Summer in the City 2018

2018

Dive in to Discover

SUMMER FUN

in Edmonton & Surrounding Areas

PUBLISHER, SALES

Rob Lightfoot rob@t8nmagazine.com 780 940 6212

CONTENTS SUMMER 2018

CREATIVE, DESIGN & PRODUCTION Correna Saunders

STYLING, ART DIRECTION & PHOTOGRAPHY, Brenda Lakeman

PROOFREADING Shauna Rudd

DESIGN INTERN Kim Clarke

MAPS

ADVENTURE

57 FARMERS’ MARKETS

6 EDMONTON & SURROUNDING AREAS

61 SKATEPARKS

50 RIVER VALLEY FUN Exploring our ribbon of green

62 SUMMER FESTIVALS

64 PARKS & LIBRARIES

64 PARKS & LIBRARIES

66 POOLS & SPRAY PARKS

66 POOLS & SPRAY PARKS

EVENT LISTINGS

FOOD

8 JUNE

Our homegrown wilderness wonderland

STYLE

28 PARK IT OUTSIDE

A delicious picnic menu that’s sure to please

37 JULY 58 ALL SUMMER

90 SUMMER STYLE IN THE BAG

30 PICNIC DAY

69 AUGUST

Rediscover the joy of eating outdoors

77 SEPTEMBER

32 EASY SUMMER COCKTAILS

78 BEYOND YEG

LISTINGS BY ACTIVITY 54 AMUSEMENT CENTRES 56 U-PICKS

52 ELK ISLAND NATIONAL PARK

Sit back, relax and sip

34 THE NOVICE’S GUIDE TO CRAFT BEER Discover the ABCs of ales and lagers

With a fun selection like this, it’s easy to get carried away

92 ULTRA VIOLET

It’s not a pot of gold, but we did find these dazzling gems at the end of the rainbow

WITH THANKS 86 ADVERTISER INDEX

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he sun is shining, the temperatures have risen, and we are all itching to find adventure and things to do. Whether you are looking for a place to relax in the sun with a book, a restaurant to enjoy a meal or an adventure to share with your family, Summer in the City has compiled the most comprehensive guide of things to do in Greater Edmonton.

Rob Lightfoot

We did our very best to compile, fact check and confirm as many events as possible. We

crafted editorial themes and stories to help fill your social calendar. We offered fun styles and concepts to bring a new flair to summer, and we’ve found some tasty new culinary treats and flavours for you to try.

Summer in the City and summercity.ca, strive to

be your primary source of fun this summer. And we hope you find it helpful in making summer 2018 a memorable one.

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Janice Lightfoot

FACT CHECKING Jennie Drent

CONTRIBUTORS Jennie Drent Markwell Lyon Robert Michon Stuart Murray FOOD STYLING

Shima Zonneveld

STYLE SECTION MODELS

Kierah Jorgensen Chris Edgeworth

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THE ANDREA GRAHAM QUARTET

JUNE

Café Blackbird I 9640-142 Street I 8 pm I $10. eventbrite.ca

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Citadel Theatre I 9828-101a Avenue NW I 7:30 pm & 10 pm I $12–$14 including fees I Teams go head-to-head in a battle of wits while competing to be the audience’s favourite. It’s a bare-knuckle chuckle fest. rapidfiretheatre.com

EVENT

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Fri, June 1 27TH ANNUAL BRAIN INJURY AWARENESS MONTH: KICK-OFF BREAKFAST & CONCUSSION CONFERENCE

Chateau Louis I 11727 Kingsway I 7:00 am breakfast, 9 am–4 pm conference. braincarecentre.com

ALL SHOOK UP

Mayfield Dinner Theatre I 16615-109 Avenue I 6 pm I $105–$115 adults. mayfieldtheatre.ca 780 483 4051

A TRIBUTE TO ELVIS IN CONCERT WITH CHRIS CONNOR & PETE PAQUETTE

Century Casino I 13103 Fort Road I 7 pm I $45 and up. ticketmaster.ca

ANDRE-PHILLIPE GAGNON

The Pearl Showroom Casino Yelllowhead I 12464-153 Street I 8 pm I $50 and up. ticketmaster.ca

ANDREW SANTINO

The Comic Strip I #1646 Bourbon Street, WEM I 7:30 pm & 9:45 pm I $26–$28. thecomicstrip.ca 780 483 5999

ANDY SYDOW

T S I L

(6–12yrs), free (5yrs and under). prospectsbaseballclub.com

FARMERS’ DAYS RODEO & EXHIBITION M

Stony Plain Heritage Park I 5100-41 Avenue I 5 pm–11 pm I $15 I Kinsmen Kid’s Zone and Outdoor Trade Show at Parkland Pioneer Museum. stonyplain.com

INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS M Various venues in St. Albert 9:30 am–3 pm I $13 feature performances, $3 site activities I Today is tailored for schools and groups. stalbert.ca/exp/childfest

KRISTIAN BRAATHEN TRIO

Yardbird Suite I 10203-86 Avenue I 8 pm I $22 + I Drums, piano and bass. yardbirdsuite.com

JAMES BALL

Yuk Yuks I 13103 Fort Road I 7:30 pm I $18.10 I With Ben Proulx. yukyuks.com 780 481 9857

LIVE THOROUGHBRED RACING

Northlands Park I 7410 Borden Park Road NW I 6:30 pm Post I Enjoy live racing from the grandstands. northlandspark.ca 780 471 8174

MERCURY OPERA PYROGY POP UP

Blues on Whyte I 10329-82 Avenue I 9 pm. bluesonwhyte.com

London Villa Hub I 9620-109 Avenue I 6 pm I $25 adults, $12 kids. tixonthesquare.ca

EDMONTON CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL

RETROFILE

Edmonton Expo Centre I 7515-118 Avenue I 3 pm I $19.95. albertabeerfestivals.com

EDMONTON PROSPECTS VS. OKOTOKS

Remax Field I 10233-96 Avenue NW I 7pm I $18 adults, $10 kids

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The Forge I 10551-82 Avenue I 8 pm I $11.99. yeglive.ca

RUNAWAY BRIDESMAIDS Jubilations Dinner Theatre, Phase 1, WEM I 6:15 pm I $84.95 adults. edmonton.jubilations.ca 780 484 2424

THE FINEST OF STRANGERS

Varscona Theatre I 10329-83 Avenue I 7:30 pm I A well-known television personality returns to the house where he spent part of his childhood, only to find himself utterly unable to leave it.

This creates havoc for the current owner and occupants, many of whom are not entirely what they at first seem to be. teatroq.com

USHA GUPTA DANCE ENTOURAGE

Timms Centre for the Arts University of Alberta I 87 Avenue & 112 Street I 8 pm I $35 I This classical form of dance from northern India is revitalized by her ensemble, her most intimate collaborators who express their dancing in the here and now. tixonthesquare.ca

VANTOPIA SHOWCASE

Starlite Room I 10030-102 Street I 8 pm I $10 I Featuring Ape Machine, Salems Bend, High Priestess and Leonard. starliteroom.ca

VISSIA

Aviary I 9314-111 Avenue I 8 pm I $12–$13 I With guests Bearts in Hazenmore, and Eva Foote. yeglive.ca

Sat, June 2 BISON FESTIVAL M Elk Island National Park I Less 35 minutes east of Edmonton I Within the span of a single human lifetime, bison populations in North America plummeted from an estimated thirty million bison to less than one thousand.

Come learn how this mighty animal was brought back from near extinction and celebrate all things bison!

Games, tours, a market and food trucks await. pc.gc.ca/elkisland Ph 780 992 5790

ALL SHOOK UP

Mayfield Dinner Theatre I 16615-109 Avenue I 6 pm I $105–$115 adults. mayfieldtheatre.ca 780 483 4051

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JAMES BALL

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LEGACY PARK FAMILY FESTIVAL M

The Comic Strip I #1646 Bourbon Street, WEM I 7 pm & 9:30 pm I $26–$52. thecomicstrip.ca 780 483 5999

Blues on Whyte I 10329-82 Avenue I 9 pm. bluesonwhyte.com

ANGELA CHENG PIANO RECITAL

Muttart Hall, Alberta College I 10050 MacDonald Drive NW I 7:30 pm I $30.

BLACK FRIDAY

The Forge I 10551-82 Avenue I 8 pm I $11.99 I With guests Sins of Sorrow, Original Violence and Filthy Sinner. yeglive.ca

BONNIE FEST

Bonnie Doon Park I 9240-93 Street I 11 am I Who’s excited for this year’s festival? There will be pony rides, face painting, popcorn, bike tune-ups and much more. The best part—it’s all free! bonniefest.ca

EDMONTON CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL

Edmonton Expo Centre I 7515-118 Avenue I 2 pm–10 pm I $19.95. albertabeerfestivals.com

FAMILY FUN

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Sherwood Park Birch Bay Ranch I 51505 RR 215 I 2 pm–6 pm I $20 per family I Family Fun Day is an exciting, activity-packed day with something for everyone to enjoy. Come enjoy zip-lining, rock climbing, rappelling and more with our state-of-the-art high ropes course for kids 8yrs and older, including adults. Kids under 8yrs can have a blast having pony rides and playing in bouncy castles. There will be hayrides all day for everyone, plus a delicious barbecue. birchbayranch.com

FARMERS’ DAYS RODEO & EXHIBITION M

Stony Plain Heritage Park I 510041 Avenue I 7 am–11 pm I $15 I Kinsmen Kid’s Zone and Outdoor Trade Show at Parkland Pioneer Museum, 5120-41 Avenue. stonyplain.com

HEART OF THE CITY FESTIVAL

Giovanni Caboto Park I 10947-95 Street I Featuring live music, art and other entertainment in the downtown core. heartcityfest.com

INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS M Various venues in St. Albert I 9:30 am–5 pm I $13 feature performances, $3 site activities I Today is tailored for schools. stalbert.ca/exp/childfest

Yuk Yuks I 13103 Fort Road I 7:30 & 10 pm I $18.10 I With Ben Proulx. yukyuks.com 780 481 9857

Fort Saskatchewan Legacy Park I 100 Avenue & 101 Street I 10:30 am–3 pm I Local community bands, vocalists and dancers will entertain you at the Legacy Park Band Shell. Throughout the day, you can restore your energy at various food and treat booths that are run by local youth organizations. The Legacy Park Family Festival is also the time when we officially welcome back our “Best Loved City SHEEP!” fortsask.ca

LIVE THOROUGHBRED RACING

Northlands Park I 7300-116 Avenue I 1 pm Post I Enjoy live racing from the grandstands. northlandspark.ca 780 471 8174

RUNAWAY BRIDESMAIDS

Jubilations Dinner Theatre, Phase 1, WEM I 6:15 pm I $84.95 adults, 11 am Matinee $39.95. edmonton.jubilations.ca 780 484 2424

SAM KIRMAYER QUARTET

Yardbird Suite I 10203-86 Avenue I 8 pm I $22 + I Drawing inspiration from masters like Wes Montgomery and Grant Green, Sam eschews effects in favour of a clear, direct tone and maintains firm roots in the blues and hard bop traditions. yardbirdsuite.com

SERBIAN DAYS

Grand Trunk I 12920-112 Street I Noon–7 pm I Serbian Days Festival is a showcase of the rich history of Serbian culture, including delicious Serbian food, traditional cultural dances and authentic music. svetisavaedmonton.com

BERZERKHERS VS. SLICE GIRLS (ROLLER DERBY)

Edmonton Sports Dome I 10104-32 Avenue I 6 pm I $10 +. e-villerollerderby.com

THE FINEST OF STRANGERS

Varscona Theatre I 10329-83 Avenue I 2 pm & 7:30 pm I A well-known television personality returns to the house where he spent part of his childhood, only to find himself utterly unable to leave it. This creates havoc for the current owner and occupants, many of whom are not entirely what they at first seem to be. teatroq.com

TRITONAL

Union Hall I 6240 99 St I 9 pm I $30.

USHA GUPTA DANCE ENTOURAGE

Timms Centre for the Arts University of Alberta I 87 Avenue & 112 Street I 8 pm I $35 I This classical form of dance from northern India is revitalized by her ensemble, her most intimate collaborators who express their dancing in the here and now. tixonthesquare.ca

WEIRD AL YANKOVIC M

Enoch River Cree Resort I 300 East Lapotac Boulevard I Doors open at 7 pm, show 9 pm I $59.99 at ticketmaster.ca I A pop culture icon and the biggestselling comedy recording artist of all time, with classic song and music video parodies such as Eat It, Like a Surgeon, Smells Like Nirvana, Amish Paradise, White & Nerdy and Word Crimes. With guest Emo Philips. rivercreeresort.com

Sun, June 3 ALL SHOOK UP

Mayfield Dinner Theatre I 16615109 Avenue I Tue–Wed 6 pm, $90–$100 adults; Wed 10 am, $80–$90 adults; Thur 6 pm, $90–$100 adults; Fri–Sat 6 pm, $105–$115 adults; Sun 10 am, $80–$90 adults; Sun 5:30 pm, $90–$100. mayfieldtheatre.ca 780 483 4051

ANDREW SANTINO

The Comic Strip I #1646 Bourbon Street, WEM I 7 pm I $17.50. thecomicstrip.ca 780 483 5999

ANDY SYDOW

Blues on Whyte I 10329-82 Avenue I 9 pm. bluesonwhyte.com

CELEIGH CARDINAL

Aviary I 9314 111 Avenue I 6:30 pm I $13 I With guests Gunner & Smith. yeglive.ca

EDMONTON PROSPECTS VS. OKOTOKS

Remax Field I 10233-96 Avenue NW I 2 pm I $18 adults, $10 kids (6–12yrs), free (5yrs and under) I Minor League Baseball Day. prospectsbaseballclub.com

FARMERS’ DAYS RODEO & EXHIBITION M

Stony Plain Heritage Park I 510041 Avenue I 4:30 pm–11:30 pm I $15 I Kinsmen Kid’s Zone and Outdoor Trade Show at Parkland Pioneer Museum, 5120-41 Avenue. stonyplain.com

HEART OF THE CITY FESTIVAL

Giovanni Caboto Park I 10947-95 Street I Featuring live music, art and other entertainment in the downtown core. heartcityfest.com

INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS M

Various venues in St. Albert 9:30 am–3:30 pm I $13 feature performances, $3 site activities I Today is tailored for schools and groups. stalbert.ca/exp/childfest

MUSIC FOR CONTEMPLATION

The Atrium I The Kings University I 9125 50 Street I 3 pm I $18 I This concert will feature many excerpts

from famous oratorios, sacred gospel and art song, new and old. operanuova.ca

RUNAWAY BRIDESMAIDS

Jubilations Dinner Theatre, Phase 1, WEM I 5 pm I $74.95 adults. edmonton.jubilations.ca 780 484 2424

SAINTS, LEGENDS AND MAGIC SONGS

All Saints’ Anglican Cathedral I 10035-103 Street I 3 pm I Our concert will feature an eclectic selection of a cappella music by British composers Joby Talbot and Benjamin Britten, and Latvians Eriks Ešenvalds and Ugis Praulinš.

SEASON FINALE CONCERT

Winspear Centre I 4 Sir Winston Churchill Square I 7:30 pm I $25 at the door I A presentation of Cosmopolitan Music Society. cosmopolitanmusic.org

USHA GUPTA DANCE ENTOURAGE

Timms Centre for the Arts University of Alberta I 87 Avenue & 112 Street I 2 pm I $35 I This classical form of dance from northern India is revitalized by her ensemble, her most intimate collaborators who express their dancing in the here and now. tixonthesquare.ca

June 4–10 ALL SHOOK UP

Mayfield Dinner Theatre I 16615109 Avenue I Tue–Wed 6 pm, $90–$100 adults; Wed 10 am, $80–$90 adults; Thur 6 pm, $90–$100 adults; Fri–Sat 6 pm, $105–$115 adults; Sun 10 am, $80–$90 adults; Sun 5:30 pm, $90–$100. mayfieldtheatre.ca 780 483 4051

SERBIAN DAYS

Grand Trunk I 12920-112 Street I Noon–7 pm I Serbian Days Festival is a showcase of the rich history of Serbian culture, including delicious Serbian food, traditional cultural dances and authentic music. svetisavaedmonton.com

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Mon, June 4 BATTLE TO THE FUNNY BONE

TAYLOR SCOTT BAND

LUNCHTIME CONCERT SERIES

Varscona Theatre I 10329-83 Avenue I 7:30 pm I A well-known television personality returns to the house where he spent part of his childhood, only to find himself utterly unable to leave it.

This creates havoc for the current owner and occupants, many of whom are not entirely what they at first seem to be. teatroq.com

Tues, June 5 FRENCH, ITALIAN & GERMAN SONG SOIRÉE

Holy Trinity Anglican Church I 10037-84 Avenue I 7:30 pm I $18 I Experience the beauty and diversity of our singers and pianists as they interpret the thoughts and feelings of a variety of composers spanning music history. operanuova.ca

OIL CITY ROLLER DERBY

Edmonton Sports Dome I 1010432 Avenue I 6 pm I $10 I This co-ed scrimmage is open to all fully benchmarked adult skaters. Sorry, no juniors. There is a $10 drop-in fee.

Please bring both a black shirt and a red shirt with your name and number on it. ocrd.ca

ROAD TO JOY

Winspear Centre I 4 Sir Winston Churchill Square I 7 pm. edmontonsymphony.com 780 428 1414

THE FINEST OF STRANGERS

Varscona Theatre I 10329-83 Avenue I 7:30 pm I A well-known television personality returns to the house where he spent part of his childhood, only to find himself utterly unable to leave it.

This creates havoc for the current owner and occupants, many of whom are not entirely what they at first seem to be. teatroq.com

Blues on Whyte I 10329-82 Avenue I 9 pm. bluesonwhyte.com

THE FINEST OF STRANGERS

THE GOOD LOVELIES

Triffo Theatre I 11110-104 Avenue I 7 pm I $35. yeglive.ca

TOURS FOR TOTS

Art Gallery of Alberta I Sir Winston Churchill Square I 10 am–11 am I Photo Stories. Bring in your favourite picture of yourself, a friend or family member. Make a finger painting of the photo then share a story about your new art work. youraga.ca

Thur, June 7 AMY VAN KEEKEN

Aviary I 9314 111 Avenue I 7 pm I $12–$13 I A photography exhibition by Erin Walker. yeglive.ca

ARTWALK M

Downtown St. Albert I 6 pm–9 pm I Explore downtown St. Albert while visiting eight venues, each with unique exhibits. Why not stop at a funky restaurant for dinner or coffee while you are there? artwalkstalbert.com

BIRDS BEES AND AMBERGRIS M St. Albert Art Gallery of St. Albert I 19 Perron Street I 6 pm–9 pm. artgalleryofstalbert.ca

BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN

DEVON DAYS M

Devon Community Centre I 20 Haven Avenue I 5 pm I Free I Kick-off barbecue and a live band. devondays.ca

Cinema Series Capitol Theatre Fort Edmonton Park I Fox Drive & Whitemud Drive I $12 I A Beautiful, heart breaking story of two men struggling with their feelings for one another. fortedmontonpark.ca 780 442 5311

DROP THE MIC COMEDY SHOW

DEVON DAYS M

The Comic Strip I #1646 Bourbon Street, WEM I 7:30 pm I $10. thecomicstrip.ca 780 483 5999

Devon Community Centre I 20 Haven Avenue I 8 pm I Comedy night with dancing and a silent auction. devondays.ca

LIVE THOROUGHBRED RACING

DONELLE RAWLINGS

RUNAWAY BRIDESMAIDS

ILLENIUM

Wed, June 6

Northlands Park I 7300-116 Avenue I 6:30 pm I Enjoy live racing from the grandstands. northlandspark.ca Jubilations Dinner Theatre, Phase 1, WEM I 6:15 pm I $74.95 adults. edmonton.jubilations.ca 780 484 2424 summercity.ca

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The Comic Strip I #1646 Bourbon Street, WEM I 7:30 pm I $5 I Featuring a comedy battle and the audience picks the topic. thecomicstrip.ca 780 483 5999

City Hall I 1 Sir Winston Churchill Square I 12:30 pm I Free I Four emerging Artists, three singers and one pianist will present an engaging and unique concert. operanuova.ca

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SPRING CONCERT ST. ALBERT COMMUNITY BAND

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The Comic Strip I #1646 Bourbon Street, WEM I 7:30 pm I $29–$71. thecomicstrip.ca 780 483 5999

Union Hall I 6240-99 Street I 9:30 pm I $35. unionhall.ca

LET THERE BE HEIGHT: AN AERIAL CABARET

ATB Arts Barns I 1033084 Avenue I 7:30 pm I $30 I Featuring Edmonton’s professional and upcoming circus artists along with physical theatre, comedy and dance. tixonthesquare.ca

OCEAN ALLEY

Starlite Room I 10030 102 Street I 8 pm I $10 I Eclectic music and emphatic live show. starliteroom.ca

thecomicstrip.ca 780 483 5999

EDMONTON PROSPECTS VS. FORT MAC

Remax Field I 10233-96 Avenue NW I 7 pm I $18 adults, $10 kids (6–12yrs), free (5yrs and under) | Jays Day. prospectsbaseballclub.com

LET THERE BE HEIGHT: AN AERIAL CABARET

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ATB Arts Barns I 10330-84 Avenue I 7:30 pm I $30 I Featuring Edmonton’s professional and upcoming circus artists along with physical theatre, comedy and dance. tixonthesquare.ca

GOOD NATURE

TARTUFFE

The Theatre at The Kings University I 9125-50 Street I 7:30 pm I $28 I A lively, comedic exploration of power and hypocrisy based on Molière’s most famous play. operanuova.ca

TAYLOR SCOTT BAND

Café Blackbird I 9640-142 Street I 8 pm I $15. eventbrite.ca

Blues on Whyte I 10329-82 Avenue I 9 pm. bluesonwhyte.com

RUNAWAY BRIDESMAIDS

Jubilations Dinner Theatre, Phase 1, WEM I 6:15 pm I $74.95 adults. edmonton.jubilations.ca 780 484 2424

Avenue I 7:30 pm I A well-known television personality returns to the house where he spent part of his childhood, only to find himself utterly unable to leave it.

This creates havoc for the current owner and occupants, many of whom are not entirely what they at first seem to be. teatroq.com

Sat, June 9 A ROSE BY ANY OTHER NAME

DeVine Wine I 10111-104 Street I 7 pm I $30. devinewines.ca/events

ALFIE ZAPPACOSTA

Café Blackbird I 9640-142 Street I 8 pm I $35. eventbrite.ca

TARTUFFE

BRIAN LINK

The Theatre at The Kings University I 9125-50 Street I 7:30 pm I $28 I A lively, comedic exploration of power and hypocrisy based on Molière’s most famous play. operanuova.ca

Comedy Factory Gateway Entertainment Centre I 34 Avenue I 8:30 pm I $20. thecomedyfactory.com 780 469 4999

TAYLOR SCOTT BAND

Starlite Room I 10030-102 Street I 8 pm I $25 I With guests Daygll Abortion. Powerful, majestic and melodic heavy metal. starliteroom.ca

THE FINEST OF STRANGERS

CANADA VS SCOTLAND – MEN’S INTERNATIONAL RUGBY

BRUJERIA

Blues on Whyte I 10329-82 Avenue I 9 pm. bluesonwhyte.com

Varscona Theatre I 10329-83 Avenue I 7:30 pm I A well-known television personality returns to the house where he spent part of his childhood, only to find himself utterly unable to leave it.

This creates havoc for the current owner and occupants, many of whom are not entirely what they at first seem to be. teatroq.com

Commonwealth Stadium I 11000 Stadium Road I 7 pm I $15 + I Preseason game. ticketmaster.ca

COLOURS OF SPRING

Sacred Heart Church of the First Peoples I 10821-96 Street I 3 pm I $20. tixonthesquare.ca

Fri, June 8

DEVON DAYS M

Devon I 7:30 am, Annual Charity Breakfast, Devon Fire Department I 10 am, Devon Days Parade, Athabasca Avenue I 11 am–2 pm, Family Fun Fair at Devon Community Church I 8 pm, Devon Days Saloon Fest (18+), Dale Fisher Arena, $25. devondays.ca

BLIND DOG BLUES

Blue Chair Café I 9624-76 Avenue I 8:30 pm I $15 I Blues-based grooves with rocking energy. bluechaire.ca

BRIAN LINK

Comedy Factory Gateway Entertainment Centre I 34 Avenue I 8:30 pm I $20. thecomedyfactory.com 780 469 4999

DONNELL RAWLINGS

The Comic Strip I #1646 Bourbon Street, WEM I 7 pm & 9:30 pm I $28.95. thecomicstrip.ca 780 483 5999

BRYAN ADAMS

Rogers Place I 10220-104 Avenue I 8 pm I $45 and up. ticketmaster.ca

EDMONTON PROSPECTS VS. FORT MAC

DEVON DAYS M

Devon I Taste of Devon I Main Street I 5 pm–9 pm I $1 per ticket (3–6 ticket items) I Teen Dance (grades 5–9), Dale Fish Arena; 11 pm Fireworks, Discovery Place. Also included is a midway. New this year, Devon Family Dance Party. devondays.ca

DONNELL RAWLINGS

The Comic Strip, 1646 I Bourbon Street, WEM I 7:30 pm & 9:45 pm I $28.95.

HAMMERFALL

Starlite Room I 10030 102 Street I 8 pm I $33.50 I Powerful, majestic and melodic heavy metal. starliteroom.ca

KEVIN MCGRATH

Yuk Yuks I 13103 Fort Road I 7:30 pm I $18.10 I With Mike Lynch. yukyuks.com 780 481 9857

THEATRE SPORTS LIVE THOROUGHBRED RACING

Northlands Park I 7300-116 Avenue I 6:30 pm I Enjoy live racing from the grandstands. northlandspark.ca

RUNAWAY BRIDESMAIDS

Jubilations Dinner Theatre, Phase 1, WEM I 6:15 pm I $84.95 adults

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Citadel Theatre I 9828-101a Avenue NW I 7:30 pm & 10 pm I $13.71 including fees I Teams go head-to-head in a battle of wits while competing to be the audience’s favourite. It’s a bare-knuckle chuckle fest. rapidfiretheatre.com

Remax Field I 10233-96 Avenue NW I 7 pm I $18 adults, $10 kids (6–12yrs), free (5yrs and under) I Ball Park: Crown Jewel Day. prospectsbaseballclub.com

LIVE THOROUGHBRED RACING

Northlands Park I 7300-116 Avenue I 1 pm Post I Enjoy live racing from the grandstands. northlandspark.ca

THE FINEST OF STRANGERS Varscona Theatre I 10329-83

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KEVIN HART

Rogers Place I 10220-104 Avenue I 7 pm I $35 and up. ticketmaster.ca

KEVIN MCGRATH

Yuk Yuks I 13103 Fort Road I 7:30 & 10 pm I $18.10 I With Mike Lynch. yukyuks.com 780 481 9857

MAESTRO: THE HUNGER GAMES OF IMPROV

Citadel Theatre I 9828-101a Avenue NW I 7:30 pm & 10 pm I $13.71 including fees I Competitive improv form that pits players against each other, battling for the love of the crowd. rapidfiretheatre.com

NATURE PLAY DAY M

Strathcona County Strathcona Wilderness Centre (Ardrossan) I 52535 Range Road 212 I 1 pm–4 pm I So much outdoor fun including nature art, campfire, tadpole discovery and treats. strathcona.ca

PRIDE FESTIVAL

Events include: 11 am–1 pm, Pride Parade, Whyte Avenue, 108 Street to end of Steel Park at 103 Street; Pride in the Park, Strathcona Park, 101 Street & 86 Avenue, free, food trucks, live entertainment, children and youth activities; Dance with Pride, featuring DJ Corey Craig, at Church of John 10260-103 Street; Pride Party (18+), Blues On Whyte, 10329-82 Avenue, parking lot party all day with five bands performing. edmontonpride.ca

RUNAWAY BRIDESMAIDS

Jubilations Dinner Theatre, Phase 1, WEM I 6:15 pm I $84.95 adults. edmonton.jubilations.ca 780 484 2424

SUBHUMANS

Starlite Room–Temple I 10030102 St I 8 pm I $20 I Long-standing punk rock band from the United Kingdom. starliteroom.ca

TARTUFFE

The Theatre at The Kings University I 9125-50 Street I 7:30 pm I $28 I A lively, comedic exploration of power and hypocrisy based on Molière’s most famous play. operanuova.ca

TAYLOR SCOTT BAND

Blues on Whyte I 10329-82 Avenue I 9 pm. bluesonwhyte.com

THE FINEST OF STRANGERS

Varscona Theatre I 10329-83 Avenue I 10 pm I A well-known television personality returns to the house where he spent part of his childhood, only to find himself utterly unable to leave it.

This creates havoc for the current owner and occupants, many of whom are not entirely what they

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at first seem to be. eventbrite.ca

Mon, June 11

WAKANDA INVASION

BATTLE TO THE FUNNY BONE

Impero Restaurant I 11807-105 Avenue I 9 pm.

Sun, June 10 DEVON DAYS M

Devon I The day includes: 8 am Pancake Breakfast, Devon Lion’s Park; 1 pm, Sunday in the Park, Centennial Park; noon–5 pm; Midway, Alldritt Parking Lot. devondays.ca

DONNELL RAWLINGS

The Comic Strip I #1646 Bourbon Street, WEM I 7 PM I $28.95. thecomicstrip.ca 780 483 5999

ETERNAL HOPE

St. Andrew’s United Church I 9915-148 Street I 3 pm I $20. tixonthesquare.ca

PRIDE FESTIVAL

Events include: Queer Pride Poster Contest; 10 am–3 pm, 2nd Annual Diva Brunch, Central Social Hall 10909 Jasper Avenue; Bring the kids and stop by to see Chicken John’s petting zoo, grab a hat from the balloon artisan, or let the kids burn off some of that excess energy in the ReMax bouncy house; Bears in the Park BBQ (18yrs and over), 11344-102 Avenue NW, Parking Lot party all day with five bands performing. edmontonpride.ca

RUNAWAY BRIDESMAIDS

Jubilations Dinner Theatre, Phase 1, WEM I 5 pm I $74.95 adults. edmonton.jubilations.ca 780 484 2424

SECOND ANNUAL VARSCONA THEATRE GALA

Varscona Theatre I 10329-83 Avenue I 1 pm I $60 I Join us for a freewheeling tea party with an exceptional array of tea blends. yeglive.ca

TARTUFFE

The Theatre at The Kings University I 9125-50 Street I 1:30 pm I $28 I A lively, comedic exploration of power and hypocrisy based on Molière’s most famous play. operanuova.ca

TAYLOR SCOTT BAND

Blues on Whyte I 10329-82 Avenue I 9 pm. bluesonwhyte.com

THE FINEST OF STRANGERS

Varscona Theatre I 10329-83 Avenue I 7:30 pm I A well-known television personality returns to the house where he spent part of his childhood, only to find himself utterly unable to leave it.

This creates havoc for the current owner and occupants, many of whom are not entirely what they at first seem to be. teatroq.com

The Comic Strip I #1646 Bourbon Street, WEM I 7:30 pm I $5 I Featuring a comedy battle and the audience picks the topic. thecomicstrip.ca 780 483 5999

INDULGENCE

Delta Edmonton South I 4404 Gateway Boulevard I 6:30 pm– 9 pm I $100 I One of Edmonton’s premier food and drink events, Indulgence brings together the best of our local food and agriculture community with restaurants, VQA wineries, microbreweries and distillers. indulgenceedmonton.ca

LUNCHTIME CONCERT SERIES

City Hall I 1 Sir Winston Churchill Square I 12:30 pm I free I Four emerging Artists, three singers and one pianist will present an engaging and unique concert. operanuova.ca

XAVIER RUDD

IAN BAGG

Wed, June 13

IMPROVAGANZA

Myer Horowitz Theatre Students Union Building, U of A I 7 pm I $39.50. yeglive.ca

CITY WORKERS IN LOVE

L’Unitheatre I 8627-91 Street I 8 pm I $28 I The story of a street repair crew on a typical summer’s day as they strive to help their city and themselves. operanuova.ca

DANA WHYLE

Aviary I 9314-111 Avenue I 7:30 pm I $20 I With guests Bearts in Hazenmore, and Eva Foote. yeglive.ca

IMPROVAGANZA

Tues, June 12

Citadel Theatre I 9828-101a Avenue I June 13–23 I This 18th annual event featuring comedy acts from around the world, plus Theatresport matches, specialty shows and much more. rapidfiretheatre.com 780 448 0695

GERMAN & SLAVIC SOIREE

LIVE THOROUGHBRED RACING

Holy Trinity Anglican Church I 10037 84 Ave I 7:30 pm I $18 I Experience the beauty and diversity of our singers and pianists as they interpret the thoughts and feelings of a variety of composers spanning music history. operanuova.ca

MASTERCLASS

L’Unitheatre I 8627-91 Street I 8 pm I $28 I Maria Callas arrives on stage at Julliard to give a Master Class. As she works with three talented singers, she triggers her own life’s journey to awaken the appetite for perfection in these budding performers, and exposes to us—her audience—to the temperament, wit, arrogance and vulnerability needed to reach the stars of an international career. operanuova.ca

MICHAEL QUU

The Comic Strip I #1646 Bourbon Street, WEM I 7:30 PM I $15. thecomicstrip.ca 780 483 5999

THE FINEST OF STRANGERS

Varscona Theatre I 10329-83 Avenue I 7:30 pm I A well-known television personality returns to the house where he spent part of his childhood, only to find himself utterly unable to leave it.

This creates havoc for the current owner and occupants, many of whom are not entirely what they at first seem to be. teatroq.com

TORY LANEZ: MEMORIES DON’T DIE TOUR

Union Hall I 6240-99 Street I 7 pm I $49. unionhall.ca

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Northlands Park I 7300-116 Avenue I 6:30 pm I Enjoy live racing from the grandstands. northlandspark.ca

MICHAEL QUU

The Comic Strip I #1646 Bourbon Street, WEM I 7:30 PM I $15. thecomicstrip.ca 780 483 5999

SOCIAL DISTORTION

Union Hall I 6240-99 Street I 7 pm I $50 I With Aaron Lee Tasjan and Jade Jackson. unionhall.ca

THE FINEST OF STRANGERS

Varscona Theatre I 10329-83 Avenue I 7:30 pm I A well-known television personality returns to the house where he spent part of his childhood, only to find himself utterly unable to leave it.

This creates havoc for the current owner and occupants, many of whom are not entirely what they at first seem to be. teatroq.com

TOURS FOR TOTS

Art Gallery of Alberta I Sir Winston Churchill Square I 10 am–11 am I Stippling Landscapes. Discover and try new brush techniques. youraga.ca

XAVIER RUDD

Myer Horowitz Theatre Students Union Building, U of A I 7 pm I $39.50. yeglive.ca

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St. Albert Arden Theatre I 5 St. Anne Street I 7 pm I $44 ticketmaster.ca

The Comic Strip I #1646 Bourbon Street, WEM I 7:30 PM I $17.50. thecomicstrip.ca 780 483 5999 Citadel Theatre I 9828-101a Avenue I June 13–23 I This 18th annual event featuring comedy acts from around the world, plus Theatresport matches, specialty shows and much more. rapidfiretheatre.com 780 448 0695

MASTERCLASS

L’Unitheatre I 8627-91 Street I 8 pm I $28 I Maria Callas arrives on stage at Julliard to give a Master Class. As she works with three talented singers, she triggers her own life’s journey to awaken the appetite for perfection in these budding performers, and expose to us—her audience—to the temperament, wit, arrogance and vulnerability needed to reach the stars of an international career. operanuova.ca

MOTHER MOTHER

Starlite Room I 10030-102 Street I 7 pm I $40. starliteroom.ca

RYAN STILES & COLIN MOCHRIE Citadel Theatre I 9828-101a Avenue NW I 7:30 pm I $35 including fees I Colin Mochrie & Ryan Stiles of Whose Line Is It Anyway fame. For one night only, they (along with special guests) bring their world-famous brand of spontaneous comedy to Edmonton. rapidfiretheatre.com

THE FINEST OF STRANGERS

Varscona Theatre I 10329-83 Avenue I 7:30 pm I A well-known television personality returns to the house where he spent part of his childhood, only to find himself utterly unable to leave it.

This creates havoc for the current owner and occupants, many of whom are not entirely what they at first seem to be. teatroq.com

THE IMITATION GAME

Cinema Series Capitol Theatre Fort Edmonton Park I Fox Drive & Whitemud Drive I $12 I Based on the real life story of legendary cryptanalyst Alan Turing, the film portrays the nail-biting race against time by Turing and his brilliant team of code-breakers at Britain’s top-secret Government Code and Cypher School at Bletchley Park, during the darkest days of World War II. fortedmontonpark.ca 780 442 5311

Fri, June 15 ALTARS OF GRIEF

Rendezvous Pub I 10108-149 Street I 9 pm I $13 I With guests Solarcover, Deth God and Enduring the Fall. eventbrite.ca

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Leduc I Maclab Centre for Performing Arts I 4308-50 Street I 7 pm I $75. ticketpro.ca

BEAUMONT BLUES FESTIVAL M Beaumont I Four Seasons Park I Gates open 4 pm I $60 Friday, more for weekend pass I Today’s main stage Serena Ryder and Hanna Georges. bbrf.ca

Avenue NW I 7 pm I $18 adults, $10 kids (6–12yrs), free (5yrs and under). prospectsbaseballclub.com

FOREVER PLAID

Mayfield Dinner Theatre I 16615109 Avenue I 6 pm I $105–$115 adults. mayfieldtheatre.ca 780 483 4051

IAN BAGG

The Comic Strip I #1646 Bourbon

wit, arrogance and vulnerability needed to reach the stars of an international career. operanuova.ca

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IN HER SHOES GALA M

Enoch I River Cree Casino I 300 East Lapotec Boulevard I 6 pm I $100+. eventbrite.ca

MOTHER MOTHER

LIVE THOROUGHBRED RACING

ROCK & ROLL HEAVEN

Northlands Park I 7300-116 Avenue I 6:30 pm Post I Enjoy live racing from the grandstands. northlandspark.ca

Starlite Room I 10030102- Street I 7 pm I $40. starliteroom.ca Jubilations Dinner Theatre, Phase 1, WEM I 6:15 pm I $84.95 adults I So many musical greats have passed on, and if there is a

SOCIAL DISTORTION

Union Hall I 6240-99 Street I 7 pm I $50 I With Aaron Lee Tasjan and Jade Jackson. unionhall.ca

SRVENT

Aviary I 9314-111 Ave I 8 pm I $15 I With guests Shay Esposito, Daylin Jorgensen and Adam Renard. yeglive.ca

EDMONTON’S PREMIER BIKE SHOP SINCE 1991

CRUISERS AND CITY BIKES

WOMEN’S SPECIFIC BIKES

ELECTRIC BIKES

15103 Stony Plain Road, Edmonton, Alberta CITY WORKERS IN LOVE

L’Unitheatre I 8627-91 Street I 7:30 pm I $28 I The story of a street repair crew on a typical summer’s day as they strive to help their city and themselves. operanuova.ca

EDMONTON PROSPECTS VS. LETHBRIDGE Remax Field I 10233-96

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Street, WEM I 7:30 pm & 9:45 pm I $25.95. thecomicstrip.ca 780 483 5999

IMPROVAGANZA

Citadel Theatre I 9828-101a Avenue I June 13–23 I This 18th annual event featuring comedy acts from around the world, plus Theatresport matches, specialty shows and much more.

