Treats & Latte Festival 2024
2024-02-10 00:00 - 2024-02-25 23:30 | AB
Our Sweet Treats & Latte Festival returns February 10, 2024! Check out all the details at our festival web page.

Fringe Theatre Presents: Vástádus eana/ The answer is land
2024-02-18 19:30 | Fringe Theatre Arts Barns, 10330 84 Avenue, Edmonton, AB, T6E2G9
A powerful performance focused on community and tales of resistance. Norway’s Indigenous Sámi people are at the heart of the work by Elle Sofe Sara.
Community and kinship between people, with nature and with the earth we all share, are the main themes of Vástádus eana/ The answer is land. The choreography is inspired by demonstrations, Sámi spiritual practices and formation dance, and features Sámi yoiking (singing).
Written specially for the performance by composer and professor of yoik (Sámi traditional songs), Frode Fjellheim, the polyphonic yoik works as a supportive pillar throughout the work. Fjellheim showcases the breadth of yoik and a new way of working with polyphonic yoik.
Doors at 7PM, Performance at 7:30PM. Please dress warmly and for the weather conditions. The audience will gather inside the Westbury Lobby at the Fringe Theatre Arts Barns before the performance. The performance will begin outdoors near the Fringe Theatre Arts Barns, and the audience will move indoors to the Westbury Theatre for the rest of the performance. Theatre seating is general admission.
There are no spoken words in the performance that will need translation; some yoik lyrics are in Sámi. English translations are provided in the digital playbill.

Waffle Bird Turns 2!
2024-02-24 11:00 - 20:00 | Waffle Bird, 8116 101 Street, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Waffle Bird is celebrating its second birthday on Saturday, February 24th from 11 am to 8 pm!
To celebrate, you can enjoy $2 baby bird sandwiches (limit of 2/customer) and a chance to win a $200 gift card! Every $20 spent will earn you an entry to win.
These promotions are available in-store only and quantities may be limited. No seating on premises so plan accordingly.
See you then!

SkirtsAfire 2024
2024-02-29 19:00 - 2024-03-10 15:00 | Whyte Avenue, Edmonton, Canada
SkirtsAfire is back in Old Strathcona and celebrating its 12th anniversary. SkirtsAfire is a theatre and multidisciplinary arts festival featuring women running February 29th – March 10th, 2024! They create space for artistic excellence to be cultivated, experienced and passed on.
SkirtsAfire takes place in various venues in the heart of Old Strathcona and the French Quarter: including their MainStage play Mermaid Legs by Beth Graham at Gateway Theatre.
Ready to be inspired? Take a stroll along Whyte and take part in an interactive found poetry display, then stop in at Chianti Cafe and enjoy some singer-songwriters! Whether you’re looking for dance, theatre, concerts or workshops – there’s something for everyone! Check out their full event calendar here.

Cosmopolitan Music Society Presents: Spring Series 2024 Jazz Orchestra
2024-03-08 19:30 - 22:00 | Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre, 8426 Gateway Blvd, Edmonton, Canada
Unleash the rhythm and swing with the Cosmopolitan Music Society Jazz Orchestra! 🎶
Get ready to immerse yourself in a night of toe-tapping melodies as the Jazz Orchestra takes center stage to kick off the CMS Spring Series 2024. This inaugural event marks the beginning of nearly two full months of Friday night concerts as we play in Spring through March and April.
Mark your calendars, gather your friends, and join us on March 8th for an unforgettable start to the CMS Spring Series. Experience the energy, groove, and improvisation that only jazz can offer. It’s a night you won’t want to miss!
Performing at the Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre
8426 Gateway Blvd, Edmonton AB
Doors at 7:15 PM
Concert Starts at 7:30 PM
General Admission Seating
Tickets:
Early Bird: $23.13 (including fees)
Adult: $28.41 (including fees)
Student: $17.87 (including fees)
Free for 5 yrs & under

