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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260524T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260524T163000
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SUMMARY:Africa Day Song & Drum Circle Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Africa Day Song & Drum Circle Celebration – an interactive musical community event featuring music from Nigeria\, Ghana\, South Africa and Zimbabwe. \nThe Cosmopolitan Music Society\, in collaboration with the African Music Academy and the Soul Song Circle Singers\, cordially invites you to an engaging and uplifting community music event celebrating the diverse African traditions of Edmonton community members. \nThe program features Amakwaya\, the Soul Song Circle Singers\, and special guests Mbira Renaissance. \nProceeds from ticket sales will support the African Music Academy of Canada\, a non-profit organization dedicated to delivering African music education in elementary classrooms across Canada and beyond. \nJoin us for an inspiring afternoon of music\, connection\, and celebration. \nWhen: Sunday\, May 24\, 2026\, from 1:30-4:30PM\nWhere: Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre\, 8426 Gateway Blvd\nCost: $30 adults\, $25 students or seniors\, $20 children
URL:https://oldstrathcona.ca/event/africa-day-song-drum-circle-celebration/
LOCATION:Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre\, 8426 Gateway Blvd\, Edmonton\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260523T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260523T170000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T175818Z
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SUMMARY:Celebrate Spring Handbell Concert
DESCRIPTION:More than 50 ringers playing over 200 handbells! This is a concert you won’t want to miss. Handbell choirs from Calgary\, Camrose and Edmonton are coming together for a day of making music ending with a joint concert. Celebrate Spring with a variety of music including original pieces for handbells and familiar tunes. The Cosmopolitan Music Society is sponsoring this unique event in the heart of Old Strathcona. \nWhen: Saturday\, May 23\, 2026\, at 3 PM\nWhere: Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre\, 8426 Gateway Blvd\nCost: By donation
URL:https://oldstrathcona.ca/event/celebrate-spring-handbell-concert/
LOCATION:Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre\, 8426 Gateway Blvd\, Edmonton\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260510T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260510T160000
DTSTAMP:20260624T081059
CREATED:20260311T181045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T181045Z
UID:10000807-1778407200-1778428800@oldstrathcona.ca
SUMMARY:OddBird Art & Craft Fair
DESCRIPTION:Edmonton’s newest and chirpiest indie art market\, OddBird Art & Craft Fair\, is landing in Old Strathcona this spring from May 8-10.  \nOur spring lineup features 70+ 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.  \nWhen:\nFriday\, May 8\, 2026\, from 5-9 PM\nSaturday\, May 9\, 2026\, from 10AM – 5PM\nSunday\, May 10\, 2026\, from 10AM – 4PM \nWhere: Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre\, 8426 Gateway Blvd\nCost: $5 admission/kids are free + wares for purchase
URL:https://oldstrathcona.ca/event/oddbird-art-craft-fair/2026-05-10/
LOCATION:Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre\, 8426 Gateway Blvd\, Edmonton\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Markets,Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260509T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260509T170000
DTSTAMP:20260624T081059
CREATED:20260311T181045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T181045Z
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SUMMARY:OddBird Art & Craft Fair
DESCRIPTION:Edmonton’s newest and chirpiest indie art market\, OddBird Art & Craft Fair\, is landing in Old Strathcona this spring from May 8-10.  \nOur spring lineup features 70+ 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.  \nWhen:\nFriday\, May 8\, 2026\, from 5-9 PM\nSaturday\, May 9\, 2026\, from 10AM – 5PM\nSunday\, May 10\, 2026\, from 10AM – 4PM \nWhere: Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre\, 8426 Gateway Blvd\nCost: $5 admission/kids are free + wares for purchase
URL:https://oldstrathcona.ca/event/oddbird-art-craft-fair/2026-05-09/
LOCATION:Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre\, 8426 Gateway Blvd\, Edmonton\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Markets,Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260508T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260508T210000
DTSTAMP:20260624T081059
CREATED:20260311T181045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T181045Z