MASTERCLASS

L’Unitheatre I 8627–91 Street I 8 pm I $28 I Maria Callas arrives on stage at Julliard to give a Master Class. As she works with three talented singers she triggers her own life s journey to awaken the appetite for perfection in these budding performer, and expose to us—her audience—to the temperament,

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Heaven up there, they must have one hell of a band. edmonton.jubilations.ca 780 484 2424

SHAWN GRAMIAK

Yuk Yuks I 13103 Fort Road I 7:30 pm I $18.10 I With Steve McGowan. yukyuks.com 780 481 9857

TOWN & COUNTRY DAZE M

Beaumont I Beaumont’s annual community festival with a parade, fun run, family entertainment and activities, food trucks, car show and shine, pig roast, musical stages, pancake breakfast, soap box derby and more. beaumont.ab.ca

THE FINEST OF STRANGERS

Varscona Theatre I 10329-83 Avenue I 7:30 pm I A well-known television personality returns to the house where he spent part of his childhood, only to find himself utterly unable to leave it.

This creates havoc for the current owner and occupants, many of whom are not entirely what they at first seem to be. teatroq.com

routines, cheeky humor and boy next door charm that you won’t be able to resist! rivercreeresort.com

Avenue I 7 pm I $20. evmchoir.com

I Pride Day. prospectsbaseballclub.com

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FOREVER PLAID

The Pearl Showroom Casino Yelllowhead I 12464-153 Street I 8 pm I $50 and up I With guest Cutting Crew. ticketmaster.ca

Beaumont I Four Seasons Park I Gates open 1 pm I $60 Friday, more for weekend pass I Today’s main stage has Sam Roberts Band, Joe Nolan and the Dogs, and Mad Bomber Society. bbrf.ca

WOLFHEART

CITY WORKERS IN LOVE

WANG CHUNG

Starlite Room—Temple I 10030-

Mayfield Dinner Theatre I 16615109 Avenue I 6 pm I $105–$115 adults. mayfieldtheatre.ca 780 483 4051

HIGHLANDIA MUSIC FESTIVAL

Henry Martell Park I Ada Boulevard I Food, entertainment and music. highlandiafest.com

L’Unitheatre I 8627 91 Street I

acts from around the world, plus Theatresport matches, specialty shows and much more. rapidfiretheatre.com 780 448 0695

KILLER DWARFS & KICK AXE Century Casino I 13103 Fort Road I 8 pm I $41 and up. ticketmaster.ca

LIVE THOROUGHBRED RACING Northlands Park I 7300-116 Avenue I 1 pm I Enjoy live racing

RIDE THE REVOLUTION EXPERIENCE YOUR RIVER VALLEY ON OUR EBIKE TOURS Edmonton has the largest municipal trail network in North America. Pedal into summer with Revolution Cycle! Our world class electric assist eBike tours are for you, your friends and your family to enjoy all our city has to offer at the same pace. Riders of all abilities can now be equals on the trail.

Come, fall in love with Edmonton’s amazing green space – on an eBike!

2.5 hour tours 5 hour tours Lunch/snacks provided Excited for Edmonton’s summer festival season? Inquire about our themed eBike tours to some of your favorite summer events including: Taste of Edmonton Street Performers Fringe Festival Heritage Days Themed Foodie/Café/Brewery Tours Not into Tours? Book the eBike as a rental and experience it on your own terms!

Book your tour or rental today at www.revolutioncycle.com

KID’S BIKES

MOUNTAIN BIKES

ROAD BIKES

780 486 3634 www.revolutioncycle.com THUNDER FROM DOWN UNDER M

Enoch I River Cree Resort I 300 East Lapotac Boulevard I Doors open at 7 pm, show 9 pm I $47 at ticketmaster.ca I The perfect Girls’ Night Outback! Australia’s hottest export Thunder from Down Under hits an intimate Vegas stage every night of the week showing off chiseled bodies, seductive dance

102 Street I 8 pm I $12 I With guest Arctos. starliteroom.ca

Sat, June 16 25TH ANNIVERSARY PRIDE CONCERT – EDMONTON VOCAL MINORITY Westbury Theatre I 10330-84

8 pm I $28 I The story of a street repair crew on a typical summer’s day as they strive to help their city and themselves.

Operanuova.ca

EDMONTON PROSPECTS VS. LETHBRIDGE

Remax Field I 10233-96 Avenue NW I 7 pm I $18 adults, $10 kids (6–12yrs), free (5yrs and under)

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IAN BAGG

The Comic Strip I #1646 Bourbon Street, WEM I 7 pm & 9:30 pm I $25.95. thecomicstrip.ca 780 483 5999

IMPROVAGANZA

Citadel Theatre I 9828-101a Avenue I June 13–23 I This 18th annual event featuring comedy

from the grandstands. northlandspark.ca

MARGARET LOGUE NORTHERN ALBERTA BODYBUILDING CHAMPIONSHIPS Myer Horowitz Theatre I 8900114 Street I 9 am I $72–$100 at ticketfly.com I This event will feature Alberta’s top amateur physique athletes from the summercity.ca

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Northern Alberta region. This is an open event featuring novice bodybuilding, classic physique bodybuilding, women’s physique, Tier 1 Bikini Modelling and Tier 1 Figure, as well as the National qualifier for masters or juniors bodybuilding, master’s figure and physique.

MASTERCLASS

L’Unitheatre I 8627 91 Street I 2 pm I $28 I Maria Callas arrives on stage at Julliard to give a Master Class. As she works with three talented singers she triggers her own life s journey to awaken the appetite for perfection in these budding performers, and expose to us—her audience—to the temperament, wit, arrogance and vulnerability needed to reach the stars of an international career. operanuova.ca

MISS RAE AND THE MIDNIGHT RAMBLERS

Blue Chair Café I 9624-76 Avenue I 8:30 pm I $20 I Fiery lyrics channel tales of former lives, while unveiling hushed histories riddled with hardships, valour and desire. bluechair.ca

PORKAPALOOZA

Northlands I 7515-118 Avenue. porkapalooza.ca

PRIDE WRAP UP PARTY

Denizen Hall I 10311-103 Street I 6 pm I $10.

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ROCK & ROLL HEAVEN

Jubilations Dinner Theatre, Phase 1, WEM I 6:15 pm I $84.95 adults I So many musical greats have passed on, and if there is a Heaven up there, they must have one hell of a band. edmonton.jubilations.ca 780 484 2424

hottest export Thunder from Down Under hits an intimate Vegas stage every night of the week showing off chiseled bodies, seductive dance routines, cheeky humor and boy next door charm that you won’t be able to resist! rivercreeresort.com

SHAWN GRAMIAK

TOWN & COUNTRY DAZE M

Yuk Yuks I 13103 Fort Road I 7:30 & 10 pm I $18.10 I With Steve McGowan. yukyuks.com 780 481 9857

THE CONFUSIONAIRES

Aviary I 9314-111 Avenue I 8 pm I $15 I With guests Forbidden Dimension and Robin Woywitka. yeglive.ca

THE FINEST OF STRANGERS

Varscona Theatre I 10329-83 Avenue I 2 pm & 7:30 pm I A well-known television personality returns to the house where he spent part of his childhood, only to find himself utterly unable to leave it. This creates havoc for the current owner and occupants, many of whom are not entirely what they at first seem to be. teatroq.com

THUNDER FROM DOWN UNDER M Enoch I River Cree Resort I 300 East Lapotac Boulevard I Doors open at 7 pm, show 9 pm I $47 at ticketmaster.ca I The perfect Girls’ Night Outback! Australia’s

Beaumont I Beaumont’s annual community festival with a parade, fun run, family entertainment and activities, food trucks, car show and shine, pig roast, musical stages, pancake breakfast, soap box derby and more. beaumont.ab.ca

TREVOR NOAH

Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium I 11455-87 Avenue I 7 pm & 10 pm I $75 plus fees through ticketmaster.ca jubileeauditorium.com

ZOO FEST

Edmonton Valley Zoo I 13315 Buena Vista Road I 6 pm I $50+. eventbrite.ca

Sun, June 17 BEAUMONT BLUES FESTIVAL M Beaumont I Four Seasons Park I Gates open at 11:00 am I $60, more for weekend pass I Today’s main stage have Cousin Harley & Paula Perro and more. bbrf.ca

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EDMONTON PROSPECTS VS. LETHBRIDGE Remax Field I 10233-96 Avenue NW I 2 pm I $18 adults, $10 kids (6–12yrs), free (5yrs and under) I Father’s Day fun and festivities. prospectsbaseballclub.com

CITY WORKERS IN LOVE

L’Unitheatre I 8627-91 Street I 2 pm I $28 I The story of a street repair crew on a typical summer’s day as they strive to help their city and themselves. operanuova.ca

FATHER’S DAY SHOW & SHINE CAR SHOW 7215 Argyll Road I 10 am–3 pm I Free family event with kids’ activities, barbecue, food trucks and more. celebrationedmonton.com

FOREVER PLAID

Mayfield Dinner Theatre I 16615109 Avenue I Tue–Wed 6 pm, $80–$85 adults; Wed 10 am, $70–$80 adults; Thur 6 pm, $90–$95 adults; Fri–Sat 6 pm, $90–$95 adults; Sun 10 am, $70–$80 adults; Sun 5:30 pm, $90–$95 adults. . mayfieldtheatre.ca 780 483 4051

GIRLS OF SALZBURG ALBIM RELEASE

Aviary I 9314 111 Avenue I 6:30 pm I $12 I With guests Lovelet and others. yeglive.ca

HOMEWARD WALK & RUN 2018

Whitemud Park I 13204 Fox Drive NW I Get ready to party with DJ Sambou, a post-event barbecue and fun for the whole family. You’ll walk or run in this time event with 300 enthusiastic participants all running toward the same goal—ending youth homelessness in our community! homewardwalkrun.ca

IAN BAGG

The Comic Strip I #1646 Bourbon Street, WEM I 7 pm I $17.50. thecomicstrip.ca 780 483 5999

IMPROVAGANZA

Citadel Theatre I 9828-101a Avenue I June 13–23 I This 18th annual event featuring comedy acts from around the world, plus Theatresport matches, specialty shows and much more. rapidfiretheatre.com 780 448 0695

KIDPROVISORS

Citadel Theatre I 9828-101a Avenue NW I 3:30 pm I $8–$11 I This family-friendly improv show stars Rapid Fire Theatre’s finest

as they team up with the next generation of improvisors—the Kidprovisors! It’s fun for the whole family. rapidfiretheatre.com

Mon, June 18

LIVE THOROUGHBRED RACING

Remax Field I 10233-96 Avenue NW I 7 pm I $18 adults, $10 kids (6–12yrs), free (5yrs and under) I Kids Fun Day hosted by Boys & Girls Club. prospectsbaseballclub.com

Northlands Park I 7300-116 Avenue I 1 pm Post I Enjoy live racing from the grandstands. northlandspark.ca

MASTERCLASS

L’Unitheatre I 8627-91 Street I 8 pm I $28 I Maria Callas arrives on stage at Julliard to give a Master Class. As she works with three talented singers, she triggers her own life s journey to awaken the appetite for perfection in these budding performers and expose to us—her audience—to the temperament, wit, arrogance and vulnerability needed to reach the stars of an international career. operanuova.ca

PORKAPALOOZA

Northlands I 7515-118 Avenue. porkapalooza.ca

PROPAGANDHI

Starlite Room I 10030-102 Street I 8 pm I $25 I With La Armarda and Mobina Galore. starliteroom.ca

ROCK & ROLL HEAVEN

Jubilations Dinner Theatre, Phase 1, WEM I 5 pm I $74.95 adults I So many musical greats have passed on, and if there is a Heaven up there, they must have one hell of a band. edmonton.jubilations.ca 780 484 2424

TOWN & COUNTRY

DAZE M

Beaumont I Beaumont’s annual community festival with a parade, fun run, family entertainment and activities, food trucks, car show and shine, pig roast, musical stages, pancake breakfast, soap box derby and more. beaumont.ab.ca

June 18–24 FOREVER PLAID

Mayfield Dinner Theatre I 16615109 Avenue I Tue–Wed 6 pm, $85–$95 adults; Wed 10 am, $80–$90 adults; Thur 6 pm, $90–$100 adults; Fri–Sat 6 pm, $105–$115 adults; Sun 10 am, $90–$100 adults; Sun 5:30 pm, $90–$100 adults. mayfieldtheatre.ca 780 483 4051

IMPROVAGANZA

Citadel Theatre I 9828-101a Avenue I June 14–24 I This 17th annual event featuring comedy acts from around the world, plus Theatresport matches, specialty shows and much more. rapidfiretheatre.com 780 448 0695

EDMONTON PROSPECTS VS. MEDICINE HAT

LUNCHTIME CONCERT SERIES

City Hall I 1 Sir Winston Churchill Square I 12:30 pm I free I Four emerging artists, three singers and one pianist will present an engaging and unique concert. operanuova.ca

SUMMER SOLSTICE MUSIC FESTIVAL Multiple Venues edmontonchambermusic.org

Tues, June 19 COMEDY OF ERRORS

Heritage Amphitheatre Hawrelak Park I 9330 Groat Road I 8 pm I $37 I Produced by Freewill Shakespeare Festival. freewillshakespeare.com

10508-109 ST. Citadel Theatre I 9828-101a EDMONTON Avenue I June 13–23 I This 18th annual event featuring comedy 780.428.1415 IMPROVAGANZA

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acts from around the world, plus Theatresport matches, specialty shows and much more. rapidfiretheatre.com 780 448 0695

PIERCE BROTHERS

Aviary I 9314 111 Avenue I 7 pm I $20. yeglive.ca

SUMMER SOLSTICE MUSIC FESTIVAL

Multiple Venues I Featuring a performance of St. Lawrence Quartet at Yellowhead Brewery. edmontonchambermusic.org

Wed, June 20 WILD ROSE CARNIVAL M Sherwood Park I Sherwood Park Mall I 2020 Sherwood Drive I All Day I Summer kick off! Come on down to enjoy carnival rides, games and food, while enjoying the first days of summer break! sherwoodparkmall.com

HAMLET

Heritage Amphitheatre Hawrelak Park I 9330 Groat Road I 8 pm I $37 I Produced by Freewill Shakespeare Festival. freewillshakespeare.com

IMPROVAGANZA

Citadel Theatre I 9828-101a Avenue I June 13–23 I This 18th annual event featuring comedy acts from around the world, plus Theatresport matches, specialty

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shows and much more. rapidfiretheatre.com 780 448 0695

ROCK & ROLL HEAVEN

Jubilations Dinner Theatre, Phase 1, WEM I 6:15 pm I $74.95 adults I So many musical greats have passed on, and if there is a Heaven up there, they must have one hell of a band. edmonton.jubilations.ca 780 484 2424

TOURS FOR TOTS

Art Gallery of Alberta I Sir Winston Churchill Square I 10 am–11 am I Nature Vessel. Have fun learning how to make a simple pinch pot out of clay. youraga.ca

SUMMER SOLSTICE MUSIC FESTIVAL Multiple Venues. edmontonchambermusic.org

Thur, June 21 COMEDY OF ERRORS

Heritage Amphitheatre Hawrelak Park I 9330 Groat Road I 8 pm I $37 I Produced by Freewill Shakespeare Festival. freewillshakespeare.com

FRIED GREEN TOMATOES

Cinema Series Capitol Theatre Fort Edmonton Park I Fox Drive & Whitemud Drive I $12. fortedmontonpark.ca 780 442 5311

IMPROVAGANZA

Citadel Theatre I 9828-101a Avenue I June 13–23 I This 18th annual event featuring comedy acts from around the world, plus Theatresport matches, specialty shows and much more. rapidfiretheatre.com 780 448 0695

JAK KNIGHT

The Comic Strip I #1646 Bourbon Street, WEM I 7:30 pm I $17.50. thecomicstrip.ca 780 483 5999

KAMIKAZE GIRLS

The Buckingham I 10439-82 Avenue I 8 pm I $10. yeglive.ca

MAKE MUSIC EDMONTON

124 Street, between Jasper Avenue and 108 Avenue I 5pm–9 pm I free I Forty-five live performances of all musical genres on 10+ outdoor venues along the 124 Street! makemusic-edmonton.ca

ROCK & ROLL HEAVEN

Jubilations Dinner Theatre, Phase 1, WEM I 6:15 pm I $74.95 adults I So many musical greats have passed on, and if there is a Heaven up there, they must have one hell of a band. edmonton.jubilations.ca 780 484 2424

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ROYAL CANADIAN CIRCUS

Edmonton Expo Centre I 7515118 Avenue I 7 pm I $30 at ticketmaster.ca

SUMMER SOLSTICE MUSIC FESTIVAL Multiple Venues edmontonchambermusic.org

ULI JON ROTH

WEDDING BELLS AND BOMBSHELLS

rapidfiretheatre.com 780 448 0695

JAK KNIGHT

The Comic Strip I #1646 Bourbon Street, WEM I 7:30 pm & 9:45 pm I $25.95. thecomicstrip.ca 780 483 5999

LIVE THOROUGHBRED RACING

Starlite Room I 10030-102 Street I 8 pm I $25. starliteroom.ca

Northlands Park I 7300-116 Avenue I 6:30 pm Post I Enjoy live racing from the grandstands. northlandspark.ca

WEDDING BELLS AND BOMBSHELLS

LORI FERGUSON-FORD

The Westbury Theatre I 10330-84 Avenue I 7:30 pm I Pandemonium erupts as the groom meets the bride’s side of the family, a wacky group of eccentric characters, for the first time. edmontonmusicaltheatre.ca

Fri, June 22 ABORIGINAL DAYS M

Stony Plain I Experience cultural teachings and participate in various activities that celebrate Aboriginal communities across the country. This celebration, in its 19th year, brings together children and families for food, information, and contemporary and traditional music and dance. stonyplain.ca

COMEDY OF ERRORS

Heritage Amphitheatre Hawrelak Park I 9330 Groat Road I 8 pm I $37 I Produced by Freewill Shakespeare Festival. freewillshakespeare.com

DEAD QUIET

Yuk Yuks I 13103 Fort Road I 7:30 pm I $18.10 I With Celeste Lampa. yukyuks.com 780 481 9857

MACIEJ OBARA QUARTET

Yardbird Suite I 10203-86 Avenue I 7:30 pm & 9:15 pm I $23 I Maciej Obara is a Polish saxophone player and improviser characterised by his discernible phrasing and powerful sound.

Part of Edmonton Jazz Festival. yardbirdsuite.com

MORINVILLE FESTIVAL M

Morinville I St. Jean Baptiste Park I 100 Avenue & 101 Street morinvillefestivals.com

ROCK & ROLL HEAVEN

Jubilations Dinner Theatre, Phase 1, WEM I 6:15 pm I $84.95 adults I So many musical greats have passed on, and if there is a Heaven up there, they must have one hell of a band. edmonton.jubilations.ca 780 484 2424

ROYAL CANADIAN CIRCUS

Starlite Room—Temple I 10030 102 St I 8 pm I $10 I With The Mothercraft, Hashteroid and Hell Country X. starliteroom.ca

Edmonton Expo Centre I 7515-118 Avenue I 4 pm & 7:30 pm I $30. ticketmaster.ca

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SEBASTIAN BACH

Wabamun I 7 pm wabamun.ca

EDMONTON ESKIMOS VS. HAMILTON TIGER CATS

Commonwealth Stadium I 11000 Stadium Road I 8 pm I $32–$87. ticketmaster.ca esks.com

GREEN RIVER REVIVAL

The Pearl Showroom I Casino Yelllowhead I 12464-153 Street I 8 pm I $30 and up. ticketmaster.ca

HAMLET

Heritage Amphitheatre I Hawrelak Park I 9330 Groat Road I 8 pm I $37 I Produced by Freewill Shakespeare Festival. freewillshakespeare.com

IMPROVAGANZA

Citadel Theatre I 9828-101a Avenue I June 13–23 I This 18th annual event featuring comedy acts from around the world, plus Theatresport matches, specialty shows and much more.

Century Casino I 13103 Fort Road I 8 pm I $52.45 and up I With guests The Standstills. ticketmaster.ca

SPIRAL FLAMENCO

Blue Chair Café I 9624-76 Avenue I 8:30 pm I $17 I An awesome show, that takes you through an auditory history of Gypsy Jazz from the Silk Road to genuine Spanish Flamenco. bluechair.ca

SUMMER SOLSTICE MUSIC FESTIVAL Multiple Venues. edmontonchambermusic.org

VOHON’S IGNITE : A HARMONY OF STORIES

Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium I 11455-87 Avenue I 7:30 pm I $45 plus fees through ticketmaster.ca I The ensemble creates a rich display of Ukrainian dance that lights the stage from the moment the curtain opens to the final Hopak. jubileeauditorium.com

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from the grandstands. northlandspark.ca

The Westbury Theatre I 10330-84 Avenue I 7:30 pm I Pandemonium erupts as the groom meets the bride’s side of the family, a wacky group of eccentric characters, for the first time. edmontonmusicaltheatre.ca

LORI FERGUSON-FORD

WILD ROSE CARNIVAL

Morinville I St. Jean Baptiste Park I 100 Avenue & 101 Street. morinvillefestivals.com

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Sherwood Park I Sherwood Park Mall I 2020 Sherwood Drive I All Day I Summer kick off!

Come on down to enjoy carnival rides, games and food, while enjoying the first days of summer break! sherwoodparkmall.com

Sat, June 23 I CORISTI ON THE MOVE Holy Trinity Anglican Church I 10037-84 Avenue I 7:30 pm I Advance $20; Door $25 I Take a voyage with I Coristi Camber Choir in an eclectic program of songs of travel. tixonthesquare.ca/ performances/4339

COMEDY OF ERRORS

Heritage Amphitheatre Hawrelak Park I 9330 Groat Road I 8 pm I $37 I Produced by Freewill Shakespeare Festival. freewillshakespeare.com

DRAGONFLY FESTIVAL M Wabamun I 7 pm. wabamun.ca

GREEN RIVER REVIVAL

The Pearl Showroom I Casino Yelllowhead I 12464 153 Street I 8 pm I $30 and up. ticketmaster.ca

IMPROVAGANZA

Citadel Theatre I 9828-101a Avenue I June 13–23 I This 18th annual event featuring comedy acts from around the world, plus Theatresport matches, specialty shows and much more. rapidfiretheatre.com 780 448 0695

JAK KNIGHT

The Comic Strip I #1646 Bourbon Street, WEM I 7 pm & 9:30 pm I $25.95. thecomicstrip.ca 780 483 5999

HILARIO DURAN QUARTET

Yardbird Suite I 10203-86 Avenue I 7:30 pm & 9:15 pm I $23 I With Horacia Hernandez. yardbirdsuite.com

LAILA BIALI

Varscona Theatre I 10329 83 Avenue I 7:30 pm & 9:15 pm I $30. varsconatheatre.com

LIVE THOROUGHBRED RACING Northlands Park I 7300-116 Avenue I 1 pm I Enjoy live racing

Yuk Yuks I 13103 Fort Road I 7:30 & 10 pm I $18.10 I With Celeste Lampa. yukyuks.com 780 481 9857

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ROCK & ROLL HEAVEN

Jubilations Dinner Theatre, Phase 1, WEM I 6:15 pm I $84.95 adults I So many musical greats have passed on, and if there is a Heaven up there, they must have one hell of a band. edmonton.jubilations.ca 780 484 2424

ROYAL CANADIAN CIRCUS Edmonton Expo Centre I 7515-118 Avenue I Noon, 4 pm & 7:30 pm I $30 at ticketmaster.ca

RUBIM DE TOLEDO TRIO

Blue Chair Café I 9624-76 Avenue I 8:30 pm I $17 bluechair.ca

SLOW

Starlite Room—Temple I 10030102 Street I 8 pm I $20. starliteroom.ca

SOUNDTRACK MUSIC FESTIVAL

Kinsmen Park, 9100 Walterdale Hill I 1 pm I $99 adults, free (kids under 13) I Featuring Goo Goo Dolls, TLC, Blind Melon, Eve 6 and more. eventbrite.com

STEEP CANYON RANGERS

Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium I 11455-87 Avenue I 7:30 pm I $45 plus fees through ticketmaster.ca I With guests Birds of Chicago. jubileeauditorium.com

THE FACELESS

Starlite Room I 10030-102 Street I 5 pm I $22 I With Angelmaker. starliteroom.ca

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Sherwood Park Festival Place I 100 Festival Way I 7:30 pm I $40 I Re-imagined in the far north, the darkness of an Arctic winter gives way to glorious spring in this sparkling, fun-filled adaptation of Mozart’s beloved fantasy. operanuova.ca

THE UNCREDIBLES: A MUSICAL SPOOF

Jubilations Dinner Theatre, Phase 1, WEM I 11 am I $39.95 adult, $35.95 kids edmonton.jubilations.ca 780 484 2424

WEDDING BELLS AND BOMBSHELLS The Westbury Theatre

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I 10330-84 Avenue I 7:30 pm I Pandemonium erupts as the groom meets the bride’s side of the family, a wacky group of eccentric characters, for the first time. edmontonmusicaltheatre.ca

WILD ROSE CARNIVAL M

Sherwood Park I Sherwood Park Mall I 2020 Sherwood Drive I All Day I Summer kick off!

Come on down to enjoy carnival rides, games and food, while enjoying the first days of s ummer break! sherwoodparkmall.com

WORLD CUP OF SOCCER TASTING

DeVine Wine I 10111-104 Street I 7 pm I $35. devinewines.ca/events

Sun, June 24 COMEDY OF ERRORS

Heritage Amphitheatre Hawrelak Park I 9330 Groat Road I 2 pm I $37 I Produced by Freewill Shakespeare Festival. freewillshakespeare.com

DRAGONFLY FESTIVAL M Wabamun I 7 pm. wabamun.ca

HAMLET

Heritage Amphitheatre Hawrelak Park I 9330 Groat Road I 8 pm I $37 I Produced by Freewill Shakespeare Festival. freewillshakespeare.com

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Sherwood Park I Festival Place I 100 Festival Way I 7:30 pm I $45 I “Be careful what you wish for” is the on-going theme in this imaginative Tony Award®-winning musical classic by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine, which reminds us to mind the wolf, heed the witch, and honor the giant in the sky! operanuova.ca

ROYAL CANADIAN CIRCUS

Edmonton Expo Centre I 7515118 Avenue I 1 pm & 5 pm I $30 at ticketmaster.ca.

SCOTTISH HIGHLAND GATHERING

Grant MacEwan Park I 3105-101 Street SW I $15 I Alberta’s largest Highland Dance competition, Piping and Drumming, Massed Bands, Heavy Events, Sheep Dogs, Scottish Country Dancing and Knights of the Northern Realm demonstrations, Scottish food and Celtic wares, Beer Gardens and much more. edmontonscottishsociety.org

UP! FEST M

Wabamun Lake and Park RR 35 & Yellowhead Trail I 11 am I Featuring Loverboy.

VINCENT HERRING

Yardbird Suite I 10203-86 Avenue I 7:30 pm I $40 I Herring and his band often make an incendiary sound over fine and controlled rhythms of modern times. yardbirdsuite.com

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Sherwood Park Sherwood Park Mall I 2020 Sherwood Drive I All Day I Summer kick off! Come on down to enjoy carnival rides, games and food, while enjoying the first days of summer break! sherwoodparkmall.com

June 25–July 1 FOREVER PLAID

Mayfield Dinner Theatre I 16615-

109 Avenue I Tue–Wed 6 pm, $80–$85 adults; Wed 10 am, $70–$80 adults; Thur 6 pm, $90–$95 adults; Fri–Sat 6 pm, $90–$95 adults; Sun 10 am, $70–$80 adults; Sun 5:30 pm, $90–$95 adults. mayfieldtheatre.ca 780 483 4051

Mon, June 25 BATTLE TO THE FUNNY BONE

The Comic Strip I #1646 Bourbon Street, WEM I 7:30 pm I $5 I Featuring a comedy battle and the audience picks the topic. thecomicstrip.ca 780 483 5999

FILM NIGHT

Art Gallery of Alberta I Sir Winston Churchill Square I 7 pm–9 pm I Otenaw & Hands of History. youraga.ca

GHOST-NOTE

Starlite Room I 10030-102 Street I 9:30 pm I $25 plus I With guests Carter & The Capitals. starliteroom.ca

KALEO

Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium I 11455-87 Avenue I 8 pm I $45 plus fees through ticketmaster.ca I With guest Dan Mangan. jubileeauditorium.com

LUNCHTIME CONCERT SERIES

City Hall I 1 Sir Winston Churchill Square I 12:30 pm I free I Four emerging artists, three singers and one pianist will present an engaging and unique concert. operanuova.ca

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Wed, June 27

COLLECTIVE SOUL

ADAM HUNTER

Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium I 11455-87 Avenue I 8 pm I $35 plus fees through ticketmaster.ca I With guest The Static Shift. jubileeauditorium.com

GOGO PENGUIN

Yardbird Suite I 10203-86 Avenue I 7:30 pm I $30 I Their music has been described as acousticelectronica, but they draw equally on rock, jazz and minimalism, game soundtracks and glitchyelectronica to create their unique music. yardbirdsuite.com

HAMLET

Heritage Amphitheatre I Hawrelak Park I 9330 Groat Road I 8 pm I $37 I Produced by Freewill Shakespeare Festival. freewillshakespeare.com

MO KENNEY

Aviary I 9314-111 Avenue I 7 pm I $20. yeglive.ca

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Sherwood Park I Festival Place I 100 Festival Way I 7:30 pm I $40 I Re-imagined in the far north, the darkness of an Arctic winter gives way to glorious spring in this sparkling, fun-filled adaptation of Mozart’s beloved fantasy. operanuova.ca

The Comic Strip I #1646 Bourbon Street, WEM I 7:30 pm I $17.50. thecomicstrip.ca 780 483 5999

COMEDY OF ERRORS

Heritage Amphitheatre I Hawrelak Park I 9330 Groat Road I 8 pm I $37 I Produced by Freewill Shakespeare Festival. freewillshakespeare.com

EDMONTON PROSPECTS VS. OKOTOKS

Remax Field I 10233-96 Avenue NW I 7 pm I $18 adults, $10 kids (6–12yrs), free (5yrs and under). prospectsbaseballclub.com

INTO THE WOODS M

Sherwood Park I Festival Place I 100 Festival Way I 7:30 pm I$45 I “Be careful what you wish for” is the ongoing theme in this imaginative Tony Award®-winning musical classic by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine which reminds us to mind the wolf, heed the witch, and honor the giant in the sky! operanuova.ca

LIVE THOROUGHBRED RACING

Northlands Park I 7300-116 Avenue I 6:30 pm I Enjoy live racing from the grandstands. northlandspark.ca

ROCK & ROLL HEAVEN

Jubilations Dinner Theatre, Phase 1, WEM I 6:15 pm I $74.95 adults I So many musical greats have passed on, and if there is a

JAK KNIGHT

The Comic Strip I #1646 Bourbon Street, WEM I 7 pm I $17.50. thecomicstrip.ca 780 483 5999

MORINVILLE FESTIVAL M

Morinville I St. Jean Baptiste Park I 100 Avenue & 101 Street. morinvillefestivals.com

PETS IN THE PARK

William Hawrelak Park I 9330 Groat Road I 9 am I Events throughout the day for you and your furry (or not so furry) friend. edmontonhumanesociety.com

ROCK & ROLL HEAVEN

Jubilations Dinner Theatre, Phase 1, WEM I 5 pm I $74.95 adults I So many musical greats have passed on, and if there is a Heaven up there, they must have one hell of a band. edmonton.jubilations.ca 780 484 2424

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Heaven up there, they must have one hell of a band. edmonton.jubilations.ca 780 484 2424

SPANISH HARLEM ORCHESTRA

Triffo Theatre I 11110 104 Ave I 7:30 pm I $40 I The standard for authentic New York style, hard core salsa. tickets.edmontonjazz.com

UADA

Starlite Room—Temple I 10030102 Street I 8 pm I $15 plus I With guests Wolvhammer and The Black Moriah. starliteroom.ca

VANCE JOY

Rogers Place I 10220-104 Avenue I 7 pm I $39 and up I With Scott Helman and Mondo Cozmo. ticketmaster.ca

Thur, June 28 ADAM HUNTER

The Comic Strip I #1646 Bourbon Street, WEM I 7:30 pm I $17.50. thecomicstrip.ca 780 483 5999

EDMONTON MUSIC AWARDS Winsprea Centre I Sir Winston Churchil Square I 6 pm. edmontonmusicawards.com

HAMLET

Heritage Amphitheatre I Hawrelak Park I 9330 Groat Road 8 pm I $37 I Produced by Freewill Shakespeare Festival. freewillshakespeare.com

ROCK & ROLL HEAVEN

Jubilations Dinner Theatre, Phase 1, WEM I 6:15 pm I $74.95 adults I So many musical greats have passed on, and if there is a Heaven up there, they must have one hell of a band. edmonton.jubilations.ca 780 484 2424

SHEILA JORDAN & CAMERON BROWN

Yardbird Suite I 10203-86 Avenue I 7:30 pm I $40 I Opening act Maya Rae. yardbirdsuite.com

THE BIRD CAGE

Cinema Series Capitol Theatre Fort Edmonton Park I Fox Drive & Whitemud Drive I $12 I A gay cabaret owner and his drag queen companion agree to put up a false straight front so that their son can introduce them to his fiancée’s right-wing moralistic parents. fortedmontonpark.ca 780 442 5311

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Sherwood Park I Festival Place I 100 Festival Way I 7:30 pm I $40 I Re-imagined in the far north, the darkness of an Arctic winter gives way to glorious spring in this sparkling, fun-filled adaptation of Mozart’s beloved fantasy. operanuova.ca

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THE TEQUILA MOCKINGBIRD ORCHESTRA

The Almanac I 10351-82 Avenue I 8 pm I $25. yeglive.ca

WEDDING BELLS AND BOMBSHELLS

The Westbury Theatre I 10330-84 Avenue I 7:30 pm I Pandemonium erupts as the groom meets the bride’s side of the family, a wacky group of eccentric characters, for the first time. edmontonmusicaltheatre.ca

Fri, June 29 2018 ALBERTA SUMMER CLASSIC M

Sherwood Park Millennium Place I 2000 Premier Way I 9 am I Western Canada’s newest international level target archery competition. sherwoodparkarchery.com/ alberta-summer-classic

ADAM HUNTER

The Comic Strip I #1646 Bourbon Street, WEM I 7:30 pm & 9:45 pm I $25.95. thecomicstrip.ca 780 483 5999

BLOOD, SWEAT & TEARS M

Enoch I River Cree Resort I 300 East Lapotac Boulevard I Doors open at 7 pm, show 9 pm I $42 at ticketmaster.ca I The first group to successfully blend rock and jazz into a genre crossing sound and style. rivercreeresort.com

BLUES ON WHYTE BLOCK PARTY

Whyte Avenue between 103 & 104 Streets I 5 pm–2 am I The day starts off with a free pancake breakfast and from there it’s just music, great food, dancing and sunshine! Jam out to 10 different bands, and try delicious meals from over 70 street vendors and 6 food trucks. bluesonwhyte.com/takin-it-to-thestreets

COMEDY OF ERRORS

Heritage Amphitheatre Hawrelak Park I 9330 Groat Road I 8 pm I $37 I Produced by Freewill Shakespeare Festival. freewillshakespeare.com

EDMONTON ESKIMOS VS. BC LIONS

Commonwealth Stadium I 11000 Stadium Road I 8 pm I $32–$87. ticketmaster.ca esks.com

FRANCOIS BOURASSA QUARTET

Varscona Theatre I 10329 83 Ave I 7:30 pm & 9:15 pm I $23 I As pianist, composer and bandleader, he has become an international example of Canada’s contemporary jazz scene. varsconatheatre.com

INTO THE WOODS M

Sherwood Park I Festival Place I 100 Festival Way I 7:30 pm I $45 I “Be careful what you wish for” is the ongoing theme in this imaginative Tony Award®-winning musical classic by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine, which reminds us to mind the wolf, heed the witch, and honor the giant in the sky! operanuova.ca

LIVE THOROUGHBRED RACING

Northlands Park I 7300-116 Avenue I 6:30 pm I Enjoy live racing from the grandstands. northlandspark.ca

MALLORY CHIPMAN

Blue Chair Café I 9624-76 Avenue I 8:30 pm I $20 I Jazz, folk, and rock music and fusing them together to create a unique sound. bluechair.ca

MOON HOOCH

Starlite Room I 10030-102 Street I 8 pm I $25 plus I With guests Klusterfunk virtuosic jazz, groovy fun, and pulse-pounding electronic dance music. starliteroom.ca

PETER VAN HUFFEL’S GORILLA MASK

Yardbird Suite I 10203-86 Avenue I 7:30 pm I $40 I Gorilla Mask is a type of sonic madness roaring with a restless, implacable energy that totters dangerously on the verge of total chaos. yardbirdsuite.com

ROCK & ROLL HEAVEN

Jubilations Dinner Theatre, Phase 1, WEM I 6:15 pm I $84.95 adults I So many musical greats have passed on, and if there is a Heaven up there, they must have one hell of a band. edmonton.jubilations.ca 780 484 2424

SAND ON WHYTE

Whyte Avenue & Gateway Boulevard I June 29–July 8, 10 am–10 pm I Watch carvers at work and marvel at their completed art. See all the wondrous creations of sculptured sand. sandonwhyte.ca

SWITCHBLADE ROMANCE BONEYARD

Rendezvous Pub I 10108-149 Street I 8 pm

WEDDING BELLS AND BOMBSHELLS

The Westbury Theatre I 10330-84 Avenue I 7:30 pm I Pandemonium erupts as the groom meets the bride’s side of the family, a wacky group of eccentric characters, for the first time. edmontonmusicaltheatre.ca

Sat, June 30 2018 ALBERTA SUMMER CLASSIC M

Sherwood Park I Millennium Place I 2000 Premier Way I 9 am I Western Canada’s newest international level target archery competition. sherwoodparkarchery.com/ alberta-summer-classic

ADAM HUNTER

The Comic Strip I #1646 Bourbon Street, WEM I 7 pm & 9:30 pm I $25.95. thecomicstrip.ca 780 483 5999

BLUES ON WHYTE BLOCK PARTY

Whyte Avenue between 103 & 104 Streets I 10 am–10 pm I The day starts off with a free pancake breakfast and from there it’s just music, great food, dancing and sunshine! Jam out to 10 different bands, and try delicious meals from over 70 street vendors and 6 food trucks. bluesonwhyte.com/takin-it-to-thestreets

CANADA DAY CELBRATIONS Alberta Railway Museum I 24215-34 Street. albertarailwaymuseum.com

COMEDY OF ERRORS

Heritage Amphitheatre Hawrelak Park I 9330 Groat Road I 2 pm I $37 I Produced by Freewill Shakespeare Festival. freewillshakespeare.com

GENERATIONS

Blue Chair Café I 9624-76 Avenue I 8:30 pm I $17. bluechair.ca

HAMLET

Heritage Amphitheatre Hawrelak Park I 9330 Groat Road I 8 pm I $37 I Produced by Freewill Shakespeare Festival. freewillshakespeare.com

INTO THE WOODS M

Sherwood Park I Festival Place I 100 Festival Way I 7:30 pm I $45 I “Be careful what you wish for” is the ongoing theme in this imaginative Tony Award®-winning musical classic by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine, which reminds us to mind the wolf, heed the witch, and honor the giant in the sky! operanuova.ca

JOHNNY O’NEIL

Yardbird Suite I 10203-86 Avenue I 7:30 pm & 9:15 pm I $30. yardbirdsuite.com

LIVE THOROUGHBRED RACING

Northlands Park I 7300-116 Avenue I 6:30 pm I Enjoy live racing from the grandstands. northlandspark.ca

ROCK & ROLL HEAVEN

Jubilations Dinner Theatre, Phase 1, WEM I 6:15 pm I $84.95 adults I So many musical greats

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have passed on, and if there is a Heaven up there, they must have one hell of a band. edmonton.jubilations.ca 780 484 2424

SAND ON WHYTE

Whyte Avenue & Gateway Boulevard I June 30–July 8, 10 am–10 pm I Watch carvers at work and marvel at their completed art. See all the wondrous

creations of sculptured sand. sandonwhyte.ca

STRANGE DAYS – A TRIBUTE TO THE DOORS M

Enoch I River Cree Resort I 300 East Lapotac Boulevard I Doors open at 7 pm, show 9 pm I $36 at ticketmaster.ca I Strange Days is the most realistic and impressive Doors tribute act in North America. rivercreeresort.com

THE MAGIC FLUTE M

Sherwood Park I Festival Place I 100 Festival Way I 1:30 pm I $40 I Re-imagined in the far north, the darkness of an Arctic winter gives way to glorious spring in this sparkling, fun-filled adaptation of Mozart’s beloved fantasy. operanuova.ca

THE UNCREDIBLES: A MUSICAL SPOOF

Jubilations Dinner Theatre, Phase 1, WEM I 11 am I $39.95 adult, $35.95 kids. edmonton.jubilations.ca 780 484 2424

WEDDING BELLS AND BOMBSHELLS

The Westbury Theatre I 10330-84 Avenue I 7:30 pm I Pandemonium erupts as the groom meets the bride’s side of the family, a wacky group of eccentric characters, for the first time. edmontonmusicaltheatre.ca

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Picnic Spritzer (pictured left)

Outside

This recipe can be a kid-friendly picnic drink, or an adult tipple with a few amendments. Either way, it’s a refreshing way to keep cool at your picnic.

