Old Strathcona Business Association, Edmonton

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 (America/Edmonton) | 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

The Red Shirt Diaries
2025-01-10 - 2025-01-25 | Rapid Fire Theatre, 10437 83 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 2C7, Canada
Calling all Trekkies! The Red Shirt Diaries is an improvised trek through space starring the hilarious hive-mind of Rapid Fire Theatre. Join the intrepid crew on their multi-media journey; every episode is different! Based on your suggestions the crew of the USS IMPROVISE will boldly improvise a show never seen before complete with an interactive video set design.
The Red Shirt Diaries has played to sold out audiences at the Bonfire Festival and Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival. Previous runs have featured guest stars such as Hannah Spear (Star Trek Discovery) Clare McConnell (Star Trek Discovery) Mark Meer (Mass Effect) and Mayor Don Iveson.
When: January 10-25, 2025, Thursdays, Fridays, and 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

True North Soap Bar Presents: Intro to Cold Process Soap Making
2025-01-19 13:00 - 16:30 | 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, January 19, 2025
Where: True North Soap Bar, 10150 82 Ave, Edmonton AB
Registration/Costs: Register Here, $150

Shadow Theatre Presents: Bea
2025-01-22 - 2025-02-09 | Varscona Theatre, 10329 83 Ave, Edmonton, AB, Canada
Shadow Theatre presents a unique and joyful play about dying with dignity. Bea is lively, naughty and full of life. When she asks something of her Mother that no parent would want to be asked, and her best friend something beyond the call of duty, they are both forced to challenge the boundaries of their own compassion.
When: January 22 – February 9
Where: Shadow Theatre in The Varscona Theatre, 10329 83 Ave
Cost: Starts at $25

The Red Shirt Diaries - Closing Night Party
2025-01-25 23:00 - 2025-01-26 00:00 | Rapid Fire Theatre, 10437 83 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 2C7, Canada
Join us for the ultimate send-off as we celebrate the closing night of Rapid Fire Theatre’s “The Red Shirt Diaries”! Step into the final frontier for a late night performance art party like no other. Channel your inner captain, Vulcan, or Klingon, because cosplay is encouraged! The night will feature immersive sci-fi activities, spontaneous performances, and galactic fun, all in tribute to your favorite space explorers. Whether you’re a die-hard Trek fan or new to the universe, this event promises an evening of out-of-this-world entertainment. Beam up your friends, and let’s make this closing night legendary!
When: January 25, 2025 at 11PM
Where: Rapid Fire Exchange, 10437 83 Ave
Tickets:
General Admission: $5

True North Soap Bar Presents: Intro to Cold Process Soap Making
2025-02-02 13:00 - 16:30 | 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, February 2, 2025
Where: True North Soap Bar, 10150 82 Ave, Edmonton AB
Registration/Costs: Register Here, $150

Wildfire Festival
2025-02-03 - 2025-02-16 | Rapid Fire Theatre, 10437 83 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 2C7, Canada
Wildfire is Rapid Fire Theatre’s annual teen improv festival, and one of the largest teen theatre events in Canada! Wildfire Festival is made up of three different events: The Nosebowl High School Theatresports Tournament, The Alberta Regionals of the Canadian Improv Games, and The Wildfire Junior. Participant teams come from schools all across the province of Alberta.
Interested in getting involved? Contact youth@rapidfiretheatre.com
When: February 3-16, 2025
Where: Rapid Fire Exchange, 10437 83 Ave

From a Cartoonist's Perspective - Art Exhibition at Naess Gallery
2025-02-05 - 2025-03-07 | The Paint Spot, 10032 81 Avenue NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 1W8, Canada
Naess Gallery at The Paint Spot presents an exhibition of the process of cartooning featuring actual sketches and preliminary work in various stages. Enjoy an exploded view of the artist’s sketchbook. Although most of Gerry’s work is ink on paper, he is always experimenting with new ways to make images, from drawing with twigs and sponges dipped in ink, to painting with coloured ink on birch panels.
About the Artist
Gerry Rasmussen is an internationally syndicated cartoonist who draws the daily comic strip, Betty, which appears in newspapers and magazines in seven countries. Before Betty, they produced the full-colour comic page, Bub Slug for The Edmonton Journal. Website: www.gerryrasmussen.ca

When: February 5 – March 7
Where: Naess Gallery at The Paint Spot, 10032 81 Ave
Tickets: Free Admission