Cosmopolitan Music Society Presents: Spring Series 2024 Monday Band
2024-03-15 19:30 - 22:00 | Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre, 8426 Gateway Blvd, Edmonton, Canada
Dive into the heart of the Cosmopolitan Music Society with the Monday Band at the Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre on March 15th!
Join us for a showcase of the pinnacle of Cosmopolitan Music Society Concert Band Programming. This performance is a testament to the dedication and skill of our members, making it a must-attend event for music enthusiasts. Come witness the elevated standard of community music on March 15th.
Performing at the Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre
8426 Gateway Blvd, Edmonton AB
Doors at 7:15 PM
Concert Starts at 7:30 PM
General Admission Seating
Tickets:
Early Bird: $23.13 (including fees)
Adult: $28.41 (including fees)
Student: $17.87 (including fees)
Free for 5 yrs & under

Love Local MRKT
2024-03-16 10:00 - 16:00 | St. Anthony Meeting Centre, 10425 84 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Love Local Market returns to Old Strathcona with a fun and bustling market filled with all of your favorite local YEG vendors. Support local and shop small from 40+ vendors including FLASH tattoos, permanent jewellery, baked goods, candles, self care, gold jewelry, pet items, apparel, art and MUCH more!

Cosmopolitan Music Society Presents: Spring Series 2024 Tuesday Band
2024-03-22 19:30 - 22:00 | Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre, 8426 Gateway Blvd, Edmonton, Canada
Join us for an evening of music as the Cosmopolitan Music Society Tuesday Band takes the stage at the Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre on March 22nd!
Experience the vibrant sounds of our community’s talented musicians, showcasing their skills in an array of classical and contemporary pieces. The Tuesday Band represents the essence of community music programming, delivering an engaging performance that strikes a perfect balance between skill and accessibility.
This event celebrates the spirit of our local musicians and their commitment to creating beautiful music together. Join us for a memorable night community music on March 22nd.
Performing at the Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre
8426 Gateway Blvd, Edmonton AB
Doors at 7:15 PM
Concert Starts at 7:30 PM
General Admission Seating
Tickets:
Early Bird: $23.13 (including fees)
Adult: $28.41 (including fees)
Student: $17.87 (including fees)
Free for 5 yrs & under

Easter at the Old Strathcona Farmers' Market
2024-03-30 08:00 - 15:00 | Old Strathcona Farmers’ Market, 10310 83 Ave NW, Edmonton
Celebrate Easter Saturday at the Farmers’ Market! Join us for a festive event filled with giveaways, fresh produce, artisan goods, and more! Don’t miss out on the fun and the chance to win exciting prizes. Mark your calendars and hop on over for a delightful Easter experience for the whole family!

March 30th
Saturday 8-3 pm
146 makers, bakers, and growers to shop local with!

Live Music that’s Hoppin’!
Come out and hop while you shop with music by local performing artists! We’re joined by two amazing performers this weekend.

Harpist – 9:30 am – 11:30 am
K4t Gr4m – 11:30am – 2:00 pm

Ps. Feel free to tip our buskers- you will find them at the Café stage!
Family Fun Activities!
There’s something fun for everyone to feel at home at the farmers’ market!

Easter Bunny Visit from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Easter Egg + Sticker Giveaways – All day!
Lee Conrad the Draw Guy Caricatures – All day!
James Grasdal Cartooning Classes 10:00 am – 12:00 pm & 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Get your tickets online: www.jamesgrasdal.com
Plus: Three Eggs-citing Giveaways!

A Giant Tulip Bouquet Giveaway Draw 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Kid’s colouring draw, the prize is worth $50
Family Easter Basket draw worth $150