1/2 cup lemon-flavoured Italian soda, or any flavour you prefer 1/4 cup peach nectar

A delicious picnic menu that’s sure to please P

1 tsp grenadine Fresh berries for garnish

Fill a tall glass with ice cubes. Pour in the grenadine, peach nectar and fill the rest of the glass with the Italian soda. Garnish with your favourite berries. If you’re making a pitcher, just triple the recipe and adjust the ingredients to taste. For a more adult drink, add an ounce of vodka, or try a twist on sangria by adding approximately ½ cup of muscato.

By Jennie Drent & Shima Zonneveld

icnics are fun, but it does take a lot of planning: finding a free day, finding the perfect picnic spot, prepping all the food and drink, and hoping for good weather. We offer you a helping hand with at least the food by giving you some recipes that are quick and easy to make. This means you’ll have more time to enjoy the leisurely day with family and friends.

Mild Curry Dip This recipe will be a veggie-tray staple for future barbeques and patio or picnic parties. If you want a bit more heat in this dip, add a little horseradish.

1/2 cup Miracle Whip (or 1/4 cup each mayonnaise and sour cream)

1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper 1/4 tsp mild curry powder (more to taste)

Put all the ingredients in a medium-size bowl and mix well with a whisk. The dip will keep in the refrigerator for up to 4 days in a tightly sealed container.

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Marinated Flank Steak Flank steak is a flavourful cut of meat, and this citrus-based marinade brings out its best qualities.

2 green onions, thinly sliced

1 tsp ground coriander

1/2 cup lime juice

1/8 tsp red pepper flakes (to taste)

2 tbsp lemon juice 2 tbsp soy sauce

1.5 lb flank steak

2 tbsp grated ginger Combine all the marinade ingredients in a bowl or re-sealable bag.

Place the steak in the bag or bowl, and marinate for 45 minutes at room temperature. Don’t extend the marinating time because the citrus acids will start to cook the meat.

Pre-heat your grill to medium-high 30 minutes before the meat has finished marinating. Place the steak on the grill and turn only once during cooking, approximately 4 minutes per side. You can turn one burner down to low, leaving the other on medium-high and transfer the meat to the low side to allow it to cook without drying out. Cook the steak to how you like it—rare, medium-rare or well-done—then let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

Cold Noodle Salad This salad will look impressive, but it’s easier-than-pie to make.

For the Thai Dressing:

1 tbsp vegetable oil

1 cup grated carrots

1/4 cup unsalted dry-roasted peanuts

2 tsp toasted sesame oil

1 bell pepper, thinly sliced (orange, red or yellow)

3 tbsp minced ginger

1 1/2 cups of brown rice ramen noodles, cooked and rinsed with cold water

1/4 cup tepid water 2 tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp sugar

For the Salad:

1/2 cup thinly sliced cucumber

1 1/2 cups baby spinach 1/2 cup chopped sugar snap peas 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (optional)

For the dressing, mix all the ingredients in a blender for 15 to 20 seconds. For the salad, combine all the ingredients in a bowl, pour the dressing over the salad and toss until well coated. The salad is best served at room temperature. If you don’t have brown rice ramen noodles, any Asian-style noodle will do.

Espresso Blondies Blondies are a fun twist on the traditional brownie recipe, but make a double batch because they won’t last the trip to the picnic site.

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

3/4 cup granulated sugar

1 1/2 tsp baking powder

3 tbsp brewed espresso or strong coffee

3/4 tsp salt 1/2 cup of cold butter 3/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed

1 large egg

3/4 cup toasted slivered almonds 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

2 tbsp vanilla extract

Preheat your oven to 350ºF. Line a 9-by-7-inch baking pan with parchment paper that’s been cut larger than the pan so you can easily lift out the baked blondies.

In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt. Melt the butter and both sugars in a saucepan over medium heat. When everything has melted, remove the pan from the heat and stir in the espresso. Let this mixture cool then whisk in the egg and vanilla. Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, and stir until combined. Gently stir in the almonds and chocolate chips. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan.

Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the edges have pulled away from the pan and it’s golden brown on top.

Let the blondies cool completely in the pan before lifting them out, then cut to your preferred size and keep in a tightly sealed container. If you want a peanut butter hit, swap out half of the chocolate chips for peanut butter chips, or swirl peanut butter on the top before baking. n

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PICNIC DAY Rediscover the joy of eating outdoors

By Markwell Lyon

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hat better way to enjoy the summer than to take a picnic basket and some friends to your favourite park? Edmonton is blessed with plenty of beautiful picnic spots and an excess of sunshine to take advantage of them. Fortunately, there’s also no shortage of excellent grocers and delis to supply the ingredients needed to pull off the perfect picnic.

The Italian Centre Shop’s West End location (17010 90 Ave NW) was kind enough to supply a picnic spread for us. At just under $70, there was enough food for at least three to four people.

Dragana Lukic of the Italian Centre Shop put the basket together and also took some time out to speak with us.

The basket includes: Baguette GiGi premium sweet antipasto Store-made bruschetta Soppressata di Calabria Bündnerfleisch Prosciutto di Parma KoKos coconut cheese Gruyère cheese Piave Vecchio cheese Cara cara orange Satsuma oranges Abate Fetel pear Fresh figs Dried strawberries Orangina Gramma Bee’s honey Cannolis—pistachio and chocolate • Tiramisu cup

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The keys to a great picnic basket are variety and a balance of flavours—and there’s plenty of sweet, salty, acidic and bitter flavours in this spread to complement one another. For starters, the basket offers a variety of meats. There’s prosciutto: a cured ham that’s aged for 8 to 10 months. It’s especially famed in the northern Italian city of Parma, and is the perfect shape and size for wrapping around pieces of cheese or fruit. There’s also some soppressata, a type of salami that comes to us from southern Italy.

Dragana recommends pairing these with gruyère cheese. “And something a little bit different, sweet salami bündnerfleisch,” she says. Hailing from Switzerland, it’s beef that is soaked in wine and spices, and cured for up to 4 months. “I chose it because it has a smoky flavour,” she explains.

“The beef has a stronger flavour, it’s a little bit dry.”

The chili powder adds a little bite, too.

As for cheese, Dragana chose three varieties, including Swiss gruy­­ére, which she describes as a personal favourite. “It smells good, and it has a really rich flavour,” she says. “You can eat it on its own, or combine it with any kind of meat.” She also recommends trying it with fruit or honey.

And, like most Swiss cheeses, it’s lactose free. There’s also Piave Vecchio, a cheese named after the northern Piave river (vecchio, or “old” in Italian, means it’s been aged more than 180 days), which Dragana recommends pairing with dried strawberries or the Gramma Bee’s honey, produced locally.

Finally, there’s KoKos coconut cheese from the Netherlands. Made from cow’s milk and coconut cream, it also goes well with sweet fruits, such as pineapples.

Speaking of fruit, the spread also

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includes oranges, figs, pears, and dried strawberries.

The satsuma oranges are sweeter and less acidic than mandarins, and their stems and leaves add some visual appeal. When quartered, the figs also look great, and their honey-berry flavour goes well with prosciutto. There’s also an Abate Fetel pear. Italy’s most produced pear, it’s known for its elongated shape and honey flavour, which goes well with the salty meats.

Of course, no meal would be complete without dessert, and two popular items at the Italian Centre are included here. The cannolis are made in-house, both the crusty pastry shell and the almost exclusively ricotta filling. The cannolis are flavoured with pistachios and chocolate. Then there’s a tiramisu cup—lady fingers soaked in espresso and covered with mascarpone cheese and chocolate shavings. It’s the perfect way to end a meal you won’t soon forget. n

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ake no mistake, the cocktail lives on. And what better time than patio season to try something different. Not much of a mixologist? You don’t have to be. These beauties are as easy to make as they are to sip. Enjoy responsibly!

Cherry Mojito Um, yes please.

This sipper starts with 8 to 10 mint leaves and a lime wedge in a tall glass. Next, add 1 tbsp of sugar, and muddle to release the oils and juices.

Then add 8 pitted cherries, a second wedge of lime and muddle again. Next comes some ice, 1 generous oz of rum and a splash of seltzer.

Stir, garnish and serve.

Lavender Collins If you like a spin on a classic, this could be your cocktail. To a glass filled with ice, add 2 oz of gin, a big squeeze of lime and dash of absinthe.

Top with lavender soda, and garnish with lime. Bonus points for adding lavender sprigs.

The Paloma Grapefruit drinks were made for summertime. And this one just might be a little too easy to make. Fill a tumbler with ice and add 1 1/2 to 2 oz of your favourite tequila. Top with grapefruit pop and a squeeze of lime. Sip slowly.

The Bramble It’s time to bring back the Bramble— especially now that blackberries are in season.

This one starts with a highball glass. To it add 9 or 10 blackberries and the juice of half a lemon. Gently muddle to crush the berries, and then top with ice. Pour in a generous oz of your favourite dry gin and a scant oz of crème de mûre. Stir, garnish with lemons and enjoy.

Pimm’s For a classic English drink, it’s got to be a Pimm’s. This one starts with a few sprigs of mint in a tall glass. To it, add 6 or 7 shaved slices of cucumber

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and a splash of sparkling lemonade. Then gently muddle. Next comes the Pimm’s, about 1 1/2 to 2 oz. Add a handful of ice, a splash of elderflower liqueur, and top with more lemonade. For a classic garnish, add a strawberry or a long curl of cucumber peel.

Dark ’N’ Stormy If you like a Moscow Mule, you’ll love a Dark ’N’ Stormy. Making one couldn’t be easier. Add ice and a generous oz of your favourite dark rum to a tall glass. Slowly pour in a zingy ginger beer, and add a squeeze of lime juice. An instant classic.

Blackberry Bourbon Lemonade Oh yeah, this one’s got punch. In a cocktail shaker, muddle 10 blackberries with 3 mint leaves and a ribbon of lemon zest. Add 1 tbsp of squeezed lemon and 1 tbsp simple syrup. Next comes the bourbon whiskey, about 1 1/2 oz. Stir to combine, and strain into ice-filled glasses.

Garnish with whole blackberries and a simple slice of lemon. n

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The Novice’s Guide to

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By Stuart Murray

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he beer menu at your local watering hole can be an intimidating read.

For the uninitiated, getting lost in the plethora of ales and lagers is a highly conceivable possibility. But fear not, we’ve come to the rescue with this refreshing guide to four beer styles, accompanied by local selections, to point you in the right direction this patio season. Cheers!

IPA The India Pale Ale (IPA) could be deemed the cilantro of beers: you either love it or you hate it. Affection for this style of beer is significantly diminished when compared to other beer varieties due to the intensity of its humulus lupulus concentration.

If you’re curious as to which Dr. Seuss book these words were extracted from, it’s actually the scientific term for common hops.

Hops are the flowering cone of a perennial vining plant, which contains an essential oil with a bitter flavour.

This bitterness (measured in IBU, or International Bitterness Units) plays a crucial role in offsetting the sweetness of the malt used in the brewing process, in addition to altering the flavour and aroma of the beer. This is where IPA tips the scales and distinguishes itself from competing varieties; along with a commonly higher percentage of alcohol by volume (ABV), IPA has the uppermost concentration of hops, providing it with distinctive aromas of citrus, pine, or flowers. The IPA has flourished with the emergence of the craft beer industry and is a staple in every microbrewery’s arsenal.

PAIRING The bitterness of an IPA does two things with respect to food—it provides a cooling effect and amplifies saltiness or umami. However, the IPA lacks versatility when it comes to food pairings. A beer with this degree of brash intensity requires that it be paired with bold

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flavours that can stand up to this brazen beverage. Next time you venture down to Whyte Avenue for Mexican food, skip the Mexican Bulldog (a Coronamargarita concoction) and order an IPA instead.

Native to the Czech Republic, Saaz hops are distinguished by a mild earthy, herbal, and floral overtone they impart to beer, and have been a staple in the pilsner-style lager since the first brews of 1842.

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The pilsner brewing process can be unforgiving as lagers require cooler, temperature-controlled conditions, and can take over three times longer to brew than a traditional ale. Brewmasters need advanced skill and discipline to produce a pilsner, but its clean finish is a worthy reward.

Named in honour of Edmonton’s Whyte Avenue, this brew blends the prominent bitter hop characteristics of an India Pale Ale with the refreshing spicy notes of a Belgian Wit. The Avenue Whyte IPA is the perfect way to dip your feet into the IPA waters without diving directly into the deep end.

SAISON If you find yourself on a restaurant patio, engrossed as you sift through the enticing list of beers, pause if you happen upon the crisp, light, and refreshing sight of a saison. This style of beer was literally made for summer.

Though the French-speaking farmers of Belgium may not have had the luxury of patio-hopping that we deeply revere, they did brew this style of ale (also known as a Farmhouse Ale) in the slower months of winter so that it would be readily available in summer for a rewarding quench of thirst after a scorching day out in the fields.

The saison is an unfiltered style of beer marked by its cloudy appearance, a higher degree of carbonation (these are bottled with a small amount of yeast that continues to naturally carbonate), spicy notes, and dry finish.

A saison typically has a higher ABV accompanied by a mild hop flavour.

So, whether you’re farming or just out enjoying the sun, this effervescent fruity ale is the perfect patio refresher on a hot summer’s day.

PAIRING The saison style of beer is versatile, but it’s best as a delightful accompaniment to shellfish, as well as richer, fattier foods, such as brie or gruyère cheese.

RECOMMENDATION Afternooner Tea Saison Situation Brewing 6% ABV I 25 IBU The sweet herbal flavours of hibiscus, rosehip, and plum combined with the dry spicy saison beer base makes for a tempting alternative for afternoon tea time. (And it pairs well with those little sandwiches, too).

PILSNER Originating from the ancient Bohemian town of Plzen (Pilsen), this pale lager is one of the most popular varieties of beer in the world. The pilsner possesses a striking, bready sweetness due to its complex malty taste and spicy notes from the extensive use of Saaz hops.

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PAIRING You may be hard-pressed to find a food that doesn’t go with this Czech-style lager. Burgers, pizza, wings, ribs—we could go on. The pilsner is bold enough to handle spicy cuisine, but not so overpowering that you should avoid delicate foods such as shellfish. This is an exceptionally versatile beer, and a good choice to keep you quenched while mulling over the menu at your local eatery.

RECOMMENDATION Czech Pilsner Brewsters Brewing Company 5% ABV I 40 IBU This version of a Czech pilsner thinks outside the bottle by combining traditional Czech Saaz hops with German Sterling hops for a full-bodied brew, and a bite that’s bitter but balanced.

KETTLE SOUR The kettle sour may prove to be the most adventurous summer beer, but who doesn’t appreciate a little fun?

‘Kettle souring’ is a technique that allows a brewer to rapidly sour unfermented wort (the sweet infusion of ground malt or other grain) by adding lactobacillus, the same bacteria used as the starter culture in foods such as sauerkraut and yogurt.

Soured beer results in a complex and tart blonde or wheat beer with a potent, lip-puckering kick and dynamic flavour.

Kettle sours are erupting across the craft beer industry, gaining immense popularity among microbreweries and beer enthusiasts. With a slightly lower ABV than your average brew, this is a light, fruity and refreshing companion for soaking up the summer sun.

PAIRING A kettle sour pairs pleasantly with tangy cheeses and cured, salty meats.

Charcuterie board and kettle sours anyone? We think so!

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Summer’s Heat Tips for sun-smart health

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ummer in the city: a season for wandering through street festivals, enjoying outdoor activities, relaxing in the sun and—ideally—not getting a sunburn along the way.

Although welcome, the summer season brings with it a few intrinsic health risks to be wary of while out enjoying fun activities. To help you navigate them like a pro, here are some basic tips for avoiding and treating sunburns, dehydration and blisters this summer season.

STAYING SUN-CONSCIOUS Although a tan might be fashionable, the serious consequences of skin damage are not. To protect against UV radiation, use a water-resistant sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or greater and reapply it every two hours. If you have sensitive or acne-prone skin, consider using a non-comedogenic sunscreen or a mineral-based zinc titanium sunscreen lotion. Other sun-savvy options include wearing lightweight, long-sleeved clothing, sunglasses and hats and avoiding being out during midday when the sun’s radiation is most intense.

HEALING SUNBURNS Sunburns can still happen even when you’re careful. When they do, cool them off as quickly as possible by taking a cool shower or by using a cold compress. Do not, however, place ice directly on your skin.

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Some effective products that help soothe sunburns include aloe vera gel (try keeping it in the refrigerator), medication such as ibuprofen or aspirin (which help with pain and inflammation), and an anti-itch cream to relieve the itching that comes with healing. A cool bath with either a cup of baking soda or white/cider vinegar can help remedy sunburns as well.

KEEPING HYDRATED The summer season is usually an active one, so take extra care to stay hydrated at pools and saunas, as you may not realize how much water your body has lost through exercise and perspiration. If the taste of plain water doesn’t do it for you, consider alternatives such as fruit and/or vegetable juices, smoothies, sports drinks, vitamin water, chilled herbal teas or water flavoured with lemon or lime.

TREATING BLISTERS Blisters are another common nuisance that pop up during summertime activities. Whether caused by hiking with new boots, adjusting to life in flip-flops or a campfire cooking burn, blisters should be left alone as much as possible since the top skin provides a protective barrier against bacteria, which aids in healing. That means avoid the temptation to pop them! If you can’t, apply an antibiotic ointment and a sterile, loose bandage to protect the broken blister from further damage. n

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Sun, July 1 CANADA DAY PARADE M Sherwood Park I Sherwood Park Mall I 2020 Sherwood Drive I Beginning 10 am I The Sherwood Park & District Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Sherwood Park Mall is proud to host the Canada Day Parade.

Thousands of smiling faces will line the 2 km parade route through the heart of Sherwood Park. sherwoodparkmall.com

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Sherwood Park I Millennium Place I 2000 Premier Way I 9 am I Western Canada’s newest international-level target archery competition. sherwoodparkarchery.com/ alberta-summer-classic/

ADAM HUNTER

The Comic Strip I 1646 Bourbon Street, WEM I 7:30 pm I $17.50. thecomicstrip.ca 780 483 5999

BLUES ON WHYTE BLOCK PARTY

Whyte Avenue between 103 and 104 Streets I 10 am–10 pm I The day starts off with a free pancake breakfast and from there it’s just music, great food, dancing and sunshine! Jam out to 10 different bands, and try delicious meals from over 70 street vendors and six food trucks. bluesonwhyte.com/takin-it-to-thestreets

CANADA DAY BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

Edmonton Valley Zoo I 13315 Buena Vista Road I 11 am–4 pm I $50 I O Canada! “Get Closer” as we celebrate Canada’s 151st birthday, as well as the Zoo’s and Lucy’s birthdays! At the big

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birthday bash, take part in our scavenger hunt, learn to paint like Lucy, enjoy live music and learn about all of our Canadian animal friends! Don’t forget to sing Happy Birthday to Lucy and enjoy a mini cupcake! edmonton.ca/attractions_events/ edmonton-valley-zoo.aspx

CANADA DAY

Alberta Legislature Grounds I 10800-97 Avenue NW I 10 am– 7 pm I Enjoy the annual open house and tour the historic Legislature Building at your leisure. You will also have the rare opportunity to walk on the Chamber floor, an honour usually reserved for Members of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta.

Throughout the afternoon, over 30,000 individuals normally gather on the grounds for the free family entertainment, including a musical and dance performance and games for children.

CANADA DAY WEEKEND

Alberta Railway Museum I 24215 34 St albertarailwaymuseum.com

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Devon I Centennial Park I 105 Athabasca Avenue I 12:30 pm– 3 pm I Entertainment, free hot dogs, watermelon eating contest, games, face painting and more. devon.ca

CANADA DAY CELEBRATIONS M Downtown Fort Saskatchewan I Gather your friends and family, and dress in your snazziest red and white clothes. fortsaskcanadaday.ca

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Morinville I St. Jean Baptiste Park I 10010-102 Street I Family fun all day. morinville.ca

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Devon I Devonian Botanic Gardens I 5 km north of Devon on Hwy 60 I 11 am I $13.50 adult, $5 youth, $3 child I Live music, children’s activities and Canada

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Beaumont I Four Seasons Park I 41 Avenue I 6 pm–11 pm I O Canada! The festivities will begin with a bike parade led by the RCMP to the event site in Four Seasons Park, where the mayor will kick off the afternoon.

There will be birthday cake to celebrate our great country, food trucks, bouncy houses, laser tag, bumper-ball soccer, graffiti art workshops, circus performance workshops, family dance and a fire show. Fireworks will cap off the night. beaumont.ab.ca

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St. Albert I Rotary Park I 71 Riel Drive I 11 am–5 pm I Inflatable bouncy castles, kids’ zone, food vendors, petting zoo, displays from emergency services I City Hall I 5 St. Anne Street I 7 pm– 10:30 pm I Live entertainment plus celebrations at Botanic Park, Father Lacombe Chapel, Grain Elevator Park and more.

Finish the evening at 11 pm with fireworks. stalbert.ca

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picnic! You bring your lunch, and we’ll supply the blankets, iced tea and cookies while you try your hand at croquet (rain or shine)! history.alberta.ca/rutherford

EDMONTON PROSPECTS VS. BROOKS

Remax Field I 10233-96 Avenue NW I 7 pm I $18 adults, $10 kids (6–12yrs), free (5yrs and under) I Best seats in the city for the fireworks. On-field activities and music after the game. Then the lights go out, and the show in the sky begins. prospectsbaseballclub.com

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St. Albert I Father Lacombe Chapel Mission Hill I 2 St. Vital Avenue I 11 am–4 pm I Take a tour (in English or French) of the 1861 chapel (Alberta’s oldest building), the Crypt, the Grotto and the cemetery. Make a fun craft, play games and enjoy some delicious homemade ice cream. fatherlacombechapel.ca

ROCK & ROLL HEAVEN

Jubilations Dinner Theatre I Phase 1, WEM I 5 pm I $74.95 adults I So many musical greats have passed on, and if there is a heaven up there, they must have one hell of a band. edmonton.jubilations.ca 780 484 2424

SAND ON WHYTE

Whyte Avenue & Gateway Boulevard I June 30–July 8, 10 am–10 pm I Watch carvers at work and marvel at their completed art. See all the wondrous creations of sculptured sand. sandonwhyte.ca

Spruce Grove I Jubilee Park I 510 Grove Drive I 9 am–late I Starting with a pancake breakfast at 9 am, then all-day family fun with activities throughout the community. sprucegrove.org

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FOREVER PLAID

Stony Plain I Heritage Park I 5100-41 Avenue I Activities include a Citizenship Ceremony, ArtWalk, kids’ zone, live entertainment, barbecue and concession, various food trucks and, of course, birthday cake. stonyplain.com

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Sherwood Park I Broadmoor Lake Park, Festival Place and Community Centre I Join us at Broadmoor Lake Park as we celebrate Canada’s birthday at Strathcona County’s largest festival. Family activities, performances, a parade and fun for everyone! Most activities are free, some require tickets. strathcona.ca/departments/ recreation-parks-and-culture/ special-events/

DOMINION DAY

Rutherford House I 11153 Saskatchewan Drive I 10 am– 5 pm I Join us for a Dominion Day

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CANADA DAY WEEKEND

Alberta Railway Museum I 24215 34 Street. albertarailwaymuseum.com

Mayfield Dinner Theatre I 16615109 Avenue I Tue–Wed 6 pm, $80–$85 adults; Wed 10 am, $70–$80 adults; Thur 6 pm, $90–$95 adults; Fri–Sat 6 pm, $90–$95 adults; Sun 10 am, $70–$80 adults; Sun 5:30 pm, $90–$95 adults. mayfieldtheatre.ca 780 483 4051

LES MISERABLES

Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium I 11455-87 Avenue I Tue-Sun performances, 8 pm daily, except 7:30 pm Sunday; 2 pm matinee Sat and Sun I Set against the backdrop of 19th-century France, Les Misérables tells an enthralling story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption—a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit. jubileeauditorium.com

FREEWILL SHAKESPEARE

Heritage Amphitheatre I Hawrelak Park I 9330 Groat Road I $37 per performance I Hamlet, July 4, 6 and 8 at 8 pm; Comedy of Errors, July 5 and 7 at 8 pm, July 7 and 8 at 2 pm. freewillshakespeare.com

HISTORIC FESTIVAL & DOORS OPEN

Edmonton I July 2–8 I Experience a celebration of the history of the many cultures, sites and traditions of the Edmonton area.

Visitors can enjoy celebrating community milestones and exploring museums, archives and historic sites. Participate in bus or walking tours of gardens, natural areas, cemeteries and neighbourhoods. Events are held throughout the city. historicedmonton.ca 780 439 2797

THE BRICK INTERNATIONAL HOCKEY TOURNAMET

West Edmonton Mall Ice Palace, 8882 170 St I July 2 –July 8 I Witness the future of hockey superstardom as the best and brightest lace up their skates and take the Ice Palace in West Edmonton Mall by storm. brickhockey.pointstreaksites.com

SAND ON WHYTE

Whyte Avenue & Gateway Boulevard I June 30–July 8, 10 am–10 pm I Watch carvers at work and marvel at their completed art. See all the wondrous creations of sculptured sand. sandonwhyte.ca

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Sherwood Park I Millennium Place I 2000 Premier Way I 9 am I Western Canada’s newest international-level target archery competition. sherwoodparkarchery.com/ alberta-summer-classic/

BATTLE TO THE FUNNY BONE

The Comic Strip I 1646 Bourbon Street, WEM I 7:30 pm I $5 I Featuring a comedy battle and the audience picks the topic. thecomicstrip.ca 780 483 5999

EDMONTON PROSPECTS VS. MELVILLE

Remax Field I 10233-96 Avenue NW I 7 pm I $18 adults, $10 kids (6–12yrs), free (5yrs and under) prospectsbaseballclub.com

LIVE THOROUGHBRED RACING Northlands Park I 7300-116 Avenue I 1 pm I Enjoy live racing from the grandstands. northlandspark.ca 780 471 8174

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Tues, July 3 OIL CITY ROLLER DERBY

Edmonton Sports Dome I 1010432 Avenue I 6 pm I $10 I This is a co-ed scrimmage open to all fully benchmarked adult skaters.

Sorry, no juniors. There is a $10 drop-in fee. Please bring both a black shirt and a red shirt with your name and number on it. ocrd.ca

attacking swimmers. They can no longer enjoy the sea and the sun as they used to, and the spreading fear is affecting the numbers of tourists that are normally attracted to this island.

Even after many attempts, the great white shark won’t go away and Sheriff Brody, with friends Hooper and Quint, decides to go after the shark and kill it. fortedmontonpark.ca 780 442 5311

ZAINAB JOHNSON

The Comic Strip I 1646 Bourbon Street, WEM I 7:30 pm I $17.50 thecomicstrip.ca 780 483 5999

Fri, July 6

LIVE THOROUGHBRED RACING

Northlands Park I 7300-116 Avenue I 6:30 pm Post I Enjoy live racing from the grandstands. northlandspark.ca 780 471 8174

Myer Horowitz Theatre I 8900 114 St I 7 PM I $45.50 ticketfly.com

Walterdale Theatre I 10322-83 Avenue I 8 pm I $20 boxoffice.tixonthesquare.ca

Wed, July 4 NEXT TO NORMAL

Walterdale Theatre I 10322-83 Avenue I 8 pm I $20. boxoffice.tixonthesquare.ca

Edmonton Sports Dome I 10104-32 Avenue I 6 pm I $10 e-villerollerderby.com

Sherwood Park I Festival Place I 100 Festival Way I 7 pm–10 pm I Art on the patio and live music. festivalplace.ab.ca

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ROCK & ROLL HEAVEN

Whyte Avenue I July 6–8, 10 am–5pm I Over 450 visual artists display their creations on Whyte Avenue. art-walk.ca

Jubilations Dinner Theatre I Phase 1, WEM I 6:15 pm I $74.95 adults I So many musical greats have passed on, and if there is a heaven up there, they must have one hell of a band. edmonton.jubilations.ca 780 484 2424

FOUND FESTIVAL

Whyte Avenue I A living, breathing showcase of dance, theatre, visual art, music, creative writing and more—all of which take place in non-traditional performance venues. commongroundarts.ca/found/

ZAINAB JOHNSON

The Comic Strip I 1646 Bourbon Street, WEM I 7:30 pm I $17.50. thecomicstrip.ca 780 483 5999

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The Pearl Showroom I Casino Yellowhead I 12464-153 Avenue I 8 pm I $30 and up ticketmaster.ca

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Downtown St. Albert I 6 pm–9 pm I Explore downtown St. Albert while visiting eight venues, each with unique exhibits. Why not stop at a funky restaurant for dinner or coffee while you are there? artwalkstalbert.com

MUTTSTOCK

Eastwood Community League I 11803 86 St I 11 am- 6 pm I Muttstock is a family-friendly festival that combines all manner of dog-related activities, vendors and information with live music and entertainment. scarscare.ca/events/

DATE NIGHT: TAIKO DRUMMING M

FOUND FESTIVAL

Whyte Avenue I A living, breathing showcase of dance, theatre, visual art, music, creative writing and more—all of which take place in non-traditional performance venues. commongroundarts.ca/found/

JAWS

Cinema Series Capitol Theatre I Fort Edmonton Park I Fox Drive and Whitemud Drive I $12 I The peaceful community of Amity Island is being terrorized. There is something in the sea that is

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Leduc I 4330 Black Gold Dr I $75 I 5k Foam Fest has 22 of the best and most exciting obstacles in the world, including the world’s largest inflatable waterslide, slipand-slides, and mucky mud pits!

Combine these with 2.5 million cubic feet of foam that we pump out at each event and you are destined to have an awesome day! the5kfoamfest.com

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Devon I Devonian Botanic Gardens I 5 km north of Devon on Hwy 60 I 6 pm I $13.50 adult, $5 youth, $3 child I Two hearts beat louder than one! Take a mini-Taiko drumming workshop in the gorgeous setting of the Kurimoto Japanese Garden led by Booming Tree Taiko. Advance registration is recommended to ensure your spot in the workshop. devonian.ualberta.ca

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Walterdale Theatre I 10322-83 Avenue I 8 pm I $20 boxoffice.tixonthesquare.ca

ROCK & ROLL HEAVEN

Jubilations Dinner Theatre I Phase 1, WEM I 6:15 pm I $74.95 adults I So many musical greats have passed on, and if there is a heaven up there, they must have one hell of a band. edmonton.jubilations.ca 780 484 2424

TREMOLOCO

Blue Chair Café I 9624-76 Avenue I 8:30 pm I $15 I The band Tremoloco fuses folk with the driving conjunto music of Texas, Mexico and California bluechair.ca

EDMONTON’S WHYTE AVENUE ARTWALK Whyte Avenue I July 6–8, 10 am–5pm I Over 450 visual artists display their creations on Whyte Avenue. art-walk.ca

FOUND FESTIVAL

Whyte Avenue I A living, breathing showcase of dance, theatre, visual art, music, creative writing and more—all of which take place in non-traditional performance venues. commongroundarts.ca/found/

HELP! A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES

The Pearl Showroom I Casino Yellowhead I 12464-153 Avenue I8 pm I $30 and up ticketmaster.ca

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Devon I Devonian Botanic Gardens I 5 km north of Devon on Hwy 60 I 7 pm I $59 I At Opera al Fresco, you will see the beauty of a beloved art form come alive with nature as the stage—this is an unforgettable summer tradition perfect for a date night or family outing! devonian.ualberta.ca

ROCK & ROLL HEAVEN

Jubilations Dinner Theatre I Phase 1, WEM I 6:15 pm I $84.95 adults I So many musical greats have passed on, and if there is a heaven up there, they must have one hell of a band. edmonton.jubilations.ca 780 484 2424

ZAINAB JOHNSON

The Comic Strip I 1646 Bourbon Street, WEM I 7:30 pm & 9:45

NEXT TO NORMAL

Walterdale Theatre I 10322-83 Avenue I 8 pm I $20 boxoffice.tixonthesquare.ca

LIVE THOROUGHBRED RACING Northlands Park I 7300-116 Avenue I 1 pm I Enjoy live racing from the grandstands. northlandspark.ca 780 471 8174

RANDY HOUSER

Enoch I River Cree Resort I 300 East Lapotac Boulevard I Doors 7 pm, show 9 pm I $47 at ticketmaster.ca I Those positive vibes of renewal ripple through Houser’s three consecutive No. 1 hits: “How Country Feels,” “Runnin Outta Moonlight” and “Goodnight Kiss,” which was Houser’s first No. 1 as a singer, though he has written numerous hits for other artists over the years. rivercreeresort.com

ROCK & ROLL HEAVEN

Jubilations Dinner Theatre I Phase 1, WEM I 6:15 pm I $84.95 adults I So many musical greats have passed on, and if there is a heaven up there, they must have one hell of a band. edmonton.jubilations.ca 780 484 2424

SEVEN MUSIC FESTIVAL M

St. Albert I Mission Park I 1 pm I $79 + $13 FEE adults I Featuring Elle King, Banners, Delhi 2 Dublin, The Wet Secrets and more sevenmusicfest.com

THE UNCREDIBLES: A MUSICAL SPOOF

Jubilations Dinner Theatre I Phase 1, WEM I 11 am I $39.95 adult, $35.95 kids edmonton.jubilations.ca 780 484 2424

ZAINAB JOHNSON

The Comic Strip I 1646 Bourbon Street, WEM I 7 pm & 9:30 pm I $25.95 thecomicstrip.ca 780 483 5999

Sun, July 8 EDMONTON’S WHYTE AVENUE ARTWALK Whyte Avenue I July 6–8, 10 am–5pm I Over 450 visual artists display their creations on

Whyte Avenue. art-walk.ca

July 9–15

NEXT TO NORMAL

FOREVER PLAID

Walterdale Theatre I 10322-83 Avenue I 2 pm I $20 boxoffice.tixonthesquare.ca

ROCK & ROLL HEAVEN

Jubilations Dinner Theatre I Phase 1, WEM I 5 pm I $74.95 adults I So many musical greats have passed on, and if there is a heaven up there, they must have one hell of a band. edmonton.jubilations.ca 780 484 2424

SAVOUR STRATHCONA COUNTY M

Sherwood Park I Agora Community Centre I 401 Festival Lane I 4 pm–8 pm I $1 food tickets, multiples needed for items I Featuring Strathcona County independent restaurants, food trucks and local ingredients.

