The Criterium will take place in Old Strathcona along Whyte Avenue. This area has ample parking, dining, and viewing options for the 1.3km loop course. Junior athletes will compete in the afternoon with Elite riders championing a twilight criterium. Feel the buzz of the crowd along the city’s busiest streets to cheer on the best. […]
Pride at Hexagon is an all ages boardgame meetup & mingle to celebrate Pride and find new 2SLGBTQ+ friends at Hex. It’s a $15 flat rate for the night which comes with a free drink! $5 from each entrée fee will be donated to The Pride Centre of Edmonton. To make the night extra special […]
This’ll be fun. We’ll stay up late, swapping manly stories, and in the morning… I’m making waffles.” – Donkey It's been 22 years since Shrek first graced the big screen and we are proud to be celebrating the 4 films that helped to shape a generation. Gather your friends for a night of quotes, songs, […]
Every week, we're hosting a secret-performance with a new artist, an accoustic set, and a new local brewery atop the high level bridge. Live music and local brews, your date and the sunset. Enjoy the sunset and see your date in a brand new light. Please arrive fifteen minutes early, to allow for check-in. The […]
Edmonton, Alberta — The Underdog Comedy Show will host its 10-Year Anniversary party at The Blackdog Freehouse on June 29 and 30, 2023. As Canada's longest-running free comedy show, Underdog Comedy has been operating weekly live stand-up since June 2013, including a streak of 350 weeks back to back! Comics and patrons alike celebrate the […]
Alt After Dark is a night market the last weekend of every month, just off Whyte Avenue. You'll always find 35+ vendors, artists, designers and local brewers with unique and wonderful items for sale.
Join us at The Commercial on June 30th and July 1st, 2023, for an unforgettable musical extravaganza! Experience the 11th annual block party, featuring a lineup of Western Canada's elite powerhouse bands. Day 1 pays tribute to the Rock and Roll Hall of Famers, with Canada's finest tribute bands rocking the stage. Get ready to rock […]
Have less than 8-15 guests? Purchase by the seat and join our Old Strathcona tour, hitting up Whyte Ave's local bars and breweries. This tour is 2 hours long and stops at 2 different bars/breweries (each stop is approx. 40 minutes long). Please note we reserve the right to cancel/reschedule any tours if the minimum […]
The Grindstone Comedy Festival is an annual independent stand-up, improv and sketch comedy festival hosted at Edmonton’s Grindstone Theatre which brings both national performers and rising local talent together under the Edmonton spotlight.
Edmonton’s celebration of art in unexpected places is back July 6-9, 2023.For thousands of years, people have gathered here to share in story, community, and creative exchange. The 2023 Found Festival line up is about finding space, finding connection, and finding you as part of the art. This event will celebrate the work of local and […]
The 2023 Lineup Includes: Ghosts Are Everywhere: Live! Telling: Poems as Secret Revelations The Hoedown Coviz_2021 ...and SO many more!
The Paint Spot will fill the gallery and store, from front to back and side to side, with your portraits of superheroes, political figures, comic characters, toys, gaming avatars — whoever/whatever pop Art is to you. Everyone is invited to participate! It’s as easy as 1-2-3: Get a 12×12” gallery profile canvas or birch panel. Create an image related […]
The Whyte Avenue Art Walk is an outdoor studio and gallery featuring hundreds of working artists. For three days every July, artists and their art fill the sidewalks of Old Strathcona. It’s an original experience that artists love. Artists are encouraged to bring their supplies and their ideas and make art right on site, providing an exciting opportunity […]
Join us at the Swing Ballroom for dancing, stellar music, and fun moments on July 7-9!
Join Rachel Notley on Saturday, July 8, for my Art Walk Pancake Breakfast in partnership with Whyte Avenue Art Walk and Ice on Whyte!She will be serving breakfast from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Dr. Wilbert McIntyre Park. The event is open to everyone and is free. It is a great start to your […]
The Black Dog Vintage and Collectible Pop Up Market is back this summer! The market will be held on Sunday, July 9th in the Barking Lot, located in the back of The Black Dog. The patio area is fully licensed, so feel free to enjoy an adult beverage before, after, or while you shop! Cool […]
YEG curated collective of vintage & handmade businesses with over 10 local vendors you can support! Free entry! **Located in 10012 79 Avenue, Rear of building
Thrift is thriving in Alberta, enabling Goodwill Industries of Alberta to make a difference, strengthening communities and lives, through the power of work and the dignity of a job. To celebrate the thrift community, and individuals with disabilities across the capital region, for the second year in a row Goodwill is hosting the Goodwill Fashion […]
The Polish Canadian Women’s Society of Edmonton wishes to share Polish culture with the community at large. We believe that music is an international language, and we know that the music of Frederick Chopin is familiar to many. Chopin in the Park is a marvelous way to enjoy Chopin’s music live, played by four local […]
Join Elements Outfitters Edmonton for a trail clean-up in the River Valley followed by a wrap up at the store filled with craft beer, community, and late night shopping! Date: Friday July 21, 2023 Time: 7PM – 745PM Location: Meet at Elements Outfitters Edmonton (8222 Gateway Blvd) and head to clean-up spots together Registration […]
It’s our 40th Anniversary, and we’re celebrating in style- 80s style! Join us for a two-day block party to party like it’s 1983 as we celebrate 40 years in the community! This milestone event kicks off with a licensed Night Market on Friday, followed by a stellar Saturday Market Day with live entertainment in the […]
On the evening of Saturday, July 29th, from 6:30 PM to 10:30 PM, be a part of the groundbreaking inaugural "Art is..." immersive experience. Drawing inspiration from the words of the iconic Andy Warhol, who famously said, "Art is anything you can get away with," we invite you to embark on a transformative journey. Prepare […]
Discover the best of savoury and sweet as we stroll through hip, trendy Old Strathcona Start with a savoury eggs benny complete with hash browns and your fave brunch beverages. Taste fresh-from the-oven cookies, body-builder donuts, spicy chai and a savoury bite, and finish with a luscious local-icious ice cream tasting. Enjoy the behind-the-scenes stories […]
Come celebrate the launch of our community calendar with cute adoptable friends from Greater Edmonton Rescue Society (GEARS). We'll be serving Crafty Beasts Brewing Co. pet-friendly "beer" all day for donations too!