Valentine's Day Intimate Private Chef Table
2025-02-05 17:15 - 20:45 | Epic Market, 8115 Gateway Blvd #201, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 3X8, Canada
EPIC Market is proud to host Chef JP Dublado for an intimate chef’s table experience for Valentine’s Day!
3 Seatings: 5:15 pm, 7:00 pm, and 8:45 pm – 4 courses and 1 glass of wine is included in the ticket price. We have room for 5 couples per seating for this intimate dinner
Valentine’s Day Menu
Course 1: Beef Tartare [Foie Gras Mousse. Brassica Mustard. Crostini.]
Course 2: Seared Scallops [Dashi Risotto. Smoked Oyster Vinaigrette.]
Course 3: Braised Short Rib [Potato Pave, Caramelized Onion Soubise. Brown Butter Bernaise.]
Course 4: Triple Chocolate Mousse
When: Sunday, March 9, 2025
Where: EPIC Market, 8115 Gateway Blvd, Edmonton AB
Registration/Costs: Register Here, $123.81

Chef JP Dubaldo's INA MO Pop-Up Dinner Series
2025-02-06 18:30 - 19:30 | Epic Market, 8115 Gateway Blvd #201, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 3X8, Canada
Chef JP Dublado is back with another INA MO Pop Up! 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.
When: Sunday, March 9, 2025
Where: EPIC Market, 8115 Gateway Blvd, Edmonton AB
Registration/Costs: Register Here, $135.59

Brian Webb Dance Company Presents: MAYDAY, Cabaret Noir
2025-02-07 - 2025-02-09 | Fringe Theatre Arts Barns, 10330 84 Avenue, Edmonton, AB, T6E2G9
Cabaret Noir is both a giant celebration centred around the idea of négritude and a space, so to speak, for resisting being essentialized and pigeonholed by the limitations of this concept, this blackness, this gloominess. Since it’s impossible to escape our bodies, why not pay tribute to this condition, this identity, this burden, this beauty? After taking a look at the playground in front of us, a combination of cotton field and circus ring, stranded between essay and cabaret, we’re diving in eyes shut, fists raised.
Equal parts High Mass, happening, and plea for recognition, Cabaret Noir is a nod to both the flippant attitude of Cabaret Neiges Noires and the carefree atmosphere that marked the bals nègres of Paris during the 1930s.
We play around with clichés, folklore, and prejudices. We summon up the words of Frantz Fanon, Nina Simone, Dany Laferrière, and Spike Lee. We let the discourse develop and contradict itself. We observe how a bodily shell has the power to both sharpen instincts and dictate destinies.
In an age where one can lay claim simultaneously to both George Floyd and Barack Obama, Cabaret Noir is a space both sacred and profane, a space for demanding the right to tell one’s own story, in one’s own words, the right to fashion one’s own identity and, in the final reckoning, the right to not let oneself be defined by any authority whatsoever.
When: February 7th to 9th, at 8 PM
Where: Westbury Theatre, 10330 84 Ave Edmonton, AB

Three Ladies
2025-02-07 - 2025-02-22 | Rapid Fire Theatre, 10437 83 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 2C7, Canada
A Tea Party with a Twist. Get ready for a hilarious evening of improvised comedy as three incredible women take the stage! Three Ladies stars two Rapid Fire alumn; the sharp-witted Belinda Cornish (artistic director at Teatro Live), and the ever-hilarious Jana O’Connor, (star of CBC’s The Irrelevant Show), joined by a surprise special guest. As they gather for a cup of tea and some gossip, each juicy bit of conversation becomes the spark for spontaneous scenes, wild characters, and side-splitting comedy. With no script and no filter, these three ladies turn gossip into pure improv gold. Expect the unexpected, and don’t miss this tea-fueled laugh fest!
When: February 7-22, 2025, Fridays & Saturdays at 7PM
Where: Rapid Fire Exchange, 10437 83 Ave

The Paint Spot Presents: A Cartoonist's Perspective with Gerry Rasmussen
2025-02-08 10:00 - 16:00 | The Paint Spot, 10032 81 Avenue NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 1W8, Canada
A one-day drawing workshop by internationally syndicated cartoonist and illustrator Gerry Rasmussen. We will explore drawing from the basics up. Where do lines and gestures come from, and how can we use drawing to think and imagine. We’ll create our own new characters and then make them move and interact with each other while creating worlds for them. Be prepared to make some mess as we will have a lot of fun with pencils, pens, ink, brushes, twigs, and various other drawing tools. No previous drawing experience necessary!