Meet local artists/artisans who will have their creations on display and for sale. strathcona.ca

ZAINAB JOHNSON

The Comic Strip I 1646 Bourbon Street, WEM I 7 pm I $17.50 thecomicstrip.ca 780 483 5999

Mayfield Dinner Theatre I 16615109 Avenue I Tue–Wed 6 pm, $80–$85 adults; Wed 10 am, $70–$80 adults; Thur 6 pm, $90–$95 adults; Fri–Sat 6 pm, $90–$95 adults; Sun 10 am, $70–$80 adults; Sun 5:30 pm, $90–$95 adults. mayfieldtheatre.ca 780 483 4051

FREEWILL SHAKESPEARE

Heritage Amphitheatre I Hawrelak Park I 9330 Groat Road I $37 per performance I Hamlet, July 10, 12 and 14 at 8 pm; Comedy of Errors, July 11, 13 and 15 at 8 pm, July 14 and 15 at 2 pm. freewillshakespeare.com

Mon, July 9 BATTLE TO THE FUNNY BONE

The Comic Strip I 1646 Bourbon Street, WEM I 7:30 pm I $5 I Featuring a comedy battle and the audience picks the topic. thecomicstrip.ca 780 483 5999

Tues, July 10 EDMONTON STREET PEFORMERS FESTIVAL

McIntyre Park I 8303-104 Street

2018

I Free, but pass-the-hat for donations I A free-flowing festival featuring dozens of performers, magicians, jugglers, mimes and much more. edmontonstreetfest.com 780 425 5162

EDMONTON PROSPECTS VS. YORKTON

Remax Field I 10233-96 Avenue NW I 7 pm I $18 adults, $10 kids (6–12yrs), free (5yrs and under). prospectsbaseballclub.com

NEXT TO NORMAL

Walterdale Theatre I 10322-83 Avenue I 8 pm I $20. boxoffice.tixonthesquare.ca

RIVERS OF NIHIL

Wed, July 11 EDMONTON STREET PEFORMERS FESTIVAL

McIntyre Park I 8303-104 Street I Free, but pass-the-hat for donations I A free-flowing festival featuring dozens of performers, magicians, jugglers, mimes and much more. edmontonstreetfest.com 780 425 5162

LIVE THOROUGHBRED RACING

Northlands Park I 7300-116 Avenue I 6:30 pm Post I Enjoy live racing from the grandstands. northlandspark.ca 780 471 8174

The Starlite Room—Temple I 10030-102 Street I 7 pm I $15 starliteroom.ca

NEXT TO NORMAL

SHERYL CROW

QUALICO PATIO SERIES M

Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium I 11455-87 Avenue I 8 pm I $39 at ticketmaster.ca jubileeauditorium.com

WALLIS BIRD

The Almanac I 10351-82 Avenue I 7pm I $15 I with guests Liz Stephens and guests yeglive.ca

Walterdale Theatre I 10322-83 Avenue I 8 pm I $20 boxoffice.tixonthesquare.ca

Sherwood Park I Festival Place I 100 Festival Way I 7 pm–10 pm I Art on the patio and live music. festivalplace.ab.ca

ROCK & ROLL HEAVEN

Jubilations Dinner Theatre I Phase 1, WEM I 6:15 pm I $74.95 adults I So many musical greats have passed on, and if there is a heaven up there, they must have one hell of a band. edmonton.jubilations.ca 780 484 2424

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SEATON SMITH

The Comic Strip I 1646 Bourbon Street, WEM I 7:30 PM I $17.50. thecomicstrip.ca 780 483 5999

Thur, July 12 CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND

Cinema Series Capitol Theatre I Fort Edmonton Park I Fox Drive and Whitemud Drive I $12 I After an accidental encounter with otherworldly vessels, an ordinary man follows a series of psychic clues to the first scheduled meeting between representatives of Earth and visitors from the cosmos. fortedmontonpark.ca 780 442 5311

CRAFT BEER & GARDEN GAMES M

Devon I Devonian Botanic Gardens I 5 km north of Devon on Hwy 60 I 6 pm I $13.50 adult, $5 youth, $3 child I Because beer and lawn games rule summer. devonian.ualberta.ca

EDMONTON STREET PEFORMERS FESTIVAL

McIntyre Park I 8303-104 Street I Free, but pass-the-hat for donations I A free-flowing festival featuring dozens of performers,

magicians, jugglers, mimes and much more. edmontonstreetfest.com 780 425 5162

MELISSA ETHERIDGE

Winspear Centre I 4 Sir Winston Churchill Square I 7:30 pm I $98.50 at ticketmaster.ca I Etheridge’s popularity built around such memorable songs as “Bring Me Some Water,” “No Souvenirs” and “Ain’t It Heavy,” for which she won her first Grammy for Best Female Rock Vocal. edmontonsymphony.com 780 428 1414

NEXT TO NORMAL

Walterdale Theatre I 10322-83 Avenue I 8 pm I $20. boxoffice.tixonthesquare.ca

ROCK & ROLL HEAVEN

Jubilations Dinner Theatre I Phase 1, WEM I 6:15 pm I $74.95 adults I So many musical greats have passed on, and if there is a heaven up there, they must have one hell of a band. edmonton.jubilations.ca 780 484 2424

SEATON SMITH

The Comic Strip I 1646 Bourbon Street, WEM I 7:30 PM I $17.50 thecomicstrip.ca 780 483 5999

THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST

LIVE THOROUGHBRED RACING

Varscona Theatre I 1032983 Avenue I 7:30 pm I This epigram-packed tale of mistaken identities (deliberate and accidental) and romantic negotiations (unwitting and premeditated) is replete with the sort of articulate whimsy Teatro audiences adore.

Teatroq.com

Fri, July 13 ALBERTA GROWN MUSIC FESTIVAL 2018 M

Stony Plain I Heritage Pavilion Parks I 5100-41 Avenue I 4 pm I $50, $110 weekend pass I With guests Stephanie Harpe Experience, Funkafeelya and more. yeglive.ca

EDMONTON ESKIMOS VS TORONTO ARGONAUTS

Commonwealth Stadium I 11000 Stadium Road I 7 pm I $32–$87. ticketmaster.ca esks.com

EDMONTON PROSPECTS VS. YORKTON

Remax Field I 10233-96 Avenue NW I 7 pm I $18 adults, $10 kids (6–12yrs), free (5yrs and under) I Star wars Night. prospectsbaseballclub.com

Northlands Park I 7300-116 Avenue I 6:30 pm Post I Enjoy live racing from the grandstands. northlandspark.ca 780 471 8174

NEXT TO NORMAL

Walterdale Theatre I 10322-83 Avenue I 8 pm I $20 boxoffice.tixonthesquare.ca

ROCK & ROLL HEAVEN

Jubilations Dinner Theatre I Phase 1, WEM I 6:15 pm I $74.95 adults I So many musical greats have passed on, and if there is a heaven up there, they must have one hell of a band. edmonton.jubilations.ca 780 484 2424

ROOTS & BOOTS 90s ELECTRIC SHOWDOWN

Enoch I River Cree Resort I 300 East Lapotac Boulevard I Doors 7 pm, show 9 pm I $52 at ticketmaster.ca I Featuring Aaron Tippin, Sammy Kershaw and Collin Raye rivercreeresort.com

SEATON SMITH

The Comic Strip I 1646 Bourbon Street, WEM I 7:30 & 9:45 PM I $25.95 thecomicstrip.ca 780 483 5999

THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST

EDMONTON STREET PEFORMERS FESTIVAL

McIntyre Park I 8303-104 Street I Free, but pass-the-hat for donations I A free-flowing festival featuring dozens of performers, magicians, jugglers, mimes and much more. edmontonstreetfest.com 780 425 5162

FISE WORLD SERIES EDMONTON 2018

Louise McKenney Park I Free I Featuring BMX, skateboard, scooter, amateur competitions and more. Fun for the whole Family. fiseworldedmonton.com

Varscona Theatre I 1032983 Avenue I 7:30 pm I This epigram-packed tale of mistaken identities (deliberate and accidental) and romantic negotiations (unwitting and premeditated) is replete with the sort of articulate whimsy Teatro audiences adore.

Teatroq.com

WHAT THE TRUCK

Edmonton Valley Zoo I 13315 Buena Vista Road I Food trucks and animals. whatthetruck.ca

TOO MANY ZOOZ

The Starlite Room I 10030-102 Street I 8 pm I $22 starliteroom.ca

Sat, July 14 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

Alberta Railway Museum I 24215-34 Street I Cake will be served. albertarailwaymuseum.com

AFRICANIVAL

106 Avenue, from 105 Street to 107 Street I An outdoor festival that highlights the beauty and uniqueness of Africa. The event will include food, beer garden, fashion, poetry, visual and performing arts as well as a Kids’ Corner for the little ones to lose themselves in play. africanival.org

ALBERTA GROWN MUSIC FESTIVAL 2018 M

Stony Plain I Heritage Pavilion Parks I 5100-41 Avenue I 10 am I $59, $110 weekend pass I With guests Stephanie Harpe Experience, Funkafeelya and more. yeglive.ca

BUCKCHERRY

Enoch I River Cree Resort I 300 East Lapotac Boulevard I Doors 7 pm, show 9 pm I $42 at ticketmaster.ca I Buckcherry staunchly uphold the commandments of rock music with an arsenal of new anthems primed to explode on impact and teeming with riotous energy, sexy swagger and primal chops intact. rivercreeresort.com

EDMONTON PROSPECTS VS. BROOKS

Remax Field I 10233-96 Avenue NW I 7 pm I $18 adults, $10 kids (6–12yrs), free (5yrs and under) I Military Night prospectsbaseballclub.com

EDMONTON STREET PEFORMERS FESTIVAL

McIntyre Park I 8303-104 Street I Free, but pass-the-hat for donations I A free-flowing festival featuring dozens of performers, magicians, jugglers, mimes and much more. edmontonstreetfest.com 780 425 5162

FISE WORLD SERIES EDMONTON 2018

Louise McKenney Park I Free I Featuring BMX, skateboard, scooter, amateur competitions and more. Fun for the whole Family. fiseworldedmonton.com

FORT EDMONTON HIGHLAND GAMES

Fort Edmonton I Fox Drive and Whitemud Drive. aspd.ca

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LIVE THOROUGHBRED RACING Northlands Park I 7300-116

Avenue I 1 pm I Enjoy live racing from the grandstands. northlandspark.ca 780 471 8174

With guests Stephanie Harpe Experience, Funkafeelya and more. yeglive.ca

NEXT TO NORMAL

Walterdale Theatre I 10322-83 Avenue I 8 pm I $20. boxoffice.tixonthesquare.ca

crafts, science experiments and other fun activities and learn how you, too, can be an ambassador for our Arctic Sea Ice! Together we will fight climate change to keep our arctic friends from losing their homes! valleyzoo.ca

under) I Remax Day, presented by Children’s Wish Foundation prospectsbaseballclub.com

EDMONTON STREET PEFORMERS FESTIVAL

McIntyre Park I 8303-104 Street

Fort Edmonton I Fox Drive and Whitemud Drive aspd.ca

Jubilations Dinner Theatre I Phase 1, WEM I 6:15 pm I $74.95 adults I So many musical greats have passed on, and if there is a heaven up there, they must have one hell of a band. edmonton.jubilations.ca 780 484 2424

JAPANESE TEA CEREMONY

M

Devon I Devonian Botanic Gardens I 5 km north of Devon on Hwy 60 I 6 pm I $13.50 adult, $5 youth, $3 child I Experience Japanese culture in a unique setting. devonian.ualberta.ca

THE MELISIZWE BROTHERS IN CONCERT M

Sherwood Park I Festival Place I 100 Festival Way I 7 pm I $36 I a multi-talented trio who has captivated the hearts and admiration of people around the world. festivalplace.ab.ca

ROCK & ROLL HEAVEN

Jubilations Dinner Theatre I Phase 1, WEM I 5 pm I $74.95 adults I So many musical greats have passed on, and if there is a heaven up there, they must have one hell of a band. edmonton.jubilations.ca 780 484 2424

SEATON SMITH

The Comic Strip I 1646 Bourbon Street, WEM I 7 & 9:30 PM I $25.95. thecomicstrip.ca 780 483 5999

SEATON SMITH

The Comic Strip I 1646 Bourbon Street, WEM I 7 PM I $17.50. thecomicstrip.ca 780 483 5999

THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST

Varscona Theatre I 1032983 Avenue I 2 pm & 7:30pm I This epigram-packed tale of mistaken identities (deliberate and accidental) and romantic negotiations (unwitting and premeditated) is replete with the sort of articulate whimsy Teatro audiences adore.

Teatroq.com

SPRUCE GROVE PUBLIC MARKET M

Columbus Park I 116 Main Street I Vendor booths, fresh produce and fruit, food trucks and live entertainment.

THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST

Varscona Theatre I 1032983 Avenue I 7:30 pm I This epigram-packed tale of mistaken identities (deliberate and accidental) and romantic negotiations (unwitting and premeditated) is replete with the sort of articulate whimsy Teatro audiences adore.

Teatroq.com

THE UNCREDIBLES: A MUSICAL SPOOF

Jubilations Dinner Theatre I Phase 1, WEM I 11 am I $39.95 adult, $35.95 kids. edmonton.jubilations.ca 780 484 2424

Sun, July 15

Mon, July 16

50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

BATTLE TO THE FUNNY BONE

Alberta Railway Museum I 24215-34 Street I Cake will be served. albertarailwaymuseum.com

The Comic Strip I 1646 Bourbon Street, WEM I 7:30 pm I $5 I Featuring a comedy battle and the audience picks the topic. thecomicstrip.ca 780 483 5999

AFRICANIVAL

106 Avenue, from 105 Street to 107 Street I An outdoor festival that highlights the beauty and uniqueness of Africa. The event will include food, beer garden, fashion, poetry, visual and performing arts as well as a Kids’ Corner for the little ones to lose themselves in play. africanival.org

Stony Plain I Heritage Pavilion Parks I 5100-41 Avenue I 4 pm I $50, $110 weekend pass I

Louise McKenney Park I Free I Featuring BMX, skateboard, scooter, amateur competitions and more. Fun for the whole Family. fiseworldedmonton.com

FORT EDMONTON HIGHLAND GAMES

ROCK & ROLL HEAVEN

ALBERTA GROWN MUSIC FESTIVAL 2018 M

FISE WORLD SERIES EDMONTON 2018

FOREVER PLAID

ARCTIC SEA ICE DAY

Edmonton Valley Zoo I 13315 Buena Vista Road I Did you know that the Edmonton Valley Zoo is an ambassador for Polar Bears International? Join us for arctic

EDMONTON PROSPECTS VS. BROOKS

Remax Field I 10233-96 Avenue NW I 7 pm I $18 adults, $10 kids (6–12yrs), free (5yrs and

2018

I Free, but pass-the-hat for donations I A free-flowing festival featuring dozens of performers, magicians, jugglers, mimes and much more. edmontonstreetfest.com

Mayfield Dinner Theatre I 16615109 Avenue I Tue–Wed 6 pm, $80–$85 adults; Wed 10 am, $70–$80 adults; Thur 6 pm, $90–$95 adults; Fri–Sat 6 pm, $90–$95 adults; Sun 10 am, $70–$80 adults; Sun 5:30 pm, $90–$95 adults. mayfieldtheatre.ca 780 483 4051

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Tues, July 17

CHARMED FLORAL DESIGN INC.

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amazing floral designs & bouquets

EDMONTON PROSPECTS VS. REGINA

Remax Field I 10233-96 Avenue NW I 7 pm I $18 adults, $10 kids (6–12yrs), free (5yrs and under). prospectsbaseballclub.com

FOREVER PLAID

Mayfield Dinner Theatre I 16615-109 Avenue I Tue–Wed 6 pm, $80–$85 adults; Wed 10 am, $70–$80 adults; Thur 6 pm, $90–$95 adults; Fri–Sat 6 pm, $90–$95 adults; Sun 10 am, $70–$80 adults; Sun 5:30 pm, $90–$95 adults. mayfieldtheatre.ca 780 483 4051

THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST

Varscona Theatre I 10329-83 Avenue I 7:30 pm I This epigram-packed tale of mistaken identities (deliberate and accidental) and romantic negotiations (unwitting and premeditated) is replete with the sort of articulate whimsy Teatro audiences adore.

Teatroq.com

Wed, July 18 EDMONTON PROSPECTS VS. MEDICINE HAT

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Remax Field I 10233-96 Avenue NW I 7 pm I $18 adults, $10 kids (6–12yrs), free (5yrs and under I Faith and Family night, in support of the Mustard Seed. prospectsbaseballclub.com

EVERYBODY GETS TO PLAY SUMMER PLAY DAY M

Sherwood Park I Broadmoor Lake Park I 2015 Oak Street I Free family activities including edible art, Gallery @501 art zone, science zone, gardening, sportball and more! strathcona.ca

FOREVER PLAID

Mayfield Dinner Theatre I 16615-109 Avenue I Tue–Wed 6 pm, $80–$85 adults; Wed 10 am, $70–$80 adults; Thur 6 pm, $90–$95 adults;

Fri–Sat 6 pm, $90–$95 adults; Sun 10 am, $70–$80 adults; Sun 5:30 pm, $90–$95 adults. mayfieldtheatre.ca 780 483 4051

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Sherwood Park I Festival Place I 100 Festival Way I 7 pm–10 pm I Art on the patio and live music. festivalplace.ab.ca

ROCK & ROLL HEAVEN

Jubilations Dinner Theatre I Phase 1, WEM I 6:15 pm I $74.95 adults I So many musical greats have passed on, and if there is a heaven up there, they must have one hell of a band. edmonton.jubilations.ca 780 484 2424

TEENAGE BOTTLEROCKET

The Starlite Room I 10030102 Street I 8 pm I $20 I With Chixdiggit. starliteroom.ca

THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST

Varscona Theatre I 10329-83 Avenue I 7:30 pm I This epigrampacked tale of mistaken identities (deliberate and accidental) and romantic negotiations (unwitting and premeditated) is replete with the sort of articulate whimsy Teatro audiences adore.

Teatroq.com

Thur, July 19 DATE NIGHT: WALTZ LESSONS WITH THE U OF A DANCE CLUB M Devon I Devonian Botanic Gardens I 5 km north of Devon on Hwy 60 I 6 pm I $13.50 adult, $5 youth, $3 child I Learn to dance the waltz in a fun and supportive atmosphere. The experts from the U of A Dance Club will show you how. No experience required! Advance registration recommended to ensure your spot for this popular activity. devonian.ualberta.ca

EDMONTON PROSPECTS VS. MEDICINE HAT

Remax Field I 10233-96 Avenue NW I 7 pm I $18 adults, $10 kids (6–12yrs), free (5yrs and under) I Business meets baseball. prospectsbaseballclub.com

FOREVER PLAID

Mayfield Dinner Theatre I 16615109 Avenue I Tue–Wed 6 pm, $80–$85 adults; Wed 10 am, $70–$80 adults; Thur 6 pm, $90–$95 adults; Fri–Sat 6 pm, $90–$95 adults; Sun 10 am, $70–$80 adults; Sun 5:30 pm, $90–$95 adults. edmonton.jubilations.ca 780 483 4051

ROBERT POWELL

The Comic Strip I 1646 Bourbon Street, WEM I 7:30 PM I $17.50. thecomicstrip.ca 780 483 5999

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Jubilations Dinner Theatre

I Phase 1, WEM I 6:15 pm I $74.95 adults I So many musical greats have passed on, and if there is a heaven up there, they must have one hell of a band. edmonton.jubilations.ca 780 484 2424

SUICIDAL TENDENCIES

Union Hall I 6240 99 St I 7 PM I $39.50.

Unionhall.ca

TASTE OF EDMONTON

Capital Plaza, 108 Street & 99 Avenue I July 19–28, 11 am–11 pm I Dozens of restaurants serve bite-size samples of their favourite delicacies. There’s also music and beverages to cater to both adults and kids alike. tasteofedm.ca

THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST

Varscona Theatre I 10329-83 Avenue I 7:30 pm I This epigrampacked tale of mistaken identities (deliberate and accidental) and romantic negotiations (unwitting and premeditated) is replete with the sort of articulate whimsy Teatro audiences adore.

Teatroq.com

TOWERING INFERNO

Cinema Series Capitol Theatre I Fort Edmonton Park I Fox Drive and Whitemud Drive I $12 I At the opening party of a colossal, but poorly constructed, office building, a massive fire breaks out that threatens to destroy the tower and everyone in it. fortedmontonpark.ca 780 442 5311

K-DAYS

Northlands Park, 73 Street and 116 Avenue I opens at noon I A full midway of fun and thrilling games, nightly concerts, casino games and tons to do inside Edmonton Expo Centre I Performances by Billy Talent, 54-40 & K-Days Rodeo. k-days.com 780 421 7210

LIVE THOROUGHBRED RACING Northlands Park I 7300-116 Avenue I 1 pm I Enjoy live racing from the grandstands. northlandspark.ca 780 471 8174

PSYCHE

9910 I 9910B-109 St I 8 pm I $25 I With guests Rational Youth, Markus Midnight and NAG. Yeglive.ca

ROBERT POWELL

The Comic Strip I 1646 Bourbon Street, WEM I 7:30 & 9:45 PM I $25.95. thecomicstrip.ca 780 483 5999

ROCK & ROLL HEAVEN

Jubilations Dinner Theatre I Phase 1, WEM I 6:15 pm I $84.95 adults I So many musical greats have passed on, and if there is a heaven up there, they must have one hell of a band. edmonton.jubilations.ca 780 484 2424

Fri, July 20 EDMONTON CARNIVAL

McIntryre Park I 8331-104 Street I Free I Edmonton Carnival is an opportunity to connect Latin and Canadian culture in an amazing place. Come enjoy music, art, performance, latin food and more. edmontoncarnaval.com

EDMONTON PROSPECTS VS. YORKTON

Remax Field I 10233-96 Avenue NW I 7 pm I $18 adults, $10 kids (6–12yrs), free (5yrs and under) I Trappers Nostalgia Night prospectsbaseballclub.com

FOREVER PLAID

Mayfield Dinner Theatre I 16615-109 Avenue I Tue–Wed 6 pm, $80–$85 adults; Wed 10 am, $70–$80 adults; Thur 6 pm, $90–$95 adults; Fri–Sat 6 pm, $90–$95 adults; Sun 10 am, $70–$80 adults; Sun 5:30 pm, $90–$95 adults. edmonton.jubilations.ca 780 483 4051

INTERSTELLAR RODEO

Heritage Amphitheatre I Hawrelak Park I 9330 Groat Road I Gates 4:30 pm, music starts 5:30 pm, concert ends 10 pm I $115 I Performances by Rueben and the Dark, A Tribe called Red, and Feist. interstellarrodeo.com

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TASTE OF EDMONTON

Capital Plaza, 108 Street & 99 Avenue I July 19–28, 11 am–11 pm I Dozens of restaurants serve bite-size samples of their favourite delicacies. There’s also music and beverages to cater to both adults and kids alike. tasteofedm.ca

THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST

Varscona Theatre I 1032983 Avenue I 7:30 pm I This epigram-packed tale of mistaken identities (deliberate and accidental) and romantic negotiations (unwitting and premeditated) is replete with the sort of articulate whimsy Teatro audiences adore.

Teatroq.com

Sat, July 21 EDMONTON CARNAVAL

McIntryre Park I 8331-104 St I Free I Edmonton Carnival is an opportunity to connect Latin and Canadian culture in an amazing place. Come enjoy music, art, performance, latin food and more. edmontoncarnaval.com

FOREVER PLAID

Mayfield Dinner Theatre I 16615109 Avenue I Tue–Wed 6 pm, $80–$85 adults; Wed 10 am, $70–$80 adults; Thur 6 pm, $90–$95 adults; Fri–Sat 6 pm, $90–$95 adults; Sun 10 am, $70–$80 adults; Sun 5:30 pm, $90–$95 adults. edmonton.jubilations.ca 780 483 4051

INTERSTELLAR RODEO

Heritage Amphitheatre I Hawrelak Park I 9330 Groat Road I Gates 12 pm, music starts 1 pm, concert ends 10 pm I $115 I Performances by July Talk, the Mavericks and Lisa Leblanc. interstellarrodeo.com

K-DAYS

Northlands Park, 73 Street and 116 Avenue I opens at noon I A full midway of fun and thrilling games, nightly concerts, casino games and tons to do inside Edmonton Expo Centre I Performances by Marianas Trench, The Odds and K-Days Rodeo. k-days.com 780 421 7210

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LIVE THOROUGHBRED RACING Northlands Park I 7300-116 Avenue I 1 pm I Enjoy live racing from the grandstands. northlandspark.ca 780 471 8174

ROBERT POWELL

The Comic Strip I 1646 Bourbon Street, WEM I 7 & 9:30 PM I $25.95. thecomicstrip.ca 780 483 5999

ROCK & ROLL HEAVEN

Jubilations Dinner Theatre I Phase 1, WEM I 6:15 pm I $84.95 adults I So many musical greats have passed on, and if there is a heaven up there, they must have one hell of a band. edmonton.jubilations.ca 780 484 2424

STEEL PANTHER

Enoch I River Cree Resort I 300 East Lapotac Boulevard I Doors 7 pm, show 9 pm I $63 at ticketmaster.cat I Steel Panther has established themselves as the world’s premier party band, melding hard rock virtuosity with parody and criminally good looks. rivercreeresort.com

TAILS ON THE TRAILS BARK PARTY M

St. Albert I Lions Park I 4 pm– 10 pm I Dogs and their owners running on the trails. scarscare.ca/events/

TASTE OF EDMONTON

Capital Plaza, 108 Street & 99 Avenue I July 19–28, 11 am–11 pm I Dozens of restaurants serve bite-size samples of their favourite delicacies. There’s also music and beverages to cater to both adults and kids alike. tasteofedm.ca

THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST

Varscona Theatre I 1032983 Avenue I 2 pm & 7:30pm

I This epigram-packed tale of mistaken identities (deliberate and accidental) and romantic negotiations (unwitting and premeditated) is replete with the sort of articulate whimsy Teatro audiences adore.

Teatroq.com

THE UNCREDIBLES: A MUSICAL SPOOF

Sun, July 22 M

St. Albert I Father Lacombe Chapel Mission Hill I 2 St. Vital Avenue I Noon–4 pm I Discover history on Mission Hill in St. Albert in a unique and “filling” way!

Sample historic culinary delights and share the stories of Father Lacombe Chapel. fatherlacombechapel.ca

EDMONTON CARNAVAL

McIntryre Park I 8331-104 Street I Free I Edmonton Carnival is an opportunity to connect Latin and Canadian culture in an amazing place. Come enjoy music, art, performance, latin food and more. edmontoncarnaval.com

EDMONTON ICE CREAM RUN

Kinsmen Sport Centre I 9150 Walterdale Hill NW I 9:45 am I Registration required. Run for free ice cream! Take part in this great family event. mgcsc.ca

FOREVER PLAID

Heritage Amphitheatre I Hawrelak Park I 9330 Groat Road v Gates 12 pm, music starts 1 pm, concert ends 10 pm I $115 I Performances by Courtney Barnett, the Dead South and Alejandro Escovedo. interstellarrodeo.com

K-DAYS

Jubilations Dinner Theatre I Phase 1, WEM I 11 am I $39.95 adult, $35.95 kids. edmonton.jubilations.ca 780 484 2424

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INTERSTELLAR RODEO

Mayfield Dinner Theatre I 16615-109 Avenue I Sun 10 am, $90–$100 adults; Sun 5:30 pm, $90–$100 adults. mayfieldtheatre.ca 780 483 4051

Northlands Park I 73 Street and 116 Avenue I opens at noon I A full midway of fun and thrilling games, nightly concerts, casino games and tons to do inside Edmonton Expo Centre I Performances by the Beach Boys, Atomic Improv Show and K-Days Rodeo. k-days.com 780 421 7210

ROBERT POWELL

The Comic Strip I 1646 Bourbon Street, WEM I 7 PM I $17.50. thecomicstrip.ca 780 483 5999

ROCK & ROLL HEAVEN

Jubilations Dinner Theatre I Phase 1, WEM I 5 pm I $74.95 adults I So many musical greats have passed on, and if there is a heaven up there, they must have one hell of a band. edmonton.jubilations.ca 780 484 2424

SUNNY SUMMER FAIR

Rutherford House I 11153 Saskatchewan Drive I 10 am–5 pm I Join us for an old-fashioned country fair with historic crafts, historic games and tasty treats.

Enjoy delightful handmade crafts and lively music with local performers. Test your skills with old-fashioned carnival games.

Square off for contests and prizes for both children and adults. We have tons of activities for a family friendly summer Sunday, so bring the whole family! history.alberta.ca/rutherford

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TASTE OF EDMONTON

Capital Plaza, 108 Street & 99 Avenue I July 19–28, 11 am–11 pm I Dozens of restaurants serve bite-size samples of their favourite delicacies. There’s also music and beverages to cater to both adults and kids alike. tasteofedm.ca

THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST

Varscona Theatre I 1032983 Avenue I 7:30 pm I This epigram-packed tale of mistaken identities (deliberate and accidental) and romantic negotiations (unwitting and premeditated) is replete with the sort of articulate whimsy Teatro audiences adore.

Teatroq.com

Mon, July 23 BATTLE TO THE FUNNY BONE

The Comic Strip I 1646 Bourbon Street, WEM I 7:30 pm I $5 I Featuring a comedy battle and the audience picks the topic. thecomicstrip.ca 780 483 5999

K-DAYS

Northlands Park I 73 Street and 116 Avenue I opens at noon I A full midway of fun and thrilling games, nightly concerts, casino games and tons to do inside Edmonton Expo Centre I

Performances by Brent Butt, Ice Cube and K-Days Rodeo. k-days.com 780 421 7210

TASTE OF EDMONTON

Capital Plaza, 108 Street & 99 Avenue I July 19–28, 11 am–11 pm I Dozens of restaurants serve bite-size samples of their favourite delicacies. There’s also music and beverages to cater to both adults and kids alike. tasteofedm.ca

Tues, July 24 EDMONTON PROSPECTS VS. OKOTOKS

Remax Field I 10233-96 Avenue NW I 7 pm I $18 adults, $10 kids (6–12yrs), free (5yrs and under). prospectsbaseballclub.com

FOREVER PLAID

Mayfield Dinner Theatre I 16615109 Avenue I Tue–Wed 6 pm, $80–$85 adults; Wed 10 am, $70–$80 adults; Thur 6 pm, $90–$95 adults; Fri–Sat 6 pm, $90–$95 adults; Sun 10 am, $70–$80 adults; Sun 5:30 pm, $90–$95 adults. edmonton.jubilations.ca 780 483 4051

K-DAYS

Northlands Park I 73 Street and 116 Avenue I opens at noon I A full midway of fun and

thrilling games, nightly concerts, casino games and tons to do inside Edmonton Expo Centre I Performances by Walk off the Earth, Alberta Music Showcase and K-Days Pow Wow. k-days.com 780 421 7210

TASTE OF EDMONTON

Capital Plaza, 108 Street & 99 Avenue I July 19–28, 11 am–11 pm I Dozens of restaurants serve bite-size samples of their favourite delicacies. There’s also music and beverages to cater to both adults and kids alike. tasteofedm.ca

Wed, July 25

JORDAN ROCK

The Comic Strip I 1646 Bourbon Street, WEM I 7 :30PM I $17.50. thecomicstrip.ca 780 483 5999

K-DAYS

Northlands Park I 73 Street and 116 Avenue I opens at noon I A full midway of fun and thrilling games, nightly concerts, casino games and tons to do inside Edmonton Expo Centre I Performances by Cheap Trick, Destroyer (Kiss cover band) and K-Days Pow Wow. k-days.com 780 421 7210

LIVE THOROUGHBRED RACING

FILM NIGHT

Art Gallery of Alberta I 2 Sir Winston Churchill Square I 7–9 pm I Loving Vincent, a film about Vincent van Gogh. youraga.ca

FOREVER PLAID

Mayfield Dinner Theatre I 16615109 Avenue I Tue–Wed 6 pm, $80–$85 adults; Wed 10 am, $70–$80 adults; Thur 6 pm, $90–$95 adults; Fri–Sat 6 pm, $90–$95 adults; Sun 10 am, $70–$80 adults; Sun 5:30 pm, $90–$95 adults. edmonton.jubilations.ca 780 483 4051

Northlands Park I 7300-116 Avenue I 6:30 pm I Enjoy live racing from the grandstands. northlandspark.ca 780 471 8174

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Sherwood Park I Festival Place I 100 Festival Way I 7 pm–10 pm I Art on the patio and live music. festivalplace.ab.ca

ROCK & ROLL HEAVEN

Jubilations Dinner Theatre I Phase 1, WEM I 6:15 pm I $74.95 adults I So many musical greats have passed on, and if there is a heaven up there, they must have one hell of a band. edmonton.jubilations.ca 780 484 2424

TASTE OF EDMONTON

Capital Plaza, 108 Street & 99 Avenue I July 19–28, 11 am–11 pm I Dozens of restaurants serve bite-size samples of their favourite delicacies. There’s also music and beverages to cater to both adults and kids alike. tasteofedm.ca

THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST

Varscona Theatre I 10329-83 Avenue I 7:30 pm I This epigrampacked tale of mistaken identities (deliberate and accidental) and romantic negotiations (unwitting and premeditated) is replete with the sort of articulate whimsy Teatro audiences adore.

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Thur, July 26 DATE NIGHT: AN EVENING OF PAINT M

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Whether you’re new to wine or an aficionado, CellarBuilder is sure to keep the conversation around your table flowing. Because everyone loves a great story.

FOREVER PLAID

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Devon I Devonian Botanic Gardens I 5 km north of Devon on Hwy 60 I 6 pm I $13.50 adult, $5 youth, $3 child I Gardens and painting go together! Create your own masterpiece, with inspiration all around! devonian.ualberta.ca

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Mayfield Dinner Theatre I Tue–Wed 6 pm, $80–$85 adults; Wed 10 am, $70–$80 adults; Thur 6 pm, $90–$95 adults; Fri–Sat 6 pm, $90–$95 adults; Sun 10 am, $70–$80 adults; Sun 5:30 pm, $90–$95 adults.

edmonton.jubilations.ca 780 483 4051

K-DAYS

Northlands Park I 73 Street and 116 Avenue I opens at noon I A full midway of fun and thrilling games, nightly concerts, casino games and tons to do inside Edmonton Expo Centre I Performances by Village People, Doc Walker and K-Days Pow Wow. k-days.com 780 421 7210

JORDAN ROCK

The Comic Strip I 1646 Bourbon Street, WEM I 7 :30PM I $17.50 thecomicstrip.ca 780 483 5999

MICK FLANNERY

The Almanac I 10351 82 Ave I 7 pm I $15 I With guests Clinton St. John and more.

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POSEIDON ADVENTURE

Cinema Series Capitol Theatre I Fort Edmonton Park I Fox Drive and Whitemud Drive I $12 I A group of passengers struggle to survive and escape when their ocean liner completely capsizes at sea. fortedmontonpark.ca 780 442 5311

ROCK & ROLL HEAVEN

Jubilations Dinner Theatre I Phase 1, WEM I 6:15 pm I $74.95 adults I So many musical greats have passed on, and if there is a heaven up there, they must have one hell of a band. edmonton.jubilations.ca 780 484 2424

TASTE OF EDMONTON

Capital Plaza, 108 Street & 99 Avenue I July 19–28, 11 am–11 pm I Dozens of restaurants serve bite-size samples of their favourite delicacies. There’s also music and beverages to cater to both adults and kids alike. tasteofedm.ca

THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST

Varscona Theatre I 10329-83 Avenue I7:30 pm I This epigrampacked tale of mistaken identities (deliberate and accidental) and romantic negotiations (unwitting and premeditated) is replete with the sort of articulate whimsy Teatro audiences adore.

Teatroq.com

Fri, July 27 FOREVER PLAID

Mayfield Dinner Theatre I Tue–Wed 6 pm, $80–$85 adults; Wed 10 am, $70–$80 adults; Thur 6 pm, $90–$95 adults; Fri–Sat 6 pm, $90–$95 adults; Sun 10 am, $70–$80 adults; Sun 5:30 pm, $90–$95 adults. edmonton.jubilations.ca 780 483 4051

ITU WORLD TRIATHLON

Hawrelak Park I 9330 Groat

Road I Run, bike or swim to the ITU World Triathlon! Triathletes of all ages and abilities gather to participate in a variety of triathlon competitions at the only Canadian stop on the ITU World Triathlon Series Tour. edmonton.triathlon.org

JORDAN ROCK

The Comic Strip I 1646 Bourbon Street, WEM I 7 :30 & 9:45 PM I $25.95. thecomicstrip.ca 780 483 5999

K-DAYS

Northlands Park I 73 Street and 116 Avenue I opens at noon I A full midway of fun and thrilling games, nightly concerts, casino games and tons to do inside Edmonton Expo Centre I Performances by Rural Alberta Advantage, Headpins and an after-hours disco party at 11 pm. k-days.com 780 421 7210

LIVE THOROUGHBRED RACING

Northlands Park I 7300-116 Avenue I 1 pm Post I Enjoy live racing from the grandstands. northlandspark.ca 780 471 8174

ROCK & ROLL HEAVEN

Jubilations Dinner Theatre I Phase 1, WEM I 6:15 pm I $84.95 adults I So many musical greats have passed on, and if there is a heaven up there, they must have one hell of a band. edmonton.jubilations.ca 780 484 2424

TANYA TUCKER

Enoch I River Cree Resort I 300 East Lapotac Boulevard I Doors 7 pm, show 9 pm I $47 at ticketmaster.cat I Tanya’s sultry voice and vivacious stage presence has helped to make her one of the most admired and respected female vocalists in

country music. rivercreeresort.com

TASTE OF EDMONTON

Capital Plaza, 108 Street & 99 Avenue I July 19–28, 11 am–11 pm I Dozens of restaurants serve bite-size samples of their favourite delicacies. There’s also music and beverages to cater to both adults and kids alike. tasteofedm.ca

THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST

Varscona Theatre I 10329-83 Avenue I 7:30 pm I This epigrampacked tale of mistaken identities (deliberate and accidental) and romantic negotiations (unwitting and premeditated) is replete with the sort of articulate whimsy Teatro audiences adore.

Teatroq.com

Sat, July 28 EDMONTON PROSPECTS VS. FORT MAC

Remax Field I 10233-96 Avenue NW I 7 pm I $18 adults, $10 kids (6–12yrs), free (5yrs and under) I Country Night, presented by CISN Country. prospectsbaseballclub.com

FOREVER PLAID

Mayfield Dinner Theatre I Tue–Wed 6 pm, $80–$85 adults; Wed 10 am, $70–$80 adults; Thur 6 pm, $90–$95 adults; Fri–Sat 6 pm, $90–$95 adults; Sun 10 am, $70–$80 adults; Sun 5:30 pm, $90–$95 adults. edmonton.jubilations.ca 780 483 4051

ITU WORLD TRIATHLON

Hawrelak Park I 9330 Groat Road I Run, bike or swim to the ITU World Triathlon! Triathletes of all ages and abilities gather to participate in a variety of

triathlon competitions at the only Canadian stop on the ITU World Triathlon Series Tour. edmonton.triathlon.org

JORDAN ROCK

The Comic Strip I 1646 Bourbon Street, WEM I 7 & 9:30 PM I $25.95. thecomicstrip.ca 780 483 5999

K-DAYS

Northlands Park I 73 Street and 116 Avenue I opens at noon I A full midway of fun and thrilling games, nightly concerts, casino games and tons to do inside Edmonton Expo Centre I Performances by Lil Jon, Prism and an after-hours disco party at 11 pm. k-days.com 780 421 7210

LIVE THOROUGHBRED RACING

Northlands Park I 7300-116 Avenue I 1 pm Post I Enjoy live racing from the grandstands. northlandspark.ca 780 471 8174

ROCK & ROLL HEAVEN

Capital Plaza, 108 Street & 99 Avenue I July 19–28, 11 am–11 pm I Dozens of restaurants serve bite-size samples of their favourite delicacies. There’s also music and beverages to cater to both adults and kids alike. tasteofedm.ca

THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST

Varscona Theatre I 1032983 Avenue I 2 pm & 7:30pm I This epigram-packed

THE UNCREDIBLES: A MUSICAL SPOOF

Jubilations Dinner Theatre I Phase 1, WEM I 11 am I $39.95 adult, $35.95 kids. edmonton.jubilations.ca 780 484 2424

Sun, July 29 EDMONTON PROSPECTS VS. FORT MAC Remax Field I 10233-96 Avenue NW I 7 pm I $18 adults, $10 kids (6–12yrs), free (5yrs and under) I Fan appreciation and regular season closer prospectsbaseballclub.com

Jubilations Dinner Theatre I Phase 1, WEM I 6:15 pm I $84.95 adults I So many musical greats have passed on, and if there is a heaven up there, they must have one hell of a band. edmonton.jubilations.ca 780 484 2424

TASTE OF EDMONTON

tale of mistaken identities (deliberate and accidental) and romantic negotiations (unwitting and premeditated) is replete with the sort of articulate whimsy Teatro audiences adore.

