Summer in the City 2024

CONTENTS 2024

FOOD

21 STELLAR EATS

Celebs who gave a forks-up approval of Edmonton’s dining scene

22 CAMP CUISINE

Once the tent’s pitched, try these tasty meals designed to make the most of the great outdoors

24 JUST ADD GARNISH

When it comes to summer drinks, you can’t go wrong with classic cocktails

26 A CITRUS CELEBRATION

When life gives you lemons, commemorate the occasion this summer

28 SUCCULENCE WORTH SCOOPING

Check out these unique cone-toppers across the capital region

30 WHEELS FOR MEALS

There’s dining out, and then there’s dining way out…

ADVENTURE

42 HOME THEATRE UNDER THE STARS

Regardless of your budget, backyard movies can be fun for the whole family

48 ‘MOTORING’ AROUND E-TOWN

We checked out some wheelie novel options for cruising around the city

50 DAY DIPPING

10 bask-friendly beaches within 100 clicks

52 PAR FOR THE COURSE

Disc golf sets news heights at Kingswood Park

FASHION

86 ONE HAIRY HUE

Pantone takes a fruitier path with this year’s peach fuzz shade

87 EARTHY AND ECLECTIC

Wardrobe worlds collide in this season’s fashion outlook

During less temperate periods in this neck of the woods, it’s tempting to recite the witticism of Mark Twain, when he said, “Warm summer sun, shine kindly here.” It’s been an apt quote to keep in mind, especially during those days when the mercury was barely visible in the thermometer. However, for the next few months, we can put that Twain of thought on ice, now that the sun’s presence has seasonally made up for lost time.

But what to do, you might ask? Well, we have a few ideas. We’ve spent the past few months

collecting listings that offer a wide array of leisurely choices, from farmers’ markets to festivals. And to keep you entertained while mulling over those choices, we’ve created stories that dig deeper into what’s out there.

You’ll discover a whole world of summertime opportunities here, in a region barely larger than Prince Edward Island. And as long as that sun keeps shining, the sky’s the limit when it comes to getting the most out of this season.

PUBLISHER, SALES

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SUMMERCITY

On the Map

performances $18.25, $8 paid activities, $33 for 1 feature performance and unlimited workshops. I Today’s features include The Polkadots at 2 pm at The Arden Theatre and 2 performances of The Bighetty & Bighetty Puppet Show at St. Albert Community Hall. stalbert.ca/exp/childfest

ISIAH KELLY

Events JUNE

Sat, June 1

AGATHA CHRISTIE’S THE MOUSETRAP Spirit of Hope United Church I 7909 82 Avenue I 7:30 pm I $20.

BEACH BARBIE’S BIRTHDAY BASH

Jubilations Dinner Theatre, WEM I 11 am I $53.83 adults, $49.90 children I Barbie finds the whole beach has been sold. It’s up to Barbie to make everything perfect. jubilations.ca/edmonton-junior/ beach-barbies-birthday-bash 780 484 2424

DAS RHEINGOLD

The Citadel Theatre I 9828 101 A Avenue I 7:30 pm I $37–80 I A magical universe filled with gods, dwarves, and giants. Discover awe in the breathtaking music and compelling mystical drama by Wagner that weaves a tale that will be an unforgettable operatic experience. edmontonopera.com/ das-rheingold

DRAG FESTIVAL

Sir Winston Churchill Square I 9930 102 Avenue I Noon–10 pm, kids welcome until 6 pm. edmontondragfestival.ca

F AMILY FESTIVAL

Legacy Park I 100 Avenue & 101 Street, Fort Saskatchewan I 11 am–4 pm I Grab the fam and celebrate summer with local food, entertainment, and of course, sheep! fortsask.ca

FAMILY FUN DAY

Birch Bay Ranch I 51505 RR 215, Sherwood Park I 12 pm–6 pm I $40/car I Enjoy zip-lining, rock climbing, rappelling, and more with our state-of-theart high ropes course for kids 8 years and older, including adults. Kids under 8 years can have a blast with pony rides and bouncy castles. Plus hayrides and a barbecue! birchbayranch.com

FARMERS’ DAYS RODEO & EXHIBITION

Heritage Park I 5100–41 Avenue, Stony Plain I 7 am–11 pm I A three-day festival, with pancake breakfast, parade, rodeo, Kids Korral, museum, midway, and more. stonyplain.com

FROM BROADWAY TO HOLLYWOOD

Winspear Centre I 4 Sir Winston Churchill Square I 7:30 pm I $36.50–112 I Your ESO will perform your favourite music and songs from Titanic, The Phantom of the Opera, La La Land, Wicked, and more! winspearcentre.com 780 428 1414

GREASE

Mayfield Dinner Theatre I 16615-109 Avenue I 5:30 pm I $129–177 I Get ready to jive. The most iconic musical in the world is here. mayfieldtheatre.ca 780 483 4051

INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS

Various venues in St. Albert I 9:30 am–5 pm I Many free things to do plus: feature

The Comic Strip I #1646

Bourbon Street, WEM I 7 pm & 9:30 pm I $26.50–69.50. wem.thecomicstrip.ca 780 483 5999

JENNY WOO

The Aviary I 9314-111 Avenue I 7:30 pm I $20 at door I All ages I With Eddie Gazel, Pagens of Northumberland, Chairman & Vector 23. the-aviary.net

THE BEACH BOYS OF SUMMER

Jubilations Dinner Theatre, WEM I 6:30 pm I $90.97 adults, $49.90 children I Get ready to be transported back to summer with a show that celebrates the iconic Beach Boys. jubilations.ca/edmonton-shows 780 484 2424

THE OCCULIST’S HOLIDAY

Varscona Theatre I 1032983 Avenue I 7:30 pm I $42

I Not seen since the 2009 Fringe, this award-winning Lemoine hit infuses romantic comedy with danger and mystery in an elegant 1930s Swiss setting. teatrolive.com

RAPID FIRE IMPROV

THEATRE

10437-83 Avenue I Kidding Around, kid-friendly improvised comedy, 1:30 pm, $13.16 Adults, $5.49 kids I Chimprov, 7 pm, $21.94 I Netflix & Kill, 9:30 pm, $21.94. rapidfiretheatre.com

ROLL THE BONES

The Buckingham I 1043982 Avenue I 5 pm I $15.21

I With Guests Thomas Thomas & Lily Monaghan ticketweb.ca

SIMULATOR SATURDAYS

Alberta Aviation Museum I 11410 Kingsway Drive I 10 am–5 pm I $5 for 20 minutes I Get in the simulator cockpit and fly

like top gun. Do barrel rolls, fly at tree top level. albertaaviationmuseum.com

UP AND OVER TRIO IN CONCERT

Yardbird Suite I 11 Tommy Banks Way I 7 pm I With Jim Head.

Sun, June 2

AGATHA CHRISTIE’S THE MOUSETRAP

Spirit of Hope United Church 7909-82 Avenue I 1:30 pm I $20.

DANIEL O’DONNELL

River Cree Resort & Casino I 300 East Lapotac Boulevard, Enoch I 7 pm I $65.80 I The Donegal based singer is one of the most prolific and successful recording artists in the UK charts! rivercreeresort.com

DRAG FESTIVAL

Sir Winston Churchill Square, 9930-102 Avenue I 11 am–5 pm I Adults only I The Ultimate Pink & White Drag Brunch. edmontondragfestival.ca

EDMONTON STINGERS VS. SASKATCHEWAN RATTLERS

Edmonton Expo Centre, 7515-118 Avenue I 4 pm I $24.50 I Edmonton’s basketball team. ticketmaster.ca

FARMERS’ DAYS RODEO & EXHIBITION

Heritage Park, 5100-41 Avenue, Stony Plain I Noon–5 pm I A three-day festival, with pancake breakfast, parade, rodeo, Kids Korral, Museum, Midway, and more. stonyplain.com

GREASE

Mayfield Dinner Theatre I 16615-109 Avenue I 10 am & 5:30 pm I $129–145 I Get ready to jive. The most iconic musical in the world is here.

mayfieldtheatre.ca 780 483 4051

IAN BAGG

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

INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS

Various venues in St. Albert I 9:30 am–5 pm I Many free things to do plus: Feature performances

$18.25, paid activities

$8, $33 for 1 feature performance and unlimited workshops. I Today’s feature performances include 2 performances of The Polkadots at The Arden Theatre and The Bighetty & Bighetty Puppet Show at 2:15 pm at St. Albert Community Hall. stalbert.ca/exp/childfest

JEREMY DOODY

Blue Chair Café I 9624-76 Avenue I 10 am–1 pm. bluechair.ca

KROOKED KINGS

Double Dragon I 10524

Jasper Avenue I 7 pm I $23.09. ticketweb.ca

MAHLER’S RESURRECTION SYMPHONY

Winspear Centre I 4 Sir Winston Churchill Square I 7 pm I $21.50 I Hear Richard Eaton Singers and the visiting Calgary Youth Orchestra raise the rafters in this special performance of Mahler’s monumental Resurrection Symphony.

780 428 1414

THE BEACH BOYS OF SUMMER

Jubilations Dinner Theatre, WEM I 5:15 pm I $84.31 adults, $49.90 children I Get ready to be transported back to summer with a show that celebrates the iconic Beach Boys. jubilations.ca/edmontonshows

780 484 2424

THE OCCULIST’S HOLIDAY

Varscona Theatre I 10329

83 Avenue I 2 pm I $33 I Not seen since the 2009 Fringe, this award-winning Lemoine hit infuses romantic comedy with danger and mystery in an elegant 1930s Swiss setting. teatrolive.com

June 3–9

ERIC FRETTY

The Comic Strip I #1646 Bourbon Street, WEM I Thurs 7:30 pm I $18–$62.50 I Fri, 7:30 and 9:45 pm, $26.50–$69.50 I Sat, 7 pm and 9:30 pm,

$26.50-$69.50 I Sun, 7 pm

$18.50-$62.50. wem.thecomicstrip.ca

780 483 5999

GREASE

Mayfield Dinner Theatre I 16615-109 Avenue I Tues–Sun 5:30 pm, Wed & Sun 10 am I $121.80–145 I Get ready to jive. The most iconic musical in the world is here. mayfieldtheatre.ca 780 483 4051

THE BEACH BOYS OF SUMMER Jubilations Dinner Theatre, WEM I Get ready to be transported back to summer with a show that celebrates the iconic Beach Boys. I Tues, 11 am, $53.83 adults, $49.90 children I Wed, Thurs, 6:30 pm, $84.31 adults, $49.90 children I Fri, Sat, 6:30 pm, $90.97 adults, $49.90 children I Sun, 5:15 pm, $84.31 adults, $49.90 children.

780 484 2424 jubilations.ca/edmontonshows

THE OCCULIST’S HOLIDAY Varscona Theatre I 10329 83 Avenue I Tues, 7:30 pm, pay what you can I Thurs–Sat 7:30 pm $42 I Sun, 2 pm, $33 I Not seen since the 2009 Fringe, this award-winning Lemoine hit infuses romantic comedy with danger and mystery in an elegant 1930s Swiss setting. teatrolive.com

Tues, June 4

BRIAN DOERKSON

The Church at South Edmonton I 9908-67 Avenue I 7 pm I $17.31 I Come Now is the Time to Worship Tour. eventbrite.ca

EDMONTON STINGERS VS. VANCOUVER BANDITS

Edmonton Expo Centre I 7515-118 Avenue I 7 pm I $24.50 I Edmonton’s basketball team. ticketmaster.ca

LITTLE BIG Union Hall I 6240-99 Street I 8 pm I $41.09 I Russian rave/punk-pop band founded in 2013. unionhall.ca/events

QUEEN: IT’S KINDA MAGIC

Winspear Centre I 4 Sir Winston Churchill Square I 8 pm I $53.50–82.50 I Big sound, big screens, crazy lighting and outlandish costumes back for a night of non-stop Queen rock anthems.

winspearcentre.com 780 428 1414

Wed, June 5

JOSH HARNACK ART SHOW

The Aviary I 9314-111 Avenue I 7 pm I $18 at door I with DJ Nathan Panousis. the-aviary.net

TAMMY WEIS SINGS

FERNANDO PESSOA

Sherwood Park I Festival Place I 100 Festival Way I 7:30 pm I $25–28 I Folkoriented soundscape, but always with jazz influences, Canadian singer songwriter sings the writings of Portuguese writer Pessoa. festivalplace.ca

Thur, June 6

ADVANCE BASE WITH DAN WRIGGENS

Soho YEG I 11454 Jasper Avenue I Doors 7:30 pm I With guests Zepher Twins and Cassia Hardy. sohoyeg.com

CITY HALL PLAYERS

City Hall Atrium I 1 Sir Winston Churchill Square I Noon I Free I Day 1 of Now Hear This Festival. Temple of Electryone, by Will Northlich-Redmond. Ensemble of c. 15 roving saxophones, brass, woodwinds, plus live electronics and visual art installation. newmusicedmonton.ca

EDMONTON PROSPECTS

BASEBALL VS. REGINA RED SOX

Diamond 9, Centennial Park I 4000 Sherwood Drive, Sherwood Park I 7 pm I Entertaining summer baseball at a community field. prospectsbaseballclub.com

LIONEL RAULT

Blue Chair Café I 9624-76 Avenue I 6:30 pm. bluechair.ca

RED DIRT SKINNERS IN CONCERT

Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre I 8426 Gateway Boulevard I 7 pm I $35 I Described as “The Pink

Floyd of Folk Music” by Roots Music Canada, a Red Dirt Skinners concert combines captivating storytelling with knowing lyricism and outstanding musicianship. allevents.in

ROYAL CANADIAN CIRCUS

West Edmonton Mall parking lot I 173 Street & 90 Avenue I 7 pm I $39.58 and up I Live entertainment, featuring high-flying acrobatics, death-defying tricks, clowning and towering feats of strength, teetering towers of balanced bodies, extreme bending, and devilishly precarious aerials. royalcanadiancircus.ca

WHEN THE SUN COMES OUT

The Al & Trish Huehn Theatre I 7128 Ada Boulevard I 7:30 pm I $38.61 I In a place and time where gender expression is oppressed by the state— and being gay is a death sentence—following your heart can mean risking everything. eventbrite.ca

Fri, June 7

AFRICANIVAL

Sir Winston Churchil Square I 102 Avenue & 100 Street I 6–8 pm I Free I Africanival is to share and celebrate with Edmontonians, the colorful, rich, inviting and diverse cultures of peoples of African descent. africanival.org

AS ONE

The Al & Trish Huehn Theatre I 7128 Ada Boulevard I 7:30 pm I $27.96 I Hannah discovers her gender identity and learns to love herself in a world where she is not accepted. Opera Nuova production. eventbrite.ca

BETHEL MUSIC WORSHIP NIGHT

Edmonton Expo Centre I 7515-118 Avenue I 6 pm I $52.50 I Join Bethel Music for a night of worship and ministry. ticketmaster.ca

EDMONTON PROSPECTS

BASEBALL VS. SYLVAN LAKE GULLS

Diamond 9, Centennial Park I 4000 Sherwood Drive, Sherwood Park I 7 pm I Entertaining summer baseball at a community field. prospectsbaseballclub.com

EDMONTON RIVERHAWKS

BASEBALL VS. NANAIMO NIGHTOWLS

RE/MAX Field I 10233-96

Avenue I 7 pm. riverhawksbaseball.com

FLYING CRAWDADS

Blue Chair Café I 9624-76 Avenue I 7 pm. bluechair.ca

GUTTER KING

The Buckingham I 10439

82 Avenue I Doors 5 pm I $19.20 I With Ill Defined & Wayfinder. ticketweb.ca

IAN MAKSIN IN CONCERT

Westbury Theatre I 10330 84 Avenue I 7:30 pm I $45 I Renowned cellist, composer and multilingual vocalist will perform from his new album Amor Renatus. tickets.fringetheatre.ca

JAMES HORNER: A YOYAGE OF IMMERSIVE SCORES

Winspear Centre I 4 Sir Winston Churchill Square I 7 pm I $36.50–119.50

I Experience powerful excerpts from some of Hollywood’s biggest blockbusters up close in the pristine acoustics of the Winspear Centre. Including music from Titanic, Avatar, Cocoon, Braveheart and more. winspearcentre.com 780 428 1414

JIMBOS DRAG CIRCUS

Myer Horowitz Theatre I 8900-114 Street I 8 pm I $59.61 and up. Nearly sold out I Get ready for an evening of outrageous characters and adult humor starring Canada’s own Jimbo from RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 8. eventbrite.ca

NATHANIEL SUTTON & LUCIANE CADASSI IN CONCERT

Muttart Hall I 10050

MacDonald Drive I 7 pm I A double bill of solo piano and live electronics. newmusicedmonton.ca

RAPID FIRE IMPROV THEATRE

10437 83 Avenue I Play the G ame I 7 pm I $21.94

Theatresports I 9:30 pm I $21.94. rapidfiretheatre.com

ROYAL CANADIAN CIRCUS

West Edmonton Mall parking lot I 173 Street & 90 Avenue I 4 pm & 7:30 pm I $39.58 and up I Explosive live entertainment, featuring high-flying acrobatics, death-defying tricks, clowning and towering feats of strength, teetering towers of balanced bodies, extreme bending, and devilishly precarious aerials. royalcanadiancircus.ca

THE SLACKERS

The Starlite Room I 10030102 Street I 8 pm I $35.46 I Wth Jory Kinjo and |The Relays. starliteroom.ca

Sat, June 8

AFRICANIVAL

Sir Winston Churchil Square I 102 Avenue & 100 Street I 9 am–9 pm I Free I Africanival is to share and celebrate with Edmontonians, the colorful, rich, inviting and diverse cultures of peoples of African descent. africanival.org

AS ONE

The Al & Trish Huehn Theatre I 7128 Ada Boulevard I 7:30 pm I $27.96 I Hannah discovers her gender identity and learns to love herself in a world where she is not accepted. Opera Nuova production. eventbrite.ca

BEACH BARBIE’S BIRTHDAY BASH

Jubilations Dinner Theatre, WEM I 11 am I $53.83 adults, $49.90 children I Barbie finds the whole beach has been sold. It’s up to Barbie to make everything perfect. jubilations.ca/edmonton-junior/ beach-barbies-birthday-bash 780 484 2424

EDMONTON ELKS VS. SASKATCHEWAN ROUGHRIDERS

Commonwealth Stadium I 11000 Stadium Road I 5 pm I $26.25 and up I Football. ticketmaster.ca

EDMONTON RIVERHAWKS BASEBALL VS. NANAIMO NIGHTOWLS

RE/MAX Field I 10233-96 Avenue I 7 pm. riverhawksbaseball.com

FORT SASKATCHEWAN KIDS CAN CATCH

Fort Lions Community Pond I 1875 River Valley Drive, Fort Saskatchewan I 10 am–3 pm I Learn to fish at this free, family fishing event. Fishing mentors, loaner fishing rods, snacks, refreshments and more. ab-conservation.com/ events/kids-can-catch

HEART OF THE CITY FESTIVAL

Giovanni Caboto Park I 9425-109a Avenue I Noon–9 pm I Free I This two-day event will feature dance, visual art, spoken word, music, comedy, fashion and art workshops. heartcityfest.com

JAMES HORNER: A YOYAGE OF IMMERSIVE SCORES

Winspear Centre I 4 Sir Winston Churchill Square I 7 pm I $36.50–119.50 I Experience powerful excerpts from some of Hollywood’s biggest blockbusters up close in the pristine acoustics of the Winspear Centre. Including music from Titanic, Avatar, Cocoon, Braveheart and more. winspearcentre.com 780 428 1414

JOHNNY DRILLE

Midway I 6107-104 Street I 6 pm I $63.29 I Johnny started making music professionally. Thereafter, he came to the limelight in 2015 after he did a cover for Di’ja’s hit Awww. ticketweb.ca

MEGA BOUNCE RUN

EDMONTON

Capilano Park I 10810 54 Street I 1 pm I $74.99 adult, $55 Youth I 9 spectacular inflatable obstacles will be spread throughout the park, creating a 5 km course. megabouncerun.ca

MISERY MOUNTAIN BOYS

Blue Chair Café I 9624-76 Avenue I 7 pm. bluechair.ca

RAPID FIRE IMPROV THEATRE

10437-83 Avenue I Kidding Around, kid- friendly improvised comedy, 1:30 pm, $13.16 Adults, $5.49 kids I Chimprov, 7 pm, $21.94 I The Improv Stand-up Friendship fun time show, 9:30 pm, $21.94. rapidfiretheatre.com

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ROYAL CANADIAN CIRCUS

West Edmonton Mall parking lot I 173 Street & 90 Avenue I Noon, 4 pm & 7:30 pm I $39.58 and up I Explosive live entertainment, featuring high-flying acrobatics, death-defying tricks, clowning and towering feats of strength, teetering towers of balanced bodies, extreme bending, and devilishly precarious aerials. royalcanadiancircus.ca

SIMULATOR SATURDAYS

Alberta Aviation Museum I 11410 Kingsway Drive I 10 am–5 pm I $5 for 20 minutes I Get in the simulator cockpit and fly like top gun. Do barrel rolls, fly at tree top level. albertaaviationmuseum.com

STYLES P

The New Amaleena I 10149- 34 Avenue I 8 pm I $54.58 I With DJ Doo Wop. eventbrite.ca

TAKING BACK SUNDAY

Union Hall I 6240-99 Street I 7 pm I VIP packages available I TBS is highlighted by vocal harmonies and a twin guitar attack, with bitter punk overtones, that were unusual for the emo genre. unionhall.ca/events

TRIPLE BILL IN CONCERT

Mile Zero Dance Society I 9931-78 Avenue I 7 pm I Sol Viator, free improvisation trio with drums, saxophone, and bass/vocals electronics I Palm Palm, multidisciplinary performance by Sir Kadian I Selections from Mari Alice Conrad’s Six Arctic Experiments with experimental ensemble XiME. newmusicedmonton.ca

WHEN THE SUN COMES OUT

The Al & Trish Huehn Theatre I 7128 Ada Boulevard I 2 pm I $27.96 I In a place and time where gender expression is oppressed by the state— and being gay is a death sentence—following your heart can mean risking everything. eventbrite.ca

Sun, June 9

ACES BAND

On the Rocks I 11740 Jasper Avenue I 9 pm.

