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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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 […]
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 […]
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
✨🌙 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 […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
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 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! […]
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 […]
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