Teatroq.com

FOREVER PLAID

Mayfield Dinner Theatre I Tue–Wed 6 pm, $80–$85 adults; Wed 10 am, $70–$80 adults; Thur 6 pm, $90–$95 adults; Fri–Sat 6 pm, $90–$95 adults; Sun 10 am, $70–$80 adults; Sun 5:30 pm, $90–$95 adults. edmonton.jubilations.ca 780 483 4051

ITU WORLD TRIATHLON

Hawrelak Park I 9330 Groat Road I Run, bike or swim to the ITU World Triathlon! Triathletes of all ages and abilities gather to participate in a variety of triathlon competitions at the only Canadian stop on the ITU World Triathlon Series Tour. edmonton.triathlon.org

JORDAN ROCK

The Comic Strip I 1646 Bourbon Street, WEM I 7 PM I $17.50 thecomicstrip.ca 780 483 5999

K-DAYS

Northlands Park I 73 Street and 116 Avenue I opens at noon I A full midway of fun and thrilling games, nightly concerts, casino games and tons to do inside Edmonton Expo Centre I Performances by Kongos with special guests Elijah Wood x Jamie Fine, Atomic Improv Show and an after-hours disco party at 11 pm. k-days.com 780 421 7210

ROCK & ROLL HEAVEN

Jubilations Dinner Theatre I Phase 1, WEM I 5 pm I $74.95 adults I So many musical greats have passed on, and if there is a heaven up there, they must have one hell of a band. edmonton.jubilations.ca 780 484 2424

TASTE OF EDMONTON

Capital Plaza, 108 Street & 99 Avenue I July 19–28, 11 am–11 pm I Dozens of restaurants serve bite-size samples of their favourite delicacies. There’s also music and beverages to cater to both adults and kids alike. tasteofedm.ca

WHITE COWBELL OKLAHOMA

The Forge I 10551 82 Ave I 8 pm I $15 I With guests.

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Mon, July 30 BATTLE TO THE FUNNY BONE

The Comic Strip I 1646 Bourbon Street, WEM I 7:30 pm I $5 I Featuring a comedy battle and the audience picks the topic. thecomicstrip.ca 780 483 5999

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ADVENTURE

Valley Fun Exploring our ribbon of green

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By Markwell Lyon & Robert Michon

he nation’s largest expanse of urban parkland lies right here in Edmonton. The River Valley parks form an unbroken “ribbon of green,” stretching 48 km and covering 18,000 acres. The River Valley provides Edmontonians with an array of activities and events, especially during the summer months. Here’s what the River Valley has to offer you.

Take in a Festival Edmonton is a city with many titles: “Festival City” and “River City” to name a couple. It only seems natural to combine these two features when we can, giving Edmontonians the best of both worlds. Many of the River Valley festivals allow patrons to escape the city noise, enjoy the beauty of nature, and enjoy hours of music and culture.

The Valley hosts a variety of music festivals to match just about any taste: The Edmonton Folk Music Festival comes to Gallagher Park every August; and the Edmonton Rock Music Festival, Interstellar Rodeo and Symphony Under the Sky can all be found in Hawrelak Park.

During the summer, Harwelak Park also welcomes thespians and lovers of theatre as it hosts the Freewill Shakespeare Festival. You can enjoy (or critique)

modern takes on the bard’s most famous plays.

It’s also home to the popular Heritage Festival—a celebration of diversity and the cross-cultural bonds we share.

Hit the Trails and Rails An extensive network of trails criss-cross the River Valley, providing over 160 km of exploration for walkers, joggers and cyclists alike. They range from busy, paved routes to narrow, hard-packed trails that see little traffic. They form a nearly unbroken link across the city as you can travel from Hermitage Park in the northeast to the Fort Edmonton Footbridge in the southwest without ever leaving the River Valley.

For those seeking something less intense, there are other transportation options. From May to October, the High Level Bridge Streetcar uses the former CPR tracks and a fleet of restored electric streetcars that ferry travellers from Jasper Plaza to Old Strathcona for $6 round-trip. Meanwhile, Edmonton’s new funicular whisks people (for free) from 100th Street down Grierson Hill and into Louise McKinney Riverfront Park—a great option for anyone daunted by the multitude of stairs leading from downtown to the river.

High Level Bridge Streetcar: edmonton-radial-railway. ab.ca/highlevelbridge/

Take a Tour Exploration can be its own reward, but for the uninitiated it’s sometimes difficult to know where to start. Luckily, the River Valley boasts a number of tours as a starting point. For those looking to experience the River Valley’s natural beauty, try River Valley Adventure Co. They offer hour-long Segway tours that allow everyone from beginner to advanced, including those with limited mobility, to travel the trails. Revolution Cycle offers “pedelec” (electric bicycle) tours during the warmer months.

These bikes use motors to assist with pedalling, which is handy for the uphill slogs. The two- and five-hour tours hit multiple points of interest in and around the River Valley.

If history is more your niche, there’s a tour for that, too. Every day at the Legislature Building, you can join a guided tour to learn about Albertan history and politics. For those wanting to explore Edmonton’s settler history, make sure you take a tour of Fort Edmonton Park this summer, which is currently undergoing renovations, so many aspects of this tour will be unavailable.

River Valley Adventure Co.: rivervalleyadventure.com Revolution Cycle: revolutioncycle.com

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Get Natural Besides fresh air and great vistas, the River Valley is an obvious choice for viewing nature. The John Janzen Nature Centre is located by Fort Edmonton Park. It offers nature-themed programs and day camps for children. There are also two easy nature walks nearby that feature many native trees and shrubs. The Birch Tree Trail takes about 20 minutes, while the 3 km-long River Loop Trail encircles Fort Edmonton.

For more of a wilderness feel, try the numerous ravines connected to the River Valley. Whitemud Creek Ravine is reported to have the highest diversity of plants and animals in the city, as there’s an old growth forest and over 150 species of birds.

Mill Creek Ravine is easily accessible from Whyte Avenue; it’s a great place to birdwatch where you may just catch a glimpse of a boreal owl.

Enjoy the Water The North Saskatchewan River has always been an important feature of our city. For early settlers, it was the only mode of transportation for trade, making it Edmonton’s lifeline to the outside world.

Now, you can rent a canoe or kayak and explore the Valley by water. And if you’re feeling ambitious, you can drive a watercraft of choice to the town of Devon and spend the day gently floating back

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home; just make sure you have a way to get back to your car afterwards.

The river is also a great place for recreational fishing.

With a valid licence, you can catch over eight species of fish in the river, though health advisories recommend against eating them. Want to catch your dinner? Head to Hermitage Park where you can cast your line into one of many stocked ponds.

Head Down to the Beach We’d be remiss not to mention that Edmonton now boasts its own beach—at least for the moment.

The aptly, and popularly, named Accidental Beach took everyone by surprise in 2017, when it appeared near Cloverdale. Previously a sandbar, it emerged due to berms put in place for construction of the Tawatina LRT Bridge. Edmontonians quickly fell in love with it and hope it’ll become a permanent fixture.

Admittedly though, its future is up in the air.

Rising water levels, the removal of the berms in 2019/2020, and municipal regulations threaten its existence. In the meantime, if you choose to visit Accidental Beach this summer, consider taking public transit to cut down on the area’s traffic congestion. And always take out what you take in—including garbage. n

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ADVENTURE

The Elk Island story begins in 1906, when five Albertans from Fort Saskatchewan convinced the Canadian government to create a wildlife sanctuary for elk, which were being wiped out by hunters. “Elk Park,” a 42-square-kilometre area around what is now Astotin Lake, became Canada’s first federally run, big-game sanctuary.

Elk Island

Since then, Elk Island National Park has become Canada’s largest, fully fenced national park. According to Robyn O’Neill, Partnering, Engagement & Communications Officer for Elk Island National Park (at time of interview), the park has not only grown in size but also in its conservation efforts. “We are well-known for our very crucial role in the conservation of the plains bison—the species was nearly lost forever. But we’ve also done other conservation work, such as with wood bison and the trumpeter swan. We are very proud of our heritage here at Elk Island.”

National Park Our homegrown wilderness wonderland

By Shawna Dirksen Photography by Brenda Lakeman

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here’s something so special about a bright, beautiful July day. Maybe it’s the warmth of the sun, the gentle summer breeze or the smell of freshly cut grass, but we feel nature all around us. We yearn to escape the city’s hectic pace, forget our troubles and take in the outdoors—even if only for a few hours.

A short drive from Edmonton, we find Elk Island National Park. Picturesque and just plain awesome, this 194-square-kilometre park is a Canadian wilderness wonderland. Whether you’re looking for adventure, seeking serenity or thirsting for knowledge, a trip to Elk Island National Park is an experience you’ll surely savour.

And with Canada’s 150th birthday just behind us, there’s no better excuse to get out and explore one of our country’s natural marvels. Here we go behind the scenes at Elk Island National Park. Take a look!

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Today, Elk Island National Park is not only a refuge for animals but also for people. “Hiking, biking and walking are really big out here,” says O’Neill. “We have 80 kilometres of trail. A nice short one is Living Waters Boardwalk, or you can go for 18.6 kilometres on the Wood Bison Trail.”

According to O’Neill, geocaching is also a popular activity at the park. “We have 11 geocaching sites hidden around the park. Visitors can pick up supplies at the Visitor Centre, free of charge.”

If you want to get off the land and into the water, look to Astotin Lake. “Lots of canoeing and kayaking happen on Astotin Lake,” says O’Neill.

“You can bring your own equipment or rent it on-site from Haskin Canoe Rentals.”

Of all the fun activities to enjoy, O’Neill says watching the wildlife is one of her highlights. “If seeing a bison isn’t on your bucket list, it should be. It’s truly a majestic creature. And Elk Island is also a bird-lover’s paradise. We have over 250 species of birds at the park. Everything from ducks and geese to rare birds like the great crested flycatcher and the broad-winged hawk.”

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When you visit Elk Island National Park, the beauty around you is apparent. Look a little closer; however, and you’ll appreciate all the work that happens behind the scenes. The park has a dedicated team of interpreters, conservation experts, asset-management specialists, maintenance and administrative staff and so many more. “It takes a variety of people and all kinds of roles to keep the park running. Ultimately, wildlife and visitor-safety are the most important things to us,” says O’Neill.

With wildlife roaming freely, tons of outdoorsy activities to try and so much to learn and explore, what are you waiting for? It’s time to experience Elk Island National Park! n

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WEST EDMONTON MALL

170 Street & 87 Avenue I Options galore for summer fun, including: Alien Outbreak Escape Room, opening soon; Dragon’s Tale Blacklight Mini-golf $12, $8 (3– 10yrs); Ed’s Rec Room (billiards, bowling and arcade games); Galaxyland daily rate $45, $35 (under 43” tall); Ice Palace $12, $8 (3–10yrs) rental skates available; Sea Lions Rock Show daily 2 pm & 4 pm (weekends, noon showings also); Sealife Caverns 11 am–6 pm $12, $8 (3 – 10 yers); Professor WEM’s Adventure Golf $11, $8 (3–10yrs); World Waterpark daily rate $45, $35 (under 48” tall). wem.ca 780 444 5300

AMUSEMENT CENTRES AXE HOLE

11614-119 Street I Mon–Thu 1:30 pm–9 pm, Fri 1:30 pm –10:30 pm, Sat 10:30 am– 10:30 pm, Sun noon–7:30 pm I $37/person, $33 (7–12yrs), for 1.5 hours I Hucking axes at stump targets, pretty simple.

Oh, and knives too. axehole.ca 780 982 6500

FORT EDMONTON PARK

Fox Drive & Whitemud Drive I 10 am–5 pm (shortened hours on June weekdays) I $20.90/ child, $26.20/adult I Explore Edmonton’s history and be entertained by interpreters, pony rides, a Ferris wheel and carousel. Highlights include 1846 Hudson’s Bay Fort, as well as “history” streets showcasing the late 1800s and early 1900s. fortedmontonpark.ca 780 442 5311

GATEWAY ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE

3414 Gateway Boulevard I 9 am–10 pm I Foosball, arcade, pool, bowling and so much more. gatewaybowl.com 780 435 1922

JACK AXE

9785-45 Avenue I Mon–Fri 2 pm–10 pm, Sat noon–10 pm, Sun noon–8 pm I $45/person, $32 (under 18yrs), for 2 hours I Hucking axes at stump targets,

pretty simple. Oh, and knives too.

Plus, 20’ pole climb, buck saw and Hercules Hoist. jack-axe.ca 780 628 1874

JIM-BOWS ARCHERY

13955 156 St I Tues-Fri 10 am–9 pm, Sat 10 am-5 pm I $35 includes rental of equipment.

Jimbowsarchery.c 780 488 7705

PHOENIX INDOOR RANGE

4706 76 Ave I Sat-Mon 10 am– 5 pm, Tues-Fri 10 am-9pm I Phoenixrange.ca 780 466 0307

SNOW VALLEY AERIAL PARK

119th Street off Whitemud Drive I Until June 30: Mon–Wed 3pm–9pm, Thu–Sun noon–9pm I July 1 on: Mon–Sun 10am–9pm I $29 (Under 6 yrs, 1m to 1.4m tall, lower level only on 19 games) I $34 (7-10yrs) I $44 (11-17yrs) I $49 (18+) Cheaper online, and online bookings highly advised. Climb 40’ above the ground, through 120 adventures including a ski bridge, a coal car, travel trailer and so many more. Lower level, for little ones, features 21 games as they move just feet above the ground. snowvalley.ca/about-us/ AerialPark.php 780 434 3991

WILD WEST SHOOTING CENTRE

Phase 4, West Edmonton Mall I Mon–Thur 10 am–9 pm, Fri-Sat 10 am-10pm, Sun 10 am–6 pm I $36 daily rate, no license required. shootingcentre.com 780 426 4866

WYLD ARCHERY

14805 Yellowhead Trail I Mon– Tues & Thur-Fri 10 am–8 pm, Sat 10 am-6pm, Sun noon–5 pm I $15, $13 youth Wyldarchery.ca 587 524 3828

ESCAPE

Communicate and work together to escape challenging rooms and situations.

BREAKOUT ENTERTAINMENT

Mayfield Plaza, 16604-109 Avenue & Edmonton East 6111 -101 Avenue I Escape from a secret lab, mayhem ranch and other scenarios I West: Mon, Wed & Thu 4 pm–10 pm, Fri & Sat noon–midnight, Sun noon–7 pm I East: Mon, Tue & Thu 3 pm–10 pm, Fri & Sat noon–midnight, Sun noon–8 pm. breakoutedmonton.com 780 444 4416 (W) 780 705 1550 (E)

CHALLENGE THE ROOM

9603 41 Ave I Escape from Aunt Eunice’s will, The Tomb and more I Tues-Fri 5 pm–10 pm, Sat 1 pm–10:30 pm, Sun 1 pm–8:30 pm I $25/person/room. challengetheroom.ca 780 468 1208

EESCAPE

10132-105 Street, Basement I Escape from a back to the future,

being held hostage and more I Mon–Thu 2 pm–10 pm, Fri noon–11 pm, Sat 11am-11pm, Sun noon-10pm I $24.99/ person/room. eescape.ca 780 757 9686

EXIT EDMONTON

10523-82 Avenue I Escape from a catacombs, medieval, Clinic and more I Mon–Fri 2 pm–midnight, Sat & Sun noon–midnight I $25 inc tax/person/room. e-exit.ca 780 705 0160

GTFO ESCAPE ENTERTAINMENT

THE ESCAPE EMPORIUM

1103-95 Street SW I Escape from The Swamp, Pirate King and more I Mon–Wed 2 pm–10 pm, Thu 2 pm–11 pm, Fri 2 pm–midnight, Sat noon–midnight, Sun noon– 10 pm I $25/person/room. theescapeemporium.ca 780 708 6681

THRILLSCAPE

15397-117 Avenue I Escape from a prison cell, Break & Enter and more I $25/person/room. thrillscape.ca 780 800 0522

LASER TAG

2nd Floor, 10018-105 Street I Escape from the heist, Nightfall, Visiting Hour and more I Mon–Thu 5 pm–10 pm, Fri & Sat noon–11:30 pm, Sun noon–9:30 pm I $25/person/room. letsgtfo.ca 780 540 4836

LASER CITY

IN TRAP ESCAPE

LASER QUEST

LOGIC LOCK

INDOOR PLAYGROUND

10355-82 Avenue I Escape from a prison cell, a haunted apartment and more I Mon–Thu 5 pm–11 pm, Fri 2 pm–midnight, Sat 1pm–midnight, Sun noon–11 pm I $25/person/room.

Intrap.ca 780 757 8385

10336 Jasper Avenue I Escape from The Poltergeist Room, Finding Sherlock Holmes and more I Mon-Thu 4 pm–10 pm, Fri 3 pm–12 am, Sat noon– midnight, Sun 1 pm–10 pm I $25/person/room. logiclock.ca 780 428 0159

SIDEQUESTS

10190-104 Street I Escape from quest expedition, Uncle and more I Tue–Thu 5 pm–10 pm, Fri 5 pm–11 pm, Sat noon–11pm, Sun noon–10 pm I $25 inc tax/ person/room. sidequests.ca 780 705 1731

SMARTYPANTZ

10524-110 Street NW I Rooms include Morning Never comes, Thirst for Murder and more. I Mon–Thu 5 pm–10 pm, Fri 3:30 pm–11 pm, Sat noon–12:30 am, Sun 2:30–10 pm I $25/person, but minimum people required. edmonton.smartypantz.ca 780 951 9293

10010-107a Avenue NW I Thu-Fri 4:30 pm–9 pm, Sat 11 am–9 pm, Sun 11 am–7 pm I $8.99/game, drop-in. lasercity.ca 780 800 4920

11271-170 Street I Tue–Thu 4 pm–9 pm, Fri 4 pm–11 pm, Sat 10 am–11 pm, Sun 11 am–7 pm I $9.50/game, drop-in. laserquest.com 780 424 2111

ALL STARS PLAYLAND

951-12 Avenue SW I 9 am– 9 pm I Weekdays $5.95 (1–3yrs), $8.95 (4–17yrs), adults free; Weekends $9.95 (1–3yrs), $12.95 (4–17yrs), adults free I Climbing structures, 115’ zipline and arcade games. allstarsplayland.com 780 757 0055

HIDE ‘N’ SEEK INDOOR PLAYGROUND

10830-170 Street I 9 am–9 pm I Kids 4yrs and up $14.95 (Sat & Sun), $12.95 Mon–Fri I Play structure, 7 slides, spider web, trampoline, 2 ziplines and more. hidenseekplayground.ca 780 482 7244

MAGIC SPACE

9058-22 Avenue SW I Mon 9:30 am–5 pm, Tue–Thu 9:30 am– 8 pm, Fri 9:30 am–5 pm, Sat & Sun 9 am–5 pm I Adults $1, kids 4yrs and up $9 (Sat & Sun), $7 Mon–Fri I Play gym, inflatables, toddler play area and more. magicspace.ca 780 628 3844

TREEHOUSE PLAY

10184-34 Avenue & 4235 139 Ave I 9 am–9 pm I Kids 4yrs and up Mon - Thurs $11.95, Fri – Sun $13.95 I Play structure, video games, inflatables and more. treehouseplay.com 780 439 3299 & 780 475 6330

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MAZES AMAZING CORN MAZE

TWP 484, Leduc I $9, $7 (2–12yrs), free (2yrs and under). amazingcornmaze.ca 780 986 9034

EDMONTON CORN MAZE

LAUNCHPAD TRAMPOLINE

6142-50 Street I Mon–Thu noon– 9:30 pm, Fri & Sat 10 am–11 pm I $15.50/hour, $9/hour (5yrs and under). launchpadtrampoline.com 780 468 3161

U-PLAY

Summer in the City is available on the go!

13983-156 Street I Indoor playground, trampoline park I Mon–Thu 10 am–8 pm, Fri–Sun 10 am–9 pm I $13.95 weekdays, $15.95 weekends, (less for children 5yrs and under). u-play.ca 780 488 3751

SUMMERCITY.CA

26171 Garden Valley Road, Spruce Grove I Open July 23 I Tues–Thur noon-8 pm; Fri-Sat 10 am–9 pm, Sun 1 pm–5pm I $12, $9 (5–11yrs) I free (5yrs and under). edmontoncornmaze.ca 780 554 4540

PRAIRIE GARDENS

56311 Lily Lake Road I Bon Accord I $14, inc tax I Corn maze, U-pick, activities, restaurant, haunted house. prairiegardens.org 780 921 2272

PAINTBALL EDMONTON PAINTBALL CENTRE

10010-107a Avenue I Drop-in packages from $35. edmontonpaintball.ca 780 800 2324

PAINTBALL ACTION GAMES

4804-90 Avenue I Starter packages from $35. gotopaintballactiongames.com 780 469 0882

TACTICAL ANARCHY PAINTBALL

Township Road 511, Tomahawk I Sat & Sun 10 am–9 pm I Packages starting at $49. tacticalanarchypaintball.ca 780 777 5520

YOUNG GUNS PAINTBALL

Range Road 13, south of Yellowhead I Thu & Fri 10 am –5:30 pm, Sat 11 am–5:30 pm I Rates start at $25. younggunspaintball.com 780 963 4006

TRAMPOLINE

EDMONTON STUDIO

FUN PARK AMUSEMENT CENTRE

3001 Buckingham Drive, Sherwood Park I Mon-Thurs 10 am–9 pm, Fri-Sat 10 am– midnight, Sun 10 am–9pm I $20.

Sherwoodpark.funparkcanada.ca 780 465 2664

JUMP 360

13535-156 Street I Mon-Wed 3 pm–9 pm, Thurs noon- 9 pm, Fri noon–10 pm, Sat 10 am-10pm, Sun 10 am–8pm $16/hour I $10/hour (4–7yrs). jump360.ca 780 482 5867

DANCECO LTD. Join us for our exciting Dance, Acro and Musical Theatre Summer Camps Full and half day spots available Camps include: arts, crafts, games and other activities!

JUMP N PLAY

10442 184 St I Sun-Thu 10am– 8 pm, Fri -Sat 10 am–10 pm Jumpnplay.ca 780 758 7000

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10, 9104 – 179 Ave Edmonton, AB Call (780) 760 1899

ST. ALBERT STUDIO

9030 McKenney Ave St. Albert, AB Call (780) 460 1899

STONY PLAIN STUDIO 201, 5007 – 48 Street Stony Plain AB Call (780) 591 0090

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GROVEBERRY PATCH

52430 RR 265, Spruce Grove I 9am–6 pm. groveberrypatch.com 780 962 5824

HAPPY ACRES U-PICK

1, 52225 RR 273, Spruce Grove I Wed–Sun 10 am–7 pm. happyacresupick.ca 780 968 0099

U–PICKS ATTRACTED 2 APPLES

54264 RR 213, Fort Saskatchewan I Sat & Sun 10:30 am–4:30 pm.

Attracted2apples.com

THE BEVILAQUA

51165 RR 250, Edmonton, I 8 am–8pm.

780 955 3051

BIG ROCK BERRY FARM 3-51310 RR 261, Spruce Grove 780 886 3387

THE BERRY FARM

52002 RR 232, Sherwood Park Berries I $4/lb. (other items available) I Sat & Sun 10:30 am–5pm. theberryfarm.ca 780 918 3221

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BRIX ’N BERRIES U-PICK

25157 Township Road 490, Leduc I Wed–Fri 10 am–6 pm, Sat 10 am–5 pm, Sun noon–4 pm. brixnberries.com 780 980 5386

CREEKSIDE HOME AND GARDEN

51530 RR 260, Spruce Grove I Mon–Sat 10 am–6 pm.

Creeksidehomeandgarden.ca

780 470 0527

CREEKSIDE SASKATOON BERRY FARMS

53418 RR 231, Strathcona County 780 243 2652

HORSE HILL BERRY FARM

3203-211 Avenue NE horsehillberryfarm.ca

PRAIRIE GARDEN

56311 Lily Lake Road, Bon Accord prairiegardens.org 780 921 2272

ROY’S RASPBERRIES

Just off HWY 16A, west of HWY 60 I Daily 8 am–8 pm Roysraspberries.com 780 962 3959

SPROUT FARM APPLE ORCHARDS

56307 RR 235, Bon Accord sproutframs.ca 780 921 3460

STRAWBERRY FIELDS 140 Grandisle Rd NW Subfields.com 780 695 3146

MILL WOODS FARMERS’ MARKET

BEAUMONT FARMERS’ MARKET

MILLER CROSSING FARMERS’ MARKET

DEVON FARMERS’ MARKET

7207-28 Avenue I Thu 5 pm–8 pm.

Millwoodsfarmersmarket.com

50 Street & 144 Avenue I Sun 11 am–3 pm.

Mcfarmersmarket.ca

OLD STRATHCONA FARMERS’ MARKET

10310-83 Avenue I Sat 8 am–3 pm. osfm.ca

FARMERS’ MARKETS 124 GRAND MARKET

124 Street & 108 Avenue I Thu 4 pm–8 pm.

124grandmarket.ca

BEVERLY TOWNE

4002-117 Avenue I Tue 4 pm–8 pm. beverlyfarmersmarket.ca

CALLINGWOD FARMERS’ MARKET

66 Avenue & 178 Street I Sun 10 am–3 pm, Wed noon–5 pm. callingwoodmarketplace.com

CAPILANO FARMERS’ MARKET 5004-98 Avenue I Sat 9:30 am–4 pm.

CASTLE DOWNS FARMERS’ MARKET 11520-153 Avenue I Wed 4 pm–8 pm. cdfm.pxn.ca

CENTURY PARK FARMERS’ MARKET

2397-111 Street I Sun 10 am–3 pm. centuryparkmarket.com

CITY MARKET DOWNTOWN 104 Street & 102 Avenue I Sat 9 am–3 pm. city-market.ca

FRENCH QUARTER

8627-91 Street I Sun 11 am-3 pm.

Lacitefranco.ca

SOUTH COMMON FARMERS’ MARKET 151 Karl Clark Road I Sat & Sun 10 am–4 pm. southcommonmarket.ca

SOUTHWEST FARMERS’ MARKET 2051 Leger Road I Wed 4 pm–7:30 pm. swefm.ca

College Street on Langham I Sat 8 am–11 am. beaumontfarmersmarket.org

20 Haven Avenue I Thu 2 pm–5 pm.

FORT SASKATCHEWAN FARMERS’ MARKET

10030-99 Avenue I Thu 4:30 pm–7:30 pm. fortsaskchamber.com/farmers-market

LEDUC FARMERS’ MARKET

4821-50 Avenue I Thu 10 am –1:30 pm, Sat 10 am–1:30 pm.

MORINVILLE FARMERS’ MARKET

9908-104 Street I Fri noon–5 pm. morinvillefarmersmarket.com

SALISBURY FARMERS’ MARKET

Range Road 232 I Thu 4 pm–7:30 pm. salisburyfarmersmarket.ca

SHERWOOD PARK FARMERS’ MARKET

401 Festival Lane I Wed 4 pm–8 pm. sherwoodparkfarmersmarket.ca

SPRUCE GROVE FARMERS’ MARKET 120 Railway Avenue I Sat 9:30 pm–1:30 pm. sprucegrovefarmersmarket. weekly.com

ST. ALBERT FARMERS’ MARKET St. Anne Street I Sat 10 am–3 pm. stalbertfarmersmarket.com

STONY PLAIN FARMERS’ MARKET

5008-51 Avenue I Sat 9 am–1 pm. stonyplainfarmersmarket.ca

Township Road 52337

WESTMOUNT FARMERS’ MARKET 12720-111 Avenue I Thu 10 am–4 pm westmountmarket.ca

OUTSIDE OF EDMONTON BASELINE FARMERS’ MARKET 390 Baseline Road I Wed 4 pm–8 pm.

Baselinefarmersmarket.com

Come support your local market at the Orange Hub. Bring your friends and family.

Every Wednesday, May 30 - September 12 16:00 - 20:00 10045 156 St NW.

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ELK ISLAND NATIONAL PARK Less 35 minutes east of Edmonton I Less than 35 minutes east of Edmonton lies a year-round oasis where bison roam freely, sun glistens off lakes and ponds, and stars light-up the night sky. Watch for wildlife as you hike or bike over 80 km of trails, rent canoes and paddle around the islands on Astotin Lake, or take in a free program. As night falls stay warm by a fire and look into a sky filled with stars and dancing Northern Lights.

Pc.gc.ca/elkisland Ph 780 992 5790

ALBERTA AVIATION MUSEUM

11410 Kingsway Avenue NW I 9:30 am–5:30 pm I $12 adult, $8.50 youth (13–17yrs), $7.50 kids (6–12yrs), free (5yrs and under) I Explore Alberta’s aviation history including actual airplanes, displays of air force uniforms, maps and other historical memorabilia. albertaaviationmuseum.com Ph 780 451 1175

ALBERTA CRAFT COUNCIL GALLERY

10186-106 Street I Mon–Sat 10 am–5 pm, Thur 10 am–6pm I The only public gallery in the province dedicated to exhibiting craft arts and is Edmonton’s second-largest public gallery. albertacraft.ab.ca Ph 780 488 6611

ALBERTA LEGISLATURE BUILDING

9718-107 Street NW I 10 am–5 pm I Discover Alberta’s vibrant parliamentary history and culture through our interactive and engaging Visitor Centre located on the main floor of the Edmonton Federal Building. assembly.ab.ca Ph 780 427 7342

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24215-34 Street I Sat–Sun 10 am–5 pm I $7 adult, $6 youth (13–17yrs), $3.50 kids (3–12yrs), free (2yrs and under) I A rustic outdoor display of railway equipment and buildings.

The museum replicates a small terminal with a station, water tank and shops. The main emphasis is on cars and locomotives from the Canadian National Railways, Northern Alberta Railways, and industrial and short-line railways. albertarailwaymuseum.com Ph 780 472 6229

ART GALLERY OF ALBERTA

2 Sir Winston Churchill Square I Tues-Wed 11 am–8 pm, Thurs–Fri 11 am–5 pm, Sat–Sun 10 am–5 pm I $12.50 adult, free (youth) I The Art Gallery of Alberta maintains a collection of over 6,000 objects and is the oldest cultural institution in Alberta, plus it’s the only museum in the province solely dedicated to the exhibition and preservation of art and visual culture. Summer exhibits include Li Salay, an exhibition focused on the work of Métis artists from across Canada; work from painter Samantha Walrod; and the small-scale wooden pochades of James Wilson Morrice. youraga.ca Ph 780 422 6223

EDMONTON GHOST TOURS

10322-83 Avenue in front of the Walterdale Theatre I Explore the haunted sites of Old Strathcona and perhaps meet one of the site’s occupants. edmontonghosttours.com Ph 780 289 2005

EDMONTON RADIAL RAILWAY (HIGH LEVEL BRIDGE STREETCAR) Depots located at 109 Street & 100 Avenue and Gateway Boulevard & 84 Avenue I Every 40 minutes daily 11 am–4 pm, Sat 9 am and late night during the Fringe I $6 adult round trip, free (5yrs and under) I The Edmonton Radial Railway—as

13315 Buena Vista Road I Daily 9 am–6 pm, July–August Tues 9 am–8 pm I $14 adult, $11.75 youth (13–17yrs), $8.75 kids (2–12yrs) I The Edmonton Valley Zoo is home to more than 350 animals. From seals and sea lions, red pandas and lemurs, snowy owls and Arctic foxes— these living, breathing animals are the soul of the zoo. Every visit is rich with animal interactions. edmonton.ca/attractions_events/ edmonton-valley-zoo.aspx Ph 780 442 5311

FATHER LACOMBE CHAPEL

2 St. Vital Avenue, St. Albert I Daily 10 am–5 pm I Admission by donation I This simple chapel— Alberta’s oldest building—became the centre of the thriving French speaking Métis settlement of St. Albert. Today the chapel has been restored to look much as it did in the early 1860s. fatherlacombechapel.org Ph 780 459 7663

FORT EDMONTON PARK

7000-143 Street NW (Fox Drive & Whitemud Drive) I Spring weekdays 10 am–3 pm, spring weekends 10 am–5 pm, summer daily 10 am–5 pm I $26.20 adult, $20.90 kids, $95 family I Fort Edmonton Park is nestled on 64 hectares of wooded parkland along Edmonton’s River Valley.

The park now includes the 1846 Hudson’s Bay Fort, as well as the Streets of 1885, 1905 and 1920. fortedmontonpark.ca Ph 780 442 5311

HARCOURT HOUSE

10215-112 Street I Tues–Sat 10 am–5 pm I Exhibitions from local, provincial and national artists, collectives and arts organizations. harcourthouse.ab.ca Ph 780 426 4180

JOHN JANSEN NATURE CENTRE

7000-143 Street NW (Fox Drive & Whitemud Drive) next to Fort Edmonton Park I Daily 10 am–5 pm, holidays 11 am–4 pm I $17 family, $8 (13yrs +), $8 child (2–12yrs), $3 (tot*) Each tot and child includes a free adult to supervise I Interactive exhibits, educational programming and special events have brought visitors towards a greater awareness and engagement with the wonders of nature that surround us. edmonton.ca/attractions_events/ john-janzen-nature-centre.aspx Ph 780 442 5311

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JUBILATIONS DINNER THEATRE

West Edmonton Mall, Phase 2 Upper Level by Casino I Wed–Thur & Sun $74.95 adult; Fri–Sat $84.95 adult I Saturday Junior Matinee $39.95 adult, $36.95 kids I Enjoy live theatre, fantastic dinner and great company I Until June 10 “Runaway Brides Maids” Wedding song playlist I June 15–August 19 “Rock & Roll Heaven” From Buddy Holly’s plane crash to Prince, so many greats have passed. If there is a heaven, the music must be great! I June 23– August 11 Junior Matinees “The Uncredibles” I August 24 “Star Warz 2: the Farce Strikes Back” edmonton.jubilations.ca Ph 780 484 2424

MAYFIELD DINNER THEATRE

16615-109 Avenue I Tues–Thur & Sun $90/$100, Fri–Sat $105/$115 I The Mayfield Dinner Theatre’s newly renovated playhouse boasts not only brand new acoustic lighting systems, but also an expanded buffet complete with a chef-tended carving station I Until June 10 “All Shook Up” I June 16–July 29 “Forever Plaid” Fantastically funny and timelessly tuneful, this nostalgic revue centers on four eager male singers who are killed in a car crash on the way to their first big concert. They are miraculously revived from the afterlife for a chance to fulfill their dreams and perform the show that never was. With pitchperfect melodies and charmingly outlandish choreography, The Plaids take you on a stroll down memory lane with your favourite pop hits of the 1950s. Get ready to be delighted with this toe-tapping, cleverly funny, critically acclaimed musical comedy mayfieldtheatre.ca Ph 780 483 4051

MUTTART CONSERVATORY

9626-96a Street I Thur 10 am– 9 pm, Fri–Wed 10 am–5 pm I $12.50 adult, $10.50 youth (13–17yrs), $6.50 kids (2–12yrs) I This innovative botanical garden sets the pace for plant science in western Canada and defines Edmonton’s skyline with its striking glass pyramids rising from River Valley. Inside the pyramids, three biomes are in the Conservatory’s year-round displays. A fourth pyramid houses creative feature displays, which change up to eight times a year. There are educational programs plus great food. muttartconservatory.ca Ph 780 442 5311

NORTHLANDS PARK

7300-116 Avenue I Thoroughbred racing Wed & Fri 6:30 pm Post, Sun 1 pm Post I 88th Canadian Derby August 25 noon PostSpectrum daily 9:30 am–3 am I Enjoy horse racing, casino slot games and great food. northlandspark.ca Ph 780 471 8174

RIVER VALLEY ADVENTURES

9735 Grierson Hill I Five 1 hour trips per day I $59.99 I Explore the river valley trails on a Segway and experience the River Valley Cafe. rivervalleyadventure.com Ph 780 995 7347

RUTHERFORD HOUSE

11153 Saskatchewan Drive I Daily 10 am–5 pm I $7 adult, $5 youth (7–17yrs), free (6yrs and under) I Rutherford House Provincial Historic Site was the home of the first Premier of Alberta, Alexander Cameron Rutherford. In 1911, A.C. Rutherford, his wife Mattie and their family moved into this beautiful brick mansion near the university campus. The family entertained friends, relatives and influential Edmontonians for more than a generation. Today, this restored and furnished Edwardian-era home maintains the Rutherford tradition of hospitality and offers visitors a glimpse into the past with costumed interpreters, guided tours and special events. rutherfordhouse.ca Ph 780 427 3995

TELEPHONE HISTORICAL CENTRE

10440-108 Avenue NW I Tues–Fri 9 am–3 pm I Admission by donation I See artifacts that date back to 1876. Hear a multi-media presentation narrated by our beloved Xeldon the Talking Robot.

Play in our hands-on exhibits depicting how different forms of telecommunications technology actually worked. telephonehistoricalcentre.com Ph 780 433 1010

TELUS WORLD OF SCIENCE

11211-142 Street I Sun–Wed 9 am–5 pm, Thur 9 am–10 pm, Fri–Sat 9 am–8 pm I General admission $23.95 adult, $19.95 youth (13–17yrs), $16.95 kids (3–12yrs), rates don’t include IMAX or special exhibits I Beginning June 1 “Down to the Bone” This exhibition invites you to challenge what you think you know about dinosaurs and explore spectacular prehistoric scenes, life-sized animatronic dinosaurs, full-scale skeletons, intriguing fossils, engaging content and interactive activities telusworldofscienceedmonton.com Ph 780 452 9100

OUT OF TOWN ALBERTA PRAIRIE RAILWAY EXCURSIONS

4611-47 Avenue, Stettler I Trains depart late morning or early afternoon I $100–$160 adult, $70–$145 youth, $40–$140 kids I Alberta Prairie offers an exciting one-day adventure on board a real steam or diesel-powered train.