AFRICANIVAL

Sir Winston Churchil

Square I 102 Avenue & 100

Street I 9 am-8 pm I Free I Africanival is to share and celebrate with Edmontonians, the colorful, rich, inviting and diverse cultures of peoples of African descent. africanival.org

EDMONTON PROSPECTS

BASEBALL VS. REGINA RED SOX

Diamond 9, Centennial Park I 4000 Sherwood Drive, Sherwood Park I 2 pm I Entertaining summer baseball at a community field.

prospectsbaseballclub.com

EDMONTON RIVERHAWKS

BASEBALL VS. NANAIMO NIGHTOWLS

RE/MAX Field I 10233-96

Avenue I 1 pm. riverhawksbaseball.com

EDMONTON STINGERS VS. NIAGARA RIVER LIONS

Edmonton Expo Centre I 7515-118 Avenue I 4 pm I $24.50 I Edmonton’s Basketball team. ticketmaster.ca

HEART OF THE CITY

FESTIVAL

Giovanni Caboto Park I 9425 109a Avenue I Noon–5 pm I Free I This two-day event will feature dance, visual art, spoken word, music, comedy, fashion and art workshops. heartcityfest.com

ILLSCARLETT

The Buckingham I 1043982 Avenue I 7 pm I $35.90. ticketweb.ca

LIGHT ALWAYS RETURNS LIGHT

Westbury Theatre I 10330 84 Avenue I 3 pm I $35 advance, $40 door I Acappella selections to ignite your heart including Reena Esmail–The Tipping Point and Tim Corlis–On Love. procoro.ca

ROYAL CANADIAN CIRCUS

West Edmonton Mall parking lot I 173 Street & 90 Avenue I 1 pm & 5 pm I $39.58 and up I Explosive

live entertainment, featuring high-flying acrobatics, death-defying tricks, clowning and towering feats of strength, teetering towers of balanced bodies, extreme bending, and devilishly precarious aerials. royalcanadiancircus.ca

SPRING SCAVENGER HUNT

Sherbrooke Community League I 13008-122 Avenue I Noon–2 pm I Free I Get ready to explore the park and enjoy a "bingo type" scavenger hunt of local plants, animals and insects as well as an interactive display from Butterfly Wings’n’Wishes. eventbrite.ca

WHEN THE SUN COMES OUT

The Al & Trish Huehn Theatre I 7128 Ada Boulevard I 2 pm I $27.96 I In a place and time where gender expression is oppressed by the state— and being gay is a death sentence—following your heart can mean risking everything. eventbrite.ca

June 10–16

GREASE Mayfield Dinner Theatre I 16615-109 Avenue I Tues–Sun 5:30 pm, Wed & Sun 10 am I $129–145 I Get ready to jive. The most iconic musical in the world is here. mayfieldtheatre.ca 780 483 4051

ROYAL CANADIAN CIRCUS West Edmonton Mall parking lot I 173 Street & 90 Avenue I $39.58 and up I Mon–Thurs, 7 pm I Fri 4 & 7:30 pm I Sat noon, 4 pm and 7:30 pm I Sun 1 & 5 pm I Explosive live entertainment, featuring high-flying acrobatics, death-defying tricks, clowning and towering feats of strength, teetering towers of balanced bodies, extreme bending, and devilishly precarious aerials.

royalcanadiancircus.ca

THE BEACH BOYS OF SUMMER

Jubilations Dinner Theatre, WEM I Wed, Thurs 6:30 pm, $84.31 adults, $49.90 children I Fri, Sat 6:30 pm, $90.97 adults, $49.90 children I Sun, 5:15 pm, $84.31 adults, $49.90 children I Get ready to be transported back to

summer with a show that celebrates the iconic Beach Boys. jubilations.ca/edmontonshows 780 484 2424

THE OCCULIST’S HOLIDAY

Varscona Theatre I 10329

83 Avenue I Tues–Sat 7:30 pm $42 I Sunday, 2 pm, $33 I Not seen since the 2009 Fringe, this award-winning Lemoine hit infuses romantic comedy with danger and mystery in an elegant 1930s Swiss setting. teatrolive.com

Mon, June 10

CHEST FEVER: CELEBRATING 55 YEARS OF THE BAND

The Aviary I 9314-111 Avenue I 7:30 pm I $45 at door I Re-imaging timeless classics from The Band for a modern audience while embracing the spirit of the original songs from their second album "The Band". the-aviary.net

EDMONTON RIVERHAWKS

BASEBALL VS. KELOWNA

FALCONS

RE/MAX Field I 10233-96 Avenue I 7 pm. riverhawksbaseball.com

Tues, June 11

DEREK EDWARDS

Arden Theatre, 5 St. Anne Street I 7:30 pm I $72.20 I Derek Edwards returns with a payload of blissfully funny personal stories–a cacophony of shenanigans –set to tickle the ribs and warm the heart. tickets.stalbert.ca

EDMONTON PROSPECTS

BASEBALL VS. OKOTOKS DAWGS

Diamond 9, Centennial Park I 4000 Sherwood Drive, Sherwood Park I 7 pm I Entertaining summer baseball at a community field. prospectsbaseballclub.com

EDMONTON RIVERHAWKS

BASEBALL VS. KELOWNA FALCONS

RE/MAX Field I 10233-96 Avenue I 7 pm. riverhawksbaseball.com

JIM HEAD IN CONCERT

Yardbird Suite I 11

Tommy Banks Way I 7 pm I Juno-nominated jazz guitarist Jim Head!

MOUNTAINS ON STAGE

Garneau Theatre I 8712109 Street I 7 pm I $25 I A film festival that aims to bring the mountains into Edmonton with some of the world’s best films related to mountain sports. mountainsonstage.com

Wed, June 12

EDMONTON PROSPECTS

BASEBALL VS. LETHBRIDGE BULLS

Diamond 9, Centennial Park I 4000 Sherwood Drive, Sherwood Park I 7 pm I Entertaining summer baseball at a community field. prospectsbaseballclub.com

EDMONTON RIVERHAWKS BASEBALL VS. KELOWNA FALCONS

RE/MAX Field I 10233-96 Avenue I 11 am. riverhawksbaseball.com

FIVIO FOREIGN

Union Hall I 6240-99

Street I 7 pm I $56.24 I In June 2019, he rose to fame with his single “Big Drip," which received a remix with American rappers Lil Baby and Quavo. unionhall.ca/events

GODFREY

The Comic Strip I #1646 Bourbon Street, WEM I 7:30 pm I From $26.50 I wem.thecomicstrip.ca 780 483 5999

JIM FINDLAY & FRIENDS Blue Chair Café I 9624-76 Avenue I 6:30 pm. bluechair.ca

THE TESKEY BROTHERS

Midway Music Hall 6107 104 Street I 7 pm I $76.03 I The band came to be from seeking blues and roots of the greats from an early age when exposed to musicians such as Peter Green, Otis Redding and Ray Charles. midwaymusichall.com/ event/the-teskey-brothers

Thur, June 13

DERINA HARVEY BAND

Maclab Theatre I 4308-50 Street, Leduc I 7:30 pm I From $39 I Leading this award winning Celtic rock group, Derina’s vibrant personality takes centre stage with humour, storytelling, and, of course, her world class vocals. maclabcentre.com

GODFREY

The Comic Strip I #1646 Bourbon Street, WEM I 7:30 & 9:45 pm I From $28.50. wem.thecomicstrip.ca 780 483 5999

MARVELOUS MELODIES: DVORAK’S CELLO CONCERTO

Winspear Centre I 4 Sir Winston Churchill Square I 7 pm I $36.50–97.50 I Few works have more memorable melodies than Dvořák’s charming Cello Concerto, performed by young Canadian cellist Stéphane Tétreault. winspearcentre.com 780 428 1414

NICK LOWE AND RON SEXSMITH

Sherwood Park I Festival

Place I 100 Festival Way I 7:30 pm I $49 I Each artist will be performing a solo set as well as teaming up on a few songs! It will be a memorable night of music, stories and possibly a few surprises. festivalplace.ca

THE BARBER OF SEVILLE

The Capital Theatre, Fort Edmonton Park I 7000 143 Street NW I $49.26 adults I 7:30 pm I Bribery, deception and disguise. The story of two young lovers and their quest to be together. operanuova.ca

Fri, June 14

A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC

The Capital Theatre, Fort Edmonton Park I 7000-143 Street NW I $49.26 adults I 7:30 pm I Explore the tangled web of affairs around actress, Desiree Armfeldt, and the men who love her. operanuova.ca

BEN CAULFIELD TRIO

The Art of Cake I 11811-105 Avenue I 7 pm I $10 I All Ages I Live from the Red Door.

CANDLELIGHT: FROM BACH TO THE BEATLES

Betty Andrews Recital Hall I 11110-104 Avenue I 6 pm I $56.50–59 I Experience classical musicians performing music Bach and the expansive Beatles catalogue. feverup.com

CANDLELIGHT: BEST OF METAL ON STRINGS

Betty Andrews Recital Hall I 11110-104 Avenue I 8:30 pm I $52.50 I Experience classical musicians performing music from Iron Maiden, Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath and more. feverup.com

THE DICE CUBES

Spotlight Cabaret I 8217104 Street I Doors 6:30 pm, Show 8 pm I $18.99 I Drawing inspiration from the likes of contemporary artists like JD McPherson, Chris Isaak and Big Sandy & His Fly-Rite Boys, The Dice Cubes are tapping into this enduring vibration. spotlightcabaret.ca

EDMONTON ELKS VS. MONTREAL ALOUETTES

Commonwealth Stadium I 11000 Stadium Road I 7 pm I $26.25 I Football. ticketmaster.ca

EDMONTON RIVERHAWKS BASEBALL VS. VICTORIA HARBOURCATS

RE/MAX Field I 10233-96 Avenue I 7 pm. riverhawksbaseball.com

EDMONTON SAXOPHONE QUARTET WITH ROGER ADMIRAL

Muttart Hall I 10050 MacDonald Drive I 7 pm I New music from ESQ and solo pianist Admiral. newmusicedmonton.ca

GAME CON CANADA

Edmonton Expo Centre I 7515-118 Avenue I 10 am–6 pm (6 pm–12 am after hours gaming) I Daily admission, Adult $52.48, youth $42.39, Kids 15.50 I Video Games I Games I Esports I Celebrities I Free Game demos and much more. gameconcanada.com

GODFREY

The Comic Strip I #1646 Bourbon Street, WEM I 7 & 9:30 pm I From $28.50. wem.thecomicstrip.ca 780 483 5999

I’M A SOULMAN = A TRIBUTE TO THE BLUES

BROTHERS

Arden Theatre, 5 St. Anne Street I 7 pm I $65 I

Enjoy the music of the classic movie. tickets.stalbert.ca

LEE HOLMES & THE B.C. BOYS

Blue Chair Café I 9624-76 Avenue I 7 pm. bluechair.ca

LLOYD BANKS

Union Hall I 6240-99 Street I 8 pm I $51.59 I Banks began his career as a member of East Coast hip hop group G-Unit, alongside childhood friends 50 Cent and Tony Yayo. unionhall.ca/events

MARVELOUS MELODIES:

DVORAK’S CELLO CONCERTO Winspear Centre I 4 Sir Winston Churchill Square I 7 pm I $36.50–112.50 I Few works have more memorable melodies than Dvořák’s charming Cello Concerto, performed by young Canadian cellist Stéphane Tétreault. winspearcentre.com 780 428 1414

MORINVILLE FESTIVAL DAYS

Morinville I Various locations I A jam-packed, fun-filled weekend in Morinville with activities for all ages, a show and shine, and live entertainment. morinville.ca/festivaldays

PETRA

West Meadows Baptist Church I 9333-199 Street NW I 6:30 pm I $73.41 I Petra has been spreading the message of faith and hope for over 50 years, captivating audiences around the globe. faithlive.ca

SOAPBOX DERBY

St.Albert Catholic Parish I 7 St.Vital Avenue I Build a soapbox racer take it down the hill. stalbertsoapboxderby.ca

SPRUCE GROVE RIB FEST

Central Park I King Street, Spruce Grove I Enjoy the night, and get your meat on! Remember the wet naps, it’s going to get messy. groverotaryribfest.ca

Sat, June 15

BEACH BARBIE’S BIRTHDAY BASH

Jubilations Dinner Theatre, WEM I 11 am I $53.83 adults, $49.90 children I Barbie finds the whole beach has been sold. It’s up to Barbie to make everything perfect. jubilations.ca/edmontonshows 780 484 2424

BLIND DOG BLUES

Blue Chair Café I 9624-76 Avenue I 7 pm. bluechair.ca

BODY HEAT: LADIES NIGHT

Pearl Showroom I 12464 153 Street I 9 pm I $35. eventbrite.ca

CANDLELIGHT: THE MUSIC OF HANS ZIMMER

Betty Andrews Recital Hall I 11110-104 Avenue I 6 pm I $47.50–58 I Experience classical musicians performing music from one of the most famed movie score composers. feverup.com

CANDLELIGHT: A TRIBUTE TO COLDPLAY ON STRINGS

Betty Andrews Recital Hall I 11110-104 Avenue I 8:30 pm I $57.50 I Experience classical musicians performing Coldplay’s greatest hits. feverup.com

THE DICE CUBES

Spotlight Cabaret I 8217- 104 Street I 7:30 pm I $18.99 I Drawing inspiration from the likes of contemporary artists like JD McPherson, Chris

Isaak and Big Sandy & His Fly-Rite Boys, The Dice Cubes are tapping into this enduring vibration. spotlightcabaret.ca

EDMONTON PROSPECTS BASEBALL VS. LETHBRIDGE BULLS

Diamond 9, Centennial Park I 4000 Sherwood Drive, Sherwood Park I 7 pm I Entertaining summer baseball at a community field. prospectsbaseballclub.com

EDMONTON RIVERHAWKS BASEBALL VS. VICTORIA HARBOURCATS

RE/MAX Field I 10233-96 Avenue I 7 pm. riverhawksbaseball.com

FINGER ELEVEN

Century Casino I 13103 Fort Road I 7 pm I Starting at $172.55 I Finger Eleven, the alternative rock band from Ontario, and one of the best-selling Canadian bands of all time. ticketmaster.ca

FREE THROW

The Buckingham I 10439 82 Avenue I 6 pm. ticketweb.ca

GAME CON CANADA

Edmonton Expo Centre I 7515-118 Avenue I 10 am–6 pm (6 pm–12 am after hours gaming) I Daily admission, Adult $52.48, youth $42.39, Kids 15.50 I Video Games I Board Games I Esports I Celebrities I Free Game Demos and much more. gameconcanada.com

KIDDING AROUND

Rapid Fire Theatre 1043783 Avenue I 1:30 pm I $13.16 Adults, $5.49 kids I Kid Friendly improvised comedy. rapidfiretheatre.com

DO NORTH KIDS OF STEEL

Eastglen Leisure Centre I 11410-68 Street I Race starts at 8:15 am I Swim, bike and run. From 5 & under to 12–13, watch the kids have fun. nonorthevents.ca

LEMONADE DAY

Everywhere in Northern Alberta. Check the website for details of local entrepreneurs serving up sweet drinks to help youth how to operate their own business. lemonadeday.org/northernalberta

MARVELOUS MELODIES: DVORAK’S CELLO CONCERTO Winspear Centre I 4 Sir Winston Churchill Square I 7 pm I $36.50–97.50 I Few works have more memorable melodies than Dvořák’s charming Cello Concerto, performed by young Canadian cellist Stéphane Tétreault. Winspearcentre.com 780 428 1414

MORINVILLE FESTIVAL DAYS

Morinville I Various locations

I A jam-packed, fun-filled weekend in Morinville with activities for all ages, a show and shine, and live entertainment. morinville.ca/festivaldays

ONOWAY HERITAGE DAYS

Onoway, AB I The weekend includes a variety of sporting events, music and entertainment, games, parade and a drive in movie. onoway.ca

QUADRUPLE BILL IN

CONCERT

Mile Zero Dance Society I 9931-78 Avenue I 7 pm

I DJ Noodle Soup and Jia Jia Jong–live electronics and guqin; Mustafa Rafiq–guitar/voice; Jacob Audrey Taves–live electronics and video; Shawn Pinchbeck–

live electroacoustics and live video. newmusicedmonton.ca

SEASON OPENER CAR SHOW

Edmonton Expo Centre I 7515-118 Avenue I 6–10 pm

I Free to visit, $20 per car I Imagine a parking lot filled with an array of vehicles, from classic cruisers to modern sports cars, all shining under the early evening sun.

SIMULATOR SATURDAYS

Alberta Aviation Museum I 11410 Kingsway Drive I 10 am–5 pm I $5 for 20 minutes I Get in the simulator cockpit and fly like top gun. Do barrel rolls, fly at tree top level. albertaaviationmuseum.com

SKILLET

Midway I 6107-104 Street I 7 pm I $59.70 I Skillet is an American rock band formed in Memphis, Tennessee, consisting of all Christian members. midwaymusichall.com/ event/skillet

SOAPBOX DERBY

St. Albert Catholic Parish I 7 St. Vital Avenue, St. Albert I Build a soapbox racer take it down the hill. stalbertsoapboxderby.ca

SPRUCE GROVE RIB FEST Central Park I 450 King Street, Spruce Grove I Enjoy the night, and get your meat on! Remember the wet naps, it’s going to get messy. groverotaryribfest.ca

THE BARBER OF SEVILLE

The Capital Theatre, Fort Edmonton Park I 7000143 Street NW I $49.26 adults I 7:30 pm I Bribery, deception and disguise. The story of two young lovers and their quest to be together. operanuova.ca

TRIGGER WARNING

Evolution Wonderlounge I 10220-103 Street I 8 pm I $11.98 I Featuring The legend herself, Twiggy! And Pepper and Jizz Elle. eventbrite.ca

Sun, June 16

A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC

The Capital Theatre, Fort Edmonton Park I 7000-143 Street NW I $49.26 adults I 2 pm I Explore the tangled web of affairs around actress, Desiree Armfeldt, and the men who love her. operanuova.ca

AUTHORITY ZERO

The Buckingham I 1043982 Avenue I 7 pm I $30.50 I With Superego, The Corps and Paintbomb. ticketweb.ca

THE DICE CUBES

Spotlight Cabaret I 8217- 104 Street I 6:30 pm I $18.99 I Drawing inspiration from the likes of contemporary artists like JD McPherson, Chris Isaak and Big Sandy & His Fly-Rite Boys, The Dice Cubes are tapping into this enduring vibration. spotlightcabaret.ca

EDMONTON PROSPECTS

BASEBALL VS. LETHBRIDGE BULLS

Diamond 9, Centennial Park I 4000 Sherwood Drive, Sherwood Park I 2 pm I Entertaining summer baseball at a community field. prospectsbaseballclub.com

EDMONTON RIVERHAWKS

BASEBALL VS. VICTORIA HARBOURCATS

RE/MAX Field I 10233-96 Avenue I 1 pm. riverhawksbaseball.com

FATHER’S DAY BBQ BRUNCH

Metis Crossing I 17739

Victoria Trail, Smoky Lake I $49 adults, $39.20 Youth, 0–6 Free I Enjoy a delicious buffet of BBQ dishes. metiscrossing.com

FATHERS DAY

EXTRAVAGANZA

Sherbrooke Community League I 13008 122 Avenue I 11 am–2 pm I Free (pay what you can), $40 per table I Join us for a Fathers Day extravaganza including brunch and axe throwing. eventbrite.ca

GAME CON CANADA

Edmonton Expo Centre I 7515-118 Avenue I 10 am–6 pm I Daily admission, Adult $52.48, youth $42.39, Kids 15.50 I Video Games

I Board games I Esports I Celebrities I Free game demos and much more. gameconcanada.com

MAN’S BEST FRIEND

COMEDY TOUR

Bunker’s Sports Pub I 615 Hermitage Road NW I 8 pm I $22.63 advance I Featuring Scott Porteous, Chris Basso and Nelson Mayer. eventbrite.ca

MICHAEL FLATLEY LORD OF THE DANCE

River Cree Resort & Casino I 300 East Lapotac Boulevard, Enoch I 8 pm I $64.35 I

A unique combination of high-energy Irish dancing, original music, storytelling and sensuality. Expect new staging, new costumes, and choreography, plus cutting-edge technology and, special effects. rivercreeresort.com

MORINVILLE FESTIVAL DAYS

Morinville I Various locations I A jam-packed, fun-filled weekend in Morinville with activities for all ages, a show and shine, and live entertainment. morinville.ca/festivaldays

MUSICAL MORNINGS

Winspear Centre I 4 Sir Winston Churchill Square I 9 am & 10:30 am I $10 adults, $5 kids I You’ll sing, laugh, and be amazed by

all the things instruments can do with a fun variety of familiar tunes. Designed for ages 1–5. winspearcentre.com 780 428 1414

SPRUCE GROVE RIB FEST

Central Park I 450 King Street, Spruce Grove I Enjoy the night, and get your meat on! Remember the wet naps, it’s going to get messy. groverotaryribfest.ca

June 17–23

ANTHEM OF LIFE PART 1

Alberta Avenue Community Centre I 9210 118 Avenue I 9210-118 Avenue Wed–Sat 7:30 pm, Sat–Sun 2 pm I Witness South African Poet Laureate Mazisi Kunene’s Anthem of the Decades: A Zulu Epic, as adapted by Mollel, brought to visual life by multicultural artists collaborating in one of Edmonton’s most ground-breaking companies. theatreprospero.ca/ anthem-of-life-part-1

Mon,

June 17

CRIS DERKSEN

Maclab Theatre I 430850 Street Leduc I 7:30 pm I Pay what you can $5–50 I Juno nominated Cris Derksen is an internationally respected Indigenous

cellist and composer. All proceeds are donated to local Indigenous-led arts & culture initiatives. maclabcentre.com

EDMONTON PROSPECTS

BASEBALL VS. FORT MCMURRAY GIANTS

Diamond 9, Centennial Park I 4000 Sherwood Drive, Sherwood Park I 7 pm I Entertaining summer baseball at a community field.

prospectsbaseballclub.com

Tues, June 18

EDMONTON PROSPECTS

BASEBALL VS. FORT

MCMURRAY GIANTS

Diamond 9, Centennial Park I 4000 Sherwood Drive, Sherwood Park I 7 pm

I Entertaining summer baseball at a community field.

prospectsbaseballclub.com

THE BARBER OF SEVILLE

The Capital Theatre, Fort Edmonton Park I 7000143 Street NW I $49.28 adults I 7:30 pm I Bribery, deception and disguise. The story of two young lovers and their quest to be together. operanuova.ca

Wed, June 19

A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC

The Capital Theatre, Fort Edmonton Park I 7000-143 Street NW I $49.26 adults I 7:30 pm I Explore the tangled web of affairs around actress, Desiree Armfeldt, and the men who love her. operanuova.ca

GINO: A CHILD OF WAR Landmark Cinema I 800 St. Albert Trail, St. Albert I $22.63 I 6:30 pm I An awe-inspiring docudrama which sheds light on the boundless hope and resilience of the human spirit amid the chaos of war. eventbrite.ca

Thur, June 20

ALBERTA CIRCUS ARTS French Quarter, La Cite Francophone I 7:30 pm I 25–40 I A festival dedicated to contemporary circus performances, workshops, panels and more. albertacircusarts.com

EDMONTON STINGERS VS. OTTAWA BLACKJACKS Edmonton Expo Centre I 7515-118 Avenue I 7 pm I $24.50 I Edmonton’s Basketball team. ticketmaster.ca

SNOOP DOGG

Rogers Place I 10220-104

Avenue I 7 pm I $74.55 and up I With guests Warren G, DJ Quik & DJ Green Lantern. ticketmaster.com

