Events Calendar

Festivals, Workshops, Events – Oh My!
District Whyte has something for everyone, with events, festivals, and activities taking place year-round. Check out what’s happening in the district and plan your next visit. There’s no shortage of fun experiences, with activities that cater to a variety of interests and ages.

 

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Pet Prowl at SouthBARK

SouthBARK 10565 82 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

The annual Pet Prowl event hosted by the Old Strathcona Business Association returns to District Whyte on Saturday, June 14th! Join us for a celebration of pets and Pride in the heart of Old Strathcona and snap your photo with your pet and a Drag Queen, enjoy a pup cup, get a swag bag full […]

The Beauty Parlour Presents: Gay D&D Night

The Beauty Parlour 10011 82 Ave, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

A fun and inclusive night of Dungeons & Dragons for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and allies at The Beauty Parlour in Old Strathcona! All levels welcome, from first-time players to seasoned DMs. Costumes encouraged, queerness celebrated! When: Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 7PM Where: The Beauty Parlour, 10011 82 Ave NW Cost: $10 per player (Dungeon […]

Improvaganza

Rapid Fire Theatre 10437 83 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Each summer, Rapid Fire Theatre hosts the best improv and sketch comedy acts on the planet for Improvaganza! Improvaganza is Edmonton’s premiere improv festival, and one of the hottest improv festivals on the planet! When: June 19-22, 2025 at 7 & 9:30PM Where: Rapid Fire Exchange, 10437 83 Ave

A Night Over the Moon

Lunar 8222 Gateway Blvd, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

✨🌙  Join us in celebrating the Summer Solstice at Lunar🌙✨ On this unforgettable evening, we’re bringing together: ✨ Live Music that will enchant your soul, setting the perfect rhythm to let loose and embrace the moment. ✨Captivating Burlesque Performances that will ignite your imagination and bring a touch of allure to the night. ✨ Otherworldly […]

EPIC Market Presents: Chef Pheromone’s EPIC Pride Drag Brunch

Epic Market 8115 Gateway Blvd #201, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Celebrate Pride with a dazzling Drag Brunch featuring Edmonton's most fabulous drag royalty! Join us at Epic Market for a morning filled with laughter, delicious food, and unforgettable performances. Watch as our queens and kings take over the kitchen, creating culinary magic right before your eyes. This is more than just brunch; it's a celebration […]

Cosmopolitan Music Society Open House

Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre 8426 Gateway Blvd, Edmonton, Canada

Learn more about the programs offered by the Cosmopolitan Music Society (CMS) at this free open house event! 📅 Date: June 21, 2025 ⏰ 11:00am - 2pm 📍 Location: Lunar 8222 Gateway Blvd NW, Edmonton, AB T6E 4B2

Old Strathcona Antique Mall Presents: Parking Lot Sale #2

Old Strathcona Antique Mall Parking Lot 10323 78 Avenue NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

IT'S HAPPENING!! SUNDAY June 22nd from 9AM-4PM. With OVER 100 vendors, fantastic deals, and tens of thousands of treasures to be found! Antiques, collectibles, furniture, retro, vintage, china, art, sports stuff, tools, toys, and so much more! Enjoy food trucks or our cafe for lunch, and cool treats in the cafe! ATM's and porta potties […]

Teatro Live presents: The Odd Couple by Neil Simon

Varscona Theatre 10329 83 Ave, Edmonton, AB, Canada

Neil Simon’s classic comedy of mismatched roommates brings the season to a riotous close. When fastidiously domestic Felix exits his marriage with no new home in sight, he finds himself rooming with the irascible Oscar, a divorced dad with a pronounced attachment to slovenliness. Their battles escalate in intensity and hilarity as the two men […]

Grindstone Theatre Presents: Grindstone Comedy Festival 2025

The Grindstone Comedy Theatre & Bistro 10019 81 Ave NW, Edmonton

The 6th Annual Grindstone Comedy Festival comes out swinging with Kenny vs Spenny, Jon Dore, Robby Hoffman & more at four Edmonton venues this July! Catch a curated lineup of Stand-Up, Improv and Sketch from across Canada at Grindstone’s 6th Annual Comedy Festival, plus comedy competitions, workshops, parties and more. Headliners: Kenny Vs Spenny, Ivan […]

“Tiff Hall’s Very Lit Music Show” at Rapid Fire Theatre

Rapid Fire Theatre 10437 83 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Tiff Hall's Very Lit Music Show is hitting the stage on Saturday, July 5th, at 9:30 PM, promising a night packed with high-energy performances and pure fun. Edmonton, you have GOT to check out this talent-packed show featuring: Improv! By the pros at Rapid Fire Theatre Live Music! Featuring original songs and musical guests Burlesque! […]

Whyte Avenue Art Walk 2025

Whyte Avenue Edmonton, Canada

Join us July 11-13, 2025, 10am-5pm daily for the 30 Anniversary Whyte Avenue Art Walk, Alberta’s largest and longest-running Art Walk. You can engage with artists and watch them create before you choose which piece of visual art goes home with you. Stroll the over 400 artists of Art Walk in all its technicolour glory […]

Vans + gravitypope Citrus Club

Swing by gravitypope Edmonton on Sunday, July 13th during Art Walk for free lemonade, sidewalk sales, scratch cards loaded with discounts up to 50% off and prizes including free Vans!⁠ When: July 13, 2025, from 12:00pm – 5:00pm (or until we run dry).⁠ Where: 10442 82 Ave NW Cost: FREE

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