Old Strathcona Business Association, Edmonton

The Witchery Market 2023
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
2023-12-16 11:30 - 15:00 | 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.

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

Urban Sketching Week
2024-05-01 - 2024-05-07 | Whyte Avenue, Edmonton, Canada
Coming up May 1-7, 2024 is International Urban Sketchers Week.
It’s an event happening all over the world and open to anyone interested in urban sketching.
We’ve put together a list of daily prompts to inspire you for the week and are connecting with a few other local groups and The Paint Spot to share the love of drawing in our community. The themes will focus in on the Old Strathcona area but the prompts are general enough that you should be able to join in on the fun and sketch from anywhere.

Jennifer Berezan Live
2024-05-04 19:00 - 21:30 | Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre, 8426 Gateway Blvd, Edmonton, Canada
Singer-songwriter Jennifer Berezan, an artist who called Edmonton home for a period of time, returns to Edmonton for a concert at the Cosmopolitan Music Society in the heart of Strathcona on Saturday May 4.

Berezan comes to Edmonton with a deep songbook that now covers ten album releases that started with her 1988 release Eye of the Storm. Other titles include Returning (2002) that was a cross-cultural work incorporating chants and recorded in a 6000 year old temple, her 2005 offering End of Desire that included guest performances from Bruce Cockburn and Emily Sailers of the Indigo Girls, and her most recent release Belonging that was released in late 2022. Belonging has received critical acclaim and great press including a feature story in a European edition of Rolling Stone magazine.

For this concert Berezan will be in the company of singers Chris Webster and Anthony Costello. Webster has opened for kd lang, The Band, Asleep at the Wheel and is featured on countless albums. She’s also been Berezan’s musical partner for 25 years.

Details:

doors at 7 pm / show at 8 pm
Bar / concession will be available
Tickets are $36 – No physical or electronic tickets will be provided. You will need to have your order confirmation ready at the door. Tickets may also be purchased over the phone at 780−420−1757

Jane's Walk Tour - Reimagining the Public Realm in Old Strathcona
2024-05-05 11:00 - 12:30 | Strathcona Backstreet Plaza, 10325 83 Ave, Edmonton, AB, Canada
Join the Old Strathcona Public Realm Strategy team and the Old Strathcona Business Association, to envision a new future for parks, plazas, parking lots, sidewalks, alleys and streets in the Old Strathcona area. This Jane’s Walk will highlight a few of the draft strategy’s proposed (future) actions, while showcasing some of the OSBA’s recent investments to improve the visitor experience.
When: Sunday, May 5th at 11:00 AM
Where: Strathcona Back Street Plaza (located across the street from the farmers’ market)
Hosts: Cherie Klassen, OSBA Executive Director; Marco Melfi, OSPRS Principal Planner; Carley Holt, OSPRS Principal Planner
Please note, the walk will be outside on sidewalks/hard surfaces.
To learn more about Jane’s Walk visit their website here.
Click here to reserve your free ticket to participate in the Old Strathcona Jane’s Walk.

Spring OddBird Art & Craft Fair
2024-05-10 - 2024-05-12 | Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre, 8426 Gateway Blvd, Edmonton, Canada
Edmonton’s newest and chirpiest indie art market, OddBird Art & Craft Fair, is flying into Old Strathcona from May 10-12, 2024. The inaugural OddBird lineup features 65 artists and 3 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! Roasti Coffee will be on site all weekend serving up coffee and treats. Admission is $5 at the door, and kids get in free!
When: May 10-12, 2024
Times:
– Friday, May 10 from 5-9 PM
– Saturday, May 11 from 10 AM – 5PM
– Sunday, May 12 from 10 AM – 4 PM
Where: Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre (8426 Gateway Blvd)

Knifewear Spring Garage Sale
2024-05-13 10:00 - 2024-05-20 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 Monday, May 13, 8am MST online and 10am local in-store to Monday, May 20, at the end of the day.