UID:10000805-1778259600-1778274000@oldstrathcona.ca
SUMMARY:OddBird Art & Craft Fair
DESCRIPTION:Edmonton’s newest and chirpiest indie art market\, OddBird Art & Craft Fair\, is landing in Old Strathcona this spring from May 8-10.  \nOur spring lineup features 70+ 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.  \nWhen:\nFriday\, May 8\, 2026\, from 5-9 PM\nSaturday\, May 9\, 2026\, from 10AM – 5PM\nSunday\, May 10\, 2026\, from 10AM – 4PM \nWhere: Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre\, 8426 Gateway Blvd\nCost: $5 admission/kids are free + wares for purchase
URL:https://oldstrathcona.ca/event/oddbird-art-craft-fair/2026-05-08/
LOCATION:Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre\, 8426 Gateway Blvd\, Edmonton\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Markets,Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260425T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260425T220000
DTSTAMP:20260624T081059
CREATED:20260410T191956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T191956Z
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SUMMARY:The Way We Were: Up Close & Personal
DESCRIPTION:The Way We Were returns to Old Strathcona Performing Arts center (OSPAC) on April 25th for an unforgettable night of music and memories. A special live concert celebrating the city of Edmonton. Experience music by Edmonton’s own Timothy Noel\, as we relive the moments that make Edmonton unique. \nWhen: Saturday\, April 25\, 2026 at 7PM\nWhere: Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre\, 8426 Gateway Blvd NW\nCost: $40 per person
URL:https://oldstrathcona.ca/event/the-way-we-were-up-close-personal/
LOCATION:Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre\, 8426 Gateway Blvd\, Edmonton\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260424T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260424T213000
DTSTAMP:20260624T081059
CREATED:20260410T192404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T192404Z
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SUMMARY:Cosmo Latin Dance Party
DESCRIPTION:It’s time to dance! Join the Cosmopolitan Music Society Jazz Big Band and Cosmopolitones with special guest\, dance instructor extraordinaire\, Maxwell Aguilar\, in an evening of hot and lively music and dance. Ticket price includes over an hour of dance lessons led by Maxwell and members of his dance school\, Caribbean Touch. \nWhen: Friday\, April 24\, 2026 at 7PM\nWhere: Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre\, 8426 Gateway Blvd NW\nCost: $40 per person
URL:https://oldstrathcona.ca/event/cosmo-latin-dance-party/
LOCATION:Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre\, 8426 Gateway Blvd\, Edmonton\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260419T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260419T163000
DTSTAMP:20260624T081059
CREATED:20260331T185418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T185418Z
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SUMMARY:Cosmo Spring Sundays: Beginner Band Year II & Tuesday Band
DESCRIPTION:Join the Year II and Tuesday Bands on an engaging musical journey across the seas\, over volcanoes\, and a serene flight through the air. Featuring classic band repertoire\, including Canadian composer\, Robert Buckley’s favourite\, “Windjammer” and Anne McGinty’s masterwork\, “The Red Balloon\,” Steven Reineke’s epic sound piece\, “Goddess of Fire\,” movie soundtrack theme songs and delightful folk song settings\, this concert will be sure to capture the imaginations of people of all ages. \nWhen: Sunday\, April 19\, 2026 at 2:30PM\nWhere: Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre\, 8426 Gateway Blvd\nCost: $20 adults (18+)\, $12 students (6-17)
URL:https://oldstrathcona.ca/event/cosmo-spring-sundays-beginner-band-year-ii-tuesday-band/
LOCATION:Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre\, 8426 Gateway Blvd\, Edmonton\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260412T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260412T163000
DTSTAMP:20260624T081059
CREATED:20260331T184420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T184420Z
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SUMMARY:Cosmo Spring Sundays: Reverberations and Wednesday Band