About the Instructor
Gerry Rasmussen is an internationally syndicated cartoonist who draws the daily comic strip, Betty, which appears in newspapers and magazines in seven countries. Before Betty, they produced the full-colour comic page, Bub Slug for The Edmonton Journal. Although most of Gerry’s work is ink on paper he is always experimenting with new ways to make images, from drawing with twigs and sponges dipped in ink, to painting with coloured ink on birch panels. To see more of Gerry’s work, check out his Website: www.gerryrasmussen.ca
When: Saturday February 8, 10am – 4pm
Where: Artelier Studios at The Paint Spot, 10032 81 Ave
Who: Any skill level – youth or adult
Cost: $80 + supply list

Agave with Delavoye Chocolate
2025-02-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Epic Market, 8115 Gateway Blvd #201, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 3X8, Canada
Xavier spent a number of months basking in the sun in Mexico – we’re all jealous – aside from the wonderful tan he also learned a tonne about the finer points of agave and tequila that he can now share with you!
Here are the 6 samples of agave that walk you through the different regions and spirits of Mexico:

Primo Blanco
Allipus Espadine
San Luis Potosi Salmiana
Don Mateo Pachuga
Raicilla Tabernas
Lost Lore Stout Cask

Each of these fabulous spirits will be paired with Delavoye Chocolate.
When: Saturday, February 8, 2025
Where: EPIC Market, 8115 Gateway Blvd, Edmonton AB
Registration/Costs: Register Here, $70.56

"Chef Pheromone's" EPIC Market Valentine's Drag Brunch
2025-02-15 11:00 - 12:30 | Epic Market, 8115 Gateway Blvd #201, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 3X8, Canada
Join Edmonton’s best drag Queens and Kings for a Valentine’s brunch served hot! There will be scrambled eggs and lots of leg in this scrumptious performance at EPIC Market.
Celebrate the love, savor the food, and join in the fun for this exciting show!
Hosted by: Pheromone Killz, Alberta’s Drag Superstar 22-24
Featuring:

Call Me Mother’s Season 2 Finalist – PEPPER
Alberta’s Drag Superstar 2024 – Stretcher H.
The FACE of Edmonton – Onika Xtravaganza
International 2Spirit Warrior 2018 – Cedar T

When: Saturday, February 15, 2025
Where: EPIC Market, 8115 Gateway Blvd, Edmonton AB
Registration/Costs: Register Here, $38.61

Monday Band & Wild Rose Winds
2025-02-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre, 8426 Gateway Blvd, Edmonton, Canada
The newly incorporated Wild Rose Winds under the direction of Jolene Wong will be joined by the Cosmopolitan Music Society’s premier Monday concert band under the baton of Dr. Taina Lorenz. They will be playing the William Byrd Suite, Selections from the musical WICKED, and the quirky Steampunk Suite.
When: Saturday, February 22nd: Concert at 7 pm, doors at 6 pm
Where: Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre
Cost: Adult $20 + fees, Student tickets $12 + fees, Free for 5 yrs & under) – Tickets available through Showpass

SkirtsAfire Festival 2025
2025-03-06 - 2025-03-16 | Whyte Avenue, Edmonton, Canada
The annual SkirtsAfire Festival is back from March 6-16, 2025! Be entertained and inspired by theatre, music, dance, comedy, visual art, workshops and more. Taking place in various venues in the heart of Old Strathcona and the French Quarter, there’s lots to see and do at SkirtsAfire, take it all in!
Plus, explore Whyte Avenue like never before! Enjoy music and exclusive specials at Chianti Cafe for “The Key of Me” before heading to a show. And be sure to take part in a visual art scavenger hunt and discover stunning window displays at select locations along the Ave, showcasing local artists’ interpretations of their “Self Portrait”, for a chance to win tickets to a SkirtsAfire show, or a gift basket from OSBA.

The Trial
2025-03-07 - 2025-03-22 | Rapid Fire Theatre, 10437 83 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 2C7, Canada
The Trial is an improvised legal showdown where quick-witted comedians become the judge, jury, and the larger-than-life defendants and prosecutors. Will justice be served, or will chaos reign in the courtroom? Will a cast of unqualified comedians know anything about legal proceedings? Find out as the case unravels in real-time, packed with laughter, surprises, and absurd legal antics. Order in the court—comedy is now in session!
When: March 7-22, 2025, Thursdays, Fridays, and 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: Big Band Dance Party
2025-03-07 18:00 - 22:30 | Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre, 8426 Gateway Blvd, Edmonton, Canada
Cosmopolitan Music Society presents a night of Jazz and Swing dancing. Join us as we reinvent the OSPAC performance space with the musicians moving off the stage to allow room for the dancers.
When: March 7, 2025 at 6pm
Where: Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre, 8426 Gateway Boulevard NW
Tickets: $40 general / $25 student (includes one hour dance lesson)