Cosmopolitan Music Society Presents: Spring Series 2024 Reverberations & Overtones Handbells
2024-04-12 19:30 - 22:00 | Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre, 8426 Gateway Blvd, Edmonton, Canada
Experience the enchanting symphony of handbells as the Cosmopolitan Music Society proudly presents a joint concert featuring our two dynamic handbell ensembles – Reverberations and Overtones. Join us for an evening that illuminates the collaborative essence of handbell music at its finest!
Delve into the unique world of handbell ensembles, where precision meets harmony in a captivating display of musical collaboration. The Cosmopolitan Music Society Reverberations and Overtones, each with their distinct charm, will unite their talents to create a delightful tapestry of sound.
In a handbell ensemble, each ringer is responsible for a specific set of bells, and through meticulous timing and teamwork, the collective result is a harmonious melody that transcends individual contributions. The gentle chime of handbells, guided by the skillful hands of our ensemble members, creates a mesmerizing auditory experience.
Join us for an evening that celebrates the collaborative spirit of handbell music, as our ensembles showcase the versatility and expressive range of this unique musical medium.
Performing at the Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre
8426 Gateway Blvd, Edmonton AB
Doors at 7:15 PM
Concert Starts at 7:30 PM
General Admission Seating
Tickets:
Early Bird: $23.13 (including fees)
Adult: $28.41 (including fees)
Student: $17.87 (including fees)
Free for 5 yrs & under

Fringe Theatre Presents: Basic Training
2024-04-16 - 2024-04-27 | The Backstage Theatre, 10330 84 Avenue NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Written and performed by Kahlil Ashanti, Basic Training chronicles Ashanti’s time on tour as a comedian, actor, dancer, and soldier while enlisted in the U.S. Air Force as a member of the elite entertainment troupe ‘Tops in Blue.’ Less than 24 hours before departing for boot camp, a life-altering event forces him home to face the childhood he was trying so hard to forget. A staggering twenty-three characters, all dexterously played by Ashanti, guide Audiences through this award-winning true story.

Evening performances at 8PM, matinees at 2PM.
Located at the Backstage Theatre.

Cosmopolitan Music Society Presents: Spring Series 2024 Wednesday Band & Guest
2024-04-19 19:30 - 22:00 | Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre, 8426 Gateway Blvd, Edmonton, Canada
Immerse yourself in the journey of the Cosmopolitan Music Society Wednesday Band—a novice-to-intermediate level ensemble that prioritizes Cosmo’s commitment to musical education! Join us at the Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre on April 19th for an evening that combines musical exploration with community camaraderie!
Discover the educational essence of community music as the Wednesday Band showcases pieces carefully selected for their instructional significance. This ensemble emphasizes the joy of learning and collaborative music-making, making it an ideal event for those eager to witness the progress of budding musicians.
From foundational classics to educational contemporary pieces, the repertoire promises an insightful experience for both performers and audience members. This event is a celebration of growth, community support, and the educational mission of the Cosmopolitan Music Society.
Performing at the Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre
8426 Gateway Blvd, Edmonton AB
Doors at 7:15 PM
Concert Starts at 7:30 PM
General Admission Seating
Tickets:
Early Bird: $23.13 (including fees)
Adult: $28.41 (including fees)
Student: $17.87 (including fees)
Free for 5 yrs & under

Cosmopolitan Music Society Presents: Spring Series 2024 Chorus
2024-04-26 19:30 - 22:00 | Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre, 8426 Gateway Blvd, Edmonton, Canada
Immerse yourself in the power of vocal harmony as the Cosmopolitan Music Society Chorus takes the stage for an unforgettable concert experience!
Get ready to be captivated by the rich and soulful melodies presented by the CMS Chorus, a collective of passionate voices joining forces to promise an evening filled with music and showcasing the versatility and vocal prowess of our talented choristers.
Under the skilled direction of our conductor Jamie Burns, the Chorus will weave a tapestry of emotive and harmonious performances that resonate with the audience. Whether you’re a fan of traditional choral arrangements or modern vocal compositions, this concert has something to enchant every ear.
Join us for a celebration of community, unity, and the sheer joy of making music together. The Chorus brings people from all walks of life together to create a harmonious blend that transcends individual voices. It’s an experience that will linger in your heart long after the final note has been sung.
Performing at the Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre
8426 Gateway Blvd, Edmonton AB
Doors at 7:15 PM
Concert Starts at 7:30 PM
General Admission Seating
Tickets:
Early Bird: $23.13 (including fees)
Adult: $28.41 (including fees)
Student: $17.87 (including fees)
Free for 5 yrs & under