DESCRIPTION:Join the Reverberations Handbells and Wednesday Band as they venture over the hills and far away in this exciting concert of evocative original works\, folk songs\, dances and meditations. \nThe handbell repertoire includes Betty Radford’s (one of our very own Reverberations ringers) piece “Connections” which was chosen to represent Canada at the 2026 International Handbell Symposium in Scotland. \nReverberations then moves on to nature\, with an arrangement of “Sing a Rainbow” from a 1955 film\, an arrangement of “What a Wonderful World” and “Spirit in the Wind”. We take a trip to Asia with pieces from Singapore and Japan\, then end our world tour in Scotland with Gaelic pieces. \nWednesday Band will play “Country Wildflowers” (a lyrical piece based loosely on an old Scottish folk song from about 1709)\, “Under the Prairie Sky” and “Journey (Paddle Song)” by Canada’s own Robert Buckley\, “One Small Step”\, and the magnificent ”On a Hymnsong of Philip Bliss”\, concluding with a trip to Spain and the fiery “Malagueña”. \nWhen: Sunday\, April 12\, 2026 at 2:30PM\nWhere: Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre\, 8426 Gateway Blvd\nCost: $20 adults (18+)\, $12 students (6-17)
URL:https://oldstrathcona.ca/event/cosmo-spring-sundays-reverberations-and-wednesday-band/
LOCATION:Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre\, 8426 Gateway Blvd\, Edmonton\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260321T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260321T213000
DTSTAMP:20260624T081059
CREATED:20260305T224518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T224518Z
UID:10000801-1774121400-1774128600@oldstrathcona.ca
SUMMARY:Cosmopolitan Music Society Presents: The Great Cosmo Sing-a-Long
DESCRIPTION:Join the Cosmopolitan Chorus with special guests The Bump Dogs as we present The Great Cosmo Sing-a-Long. Featuring karaoke favourites like Country Roads\, Brown Eyed Girl\, Sweet Caroline\, Don’t Stop Believin’\, and more\, The Great Cosmo Sing-a-Long is the chance for the audience to join in the singing for the whole evening! \nWe provide the song sheet\, a live band\, a full backup choir\, song leaders\, and a bar & concession\, and you provide your voice to join in the party! Help us celebrate the Cosmopolitan Chorus’s 40th anniversary with this one-of-a-kind party not to be missed! \nWhen: March 21\, 2026\, at 7:30 PM (doors at 6:30 PM)\nWhere: Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre\, 8426 Gateway Blvd NW\nCost: $25 adults\, $15 students
URL:https://oldstrathcona.ca/event/cosmopolitan-music-society-presents-the-great-cosmo-sing-a-long/
LOCATION:Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre\, 8426 Gateway Blvd\, Edmonton\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251214T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251214T163000
DTSTAMP:20260624T081059
CREATED:20251211T191021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T191021Z
UID:10000755-1765722600-1765729800@oldstrathcona.ca
SUMMARY:A Very Cosmopolitan Christmas: Festive Family Favourites
DESCRIPTION:The final performance of A Very Cosmopolitan Christmas series\, join the Cosmo Chorus and Wednesday Band in an afternoon of family favourites\, festive sing-alongs\, and the magic of Christmas. \nWhen: Sunday\, December 14th 2:30 PM\nWhere: Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre\, 8426 Gateway Blvd\nCost: Tickets (online) $20 adults\, $12 students (6 – 18)\, children under 5 are free. $25/$15 at the door
URL:https://oldstrathcona.ca/event/a-very-cosmopolitan-christmas-festive-family-favourites/
LOCATION:Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre\, 8426 Gateway Blvd\, Edmonton\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251213T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251213T163000
DTSTAMP:20260624T081059
CREATED:20251211T190722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T190722Z
UID:10000754-1765636200-1765643400@oldstrathcona.ca
SUMMARY:A Very Cosmopolitan Christmas: Around the World
DESCRIPTION:In this festive matinee\, feast your ears and eyes on the Tuesday (Intermediate) Band\, Year 2 Band\, and Cosmo’s newest partnership\, the African Music Academy of Canada. You will be treated to a wide variety of music that spans cultures and time. \nWhen: Saturday\, December 13th at 2:30 PM\nWhere: Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre\, 8426 Gateway Blvd\nCost: Tickets (online) $20 adults\, $12 students (6-18)\, children 5 and under free. $25/$15 at the door
URL:https://oldstrathcona.ca/event/a-very-cosmopolitan-christmas-around-the-world/
LOCATION:Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre\, 8426 Gateway Blvd\, Edmonton\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251211T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251211T210000
DTSTAMP:20260624T081059
CREATED:20251211T190051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T190051Z
UID:10000753-1765481400-1765486800@oldstrathcona.ca
SUMMARY:A Very Cosmopolitan Christmas: Jazzy Bells
DESCRIPTION:Featuring Reverberations\, Overtones\, and the Cosmopolitones in an evening of groovy Christmas tunes. \nWhen: Thursday\, December 11th at 7:30 PM\nWhere: Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre\, 8426 Gateway Blvd\nCost: Tickets (online) $20 adults\, $12 students (6-18)\, children under 5 free. $25/$15 at the door.