Knifewear Spring Garage Sale
May 13-20
Knifewear Edmonton, 10816 Whyte Ave

Lester Quitzau w/ Sandro Dominelli - Presented by Cosmopolitan Music Society
2024-05-24 19:00 - 21:30 | Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre, 8426 Gateway Blvd, Edmonton, Canada
Multi Juno Award winning roots music artist Lester Quitzau, and one of Canada’s most creative, tasteful and multi award winning drummers – Sandro Dominelli will be performing at Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre (OSPAC) 8426 Gateway Boulevard in Edmonton on May 24.
Presented by the Cosmopolitan Music Society, the duo will perform new material as well as fresh interpretations of songs from Lester’s 35 year career span. Many of Quitzau’s followers have watched his career with love and loyalty in what began as a solid traditional folk/ blues foundation apprenticeship in the funky working-class bars of Alberta’s capital city, to that which has grown into an eclectic and constantly evolving musical journey.
His unique style and fluidity on slide, acoustic and electric guitars, coupled with well crafted songs and warm vocals, are the fruits of this musical journey.
Having played together in many situations, beginning 29 years ago with the then touted supergroup, ‘ A Love Supreme’ , Lester Quitzau and Sandro Dominelli, will again explore the space between the notes, as much as the notes themselves, locking into open spontaneous grooves where anything is possible.
Tickets are $30 (including taxes + service charges) | Bar / concession will be available.
When: Friday, May 24th doors at 7 pm, show at 7:30 pm
Where: 8426 Gateway Blvd

NEWLIFE Clothing Presents: Open House Vol. 2
2024-05-25 12:00 - 18:00 | NEWLIFE Clothing, Rear Entrance, 10012 79 Avenue Nw, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E1R5, Canada
NEWLIFE is opening up their doors for a second time May 25th. You’ll be able to shop their entire collection of 1,400+ hand picked vintage pieces from the 90’s and earlier. They will also have two jewelry brands popping up where you can accessorize with some permanent jewelry or handmade rings made from vintage cutlery. Don’t miss out on this even and the exclusive deals and items that will be there!
When: Saturday, May 25, 2024, 12-6 PM
Where: 10012 79 Ave (rear of building), NEWLIFE Clothing
Learn More: www.newlifeclo.ca

Grindstone Theatre Presents: Hotdog Social
2024-05-26 16:00 - 21:00 | The Grindstone Comedy Theatre & Bistro, 10019 81 Ave NW, Edmonton
Our Hotdog Social promises something for everyone! Treat yourself to an unforgettable culinary experience, mingle with fellow enthusiasts, and immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere created by Chef Robin Wasicuna, an Indigenous chef in Sombak’e (Yellowknife) on Chief Drygeese Territory, Treaty 8, and our passionate team.
For just $25, reserve your seat and indulge in an experience like never before. Your ticket
includes:
● All-you-can-eat BBQ (Hot Dogs, Burgers and more) crafted by Chef Robin Wasicuna.
● Exclusive drink specials
● 90 minute bookings on our outdoor mural garden patio
● Punk rock music
● Complimentary sampling of our new summer menu
● Exciting door prizes, including gift certificates
When: Sunday, May 26, 2024, from 4-9 PM
Where: 10019 81 Ave, Grindstone Theatre

Disco in the Parking Lot!
2024-05-31 17:00 - 23:30 | The Grindstone Comedy Theatre & Bistro, 10019 81 Ave NW, Edmonton
This year, the 4th annual Disco in the Park Festival becomes…DISCO IN THE PARKING LOT!
This year’s Disco In The Park music festival has condensed down into one epic day and night event in partnership with the Fruit Loop X Grindstone Theatre Society Pride Block Party weekend. An outdoor disco party, dancing in the streets in the center of the city, plus multiple wild late night after party events within walking distance! Fully licensed, food available, and unreal DJ sets and live performances all day from local talents and headlining guests from around the world. Kick off your summer with us for unforgettable vibes.
The Deets:
When: Friday, May 31st, Starting at 5PM
Where: Grindstone Theatre, 10019 81 Ave
Tickets: https://www.showpass.com/discointhepark2024/