THE BARBER OF SEVILLE

The Capital Theatre, Fort Edmonton Park I 7000 143 Street NW I $49.28 adults I 7:30 pm I Bribery, deception and disguise. The story of two young lovers and their quest to be together. operanuova.ca

THE LITTLE MERMAID

Westbury Theatre I 1033084 Avenue I 7:30 pm I $39 I The stage adaptation retains the most beloved songs and moments from the original film. tickets.fringetheatre.ca

THE TEMPEST

Crestwood Community League I 14325-96 Avenue I 7:30 pm I $35, $25 students and seniors I Presented by The Freewill Shakespeare Festival. Prospero uses magic to conjure a storm and torment the survivors of a shipwreck. freewillshakespeare.com

YEGPIN PINBALL & ARCADE EXPO

Millenium Place I 2000

Premier Way, Sherwood Park I Noon–midnight I $25, $15 youth I A show for playing unlimited pinball and arcade games, for buying machines and playing in tournaments. yegpin.com

Fri, June 21

ALBERTA CIRCUS ARTS

French Quarter, La Cite Francophone I 7:30 pm I A festival dedicated to contemporary circus performances, workshops, panels and more. albertacircusarts.com

A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC

The Capital Theatre, Fort Edmonton Park I 7000-143 Street NW I $49.26 adults I7:30 pm I Explore the tangled web of affairs around actress, Desiree Armfeldt, and the men who love her. operanuova.ca

BEAUMONT MUSIC FESTIVAL

Four Seasons Park I 541743 Avenue, Beaumont

I Gates open 4 pm I $191.05 weekend pass, Friday $127.71 I Headliners include Headtones, Shaguar, Martin Kerr and more.

bbrf.ca

BENSLEY, JUSTIN HAWKES & KUMARION: CARRY THE FIRE TOUR

Temple Ballroom I 11133156 street I 9 pm I $26.30. showpass.com

BILL EVANS TRIBUTE IN ART AND MUSIC

The Aviary I 9314-111 Avenue I 7 pm I $11.98. eventbrite.ca

CLINT BLACK

Winspear Centre I 4 Sir Winston Churchill Square I 7:15 pm I $126–135 I Clint Black announces his 2024 Killin’ Time—live from start to finish for the first time ever in concert. winspearcentre.com

780 428 1414

DTG/LIL WINDEX

The Starlite Room I 10030-102 Street I 7 pm I $37.08 in advance I with guest Kryple. eventbrite.ca

JOURNEY TO THE ‘80S

Jubilations Dinner Theatre, WEM I 6:30 pm I $69.88 adults, $49.90 children I Journey to the time when we were living on a prayer. jubilations.ca/ edmonton-shows

780 484 2424

MUSICAL MORNINGS

Winspear Centre I 4 Sir Winston Churchill Square I 9 am & 10:30 am I $10 adults, $5 kids I You’ll sing, laugh, and be amazed by all the things instruments can do with a fun variety of familiar tunes. Designed for ages 1–5. winspearcentre.com

780 428 1414

THE LITTLE MERMAID

Westbury Theatre I 1033084 Avenue I 7:30 pm I $35 Adults,$30 Youth I The stage adaptation retains the most beloved songs and moments from the original film. tickets.fringetheatre.ca

THE RETROFITZ

Spotlight Cabaret I 8217104 Street I 8 pm I $39.99 I This 7 piece band will ignite your soul with tunes from the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s. spotlightcabaret.ca

THE TEMPEST

Crestwood Community League I 14325 96 Avenue I 7:30 pm I $35, $25 students and seniors I Presented by The Freewill Shakespeare Festival. Prospero uses magic to conjure a storm and torment the survivors of a shipwreck. freewillshakespeare.com

YEGPIN PINBALL & ARCADE EXPO

Millennium Place I 2000

Premier Way, Sherwood Park I Noon–midnight I $25, $15 youth I A show for playing unlimited pinball and arcade games, for buying machines and playing in tournaments. yegpin.com

Sat, June 22

ALBERTA CIRCUS ARTS

French Quarter, La Cite Francophone I 7:30 pm I $25–40 I A festival dedicated to contemporary circus performances, workshops, panels and more. albertacircusarts.com

BEAUMONT MUSIC FESTIVAL

Four Seasons Park I 541743 Avenue, Beaumont I

Gates open 11 am I $191.05 weekend pass, Friday $138.26 I Headliners include Headtones, Shaguar, Martin Kerr and more. bbrf.ca

CANDLELIGHT: A TRIBUTE TO ABBA

Betty Andrews Recital Hall I 11110-104 Avenue I 8:30 pm I $45–55 I Experience classical musicians performing music from one of the most popular bands. feverup.com

COMEDY FOR CANCER: FUNDRAISING EVENT

The Leaf Bar and Grill I 9016-132 Avenue I 7:30 pm I $17.31. eventbrite.ca

IFAF WORLD U20 FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

$23.60 per game, $57.50 for Canada pass, $116 for full pass I Canada defends it’s 2023 Championship vs 7 teams from around the world I Commonwealth Stadium I 11000 Stadium Road I Noon, USA vs Panama I 5 pm, Canada vs Brazil I Clark Stadium I 11000 Stadium Road I 11 am, Canada 2 vs Austria, 4 pm, Japan vs Australia. ticketmaster.ca

JOURNEY TO THE ‘80S

Jubilations Dinner Theatre, WEM I 6:30 pm I $90.97 adults, $49.90 children I Journey to the time when we were living on a prayer. jubilations.ca/edmontonshows 780 484 2424

KIDDING AROUND

Rapid Fire Theatre 1043783 Avenue I 1:30 pm I $13.16 Adults, $5.49 kids I Kid Friendly improvised comedy. rapidfiretheatre.com

MAGIC MEN

Century Casino I 13103 Fort Road I 7 pm I Starting at $67.97 I Grab your girls and enjoy an epic GIRLS NIGHT OUT, and be treated like a queen and experience a night of fun, laughter and lots of eye-candy. showpass.com

MAKE MUSIC EDMONTON

Helen Nolan Park I 12347108 Avenue I 4 pm–9 pm I Free I Discover local and international artist performing outdoors. 124street.ca/event/ make-music-edmonton-2024

RED BULL SOAP BOX DERBY

Queen Elizabeth Road I Red Bull Soapbox Race is a race of non-motorized carts down a custom course that consists of turns, jumps, and obstacles. Teams of up to 5 members will perform a skit before propelling their cart down the course. redbull.com/ca-en/events/redbull-soapbox-race-canada-2024

THE RETROFITZ

Spotlight Cabaret I8217104 Street I 8 pm I $39.99 I This 7 piece band will ignite your soul with tunes from the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s. spotlightcabaret.ca

SIMULATOR SATURDAYS

Alberta Aviation Museum I 11410 Kingsway Drive I 10 am–5 pm I $5 for 20 minutes I Get in the simulator cockpit and fly like top gun. Do barrel rolls, fly at tree top level. albertaaviationmuseum.com

ST. ALBERT PRIDE FESTIVAL

Rotary Park I 2 Rodeo Drive, St. Albert I 11 am–5 pm I Free to attend, but bring $$ for food and some other offers. Music, dancing, festivities. Family-friendly. outloudstalbert.ca

THE LITTLE MERMAID

Westbury Theatre I 1033084 Avenue I 2 pm I $25, 7:30 pm $35 adult, $30 youth I The stage adaptation retains the most beloved songs and moments from the original film. tickets.fringetheatre.ca

THE TEMPEST

Crestwood Community League I 14325-96 Avenue I 2 pm I Pay What You Can I 7:30 pm I $35, $25 students and seniors I Presented by The Freewill Shakespeare Festival. Prospero uses magic to conjure a storm and torment the survivors of a shipwreck. freewillshakespeare.com

TITANIC: THE MUSICAL

Robert Tegler Student Centre, Concordia University I 7128 Ada Boulevard I 7:30 pm I $49.26 I Titanic the Musical follows the story of the passengers & crew on that fateful journey and the very real people who lost their lives. operanuova.ca

YEGPIN PINBALL & ARCADE EXPO

Millennium Place I 2000 Premier Way, Sherwood

Park I Noon–midnight I $30, $20 youth I A show for playing unlimited pinball and arcade games, for buying machines and playing in tournaments. yegpin.com

Sun, June 23

ABRA CADABRA: THE MUSIC OF ABBA Winspear Centre I 4 Sir Winston Churchill Square I 7:30 pm I $70.50–96.50

I Featuring a live band, powerful vocals, dancers, multi-media & costumes, this interactive stage show will have you smiling, moving & singing along to hits such as “Mamma Mia,” “Dancing Queen,” “Take A Chance,” “SOS,” “Waterloo,” “Fernando” & more! winspearcentre.com 780 428 1414

ALBERTA CIRCUS ARTS French Quarter, La Cite Francophone I 7:30 pm I $25–$40 I A festival dedicated to contemporary circus performances, workshops, panels and more. albertacircusarts.com

CANDLELIGHT: A TRIBUTE TO ADELE Triffo Theatre in Allard HallI 11110-104 Avenue I 6 pm I $30–50 I Experience classical musicians performing music from a beautiful vocalist. feverup.com

CANDLELIGHT: A TRIBUTE TO QUEEN Triffo Theatre in Allard Hall I 11110-104 Avenue I 8:30 pm I $50-160 I Experience classical musicians performing music from the classic band Queen. feverup.com

EDMONTON STINGERS VS. CALGARY SURGE

Edmonton Expo Centre I 7515-118 Avenue I 4 pm I $24.50 I Edmonton’s Basketball team. ticketmaster.ca

JOURNEY TO THE ‘80S Jubilations Dinner Theatre, WEM I 5:15 pm I $84.31 adults, $49.90 children I Journey to the time when we were living on a prayer. jubilations.ca/ edmonton-shows 780 484 2424

THE LITTLE MERMAID

Westbury Theatre I 1033084 Avenue I 2 pm & 7:30 pm I 2 pm $25, 7:30 pm $35 adult, $30 youth I

The stage adaptation retains the most beloved songs and moments from the original film. tickets.fringetheatre.ca

PETS IN THE PARK

Beuna Vista Park I 7823131 Street I 9–4 pm I Events throughout the day for you and your furry (or not so furry) friend. edmontonhumanesociety.com

SCOTTISH HIGHLAND GATHERING

3105-101 Street SW I $10 adult I Alberta’s largest highland dance competition, piping and drumming, massed bands, heavy events, clan tents, vendors, and much more. edmontonscottishsociety.org

THE TEMPEST

Crestwood Community League I 14325-96 Avenue I 2 pm I $35, $25 students and seniors I Presented by The Freewill Shakespeare Festival. Prospero uses magic to conjure a storm and torment the survivors of a shipwreck. freewillshakespeare.com

TITANIC: THE MUSICAL

Robert Tegler Student Centre, Concordia University I 7128 Ada Boulevard I 2 pm I $49.26 I Titanic the Musical follows the story of the passengers & crew on that fateful journey and the very real people who lost their lives. operanuova.ca

VINTAGE DAY

Ukrainian Cultural Village I Hwy 16, East of Edmonton, Lamont County I $15 adults, $10 (youth) I Step on the gas, drive back in time, and enjoy a spectacular display of vintage cars, tractors and motorcycles. ukrainianvillage.ca

YEGPIN PINBALL & ARCADE EXPO

Millennium Place I 2000 Premier Way, Sherwood Park I 10 am–5 pm I $25, $15 youth I A show for playing unlimited pinball and arcade games, for buying machines and playing in tournaments. yegpin.com

June

24–June 30

ANTHEM OF LIFE PART 1 Alberta Avenue Community Centre I 9210-118 Avenue I Wed–Sat, 7:30 pm, Sat–Sun, 2 pm I Witness South African Poet Laureate Mazisi Kunene’s Anthem of the Decades: A Zulu Epic, as adapted by Mollel, brought to visual life by multicultural artists collaborating in one of Edmonton’s most ground-breaking companies. theatreprospero.ca/ anthem-of-life-part-1

JOURNEY TO THE ‘80S Jubilations Dinner Theatre, WEM I Journey to the time when we were living on a prayer I Tues, 11 am I $53.83 adults, $49.90 children I Wed, Thurs, 6:30 pm I $84.31 adults, $49.90 children I Fri, Sat, 6:30 pm I $90.97 adults, $49.90 children I Sun, 5:15 pm I $84.31 adults, $49.90 children. 780 484 2424 jubilations.ca/ edmonton-shows

ON GOLDEN POND

Mayfield Dinner Theatre I 16615-109 Avenue I Tues–

Sun 5:30 pm, Sun 10 am

I $129–$145 I A timeless, witty comedy that illustrates the relatable human moments from which life and love are made. mayfieldtheatre.ca 780 483 4051

STEVE FUREY

The Comic Strip I #1646 Bourbon Street, WEM I Thurs 7:30 pm $18–62.50 I Fri, 7:30 and 9:45 pm., $26.50-69.50 I Sat, 7 and 9:30 pm., $26.50–69.50 I Sun, 7 pm, $18.50–62.50. wem.thecomicstrip.ca 780 483 5999

Mon, June 24

THE TEMPEST

Kenilworth Community League I 7104 87 Avenue I 7:30 pm I $35, $25 students and seniors I Presented by The Freewill Shakespeare Festival. Prospero uses magic to conjure a storm and torment the survivors of a shipwreck. freewillshakespeare.com

Tues, June 25

ANDREW GLOVER

Bellamy’s Lounge at Chateau Lacombe I 10111 Bellamy Hill Road I 5 pm I Donation or pay what you can. edmontonjazz.com

CONNOR MISKIMAN

Bellamy’s Lounge at Chateau Lacombe I 10111 Bellamy Hill Road I 10 pm I Donation or pay what you can. Edmontonjazz.com

EDMONTON PROSPECTS BASEBALL VS. WEYBURN BEAVERS

Diamond 9, Centennial Park I 4000 Sherwood Drive, Sherwood Park I 7 pm I Entertaining summer baseball at a community field. prospectsbaseballclub.com

EDMONTON RIVERHAWKS BASEBALL VS. BELLINGH AM BELLS RE/MAX Field I 10233-96 Avenue I 7 pm. riverhawksbaseball.com

ULYSSES OWENS JR Triffo Theatre I 11110-104 Avenue I 7:30 pm I $47.25 I With guest Up and Over Trio. Performer, producer and educator Ulysses Owens Jr. goes the limit in the jazz world and beyond. ticketmaster.ca

THE TEMPEST Kenilworth Community League I 7104-87 Avenue I 7:30 pm I Pay What You Will I Presented by The Freewill Shakespeare Festival. Prospero uses magic to conjure a storm and torment the survivors of a shipwreck. freewillshakespeare.com

Wed, June 26

ANTHONY FUNG QUARTET IN CONCERT Yardbird Suite I 11 Tommy Banks Way I 7 pm. ticketweb.ca

CORY HENRY

The Starlite Room I 10030-102 Street I 7:30 pm I $39-49 I All Ages I With guests The New Standards. Grammy Award Winning Artist, Composer, Producer, Multi-instrumentalist, all around keyboard master, and is the future of music! starliteroom.ca

EDMONTON RIVERHAWKS BASEBALL VS. BELLINGH AM BELLS RE/MAX Field I 10233-96 Avenue I 7 pm. riverhawksbaseball.com

E-TET

Outdoors, La Cite Francophone I 8627 Rue Marie-Anne Gaboury I 12–2 pm I Free. edmontonjazz.com

IFAF WORLD U20 FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

$23.60 per game I $57.50 for Canada pass, $116 for full pass I Canada defends it’s 2023 Championship vs 7 teams from around the world I Commonwealth Stadium I 11000 Stadium Road I Noon, Winner Game 2 vs W Game 3 5 pm. Winner Game 1 vs W Game 4 I Clark Stadium I 11000 Stadium Road I 11 am Loser Game 2 vs L Game 3, 4 pm Loser Game 1 vs L Game 4. ticketmaster.ca

JACOB RABUKA

Bellamy’s Lounge at Chateau Lacombe I 10111 Bellamy Hill Rd I 5 pm I Donation or pay what you can. edmontonjazz.com

MOURAINE

The Starlite RoomTemple I 10030-102 Street I 10:15 pm I $10–15 I All Ages I WCMA nominee and Explore Edmonton ambassador Mouraine is a talented hip-hop artist set for a big breakthrough. starliteroom.ca

PJ PERRY QUARTETJAZZ FEST

Blue Chair Café I 9624-76 Avenue I 6:30 pm. bluechair.ca

THE TEMPEST

Kenilworth Community League I 7104 87 Avenue I 7:30 pm I $35, $25 students and seniors I Presented by The Freewill Shakespeare Festival. Prospero uses magic to conjure a storm and torment the survivors of a shipwreck. freewillshakespeare.com

Thur, June 27

BAILEMOS 2024! THEATRE NIGHTS

Varscona Theatre I 1032983 Avenue I 7 pm I Theatre

$23.76 I There & Dancing

$46.13 I A variety of local multi-cultural talented acts, ranging from Bachata dancing to the unique, rich and entertaining styles of contemporary Latin dancing. eventbrite.ca

BELLBIRD IN CONCERT

Yardbird Suite I 11 Tommy Banks Way I 7 pm I $32. ticketweb.ca

CRISTIAN DE LA LUNA

Bellamy’s Lounge at Chateau Lacombe I 10111 Bellamy Hill Road I 10 pm

I Donation or pay what you can. edmontonjazz.com

EDMONTON PROSPECTS

BASEBALL VS. OKOTOKS DAWGS

Diamond 9, Centennial Park I 4000 Sherwood Drive, Sherwood Park I 7 pm I Entertaining summer baseball at a community field. prospectsbaseballclub.com

EDMONTON RIVERHAWKS

BASEBALL VS. BELLINGHAM BELLS

RE/MAX Field I 10233-96 Avenue I 7 pm. riverhawksbaseball.com

JOE SEMPLE & THE LICORICE STICKS

Outdoors, La Cite Francophone I 8627 Rue Marie-Anne Gaboury I 12–2 pm I Free. edmontonjazz.com

KJETIL MULELID TRIO IN CONCERT

McDougall United Church I 10086 MacDonald Drive I 7 pm I $32 I The trio incorporates that sense of calm, unhurried yet constantly unfolding sound world which is distinctively Scandinavian. ticketweb.ca

ROCK THE PARK WITH CHANTELLE MARIE

Sherbrooke Community League I 13008-122 Avenue I Free I 6–8 pm I Featuring Ryu Yokoo & Jackie Bayne Murray.

SIMON WILLIAMS

Bellamy’s Lounge at Chateau Lacombe I 10111 Bellamy Hill Road I 10 pm I Donation or pay what you can. Edmontonjazz.com

THE TEMPEST

Kenilworth Community League I 7104 87 Avenue I 7:30 pm I $35, $25 students and seniors I Presented by The Freewill Shakespeare Festival. Prospero uses magic to conjure a storm and torment the survivors of a shipwreck. freewillshakespeare.com

VERONICA SWIFT

Triffo Theatre at MacEwan University I 11110-104 Avenue I 6:30 pm I $67 I She’s more than a jazz singer, exploring French and Italian opera, European classical music, bossa nova, blues, industrial rock, funk, and vaudeville. ticketmaster.ca

Fri, June 28

2024 GREAT CANADIAN SHOOT OUT: BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT

Saville Community Centre I 11610-65 Avenue I $10/$20 Weekend pass I The largest youth basketball tournament in western Canada.

BENSURES

Blue Chair Café I 9624-76 Avenue I 7 pm. bluechair.ca

CAGE THE ELEPHANT

Rogers Place I 10220-104 Avenue I 6:30 pm I $98.15. ticketmaster.com

DANA ANDERSON

Bellamy’s Lounge at Chateau Lacombe I 10111 Bellamy Hill Road I 5 pm I Donation welcome. edmontonjazz.com

EDMONTON PROSPECTS BASEBALL VS. WEYBURN BEAVERS

Diamond 9, Centennial Park I 4000 Sherwood Drive, Sherwood Park I 7 pm I Entertaining summer baseball at a community field. prospectsbaseballclub.com

ELEANA CUEVAS/ JEREMY LEDBETTER DUO IN CONCERT

McDougall United Church I 10086 MacDonald Drive I 7 pm I $32 I A unique and very soulful take on Latin American music with a focus on Venezuelan folkloric repertoire. Part of the Jazz fest. ticketweb.ca

THE GET DOWNS –EVENING OF MOTOWN

Spotlight Cabaret I 8217104 Street I 8 pm I $39.95 I Put on your dancing shoes and enjoy an evening of rhythm, soul and blues with these incredible musicians. spotlightcabaret.ca

INQUISITIVE

Union Hall I 6240-99

Street I 9 pm I Almost sold out, remaining tickets

$52.66 I Inquisitive infuses Chinese and many Asian musical elements into his music. unionhall.ca/events

LAKECIA BENJAMIN

The Starlite Room I 10030102 Street I 7:30 pm I $41 I All Ages I With guests Montuno West ft Tot Barriel. Known for her charisma and dynamism as a player, as a composer, she has an inimitable skill of fusing traditional conceptions of jazz, hip hop and soul. starliteroom.ca

LORRAINE KLASSEN

The Yardbird Suite I 11 Tommy Banks Way I 7 pm I $32 I Lorraine electrifies audiences worldwide with her dynamic stage presence and showmanship. ticketweb.ca

NIGHT MOVES: BOB SEGER EXPERIENCE

Pearl Showroom I 12464153 Street I 8 pm I $43.50. ticketmaster.ca

THE DAVE BABCOCK QUARTET FEATURING JACK DE KEYZER

Outdoors, La Cite Francophone I 8627 Rue Marie-Anne Gaboury I 12–2 pm I Free. edmontonjazz.com

THE TEMPEST

Kenilworth Community League I 7104 87 Avenue I 7:30 pm I $35, $25 students and seniors I Presented by The Freewill Shakespeare Festival. Prospero uses magic to conjure a storm and torment the survivors of a shipwreck. freewillshakespeare.com

Sat, June 29

2024 GREAT CANADIAN SHOOT OUT: BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT

Saville Community Centre I 11610-65 Avenue I $10/$20 Weekend pass I The largest youth basketball tournament in western Canada.