URL:https://oldstrathcona.ca/event/a-very-cosmopolitan-christmas-jazzy-bells/
LOCATION:Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre\, 8426 Gateway Blvd\, Edmonton\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251208
DTSTAMP:20260624T081059
CREATED:20251017T200036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T200036Z
UID:10000645-1765101600-1765123200@oldstrathcona.ca
SUMMARY:OddBird Art & Craft Fair - Winter Edition
DESCRIPTION:Edmonton’s newest and chirpiest indie art market\, OddBird Art & Craft Fair\, is landing in Old Strathcona for TWO WEEKENDS this winter: November 28-30 and December 5-7. \nOur 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. \nWhen: November 28-30th\, 2025 and December 5-7\, 2025\nWhere: Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre\, 8426 Gateway Blvd\nCost: $5 admission\, kids admission is free!
URL:https://oldstrathcona.ca/event/oddbird-art-craft-fair-winter-edition/2025-12-07/
LOCATION:Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre\, 8426 Gateway Blvd\, Edmonton\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Arts
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251207
DTSTAMP:20260624T081059
CREATED:20251017T200036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T200036Z
UID:10000644-1765015200-1765040400@oldstrathcona.ca
SUMMARY:OddBird Art & Craft Fair - Winter Edition
DESCRIPTION:Edmonton’s newest and chirpiest indie art market\, OddBird Art & Craft Fair\, is landing in Old Strathcona for TWO WEEKENDS this winter: November 28-30 and December 5-7. \nOur 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. \nWhen: November 28-30th\, 2025 and December 5-7\, 2025\nWhere: Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre\, 8426 Gateway Blvd\nCost: $5 admission\, kids admission is free!
URL:https://oldstrathcona.ca/event/oddbird-art-craft-fair-winter-edition/2025-12-06/
LOCATION:Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre\, 8426 Gateway Blvd\, Edmonton\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Arts
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251205
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251206
DTSTAMP:20260624T081100
CREATED:20251017T200036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T200036Z
UID:10000643-1764954000-1764968400@oldstrathcona.ca
SUMMARY:OddBird Art & Craft Fair - Winter Edition
DESCRIPTION:Edmonton’s newest and chirpiest indie art market\, OddBird Art & Craft Fair\, is landing in Old Strathcona for TWO WEEKENDS this winter: November 28-30 and December 5-7. \nOur 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. \nWhen: November 28-30th\, 2025 and December 5-7\, 2025\nWhere: Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre\, 8426 Gateway Blvd\nCost: $5 admission\, kids admission is free!
URL:https://oldstrathcona.ca/event/oddbird-art-craft-fair-winter-edition/2025-12-05/
LOCATION:Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre\, 8426 Gateway Blvd\, Edmonton\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Arts
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251130
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251201
DTSTAMP:20260624T081100
CREATED:20251017T200036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T200036Z
UID:10000642-1764496800-1764518400@oldstrathcona.ca
SUMMARY:OddBird Art & Craft Fair - Winter Edition
DESCRIPTION:Edmonton’s newest and chirpiest indie art market\, OddBird Art & Craft Fair\, is landing in Old Strathcona for TWO WEEKENDS this winter: November 28-30 and December 5-7. \nOur 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. \nWhen: November 28-30th\, 2025 and December 5-7\, 2025\nWhere: Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre\, 8426 Gateway Blvd\nCost: $5 admission\, kids admission is free!