Pride Street Festival - Presented by Fruit Loop
2024-06-01 11:00 - 22:00 | The Grindstone Comedy Theatre & Bistro, 10019 81 Ave NW, Edmonton
Fruit Loop is excited to kick off Edmonton’s Pride month again to bring you some incredible 2SLGBTQ+ programming this June in support of our friends at Rainbow Refuge!!!
We’re partnering with our besties at the Grindstone Theatre June 1 for a FREE, ALL AGES, Pride kick-off of epic proportions. Pride activities will be returning to Old Strathcona in west Ritchie AKA the garage district as we host a series of outdoor live performances, drag shows, dancers, photo booths, community booths, workshops, food trucks, beer gardens and late night dance parties to start Pride month off with a bang.
SATURDAY JUNE 1 | GRINDSTONE THEATRE GROUNDS (ALL AGES)
OUTDOOR MAIN STAGE (ALL AGES)
11:00am – Gates open
12:00pm – Drag Brunch – BrunchaLinta ft. Ladonna Stone and friends!
1:30pm – Drag Story Time
2:30pm – Live Music
4:00pm – YEG Ballroom Showcase + Discussion
5:30pm – Haus of Art Takeover Artasia
6:00pm – Welcome + Happy Pride Remarks
6:45pm – Treaty 7 Drag Showcase produced by Cedar T.
9:00pm – Finale Performance Showcase

Red Dirt Skinners Live at the Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre
2024-06-06 18:30 - 21:30 | Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre, 8426 Gateway Blvd, Edmonton, Canada
Described by Roots Music Canada as “The Pink Floyd of Folk Music” the Red Dirt Skinners are the multi-award winning multi-instrumentalist husband and wife team of Rob and Sarah Skinner. Widely regarded as one of the most innovative acts to come out of the UK in recent years.
The duo cross more genres than would make sense to mention and have won National and International Awards in Rock Folk Blues Country Roots Alt-Rock and Songwriting. It would be fair to say that if you like songs influenced by Pink Floyd Simon and Garfunkel Supertramp Queen David Bowie coupled with some epic storytelling humour and heartfelt emotions you’ll love a Red Dirt Skinners concert.
With male and female harmonies blending together as one voice and Sarah’s trademark soprano saxophone solos you will be swept along by the refreshingly different sound of the Red Dirt Skinners.
A Red Dirt Skinners concert combines captivating storytelling with knowing lyricism and outstanding musicianship. The Skinners have a natural rapport with their audiences and their live shows are a wonderful experience; a musical journey to remember. Be prepared for laugh-out-loud lyrics followed by songs sure to pull at your heartstrings. Rob and Sarah Skinner will steal your hearts. Don’t miss their show!
Location: 8426 Gateway Blvd
Time: Doors at 6:30 PM, show at 7:00 PM
Tickets are available here.

Urban Development Institute Edmonton Presents: The New Old Strathcona Field Trip
2024-06-13 15:00 - 19:00 | Strathcona Town Centre, 7915 104 Street, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Arguably one of Edmonton’s most commercially active neighbourhoods, Old Strathcona is seeing an evolution and renaissance. Explore the new development projects that are underway and hear from the city builders behind them.
During this Field Trip, we will hear from:

Andrew McLellan, City of Edmonton
Cherie Klassen, Old Strathcona Business Association
Chris Dulaba, Go Group
And more!

We will visit:

Station Park
Strathcona Back Street
Crawford Block
Raymond Block
Strathcona Hotel
The Hat
West Ritchie
And more!

When: June 13, 2024 from 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Start Location: Strathcona Town Centre Parking Lot (7915 104 Street Edmonton, AB)
We will end the tour at a local venue for a social gathering with appetizers and a beverage, included with your ticket.
This will be a walking public tour, please wear comfortable shoes.
Tickets are available on Eventbrite
Deadline to register is Thursday, June 6, 2024.

Weekend Market off Whyte
2024-06-15 - 2024-06-16 | Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre, 8426 Gateway Blvd, Edmonton, Canada
Discover a treasure trove of unique offerings from over 35 local vendors at the Weekend Market this weekend!
They are kicking the summer events off with a lovely market at The Old Strathcona Performing Arts
8426 GATEWAY BLVD (behind the Old Strathcona Farmers Market).
Coffee & Sweet Eats, Permanent Jewelry
Photo Op – Music & More!
Swag Tote Bags for the first 15 shoppers in line on both days!
No tickets are required to attend this event.
Where: Old Strathcona Performing Arts, 8426 Gateway Blvd
When: Saturday, June 15, 2024 from 10 am to 4:00 pm & Sunday, June 16, 2024 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