AVATAAR & MONEKA

ARABIC JAZZ (DOUBLE BILL)

The Starlite Room I 10030102 Street I 7 pm I $32 I All Ages I AVATAAR’s music is inspired by the deep musical traditions of India, Africa and Brazil, rooted within the framework of modern jazz. Ahmed Moneka’s Afro-Arabic heritage along with Toronto’s own multicultural mix create a distinct, funky, and unique sound. ticketweb.ca

BRICK FEST

Edmonton Expo Centre I 7515-118 Avenue I 9 am–5 pm I Play with building bricks, explore life size models and meet Lego Masters contestants. brickfestlive.com

CIKWES

Outdoors, La Cite

Francophone I 8627 Rue Marie-Anne Gaboury I 12–2 pm I Free. edmontonjazz.com

DAN DAVIS QUARTET

Outdoors, La Cite

Francophone I 8627 Rue Marie-Anne Gaboury I 2–4 pm I Free. edmontonjazz.com

DEAD MAN’S TOWN: TRIBUTE TO SPRINGSTEEN

Pearl Showroom I 12464 153 Street I 8 pm I $38.50. ticketmaster.ca

EDMONTON RIVERHAWKS BASEBALL VS. PORT ANGELES LEFTIES

RE/MAX Field I 10233-96 Avenue I 7 pm. riverhawksbaseball.com

THE GET DOWNS –EVENING OF MOTOWN

Spotlight Cabaret I 8217104 Street I 8 pm I $39.95 I Put on your dancing shoes and enjoy an evening of rhythm, soul and blues with these incredible musicians. spotlightcabaret.ca

GORDON LIGHTFOOT TRIBUTE

Blue Chair Café I 9624-76 Avenue I 7 pm. bluechair.ca

KONRAD AGNES IN CONCERT

McDougall United Church I 10086 MacDonald Drive I 7 pm I $32 I With equal parts precision and feeling, his compositions are inter-woven by his innovative and distinct drumming style. ticketweb.ca

PASQUALE GRASSO IN CONCERT

Yardbird Suite I 11 Tommy Banks Way I 9 pm I $32 I A virtuoso who blends different influences and genres in his amazing performances. ticketweb.ca

THE LADIES OF JAZZ

Bellamy’s Lounge at Chateau Lacombe I 10111

Bellamy Hill Road I 5 pm I Donation or pay what you can. edmontonjazz.com

THE MELISIZWE BROTHERS

Winspear Centre I 4 Sir Winston Churchill Square I 7:30 pm I $63–108 I The Melisizwe Brothers, Marc, Seth and Zacary, have evolved into full-fledged virtuosos, join them as they share their musical influences: traditional and contemporary, soul, R&B, classical, and pop. 780 428 1414

THE TEMPEST

Kenilworth Community League I 7104-87 Avenue I 2 pm I Pay What You Will & 7:30 pm, $35, $25 students and seniors I Presented by The Freewill Shakespeare Festival. Prospero uses magic to conjure a storm and torment the survivors of a shipwreck. freewillshakespeare.com

RUNNING RUNNING

The Starlite RoomTemple I 10030-102 Street I 10:15 pm I $17 I All ages. ticketweb.ca

SIMULATOR SATURDAYS

Alberta Aviation Museum I 11410 Kingsway Drive I 10 am–5 pm I $5 for 20 minutes I Get in the simulator cockpit and fly like top gun. Do barrel rolls, fly at tree top level. albertaaviationmuseum.com

Sun, June 30

2024 GREAT CANADIAN SHOOT OUT: BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT

Saville Community Centre I 11610 65 Avenue I $10/$20 Weekend pass I The largest youth basketball tournament in western Canada.

BRICK FEST

Edmonton Expo Centre I 7515-118 Avenue I 10 am–4 pm I Play with building bricks, explore life size models and meet Lego Masters contestants. brickfestlive.com

EDMONTON RIVERHAWKS BASEBALL VS. PORT ANGELES LEFTIES

RE/MAX Field I 10233-96 Avenue I 1 pm. riverhawksbaseball.com

FASCINATING RHYTHM: EJO MEETS ESO

Winspear Centre I 4 Sir Winston Churchill Square I 2 pm I $34.30 and up, $5 for kids I Edmonton’s finest aspiring young jazz musicians, playing arrangements of well-known tunes, including songs made famous by Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra plus many more. edmontonsymphony.com

780 428 1414

NORBERT KAEL TRIP IN CONCERT

Yardbird Suite I 11 Tommy Banks Way I 7 pm I $32 I Fusion of classical and jazz styles, arranging popular classical pieces into jazz while keeping their original character in a unique way. ticketweb.ca

THE GET DOWNS –EVENING OF MOTOWN Spotlight Cabaret I 8217104 Street I 8 pm I $39.95 I Put on your dancing shoes and enjoy an evening of rhythm, soul and blues with these incredible musicians spotlightcabaret.ca

THE TEMPEST

Kenilworth Community League I 7104-87 Avenue I 2 pm I $35, $25 students and seniors I Presented by The Freewill Shakespeare Festival. Prospero uses magic to conjure a storm and torment the survivors of a shipwreck. freewillshakespeare.com

IFAF WORLD U20

FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

$23.60 per game, $57.50 for Canada pass, $116 for full pass I Canada defends it’s 2023 Championship vs 7 teams from around the world I Commonwealth Stadium I 11000 Stadium Road, Noon, Bronze Medal Game, 5 pm, Gold Medal Game I Clark Stadium I 11000 Stadium Road, 11 am 7th & 8th Place Game, 4 pm 5th & 6th, Place Game. ticketmaster.ca

Stellar EATS

Celebs who gave a forks-up approval of Edmonton’s dining scene

Written by Gene Kosowan

It’s hardly a secret that celebrities don’t exactly beat a path to Edmonton. No doubt our latitude is partly to blame, a point hinted at by singer Iggy Pop some years ago, when he referred to this city as “some outpost up there.” But there’s a funny thing about the star power that shows up for work-related reasons. Most of them wind up having a good time here and much of that has to do with our hospitality, especially when it comes to food.

Take the venerable Bistro Praha, a humble, yet highly-heralded spot renowned for its Czech cuisine, especially its schnitzel, which has earned mondo kudos from the likes of songstress Joni Mitchell, guitarist Randy Bachman, and late actor Kirk Douglas. After a gig one night, Mitchell reportedly showed up just before closing and kept the place hopping until 5 a.m.

Movie star Jessica Biel, while accompanying husband Justin Timberlake on a 2019 concert tour, fell in love with the java at specialty coffee shop Transcend in the Garneau part of town. “Getting hopped up for the show tonight at my favorite Edmonton coffee shop,” she tweeted at the time.

Those endorsements indicate local eateries are doing something right to attract the appetites of A-listers, like the Jonas Brothers, who enjoyed brunch at Old Strathcona’s eatery Pip and Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker, who chowed down on vegan fare at The Buckingham just a block away. And folks are still talking about the time Cyndi Lauper was serenaded on her birthday at Kelly’s Pub during a tour with Cher and Rolling Stones guitarist Ron Wood, who munched on spicy Thai offerings at the now-defunct restaurant The King & I when the legendary band first hit town in 1994.

Ironically, none of the cited celeb faves boast any posh reputations or cater to an elitist clientele, an observation most telling when it comes to Nickelback’s Chad Kroeger. The guitarist reportedly has a huge hankering for bacon mushroom cheeseburgers at Burger Baron’s 118 Avenue location near the old coliseum. ’Nuff said. n

Bistro Praha

The Buckingham

CAMP Cuisine

Once the tent’s pitched, try these tasty meals designed to make the most of the great outdoors

Written by Shima Zonneveld

Honey Butter

Elevate your pancakes.

4 tbsp. salted butter, room temperature

4 tbsp. honey powder

Mix to combine. This butter also work great on toast!

Pancake Mix

Prepare this pancake mix ahead and all you need to bring with you is butter, honey butter, maple syrup and berries.

2 c. all purpose flour

4 tsp. baking powder

½ tsp. kosher salt

¼ c. ground flaxseed

With a trusty camp stove, what tasty meals can be created?

Camping can be more than hot dogs and marshmallows. Included in the following recipes are both ideas you can prepare at home and cook on site for your next camping trip.

¼ c. buttermilk powder

⅓ c. brown sugar

1 tsp. vanilla sugar

Combine all these ingredients, stir and pour into a jar or bag. Pop this into your food bin along with a few other ingredients and you are good to go.

On site, in a bowl, add two cups of water to your pancake mix and stir to combine.

Set your camp stove burner to a low/medium flame and add a pat of butter to a pan until it has melted. Using a cookie scoop (any size works, tiny pancakes are fun), drop as many scoops that fit in the pan. Let them cook until tiny bubbles appear on the top of the pancake. Flip the pancakes and cook for another two minutes.

Serve with any topping of choice! Some ideas might include maple syrup and fruit, chocolate spread and bananas, nut butter and honey, honey butter and raspberries.

Images by Brenda Lakeman Photography

Apres Camp Set-Up Soup

Pictured on page 22

The tent is set up, it’s late and getting dark. Time to warm up the soup previously made at home and to enjoy dinner or late night nourishment after travel time and camp set-up.

4 tbsp. olive oil

¼ onion, finely chopped

1 c. carrot, sliced and halved

1 ½ tsp. fresh rosemary, finely chopped pinch of dried red pepper flakes

8 small or 1 large potato, chopped (if it is a thin-skinned potato, no need to peel)

Tahini & Chocolate Quick Bread

Bake this quick bread before the camping trip and you have a great hiking snack, a before bed snack or a yum breakfast slice with some hot chocolate or coffee.

2 ripe bananas, unpeeled (they can be frozen, just use them defrosted along with their liquid)

½ c. packed dark brown sugar

¼ c. avocado oil

¼ c. tahini

1 large egg

1 tsp. vanilla extract

½ c. all purpose flour

¼ c. cocoa

½ tsp. kosher salt

½ tsp. baking soda

½ c. semi-sweet chocolate chips

1/3 c. crushed up sesame candy or 1 package (set aside

1 tbsp. for the topping)

Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line a loaf tin with two pieces of parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal of the bread. Set aside. Using either a whisk or a hand mixer, blend together the bananas and the tahini. Add in the oil, egg, sugar and vanilla. Mix to combine.

Add the flour, cocoa, salt, baking soda and whisk or mix to combine. Stir in the chocolate chips and the sesame candy. Pour the batter into the prepared baking sheet, smooth out the top and give the pan a tap on the counter to knock any air bubbles out. Sprinkle the reserved sesame candy over the top.

Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until a skewer comes out almost clean.

Cool completely in the pan on a cooling rack. Use the parchment sleeves to lift out of the tin. Wrap well for transport and slice on site when ready to eat and enjoy.

1 c. canned mixed beans (freeze the remainder of the can for next time)

¾ c. pasta

½ tsp. powdered chicken stock or paste

1 tsp. kosher salt

½ tsp. freshly ground black pepper

1 bag of tortilla chips to serve

In a medium to large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, celery and the rosemary. Cook for eight minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the red pepper flakes, chicken stock, salt and pepper. Cook for one to two minutes, until fragrant. Add the potato and beans along with two cups of water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until the potatoes are cooked.

In a separate pot, cook pasta, drain and set aside. Pack up the soup and the pasta in separate containers. Add together on site and warm up before serving. Add salt and pepper if required and crunch tortilla chips on top before serving.

Camping Calzones

These are great ways to design your own camping meal, requiring quick cooking with many possible flavour combinations.

Flavour combinations:

l Mozzarella, tomato, basil

l Pesto, shredded cooked chicken, gouda cheese

l Tomato sauce, pepperoni, mozzarella

l Pear, gouda cheese, pine nuts, basil

l Ricotta, nectarine, honey

There is no end to the flavour combinations that can happen with these calzones.

In a large skillet over medium heat on the camp stove, place one tortilla or flatbread in the pan. Add in desired toppings, a pinch of salt and ground black pepper and fold in half. Cook until the bread is golden brown, flip and finish cooking the other side. The cheese should be melted and the calzone golden brown on each side.

Keep cooking until everyone has their calzones! n

Just Add garnish

When it comes to summer drinks, you can’t go wrong with classic cocktails

Bartenders and mixologists love to experiment with what’s in the cabinet to come up with new drinks all the time. While we welcome diversity in all their forms, you can’t go wrong with some classic combos that have stood the test of time. Those wanting to go old-school on cocktails might want to try a few legendary options, some of which have been around for decades.

Mint Julep

Best known as the choice cocktail of the Kentucky Derby, this concoction is usually served in a rocks glass or more appropriately in a silver julep cup. Use a slightly higher-proof bourbon to keep the crushed ice from diluting the beverage to quickly.

¼ oz. simple syrup

2 oz. bourbon

7 mint leaves Mint sprig for garnish

Angostura bitters for garnish (optional)

In a Julep cup or rocks glass, lightly muddle the mint leaves in the simple syrup. Add the bourbon then pack the glass tightly with crushed ice. Stir until the cup is frosted on the outside. Top with more crushed ice to form an ice dome, and garnish with a mint sprig and a few drops of bitters (optional).

Strawberry Basil Smash

Strawberries and fresh basil are smashed together until fragrant in this bourbon-based cocktail that’s perfect for those hot summer days just around the corner.

¼ c. fresh strawberries, cut into chunks

5 leaves fresh basil

1 tbsp. lemon juice

2 tsp. simple syrup

3 oz. bourbon

½ cup ice, or as needed

3 oz. sparkling water, or as needed

Muddle strawberries, basil, lemon juice, and simple syrup together in a cocktail glass until smashed together and fragrant. Add bourbon and ice, then stir to combine. Top with sparkling water.

Pink Paloma

Pictured left

One of the most popular drinks in Mexico, this concoction has become a hit for its combination of tequila with fruit juice, adding a tarty kick to the imbibing experience.

2 oz. tequila

2 oz. pink grapefruit juice

2 oz. sparkling water

¼ oz. lime juice

¼ oz. simple syrup

1 pinch sea salt

1 lime wedge for garnish ice cubes

Fill a glass with ice cubes, then add the tequila, lime juice and salt. Fill the rest of the glass with pink grapefruit juice, then garnish with a lime wedge.

Lime Margarita

This cocktail has a complicated history, allegedly created in 1938 by a Mexican restaurateur to impress a showgirl named Margaret, although another story has it that it was invented in the 1940s in Tijuana and named after Rita Hayworth, whose real name was Margarita Casino. Regardless of the past, made correctly, this beverage’s taste is timeless.

1 wedge lime

1 teaspoon coarse sea salt, or as needed

1 cup ice cubes, or as needed

2 oz. white tequila

1 ½ oz. triple sec

1 oz. fresh lime juice

1 slice lime

Moisten the rim of a glass with a lime wedge. Sprinkle salt onto a plate. Lightly dip the moistened rim into the salt. Place a large ice cube in the glass and freeze the prepared glass until ready to serve. Fill a cocktail shaker with fresh ice. Add tequila, triple sec, and lime juice. Cover and shake vigorously until the outside of the shaker has frosted. Strain margarita into the chilled glass and garnish with a slice of lime.

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This legendary concoction isn’t indigenous to Tahiti; the nation’s Polynesian heritage inspired restaurant chain Trader Vic to invent the beverage in the 1940s. This one’s the standard that accentuates the qualities of white and dark rum, when balanced with the citrus elements and will let your tastebuds realize why this is such a classic.

1 ¼ oz. white rum

¾ oz. orange curaçao

¾ oz. lime juice, freshly squeezed

½ oz. orgeat syrup ½ oz. dark rum lime wheel for garnish mint sprig for garnish

Add the white rum, curaçao, lime juice and orgeat into a shaker with crushed ice and shake lightly for a few seconds. Pour into a double rocks glass and float the dark rum over the top. Shake and serve over crushed ice and garnish with a lime wheel and mint sprig. n

Mai Tai

A Citrus Celebration

When life gives you lemons, commemorate the occasion this summer

Written by Shima Zonneveld

Images by Georgie Devlin, Karolina Grabowska, Julia Zolotova; Pexels

It’s amazing how such a sour fruit like a lemon could have a sweet impact on the future of children’s lives. That irony may not have been lost on Houston’s entrepreneurial couple Michael and Lisa Holthouse, who somehow came up with the idea that lemonade could not only treat youngsters’ taste buds, but could also teach them a few things about capitalism. In 2007, they put that notion to the test by supplying children in the city with tools and materials on how they could run their own l emonade stands. So, on Sunday, May 6 that year, Lemonade Day was born.

It wasn’t long before the day went national and the date moved to later that summer a few years later. This year, the event takes place Tuesday,

Aug. 20 as an estimated 250,000 kids across the U.S. learn a thing or two about business, under the guidance of Lemonade Day, now a recognized charity. In Canada, northern Alberta also uses the same playbook written by the Holthouses, offering programs in dozens of communities from Ashmont to Widewater/ Canyon Creek. This year, Alberta participants celebrate Lemonade Day on Saturday, June 15.

Definitely not ignored in all of these entrepreneurial campaigns is the concoction that inspired Lemonade Day in the first place. To that end, the movers and shakers of the U.S. charity have made public their personal favourite Lemonade recipes, including the most popular one known to ardent citrus sippers.

The Most Popular Lemonade Recipe Of All Time

Because it’s simple and requires fewer ingredients than other lemonade concoctions, this recipe is one that’s most widely used across North America.

1 ¾ c. of sugar

8 c. water

5-6 lemons

In a saucepan, mix the sugar and a cup of water and bring to a boil. Remove from heat to cool at room temperature, before putting it in the refrigerator to chill. Squeeze the lemons, and remove the seeds (removing pulp is optional), then in another container, mix with the rest of the water and the saucepan mixture. Chill until ready to serve.

Chef Alex Guarnashelli’s Delicious Lemonade Lemonade Day is particularly fond of this recipe by New York-based Guarnashelli, who currently holds court in the kitchen of that city’s Butter restaurant, a posh eatery known for its steaks. The chef, whose reputation exploded after winning an Iron Chef competition, often provides this recipe for charitable purposes.

5-6 lemons

4-5 limes

½ c. honey

¼ tsp. coarsely ground black pepper

1 lemon and 1 lime, each sliced into ½-inch thick rounds

1 c. chilled lemon-lime soda

Pour lemon juice, lime juice, and honey into a large container with a seal, then cover and shake to mix, before refrigerating for an hour. Fill a pitcher with water, with the lemon and lime slices and stir while adding the soda. Add the container ingredients and stir thoroughly. Serve immediately.

LEMON AIDS

l Roughly 5-6 lemons will give you a cup of juice. Similarly, 8 limes will yield the same amount of fluid.

Mint Lemonade

For a drink that’s a bit more exotic, Lemonade Day also recommends this particular recipe from pickledplum.com, a culinary website dedicated to creating Japanese fare.

6 lemons

¼ c. granulated sugar

6 c. cold water

30-40 mint leaves ice cubes

Mix sugar with half a cup of water in a saucepan, then cook until the sugar is dissolved, then let cool. Squeeze the lemons and add, with four cups of water, to a pitcher. Add the saucepan mixture and ice cubes to cool pitcher contents. In a glass, place up to 10 mint leaves and add the mixed lemonade. Let it steep for a few minutes before drinking. n

l If using artificial sweetener, no two varieties are alike. A teaspoon of sucralose is pretty much the same as that for sugar, for example.

But a packet of aspartame and saccharine is equivalent to a tablespoon of sugar, while a teaspoon of stevia roughly equals eight teaspoons of sugar.

l For additional information on Lemonade Day, head to lemonadeday.org.

Succulence Worth Scooping

Check out these unique cone-toppers across the capital region

Written by Paula E. Kirman

The capital region boasts a growing number of craft ice cream makers. These purveyors of creamy, cold goodness offer flavours that are unique, culturally-inspired, and feature local ingredients.

Cold Brew Coffee

Cold brew coffee is an excellent summer drink, and it can also be enjoyed in ice cream form. Kind Ice Cream’s Cold Brew Coffee is reminiscent of drinking an actual cup of cold brew, thanks to steeping beans from local roasters Roasti Coffee Co. A scoop is both refreshing and invigorating. The ice cream’s complex coffee flavour and caffeine boost is a great mid-afternoon pick-me-up.

Filipino Neapolitan

Many ice cream lovers grew up enjoying Neapolitan, that triple flavour power pack of chocolate, strawberry, and vanilla. Yelo’d has created a Filipino version that tastes totally different–and is totally delicious. Filipino Neapolitan features ube (purple yam that tastes mildly nutty with notes of vanilla), pandan (a tropical plant with a delicate nutty and sweet flavour), and mangaa (mango).

Rose Saffron Pistachio

On Twice Cream’s website, the rose saffron pistachio is described as “a cross-cultural Persian, Middle Eastern, South Asian, Turkish delight.” The delicate flavour of rosewater supports the salted pistachio nuts and colourful ribbons of muddled saffron. The subtle rosewater and saffron provide the perfect counterpoint to the pistachios, for an unforgettable ice cream experience.

Wild Blueberry

An unassuming storefront in Edmonton’s Parkallen neighbourhood, Annie Rue Ice Cream is named after two Annies, and this wild blueberry flavour honours them both for their many hours of blueberry picking. Blended with blueberries through and through, this small batch delight is a popular menu selection.

Sea Salt & Goat Milk Caramel

One of Made by Marcus’s signature flavours, this concoction is the perfect solution to cravings for something sweet and salty. A generous amount of salted caramel is woven throughout the decadently rich goat milk base. The goat milk used to create the ice cream’s base hails from Alberta’s Fairwinds Farm.

Belgian Chocolate

Including Belgian Chocolate on a list of unique ice cream flavours might seem a little–ahem– “vanilla,” but Pinocchio Ice Cream’s version has depth and complexity that goes beyond just this being another chocolate ice cream. Made with Alberta cream, the ice cream isn’t too sweet and has a fabulous texture.

London Fog

Another ice cream based on a hot drink, White Rabbit Ice Cream’s London fog uses Earl Grey tea sourced from Edmonton’s Vintage Fork Loose Leaf Tea. The tea is steeped for 36 hours and the result is flavorful goodness in ice cream form. Those who enjoy the hot drink should definitely give this a try. Even for those who aren’t tea drinkers, this is a great choice for a scoop of something different.

Cookie Dough Bowl

Head to the walk-up window of gigi’s ice cream, located by The Cheesecake Cafe in Spruce Grove, for a simultaneous, incredible scoop and edible accessory. Chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream served in a freshly-baked chocolate chip cookie dough bowl, one of many flavours inspired by The Cheesecake Café’s dessert inventory. “Signature white chocolate raspberry, turtle and strawberry cheesecake ice creams are created using the same ingredients we use for the Cafe’s cheesecakes of the same name,” says Bobbi Beeson, owner of both establishments. n

LOCATIONS

Annie Rue Ice Cream 6531 111 St. NW Edmonton annierue.ca

gigi’s ice cream 96 Campsite Road Spruce Grove instagram.com/gigis_icecream

Kind Ice Cream

Edmonton 12017 102 Ave. NW 9551 76 Ave. NW 6507 112 Ave. NW kindicecream.ca

Made By Marcus 10426 82 Ave. NW 10429 121 St. NW Edmonton madebymarcus.ca

Pinocchio Ice Cream

Pinocchio Ice Cream is available at a number of retailers, restaurants, and cafés in the Capital region and beyond. pinocchioicecream.ca/locations

Twice Cream 10983 127 St. NW Edmonton twicecream.ca

White Rabbit Ice Cream 10546 110 St. NW Edmonton whiterabbiticecream.com

Yelo’d Ice Cream & Bake Shoppe 101-10324 82 Ave. NW Edmonton www.yelod.ca

Wheels for MEALS

There’s dining out, and then there’s dining way out…

Written by Paula E. Kirman

Families take day trips to get away from it all, if just for a short while. It’s a bonus if a beach, music festival or heritage site is on the itinerary, but how far would folks travel just to nosh? With that in mind, we mapped out a few eateries featuring unique epicurean experiences surrounding St. Albert and the region. Using a series of pre-determined ranges extending up to 200 km away, and basing results on reviews from travelling patrons on the likes of TripAdvisor and Yelp!, we selected one notable spot within each area that might be enticing enough for folks to hit the road. Here’s a look at a few establishments we came up with:

0-25 km: Chartier

Beaumont’s Chartier presents French-Canadian food with style and substance. The extensive menus include a brunch featuring an epic, huge cinnamon bun. Lunch and dinner features several options for different appetites and budgets, from a smoked meat sandwich and chicken pot pie to the gigantic and decadent lobster tail poutine. An onsite bakery also specializes in sourdough-based bread and treats. This establishment’s clientele is so loyal, that when the restaurant was faced with having to close last year, an anonymous donor invested enough to keep Chartier going.