URL:https://oldstrathcona.ca/event/oddbird-art-craft-fair-winter-edition/2025-11-30/
LOCATION:Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre\, 8426 Gateway Blvd\, Edmonton\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Arts
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251129
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251130
DTSTAMP:20260624T081100
CREATED:20251017T200036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T200036Z
UID:10000641-1764410400-1764435600@oldstrathcona.ca
SUMMARY:OddBird Art & Craft Fair - Winter Edition
DESCRIPTION:Edmonton’s newest and chirpiest indie art market\, OddBird Art & Craft Fair\, is landing in Old Strathcona for TWO WEEKENDS this winter: November 28-30 and December 5-7. \nOur 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. \nWhen: November 28-30th\, 2025 and December 5-7\, 2025\nWhere: Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre\, 8426 Gateway Blvd\nCost: $5 admission\, kids admission is free!
URL:https://oldstrathcona.ca/event/oddbird-art-craft-fair-winter-edition/2025-11-29/
LOCATION:Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre\, 8426 Gateway Blvd\, Edmonton\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Arts
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251128
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251129
DTSTAMP:20260624T081100
CREATED:20251017T200036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T200036Z
UID:10000640-1764349200-1764363600@oldstrathcona.ca
SUMMARY:OddBird Art & Craft Fair - Winter Edition
DESCRIPTION:Edmonton’s newest and chirpiest indie art market\, OddBird Art & Craft Fair\, is landing in Old Strathcona for TWO WEEKENDS this winter: November 28-30 and December 5-7. \nOur 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. \nWhen: November 28-30th\, 2025 and December 5-7\, 2025\nWhere: Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre\, 8426 Gateway Blvd\nCost: $5 admission\, kids admission is free!
URL:https://oldstrathcona.ca/event/oddbird-art-craft-fair-winter-edition/2025-11-28/2/
LOCATION:Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre\, 8426 Gateway Blvd\, Edmonton\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Arts
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251128
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251208
DTSTAMP:20260624T081100
CREATED:20251017T200036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T200036Z
UID:10000639-1764288000-1765151999@oldstrathcona.ca
SUMMARY:OddBird Art & Craft Fair - Winter Edition
DESCRIPTION:Edmonton’s newest and chirpiest indie art market\, OddBird Art & Craft Fair\, is landing in Old Strathcona for TWO WEEKENDS this winter: November 28-30 and December 5-7. \nOur 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. \nWhen: November 28-30th\, 2025 and December 5-7\, 2025\nWhere: Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre\, 8426 Gateway Blvd\nCost: $5 admission\, kids admission is free!
URL:https://oldstrathcona.ca/event/oddbird-art-craft-fair-winter-edition/2025-11-28/1/
LOCATION:Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre\, 8426 Gateway Blvd\, Edmonton\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Arts
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250621T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250621T140000
DTSTAMP:20260624T081100
CREATED:20250617T184613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T184646Z
UID:10000611-1750503600-1750514400@oldstrathcona.ca
SUMMARY:Cosmopolitan Music Society Open House
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about the programs offered by the Cosmopolitan Music Society (CMS) at this free open house event! \n📅 Date: June 21\, 2025 \n⏰ 11:00am – 2pm \n📍 Location: Lunar 8222 Gateway Blvd NW\, Edmonton\, AB T6E 4B2
URL:https://oldstrathcona.ca/event/cosmopolitan-music-society-open-house/
LOCATION:Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre\, 8426 Gateway Blvd\, Edmonton\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Music
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://oldstrathcona.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Cosmo-Open-House-2025.pdf
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250509