Different themes are enacted throughout the season including murder mysteries, live stage shows and teddy bear specials. absteamtrain.com Ph 800 282 3994

CAMROSE & DISTRICT CENTENNIAL MUSEUM

4522-53 Street I Wed–Sun 10 am–5 pm I Admission by donation I Explore the main building and 12 outbuildings to see some of Alberta’s history. camrosemuseum.ca Ph 780 672 3298

CASTROL RACEWAY

HWY 19 & HWY 2 Nisku I Watch or participate in some amazing racing with drag, motorcycle and oval racing. castrolraceway.com Ph 780 461 5801

DEVONIAN BOTANIC GARDENS

5 km north of Devon on HWY 60 I June 1–September 4, Fri–Wed 10 am–6 pm, Thur 10 am to dusk I $15.85 adult, $8.50 youth, $4 kids I With 240 acres to explore, the University of Alberta Devonian Botanic Garden has something to appeal to plant enthusiasts, nature-lovers, families and anyone seeking to spend a few idyllic hours in beautiful, natural surroundings.

The garden features 80 acres of display gardens, and 160 additional acres of natural areas and ecological preserves. devonian.ualberta.ca Ph 780 987 3054

Take a ride into history.

Feel the power of the train and listen to the clickety clack of the rails. Join us for a fun, interactive and hands-on family railway experience.

• Explore 75+ locomotives and railway cars • Bring a picnic and stay for the day • Group bookings available • Open weekends, Victoria Day to Labour Day

EDMONTON INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY

5 km west of Wetaskiwin I NASCAR stock racing and much more. edmontonraceway.com Ph 780 467 9276

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FORT SASKATCHEWAN MUSEUM

10006-100 Avenue I $8 adult, $5 youth, $4 kids (2–12yrs) I You can experience history up close at the Fort Heritage Precinct through our three distinct areas.

In chronological order we have the North West Mounted Police Fort representing 1875 to 1885, the Historic Village representing 1902 to the late 1920s, and the Warden’s Residence representing 1937. fortsask.ca/residents/culture/heritage/ museum Ph 780 998 1783

JURASSIC FOREST

2-23210 Township Road 564, Gibbons I Daily 9 am–7 pm I $15 adult, $12 youth (13–17yrs), $10 kids (2–12yrs) I The days of the dinosaurs roar to life again in Jurassic Forest, a 40 acre prehistoric preserve just minutes from Edmonton and millions of years from the present.

It’s set in an old growth forest and has been designed to minimize the impact on the forest and utilize the natural setting to enhance the display of our dinosaurs. It provides an opportunity for you to experience and learn about some of the flora and fauna indigenous to the Edmonton area. jurassicforest.com Ph 780 470 2446

LEDUC #1 ENERGY DISCOVERY CENTRE 20 Haven Avenue, Devon I Mon–Fri 9 am–5 pm I $12 adult, $8 youth (6–17yrs), free (5yrs and under) I Leduc #1 Energy Discovery Centre offers a hands-on education with a climb aboard working oil rig, enter the world’s largest drill bit, create alternative energy in the Learning Lab and learn just how important this resource is in your day-to-day life. leducnumber1.com Ph 866 987 4323

MULTICULTURAL HERITAGE CENTRE

5411-51 Street, Stony Plain I Daily 9 am–4 pm I The Old Brick School was built in 1925 using Scottish architectural design. It has a hip-gable roof and a bell tower. The school was Stony Plain’s first regional high school and was in full operation until 1949. After extensive renovations and landscaping, the school was reborn as the Multicultural Heritage Centre, now a provincial historic site. multicentre.org Ph 780 963 2777

MUSÉE HÉRITAGE MUSEUM

5 St. Anne Street, St. Albert I Tues–Sat 10 am–5 pm, Sun 1 pm–5 pm museeheritage.ca Ph 780 459 1528

REYNOLDS-ALBERTA MUSEUM

6426-40 Avenue, Wetaskiwin I Daily 10 am–5 pm I $13 adult, $9 youth (7–17yrs), free (6yrs and under) I The museum interprets the impact of technological change in transportation, aviation, agriculture and industry from the 1890s to the present. Visitors will see a wide variety of vintage automobiles, motorcycles, bicycles, trucks, stationary engines, tractors, agricultural implements, aircraft and industrial equipment. history.alberta.ca/reynolds Ph 780 312 2065

ROYAL TYRRELL MUSEUM

6 km northwest of Drumheller on North Dinosaur Trail I Daily 9 am–9 pm I $18 adult, $10 youth (7–17yrs),

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free (6yrs and under) I Journey through time and come face-to-face with some of Canada’s mightiest dinosaurs. With nine ever-revolving galleries, fun handson activities and the rugged beauty of Alberta’s Badland—there’s something for everyone. tyrrellmuseum.com Ph 888 440 4240

SPRUCE GROVE ELEVATOR MUSEUM

120 Railway Avenue I Tues–Sat 9 am–3 pm I Visit the last remaining wood grain elevator on the CN Rail Line west of Edmonton. sprucegroveagsociety.com Ph 780 960 4600

ST. ALBERT GRAIN ELEVATOR PARK

4 Meadowview Drive I Open Victoria Day to Labour Day, Wed–Sun 10 am–5 pm I Interpreters will take you on a guided tour of two of Alberta’s provincially designated grain elevators: the 1906 Brackman Ker Elevator and the 1929 Alberta Wheat Pool Elevator. Complete the experience with a visit to the 1920s replica train station where you can try your hand at Morse code, as well as see how the station agents lived. museeheritage.ca/heritage-sites/ grain-elevators Ph 780 459 1528

STONY PLAIN & PARKLAND PIONEER MUSEUM

5120-41 Avenue I $5 adult, $4 youth (13–17yrs), $2 kids (6–12yrs) I Dedicated to increasing the size of the collection, the displays, education opportunities and its relevance to the community. pioneermuseum.ca Ph 780 963 1234

STRATHCONA COUNTY MUSEUM

913 Ash Street, Sherwood Park I Mon–Fri 10 am–4 pm I $5 adult, $4 kids (5–17yrs) and seniors (65yrs and older) I The majority of our exhibits encompass the Village Square, modelled after a rural community in the 1900s, which is the centre of the museum. Come in and explore our exhibits to find out what a pioneer’s life was like in Strathcona County. strathconacountymuseum.ca Ph 780 467 8189

UKRAINIAN CULTURAL HERITAGE VILLAGE

50 km east of Edmonton on HWY 16 I Open May 21, daily 10 am–5 pm I $15 adult, $10 youth (7–17yrs), free (6yrs and under) I An open-air museum where costumed role-players re-create the life of early Ukrainian pioneers that settled in east Central Alberta from 1892 to 1930. Step back in time to hear real stories of hardships and triumphs in Canada’s oldest and, at one-time, the largest bloc settlement of Ukrainian pioneers. history.alberta.ca/ukrainianvillage Ph 780 662 3640

WETASKIWIN HERITAGE MUSEUM

5007-50 Avenue I Tues–Sat 10 am–5 pm I This museum celebrates local history and provides visitors with the chance to explore first-hand the lives of early Wetaskiwinites. wetaskiwinmuseum.com Ph 780 352 0227

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OUTDOORS CITY-STAFFED

GROSVENOR

101 Street & 94 Avenue

MAYLIEWAN

20 Haven Avenue

FORT SASKATCHEWAN LEDUC

50 Street & 42 Avenue

Sat–Thu 12:30 pm–8 pm & Fri 2:30 pm–8 pm.

7411-161a Avenue

CALLINGWOOD

11341-78 Avenue

107 Street & 106 Avenue

NORTH GLENORA

CASTLE DOWNS

13535-109a Avenue

SHERWOOD PARK— MILLENNIUM PLACE

CLAREVIEW

Riverbend Road & 43 Avenue

FULTON RAVINE SOUTH

9306 Cameron Avenue

MCKERNAN

11520-153 Avenue

RAMSEY SKATEPARK

3804-139 Avenue

RIVERDALE

6110-98 Avenue

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17740-69 Avenue

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OUTDOORS UNSTAFFED

KASKITAYO

METRO EDMONTON BEAUMONT

1979-111 Street

50 Street & 55 Avenue

MILL WOODS

MORINVILLE—BOB FOSTER SKATEPARK

2000 Premier Way

SPRUCE GROVE

Kings Street in Central Park

ST. ALBERT

NE corner, Sturgeon Road & Boudreau Road

STONY PLAIN

49 Avenue & Brown Street

CAMROSE

7207-28 Avenue

4516-54 Street

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PRIDE WEEK

Strathcona Park & End of Steel Park I June 8–17 I Celebrate and bring together the LGBTQ community and the entire community with welcoming and fun, activities and events. Some highlights include the Pride Parade on Whyte Avenue (108 Street to 104 Street), June 19, at 11 am. edmontonpride.ca

SUMMER FESTIVALS OPERA NUOVA

Until June 30 I Witness the talents of Canadian vocalists and pianists as they perform operatic and music theatre crafts. Main Stage productions include: June 7–10, Tartuffe at Kings University; June 12–17, Master Class at La Cité Francophone; June 13, 15–17, City Workers In Love at La Cité Francophone; June 23, 26, 28 & 30, The Arctic Flute at Festival Place; June 24, 27, 29 & 30, Into the Woods at Festival Place. operanuova.ca

NEXTFEST

Until June 10 I $10 all shows, $40 festival pass I This sprawling arts festival takes place at over 20 venues that feature dance, visual art, music, theatre and much more. nextfest.org Ph 780 453 2440

SUSTAINIVAL

Servus Corporate Festival, 151 Karl Clarke Road I June 7–10 I $32.50 I Exhilarating games, attractions and rides powered by renewable energy! This unique carnival provides an experiential public-education

IMPROVAGANZA

Citadel Theatre, 9828-101a Avenue I June 13–23 I This 18th annual event features comedy acts from around the world, plus theatre sport matches, specialty shows and much more. rapidfiretheatre.com Ph 780 448 0695

SUMMER SOLSTICE MUSIC FESTIVAL

Most performances at Convocation Hall, U of A Campus I June 12–22 I $135 festival pass, $35 individual tickets I Enjoy performances by St. Lawrence String Quartet and more. edmontonchambermusic.org

BEAUMONT BLUES & ROOTS FESTIVAL

Four Seasons Park, Beaumont I

June 15–17 I $139 transferable weekend pass, $60 per day I Some of the artists include: June 15, Serena Ryder and Hanna Georges; June 16, Sam Roberts Band, Joe Nolan and the Dogs, and Mad Bomber Society; June 17, Cousin Harley & Paula Perro. bbrf.ca

ARTWALK FESTIVAL

THE WORKS ART & DESIGN FESTIVAL

EDMONTON STREET PERFORMERS FESTIVAL

Alberta Legislature Grounds, 1080097 Avenue I June 21–July 3 I Free I Artists and audiences from around the world gather to view and appreciate visual art, design and entertainment. Enjoy daily music on the stage in Churchill Square. theworks.ab.ca Ph 780 426 2122

EDMONTON INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL

June 22–July 1 I The wonders of jazz are on display at a variety of venues including Downtown Edmonton and Whyte Avenue.

Feature artists include: June 25, Snarky Puppy at the Winspear Centre; June 27, Spanish Harlem Orchestra at Triffo theatre; June 29, Moon Hoocj at Starlite Room. edmontonjazz.com Ph 780 990 0222

FREEWILL SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL

Heritage Amphitheatre, Hawrelak Park, 9330 Groat Road I June 19–July 15 I Performances: Tues–Sat 8 pm, Sat–Sun 2 pm I $30 per performance, free kids (10yrs and under) I Comedy of Errors (odd days & matinees), Hamlet (even days), and no shows on Mondays. freewillshakespeare.com

FEATS FESTIVAL OF DANCE

Multiple venues I June 27– July 7 I This festival presents and celebrates superb Canadian talent with a special focus on the Alberta dance community. abdancealliance.ab.ca

SAND ON WHYTE

Whyte Avenue & Gateway Boulevard I June 29–July 8, 10 am–10 pm I Watch carvers at work, marvel at their completed art and see all the wondrous creations of sculptured sand. sandonwhyte.ca

HISTORIC EDMONTON & DOORS

Open Edmonton I July 2–8 I Experience a celebration of the history of many cultures, sites and traditions of the Edmonton area. Visitors can enjoy celebrating community milestones and exploring museums, archives and historic sites. Participate in bus or walking tours of gardens, natural areas, cemeteries and neighbourhoods. Events are held throughout. historicedmonton.ca 780 439 2797

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ArtWalk I Whyte Avenue I July 6–8, 10 am–5 pm I Over 450 visual artists will bring their art supplies and artwork out into the streets. Together, they create an outdoor studio and gallery spanning several blocks. art-walk.ca

McIntyre Park, 8331-104 Street I July 10–15 I Free, but pass-thehat for donations I A free-flowing festival featuring dozens of performers, magicians, jugglers, mimes and many more. edmontonstreetfest.com Ph 780 425 5162

TASTE OF EDMONTON

Alberta Legislature Grounds, 10800-97 Avenue I July 19–28, 11 am–11 pm I Dozens of restaurants serve bite-size samples of their favourite delicacies. There’s also music and beverages to cater to both adults and kids alike. tasteofedm.ca

K-DAYS

Northlands Park, 73 Street & 116 Avenue I July 20–29, opens daily at noon I A full midway of fun and thrilling games, nightly concerts, casino games and tons to do inside Edmonton Expo Centre.

This year’s performers: South Stage—July 20, Bully Talent; July 21, Marianas Trench; July 22, The Beach Boys; July 23, Ice Cube; July 24, Walk off the Earth; July 25, Cheap Trick; July 26, Village People; July 27, Rural Alberta Advantage; July 28, Lil Jon; July 29, Kongos with special guests Elijah Wood x Jamie Fine. South Stage afternoon programming daily. Check website for times.

Toopy and Binoo, Magician Sheldon Casavant, Shopkins and more. South Stage Evening performers (8:30 pm); July 20, 54-40; July 21, The Odds; July 22, Atomic Improv Show; July 23, Brent Butt; July 24, Alberta Music Showcase ; July 25; Destoyer (Kiss cover band); July 26, Doc Walker; July 27, Headpins; July 27, After hours disco party 11 pm; July 28, Prism; July 28, After hours disco party 11 pm; July 29, Atomic Improv Show; July 20–22, Hall D K-Days Rodeo, Hall C K Days Pow Wow. k-days.com Ph 780 421 7210

INTERSTELLAR RODEO

Heritage Amphitheatre, Hawrelak Park, 9330 Groat Road I July 20–22 I $259 Weekend transferable pass, $115 daily pass. An eclectic mix of the best of music. Line up: Friday, Rueben and the Dark, A Tribe called Red, and Fiest; Saturday, The Fairfield Four, Margaret Glaspy, Lisa LeBlanc, The Mavericks and July Talk; Sunday, Faouzia, La Dame Blance, Time Baker, Rose Cousins, Jason Plumb, Alejandro Escovedo, The Dead South and Courtney Barnett. interstellarrodeo.com

BIG VALLEY JAMBOREE

Camrose Regional Exhibition Grounds I August 2–5 I $240 three-day general admission.

The country music festival upon which all others are judged.

Amazing music and fun things to see and do including aerial acrobatics, freestyle motocross, Sunday gospel show and much more. Headliners include: August 3, Thomas Rhett, Paul Brandt and Billy Ray Cyrus; August 4, Alabama, Dallas Smith and Jess Moskaluke; August 5, Florida Georgia Line, Brett Eldredge and George Canyon. bigvalleyjamboree.com/bvj Ph 780 672 0224

BLUEBERRY BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL

Heritage Park, 5100-41 Avenue, Stony Plain I August 3–5 I $120 advance weekend passes, $160 after July 13 I Featuring music by Ricky Skaggs, Travelin’ McCourys, Po’ Rambin’ Boys, Slocan Ramblers, Nomad Jones and much more. blueberrybluegrass.com Ph 888 915 4973

HERITAGE FESTIVAL

Hawrelak Park, 9330 Groat Road I August 4–6, Sat noon–9 pm, Sun 10 am–9 pm, Mon 10am– 8 pm I Free attendance, $1 per food ticket, buy more and get a deal I Over 100 cultures are represented in over 70 pavilions,

all celebrating their art, crafts, food, history and desire to share them all with Edmontonians. heritagefest.ca Ph 780 488 3378

EDMONTON FOLK MUSIC FESTIVAL

Gallagher Park, 94 Street & 92 Avenue I August 9–12 I The EFF offers a wonderful sampling of all forms of folk music, including world music, bluegrass and Celtic. Enjoy the festival, food, beverages and company while sitting on the hill overlooking the river and the downtown. edmontonfolkfest.org Ph 780 429 1899

CARIWEST CARIBBEAN ARTS FESTIVAL

Downtown Edmonton I August 10–12 I Glitzy parade costumes, dancing in the street to island rhythms and exotic cuisine transform Downtown Edmonton into a lively Caribbean outpost.

Includes a parade on August 11. cariwest.ca Ph 780 421 7800

EDMONTON ROCK FESTIVAL

Heritage Amphitheatre, Hawrelak Park, 9330 Groat Road I August 17–18, Fri 5:15 pm; Sat noon I $135 advance weekend passes, $150 weekend passes at the door, $70 advance day passes (Fri), $80 (Sat), $85 day passes at the door (Fri), $95 (Sat) I

Performers include: August 17, Don Felder, Saga or 69 Ave; August 18, Los Lobos, Glass Tiger, Honeymoon Suite, Helix and others. edrocks.ca

EDMONTON INTERNATIONAL FRINGE FESTIVAL

Old Strathcona and dozens of other venues throughout the city I August 16–26 I One of the largest and longest-running theatre festivals in North America. Enjoy free outdoor shows including buskers, food vendors, beer tents and much more. fringetheatreadventures.ca Ph 780 448 9000

EDMONTON DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL

Louise McKinney Park I August 17–19 I Watch or participate. Cheer on your fellow Edmontonians as they participate in the centuries-old tradition of dragon boat racing. Enjoy fun, family entertainment, food and cultural activities in the beautiful Edmonton River Valley. edmontondragonboatfestival.ca

EDMONTON BLUES FESTIVAL

Heritage Amphitheatre, Hawrelak Park, 9330 Groat Road I August 24–26, Fri 5 pm, Sat 2 pm, Sun 2 pm I From $129 weekend passes, $55 nightly advance passes (Fri), $60 (Sat & Sun),

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more at the gate I This year’s performers include: August 24, Anthony Geraci, Brent Parkin’s Red Hots, Nikki Hill, and headliner Booker T presents A Stax review and Journey through Soul, Blues and R&B; August 25, Tim Williams with Kevin Belzner, Cecile Doo-Kingue, Paul DesLauriers Band, Pianorama with Anthony Geraci, David Vest and Graham Guest on piano, MonkeyJunk and headliner Samantha Fish; August 27, David Vest, Rusty Reed Band, Marcia Ball, Chubby Checker and the Bayou Swamp Band, Rick Estrin and the Nightcats and headliner Sugaray Rayford Big Band. bluesinternationalltd.com

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SYMPHONY UNDER THE SKY

Heritage Amphitheatre, Hawrelak Park, 9330 Groat Road I August 30–September 2 I $135 adults reserved seating, $80 adults reserved single event, $25 adults grass and day of, $25 kids reserved (12yrs and under), free on grass (12yrs and under) I Performances include: August 30, Jim Witter’s Time in a Bottle; August 31, Most popular composers, including Beethoven; September 1, Hollywood Hits including music from The Little Mermaid, The Last Jedi and Titanic; September 2, Favourite Melodies including the explosions in the 1812 Overture. edmontonsymphony.com

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16607-50 Street x 780 442 5314 2702-17 Street x 780 442 7472 601 Mill Woods Town Centre, 2331-66 Street x 780 496 1818

3410-118 Avenue x 780 496 7839

460 Riverbend Square, Rabbit Hill Road & Terwillegar Drive x 780 944 5311

11555-95 Street x 780 496 7099 8331-104 Street x 780 496 1828 818 Webber Greens Drive West x 780 496 8342 145 Whitemud Crossing Shopping Centre, 4211-106 Street x 780 496 1822

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LIVE THOROUGHBRED RACING

LIVE THOROUGHBRED RACING

ROCK & ROLL HEAVEN

ROCK & ROLL HEAVEN

The Comic Strip I #1646 Bourbon Street, WEM I 7:30 & 9.45pm I $25.95. thecomicstrip.ca 780 483 5999

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Wed, August 1 QUALICO PATIO SERIES M

Sherwood Park Festival Place I 100 Festival Way I 7 pm–10 pm I Art on the patio and live music. festivalplace.ab.ca

ROCK & ROLL HEAVEN

Jubilations Dinner Theatre, Phase 1, WEM I 6:15 pm I $74.95 adults I So many musical greats have passed on, and if there is a Heaven up there, they must have one hell of a band. edmonton.jubilations.ca 780 484 2424

Thur, August 2 ARTWALK M

Downtown St. Albert I 6 pm–9 pm I Explore downtown St. Albert while visiting eight venues, each with unique exhibits. Why not stop at a funky restaurant for dinner or coffee while you are there? artwalkstalbert.com

CHANGING THE LANDSCAPE M

St. Albert I Art Gallery of St. Albert I 19 Perron Street I 6 pm–9 pm I Opening reception. artgalleryofstalbert.ca

DATE NIGHT: IMPROV NIGHT M

Devon I Devonian Botanic Gardens, 5 km north of Devon on HWY 60 I 6 pm I $13.50 adults, $5 youth, $3 kids I Audienceinspired improv games with the University of Alberta Improv Group. Show starts at 7pm. devonian.ualberta.ca

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Northlands Park I 7300-116 Avenue I 6:30 pm Post I Enjoy live racing from the grandstands. northlandspark.ca 780 471 8174

Commonwealth Stadium I 11000 Stadium Road I 8 pm I $32–$87. ticketmaster.ca esks.com

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Jubilations Dinner Theatre, Phase 1, WEM I 6:15 pm I $84.95 adults I So many musical greats have passed on, and if there is a Heaven up there, they must have one hell of a band. edmonton.jubilations.ca 780 484 2424

STEVE MARTIN AND MARTIN SHORT: AN EVENING YOU’LL NEVER FORGET

The Comic Strip I 1646 Bourbon Street, WEM I 7 pm & 9.30 pm I $25.95. thecomicstrip.ca 780 483 5999

Northlands Park I 7300-116 Avenue I 1 pm I Enjoy live racing from the grandstands. northlandspark.ca 780 471 8174

Jubilations Dinner Theatre, Phase 1, WEM I 6:15 pm I $84.95 adults I So many musical greats have passed on, and if there is a Heaven up there, they must have one hell of a band. edmonton.jubilations.ca 780 484 2424

THE UNCREDIBLES: A MUSICAL SPOOF

LEONARD OUZTS

The Comic Strip I #1646 Bourbon Street, WEM I 7 PM I $17.50. thecomicstrip.ca 780 483 5999

ROCK & ROLL HEAVEN

Jubilations Dinner Theatre, Phase 1, WEM I 5 pm I $74.95 adults I So many musical greats have passed on, and if there is a Heaven up there, they must have one hell of a band. edmonton.jubilations.ca 780 484 2424

Mon, August 6 2018 SLO-PITCH CHAMPIONSHIP M

Leduc I Leduc Recreation Centre I 4330 Black Gold Drive I A Great event of some of Canada’s best Slo-pitch players. slo-pitch.com

The Comic Strip I #1646 Bourbon Street, WEM I 7:30 pm I $17.50. thecomicstrip.ca 780 483 5999

Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium I 11455-87 Avenue I 7 pm I $199 plus ticketmaster fees. jubileeauditorium.com

Jubilations Dinner Theatre, Phase 1, WEM I 11 am I $39.95 adults, $35.95 kids. edmonton.jubilations.ca 780 484 2424

ROCK & ROLL HEAVEN

Sat, August 4

Sun, August 5

The Comic Strip I #1646 Bourbon Street, WEM I 7:30 pm I $5 I Featuring a comedy battle and the audience picks the topic. thecomicstrip.ca 780 483 5999

BIG VALLEY JAMBOREE M

BIG VALLEY JAMBOREE

FAIRY BERRY FESTIVAL M

LEONARD OUZTS

Jubilations Dinner Theatre, Phase 1, WEM I 6:15 pm I $74.95 adults I So many musical greats have passed on, and if there is a Heaven up there, they must have one hell of a band. edmonton.jubilations.ca 780 484 2424

THE SOUND OF MUSIC

Cinema Series Capitol Theatre I Fort Edmonton Park, Fox Drive & Whitemud Drive I $12 I A tuneful, heartwarming story based on the real life story of the Von Trapp Family singers, one of the world’s best-known concert groups in the era immediately preceding World War II. fortedmontonpark.ca 780 442 5311

Fri, August 3 BLUEBERRY BLUE GRASS FESTIVAL M Stony Plain Heritage Park I 5100-41 Avenue I $160 weekend pass I Featuring music by Ricky Skaggs, Travelin’ McCourys, Po’ Rambin’ Boys, Slocan Ramblers, Nomad Jones and much more. blueberrybluegrass.com

BIG VALLEY JAMBOREE

Camrose Regional Exhibition Grounds I $240 three-day general admission I The country music festival upon which all others are judged. Amazing music and fun things to see and do including aerial acrobatics, freestyle motocross. Today’s headliners include: August 3, Thomas Rhett, Paul Brandt and Billy Ray Cyrus. bigvalleyjamboree.com/bvj Ph 780 672 0224

Camrose Regional Exhibition Grounds I $240 three-day general admission I The country music festival upon which all others are judged. Amazing music and fun things to see and do including aerial acrobatics, freestyle motocross. Today’s headliners include: Alabama, Dallas Smith and Jess Moskaluke. bigvalleyjamboree.com/bvj Ph 780 672 0224

Camrose Regional Exhibition Grounds I $240 three-day general admission I The country music festival upon which all others are judged. Amazing music and fun things to see and do including aerial acrobatics, freestyle motocross. Today’s headliners include: Florida Georgia Line, Brett Eldredge and George Canyon. bigvalleyjamboree.com/bvj Ph 780 672 0224

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BLUEBERRY BLUE GRASS FESTIVAL M

Stony Plain I Heritage Park I 5100-41 Avenue I $160 weekend pass I Featuring music by Ricky Skaggs, Travelin’ McCourys, Po’ Rambin’ Boys, Slocan Ramblers, Nomad Jones and much more. blueberrybluegrass.com

Stony Plain I Heritage Park I 5100-41 Avenue I $160 weekend pass I Featuring music by Ricky Skaggs, Travelin’ McCourys, Po’ Rambin’ Boys, Slocan Ramblers, Nomad Jones and much more. blueberrybluegrass.com

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FAIRY BERRY FESTIVAL M

Bon Accord I Prairie Gardens I 56311 Lily Lake Road I 10 am–6 pm I $15.75 adults I Sprinkle a bit of magic and whimsy into this corn maze adventure to the farm.

Fairies, pirates, fairy-strawberries, shortcake, folk music and the Great Maze opens this weekend. prairiegardens.org

Bon Accord I Prairie Gardens I 56311 Lily Lake Road I 10 am–6 pm I $15.75 adults I Sprinkle a bit of magic and whimsy into this corn maze adventure to the farm.

Fairies, pirates, fairy-strawberries, shortcake, folk music and the Great Maze opens this weekend. prairiegardens.org

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HERITAGE FESTIVAL

Hawrelak Park I 9330 Groat Road I August 4–6, Sat noon–9 pm, Sun 10 am–9 pm, Mon 10am– 7 pm I Free attendance, $1 per food ticket, buy more and get a deal I Over 90 cultures are represented in over 70 pavilions each celebrating their art, crafts, food, history and hoping to share them all with Edmontonians. heritagefest.ca Ph 780 488 3378

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Hawrelak Park I 9330 Groat Road I August 4–6, Sat noon–9 pm, Sun 10 am–9 pm, Mon 10am– 7 pm I Free attendance, $1 per food ticket, buy more and get a deal I Over 90 cultures are represented in over 70 pavilions each celebrating their art, crafts, food, history and hoping to share them all with Edmontonians. heritagefest.ca Ph 780 488 3378

BATTLE TO THE FUNNY BONE

Bon Accord I Prairie Gardens I 56311 Lily Lake Road I 10 am–6 pm I $15.75 adults I Sprinkle a bit of magic and whimsy into this corn maze adventure to the farm.

Fairies, pirates, fairy-strawberries, shortcake, folk music and the Great Maze opens this weekend. prairiegardens.org

HERITAGE FESTIVAL

Hawrelak Park I 9330 Groat Road I August 4–6, Sat noon–9 pm, Sun 10 am–9 pm, Mon 10am– 7 pm I Free attendance, $1 per food ticket, buy more and get a deal I Over 90 cultures are represented in over 70 pavilions each celebrating their art, crafts, food, history and hoping to share them all with Edmontonians. heritagefest.ca Ph 780 488 3378

HLINKA CUP

Rogers Place I 10220-104 Avenue I 3 pm, Sweden vs Slovakia; 7 pm, Canada vs Switzerland. ticketmaster.ca

LIVE THOROUGHBRED RACING Northlands Park I 7300-116 Avenue I 1 pm I Enjoy live racing from the grandstands. northlandspark.ca 780 471 8174

Tues, August 7 HLINKA CUP

Rogers Place I 10220-104 Avenue I 3 pm, Switzerland vs Sweden; 7 pm, Canada vs Slovakia. ticketmaster.ca

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Edmonton Sports Dome I 10104-32 Avenue I 6 pm I $10 I This co-ed scrimmage is open to all fully benchmarked adult skaters. Sorry, no juniors. There is a $10 drop-in fee. Please bring both a black shirt and a red shirt with your name and number on it. ocrd.ca

The Comic Strip I #1646 Bourbon Street, WEM I 7:30 pm I $17.50. thecomicstrip.ca 780 483 5999

Wed, August 8

Jubilations Dinner Theatre, Phase 1, WEM I 6:15 pm I $74.95 adults I So many musical greats have passed on, and if there is a Heaven up there, they must have one hell of a band. edmonton.jubilations.ca 780 484 2424

HLINKA CUP

ROCK’N AUGUST M

St. Albert I Today’s events include: 7 am–9 am, Pancake Breakfast courtesy St. Albert Inn and Suites; 6 pm–10 pm, Show n’ Shine at Century Casino, 24 Boudreau Road. rocknaugust.com

Rogers Place I 10220-104 Avenue I 3 pm, Slovakia vs Switzerland; 7 pm, Canada vs Sweden. ticketmaster.ca

QUALICO PATIO SERIES M

Sherwood Park I Festival Place I 100 Festival Way I 7 pm–10 pm I Art on the patio and live music. festivalplace.ab.ca

RICKY VELEZ

The Comic Strip I #1646 Bourbon Street, WEM I 7:30 pm I $17.50. thecomicstrip.ca 780 483 5999

ROCK & ROLL HEAVEN

Jubilations Dinner Theatre, Phase 1, WEM I 6:15 pm I $74.95 adults I So many musical greats have passed on, and if there is a Heaven up there, they must have one hell of a band. edmonton.jubilations.ca 780 484 2424

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St. Albert I Today’s events include: 7am–9 am, Pancake Breakfast courtesy Memories Funeral Home, 13403 St. Albert Trail; 7 am–8 pm, Poker Run, 23 Rowland Crescent; 6 pm–9 pm; Road-eo at A&W South St. Albert. rocknaugust.com

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Devon I Devonian Botanic Gardens, 5 km north of Devon on HWY 60 I 6 pm I $13.50 adults, $5 youth, $3 kids I Learn how to dance the rumba in a fun and supportive atmosphere led by members of the U of A Dance Club.

No experience required! Before the lessons begin, enjoy a meal or snack at the Patio Café.

Advance registration recommended to ensure a spot for this popular activity. Admission until 8:30 pm. Garden open until dusk. devonian.ualberta.ca

EDMONTON FOLK MUSIC FESTIVAL

Gallagher Park I 9505-96 Avenue NW. edmontonfolkfest.org 780 429 1899

HAIRSPRAY

Cinema Series Capitol Theatre I Fort Edmonton Park, Fox Drive & Whitemud Drive I $12 I In 1960s Baltimore, dance-loving teen Tracy Turnblad auditions for a spot on “The Corny Collins Show” and wins. She becomes an overnight celebrity, a trendsetter in dance, fun and fashion. Perhaps her new status as a teen sensation is enough to topple Corny’s reigning dance queen and bring racial integration to the show. summercity.ca

RICKY VELEZ

ROCK & ROLL HEAVEN

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St. Albert I Today’s events include: 7 am–9 am, Pancake Breakfast courtesy Ricky’s St. Albert, 140 St. Albert Road; 11 am–1:30 pm, BBQ at St. Albert Honda; 6 pm–9 pm, Mini-Show n’ Shine at Fountain Tire, 234 St. Albert Road. rocknaugust.com

Fri, August 10 ANIMETHON 25

MacEwan University, City Centre Campus I Shaw Conference Centre, 9797 Jasper Avenue I $45–$125 I Animethon boasts multiple tracks of programming over the event’s three days including card and console gaming, concerts, contests, industry guests, vendors, many panels and, of course, anime video screenings. eventbrite.ca

CARIWEST

Sir Winston Churchill Square I Caribbean Arts Festival. cariwest.ca

EDMONTON FOLK MUSIC FESTIVAL Gallagher Park I 9505-96 Avenue NW. edmontonfolkfest.org 780 429 1899

HLINKA CUP

Rogers Place I 10220-104 Avenue I 3pm, Semi-final Game 1; 7 pm, Semi-final Game 2.

Downtown Community Arena I 10220-104 Avenue I Noon, 4A vs 4B; 3 pm, 3A vs 3B. ticketmaster.ca

LIVE THOROUGHBRED RACING

Northlands Park I 7300-116 Avenue I 6:30 pm Post I Enjoy live racing from the grandstands. northlandspark.ca 780 471 8174

NAZARETH M

Enoch I River Cree Resort I 300 East Lapotac Boulevard I Doors open at 7 pm, show 9 pm I $42 at ticketmaster.ca I Without a doubt, the biggest Rock Band to emerge from Scotland. rivercreeresort.com

PERSEIDS PYJAMA PARTY M

Devon I Devonian Botanic Gardens, 5 km north of Devon on HWY 60 I 8 pm I $13.50 adults, $5 youth, $3 kids I Bring your blanket or lawn chair, wear your cozy pyjamas and look up, way up, during one of the busiest times in the night sky. Stargazing with the Royal Astronomical Society, fun-in-the-dark family games, bedtime stories and more. devonian.ualberta.ca

RICKY VELEZ

The Comic Strip I #1646 Bourbon Street, WEM I 7:30 & 9:45 pm I $25.95. thecomicstrip.ca 780 483 5999

ROCK & ROLL HEAVEN

Jubilations Dinner Theatre, Phase 1, WEM I 6:15 pm I $84.95 adults I So many musical greats have passed on, and if there is a Heaven up there, they must have one hell of a band. edmonton.jubilations.ca 780 484 2424

HLINKA CUP

Rogers Place I 10220-104 Avenue I 3pm, Bronze Medal Game; 7 pm, Gold Medal Game. ticketmaster.ca

Sat, August 11 ANIMETHON 25

MacEwan University, City Centre Campus I Shaw Conference Centre, 9797 Jasper Avenue I $45–$125 I Animethon boasts multiple tracks of programming over the event’s three days including card and console gaming, concerts, contests, industry guests, vendors, many panels and, of course, anime video screenings. eventbrite.ca

St. Albert I Today’s events include: 10 am–3 pm, Show ‘n Shine, Lion’s Park, Sir Winston Churchill Avenue; 11 am–4 pm, Rock’n August Show & Shine Beer Garden, St. Albert Legion; 8 pm, Dance at the St. Albert Legion, 8 pm. rocknaugust.com

THE UNCREDIBLES: A MUSICAL SPOOF

Jubilations Dinner Theatre, Phase 1, WEM I 11 am I $39.95 adults, $35.95 kids. edmonton.jubilations.ca 780 484 2424

Sun, August 12 ANIMAL MYTHBUSTERS

Presents:

Edmonton Valley Zoo I 13315 Buena Vista Road I Will touching a toad give you warts? Do vampire bats really exist? Do porcupines shoot their quills? Uncover the truth at the Edmonton Valley Zoo! Put on your detective’s cap and come armed with your questions. Enjoy game shows, hands-on science experiments, a myth-busting

LIVE THOROUGHBRED RACING Northlands Park I 7300-116 Avenue I 1 pm I Enjoy live racing from the grandstands. northlandspark.ca 780 471 8174

RICKY VELEZ

The Comic Strip I #1646 Bourbon Street, WEM I 7 & 9:30 pm I $25.95 thecomicstrip.ca

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GREAT CAUSE!

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St. Albert I Today’s events include: 8 pm–11 pm, Rock’n August Street Dance, St. Anne Street. rocknaugust.com

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features a different variety of outdoor activities, like cycling, hiking and paddling to get you geared up for an amazing weekend. epcorriverfest.ca

A UNIQUE FUNDRAISER TO SUPPORT

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ROCK & ROLL HEAVEN

Jubilations Dinner Theatre, Phase 1, WEM I 6:15 pm I $84.95 adults I So many musical greats have passed on, and if there is a Heaven up there, they must have one hell of a band. edmonton.jubilations.ca 780 484 2424

SENIORS IN CARE

scavenger hunt, and animal crafts! valleyzoo.ca

ANIMETHON 25

MacEwan University, City Centre Campus I Shaw Conference Centre, 9797 Jasper Avenue I $45–$125 I Animethon boasts multiple tracks of programming over the event’s three days including card and console gaming,

EDMONTON FOLK MUSIC FESTIVAL Gallagher Park I 9505-96 Avenue NW. edmontonfolkfest.org 780 429 1899

EPCOR RIVERFEST

Multiple locations I Each day features a different variety of outdoor activities, like cycling, hiking and paddling to get you geared up for an amazing weekend. epcorriverfest.ca

MISSION HILL DAY M

St. Albert I Father Lacombe Chapel Mission Hill I 2 St. Vital Avenue I Noon –4 pm I Join us in celebrating Mission Hill Day! Explore Father Lacombe Chapel, enjoy an historic photo display, crafts and demonstrations, and a glass of lemonade. fatherlacombechapel.ca

RICKY VELEZ

The Comic Strip I #1646 Bourbon Street, WEM I 7 pm I $17.50. thecomicstrip.ca 780 483 5999

ROCK & ROLL HEAVEN

Jubilations Dinner Theatre, Phase 1, WEM I 5 pm I $74.95 adults I So many musical greats have passed on, and if there is a heaven up there, they must have one hell of a band. edmonton.jubilations.ca 780 484 2424

Mon, August 13

COLOR ME RAD

Gallagher Park I 9505-96 Avenue NW. edmontonfolkfest.org 780 429 1899

Sir Winston Churchill Square I Caribbean Arts Festival. cariwest.ca

Spruce Grove I Columbus Park I 116 Main Street I Vendor booths, fresh produce, food trucks and live entertainment.