25-50 km: New Diamond Restaurant

New Diamond Restaurant has been a mainstay in Legal for over three decades. Serving up common Asian-Canadian fare from chicken chow mein to ginger beef, the eatery has earned online raves for its quality, portions, and service. Milton Ng, a Vancouver-based filmmaker and one of the original owner’s sons, is currently producing an “actionzombie” film based on growing up in a small town and working at the restaurant. The film’s crowdfunding campaign video features footage of original owner Paul Ng talking about how he treated customers like friends. When it comes to Legal’s local legacy, New Diamond is a gem.

50-100 km: Mamas’ in the Kitchen

Like the name of the restaurant implies, fans of this popular diner in Alberta Beach enjoy meals reminiscent of home cooking, served in abundantly large portions. Some come for the all-day breakfast, while others rave about the fish and chips. Service also tends to be wonderful, even during peak busy times. Definitely worth a drive for people who like diner food in large quantities.

100-150 km: Tollers Bistro

Numerous online reviews note that Tollers Bistro in Lacombe has excellent coffee and donuts. However, the menu is far more extensive with a variety of sandwiches, wraps, burgers, soups, salads, rice and noodle bowls, and pasta. Bring the kids, because there is a menu for smaller people 12 and under. If you want to stop in for a coffee - which means choosing from a solid list that includes espresso-based drinks, teas, and drip coffee - consider pairing it with breakfast, which features a selection of omelettes, “benedicts,” waffles, French toast, and more.

150-200 km: Brenda’s Cozy Café

Listed by TripAdviser as the number one restaurant in Stettler, Brenda’s Cozy Café serves up fresh and reasonably-priced lunches, coffees, and treats. There is a variety of hot and cold sandwiches, as well as a market with items like bread, jellies, jams, and a cinnamon spread that is apparently quite popular. Everything is made by Brenda, the café’s chef and namesake. Online reviewers note the restaurant’s cozy atmosphere and home-cooked food, especially the soups and sandwiches. n

LOCATIONS

Chartier 102- 5012, 50th Street Beaumont, AB dinechartier.com

Mamas’ in the Kitchen Restaurant and Catering 4728 47 Street Alberta Beach facebook.com/p/Mamas-In-The-Kitchen-Restuarantand-Catering-100062295081736

Tollers Bistro 2-4801 63 Street, Bay 2 Lacombe, AB tollersbistro.com

New Diamond Restaurant 4940 50 Avenue Legal, AB facebook.com/p/New-Diamond-Restaurant100077680613858

Brenda’s Cozy Cafe 4911 50 Street Stettler, AB brendascozycafe.com

2024 GREAT CANADIAN SHOOT OUT:BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT

Saville Community Centre I 11610 65 Avenue I $10/$20 Weekend pass I The largest youth basketball tournament in western Canada.

DAYGLO ABORTIONS

JULY Events

Mon, July 1

CANADA DAY

Downtown Fort Saskatchewan I Kick off things with a pancake breakfast and parade, followed by activities, entertainment, live music, a car show and shine, fireworks, and much more. fortsask.ca

CANADA DAY

Stony Plain & Parkland Pioneer Museum I 512041 Avenue, Stony Plain I 10 am–3 pm I Activities include a ArtWalk, kids’ activities, live entertainment, a car show and shine, food trucks, and birthday cake. stonyplain.com

CANADA DAY

Alberta Legislature Grounds I 10800-97 Avenue NW I 10 am–7 pm I In celebration of Canada’s birthday, the Alberta Legislature hosts a variety of activities for the whole family. assembly.ab.ca/visit/ events/canada-day

CANADA DAY WEEKEND

Alberta Railway Museum I 24215-34 Street. albertarailwaymuseum.com 780 472 6229

CANADA DAY

Four Seasons Park, Beaumont I 6 pm–11 pm

I Celebrate Canada and kick off the summer in style with a full day of

activities, live entertainment, and food trucks, finishing off with spectacular fireworks. beaumont.ab.ca

CANADA DAY

Centennial Park I 100 Athabasca Avenue, Devon I 12:30 pm–3 pm I Entertainment, free hot dogs, a watermelon eating contest, games, face painting, and more. Parade beginning at 9:30 am. devon.ca

CANADA DAY

Broadmoor Lake Park, Sherwood Park I Celebrate Canada’s birthday at Strathcona County’s largest festival, with family activities, performances, and fun for everyone. strathcona.ca/departments/ recreation-parks-and-culture/ special-events

CANADA DAY

Jubilee Park I 510 Grove Drive, Spruce Grove I 9 am–late I A pancake breakfast at 9am, followed by all-day family fun with activities throughout the community. sprucegrove.org/community/ events/canada-day

CANADA DAY

Various locations around St. Albert I Event goers can enjoy activities, games, food during the day and live music and fireworks in the evening. stalbert.ca/rec/community/ events/canada

The Starlite Room I 10030102 Street I All ages I 3 pm I $30.32 I With Dr. Know "All Jacks" and guests. starliteroom.ca

EDMONTON RIVERHAWKS BASEBALL VS. PORT ANGELES LEFTIES

RE/MAX Field I 10233-96 Avenue I 7 pm. riverhawksbaseball.com

EDMONTON STINGERS VS. SASKATCHEWAN RATTLERS

Edmonton Expo Centre I 7515-118 Avenue I 4 pm I $24.50 I First home game of the season! ticketmaster.ca

THE TEMPEST

Lessard Community League I 17404 57 Avenue I 7:30 pm I $35, $25 students and seniors I Presented by The Freewill Shakespeare Festival. Prospero uses magic to conjure a storm and torment the survivors of a shipwreck. freewillshakespeare.com

July 1-7

JOURNEY TO THE 80’S

Jubilations Dinner Theatre, WEM I Journey to the time when we were living on a prayer I Wed, Thurs 6:30 pm I $84.31 adults, $49.90 children I Fri, Sat, 6:30 pm, $90.97 adults, $49.90 children I Sun, 5:15 pm, $84.31 adults, $49.90 children. jubilations.ca/ edmonton-shows 780 484 2424

Tues, July 2

ANTHEM OF LIFE PART 1

Alberta Avenue Community Centre I 9210 118 Avenue I 7:30 pm I Witness South African Poet Laureate Mazisi Kunene’s Anthem of the Decades: A Zulu Epic, as adapted by Mollel, brought to visual life by multicultural artists collaborating in one of Edmonton's most

ground-breaking companies. theatreprospero.ca/ anthem-of-life-part-1

THE TEMPEST

Lessard Community League I 17404-57 Avenue I 7:30 pm I Pay what you will I Presented by The Freewill Shakespeare Festival. Prospero uses magic to conjure a storm and torment the survivors of a shipwreck. freewillshakespeare.com

Wed, July 3

ANTHEM OF LIFE PART 1

Alberta Avenue Community Centre I 9210-118 Avenue I 7:30 pm I Witness South African Poet Laureate Mazisi Kunene’s Anthem of the Decades: A Zulu Epic, as adapted by Mollel, brought to visual life by multicultural artists collaborating in one of Edmonton's most ground-breaking companies. theatreprospero.ca/ anthem-of-life-part-1

QUALICO PATIO SERIES

Festival Place I 100 Festival Way, Sherwood Park I 7pm–10 pm I Art on the lakeside patio with live music. Two shows a night. festivalplace.ca

THE TEMPEST

Lessard Community League I 17404 57

Avenue I 7:30 pm I $35, $25 students and seniors I Presented by The Freewill Shakespeare Festival. Prospero uses magic to conjure a storm and torment the survivors of a shipwreck. freewillshakespeare.com

Thur, July 4

CULTURAL CAMPFIRES

Shikaoi Park I 4905-51 Avenue, Stony Plain I Listen to stories from around the world and connect with people in our community. stonyplain.com

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

LIONEL RAULT

Blue Chair Café I 9624-76

Avenue I 6:30 pm. bluechair.ca

THE TEMPEST

Lessard Community League I 17404-57

Avenue I 7:30 pm I $35, $25 students and seniors I Presented by The Freewill Shakespeare Festival. Prospero uses magic to conjure a storm and torment the survivors of a shipwreck. freewillshakespeare.com

Fri, July 5

EDMONTON RIVERHAWKS BASEBALL VS. KAMLOOPS NORTHPAWS RE/MAX Field I 10233-96 Avenue I 7pm. riverhawksbaseball.com

EDMONTON STINGERS VS. VANCOUVER BANDITS

Edmonton Expo Centre I 7515–118 Avenue I 7 pm I $24.50 I Edmonton’s basketball team. ticketmaster.ca

EDMONTON INTERNATIONAL STREET PERFORMERS FESTIVAL

Sir Winston Churchiil Square I 102 Avenue & 100 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

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

HOOP FEST 3 X 3

Fan Park at Ice District I 10101-104 Avenue I Enjoy FIBA 3x 3 Women’s Series, A 3 x 3 Basketball World Tour, or sign your team up to participate in the tournament. donorthevents.ca/ hoopcity3x3

JERSEY BOULEVAD –TRIBUTE TO BON JOVI & JOURNEY

Pearl Showroom I 12464153 Street I 8pm I $38. ticketmaster.ca

SUMMERFEST

5240-54 Avenue, Sangudo, AB I Live Music, family friendly activities, fireworks, amazing food all on the banks of the winding Pembina River. sangudo.net/summerfest24

THE TEMPEST

Lessard Community League I 17404-57 Avenue I 7:30 pm I $35, $25 students and seniors I Presented by The Freewill Shakespeare Festival. Prospero uses magic to conjure a storm and torment the survivors of a shipwreck. freewillshakespeare.com

YOUNG JONN Union Hall I 6240-99 Street I 7pm I $49-115. unionhall.ca/events

Sat, July 6

EDMONTON JERK FESTIVAL

Queen Mary Park I 11820107 Avenue I 12–9pm I A fun day consisting of all things jerk, the authentic Jamaican style. edmonton-jerk-festival. square.site

EDMONTON RIVERHAWKS BASEBALL VS. KAMLOOPS NORTHPAWS RE/MAX Field I 10233-96 Avenue I 7pm. riverhawksbaseball.com

EDMONTON INTERNATIONAL STREET PERFORMERS FESTIVAL

Sir Winston Churchiil Square I 102 Avenue & 100 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

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

GILAS LEGENDS

CANADA TOUR

Edmonton Expo Centre I 7515-118 Avenue I 1 pm

I $24.35 I Emerge Cup Finals, 1 pm I Swoosh Special Match, 3 pm I Philippines National Team vs Edmonton 5 pm. ticketmaster.ca

GOWAN

River Cree Resort & Casino I 300 East Lapotac Boulevard, Enoch I 9 pm I

$39.99 I Lawrence Gowan is a multi-talented musician and performer known for his electrifying live shows and soaring vocals. ticketmaster.ca

HOOP FEST 3 X 3

Fan Park at Ice District I 10101-104 Avenue I Enjoy FIBA 3x 3 Women’s Series, A 3 x 3 Basketball World Tour, or sign your team up to participate in the tournament. donorthevents.ca/ hoopcity3x3

MONATIK

Union Hall I 6240-99

Street I 7pm I All ages I $110.55 I Monatik is one of the most popular pop stars in Ukraine. He is known for his catchy pop tunes and collaborations with other popular Ukrainian artists. unionhall.ca/events

MUTTSTOCK

Eastwood Community League I 11803-86 Street

I 11am–6pm I Muttstock is a family-friendly festival that combines all manner of dog-related activities, vendors, and information with live music and entertainment. muttstock.com

SIMULATOR SATURDAYS

Alberta Aviation Museum I 11410 Kingsway Drive I 10 am-5 pm I $5 for 20 minutes I Get in the simulator cockpit and fly like top gun. Do barrel rolls, fly at tree top level. albertaaviationmuseum.com

THE MICHAEL JACKSON HISTORY SHOW

Arden Theatre, 5 St. Anne Street I 7:30 pm I Starting at $80.73 I Full scale production of the king of pop! tickets.stalbert.ca

SUMMERFEST

5240-54 Avenue, Sangudo, AB I Live Music, familyfriendly activities, fireworks, amazing food all on the banks of the winding Pembina River. sangudo.net/summerfest24

SWEET ESCAPE “LOST IN CANDYLAND”

Al Shamal Shriners I 14511142 Street I 10 pm I $33.28 I Get ready to immerse yourself in a world of Soca and dancehall, while surrounded by sweets treats and fairytales. eventbrite.ca

TEENAGE MUTANT KUNG FU TURTLES

Jubilations Dinner Theatre, WEM I 11am I $49.90 adults, $46.57 children I They’ve lost their groove, crime is all around them and they are uninspired to stop it. Who will save the day? jubilations.ca/ edmonton-shows

780 484 2424

THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG

The Citadel Theatre I 9828-101 A Avenue I 7:30 pm I $40–120 I A 1920s murder mystery, but as the title suggests, everything that can go wrong… does! citadeltheatre.com

780 425 1820

THE TEMPEST

Lessard Community League I 17404-57 Avenue I 2 pm Pay What You Will & 7:30 pm $35, $25 students and seniors I Presented by The Freewill Shakespeare Festival. Prospero uses

magic to conjure a storm and torment the survivors of a shipwreck. freewillshakespeare.com

WHEELER WALKER JR

Midway I 6107-104 Street I 7pm I $62.78 I The artist behind three albums of country music noted for their comedic tone and offensive, off-color lyrical topics. ticketweb.ca

Sun, July 7

EDMONTON PROSPECTS

BASEBALL VS. FORT MCMURRAY GIANTS

Diamond 9, Centennial Park I 4000 Sherwood Drive, Sherwood Park I 2 pm I Entertaining summer baseball at a community field.

prospectsbaseballclub.com

EDMONTON RIVERHAWKS BASEBALL VS. KAMLOOPS NORTHPAWS

RE/MAX Field I 10233-96 Avenue I 1pm. riverhawksbaseball.com

EDMONTON STINGERS VS. BRAMPTON HONEY BADGERS

Edmonton Expo Centre I 7515-118 Avenue I 4 pm I $24.50 I Edmonton’s basketball team. ticketmaster.ca

EDMONTON INTERNATIONAL STREET PERFORMERS FESTIVAL

Sir Winston Churchiil Square I 102 Avenue & 100 Street I Free, but passthe-hat for donations I A free-flowing festival featuring dozens of performers, magicians, jugglers, mimes, and much more. edmontonstreetfest.com

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

HISTORIC FESTIVAL AND DOORS OPEN EDMONTON Various locations I Celebrate the history of many cultures, sites, and traditions of the Edmonton area. Participate in bus or walking tours of gardens, natural areas, cemeteries, and neighbourhoods. This year’s theme is Innovation. Events are held throughout the city. historicedmonton.ca

HOOP FEST 3 X 3

Fan Park at Ice District I 10101-104 Avenue I Enjoy FIBA 3x 3 Women’s Series, A 3 x 3 Basketball World Tour, or sign your team up to participate in the tournament. donorthevents.ca/ hoopcity3x3

SUMMERFEST

5240-54 Avenue, Sangudo, AB I Music, family friendly activities, fireworks, amazing food all on the banks of the winding Pembina River. sangudo.net/summerfest24

THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG

The Citadel Theatre I 9828 -101 A Avenue I 7:30 pm I $40–120 I A 1920s murder mystery, but as the title suggests, everything that can go wrong…does! citadeltheatre.com 780 425 1820

THE TEMPEST

Lessard Community League I 17404-57 Avenue I 2pm I $35, $25 students and seniors I Presented by The Freewill Shakespeare Festival. Prospero uses magic to conjure a storm and torment the survivors of a shipwreck. freewillshakespeare.com

July 8–14

DERRICK STROUP

The Comic Strip I#1646 Bourbon Street, WEM I Thurs, 7:30 pm, $18-62.50 I Fri, 7:30 and 9:45pm., $26.50-69.50 I Sat, 7 and 9:30 pm, $26.50–69.50 I Sun, 7pm, $18.50–62.50. wem.thecomicstrip.ca 780 483 5999

EDMONTON INTERNATIONAL STREET PERFORMERS FESTIVAL

Sir Winston Churchiil Square I 102 Avenue & 100 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

HISTORIC FESTIVAL AND DOORS OPEN EDMONTON

Various locations I July 7–14 I Celebrate the history of many cultures, sites, and traditions of the Edmonton area. Participate in bus or walking tours of gardens, natural areas, cemeteries, and neighbourhoods. This year’s theme is Innovation. Events are held throughout the city. historicedmonton.ca

JOURNEY TO THE 80’S Jubilations Dinner Theatre, WEM I Journey to the time when we were living on a prayer I Wed, Thurs, 6:30 pm, $84.31 adults, $49.90 children I Sat, 6:30 pm, $90.97 adults, $49.90 children I Sun, 5:15pm, $84.31 adults, $49.90 children. jubilations.ca/ edmonton-shows 780 484 2424

ON GOLDEN POND

Mayfield Dinner Theatre

I 16615-109 Avenue I Tues–Sun 5:30 pm, Wed & Sun 10 am I Starting at $95.55 I A timeless, witty comedy that illustrates the relatable human moments from which life and love are made. mayfieldtheatre.ca

780 483 4051

THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG

The Citadel Theatre I 9828- 101 A Avenue I $40–120 I Tues–Sun, 7:30 pm I Sat & Sun, 1:30 pm I A 1920s murder mystery, but as the title suggests, everything that can go wrong…does! citadeltheatre.com

780 425 1820

Mon, July 8

SHAKEY GRAVES

Midway I 6107-104 Street I 7pm I $58.16 I Shakey Graves, aka Alejandro Rose-Garcia from Austin, Texas, plays a gnarly composite of blues and folk as a one-man-band of epic sonic proportions. ticketweb.ca

THE TEMPEST

Sherbrooke Community League I 13008-122 Avenue I 7:30 pm I $35, $25 students and seniors I Presented by The Freewill Shakespeare Festival.

Prospero uses magic to conjure a storm and torment the survivors of a shipwreck. freewillshakespeare.com

Tues, July 9

EDMONTON STINGERS VS. CALGARY SURGE

Edmonton Expo Centre I 7515-118 Avenue I 7pm I $24.50 I Edmonton’s basketball team. ticketmaster.ca

THE TEMPEST

Sherbrooke Community League I 13008-122

Avenue I 7:30 pm I Pay what you will I Presented by The Freewill Shakespeare Festival. Prospero uses magic to conjure a storm and torment the survivors of a shipwreck. freewillshakespeare.com

Wed, July 10

BATHS AND BARS: WALKING TOUR

La Prosiutteria YEG I 10906-105 Avenue I 7pm I Free I Join us for a Wednesday evening stroll down memory lane, visiting the pubs, clubs, and tubs of yestergay! eventbrite.ca

EDMONTON PROSPECTS

BASEBALL VS. LETHBRIDGE BULLS

Diamond 9, Centennial Park I 4000 Sherwood Drive, Sherwood Park I 7 pm I Entertaining summer baseball at a community field. prospectsbaseballclub.com

QUALICO PATIO SERIES

Festival Place I 100 Festival Way, Sherwood Park I 7pm–10 pm I Art on the lakeside patio with live music. Two shows a night. festivalplace.ca

THE TEMPEST

Sherbrooke Community League I 13008 122

Avenue I 7:30 pm I $35, $25 students and seniors I Presented by The Freewill Shakespeare Festival. Prospero uses magic to conjure a storm and torment the survivors of a shipwreck. freewillshakespeare.com

VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE

Walterdale Theatre I 10322-83 Avenue I 8 pm I $25 I Aging siblings and unfortunate roommates, Vanya and Sonia, bicker daily in their family home. When their movie star sister, Masha, comes home with a “scandalously” young man on her arm and a plan to sell the house, the sibling rivalries escalate

in an absurd, hilarious, and simply Chekhovian fashion. walterdaletheatre.com

Thur, July 11

CULTURAL CAMPFIRES

Shikaoi Park I 4905-51 Avenue, Stony Plain I Listen to stories from around the world and connect with people in our community. stonyplain.com

PRIVATE LIVES

Varscona Theatre I 1032983 Avenue I 7:30 pm I Opening night preview special–$25 I This hilarious classic comedy filled with clever, witty barbs starts when an explosive divorced couple and their new spouses inadvertently honeymoon in adjacent rooms at the same hotel. teatrolive.com

THE TEMPEST

Sherbrooke Community League I 13008-122 Avenue I 7:30 pm I $35, $25 students and seniors I Presented by The Freewill Shakespeare Festival. Prospero uses magic to conjure a storm and torment the survivors of a shipwreck. freewillshakespeare.com

VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE

Walterdale Theatre I 10322-83 Avenue I 8pm I Two for 1 special, $25 for 2 I Aging siblings and unfortunate roommates, Vanya and Sonia, bicker daily in their family home. When their movie star sister, Masha, comes home with a “scandalously” young man on her arm and a plan to sell the house, the sibling rivalries escalate in an absurd, hilarious, and simply Chekhovian fashion.

walterdaletheatre.com

Fri, July 12

2024 JUNIOR CANADIAN OPEN WATERSKI CHAMPIONSHIPS

Shalom Park I 25512b 210 Street SW, Calmar I A great event for which to be a spectator. 2 Day 2 Round competition. Groups include U17 Boys, U17 Girls, U 21 Men and U 21 Women. shalompark.com

CHICO & QATOSHI

Union Hall I 6240-99 Street I 7pm I All ages I $93.29 I With Skylerr & 100lytsia. unionhall.ca/events

EDMONTON’S WHYTE AVENUE ARTWALK

Whyte Avenue I 10 am–5 pm I Over 500 visual artists display their creations on Whyte Avenue. art-walk.ca

THE GREAT OUTDOORS COMEDY FESTIVAL

Kinsmen Park, 900 Walterdale Hill I $109.50 I Andrew Schulz, Shane Gillis and Mark Gagnon greatoutdoorscomedyfestival.com