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250512
DTSTAMP:20260624T081100
CREATED:20250321T162544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T162544Z
UID:10000573-1746748800-1747007999@oldstrathcona.ca
SUMMARY:OddBird Art & Craft Fair - Spring Edition
DESCRIPTION:Edmonton’s newest and chirpiest indie art market\, OddBird Art & Craft Fair\, is landing in Old Strathcona from May 9-11 this spring! \nOur spring vendor lineup features 70+ artists and community arts organizations from Edmonton and around Alberta. Get ready for colourful ceramics\, indie literature\, intricate beadwork\, art prints\, whimsical handcrafted creatures\, and much more! We’ll have fresh coffee and snacks from our friends at Balay Coffee on site all weekend long. Admission is $5 at the door\, and kids get in free! \nWhen: May 9-11\, 2025 \nTimes: \n– Friday from 5-9PM \n– Saturday from 10AM – 5PM \n– Sunday from 10AM – 4PM \n\nWhere: Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre (8426 Gateway Boulevard)
URL:https://oldstrathcona.ca/event/oddbird-art-craft-fair-spring-edition/
LOCATION:Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre\, 8426 Gateway Blvd\, Edmonton\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Markets,Arts
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oldstrathcona.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Spring2025_Main_Square_1080x1080-e1742573996695.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250427T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250427T163000
DTSTAMP:20260624T081100
CREATED:20250416T191731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T191731Z
UID:10000581-1745764200-1745771400@oldstrathcona.ca
SUMMARY:Cosmopolitan Music Society Presents: Travelling Through Time: CMS Chorus and Reverberations Handbells
DESCRIPTION:Spring Sundays at Cosmo continues… \nCMS Chorus and Reverberations Handbells join together for an afternoon of moving and exciting repertoire that highlights the talents and unique sounds of the human voice and English handbells. You will hear songs from Canada and the British Isles\, Oscar Galian’s Saleso\, Art Maddox’s Kumquatrain Express\, Andrew Balfour’s Ambe\, and a collection of songs from Liverpool’s Fab Four: The Beatles! \nThe Reverberations\, under the baton of Tammy-Jo Mortensen will “Go the Distance” (from Hercules)\, perhaps into “Pan’s Forest” (Edmonton composer Dorothy Kelker)\, or maybe we’ll take a train ride (Chattanooga Choo Choo)\, or a ship (Pirates of the Caribbean) or maybe we’ll just relax in nature (Introspection)\, by former Edmonton\, now BC composer John Hooper) and celebrate spring (Now the Green Blade Rises and also All Creatures of Our God and King) \nSunday\, April 27th – Concert at 2:30 pm (doors at 1:30 pm) at Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre\, 8426 Gateway Blvd. Edmonton \nTickets (online): Adults $20\, Students $12. Children under 5 free. $25/$15 at the door.
URL:https://oldstrathcona.ca/event/cosmopolitan-music-society-presents-travelling-through-time-cms-chorus-and-reverberations-handbells/
LOCATION:Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre\, 8426 Gateway Blvd\, Edmonton\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Music
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oldstrathcona.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Spring-Sundays-2025-April-27.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250424T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250424T213000
DTSTAMP:20260624T081100
CREATED:20250416T191237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T191807Z
UID:10000580-1745521200-1745530200@oldstrathcona.ca
SUMMARY:Cosmopolitan Music Society Presents: Thursday Night Jazz
DESCRIPTION:It’s time to party with the CMS Jazz Big Band and Cosmopolitones! Join the CMS jazzers in an evening of toe-tapping favourites from swing\, to latin\, to funk at the Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre. \nThursday\, April 24th @ 7 pm (doors at 6 pm) \nThursday Night Jazz Party featuring CMS Jazz Big Band (conducted by Dale Chapman) & the Cosmopolitones (conducted by Hannah Gray) \nTickets (online): Adults $20\, Students $12. Children under 5 free. $25/$15 at the door.
