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 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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
You are hereby summoned to the closing night party for The Trial, our hilarious and unpredictable improvised court case show. After a run full of laughable legal drama and questionable witnesses, it’s time to throw the gavel down in celebration. Join us for this law-themed late-night performance party, because no one can get down like […]
Join us at the Old Strathcona Farmers' Market for a culinary experience unlike anything you've had before! Indigenous celebrity chef Shane Chartrand creates a unique menu with products handpicked solely from our market vendors. Chef Shane shares educational and inspiring stories from his life and experiences from the Indigenous community. During this intimate and fun […]