PRIVATE LIVES

Varscona Theatre I 10329 -83 Avenue I 7:30 pm I $42 I This hilarious classic comedy filled with clever, witty barbs starts when an explosive divorced couple and their new spouses inadvertently honeymoon in adjacent rooms at the same hotel. teatrolive.com

RAVENWOOD EXPERIENCE

Broadmoor Lake Park, Sherwood Park I 2015 Oak Street I 4pm I $45 I Today’s artists include the Royal Foundry, Cater & The Capitals and more ravenwoodexperience.com

THE TEMPEST

Sherbrooke Community League I 13008-122 Avenue I 7:30 pm I $35, $25 students and seniors I Presented by The Freewill Shakespeare Festival. Prospero uses magic to conjure a storm and torment the survivors of a shipwreck. freewillshakespeare.com

THOUSAND FACES FESTIVAL

Alberta Avenue Community Centre I 9210-118 Avenue I Dancers, musicians, poets, painters, playwrights and players given space to tell stories from two-minute poems to feature-length

multi-disciplinary epics. thousandfaces.ca

VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE

Walterdale Theatre I 10322-83 Avenue I 8 pm I $25 I Aging siblings and unfortunate roommates, Vanya and Sonia, bicker daily in their family home. When their movie star sister, Masha, comes home with a “scandalously” young man on her arm and a plan to sell the house, the sibling rivalries escalate in an absurd, hilarious, and simply Chekhovian fashion. walterdaletheatre.com

Sat, July 13

2024 JUNIOR CANADIAN OPEN WATERSKI CHAMPIONSHIPS

Shalom Park I 25512b 210 Street SW, Calmar I

A great event for which to be a spectator. 2 Day 2 Round competition. Groups include U17 Boys, U17 Girls, U 21 Men and U 21 Women. shalompark.com

EDMONTON’S WHYTE AVENUE ARTWALK

Whyte Avenue I 10 am–5 pm I Over 500 visual artists display their creations on Whyte Avenue. art-walk.ca

EDMONTON PROSPECTS BASEBALL VS. SYLVAN LAKE GULLS

Diamond 9, Centennial Park I 4000 Sherwood Drive, Sherwood Park I 7 pm I Entertaining summer baseball at a community field. prospectsbaseballclub.com

THE GREAT OUTDOORS COMEDY FESTIVAL

Kinsmen Park, 900 Walterdale Hill I $109.50 I Featuring Kevin Hart. greatoutdoorscomedyfestival.com

PRIVATE LIVES

Varscona Theatre I 83 Avenue I 7:30 pm I $42 I This hilarious classic comedy filled with clever, witty barbs starts when an explosive divorced couple and their new spouses inadvertently honeymoon in adjacent rooms at the same hotel. teatrolive.com

MONSTER JAM

Rogers Place I 10220-104 Avenue I 1 & 7 pm I Fans can see the massive trucks up close, meet their favourite drivers and crews, get autographs, and take pictures. ticketmaster.com

RAVENWOOD EXPERIENCE

Broadmoor Lake Park, Sherwood Park I 2015 Oak Street I 4 pm I $65 I Today’s artists include Steven Page Trio, Ken Stead, Nevaeh Dyson and more. ravenwoodexperience.com

SEKOU “THE CHOSEN ONE” Arden Theatre, 5 St. Anne Street I 7:30 pm I $58.50 I Thrilling adventure in the vibrant world of the Malinke empire from West Africa. tickets.stalbert.ca

SIMULATOR SATURDAYS

Alberta Aviation Museum I 11410 Kingsway Drive I 10 am–5pm I $5 for 20 minutes I Get in the simulator cockpit and fly like top gun. Do barrel rolls, fly at tree top level. albertaaviationmuseum.com

TEENAGE MUTANT KUNG

FU TURTLES

Jubilations Dinner Theatre, WEM I 11 am I $49.90 adults, $46.57 children I They’ve lost their groove, crime is all around them and they are uninspired to stop it. Who will save the day? jubilations.ca/edmontonshows 780 484 2424

THE TEMPEST

Sherbrooke Community League I 13008-122 Avenue I 2pm Pay what you will & 7:30 pm $35, $25 students and seniors I Presented by The Freewill Shakespeare Festival. Prospero uses magic to conjure a storm and torment the survivors of a shipwreck. freewillshakespeare.com

THOUSAND FACES FESTIVAL

Alberta Avenue Community Centre I 9210-118 Avenue I Dancers, musicians, poets, painters, playwrights and players are given space to tell stories from two- minute poems to feature-length multidisciplinary epics. thousandfaces.ca

VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE Walterdale Theatre I 10322-83 Avenue I 8 pm I $25 I Aging siblings and unfortunate roommates, Vanya and Sonia, bicker daily in their family home. When their movie star sister, Masha, comes home with a “scandalously” young man on her arm and a plan to sell the house, the sibling rivalries escalate

in an absurd, hilarious, and simply Chekhovian fashion. walterdaletheatre.com

Sun, July 14

2024 JUNIOR CANADIAN OPEN WATERSKI CHAMPIONSHIPS M Shalom Park I 25512b 210 Street SW, Calmar I A great event for which to be a spectator. 2 Day 2 Round competition. Groups include U17 Boys, U17 Girls, U 21 Men and U 21 Women. shalompark.com

EDMONTON’S WHYTE AVENUE ARTWALK

Whyte Avenue I 10 am–5 pm I Over 500 visual artists display their creations on Whyte Avenue. art-walk.ca

EDMONTON ELKS VS OTTAWA REDBLACKS

Commonwealth Stadium I 11000 Stadium Road I 5 pm I $26.25 and up I Football. ticketmaster.ca

EDMONTON PROSPECTS BASEBALL VS. SYLVAN LAKE GULLS

Diamond 9, Centennial Park I 4000 Sherwood Drive, Sherwood Park I 2 pm I Entertaining summer baseball at a community field. prospectsbaseballclub.com

THE GREAT OUTDOORS COMEDY FESTIVAL

Kinsmen Park, 900 Walterdale Hill I $109.50 I Bert Kreischer, Whitney

Cummings, Steph Tolev greatoutdoorscomedyfestival.com

PRIVATE LIVES

Varscona Theatre I 10329 83 Avenue I 2 pm I $42

I This hilarious classic comedy filled with clever, witty barbs starts when an explosive divorced couple and their new spouses inadvertently honeymoon in adjacent rooms at the same hotel. teatrolive.com

MONSTER JAM

Rogers Place I 10220-104 Avenue I 1 pm I Fans can see the massive trucks up close, meet their favourite drivers and crews, get autographs, and take pictures. ticketmaster.com

THE TEMPEST

Sherbrooke Community League I 13008-122 Avenue I 2 pm I $35, $25 students and seniors I Presented by The Freewill Shakespeare Festival. Prospero uses magic to conjure a storm and torment the survivors of a shipwreck. freewillshakespeare.com

THOUSAND FACES FESTIVAL

Alberta Avenue Community Centre I 9210-118 Avenue I Dancers, musicians, poets, painters, playwrights and players space to tell stories from two- minute poems to feature-length multi-disciplinary epics. thousandfaces.ca

UKRAINIAN VILLAGE

MUSIC FEST

Ukrainian Cultural Village I Hwy 16, East of Edmonton, Lamont County I $15 adults, $10 (youth) I A Multi-genre music festival featuring a mixture of emerging and established musical acts celebrating Ukrainian culture and folk music.

ukrainianvillage.ca

VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE Walterdale Theatre I 10322-83 Avenue I 2 pm I $25 I Aging siblings and unfortunate roommates, Vanya and Sonia, bicker daily in their family home. When their movie star sister, Masha, comes home with a “scandalously” young man on her arm and a plan to sell the house, the sibling rivalries escalate in an absurd, hilarious, and simply Chekhovian fashion. walterdaletheatre.com

July 15–21

ADAM HUNTER

The Comic Strip I #1646 Bourbon Street, WEM I Thurs, 7:30 pm, $18–62.50 I Fri, 7:30 and 9:45 pm, $26.50–69.50 I Sat, 7 and 9:30 pm, $26.50–69.50 I Sun, 7 pm, $18.50–62.50. wem.thecomicstrip.ca

780 483 5999

JOURNEY TO THE 80’S Jubilations Dinner Theatre, WEM I Journey to the time when we were living on a prayer I Wed, Thurs, 6:30 pm, $84.31 adults, $49.90 children I Fri, Sat, 6:30 pm, $90.97 adults, $49.90 children I Sun, 5:15pm, $84.31 adults, $49.90 children. jubilations.ca/ edmonton-shows

780 484 2424

ON GOLDEN POND

Mayfield Dinner Theatre I 16615-109 Avenue I Tues–Sun 5:30 pm, Wed & Sun 10 am I Starting at $95.55 I A timeless, witty comedy that illustrates the relatable human moments from which life and love are made. mayfieldtheatre.ca

780 483 4051

PRIVATE LIVES

Varscona Theatre I 1032983 Avenue I Tues–Sat 7:30 pm & Sun 2 pm I $42

I This hilarious classic comedy filled with clever, witty barbs starts when an explosive divorced couple and their new spouses inadvertently honeymoon in adjacent rooms at the same hotel. teatrolive.com

THE MAGPIE COLLECTION: A DANCE FESTIVAL

Mile Zero Dance Society I 9931-78 Avenue I Show 7 pm, $22.63 I Free artist talks I A bright and attractive gathering of dances that will inspire, delight and move audiences. milezerodance.com

THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG

The Citadel Theatre I 9828101 A Avenue I $40–120 I Wed–Sun, 7:30 pm I Sat & Sun, 1:30 pm I A 1920s murder mystery, but as the title suggests, everything that can go wrong…does! citadeltheatre.com 780 425 1820

VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE Walterdale Theatre I 10322-83 Avenue I Wed–Sat 8 pm I $25 I Aging siblings and unfortunate roommates, Vanya and Sonia, bicker daily in their family home. When their movie star sister, Masha, comes home with a “scandalously” young man on her arm and a plan to sell the house, the sibling rivalries escalate in an absurd, hilarious, and simply Chekhovian fashion. walterdaletheatre.com

Tues, July

16

EDMONTON PROSPECTS BASEBALL VS. SASKATOON BERRIES

Diamond 9, Centennial Park I 4000 Sherwood Drive, Sherwood Park I 7 pm I Entertaining summer baseball at a community field. prospectsbaseballclub.com

PALLBEARER

The Starlite Room I 10030102 Street I 7 pm I $30.32. starliteroom.ca

Wed, July 17

EDMONTON PROSPECTS

BASEBALL VS. SASKATOON BERRIES

Diamond 9, Centennial Park I 4000 Sherwood Drive, Sherwood Park I 7 pm I Entertaining summer baseball at a community field. prospectsbaseballclub.com

FALLUJAH

The Starlite Room I 10030102 Street I All ages I 6 pm I $35.46 I with guests Persefone, Vulvodynia & Dawn of Ouroboros. starliteroom.ca

QUALICO PATIO SERIES

Festival Place I 100 Festival Way, Sherwood Park I 7pm–10 pm I Art on the lakeside patio with live music. Two shows a night. festivalplace.ca

Thur, July 18

CULTURAL CAMPFIRES

Shikaoi Park I 4905-51 Avenue, Stony Plain I Listen to stories from around the world and connect with people in our community. stonyplain.com

EDMONTON PROSPECTS

BASEBALL VS. BROOKS BOMBERS

Diamond 9, Centennial Park I 4000 Sherwood Drive, Sherwood Park I 7 pm I Entertaining summer baseball at a community field. prospectsbaseballclub.com

TASTE OF EDMONTON Churchill Square, Downtown Edmonton, 100 Street & 102 Avenue I 11 am–10 pm I Free access to square, food tickets $2 per, or 20 tickets for $36 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

Fri, July 19

EDMONTON PROSPECTS

BASEBALL VS. BROOKS BOMBERS

Diamond 9, Centennial Park I 4000 Sherwood Drive, Sherwood Park I 7 pm I Entertaining summer baseball at a community field. prospectsbaseballclub.com

EDMONTON RIVERHAWKS

BASEBALL VS. SPRINGFIELD DRIFTERS

RE/MAX Field I 10233-96 Avenue I 7 pm. riverhawksbaseball.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. k-days.com

780 471 7210

TASTE OF EDMONTON

Churchill Square, Downtown Edmonton, 100 Street & 102 Avenue I 11 am–10 pm

I Free access to square, food tickets $2 per, or 20 tickets for $36 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

Sat, July 20

BUBBLE CHASE 5 K

Capilano Park I 10810-54 Street I 10 am I $39.99

–$49.99, $24.99 youth I Run a summer 5 k through multiple bubble stations. Fun for all ages bubblechase5k.com

EDMONTON CARNAVAL

Alberta Avenue Community Centre/Park I 9210-118 Avenue 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 JERK FEST & FAMILY BBQ

Northmount Community Centre I 1908-140 Avenue NW I Noon I Free, but food and other offers for a price I The aroma of authentic jerk chicken, the sounds of Reggae, Dancehall and Soca music. Plus lots of activities for the kids. facebook.com

EDMONTON REGGAE FESTIVAL

Victoria Park I 12030 River Valley Road I Free I Featuring The Melisizwe Brothers, Harold Fast, Kianna Faith and many more.

GHANAFESTALBERTA

Louise McKinney

Riverfront Park I Grierson Hill NW I Free I The festival showcases Ghanaian and diverse culture through vibrant music, dance, food and fashion with a grand durbar of Chiefs.

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. k-days.com 780 471 7210

LAC STE. ANNE PILGRIMAGE

Lac Ste.Anne Mission, AB I Thousands of pilgrims make their way to the shore of Lac Ste. Anne each summer. It is now the largest Catholic gathering in Western Canada. lacsteannepilgrimage.ca

SIMULATOR SATURDAYS

Alberta Aviation Museum I 11410 Kingsway Drive I 10 am–5pm I $5 for 20 minutes I Get in the simulator cockpit and fly like top gun. Do barrel rolls, fly at tree top level. albertaaviationmuseum.com

TAILS ON THE TRAILS

Lions Park I 21 Sir Winston Churchill Ave, St. Albert I 4–10 pm I Bring your dog for an enjoyable night on the trails. Pet friendly beer gardens. scarscare.ca

TASTE OF EDMONTON

Churchill Square, Downtown Edmonton, 100 Street & 102 Avenue I 11am–10 pm I Free access to square, food tickets $2 per, or 20 tickets for $36 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

TEENAGE MUTANT KUNG FU TURTLES

Jubilations Dinner Theatre, WEM I 11 am I $49.90 adults, $46.57 children I They’ve lost their groove, crime is all around them and they are uninspired to stop it. Who will save the day?

jubilations.ca/ edmonton-shows 780 484 2424

Sun, July 21

EDMONTON CARNAVAL

Alberta Avenue Community Centre/Park I 9210-118

Avenue 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 REGGAE FESTIVAL

Victoria Park I 12030 River Valley Road I Free I Featuring The Melisizwe Brothers, Harold Fast, Kianna Faith and many more.

EDMONTON RIVERHAWKS BASEBALL VS. SPRINGFIELD DRIFTERS

RE/MAX Field I 10233-96 Avenue I 1 pm. riverhawksbaseball.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. k-days.com 780 471 7210

LAC STE. ANNE PILGRIMAGE

Lac Ste. Anne Mission, AB I Thousands of pilgrims make their way to the shore of Lac Ste. Anne each summer. It is now the largest Catholic gathering in Western Canada. lacsteannepilgrimage.ca

TASTE OF EDMONTON

Churchill Square, Downtown Edmonton, 100 Street & 102 Avenue I 11 am–9 pm I Free access to square, food tickets $2 per, or 20 tickets for $36 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

July 22–28

DANNY POLISHCHUK

The Comic Strip I #1646 Bourbon Street, WEM I Thurs, 7:30 pm, $18–$62.50 I Fri, 7:30 and 9:45 pm, $26.50–$69.50 I Sat, 7 and 9:30 pm I $26.50–$69.50 I Sun, 7 pm. $18.50 –$62.50. wem.thecomicstrip.ca 780 483 5999

JOURNEY TO THE 80’S Dinner Theatre, WEM I Journey to the time when we were living on a prayer. Tues, 11 am, $53.83 adults, $49.90 children I Wed, Thurs, 6:30 pm, $84.31 adults, $49.90 children I Fri, Sat, 6:30 pm, $90.97 adults, $49.90 children I Sun, 5:15 pm, $84.31 adults, $49.90 children. jubilations.ca/ edmonton-shows 780 484 2424

ON GOLDEN POND

Mayfield Dinner Theatre I 16615-109 Avenue I Tues–Sun, 5:30 pm I Wed & Sun, 10 am I Starting at $95.55 I A timeless, witty comedy that illustrates the relatable human moments from which life and love are made. mayfieldtheatre.ca 780 483 4051

PRIVATE LIVES

Varscona Theatre I 10329 83 Avenue I Tues–Sat 7:30 pm & Sun 2 pm I $42 I This hilarious classic comedy filled with clever, witty barbs starts when an explosive divorced couple and their new spouses inadvertently honeymoon in adjacent rooms at the same hotel. teatrolive.com

TASTE OF EDMONTON

Churchill Square, Downtown Edmonton, 100 Street & 102 Avenue

I Mon–Sat 11 am–10 pm, Sun 11 am–9 pm I Free access to square, food tickets $2 per, or 20 tickets for $36 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 MAGPIE COLLECTION: A DANCE FESTIVAL

Mile Zero Dance Society I 9931-78 Avenue I Daily 7 pm I $22.63 I A Bright and attractive gathering of dances that will inspire, delight and move audiences. milezerodance.com

THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG

The Citadel Theatre I 9828 -101 A Avenue I $40–120 I Tues–Sun 7:30 pm, Sat & Sun 1:30 pm I A 1920s murder mystery, but as the title suggests,

everything that can go wrong…does! citadeltheatre.com

780 425 1820

Mon, July 22

EDMONTON RIVERHAWKS BASEBALL VS. NANAIMO NIGHT OWLS

RE/MAX Field I 10233-96 Avenue I 7pm. riverhawksbaseball.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. k-days.com

780 471 7210

LAC STE. ANNE PILGRIMAGE

Lac Ste. Anne Mission, AB I Thousands of pilgrims make their way to the shore of Lac Ste. Anne each summer. It is now the largest Catholic gathering in Western Canada. lacsteannepilgrimage.ca

Tues, July 23

EDMONTON RIVERHAWKS BASEBALL VS. NANAIMO NIGHT OWLS

RE/MAX Field I 10233-96 Avenue I 7pm. riverhawksbaseball.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. k-days.com

780 471 7210

LAC STE. ANNE PILGRIMAGE

Lac Ste. Anne Mission, AB I Thousands of pilgrims make their way to the shore of Lac Ste. Anne each summer and is one of the largest spiritual gatherings in Western Canada. lacsteannepilgrimage.ca

Wed, July 24

EDMONTON RIVERHAWKS BASEBALL VS. NANAIMO NIGHT OWLS

RE/MAX Field I 10233-96 Avenue I 7 pm. riverhawksbaseball.com

JAMES VINCENT

MCMORROW IN CONCERT

Myer Horowitz Theatre I 8900-114 Street I 8:30 pm I $44.95 I A multi-faceted songwriter with a vast spectrum of styles. He sings, produces, plays everything, and has a network of collaborators that stretches around the world. showclix.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. k-days.com

780 471 7210

LAC STE. ANNE PILGRIMAGE

Lac Ste. Anne Mission, AB I Thousands of pilgrims make their way to the shore of Lac Ste. Anne each summer. It is now the largest Catholic gathering in Western Canada. lacsteannepilgrimage.ca

OPERA PUB – A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE

Blue Chair Café I 9624-76 Avenue I 7pm. bluechair.ca

QUALICO PATIO SERIES

Festival Place I 100 Festival Way, Sherwood Park I 7 pm–10 pm I Art on the lakeside patio with live music. Two shows a night. festivalplace.ca

Thur, July 25

CULTURAL CAMPFIRES

Shikaoi Park I 4905-51

Avenue, Stony Plain I Listen to stories from around the world and connect with people in our community. stonyplain.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. k-days.com 780 471 7210

LAC STE. ANNE PILGRIMAGE

Lac Ste. Anne Mission, AB I Thousands of pilgrims make their way to the shore of Lac Ste. Anne each summer. It is now the largest Catholic gathering in Western Canada. lacsteannepilgrimage.ca

ROCK THE PARK

Sherbrooke Community League I 13008-122 Avenue I Free I 6–8 pm I Featuring Ryu Yokoo & Jackie Bayne Murray.

SAPPHIRE SUNSET CONCERT

Devon Centennial Park I 100 Athabasca Avenue, Devon I Free I 6:45 pm I Bring your family, lawn chair, blanket and enjoy your evening. mountainsapphire.ca

Fri, July 26

EDMONTON RIVERHAWKS

BASEBALL VS. WENATCHEE

APPLE SOX

RE/MAX Field I 10233-96 Avenue I 7 pm. riverhawksbaseball.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. k-days.com 780 471 7210

Sat, July 27

EDMONTON ICE CREAM RUN

Kinsmen Sport Centre I 9150 Walterdale Hill NW I 10 am I Registration required I Run for free ice cream! Take part in the 5K and 10K walk or run, or the 1K Little Scoops run. edmontonicecreamrun.ca

EDMONTON RIVERHAWKS

BASEBALL VS. WENATCHEE APPLE SOX

RE/MAX Field I 10233-96 Avenue I 7pm. riverhawksbaseball.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. k-days.com 780 471 7210

SIMULATOR SATURDAYS

Alberta Aviation Museum I 11410 Kingsway Drive I 10 am–5 pm I $5 for 20 minutes I Get in the simulator cockpit and fly like top gun. Do barrel rolls, fly at tree top level. albertaaviationmuseum.com

TEENAGE MUTANT KUNG FU TURTLES

Jubilations Dinner Theatre, WEM I 11 am I $49.90 adults, $46.57 children I They’ve lost their groove, crime is all around them and they are uninspired to stop it. Who will save the day?

jubilations.ca/edmontonshows

780 484 2424

Sun, July 28

COWBOY JUNKIES

Myer Horowitz Theatre

I 8900-114 Street I 8 pm

I $76 I Cowboy Junkies’ will be performing a career-spanning show, including their new album, "Such Ferocious Beauty." showclix.com

EDMONTON ELKS VS HAMILTON TIGER CATS

Commonwealth Stadium I 11000 Stadium Road

I 5 pm I 26.25 and up I Football. ticketmaster.ca

EDMONTON RIVERHAWKS BASEBALL VS. WENATCHEE APPLE SOX

RE/MAX Field I 10233-96 Avenue I 1 pm. riverhawksbaseball.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. k-days.com

780 471 7210

July 29– Aug 4

JOURNEY TO THE 80’S

Jubilations Dinner Theatre, WEM I Journey to the time when we were living on a prayer I Wed, Thurs 6:30 pm, $84.31 adults, $49.90 children I Fri, Sat, 6:30 pm, $90.97 adults, $49.90 children I Sun, 5:15 pm, $84.31 adults, $49.90 children. jubilations.ca/ edmonton-shows

780 484 2424

THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG

The Citadel Theatre I 9828

101 A Avenue I $40–$120 I Tues–Sun 7:30 pm I Sat & Sun 1:30 pm I A 1920s murder mystery, but as the title suggests, everything that can go wrong…does! citadeltheatre.com

780 425 1820

Mon, July 29

EDMONTON STINGERS VS. WINNIPEG SEA BEARS

Edmonton Expo Centre I 7515-118 Avenue I 7 pm I $24.50 I Edmonton’s basketball team. ticketmaster.ca

Tues, July 30

EDMONTON PROSPECTS

BASEBALL VS. BROOKS BOMBERS

Diamond 9, Centennial Park I 4000 Sherwood Drive, Sherwood Park I 7 pm IEntertaining

summer baseball at a community field. prospectsbaseballclub.com

Wed, July 31

EDMONTON PROSPECTS

BASEBALL VS. BROOKS BOMBERS

Diamond 9, Centennial Park I 4000 Sherwood Drive, Sherwood Park I 7 pm I Entertaining summer baseball at a community field. prospectsbaseballclub.com

QUALICO PATIO SERIES

Festival Place I 100 Festival Way, Sherwood Park I 7 pm–10 pm I Art on the lakeside patio with live music. Two shows a night. festivalplace.ab.ca

Under the Stars Home Theatre

Regardless of your budget, backyard movies can be fun for the whole family

Written by Tom Murray

As adults we may no longer be able to make blanket forts, but we can still create our own drive-in movies.