Sir Winston Churchill Square I Caribbean Arts Festival. cariwest.ca

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CARIWEST

SPRUCE GROVE PUBLIC MARKET M

CARIWEST

Location TBA I $25 I After 5 km of colour bombardment, we guarantee your outlook will be brighter, your boyfriend will be more affectionate, your girlfriend will be less needy, your vegetables will taste like bacon, the hair on your head will grow back and the hair on your back will fall out, and your grey outlook will turn green like a spring morning. colormerad.com

concerts, contests, industry guests, vendors, many panels and, of course, anime video screenings. eventbrite.ca

BATTLE TO THE FUNNY BONE

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22ND | 5:30PM

The Comic Strip I #1646 Bourbon Street, WEM I 7:30 pm I $7 I Featuring a comedy battle and the audience picks the topic. thecomicstrip.ca 780 483 5999

Wed, August 15

DETAILS & TICKET INFO AT:

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LIVE THOROUGHBRED RACING

Northlands Park I 7300-116 Avenue I 6:30 pm Post I Enjoy live racing from the grandstands. northlandspark.ca 780 471 8174

QUALICO PATIO SERIES M

Sherwood Park I Festival Place I 100 Festival Way I 7 pm–10 pm I Art on the patio and live music. festivalplace.ab.ca

EPCOR RIVERFEST

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ROCK & ROLL HEAVEN

Jubilations Dinner Theatre, Phase 1, WEM I 6:15 pm I $74.95 adults I So many musical greats have passed on, and if there is a Heaven up there, they must have one hell of a band. edmonton.jubilations.ca 780 484 2424

Thur, August 16 CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG

Cinema Series Capitol Theatre I Fort Edmonton Park I Fox Drive & Whitemud Drive I $12 I A down-on-his-luck inventor turns a broken-down Grand Prix car into a fancy vehicle for his children, and then they go off on a magical fantasy adventure to save their grandfather in a far-off land. fortedmontonpark.ca 780 442 5311

DATE NIGHT: CRAFT BEER & GARDEN GAMES M

Devon I Devonian Botanic Gardens, 5 km north of Devon on HWY 60 I 6 pm I $13.50 adults, $5 youth, $3 kids I Because beer and lawn games rule summer.

Gather your date or your gang and head to the Garden for an evening of relaxed outdoor fun. devonian.ualberta.ca

EDMONTON INTERNATIONAL FRINGE FESTIVAL

Old Strathcona, dozens of venues throughout the city I Amazing theatric shows running throughout the day. Free outdoor shows including buskers, food vendors, beer tents and much more. fringetheatreadventures.ca 780 448 9000

JUKEBOX HERO: THE MUSICAL BASED ON FOREIGNERS’ HITS

Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium I 11455-87 Avenue I 7:30 pm I $69 plus ticketmaster fees. jubileeauditorium.com

LITTLE RIVER BAND M

Enoch I River Cree Resort I 300 East Lapotac Boulevard I Doors open at 7 pm, show 9 pm I $42 at ticketmaster.ca I Reminiscing, Cool Change, Lonesome Loser, The Night Owls, Take It Easy On Me, Help Is on Its Way, Happy Anniversary, We Two, Man On Your Mind, The Other Guy, and It’s A Long Way There. rivercreeresort.com

ROCK & ROLL HEAVEN

Jubilations Dinner Theatre, Phase 1, WEM I 6:15 pm I $74.95 adults I So many musical greats have passed on, and if there is a Heaven up there, they must have one hell of a band. edmonton.jubilations.ca 780 484 2424

RYAN DAVIS

The Comic Strip, 1646 I Bourbon Street, WEM I 7:30 pm I $20. thecomicstrip.ca 780 483 5999

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TEMPLE OF ASCENSION

The Starlite Room I 10030102 Street I 6 pm I $100 For festival pass I The first volume of Edmonton’s new Black/Death Metal Fest will bring an onslaught of the most devastating and punishing bands from all over the underground up to Alberta for a three-day ritual of transcendent violence. Line-up includes: Rites of Thy Degringolade, PRIMITIVE MAN, Imprecation and many more. starliteroom.ca

Fri, August 17 EDMONTON ROCK FESTIVAL Heritage Amphitheatre I Hawrelak Park I 9330 Groat Road I Show starts 5:15 pm I $70 advance tickets, $85 at the door I Today’s performers include: Don Felder, Saga or 69 Ave. edrocks.ca

EDMONTON DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL

Louise McKinney Park I Cheer on fellow Edmontonians as they participate in the centuries’ old tradition of dragon boat racing.

Enjoy fun, family entertainment, and food and cultural activities in the beautiful Edmonton River Valley. edmontondragonboatfestival.ca

EDMONTON INTERNATIONAL FRINGE FESTIVAL

Old Strathcona, dozens of venues throughout the city I Amazing theatrical shows running throughout the day. Free outdoor shows including buskers, food vendors, beer tents and much more. fringetheatreadventures.ca 780 448 9000

JUKEBOX HERO: THE MUSICAL BASED ON FOREIGNERS’ HITS

Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium I 11455-87 Avenue I 7:30 pm I $69 plus ticketmaster fees. jubileeauditorium.com

LIVE THOROUGHBRED RACING

Northlands Park I 7300-116 Avenue I 6:30 pm Post I Enjoy live racing from the grandstands. northlandspark.ca 780 471 8174

MIDLAND M

Enoch I River Cree Resort I 300 East Lapotac Boulevard I Doors open at 7 pm, show 9 pm I $52 at ticketmaster.ca I Midland is the embodiment of Seventies California country, all-smooth Eagles harmonies and heart-onyour-sleeve lyrics. rivercreeresort.com

MOVIE UNDER THE STARS M

Fort Saskatchewan I Legacy Point I 100 Avenue & 101 Street I 9:15 pm I Arrive early and pick a spot whether you bring a lawn chair or blanket, and enjoy the movie. fortsask.ca

ROCK & ROLL HEAVEN

Jubilations Dinner Theatre, Phase 1, WEM I 6:15 pm I $84.95 adults I So many musical greats have passed on, and if there is a Heaven up there, they must have one hell of a band. edmonton.jubilations.ca 780 484 2424

EDMONTON ESKIMOS VS. MONTREAL ALOUTTES

Commonwealth Stadium I 11000 Stadium Road I 7 pm I $32–$87. ticketmaster.ca esks.com

EDMONTON INTERNATIONAL FRINGE FESTIVAL

Old Strathcona, dozens of venues throughout the city I Amazing theatric shows running throughout the day. Free outdoor shows including buskers, food vendors, beer tents and much more.

fringetheatreadventures.ca 780 448 9000

EDMONTON MARATHON

Shaw Conference Centre I 9797 Jasper Avenue I Challenge yourself with the run or come down to spectate and have fun. edmontonmarathon.ca

JUKEBOX HERO: THE MUSICAL BASED ON FOREIGNERS’ HITS Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium I 11455-87 Avenue I 7:30 pm I $69 plus ticketmaster fees. jubileeauditorium.com

RYAN DAVIS

The Comic Strip I #1646 Bourbon Street, WEM I 7:30 pm & 9:45 pm I $25.95. thecomicstrip.ca 780 483 5999

STONY PLAIN COWBOY FESTIVAL M

Stony Plain Heritage Park I 5100-41 Avenue. stonyplaincowboypoetry.com

TEMPLE OF ASCENSION

The Starlite Room I 10030102 Street I 6 pm I $100 For festival pass I The first volume of Edmonton’s new Black/Death Metal Fest will bring an onslaught of the most devastating and punishing bands from all over the underground up to Alberta for a three-day ritual of transcendent violence. Line-up includes: Rites of Thy Degringolade, PRIMITIVE MAN, Imprecation and many more. starliteroom.ca

Sat, August 18 EDMONTON ROCK FESTIVAL Heritage Amphitheatre I Hawrelak Park I 9330 Groat Road I Show starts 5:15 pm I $80 advance tickets, $95 at the door I Today’s performers include: Los Lobos, Glass Tiger, Honeymoon Suite, Helix and others. edrocks.ca

ALBERTA FARM DAYS M

Explore farms in Greater Edmonton and throughout Alberta as they open their doors to you and your family. albertafarmdays.ca

EDMONTON AIR SHOW M

St. Albert I Villeneuve Airport, 15 km west of St. Albert on HWY 633 I Gates open 10 am I $25 adults, free with an adult (5yrs and under) I 11:30 am & 3:30 pm, Freestyle FMX Performances; 2 pm–4 pm, Aerobatics Show. edmontonairshow.com

EDMONTON DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL

Louise McKinney Park I Cheer on fellow Edmontonians as they participate in the centuries old tradition of dragon boat racing.

Enjoy fun, family entertainment, food and cultural activities in the beautiful Edmonton River Valley. edmontondragonboatfestival.ca

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LIVE THOROUGHBRED RACING Northlands Park I 7300-116 Avenue I 1 pm I Enjoy live racing from the grandstands. northlandspark.ca 780 471 8174

ROCK & ROLL HEAVEN

Jubilations Dinner Theatre, Phase 1, WEM I 6:15 pm I $84.95 adults I So many musical greats have passed on, and if there is a Heaven up there, they must have one hell of a band. edmonton.jubilations.ca 780 484 2424

RYAN DAVIS

The Comic Strip I #1646 Bourbon Street, WEM I 7 pm & 9:30 pm I $25.95. thecomicstrip.ca 780 483 5999

STONY PLAIN COWBOY FESTIVAL M

Stony Plain I Heritage Park I 5100-41 Avenue. stonyplaincowboypoetry.com

TEMPLE OF ASCENSION

The Starlite Room I 10030102 Street I 6 pm I $100 For festival pass I The first volume of Edmonton’s new Black/Death Metal Fest will bring an onslaught of the most devastating and punishing bands from all over the underground up to Alberta for a three-day ritual of transcendent violence. Line-up includes: Rites of Thy Degringolade, PRIMITIVE MAN, Imprecation and many more. starliteroom.ca

Sun, August 19 ALBERTA FARM DAYS M

Explore farms in Greater Edmonton and throughout Alberta as they open their doors to you and your family. albertafarmdays.ca

EDMONTON AIR SHOW M

St. Albert I Villeneuve Airport, 15 km west of St. Albert on HWY 633 I Gates open 10 am I $25 adults, free with an adult (5yrs and under) I 11:30 am & 3:30 pm, Freestyle FMX Performances; 2 pm–4 pm, Aerobatics Show. edmontonairshow.com

EDMONTON DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL

Louise McKinney Park I Cheer on fellow Edmontonians as they participate in the centuries old tradition of dragon boat racing.

Enjoy fun, family entertainment, food and cultural activities in the beautiful Edmonton River Valley. edmontondragonboatfestival.ca

EDMONTON INTERNATIONAL FRINGE FESTIVAL

Old Strathcona, dozens of venues throughout the city I Amazing theatric shows running throughout the day. Free outdoor shows including buskers, food vendors, beer tents and much more.

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EDMONTON MARATHON

Shaw Conference Centre I 9797 Jasper Avenue I Challenge yourself with the run or come down to spectate and have fun. edmontonmarathon.ca

JUKEBOX HERO: THE MUSICAL BASED ON FOREIGNERS’ HITS Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium I 11455-87 Avenue I 7:30 pm I $69 plus ticketmaster fees. jubileeauditorium.com

ROCK & ROLL HEAVEN

Jubilations Dinner Theatre, Phase 1, WEM I 5 pm I $74.95 adults I So many musical greats have passed on, and if there is a Heaven up there, they must have one hell of a band. edmonton.jubilations.ca 780 484 2424

RYAN DAVIS

The Comic Strip I #1646 Bourbon Street, WEM I 7 pm I $20. thecomicstrip.ca 780 483 5999

STONY PLAIN COWBOY FESTIVAL M

Stony Plain Heritage Park I 5100-41 Avenue. stonyplaincowboypoetry.com

ALBERTA CENTRAL RAILWAY DAY

Alberta Railway Museum I 24215-34 Street I 10 am; $10; There’ll be a pancake breakfast, model train exhibits, train rides and the grand opening of the Grain Elevator I Teddy Bears get a free ticket, kid’s train fares will be donated to charity. albertarailwaymuseum.com

EDMONTON INTERNATIONAL FRINGE FESTIVAL

Old Strathcona, dozens of venues throughout the city I Amazing theatric shows running throughout the day. Free outdoor shows including buskers, food vendors, beer tents and much more. fringetheatreadventures.ca 780 448 9000

Wed, August 22 EDMONTON INTERNATIONAL FRINGE FESTIVAL

Old Strathcona, dozens of venues throughout the city I Amazing theatric shows running throughout the day. Free outdoor shows including buskers, food vendors, beer tents and much more. fringetheatreadventures.ca 780 448 9000

FEAST ON THE FIELD

Commonwealth Stadium I 11000 Stadium Road NW I 5:30 pm—9:30 pm I $175–$195 I This all-inclusive long table event features an Albertainspired feast right on the field at Commonwealth Stadium!

Celebrate Edmonton’s thriving food scene with these awardwinning local chefs. feastonthefield.weebly.com

QUALICO PATIO SERIES M

Sherwood Park Festival Place I 100 Festival Way I 7 pm–10 pm I Art on the patio and live music. festivalplace.ab.ca

Thur, August 23 A PARANORMAL EVENING WITH ALICE COOPER

Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium I 11455-87 Avenue I 8 pm I $45 plus ticketmaster fees. jubileeauditorium.com

BEN ROY

The Comic Strip I #1646 Bourbon Street, WEM I 7:30 pm I $17.50. thecomicstrip.ca 780 483 5999

DATE NIGHT: BON FESTIVAL M Devon I Devonian Botanic Gardens, 5 km north of Devon on HWY 60 I 6 pm I $13.50 adults, $5 youth, $3 kids I Light up the pond in the Kurimoto Japanese Garden with candles and celebrate your loved ones in a peaceful Japanese tradition. devonian.ualberta.ca

EDMONTON INTERNATIONAL FRINGE FESTIVAL

Old Strathcona, dozens of venues throughout the city I Amazing theatric shows running throughout the day. Free outdoor shows including buskers, food vendors, beer tents and much more. fringetheatreadventures.ca 780 448 9000

Fri, August 24 BEN ROY

The Comic Strip I #1646 Bourbon Street, WEM I 7:30 pm & 9:45 pm I $25.95. thecomicstrip.ca 780 483 5999

EDMONTON BLUES FESTIVAL

Heritage Amphitheatre Hawrelak Park I 9330 Groat Road I $55 nightly advance passes, more at the gate I 5:30pm I Performers: Anthony Geraci, Brent Parkin’s Red Hots, Nikki Hill, and headliner Booker T presents A Stax Review and Journey through Soul, Blues and R&B. bluesinternationalltd.com

EDMONTON INTERNATIONAL FRINGE FESTIVAL

Old Strathcona, dozens of venues throughout the city I Amazing theatric shows running throughout the day. Free outdoor shows including buskers, food vendors, beer tents and much more. fringetheatreadventures.ca 780 448 9000

POWERGLOVE

The Starlite Room I 10030-102 Street I 8 pm I $15 I With Illyrian and Guests. starliteroom.ca

STAR WARZ 2: THE FARCE STRIKES BACK

thecomicstrip.ca 780 483 5999

EDMONTON BLUES FESTIVAL

Heritage Amphitheatre Hawrelak Park I 9330 Groat Road I 5:30 pm I $60 Saturday pass, more at the gate I Performers are Tim Williams with Kevin Belzner, Cecile Doo-Kingue, Paul DesLauriers Band, Pianorama with Anthony Geraci, David Vest and Graham Guest on piano, MonkeyJunk and headliner Samantha Fish. bluesinternationalltd.com

EDMONTON INTERNATIONAL FRINGE FESTIVAL

Old Strathcona, dozens of venues throughout the city I Amazing theatric shows running throughout the day. Free outdoor shows including buskers, food vendors, beer tents and much more. fringetheatreadventures.ca 780 448 9000

EDMONTON WALK FOR MUSCULAR DYSTOPHY

Jubilations Dinner Theatre, Phase 1, WEM I 6:15 pm I $84.95 adults I Set to the best galactic tunes in the universe. edmonton.jubilations.ca 780 484 2424

Gold Bar Park I 10955-50 Street I Amazing day of family entertainment planned including: a beautiful 1km walk around Gold Bar Park, free BBQ, the Edmonton Fire Fighters and their fire truck, prizes, outdoor games, face painting, and much more!

Sat, August 25

LAS PISTOLAS VS. SLICE GIRLS (ROLLER DERBY)

BEN ROY

The Comic Strip I #1646 Bourbon Street, WEM I 7 pm & 9:30 pm I $25.95.

Edmonton Sports Dome I 10104-32 Avenue I 6 pm I $10. e-villerollerderby.com

Mon, August 20 BATTLE TO THE FUNNY BONE

The Comic Strip I #1646 Bourbon Street, WEM I 7:30 pm I $7 I Featuring a comedy battle and the audience picks the topic. thecomicstrip.ca 780 483 5999

EDMONTON INTERNATIONAL FRINGE FESTIVAL

Old Strathcona, dozens of venues throughout the city I Amazing theatric shows running throughout the day. Free outdoor shows including buskers, food vendors, beer tents and much more. fringetheatreadventures.ca 780 448 9000

Tues, August 21 BEN HARPER & CHARLIE MUSSELWHITE

Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium I 11455-87 Avenue I 7:30 pm I $35 plus ticketmaster fees. jubileeauditorium.com

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88TH CANADIAN DERBY

Northlands Park I 7300-116 Avenue I Noon I It’s the biggest event in Western Canadian racing—a thrilling afternoon where the past and present collide. A day of glamour and action, filled with history and tradition. northlandspark.ca 780 471 8174

STAR WARZ 2: THE FARCE STRIKES BACK

Jubilations Dinner Theatre, Phase 1, WEM I 6:15 pm I $84.95 adults I Set to the best galactic tunes in the universe. edmonton.jubilations.ca 780 484 2424

Sun, August 26 BEN ROY

The Comic Strip I #1646 Bourbon Street, WEM I 7 pm I $17.50. thecomicstrip.ca 780 483 5999

EDMONTON BLUES FESTIVAL

Heritage Amphitheatre Hawrelak Park I 9330 Groat Road I 5:30 pm I $60 nightly advance passes, more at the gate I Performers are David Vest, Rusty Reed Band, Marcia Ball, Chubby Checker and the Bayou Swamp Band, Rick Estrin and the Nightcats and headliner Sugaray Rayford Big Band. bluesinternationalltd.com

EDMONTON INTERNATIONAL FRINGE FESTIVAL

Old Strathcona, dozens of venues throughout the city I Amazing theatric shows running throughout the day. Free outdoor shows including buskers, food vendors, beer tents and much more. fringetheatreadventures.ca 780 448 9000

RED PANDA-MONIUM

Edmonton Valley Zoo I 13315 Buena Vista Road I It’s Red Panda-monium at the Edmonton Valley Zoo! Come learn all about these cute animals and the challenges they face in the wild.

Enjoy Red Panda crafts and games, find out what the zoo is doing to help Red Pandas, and get your face painted like one! valleyzoo.ca

SPRUCE GROVE PUBLIC MARKET M

Spruce Grove Columbus Park I 116 Main Street I Vendor booths, fresh produce, and food trucks and live entertainment.

STAR WARZ 2: THE FARCE STRIKES BACK

Jubilations Dinner Theatre, Phase 1, WEM I 5 pm I $74.95 adults I Set to the best galactic tunes in the universe edmonton.jubilations.ca 780 484 2424

WHAT THE TRUCK

Remax Field I 10233-96 Avenue NW I 11 am–4 pm I Loads of food in the middle of a baseball park! whatthetruck.ca

Mon, August 27 BATTLE TO THE FUNNY BONE

The Comic Strip I #1646 Bourbon Street, WEM I 7:30 pm I $7 I Featuring a comedy battle and the audience picks the topic. thecomicstrip.ca 780 483 5999

Tues, August 28 A LESSON IN BRIO

Varscona Theatre I 10329-83 Avenue I 7:30 pm. teatroq.com

Wed, August 29 A LESSON IN BRIO

Varscona Theatre I 10329-83 Avenue I 7:30 pm. teatroq.com

FILM NIGHT

Art Gallery of Alberta I Sir Winston Churchill Square I 7 pm–9 pm I Maudie. youraga.ca

NEMR

The Comic Strip I #1646 Bourbon Street, WEM I 7:30 pm I $17.50. thecomicstrip.ca 780 483 5999

QUALICO PATIO SERIES M

Sherwood Park I Festival Place I 100 Festival Way I 7 pm–10 pm I Art on the patio and live music. festivalplace.ab.ca

STAR WARZ 2: THE FARCE STRIKES BACK

Jubilations Dinner Theatre, Phase 1, WEM I 6:15 pm I $74.95 adults I Set to the best galactic tunes in the universe edmonton.jubilations.ca 780 484 2424

Thur, August 30

Jubilations Dinner Theatre, Phase 1, WEM I 6:15 pm I $74.95 adults I Set to the best galactic tunes in the universe. edmonton.jubilations.ca 780 484 2424

WEST SIDE STORY

Cinema Series Capitol Theatre Fort Edmonton Park I Fox Drive & Whitemud Drive I $12 I Two youngsters from rival New York City gangs fall in love, but tensions between their respective friends build toward tragedy. fortedmontonpark.ca 780 442 5311

Fri, August 31 A LESSON IN BRIO

A LESSON IN BRIO

Varscona Theatre I 10329-83 Avenue I 7:30 pm. teatroq.com

Varscona Theatre I 10329-83 Avenue I 7:30 pm. teatroq.com

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DATE NIGHT: MOVIE NIGHT M

Devon I Devonian Botanic Gardens, 5 km north of Devon on HWY 60 I 6 pm I $13.50 adults, $5 youth, $3 kids I Movie starts at dusk, around 9 pm. A perfect way to send out summer. Bring your blanket and settle under the stars for an outdoor big-screen, feel-good experience, featuring Back to the Future. devonian.ualberta.ca

NEMR

STAR WARZ 2: THE FARCE STRIKES BACK

The Comic Strip I #1646 Bourbon Street, WEM I 7:30 pm I $17.50. thecomicstrip.ca 780 483 5999

The Comic Strip I #1646 Bourbon Street, WEM I 7:30 pm & 9:45pm I $25.95. thecomicstrip.ca 780 483 5999

STAR WARZ 2: THE FARCE STRIKES BACK

Jubilations Dinner Theatre, Phase 1, WEM I 6:15 pm I $84.95 adults I Set to the best galactic tunes in the universe. edmonton.jubilations.ca 780 484 2424

SYMPHONY UNDER THE SKY

Heritage Amphitheatre Hawrelak Park I 9330 Groat Road I 7 pm I Advance: $80 adults, $25 kids I Jim Witter’s Time in a Bottle, and most popular composers including Beethoven. edmontonsymphony.com

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Varscona Theatre I 10329-83 Avenue I 7:30 pm.

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The Comic Strip, 1646 I Bourbon Street, WEM I 7 & 9:30 pm I $25.95 thecomicstrip.ca 780 483 5999

STAR WARZ 2: THE FARCE STRIKES BACK

Jubilations Dinner Theatre, Phase 1, WEM I 6:15 pm I $74.95

Heritage Amphitheatre, Hawrelak Park I 9330 Groat Road I 7 pm I Advance: $80 adults, $25 kids I Hollywood Hits including music from The Little Mermaid, The Last Jedi and Titanic. edmontonsymphony.com

Sun, September 2 BEAVER HILLS DARK SKY PRESERVE ANNUAL STAR PARTY M Elk Island National Park I HWY 16 E 48 km east of Edmonton Centre I 2 pm till late I Leave behind the city lights and visit Elk Island National Park for an evening of night splendour. Stop by in the afternoon for solar viewing and family friendly activities. As the night sky falls gather around a campfire and search for stars or the Northern Lights. Without the glow of city lights around you’ll see more than you knew existed!

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FORT MCMURRAY FORT MCMURRAY GIANTS BASEBALL TEAM

Shell Place Baseball Stadium I June–July, multiple dates I $15 adults, $12 kids. macdonaldisland.ca/ event/2017/6/2/fort-mcmurraygiants-baseball

DARK SKY FESTIVAL

NORTH OF EDMONTON ATHABASCA MAGNIFICENT RIVER RATS FESTIVAL

Athabasca River Front I June 30–July 1 I Fri, free for everyone; Sat, $25 adults, $15 students (12–17yrs), free kids (11yrs and under) with an adult I Fun for the whole family with a parade, food fair, market place and music. riverratsfestival.com

DUNVEGAN CANADA DAY

HWY 2 south of Fairview I July 1, noon–4 pm I Celebrate

a significant piece of Canada’s heritage by exploring Dunvegan’s fully restored historic buildings.

Also play games, learn a craft, enjoy family entertainment and a piece of cake. history.alberta.ca/dunvegan Ph 780 835 7150

ANNUAL FRESH AIR MARKET

Date TBA, 11 am–5 pm I Experience the time honoured tradition of trading and gathering at the historic Dunvegan’s Fresh Air Market. Get to know local artisans and the products they create. history.alberta.ca/dunvegan Ph 780 835 7150

August 23–26 I Celebrate the return of the dark skies at the world’s largest Dark Sky Preserve: Wood Buffalo National Park.

Science and interactive activities for families and kids. tawbas.ca

LAC LA BICHE CANADA DAY

Lac La Biche I July 1 I All sorts of fun, including fireworks. laclabichecounty.com

LAC LA BICHE 55TH ANNUAL POW-WOW DAYS

Lac La Biche Agricultural Society I Lac La Biche Agricom I July 13–15 I Rodeo, arts and crafts, petting zoo, children’s festival and music. laclabicheregion.com

LAKELAND COUNTRY FAIR

Lac La Biche Agricultural Society I Lac La Biche Agricom I August 3–4 I Rodeo, arts and crafts,

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APRIL WINE

River Cree Resort I 300 East Lapotac Boulevard I Enoch Doors open at 7 pm, show 8 pm I $42 at ticketmaster.ca I an iconic power ballad that made them the very first Canadian band on MTV. rivercreeresort.com

NEMR

The Comic Strip, 1646 I Bourbon Street, WEM I 7 pm I $17.50. thecomicstrip.ca 780 483 5999

Featuring a comedy battle and the audience picks the topic. thecomicstrip.ca 780 483 5999

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Fort Saskatchewan I Legacy Park I 100 Avenue & 101 Street I 10 am I 0ur warm and fuzzy flock will lead a parade of sheep fans and followers from Legacy Park through downtown and ending up at the Fort Heritage Precinct. fortsask.ca

STAR WARZ 2: THE FARCE STRIKES BACK

Jubilations Dinner Theatre, Phase 1, WEM I 6:15 pm I $74.95 adults I Set to the best galactic tunes in the universe. edmonton.jubilations.ca 780 484 2424

SYMPHONY UNDER THE SKY

Heritage Amphitheatre, Hawrelak Park I 9330 Groat Road I 7 pm I Advance: $80 adults, $25 kids I Favourite Melodies including the explosions in the 1812 Overture. edmontonsymphony.com

Mon, September 3 BATTLE TO THE FUNNY BONE

The Comic Strip, 1646 I Bourbon Street, WEM I 7:30 pm I $5 I

petting zoo, children’s festival and music. laclabicheregion.com

LEGAL FÊTE AU VILLAGE

Legal I July 27–29 I All sorts of fun, including fireworks, soapbox derby, petting zoo and parade. legal.ca

SLAVE LAKE RIVERBOAT DAZE

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$180, free kids (12yrs and under) I Over two dozen bands playing and so much more. lslncca.ca

ASTRAL HARVEST

Driftpile (Lesser Slave Lake) I July 13–16 I $269 gate passes (includes camping) I Music, art, hooping for kids, yoga and potluck for families. A full festival experience. Music from Frase, Moon Tricks, Scohon and many more. astralharvest.com

July 4–6 I Includes a parade, midway, petting zoo, duck derby, show ‘n’ shine, fireworks and tons more fun with entertaining activities!

Ph 780 849 5493

HAWG FLATTS ANNUAL RALLY

WESTLOCK

Boyle Ag Grounds I July 20–22 I Rodeo, community garage sale, beer gardens, children’s events and concerts. Saturday night features Julian Austin.

Ph 780 689 6568

WESTLOCK & DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL FAIR

Mountie Park & Agricultural Grounds, 9603-100 Street I August 17–19 I Barbeque, chariot races, demo derby, draft-horse pull, midway, psychic fair and so much more. westlockag.ca

OTHER ALBERTA EVENTS NORTH COUNTRY FAIR

Driftpile (Lesser Slave Lake) I June 22–24 I Weekend passes

Hawg Flatts I June 29–30 I $120 weekend passes. hawgflatts.com

BOYLE RODEO

DISCOVERY DAYS

Redwater I August 17–19 I Family fun activities at Redwater’s annual summer event. redwater.ca

PLAMONDON MUD BOG

Plamondon I July 6–8 I A children’s festival, mud bogs, beer tent, plus watch trucks, cars, motorbikes, people and so much more. What’s more fun than that?

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LAMONT PICNIC IN THE PARK

June 14 I Come meet the community and enjoy a free hot dog. Can’t get any better than that. lamont.ca

COMMUNITY FAIR & PEROGY FESTIVAL

June 24 I Enjoy a parade, tractor pull, birdhouse building, duelling pianos, a perogy supper and fireworks. lamont.ca

SUMMER SIZZLER RODEO

BONNYVILLE

COLD LAKE

Conrad Schinkinger Memorial Grounds I July 13–15 I There won’t be a demolition derby this year, but there’ll still be the Combine Crunch, Bench Show and Saturday Rodeo. lamontagsociety.ca

CANADA DAY

COLD LAKE RODEO

BABAS & BORSHCH

EAST OF EDMONTON Bonnyville I July 1 I Parade, games, fireworks and more.

BONNYVILLE PRO RODEO

Bonnyville Rodeo Grounds I July 27–29 I Rodeo fun, family activities and tons of other stuff to do.

EXTREME MUDFEST

Bonnyville Rodeo Grounds I August 23–26 I Muddy fun all weekend long. extrememudfest.com

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Cold Lake Ag Grounds I June 8–10 I All sorts of bulls, horses and other rodeo fun. coldlakeag.com Ph 780 594 0667

AIR SHOW

4th Wing Cold Lake Airbase I July 21–22 I Gate $30 adults, $20 youth (7–17yrs), free kids (6yrs and under) I Witness some amazing airshows featuring the Snowbirds, SkyHawks, CF 18 Demo Team and many more. coldlakeairshow.com

Lamont Recreation Centre, 4844-49 Street I August 25–26 I Borshch cook-off, dancers, music, food, tours, kids’ activities and workshops. babasandborshch.ca

LLOYDMINSTER ARTS WITHOUT BORDERS

Various venues I June 18–24 I This festival enhances the cultural experience of

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Lloydminster. The festival features visual, performing and literary arts. artswithoutborders.ca Ph 780 808 3244

CANADA DAY CELEBRATION

Bud Miller All Seasons Park I July 1, 1 pm I Fun for the whole family with sports, music, painting and fireworks. lloydminster.ca/canadaday

COLONIAL DAYS EXHIBITION

Lloydminster Exhibition Grounds I July 11–14 I $15 adults, $12 students, free kids (12yrs and under) I Concerts, midway, demolition derby, chuckwagon racing and more. lloydexh.com

DENHAM’S RAM TOUGH CPCA FINALS

Lloydminster Exhibition Grounds I August 15–19 I Chuckwagon racing, horse performances, concerts, kids’ days, pancake breakfasts and more. lloydexh.com

SMOKY LAKE SMOKY LAKE STAMPEDE

Smoky Lake Rodeo Grounds I Aug 4–5 I Food, fun, rodeo, midway and so much more. facebook.com/ SmokyLakeStampede

THE GREAT ALBERTA POTATO DERBY

Victoria Settlement, 10 km south of Smoky Lake on Secondary HWY 855 and 6 km east on the historic Victoria Trail I August 19 I $5 adults, $2 youth (7–17yrs), free kids (6yrs and under) I Wholesome, high-fibre family fun.

Join us for a full afternoon of zany potato fun for all ages. This is a celebration of the potato’s key role in the survival of this community in its early days. Derby events start at 12:30 pm. Enjoy a free baked potato, win prizes and race your “spudcar” on Alberta’s first potato racing track. victoriasettlement.org

ST. PAUL CENTERFIELD MUSIC FESTIVALS

Jaycee Ballpark I June 15–16 I $92.50 I Two days, 10 bands, including Gord Bamford, Corb Lund, Madeline Merlo and the James Parker Band. centrefieldmusicfestival.com

CANADA DAY CELEBRATION

June 30–July 1 I Fun for the whole family with sports, music, painting and fireworks. town.stpaul.ab.ca

VEGREVILLE FATHERS’ DAY

Vegreville Exhibition Ground, 4737-45 Avenue I June 17 I $10 adults, $5 kids (5–15yrs), free (4yrs and under) when accompanied by adult I A show ‘n’ shine with displays of model trains, snowmobiles, lawnmower races and a demolition derby. vegag.ca/page/fathers-day

45TH UKRAINIAN PYSANKA FESTIVAL

Vegreville Exhibition Grounds I July 6–8 I Free admission I Music, arts and crafts, cultural exhibitions and nightly dances. pysankafestival.com

VEGREVILLE COUNTY FAIR

August 9–11 I Parade, midway, chariot races, tractor pulls, music and fireworks. vegag.ca

VERMILION TASTE OF VERMILION

Provincial Park Soccer Fields I June 29, 5 pm–10 pm I Experience local talents in the culinary arts. thegoodlifeinstitute.ca

VERMILION FAIR

Vermilion Fair Grounds I July 26–28 I Events include a parade, trade show, animal judging, pony chuckwagon and chariot races, entertainment and agricultural/ horticultural displays. vermilionag.ca

VIKING CLOVERLODGE STAMPEDE (RODEO)

June 23–24 I Enjoy a stampede and fireworks.

Ph 780 336 2138

VIKINGS IN THE STREET

Downtown Viking I June 15–16 I Parade, bed races, chilli cook-off, show ‘n’ shine, roller derby and more. vikingsinthestreetsfestival.com

WAINWRIGHT 63RD ANNUAL WAINWRIGHT STAMPEDE June 21–24 I Weekend passes available $150 (all rodeo and chuckwagon performances) I Enjoy chuckwagon races and a ton of rodeo events. wainwrightstampede.ca

TASTE OF WAINWRIGHT

July 19 I Taste local and ethnic foods prepared by local restaurants and citizens. tasteofwainwright.com

COME BY THE HILLS MUSIC FESTIVAL

Mistahiya Retreat Centre I August 17–18 I $80 weekend pass I A beautiful festival in a wonderful setting. Listen to eclectic music from the hill—a natural concert setting. Featuring Daniel Gervais and others. comebythehills.ca

OTHER AREAS BATTLE RIVER TRAIN EXCURSIONS

Step on the gas, drive back in time and enjoy a spectacular display of vintage cars, tractors and motorcycles at the Ukrainian Village. New this year, Vintage Day will also feature the Friends Ukrainian Music Fest! Experience a live concert blending traditional and contemporary UkrainianCanadian music. ukrainianvillage.ca

Vilna I August 17–19 I Come and enjoy the parade, games, activities for all ages and a fireworks show. vilnaagsociety.com

UKRAINIAN DAY

Ukrainian Cultural Village I August 19 I $15 adults, $10 (youth) I Witness history come alive as Alberta’s Ukrainian community celebrates its pioneer roots, as well as all things Ukrainian in the province today.

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CANADA DAY

Crescent Point Place, Provost I July 1, 11 am–11 pm I Enjoy the Farmers’ Market at the Agriplex, plus the new addition this year is the opportunity to dance to the Dirt Rich Band at Crescent Point Place. Don’t forget the fireworks at 11 pm. provost.ca

GRAND NORTH AMERICAN OLD TIME FIDDLE CHAMPIONSHIP Radway Agricultural Society 510851 Street, Radway I July 20–22 wildrosefiddlers.org/Contest/ index.html Ph 780 906 6862

HARDISTY 70TH RODEO

July 20–22 I The weekend features a pancake breakfast, parade, street fair, games, races, beer gardens and dancing that revolves around a two-day amateur rodeo, and pony chuckwagon and chariot races. hardisty.ca/Hardisty-Rodeo-Assoc

Forestburg I Theme-based day excursions on the Battle River Railway. Featuring unique themes tailored to fun and memorable experiences. Featuring: June 24, Historic Heisler Hotel; July 1, Canada Day; August 18, The Great Battle River Trail Robbery. friendsofbrr.com

POLKA FEST & PIONEER DAYS

VINTAGE DAY & FRIENDS UKRAINIAN MUSIC FESTIVAL

Geleta Park, Two Hills I August 12–13 I Featuring a horse show, parade and many other activities. twohillsagsociety.com

Ukrainian Cultural Village I June 24 I $15 adults, $10 (youth) I

VILNA BOOMTOWN DAYS

5108-51 Street, Radway I July 27–29 I A mix of a slo-pitch tournament, pancake breakfast, polka fest, steak supper and dancing.

Ph 780 736 3766

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GRANDE PRAIRIE 32TH ANNUAL GRANDE PRAIRIE HIGHLAND GAMES

June 9, 9 am I $15 family I The best of the Highlands, food, dancing, culture and much more. gphighlandgames.com

CANADA DAY KICK-OFF

Muskoseepi Park I June 30– July 1, 1 pm–6pm I A variety of entertainment and activities, a parade in downtown Grande Prairie on July 1, and fireworks (weather and wind permitting) at midnight over the reservoir.

WEST OF EDMONTON EDSON CANADA DAY

Centennial Park I July 1 townofedson.ca

GRANDE CACHE CANADA DAY

July 1 I Parade, food, games, family activities, music and more. grandecache.ca

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CANADIAN DEATH RACE

August 3–5 I The 125 km course begins and ends on a 4,200 ft plateau, passes over 3 mountain summits and includes over 17,000 ft of elevation change.

Oh, did we mention a major river crossing at the spectacular Hell’s Gate Canyon at the confluence of the Smoky and Sulphur rivers?

Not for the faint of heart. Only for those committed to such a race. canadiandeathrace.com

EAST COAST GARDEN PARTY

South Bear Creek Ball Diamonds I July 21–22, gates open Fri 5 pm, Sat 3 pm. eastcoastgardenparty.com Ph 780 533 3360

2018 ALBERTA SUMMER GAMES

Muskoseepi Park I July 19–22 I Come and watch some of Alberta’s best athletes compete in your favourite summer sports.