URL:https://oldstrathcona.ca/event/cosmopolitan-music-society-presents-thursday-night-jazz/
LOCATION:Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre\, 8426 Gateway Blvd\, Edmonton\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Music
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oldstrathcona.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Thursday-Night-Jazz.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250307T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250307T223000
DTSTAMP:20260624T081100
CREATED:20250219T223147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T223147Z
UID:10000571-1741370400-1741386600@oldstrathcona.ca
SUMMARY:Cosmopolitan Music Society presents: Big Band Dance Party
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWhen: March 7\, 2025 at 6pm\nWhere: Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre\, 8426 Gateway Boulevard NW\nTickets: $40 general / $25 student (includes one hour dance lesson) \n 
URL:https://oldstrathcona.ca/event/cosmopolitan-music-society-presents-big-band-dance-party/
LOCATION:Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre\, 8426 Gateway Blvd\, Edmonton\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Music
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oldstrathcona.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Big-Band-Dance-Party.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250222T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250222T210000
DTSTAMP:20260624T081100
CREATED:20250207T183156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T183333Z
UID:10000570-1740250800-1740258000@oldstrathcona.ca
SUMMARY:Monday Band & Wild Rose Winds
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWhen: Saturday\, February 22nd: Concert at 7 pm\, doors at 6 pm\nWhere: Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre\nCost: Adult $20 + fees\, Student tickets $12 + fees\, Free for 5 yrs & under) – Tickets available through Showpass
URL:https://oldstrathcona.ca/event/monday-band-wild-rose-winds/
LOCATION:Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre\, 8426 Gateway Blvd\, Edmonton\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Music
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oldstrathcona.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/CMS-Feb-22nd.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241215T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241215T170000
DTSTAMP:20260624T081100
CREATED:20241202T163147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T163147Z
UID:10000552-1734273000-1734282000@oldstrathcona.ca
SUMMARY:A Very Cosmopolitan Christmas - Sing & Ring at Christmas
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy festive Christmas music played on handbells. Featuring the Cosmopolitan Chorus\, Reverberations and Overtones Handbells. \nWhen: Sunday\, December 15th at 2:30 PM\nWhere: Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre\, 8426 Gateway Blvd\nTickets: $20 for adults\, $12 students (with ID\, or under 18)\, and free for children under 5.
URL:https://oldstrathcona.ca/event/cosmopolitan-christmas-sing-and-ring/
LOCATION:Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre\, 8426 Gateway Blvd\, Edmonton\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Music
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://oldstrathcona.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/CMS-Xmas-Concerts-2024-2.pdf
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241214T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241214T170000
DTSTAMP:20260624T081100
CREATED:20241202T162613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T162613Z
UID:10000551-1734186600-1734195600@oldstrathcona.ca
SUMMARY:A Very Cosmopolitan Christmas - Shostakovich Jazz Suite No.2\, Contemporary Christmas
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWhen: Saturday\, December 14th at 2:30 PM\nWhere: Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre\, 8426 Gateway Blvd\nTickets: $20 for adults\, $12 students (with ID\, or under 18)\, and free for children under 5.
URL:https://oldstrathcona.ca/event/cosmopolitan-christmas-jazz/
LOCATION:Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre\, 8426 Gateway Blvd\, Edmonton\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Music
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://oldstrathcona.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/CMS-Xmas-Concerts-2024-1.pdf
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241212T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241212T220000
DTSTAMP:20260624T081100
CREATED:20241202T162159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T162159Z
UID:10000550-1734031800-1734040800@oldstrathcona.ca
SUMMARY:A Very Cosmopolitan Christmas - Traditional Favourites
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWhen: Thursday\, December 12th at 7:30 PM\nWhere: Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre\, 8426 Gateway Blvd\nTickets: $20 for adults\, $12 students (with ID\, or under 18)\, and free for children under 5.
URL:https://oldstrathcona.ca/event/cosmopolitan-christmas-traditional-favourites/
LOCATION:Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre\, 8426 Gateway Blvd\, Edmonton\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Music
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://oldstrathcona.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/CMS-Xmas-Concerts-2024.pdf
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241209
DTSTAMP:20260624T081100
CREATED:20241024T193541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241024T193634Z
UID:10000535-1733443200-1733702399@oldstrathcona.ca
SUMMARY:Odd Bird Art & Craft Fair - Holiday Weekend 2
DESCRIPTION: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. \nOur 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! \nWe’ll have fresh coffee and snacks on site all weekend long. \nDate: December 6th to 8th\nTime: Friday\, 5-9 PM; Saturday\, 10AM – 5PM; Sunday\, 10AM – 4PM\nPlace: Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre\, 8426 Gateway Blvd\nAdmission is $5 at the door\, and kids get in free!
URL:https://oldstrathcona.ca/event/odd-bird-art-craft-fair-2/
LOCATION:Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre\, 8426 Gateway Blvd\, Edmonton\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Markets
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oldstrathcona.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/OddBird_Winter2024_1-e1729798355816.jpg
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