Minus the cars, of course, and the commute. Constructing a little area in your backyard to screen movies on a gloriously warm summer night isn’t really all that hard. All you need are a few pieces of equipment, some chairs, and a bowl of popcorn. Simple, really–or is it?

Screening Area

Yes, you can use a sheet or the side of your house if you like, but that’s only if you want to see stucco on Ryan Reynolds’ face or watch as a particularly tense scene in “Minions: The Rise of Gru” flutter softly in the wind. No, we’re well into the 21st century and the outdoor screen is very much a thing.

Staples, Best Buy, and Amazon have a number in different formats and sizes running from around $200 into the thousands, but the Elite Screens Yard Master Plus ticks off all of the boxes if you can slam down $560. Slimming it down a little, the RCA 100-inch portable projector screen can be had at Walmart for a paltry $68. Rentals? Go to River City Events, who have your back with 25-foot inflatable screens for $350.

If you’re determined to go the sheet route, make sure it’s pulled very tight and has somewhere in the area of a 400-thread count. The thicker the better! (rivercityevents.ca, amazon.ca, walmart.ca)

Media Player

Can’t be stinting on this one, because the better quality player you have, the better quality the image will be. Again, you can find yourself lost in the range of prices out there, but let’s draw a line down the middle and suggest the VANKYO Leisure 1080P projector, which does a fine job of streaming from up to 21 feet away for just under $400 at Walmart.

You’ll need your phone, streaming stick or computer for streaming services to connect with via wi-fi, and probably better speakers, whereas the BenQ GS50 features a 2.1 channel Bluetooth speaker with extra bass. It already supports AirPlay and Chromecast casting for iOS, MacOS, Android, and PC devices, so no worries on many of the popular streaming apps. The cost? This beauty will set you back $848 if you grab it from Amazon, though it does cover the bases quite nicely.

Most likely you’ll be pulling the projector back or bringing it forward in order to get the correct screen size, so have a small table and an extension cord handy. A power strip should be kept on hand, and in case your home wi-fi isn’t powerful enough, consider investing in an extender. They can be found at Canadian Tire, Staples, Best Buy and other places, but it’s another item you don’t want to cheap out on. The UltraXtend has been getting rave reviews, and while only available online at the moment it’s actually a decent price at $49.90 US. (ivankyo,com, benq.com, ultraxtend.com)

Seating

That really comes down to a number of factors, doesn’t it? Lawn chairs are a great idea if you can find where they’re stashed in the basement or garage, and blankets can be deployed as well. If you have a tarp, lay it down first so that you don’t get stains on them. Pillows are a great idea; the bigger the better, and if you have a blow-up mattress, then you’re really riding in luxury.

The Neighbors

Singer-songwriter Jonathan Richman once observed in a song to his wife that “there’s no need to let the neighbours run your life,” and while that’s true, it’s also a fact that you need to keep them informed. An outdoor movie night with the family or friends can be really irritating for folks next door, especially when there’s no forewarning. Let them know, and even consider inviting them. Maybe they’ll bring over a few bottles of wine or that potato salad that you’ve heard so much about.

Food

We’re going all out here in this article. No microwave popcorn or bags of popcorn twists for us high livers. Oh no, we’re bringing in a genuine popcorn machine from River City Rentals for $135. Then again, we could also choose the candy floss, sno-cone or the hot dog machine if we want to go all out. Infinite Event Services even offers margarita machines if you’re so inclined. If you figure you’ll be doing this on the regular and want to buy, Canadian Tire has a Betty Crocker Movie Nite Cinema-Style Kettle Popcorn Maker for $114.99. (rivercityevents.ca, canadiantire.ca, infinteeventservices.com)

Other Factors

Royalties are part of a larger discussion when it comes to the arts, but if you’re screening a movie among a small group of family and friends you don’t need to worry about that. If you’re charging and packing people in you’ll need to revisit this.

What you do need to worry about are bugs, and while you’ll never fully rid your yard of wasps, mosquitoes and other biting nasties you can alleviate it with wasp traps, mosquito trappers and perhaps some Deep Words Off, because we do live in northern Alberta.

Finally, it might be tempting to wait until after the sky is completely dark to screen your movie, but keep in mind that Edmonton and other communities surrounding the city have a noise bylaw that means you can be shut down after 10 p.m. if someone really doesn’t want to hear Ryan Gosling singing his song from “Barbie” wafting through their window. n

From Up Here The View

Take

to the

air for a heightened look at Edmonton

Written by Tom Murray

Perspective is everything.

Generally speaking, we only see Edmonton from a few vantage points. Street level gets you anonymous office towers or suburbs; Chateau Lacombe’s La Ronde restaurant and the streetcar on the High Level Bridge allows for better views. We’ll throw in The End of the World in Belgravia and the hill in Queen Elizabeth Park overlooking the Walterdale Bridge as an example of places in which we realize the city is prettier than we allow ourselves to think because we can see the layers.

Photography by: Edmonton Regional Helicopter Tours, Brenda Lakeman, Sundance Balloons

Looking down on the river you see canoes and kayaks, motor boats and very occasionally the Edmonton Queen when it isn’t in dry dock. Walking trails criss-cross green spaces around the city, and if you’re lucky you could glimpse big animals moving shyly along the corridor that is the river valley. As light fades in the sky, Commonwealth Stadium glows from a concert or Elks game. Trains move slowly alongside the Yellowhead.

There are so many more to discover. It’s all perspective, and you can take that literally or figuratively.

If you have the opportunity to take a summer evening ride in one of those hot air balloons that the neighborhood dogs frantically bark at, you’ll see something even more stunning: a crystal blue river padded by green, and buildings dotted along the side with an expanse of smaller houses and apartments sprawling out.

That’s the view that pterodactyls enjoy as they ceaselessly scan the ground for prey below. It’s the city we’ve grown up in or chosen, and while it might not rank as one of the world’s great beauties, it has its moments, especially when the hidden parts you never knew are revealed from above. n

For an opportunity to get a first-hand look at what Edmonton looks like from the air, here are a couple of choices to consider.

WANNA TAKE A RIDE?

‘Motoring’ Around E-TOWN

Once the tent’s pitched, try these tasty meals designed to make the most of the great outdoors

E-Scooters

The bane of many people’s existence is also a cheap and fun way to get around. For rental purposes, Edmonton currently has two operators, Lime and Bird, while St. Albert is welcoming back Bird for 2024. To unlock, you’ll pay in the range of a dollar, and then 30 to 35 cents per minute. If you’re interested in owning, St. Albert’s Boot ‘n’ Scooter has a selection that ranges from $1,099 up to just under $4,000. E-scooters are allowed on shared pathways, bike lanes and roads with a speed limit of 50 km an hour or lower, but forbidden on sidewalks. bootscooters.com, bird.co

Bicycles

If you want to kick it old school with a kickstand there are plenty of places to buy a bike. Bike Edmonton sells refurbished bikes for those on a budget, while Edmonton Bike Rentals rent for as low as $50 a day. Cranky’s Bike Shop in St. Albert has kids rides for as low as a couple of hundred dollars, while those with a couple of thousand in loose change can salivate at the fancy mountain bikes. Stay in the bike lane or road, but not on the sidewalk! crankys.ca, edmontonbikerentals.com

Motorcycles

We’re nearly a decade past when “Back to the Future 2” incorrectly predicted hoverboards as a popular mode of transport, but luckily a few other vehicles have stepped into the gap.

We’ve left out the word “happily” in that statement, if only because the number of e-scooters adorning trees and parts of the river valley indicate that not everyone is thrilled with the new 21st century rides. Still, they’re catching on, and cars are no longer the primary means of transportation for many. Take a second to tabulate the number of alternative choices out there beyond bicycles, motorcycles, and skateboards.

Better yet, let us do that for you, and give some suggestions on where to rent or buy.

Sometimes you just feel the need to feel the wind in your face, or alternately the thundering roar of a loud pipe in other people’s ears. If so, a motorcycle is exactly what you’re looking for, whether cruisers like Harley and Kawasaki, choppers, minis, and more. Harley-Davidson Edmonton can lighten your wallet by as much as $52,399 for a Street Glide. Rentals can be found for as low as $199 at Big Toy Shop in Edmonton. Riverside Moto Sports in St. Albert can partially scratch that itch with a selection that starts as low as $2,099. Not for novices, but you knew that, right? riversidemotosports.com, bigtoyshop.ca

Electric Bikes

Biking is healthy and fun, but sometimes you just don’t want to deal with those pesky inclines. A battery powered e-bike can take the strain off when you’re feeling like giving those gams a rest in the midst of a long commute or trip. Riverbank E-Bikes rent for $25 an hour or $100 a day, while in St. Albert, you can find a number of purchasing choices at Cranky’s for as low as $1,600 or so. As with other leg powered vehicles, stay off the sidewalks! riverbankebikes.com

Written by Tom Murray, Photography by Nathan Salt, Pexels

Segways

Remember when Segways were everywhere? Or at least it seemed like the self-balancing two wheels were going to revolutionize personal transport. They’re still around; Best Buy and Walmart have models in the thousand and above range, but the company has opted to focus on other motor devices. They’re still popular in certain quarters, though; River Valley Adventure in Edmonton has 60 and 90-minute courses starting at $59.99 for those who wish to trek through the river valley like cyborg ducks all in a row. rivervalleyadventure.com

Mopeds and Scooters

The tiny distant cousins to motorcycles, scooters and mopeds are modest and cheaper modes of transport for getting around town. Scooters have larger motors than mopeds, while mopeds are far cooler if you’re trying to approximate the lifestyle

of Who-obsessed English Mods circa the movie “Quadrophenia.” The terms are interchangeable in Canada, really, so if you’re looking to buy, there’s both to be found at Alberta Cycle, including a Justin Bieber model, for as low as $3,000 or so. Rental? Try Vespa YEG, that offers $100 for a half day and $150 for a full. albertacycle.com, vespayeg.com

Skateboards

Planning to learn how to crooked grind on the vert ramp this summer? If you can decipher that sentence then you’re already well on your way to becoming a skateboarder. There are plenty of shops in town to find what you need, whether for tricks or transportation, including Edmonton’s Local 124, which offers complete skateboards for as little as $89.99. Rentals? That’s a little harder, but House of Wheels does offer $10 rentals along with utility fees. local124.com, houseofwheels.ca

Electric Unicycle

The most recent wildcard in the personal transport device would be the electric unicycle. They still exist in a legal gray area, but that hasn’t stopped a large number of Edmonton and area residents from learning how to balance on that single wheel. Keep it to the bike lanes and likely the police won’t pester you, but otherwise it’s a coin toss. Cost? You can find them online for quite the range, $300 or so and up to the thousands, but it’s hard to find anywhere in the area that sells. Rentals are another proposition: YEG Wheel in Edmonton offers both necessary training and rentals, so hop on their website if you want to get in on the action. yegwheel.com n

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Dipping DAY

10 bask-friendly beaches within 100 clicks

Written by Gene Kosowan

Photography by Dimitry Ganin, Pexels

Alberta has some of the country’s most splendid aquatic attractions, such as the picturesque Lake Louise, bustling Sylvan Lake, and scores of relaxing beaches touching Lesser Slave Lake. Most of these, however, are so distant it’s best to plan for an entire weekend. But if you only have a day’s worth of downtime, you can find several appealing lakes and beaches within an hour’s drive from the city. Here’s a look at 10 of them. Unless otherwise indicated, all services are free.

Half Moon Lake

30 km. southwest via Hwy 16 & Rge. Rd. 830

Besides taking a dip in this narrow body of water or lolling about on the pristine beaches, folks can also take advantage of standing paddleboats, volleyball courts and mini-golf. Pack a lunch and don’t forget the weenies as this area is fully equipped with picnic tables, firepits and washroom facilities. But be prepared to fork over $10 per adult and $5 per child, as those proceeds go to ensuring everything is clean and safe for public use.

South Cooking Lake

36 km. southeast via Hwy. 14

Run by the South Cooking Lake Community League, this Strathcona County attraction is best known for the white sands bordering the shorelines. If a good soak in the water or a sunbathing session isn’t your thing, you’ll find an assortment of other things to do in the area, such as pickleball, basketball, and a playground for the youngsters. More peckish families can make full use of the picnic area that includes firepits.

Voyageur Park

42 km. southwest via Hwy. 2 & Hwy. 19

Using the short beaches along the North Saskatchewan River as a draw, this day park near Devon is suitable for shallow swimming and a multitude of hiking trails just off the shoreline. The park also features picnic facilities including firepit as well as a boat launch. A full day here will cost $10 for parking.

Hubbles Lake

45 km. west via Hwy 16 & Rge. Rd. 13

Underwater springs are responsible for the crystal clarity of this Parkland County lake that boasts depts of up to 30 feet, although visitors might also Allan Beach with sand that’s equally clean. A local private resort responsible for its upkeep also offers horseshoe pits, firepits, and a general store for supplies. For day use, the resort charges $12 for adults and $6 for children, although tykes five and under get in free.

Hastings Lake

54 km. southeast via Hwy 16 & Rge. Rd. 830

This crystal-clear, spring-fed lake is geared more for swimming and boating than a sunbathing excursion given that the beach is a combination of rock and sand. The area doesn’t offer much in terms of picnic and play areas, but the surrounding area is ideal for hiking. Nature lovers in particular might revel at the opportunity to catch a glimpse of an occasional moose or whitetail deer foraging in the wild.

Wizard Lake

56 km. south via Hwy 2

Your front-seat access to this lake near Calmar is Jubilee Park Campground, where local staff endeavour to keep the beach and waters in top shape. Their efforts are rewarded with an $8 parking charge for day use of the facilities. Within the gated area, visitors will find plenty of opportunities for swimming and sunning, while folks bring boats can make full use of the launch area for waterskiing, fishing for perch and pike, or simply putting around.

Astotin Lake

63 km. northeast via Hwy. 16

Elk Island National Park is renowned for the spectacle of buffalo wandering across the roads, but once they eventually let you pass through, be prepared for another eye-catching natural wonder of Astotin Lake’s unsullied beach. A superb spot for sunbathing, swimming or paddling around in the available watercraft, keep your eyes open for some of the lake’s aquatic wonders from beavers to pelicans. The park charges a family admission entrance fee of $17.50.

Wabamun Lake Beach

64 km. west via Hwy. 16

One of the most popular summer locales for swimming and suntanning, Wabumun also offers a slew of options for getting around on the lake. Choose from paddleboards and kayaks to windsurfing boards and even sailboats. In fact, it was at this very lake where Olympian Lawrence Lemieux learned to sail. Besides picnic facilities and a playground, the village of Wabumun also offers retail service for any supplies you might have forgotten for your day trip.

Alberta Beach

72 km. west via Hwy. 16 & Hwy. 43

If there’s one beach that has a strong cultural link to the capital region, it’s this spot on the southeastern tip of Lac Ste. Anne, where for decades, a legendary dance hall once hosted everything from orchestras to jazz combos and rock acts. Things are relatively quieter there these days, but it’s still a prime destination for swimmers, sunbathers, boaters and hikers who also take advantage of the picnic facilities and play areas on the shore.

Ma-Me-O Beach

93 km. southwest via Hwy. 216

Located on Pigeon Lake and a short distance from the village of the same name, this beach is revered for its white sand, enticing folks to splash around in the shallow, crystal-clear water. After drying off, visitors can dine in the well-equipped picnic area, let the kids loose in the playground, or get everyone together to hike on the plethora of trails near the beach. n

Course Par for the

Disc golf sets news heights at Kingswood Park

Written by Gene Kosowan

Photography by JatoCreate, Pixabay

The City of St. Albert has put an entirely different spin on park recreation. It’s a whirl in the form of a permanent disc golf course at Kingswood Park that will run throughout the entire summer for the first time.

Locals only had a few months to try out the facility, which opened last summer at the park, located near Riverlot 56 in the eastern part of the city. Stats on its usage are murky at best, although a third-party app called UDisc reported that visitors played roughly 2,100 rounds on the course during the four months it was open. Still, Craig Cameron, the city’s Manager of Parks and Community Partnership, was encouraged by the numbers.

“This was our first season of use, and we look forward to continuing to track usage,” he said about last year’s traffic on the course, slated to operate this year from May until October. “Even with a shortened play season, we were pleased with the amount of usage.”

A full six-month season will provide plenty of opportunity for patrons to try their hand at disc golf, one of the fastest growing sports on the planet. It’s played very much like the more conventional version of golf, but without clubs and dimpled balls. Instead, players use flying discs, more commonly known as frisbees on

nine- or 18-hole courses. But instead of holes, the sport uses baskets as target on each fairway.

It’s also far more user-friendly than traditional golf in that participants don’t need to invest in relatively more items like clubs, balls, bags and tees. And unlike most golf courses, the Kingswood Park facility doesn’t charge admission fees or impose tee-time bookings. Folks can show up anytime during the day with anything from a disc from a dollar store to a more professional version from a sporting goods retailer.

“Disc golf is for everyone!” noted Cameron enthusiastically. “We see players of all ages and abilities using the course, including family groups, school groups, and community groups. Kingswood Park disc golf course is a recreational course that will allow people to discover the sport and hopefully grow interest in the community.”

The city is relying more than just hope to attract more users. In 2020, a temporary facility was already in use in Langholm Park, when the city embarked on a feasibility study to determine the need for something more permanent. An eight-page report presented at City Council in September, 2021 revealed that 83 percent of respondents favoured a disc golf park, with Kingswood cited as its most preferred location.

Using respondent feedback and guidelines set by the Professional Disc Golf Association, the city went ahead with a $147,900 project to landscape the park into a course that opened in July, 2023. The result is a playing surface with natural features like hills and trees to make it more interesting for players, although Cameron added that the park isn’t strictly for disc golf.

“The course is also designed to balance shared use between existing and new park users, including the consideration of grooming cross-country ski trails in the winter,” he said.

Looking forward to increased usage of Kingswood, Cameron noted he’s impressed with the comments about the facility’s amenities and the thought that went into the course’s construction.

“With Kingswood Park being the first permanent disc golf course in St. Albert, players are happy for the experience,” he said.

“We have also had positive feedback on the tee pads and basket features. The tee pads are artificial turf which provide a strong, consistent, and safe area to throw discs from in different conditions. The disc golf baskets are PDGA approved and mounted seasonally in the park. People also like that the park has a pavilion that offers shelter and a public washroom.” n

ADDITIONAL DISC GOLF COURSES IN THE AREA

Ardrossan

Strathcona Wilderness Centre (private, 9 holes)

Beaumont

Four Seasons (public, 9 holes)

Bon Accord

Wildman (private, 18 holes)

Edmonton

Hermitage Park (public, 18 holes)

Norwester Park (public, 9 holes)

Rundle Park (public, 18 holes)

The Hills at Charlesworth (public, 9 holes)

Leduc

Water-In-View at Fred Johns Park (public, 9 holes)

Spruce Grove

Bailey’s Crossing (private, 18 holes)

Stony Plain

Jubilee Park (public, 9 holes)

Source: Professional Disc Golf Association (pdga.com)

U-PICKS

ATTRACTED 2 APPLES

54264 RR 21, Fort Saskatchewan I Open end of August Sat & Sun 10 am–4:30 pm attracted2apples.com

THE BEVILAQUA

51165 RR 250 Edmonton, Calmar I 8 am–8 pm 780 955 3051

BIG ROCK BERRY FARM

3-51310 RR 261, Spruce Grove I bigrockberryfarm.ca

780 886 3387

BOKEY BLOOMS FARMS

55231 Highway 2 Sturgeon County I 10 am–6 pm I Featuring Haskap berries bokeybloomsfarms.ca

780 667 5308

CREEKSIDE HOME AND GARDEN

51530 RR 260, Spruce Grove I Mon–Sat 10 am–6 pm I Strawberries, raspberries, Saskatoons, black currants & more

creeksidehomeandgarden.ca

780 470 0527

CREEKSIDE SASKATOON BERRY FARMS

53418 RR 231, Strathcona County I 9 am–7 pm I 780 243 2652

GROVEBERRY PATCH

52430 RR 265, Spruce Grove I 9 am–6 pm I www.facebook.com/ thegroveberrypatch/ 780 962 5824

HORSE HILL BERRY FARM

3203-211 Avenue NE I

Late July–late August I 9am–6 pm I Raspberries horsehillberryfarm.ca

PRAIRIE BERRY FARM

51220 Range Road 213, Sherwood Park prairieberryfarm.ca

780 662 6779

PRAIRIE GARDEN

56311 Lily Lake Road, Bon Accord I Wed–Sun 9:30 am–6 pm I Rhubarb, apples, stawberries, pumpkins and more

prairiegardens.org

780 921 2272

SPROUT FARM

APPLE ORCHARDS

56307 Lily Lake Road, Bon Accord sproutframs.ca

780 921 3460

STRAWBERRY FIELDS

140 Grandisle Rd NW I July–September sbfields.com

780 695 3146

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FARMERS’ MARKET

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MONDAYS

THE ORCHARDS E 4059 Orchards Drive S.W. I 4:30 pm–7:30 pm. orchardsra.com/connect/ farmers-market

TUESDAYS

BEVERLY TOWNE E 3210 118 Avenue I 3:30 pm–7:30 pm. beverlyfarmersmarket.ca

WEDNESDAYS

CALLINGWOOD FARMERS’ MARKET E 66 Avenue & 178 Street I Noon–4 pm. callingwoodfarmersmarket.com

SOUTHWEST FARMERS’ MARKET E 2051 Leger Road I 3:30 pm–7:30 pm. swefm.ca

BASELINE FARMERS’ MARKET GE 390 Baseline Road, Sherwood Park I 4 pm–7:30 pm. baselinefarmersmarket.com

SHERWOOD PARK FARMERS’ MARKET GE 3000 Emerald Drive I 3 pm–7 pm. sherwoodparkfarmersmarket.ca

THURSDAYS

124 GRAND MARKET E 124 Street & 108 Avenue I 4 pm–8 pm. 124grandmarket.com

CENTURY PARK MARKET E 10915-23 Avenue I 3:30 pm–7:30 pm. centuryparkmarket.com

OTTEWELL FARMERS’ MARKET E 5920 93 a Avenue I 4–7 pm.