Plus other fun to be had. albertasport.ca/alberta-games/ summer-games

STREET PERFORMERS FESTIVAL

Downtown, 100 Street & 100 Avenue I July 20–22 I A world of

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jugglers, acrobats, musicians, installation artists, face painters and many other entertainers from around the world. gpstreetfest.com Ph 780 538 1909

four levels of biking from difficult to really hard. With challenge comes satisfaction. granfondo-jasper.ca Ph 855 515 0693

BEAR CREEK FOLK FESTIVAL

Jasper Informational Centre Lawn I June 20, 11 am–4 pm I Join in Jasper’s annual celebration of the rich culture and traditions of Aboriginal people. This year’s host is Simpcw First Nation People of the North Thompson River. They will energize the festival with a mini pow-wow event featuring dancers, singers, storytellers and other performers. pc.gc.ca/eng/pn-np/ab/jasper/ activ/evenement-events.aspx

Muskoseepi Park I August 17–19 I $159 early bird weekend passes I Featuring Colin James, City & Colour, Alex Cuba, Sharon and Bram and more. bearcreekfolkfest.org

HINTON FOHN FESTIVAL

Green Square I June 30 –July 1 I Celebrate the region’s historical significance, connect with neighbours, understand the cultures that make our community, increase a sense of community pride and showcase our rich diversity. fohnfest.com

WILD MOUNTAIN MUSIC FESTIVAL

Entrance Ranch I July 13–15 I $202 weekend passes (advance) wildmtnmusic.ca Ph 780 865 7549

JASPER GRAN FONDO

June 9 I Bike in the Rockies for charity. Challenge yourself on

NATIONAL ABORIGINAL DAY

CANADA DAY

Downtown & Centennial Park I July 1 I From pancakes in the morning to fireworks at night, plus a parade and numerous activities in between, celebrate Canada Day in one of its great national parks. jaspercanadaday.com

PARKS DAY

Jasper Informational Centre Lawn I July 15, 10 am–4 pm I A full day of family fun including games, music and demonstrations. pc.gc.ca/eng/pn-np/ab/jasper/ activ/evenement-events.aspx

JASPER HERITAGE RODEO

South of Jasper on Whistlers Road I August 8–11 I $25 adults, $11 youth (5–14yrs) I Seven professional events each night including bare-back, tie-down roping, team roping, ladies’ barrels, saddle bronco, steer wrestling and bull riding. Nightly performances start at 6 pm at Jasper Heritage Rodeo Grounds. jasperheritagerodeo.com

ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE BATTLE OF THE ROCKIES

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August 16–19 I $18 adults, free kids (5yrs and under) I Countrystyle extreme entertainment at its best. This year features four days of non-stop, action entertainment and just plain ol’ fun as we also host the WPCA World Championship. battleoftherockies.com

EAST COAST KITCHEN PARTY

ROCKY PRO RODEO

David Thompson Resort I August 17–19 I Enjoy live music and food throughout the weekend.

Featuring Cod Gone Wild, Derina Harvey Band and many more. davidthompsonresort.com Ph 888 810 2103

June 6–10 I Chuckwagon races, rodeo, midway and other family fun. rockyrodeo.com

OTHER AREAS

PEMBINA RIVER NIGHTS

WILDWOOD BRONC BUSTIN

Wildwood I June 1–3 I Featuring saddle-back riders. wildwoodbroncbustin.com Ph 780-727-2674

RANGETON FOLK FESTIVAL Rangeton Park June 8–10 Ph 780 786 4824

CANADA DAY IN ENTWISTLE

July 1 I Friday night fireworks and a Saturday parade. partnersonthepembina.com

ENTWISTLE RODEO

Entwistle Rodeo Grounds I June 30–July 1 facebook.com/EntwistleRodeo-330124915730 Ph 780 542 9070

Rangeton Park I July 13–14 I $150 two-day passes, $75 daily gate admission asmallshieldmusic.ca

CHIP LAKE MUSIC FESTIVAL Wildwood I July 13–15 Ph 780 325 2119

SASQUATCH GATHERING FESTIVAL

Rangeton Park I July 27–29 I $100 weekend passes at the gate I Featuring music by Major Funk & The Employment, Tippy Agogo, Arlo Maverick and many more. sasquatchgathering.com

PEMBINA VALLEY DAZE

Village of Evansburg I August 10-12 I On Friday, enjoy a car rally and barbeque. Saturday includes a pancake breakfast, kids’ zone, beer gardens and more.

Ph 780 727 3526

WILDWOOD AGRICULTURAL FAIR

Wildwood I August 17 I Enjoy the old-time atmosphere at the Wildwood Fair. The parade and fair run Friday. There’s something for everyone at one of the oldest fairs in Alberta.

Ph 780 786 4649

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NATIONAL ABORIGINAL DAYS

4407-47 Avenue I June 21, 10 am–3 pm I Red Thunder: Next Generation Dance Group performing three times throughout the day, plus an art show and storytelling related to Aboriginal legends. Bannock and beverages available for purchase. tourismcamrose.com Ph 780 672 3099

CANADA DAY IN CAMROSE

July 1 I Parade, breakfast and fun. tourismcamrose.com

CAMROSE CRUISERS SHOW ‘N’ SHINE

SOUTH OF EDMONTON CALGARY JUBILEE AUDITORIUM

1415-14 Avenue NW I Select shows include June 15, Trevor Noah; June 25, Collective Soul; July 17–22, Les Miserables; August 4, Steve Martin and Martin Short; August 22, Alice Cooper. jubileeauditorium.com

SLED ISLAND

Olympic Plaza plus other venues I June 20–24 I $214 full festival pass I An exciting music festival offering a variety of wonderful talent in a bunch of cool venues.

This year’s festival includes artists like Dirty Projectors, Deerhoof, Mount Eerie, Slow and many more. sledisland.com

CALGARY TOWER 50TH ANNIVERSARY PARTY

101-9 Avenue SW I June 30 I 11 am–4 pm I 60s themed block party at the base of The Tower.

Food, festivities and fun for the whole family! Admission to the observation deck will be 50% off for the day. Come (re)discover Calgary and its Tower. calgarytower.com

CALGARY STAMPEDE

Stampede Park, 1410 Olympic Way SE I July 6–15 I $18 adults, $9 youth (7–12yrs), free kids (6yrs and under) I Huge festivities of every nature such as rodeos, concerts, food festival, parade, petting zoo and midway.

Featuring Brad Paisley on July 13. calgarystampede.com Ph 800 661 1260

CALGARY FOLK MUSIC FESTIVAL

Prince’s Island Park I July 26–29 I Adult gate tickets: Thur $60; Fri $65; Sat $80; Sun $75 I Featuring A Tribe called Red, Altameda, Neko Case, Stars, Scenic Route to Alaska, and more. calgaryfolkfest.com

FIESTAVAL–LATIN FESTIVAL

Olympic Plaza I July 20–22, 11 am–11 pm I Free and familyoriented. Multi-cultural arts and entertainment festival highlighting the Latin American culture. fiestaval.ca/calgary

CALGARY BLUES FESTIVAL

Shaw Millennium Park I July 30 to August 5 I $50 / day I Performers include BB King’s Blues Band, Bill Johnson Trio, Boogie Patrol, Duffy Bishop Band and many more. calgarybluesfest.com

CHASING SUMMER FESTIVAL

Max Bell Centre Festival Grounds I August 4–5 I $169.95 weekend pass tickets I Amazing musical performances from a variety of eclectic talent including Dillon Francis, Kaskade, DJ Snake, Tiger Lily, Mija and many others. chasingsummerfestival.com

GLOBALFEST

Downtown Camrose I July 1–2 I A cruise of classic cars and drive-in movies. camrosecruisers.com

BIG VALLEY JAMBOREE

Camrose Regional Exhibition Grounds I August 2–5 I $240 three-day general admission.

The country music festival upon which all others are judged.

Amazing music and fun things to do and see including aerial acrobatics, freestyle motocross, Sunday gospel show and much more. Headliners include Thomas Rhett, Paul Brandt and Billy Ray Cyrus on August 3; Alabama, Dallas Smith and Jess Moskaluke on August 4; Florida Georgia Line, Brett Eldredge and George Canyon on August 5. bigvalleyjamboree.com/bvj Ph 780 672 0224

PRAIRIE FUN DAYS

Camrose County I August 18-19 county.camrose.ab.ca

COCHRANE DOORS OPEN COCHRANE

Elliston Park I August 16–25, 6 pm–11:30 pm I $20 or $75 weekend passes I Amazing fireworks festival and musical performers. globalfest.ca

June 8–9 I A behind-the-scenes look at town facilities, and local businesses and organizations including Studio West Foundry & Gallery, Cochrane Humane Society Training Facility and more. doorsopencochrane.ca

PRIDE CALGARY

CANADA DAY

Shaw Millennium Park and other venues I August 24–September 3. pridecalgary.ca/home

CAMROSE JAYWALKERS JAMBOREE

June 1–3 I Downtown sidewalk sales, midway and concessions. tourismcamrose.com

PRAIRIE WEST FIDDLE COMPETITION

Bailey Theatre, 5041-50 Street I June 8–9 I free I Alberta’s newest fiddle contest welcomes players from across Western Canada and beyond to showcase their skills and compete for generous prizes.

A premier event that you won’t want to miss. tourismcamrose.com

Mitford Park I July 1, gates open 3 pm I free I Interactive activities, live entertainment, roving performers, food trucks and more! At the Royal Canadian Legion (114-5 Avenue W) there’ll be pancakes, raising of the flag, a live band, cake and more! cochrane-tourism.ca

COCHRANE FAIR

Cochrane Ag Society Grounds, northwest corner of HWY 1A & HWY 22 I August 18–20 I It will feature the Excel Homes special event’s stage, children’s fun zone, equestrian events including Jackpot team roping, a midway by Wildrose Amusements, a great market place and tons of other activities. cochranefair.com

DRUMHELLER GRAN FONDO BADLANDS

June 23 I Ride the Badlands in this biking event. granfondobadlands.ca

CANADA DAY

Various locations I July 1 I Celebrate our country’s birthday in the land of the dinosaurs. traveldrumheller.com/events/ canada-day-parade

CANADIAN BADLANDS PASSION PLAY

605-17 Street SW I Weekends from July 6–22, 4 pm or 6 pm (check website for details) I $30–$71 I Witness the dramatic portrayal of the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ in a natural amphitheatre in Drumheller. canadianpassionplay.com Ph 403 823 2001

LOUD AS HELL MUSIC FESTIVAL

Near Motocross Park on HWY 9 I August 3–5 I $100 advance weekend passes I Heavy metal music festival with camping. All ages welcome. Artists include Fit for an Autopsy, Ninjaspy, West of Hell and many more. loudashell.com

INNISFAIL INNISFAIL PRO RODEO

Daines Ranch and Rodeo Grounds I June 15–17 I This three-day event will showcase the skills and talents of rodeo’s toughest competitors. Tons of fun and family activities. innisfailprorodeo.com Ph 403 227 3166

LACOMBE CANADA DAY

July 1, 8 am–10:30 pm I Enjoy a full day of fun starting with a pancake breakfast, events at the local legion, free tours of local museums, music and fireworks at Cranna Lake. lacombetourism.com

LACOMBE DAYS

Lacombe I July 26–29 I Enjoy the fun including fireworks, music festival, midway, slo-pitch tournament, parade (July 28) and Locavore (July 29). Enjoy food created and served by local chefs.

Plus, slo-pitch tourney, July 27–29. lacombedays.ca Ph 403 357 8810

Stephansson House, 7 km north on Township Road 371 and west of RR 22 I Date TBA I $5 adults, $2 youth (7–17yrs), free kids (6yrs and under) I Join us for a celebration of poetry and the magic of words! There will be music, Icelandic baking, crafts and games. A number of poets will share poems inspired by home. Come feed your soul! history.alberta.ca/stephansson/ summerevents/summerevents.aspx

HARVEST PENNY CARNIVAL

Stephansson House, 7 km north on Township Road 371 and west of RR 22 I Date TBA I $5 adults, $2 youth (7–17yrs), free kids (6yrs and under) I As summer ends, visit Stephansson House for an afternoon of fun and games for the whole family. Enjoy simple refreshments, musical entertainment and demonstrations while browsing the wares of local artisans, including a cornucopia of quilts! Kids of all ages are invited to bring their pennies (or get them from us) and participate in our old-fashioned carnival games and crafts. history.alberta.ca/stephansson/ summerevents/summerevents.aspx

OLDS SUMMER OLDSTICE

Downtown Olds I June 16, 10 am–4 pm I Artists, musicians, performers, bakers, growers, foodservice vendors, handicrafts and more. Walk through Uptowne Olds and enjoy a relaxing day in the sun.

Ph 403 556 3773

PONOKA PONOKA STAMPEDE

Ponoka Stampede Grounds I June 26–July 2 I Full passes: $273 adults, $194 kids (12yrs and under) I Daily rodeo events, midway, chuckwagon races and live music featuring The Road Hammers on June 26 and Trace Adkins on June 28. ponokastampede.com

RED DEER 5K FOAM FEST

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Heritage Ranch, 6300 Cronquist Drive I June 23, 8 am–5 pm I We make it a fun and exciting challenge for experienced and beginner runners alike. The 5K Foam Fest is not a hardcore run—it’s a FUNCORE run. Walk it, charge it, run it, fun it! A festival atmosphere offering activities for all ages.

5kfoamfest.ca Ph 888 817 6784

DOMINION DAY

HIGHLAND GAMES

Stephansson House, 7 km north on Township Road 371 and west of RR 22 I July 1, noon–5 pm I $5 adults, $2 youth (7–17yrs), free kids (6yrs and under) history.alberta.ca/stephansson/ summerevents/summerevents.aspx

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POETRY AT STEPHAN’S HOUSE

Westerner Park, 4847a-19 Street, Red Deer County I June 23, 9 am–5 pm I The Highland Games feature traditional Scottish games, pipes and dancing, sheepdog trials and a shortbread competition. reddeerhighlandgames.ca summercity.ca

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CANADA DAY

Bower Ponds Great Chief Park, 4707 Fountain Drive I July 1, 10 am–11 pm I The Red Deer Cultural Heritage Society will throw an outstanding party at Bower Ponds with a giant red and white cake to feed the crowd. There’ll be cultural performances all day long, delicious ethnic food and a colourful fireworks finale. rdchs.com

CANADA’S GOSPEL MUSIC CELEBRATION

Westerner Park, 4847a–19 Street I July 12–14, 8 am–5 pm I $20 adults, free youth (18yrs and under) I Listen to stories of how the great church hymns were made into songs. Also be joined by guest artists performing a hymn of choice. gospelmusic.ca Ph 800 410 0188

BARD ON THE BOWER

Bower Ponds Great Chief Park, 4707 Fountain Drive I July 12–29 I Come down and enjoy Romeo & Juliet, Henry V and A Midsummer Night’s Dream performed live on the outdoor stage. primestocktheatre.com

WESTERNER DAYS PARADE

Downtown Red Deer I July 18, 9:30 am–11 am I Enjoy the decorated floats and vehicles, collector’s vehicles, local celebrities, marching bands and livestock entries. westernerdays.ca Ph 403 343 7800

WESTERNER DAYS

Westerner Park, 4847a-19 Street I July 18–22 I A summer celebration with 5 days of top quality, truly authentic, action-packed entertainment. This event has everything that people are looking for in summer festivities: live entertainment, midway rides, free entertainment, pony chuckwagon races, good food and great company. westernerdays.ca 403 343 7800

CENTREFEST

Downtown Red Deer I July 28–29 I Buskers, street performers, music, food carts and so much more. centrefest.ca Ph 403 340 8696

PIONEER DAYS

Sunnybrook Farm Museum I August 18–19 I $15 per family, food charges may apply I Come down to Sunnybrook Farm and experience a pioneer breakfast, tractor pulling, a tractor parade, threshing, beef-on-a-bun (Sat), homemade pies, silent auction, children’s activities, concession, face painting and so much more. sunnybrookfarmmuseum.ca Ph 403 340 3511

ROSEBUD JOSEPH & THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT

Rosebud Theatre, Rosebud, 3.5 hours from Edmonton I June 1–September 1, Wed–Sun performances I $83.30

Events

February 16 - 18 Nordly Films & Art Festival February 20 - 22 Growing Rural Tourism Conference March 9 - 11 Camrose Home & Garden Show March 23 - 25 Battle River Canine Association Dog Show March 28 Kentucky Headhunters April 27 - 29 Camrose Spring Classic Indoor Pro Rodeo May 18 - 20 Alberta 55 plus Spring Provincial Games May 27 Camrose Flying Club/COPA Flight 137 Annual Fly-in Breakfast June 1 - 3 Jaywalkers Jamboree June 1 - 2 Under the Lights Soccer Tournament June 1 - Sept 6 - 23 Annual Art Walk June 8 - 9 Prairie West Fiddle Contest June 16 - 9 Annual Purple Martin Festival June 21 National Indigenous Day Celebrations June 22 - 23 Battle River Quilter Guild Quilt Show June 23 Arts in the Park July 1 - 2 Camrose Cruisers Car Show July 1 Canada Day Celebrations July 17 - 19 Canadian Forces Snowbirds in Camrose August 2 Camrose Kickn’ Country Parade August 2 - 5 Big Valley Jamboree August 18 - 19 Prairie Fun Days County Bus Tour September 28 - 30 Alberta Culture Days October 26 - 28 Battle River Canine Association Show November 23 Midnight Madness Downtown Camrose November 23 - 25 Camrose Festival of Trees

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includes show and buffet I This is a musical story of the coat, the dreams it inspires, and Joseph’s unexpected journey to prominence in Pharaoh’s Court. An adventure for the whole family. rosebudtheatre.com Ph 800 267 7553

CHILDREN’S DAY

SYLVAN LAKE

Edmonton Raceway, 4 km west of HWY 2A & HWY 13 Junction I July 28–29 I Mini-cup, NASCAR sanctioned race. edmontonraceway.com Ph 780 467 9276

1913 DAYS

June 15–17 I Venture over to Sylvan Lake for 1913 Days!

Come and explore as there’ll be lots of exciting things to enjoy like a parade, drive-in movies, a street festival and so much more.

Parade on June 15, 1 pm. sylvanlake.ca Ph 403 887 2141

CANADA DAY

Throughout town I July 1 I Consider yourself invited to Canada’s birthday celebration—Sylvan Lake style. While the town sponsors the nighttime fireworks show, many community organizations come together to offer other family-friendly activities. Stay tuned as we finalize plans for this year’s biggest birthday party. sylvanlake.ca Ph 403 887 2141

JAZZ AT THE LAKE

Alliance Community Church I August 18–20, 8 pm I $25–$35 I Featuring Liala Biali, TR3, The Polyjesters, DJ Sabatoge and more. jazzatthelake.com

WETASKIWIN RAWHIDE RODEO

Wetaskiwin Agricultural Grounds I June 8–10, Fri noon–9:30 pm, Sat 8 am–1 am, Sun 10 am–6 pm I $10 adult, free kids (6yrs and under) I Enjoy the vendors, concession, wild pony race, wild-cow-milking contest and beer gardens. Last year saw the miniature chuckwagon races, and the crowd was thrilled with the action as they cheered on their favourites throughout sunshine and rain. The children may dig for cash and there’s much, much more. wetaskiwinag.com/rodeo Ph 780 352 2780

CANADA DAY 2018

Alberta Central Railway Museum, RR 234 I July 1, 10 am–3 pm I Tea and pastries in the Café Car. abcentralrailway.com

Alberta Central Railway Museum, RR 234 I July 22 I Teddy Bear Picnic at 2 pm. abcentralrailway.com

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ICE CREAM FESTIVAL

Alberta Central Railway Museum, RR 234 I Aug 5, 2 pm I Free homemade ice cream. abcentralrailway.com

LOONSTOCK MUSIC FESTIVAL

Loons Golf & RV, 4502 HWY 13E I August 18 I $79 general admission I Featuring Captain Fantastic, Elton John Tribute Band. loonstock.com Ph 780 352 3300

MOTORCYCLE RIDE TO THE REYNOLDS

Reynolds-Alberta Museum, 6426-40 Avenue I August 18, Daily 10 am–5 pm I $13 adults, $9 youth (7–17yrs) I Ride your motorcycle to our event and get free admission. history.alberta.ca/reynolds/ specialevents/specialevents.aspx Ph 780 312 2065

ALBERTA CENTRAL RAILWAY DAY

Alberta Central Railway Museum, RR 234 I Fri noon–9:30 pm, Sat 8 am–1 am, Sun 10 am–6 pm. I $8 all-inclusive (2yrs and over) I August 19, 10 am–11:30 pm pancake breakfast served; 1 pm–2:30 pm beaver tails served. Model train exhibits and collectors’ show, exhibits and telegraph service, demonstrations, train rides, speeder rides, wagon rides and spike pounding demonstrations. abcentralrailway.com

HARVEST FESTIVAL

Reynolds-Alberta Museum, 6426-40 Avenue I Sept 1–2, Daily 10 am–5 pm I $13 adults, $9 youth (7–17yrs) I Bring the family and enjoy the sights, smells and sounds of the harvest. history.alberta.ca/reynolds/ specialevents/specialevents.aspx Ph 780 312 2065

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CANADA DAY

Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden, 9th Avenue & Mayor Magrath Drive S I July 1, 9 am–11 pm I Garden tours, cultural activities and fireworks. nikkayuko.com

2018 CANADIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS IN TRAMPOLINE GYMNASTICS

ADVERTISER INDEX Alberta Blue Cross 36 Alberta Aviation Museum 59 Alberta Railway Museum 59 Barbecue Country 9 Barkerville, BC 88 Calgary Tower 85 Calgary Zoo 95 Camrose Resort Casino 84 Canadian National Derby 72 Caruana Interiors and Contracting 56 Chapman’s Ice Cream 39 Charmed Floral 42 Chetwynd Tourism 10 City of Cold Lake 78 City of Edmonton Summer Camps 68 CosaFina 7 CTV Edmonton 3, 38 Dairy Queen Sherwood Park 26 DanceCo 55 D’Arcy’s Meat Market 35 Delux Burger Bar 63 Drayton Valley Tourism 80 DiscoverE 55 Edmonton Air Show 72 Edmonton Blues Festival 74 Edmonton Food Bank 62 Edmonton Musical Theatre 16, 55 Edmonton Police 25 Edmonton Prospects Baseball Team 20 Edmonton Rock Festival 73 Edmonton Zoo 68 Fatburger 33 Fat Franks 61 Feast on the Field 71 Focus on You 93 Fort Edmonton Park 59 Grande Cache 45 Grande Prairie Tourism 13 Great Western Brewing Co. 31 Greenland Garden Centre 26 Hardware Grill 31 Innisfail Golf Golf 53

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Enmax Centre I July 6–8 I $48, 3-day pass I Watch over 200 athletes tumble, bounce and fly through the air in this high-level competition. enmaxcentre.ca

REALLY SOUTH OF EDMONTON

WHOOP UP DAYS

Exhibition Park, 3401 Parkside Drive S I August 21–25 I A full rodeo filled with fun and activity, midway, rodeo, grand stands and much more. exhibitionpark.ca

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SPELLING BEE – SPRING PLAY

MEDICINE HAT MAVERICKS BASEBALL

Banff Centre for the Arts I Performers include: June 14, Serena Ryder, $47; June 16, Xavier Rudd, $45; July 6, Blue Rodeo, $55; July 29, A Tribe Called Red, $32.50; August 4, The Sheepdogs, $52.50. banffcentre.ca Ph 800 884 7574

CANADA DAY

Central Park and other locations I July 1. banff.ca/canadaday

CANMORE CANADA DAY

Centennial Park and Downtown I July 1 I A parade plus a ton of amazing activities, familyfriendly games, food and much more. canadadaycanmore.ca

CANMORE FOLK FESTIVAL CENTENNIAL PARK August 4–6 I $140 adults, $100 youth (17–25yrs), $45 kids (7–16yrs). canmorefolkfestival.com Ph 888 655 9090

CARDSTON CANADA DAY

Remington Carriage Museum, 623 Main Street I July 1, 11 am–11 pm I $13 adults, $9 youth (7–17yrs) I Come celebrate Canada’s anniversary with us. See our recent McLaughlin Carriage Display and take part in interactive displays that tell the story of McLaughlin’s rise to be Canada’s pre-eminent carriage builder and automobile maker. history.alberta.ca/remington/ default.aspx

Empress Theatre, 235-24 Street I June 1–3 & 8–10 I $20 adults, $10 youth (7–17yrs). macleodempress.com

GEOCACHING BENEATH THE CLIFF

Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump, 3 km north of Fort MacLeod on HWY 2 then west 16 km on Secondary HWY 785 I June 29, 10 am–3 pm I $15 adults, $10 youth (7–17yrs) I This event will be fun for all ages and we’ll even give away a limited edition Head-Smashed-In trackable geo-coin. New to geo-caching or just want to know more? We will host a 1-hour introduction to geo-caching at 11 am following the flash mob.

CHUCKWAGON RACES

NATIONAL ABORIGINAL DAY

June 17–24 I $139 full festival pass, plus charges. medicinehatjazzfest.com Ph 403 529 4857

Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump, 3 km north of Fort MacLeod on HWY 2 then west 16 km on Secondary HWY 785 I June 21, 10 am–4pm I $15 adults, $10 youth (7–17yrs) I Experience the sound and spectacle of drumming and dancing, interact with our performers, and listen to Blackfoot Elders tell stories about the Plains Buffalo culture. headsmashedin.org

LETHBRIDGE LETHBRIDGE BULLS

Spitz Stadium, 2425 Parkside Drive S I June–July I $11.70 reserved seats, $10 bleachers. bullsbaseball.com

LETHBRIDGE JAZZ FESTIVAL

June 8–16 I Artists include Holly Cole, Allison Au, Calgary Jazz Orchestra, Mallory Chipman and many more. lethbridgejazzblues.com

LETHBRIDGE PRIDE FESTIVAL June 15–26. lethbridgepride.ca

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Athletic Park, 1 Birch Avenue SE I June–July I Reserved seating $12 adults, $10 students (13– 17yrs), $5 (12yrs and under). themavericks.ca

Medicine Hat Exhibition Grounds I June 14–17 I Chucks have a long, colourful history and heritage. One of the first western heritage sports—the Half-Mile of Hell—features powerful equines and engaging races. It’s a show you won’t want to miss. mhstampede.com Ph 403 527 1234

MEDICINE HAT JAZZ FESTIVAL

EXHIBITION & STAMPEDE

Medicine Hat Exhibition Grounds I July 25–28 I Rodeo, concerts, midway, horse show and so much more. mhstampede.com Ph 403 527 1234

OKOTOKS OKOTOKS DAWGS

Seaman Stadium, 256 Don Seaman Way I June–July I $15 adults, free kids on berm seats (12yrs and under). dawgsbaseball.ca Ph 403 262 3294

OKOTOKS FILM FESTIVAL

Rotary Performing Arts Centre, 3 Elma Street E I June 8–10 I $50 festival pass I The Okotoks Film Festival is a 3-day international film festival including screenings, galas and workshops. Film artists from around the world will be

attending the festival and offering insights into their creative processes. The festival will include quality short films, horror, experimental and children’s programming. We will also be hosting a 48-hour challenge where local film makers are challenged to create a film in two days. okotoksfilmfestival.ca

CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL

Ethel Tucker Park, 23 Riverside Drive W I June 16, noon–3 pm I Free I The festival includes crafts, face painting, bouncy houses, food and live entertainment!

This year, Juno award-winning entertainer Norman Foote will charm us with his music and comedy. Diana David will mesmerize you with her dance moves and stage presence. okotoks.ca

6TH ANNUAL BUSKERFEST

Downtown I June 23, 10 am–3 pm I Free I Local musicians and street performers gather throughout Downtown Okotoks for a fun day of entertainment. okotoks.ca

CANADA DAY

Okotoks Recreation Centre I July 1, 11 am–3 pm I Free I Activities include cake-cutting, multi-cultural entertainment, as well as games and crafts for the kids. Enjoy free swimming activities at the recreation centre. okotoks.ca

all highlighting this tragic story.

While at the Centre, explore this amazing story through our new interactive exhibit Voices of Disaster: The Hillcrest Experience. history.alberta.ca/frankslide

CROWSNEST PASS DOORS OPEN & HERITAGE FESTIVAL

Crowsnest Pass, HWY 3 east of Pincher Creek southwest Alberta I August 2–6 I Crowsnest Pass is excited to launch its 12th annual Doors Open & Heritage Festival weekend. Our theme will be Lawmen: Rum Running in Crowsnest Pass. Throughout the weekend, the Frank Slide Interpretive Centre and the community of Crowsnest Pass will be highlighting the story of the rum-runners. Enjoy guided hikes, presentations and events highlighting Crowsnest Pass and the amazing stories of Emilio Picarello, the Red and Black Routes and the Whiskey Six just to name a few. cnpheritagefest.ca

WATERTON LAKES WILDFLOWER FESTIVAL

2.5 hours south of Calgary I June 14–19 I We invite you to step into a wildflower wonderland, a veritable bouquet of wildflowers in the wildflower capital of Canada. The spectacular setting of Waterton Lakes National Park is home to more than 1,000 vascular plant species including half of all wildflower species found in Alberta. watertonwildflowers.com

CANADA DAY

Waterton Lakes I July 1 I Celebrate Canada’s birthday in Waterton. The national anthem, flag raising and, of course, cake to mark the occasion. pc.gc.ca/eng/pn-np/ab/ waterton/index.aspx

PARKS DAY

Waterton Lakes I July 21 I Explore the best of Waterton’s behindthe-scenes secrets like you’ve never seen before. pc.gc.ca/eng/pn-np/ab/ waterton/index.aspx

SPACE AND HISTORY DAY

Waterton Lakes I July 24 I The latest wildlife, vegetation and cultural discoveries in Waterton. pc.gc.ca/eng/pn-np/ab/ waterton/index.aspx

BLACKFOOT ARTS & HERITAGE FESTIVAL

Waterton Lakes I July 23–25 I Participate in traditional and contemporary Aboriginal dancing, music, art and cuisine. pc.gc.ca/eng/pn-np/ab/ waterton/index.aspx

OTHERS VUL-CON

Cultural Recreation Centre, 504-4 Avenue S, Vulcan I July 27–29 I $25 weekend pass I All things Star Trek including meet and greets. Featuring Tucker Smallwood, Rekha Sharma & Stephanie Niznik. vulcantourism.com

STRATHMORE STAMPEDE

Strathmore Rodeo Grounds I August 3–6, 1 pm daily I $15–$30 I Experience the full joys and adventure of a community rodeo.

Look for music, kids’ activities and so much more. strathmoreag.com

PINCHER CREEK PRO RODEO Pincher Creek Agricultural Grounds I August 16–19 I $15 adults, $5 youth (6–14yrs) I Rodeo, pancake breakfast, entertainment and dinner. pinchercreekprorodeo.com

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TASTE OF OKOTOKS

Various locations I July 21, 10 am–3 pm I This pedestrianfriendly event boasts live music, great food from local restaurants, boutique shopping and a street market featuring a wide array of local artisan wares. okotoks.ca

CHILLI FEST

Downtown Okotoks I August 25, 10 am–3 pm I $5 tasting tickets I Western-themed activities take over Downtown Okotoks, including the central event of the chilli cook-off. Come down to taste the chilli creations. okotoks.ca

PINCHER CREEK, CROWSNEST PASS & AREA ANNIVERSARY OF THE HILLCREST MINE DISASTER

Frank Slide Interpretive Centre, 1.5 km off HWY 3 in Municipality of Crowsnest Pass southwest Alberta I June 17 I $13 adults, $9 youth (7–17yrs) I On June 19, 1914, 189 men were killed in what would become Canada’s Worst Underground Mine Disaster. The Frank Slide Interpretive Centre will offer special presentations, prop talks on underground mine lamps and audio-visual presentations

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SUN PEAKS RESORT

Kamloops I June 30 I Big Sugar I July 20 - 22 I Summer Patio Party I Aug 10 – 12 I Sun Peaks presents the 8th annual Retro Concert Weekend featuring live tribute bands over three days. sunpeaksresort.com

BARKERVILLE

OUT OF PROVINCE BRITISH COLUMBIA CONCORD PACIFIC VANCOUVER

Dragon Boat Festival I Concord Pacific Place, Creekside Park and False Creek I June 22–25 I Visitors will enjoy amazing food, entertainment and dragon boat racing. dragonboatbc.ca

GIBSONS LANDING

Jazz Festival I June 15–17 I Enjoy concerts, dances, workshops and more. coastjazz.com

VICTORIA INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL

June 22–July 1 I Headliners include Spanish Harlem Orchestra, Morgan James, The Jerry Douglas Band and more. jazzvictoria.ca

VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL June 22–July 1 I Featuring the music of Macy Gray, Gogo Penguin, Still Woozy and more. coastaljazz.ca

Barkerville I July 1 I Celebrate the 150th anniversary of the first “Canada Day” party in recorded history (July 1, 1868 in Barkerville) with a tug of war, funny face contest, greasy pole climb, egg toss, races and lots more. The House Hotel hosts an evening of entertainment, dancing and refreshments, followed by fireworks! www.barkerville.ca

VANCOUVER FOLK MUSIC FESTIVAL

Jericho Beach Park I July 13 – 15 I This internationally renowned folk fest is a Canadian cultural institution. Headliners include Ry Cooder, Neko Case, Iskwe and more. thefestival.bc.ca

MOTION NOTION MUSIC FESTIVAL

Beaverfoot Lodge and Festival Grounds I August 23–27 I Electronic music fills the mountains of Golden, BC. motionnotion.com

ARTSWELLS FESTIVAL OF ALL THINGS ARTS

LONG DAY’S NIGHT FESTIVAL

EDGE OF THE WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL

CRAVEN COUNTRY JAMBOREE

Wells I August 3–6 I Enjoy this is a four-day outdoor and indoor event in the arts-and-culturerich town of Wells. Designed with community in mind, festival highlights include great artists, nature trails, historical sites, artisans and friendly folk! artswells.com

Fall Fair Grounds in Naikoon Park, Haida Gwaii I August 10–12 I The Edge of the World Festival has been entertaining audiences off the rugged northern coast of BC since the 1970s. Headliners include The Jerry Cans, Snotty Nose Rez Kids, This Way North and more. edgefestival.ca

BURNABY BLUES & ROOTS FESTIVAL

Deer Lake Park I August 11 I This year marks the festival’s 18th year. Headliners include The Rural Alberta Advantage, Nikki Lane and more. burnabybluesfestival.com

SASKATCHEWAN & MANITOBA SASKTEL SASKATCHEWAN JAZZ FESTIVAL

June 22–July 1 I For 10 days every summer, Saskatoon plays host to hundreds of world-class artists and over 85,000 music fans. Headliners include The Flaming Lips, City and Colour, Tom Cochrane and many more. saskjazz.com

SASKPOWER WINDSCAPE KITE FESTIVAL

Marston Street & 11th Avenue, Swift Current I June 23–24 I The skies will once again be filled with a multitude of flying creations for the 13th annual SaskPower Windscape Kite Festival. Don’t miss the impressive cast of celebrity kite flyers as they dance their kites against the beautiful Saskatchewan sky. windscapekitefestival.ca

Swift Current I June 21–24 I Celebrate four of the longest days of the year with great music in Swift Current. Headliners The Dead South, June 21; The Harpoonist & The Axe Murderer with Runners, June 22; Five Alarm Funk with The Steadies; June 23; Terra Lightfoot, June 24. longdaysnight.ca

Qu’Appelle Valley I July 12–15 I This major country festival pops right out of the fields in Saskatchewan. This year’s jamboree features the talents of Luke Bryan, Chris Young, Dierks Bentley, Big & Rich and more. countrythunder.com

NESS CREEK MUSIC FESTIVAL July 19–22 I Venture northeast into the woods of northern Saskatchewan for mind-blowing musical performances and sunrise jams around a campfire.

Headliners include This way North, Crooked Creek, Kobo Town and more. nesscreekmusicfestival.com

SASKATOON FRINGE THEATRE & STREET FESTIVAL

Broadway Avenue I August 2–11 I This major theatre festival takes over the streets of Saskatoon for 10 days with indie theatre shows, food trucks, buskers, street vendors and more.

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REGINA FOLK FESTIVAL

Victoria Park I August 10–12 I Don’t miss this immense celebration of music and community in southern Saskatchewan. Headliners include Walk off the Earth, Neko Case, Bruce Cockburn, and many more. reginafolkfestival.com

SASKATOON FOLK FESTIVAL

August 16–18 I Dance, be entertained and tempt your taste buds at this year’s Saskatoon Folk Festival. Over 20 pavilions await you. saskatoonfolkfest.com

ROCK THE RIVER FESTIVAL

August 17–19 I Rock and roll all night in Saskatoon. Performers include Nazareth, Little River band, Trooper and more. rocktheriversaskatoon.ca

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Summer Style in the Bag With a fun selection like this, it’s easy to get carried away

By Markwell Lyon / Photography & Styling by Brenda Lakeman / Clothing provided by Who Cares? Wear / Location: Zocalo

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ou’ve got big plans this summer. Whether you’re relaxing at the beach, having drinks on a patio, or getting away for the weekend, the months ahead promise to be as eventful as they are warm. So what better time to update your look with a new bag (or two)? With something for every occasion, from big patterned totes to minimalist leather satchels to rustic canvas backpacks, we’ve rounded up some must-have bags for summer.

1. Shiraleah Chicago Anantara Tote, from Ennoja Clothing for Women, $70. 2. Majesty Industries Flat Pouch, from Majesty and Friends, $35, with Garuglieri Clutch, from Winners, $29.99. 3. Seymour Backpack in Honey, from Copper Cherry, $330. 4. Rebecca Minkoff Leo Clutch, from Who Cares? Wear, $215. 5. Rebecca Minkoff Sherry Satchel, from Who Cares? Wear, $565. 6. Fanny Fox, from Sylvia Soo Leather, from $260. 7. Hixon Weekender in Honey, from Copper Cherry, $150. 8. V Crossbody Purse, from Sylvia Soo Leather, from $450. n

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Majesty Industries Cat Wallet and North Wallet, $42 & $39, from Majesty and Friends.

COLOUR OF THE YEAR 2018

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It’s not a pot of gold, but we did find these dazzling gems at the end of the rainbow

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Keen Encanto Scout High Top Toddler Shoes, $29.99, from Marshalls.

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aving hidden in plain sight at the end of the light spectrum all this time, the vibrant and confident shade of violet is now getting its due. The experts at the Pantone Color Institute have crowned it the 2018 Color of the Year (Pantone 18-3838 Ultra Violet to be exact), praising its “originality, ingenuity, and visionary thinking.” Okay. With that in mind, here are some ideas to light up your summer with this year’s trendiest colour. n

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Bellissimo Dress Socks, $8.00, from Tip Top Tailors.

The Violet Chocolate Co. Chocolate Bars, $6 & $12, from Majesty and Friends.

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Madrid Violeta Minky Cuddle Robe, $179.99, from Cloud Nine Pajamas.

Enamel Pins by Majesty and Friends, Salty Sea Dog Designs and Woolfield Studio, $12 each, from Majesty and Friends.

Hand-tied Bouquet, $80, from Swish Flowers.

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