WESTMOUNT FARMERS’ MARKET E 12720-111 Avenue I 9:30 am–1:30 pm.

BEAUMONT MARKET GE 5303-50 Street Beaumont I 5 pm–8 pm. beaumontalbertafarmersmarket.com

DEVON FARMERS’ MARKET GE 20 Haven Avenue I Thur 2 pm–5 pm.

FORT SASKATCHEWAN FARMERS’ MARKET GE 10005-102 Street I 4 pm–7 pm. fortsaskchamber.com/ farmers-market

LEDUC FARMERS’ MARKET GE 4330 Black Gold Drive I 10 am–1:30 pm. leducfarmersmarket.ca

SALISBURY FARMERS’ MARKET GE Township Road 52337 Range Road 232 I 4 pm–7 pm. salisburyfarmersmarket.ca

FRI/SAT/SUN

BOUNTIFUL MARKET E 3696 97 Street I Fri & Sun: 10 am–4 pm Sat: 9 am–4 pm. bountifulmarkets.com

SATURDAYS

CAPILANO FARMERS’ MARKET E 5004-98 Avenue I 9:30 am–3 pm.

OLD STRATHCONA FARMERS’ MARKET E 10310-83 Avenue I Sat 8 am–3 pm. osfm.ca

LEDUC FARMERS’ MARKET GE 4821-50 Avenue I 10 am–1:30 pm. leducfarmersmarket.ca

SPRUCE GROVE FARMERS’ MARKET GE 120 Railway Avenue I 10 am–1 pm.

ST. ALBERT FARMERS’ MARKET GE St. Anne Street I 10 am–3 pm. stalbertfarmersmarket.com

STONY PLAIN FARMERS’ MARKET GE 5008-51 Avenue I 9 am–1 pm. stonyplainfarmersmarket.ca

SUNDAYS

124 GRAND MARKET E 124 Street & 102 Avenue I 11 am–3 pm. 124grandmarket.com

CALLINGWOD FARMERS’ MARKET E 66 Avenue & 178 Street I 10 am–3 pm. callingwoodfarmersmarket.com

CENTURY PARK FARMERS’ MARKET E 10915 23 Avenue I 10 am–3 pm. centuryparkmarket.com

MILLER CROSSING FARMERS’ MARKET E 14339 50 Street I 11 am–3 pm. millercrossingfm.com

MORINVILLE FARMERS’ MARKET GE 9913-104 Street I 11 am–3 pm. morinvillefarmersmarket.com

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AMUSEMENT CENTRES

FORT EDMONTON PARK

7000-143 Street NW

(Fox Drive & Whitemud Drive) I $26.20 adult, $20.90 kids, $95 family I Wed–Sun 10 am–5 pm I Living history of Edmonton, including the 1846 Fort, 1885, 1905 and 1920 street. A train and street car, wagon and pony rides, a new Indigenous Peoples Experience and a completely renewed midway & exhibiton. fortedmontonpark.ca 780 496 7381

GATEWAY ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE

3414 Gateway Boulevard I Mon–Thu 4–11 pm, Fri 4–12 am, Sat 11 am–12 am, Sun 11 am–11 pm I Foosball, arcade, pool, bowling and much more. gatewaybowl.com 780 435 1922

RABBIT HILL

20715 57 Avenue SW I Summer tubing, slide down the hill. rabbithill.com 780 955 2440

ROLLERS ROLLER RINK

13543 St.Albert Trail I Mon–Thur 12 pm–10 pm, Fri & Sat 12 pm–12am, Sun 12 pm–8 pm I $25 plus $10 for rentals I Roll, twist and turn under the lights. rollersrollerrink.ca 587 988 7207

SNOW VALLEY

AERIAL PARK

119th Street off Whitemud Drive I June & September: Thur–Fri 5–9 pm, Sat–Sun 10 am–9 pm I July & Aug: daily 10 am–10 pm, except Wed 1–10 pm I $34-47, dependant on day and participant height (kids course, 1 metre to 1.4 metres tall, lower level only on 19 games) I $42–$47 for over 140 cm tall (full tower access). Online bookings highly advised. Climb 40 feet 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. Plus, new features including target golf and mini golf, Whitemud Creek Mining

and Creekside Eats. snowvalley.ca/aerial-park 780 434 3991

THE REC ROOM

1725-99 Street OR West Edmonton Mall, 170 Street & 87 Avenue I Sun–Thurs 11 am–11 pm, Fri & Sat 11 am–1 pm I Live music, arcade games, axe throwing (southside), climbing wall (WEM) and sports simulator. therecroom.com

780 702 1332 or 780 900 8714

WEST EDMONTON MALL

170 Street & 87 Avenue I Options galore for summer fun I Alien Outbreak Escape Room I Dragon’s Tale

Blacklight Mini-golf $18, $13 (3–10yrs) I Ed’s Rec Room (billiards, bowling and arcade games) I Galaxyland daily rate $64, $54 (under 43 inches tall) I Ice Palace $16, $11 (3–10yrs) rental skates available I Sea Lions Rock $7 Sat & Sun 2 pm I Sealife Caverns 11 am–6 pm $13 I Professor WEM’s Adventure Golf $18, $13 (3-10yrs) I World Waterpark daily rate $64, $54 (under

48 inches tall) I Skyflyer

Zipline $25 single flight, without waterpark admission I Drive: Indoor Go Kart

Racing $30 per ride. wem.ca

780 444 5300

CLIMBING

BLOCS

8761-51 Avenue I Tons of boulders I Mon–Fri 11 am –10 pm, Sat 10 am–11 pm, Sun 10 am–8 pm I $20 adult, $17 youth. blocsclimbing.com

587 754 7470

BOULDERS CLIMBING

10505 107 Street I 6500 sq feet of bouldering, a kilter board and more I Mon–Fri 6 am–11 pm, Sat & Sun 8 am–10 pm I Day passes $24 adult, $15 kids, plus $10 per person gear rental. bouldersclimbing.ca

780 705 7110

CLIP N CLIMB

9718 12 Ave S.W, I Unique walls, fun obstacles, and more I $22, for one hour clipnclimbedmonton.ca

780 450 2277

FACTORY CLIMBING

10247-184 Street I Three types of climbing, one massive facility. Climb tall walls or upside down, while bouldering, & more I Mon–Fri 11 am–11 pm, Sat & Sun 9 am–9 pm I Day passes $24 adult, $15 kids, plus $10 per person gear rental.

factoryclimbing.ca

780 454 7625

NICHE CLIMBING

10340-71 Avenue I The newest climbing gym in Edmonton with 7500 sq feet of wall I Mon–Fri 11 am–11 pm, Sat & Sun 9 am –9 pm I Day passes $24 adult, $15 kids, plus $10 per person gear rental nicheclimbing.ca

825 480 1998

VERTICALLY INCLINED

8523 Argyll Road I Boulders, tall walls, variety of skill levels I Mon–Fri noon–10 pm, Sat 10 am–10 pm, Sun noon–8 pm I Day pass $32 adult, $23 kids, includes gear rental. verticallyinclined.com

780 496 9297

WILSON CLIMBING CENTRE

8707-114 Street, U of A I

Bouldering lounge and 48 foot tall wall I Mon–Fri 11 am–8 pm, Sat & Sun noon–6 pm I $17 adult, $12 under 13. 780 492 2767

ESCAPE

Communicate and work together to escape challenging rooms and situations.

BREAKOUT

ENTERTAINMENT

Mayfield Plaza, 16604-109 Avenue I Escape from a detention centre, bomb shelter, Dojo and other scenarios I West: Mon, Wed & Thu 4 pm–10 pm, Fri 2 pm–midnight, Sat noon-midnight, Sun noon–7 pm I $25 per player.

breakoutedmonton.com 780 444 4416

CHALLENGE THE ROOM

9603-41 Avenue I Escape from Aunt Eunice’s Will, The Tomb and more I

Mon, Tue, Thu 5 pm–10 pm, Fri 5 –10 pm, Sat noon–10 pm, Sun noon–7 pm I $25/person/room. challengetheroom.ca 780 468 1208

CRYPTIC CHARACTERS

7201 104 Street I Escape from Containment Breach, Dungeon of Despair and more I Tues–Sun noon–11 pm I $35/person/room. crypticcharacters.ca 780 951 9293

DREAM ESCAPE GAMING

5205-50 Avenue, Leduc I Solve a cold case, escape a casino heist, escape a sunken submarine and more I Mon, Wed–Fri 4–10 pm, Sat noon–10 pm, Sun noon–5 pm I $28 per person per room.

dreamescapegaming.com

780 986 2882

ESCAPE HOUR

Unit 326, 10025-102 A Avenue I Escape from The Bank Vault, Matrix, 5 Elements and more I Mon 3–9 pm, Tue–Fri noon 10:30 pm, Sat & Sun 11 am –10:30 pm I From $27.50 per person per room. escapehour.ca/edmonton 780 901 5888

ESCAPE LEGENDS

178 Chippewa Road, Sherwood Park I Escape from the Titanic, plane hijacking and more I Mon –Thur 7–10 pm, Fri 7 pm–12 am, Sat 2 pm–12 am, Sun 2 pm–10 pm I $28 per person per room. escapelegends.ca

780 416 2584

GTFO ESCAPE ENTERTAINMENT

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–10 pm I $27.50 per person per room. letsgtfo.ca

780 540 4836

THE ESCAPE EMPORIUM

1103-95 Street SW I Escape from School of Wizardry, Pirate King and more I Mon–Thurs 2 pm–10 pm, Fri & Sat noon–midnight, Sun noon–8pm I $35 per person per room. theescapeemporium.ca

780 708 6681

TRAPPED ESCAPE ROOM

8944-82 Avenue I Escape from five different rooms I Mon–Thu 4 pm–10 pm, Fri 4 pm–midnight, Sat 12 pm–midnight, Sun noon–10 pm I $36 per person per room. trapped.com

780 450 2468

VENTURE SCAPES

14905-111 Avenue I All ages escape rooms, fun for all ages. Escape Planet X or The Tomb I Tues–Thu noon–6 pm, Fri 4–9:30 pm, Sat 10:30 am–10 pm, Sun 11 am–5:30 pm I $29 per person per room. venture-scapes.com 587 340 1997

INDOOR PLAYGROUND

ALL STARS PLAYLAND

951-12 Avenue SW I 9 am–9 pm I Mon–Thur

$7.95 (1-3yrs), $10.95 (4-17yrs), adults free; Fri–Sun $9.95 (1-3yrs), $14.95 (4-17yrs), adults free I Climbing structures, 115 foot zipline and arcade games. allstarsplayland.com

780 757 0055

AMAZONE PLAYZONE

3210 118 Avenue I Mon–

Thu 10 am–8 pm, Fri–Sun 10 am–9 pm I Kids 4yrs and up $18.50 (Sat & Sun), $14.50 Mon-Fri I Skyride, obstacles, video games, rock climbing and more. Extra fee for some features. amazoneplayzone.com

780 760 4190

HIDE ‘N’ SEEK INDOOR PLAYGROUND

10830-170 Street I Sun–

Thu 10 am–8 pm, Fri & Sat 10 am–9 pm I Kids 4–15 yrs, $17.95 (Sat & Sun), $14.95 Mon–Fri I Play structure, 7 slides, spider web, trampoline, 2 ziplines and more.

hidenseekplayground.ca

780 482 7244

LAUNCHPAD TRAMPOLINE

6142-50 Street & 10442

184 Street I Mon–Thu noon–9:30 pm, Fri & Sat

10 am–10:30 pm, Sun 11:30 am–5:30 pm I $16.50 first hour. launchpadtrampoline.com

780 468 3161

780 760 5867

TREEHOUSE PLAY

10184-34 Avenue & 4235-139 Avenue I 9 am–9 pm I Kids 4yrs and up Mon–Thurs $11.95, Fri–Sun $14.95 I Play structure, video games, inflatables and more. treehouseplay.com

780 439 3299

780 475 6330

U-PLAY PLAYGROUND

13983 156 Street I Mon–Fri

10 am–8 pm, Sat & Sun 9 am–8 pm I Kids 4 yrs plus $15.95 (weekends), $13.95 Mon–Thurs I Play structure, trampoline, and more. u-play.ca

780 488 3751

WE ROCK THE SPECTRUM KIDS GYM

4152 99 Street I Mon–Thur 10 am–7 pm I $16 I For weekend play, check on website or phone, operating hours fluctuate due to field trips. Kids play zone is specially designed sensory play equipment. werockthespectrum-edmonton.ca

780 450 2282

MAZES

EDMONTON CORN MAZE

26171 Garden Valley Road, Spruce Grove I Open late July I I Mon–Sat 10 am –8 pm, Sun 1 pm–5pm I $17, $15 (4-11yrs) I Free (under 4) I Prices are Door prices, discounts apply for advance tickets. Check on seasonal price changes. edmontoncornmaze.ca

780 554 4540

K3 CORN MAZE & FAMILY FARM

19409 Township Rd 512 Tofield I July & August, Thur–Sat 10 am–9 pm, Sun 10 am–6 pm; Sept & Oct Fri 1 pm–9pm, Sat 10 am– pm, Sun 10 am–6pm I $15 I Free (under 2) I Corn maze, pedal carts, farm animals and more.

k3familyfarm.com

780 819 1485

PRAIRIE GARDENS

56311 Lily Lake Road I Bon Accord I Spring hours Mon–Sun 9:30 am–7 pm, Summer hours Tues–Thur 9:30 am–4:30 pm, Fri–Sun 9:30 am–7 pm Fall Hours Mon–Sun 9:30 am–6 pm I Corn maze, U-pick, activities, restaurant, haunted house. prairiegardens.org

780 921 2272

SHOOTING

AXE MONKEYS

13931 156 Street I Adults $30, kids 7–17 $25 I Throw axes at wooden targets. axemonkeys.com

780 667 4293

COMBAT ARCHERY

8128-46 Street I $29.52 Shoot nerf arrows at your friends and strangers. By appointment only. combatarcheryedmonton.com 825 436 2427

EDMONTON PAINTBALL CENTRE

5104-67 Avenue I Mini paintball. lasercity.ca

780 800 2324

JIM-BOWS ARCHERY

13955-156 Street I Tues–Fri 10 am–8 pm, Sat 10 am–5 pm I $15 per day, plus $45 for rental of equipment. jimbowsarchery.ca

780 488 7705

LASER CITY

5104-67 Avenue I Wed–Thu 4:30 pm–9 pm, Fri 4:30–10:30 pm, Sat 10 am–10:30 pm, Sun 11 am–7 pm I $9.99 per game, drop-in. lasercity.ca

780 800 4920

PAINTBALL ACTION GAMES

4804-90 Avenue I Daily 10 am–9 pm, Sun 9 am–8 pm I Starter packages from $35. Call to book reservations. gotopaintballactiongames.com

780 469 0882

WILD WEST

SHOOTING CENTRE

Phase 4, West Edmonton Mall I Mon–Thur 10 am–9 pm, Fri–Sat 10 am–10 pm, Sun 10 am–6 pm I $45 daily rate, no license required. Starter package $69.99. shootingcentre.com

780 426 4866

WYLD ARCHERY 14805 Yellowhead Trail I Mon–Tues & Thur–Fri 11 am–7 pm, Sat 11 am–5 pm, Sun noon–5 pm. wyldarchery.ca 587 524 3828

ALL SUMMER LONG

ALBERTA AVIATION MUSEUM

11410 Kingsway Avenue NW I 10 am–5 pm I $15 adult, $10.50 youth (13–17yrs), $9.50 kids (6–12yrs), free (5yrs and under) I Edmonton history takes flight! Explore actual airplanes, displays of air force uniforms, maps, and other historical memorabilia. Brand new exhibits! albertaaviationmuseum.com 780 451 1175

ALBERTA CRAFT COUNCIL GALLERY

10186-106 Street NW I Tues–Sat, 10 am–5 pm I Free parking and admission I The largest public gallery in the province dedicated to exhibiting craft arts. Alberta Craft organizes 15–20 exhibitions a year! albertacraft.ab.ca 780 488 6611

ALBERTA LEGISLATURE BUILDING

9820-107 Street NW I Visitor Centre Wed–Sun 11 am–3 pm; Legislature tours Wed –Fri 3 pm, Sat 11 am, 12 pm, 1 pm, 2 pm I Interactive and engaging Visitor Centre located on the main floor of the Edmonton Federal Building.

The new Borealis Gallery and Pehonan Theatre are open. assembly.ab.ca 780 427 7362

ALBERTA RAILWAY MUSEUM

24215-34 Street NW I Sat–Sun 10 am–5 pm I $15 adult, $10 youth (13–17yrs) and seniors, $6 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 780 472 6229

ART GALLERY OF ALBERTA

2 Sir Winston Churchill Square I Wed, Fri–Sun 11 am–5 pm, Thur 11 am –7 pm I $14 adult, $10 seniors, free (youth) I Over 6,000 objects and is the oldest cultural institution. The AGA turns 100 this year. youraga.ca 780 422 6223

EDMONTON ARTS

COUNCIL SHOP

9930-102 Avenue I Mon–Fri 10 am–5 pm, Sat 11 am–4 pm I Discover new artwork, local live performance and our city’s thriving cultural scene. edmontonarts.ca/ shop–services 780 420 1757

EDMONTON GHOST TOURS

10322-83 Avenue NW in front of the Walterdale Theatre I Bringing Edmonton’s past back to life. Explore the haunted sites of Old Strathcona and more with six tours to choose from. edmontonghosttours.com 780 289 2005

EDMONTON RADIAL RAILWAY

(HIGH LEVEL BRIDGE STREETCAR)

Depots located at 109 Street & 100 Avenue and Gateway Boulevard & 84 Avenue I $8 adult roundtrip, $5 one way, free (5yrs and under), $28 family I Famous throughout the Continent because of this unique streetcar ride over the North Saskatchewan River. It’s one of the highest river crossings by streetcar in the world at 755 m long and 49m high. The view is spectacular. edmontonstreetcars.ca 780 437 7721

EDMONTON VALLEY ZOO

13315 Buena Vista Road

I Daily 9 am–5 pm, Tues 9 am–8 pm I $15 adult, $12.50 youth (13–17yrs), $10 kids (2–12yrs) I Home to more than 350 animals, from seals and sea lions, to red pandas and lemurs, to snowy owls and Arctic foxes—these living, breathing animals are the soul of the zoo. Every visit is rich with animal interactions.

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311 (in Edmonton), 780 442 5311 (outside Edmonton)

FATHER LACOMBE CHAPEL

5 St. Vital Avenue, St. Albert 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.ca

780 459 7663

FORT EDMONTON PARK

7000-143 Street NW (Fox Drive & Whitemud Drive) I $26.20 adult, $20.90 kids, $95 family I Living history of Edmonton, including the 1846 Fort, 1885, 1905 and 1920 street. A train and street car, wagon and pony rides, a new Indigenous Peoples Experience and a completely renewed midway & exhibition. fortedmontonpark.ca

780 496 8787

FUNICULAR

10007-100 Street NW I Daily 7 am–9 pm I Free I 850 feet up the side of the river valley. Amazing views, and a lot less work than climbing the steps. edmonton.ca/activities_parks_ recreation/parks_rivervalley/ mechanized–river–valley–access.aspx

311 (in Edmonton), 780 442 5311 (outside Edmonton)

GREEN SHACKS

Edmonton wide I Join in on games, sports, crafts, music, drama and special events. Weather dependent. Shacks can be found in dozens of locations throughout Edmonton. edmonton.ca/activities_ parks_recreation/green–shacks

JOHN JANZEN NATURE CENTRE

7000-143 Street NW (Fox Drive & Whitemud Drive) next to Fort Edmonton Park I Daily 9 am–4 pm I $17 family, $8 general (13yrs +), $8 child (2–12yrs), $3 tots (under 2yrs) I Each tot and child admission 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

311 (in Edmonton), 780 442 5311 (outside Edmonton)

JUBILATIONS DINNER THEATRE

West Edmonton Mall Level Two, Phase 1 by Entrance 31 I Wed–Thur & Sun $75.95 adult; Fri–Sat $81.95 adult I Junior show;

Saturday Matinee $44.95 adult, $41.95 kids I Enjoy live theatre, fantastic dinner and great company I Until June 16, “The Beach Boys of Summer” I June 21–August 25, “Journey to the 80s” –Journey to the time when we were living on a prayer, and all had a total eclipse of the heart I Until June 17, Jubilations Junior Presents “Beach Barbie’s birthday Bash” July 6 to August 24 “Teenage Mutant Kung Fu Turtles.” jubilations.ca/ edmonton–shows 780 484 2424

MAYFIELD DINNER THEATRE 16615-109 Avenue NW I Tues–Sun Show at 7:30 pm, Wed & Sun Matinee, Show at noon I Wed, Thurs, & Sun $89–$111, Fri & Sat, $123 I Our cast brings classic tales and modern musicals to life I June 25–July 28 On Golden Pond: A timeless witty comedy that illustrates the relatable human moments from life and love are made. mayfieldtheatre.ca 780 483 4051

MUTTART CONSERVATORY

9626-96A Street NW I Wed–Thurs 10 am–9 pm, Fri–Tues & holidays 10 am–5 pm I $14.95 Adult, $12.95 Youth (13–17yrs), $7.75 (2–12years) I Wed 5 pm–9pm adult only 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 the river valley. Inside the pyramids, the conservatory’s year–round displays feature three biomes. A fourth pyramid

confidence. It’s a place where you’ll find 2.4 million uniquely Albertan stories just waiting to be told as well as international exhibits. royalalbertamuseum.ca 825 468 6000

houses creative features displays, which change up to eight times a year. There are educational programs plus great food. muttartconservatory.ca 780 442 5311

ROYAL ALBERTA MUSEUM

9810-103a Avenue NW I $21 adult, $10 youth (7–17yrs), free (6yrs and under) I Wed, Fri–Sun 10 am–4 pm, Thurs 10 am–8 pm I An authentic reflection of where Alberta is today and will be in the decades to come. It represents the new energy of Alberta and the diversity of our culture, telling our story with a new boldness and

TELUS WORLD OF SCIENCE

11211-142 Street I Daily 10 am–5 pm I General Admission $25.95 Adult, $22.95 Youth (13–17yrs), $19.95 Kids (3–12yrs), Rates don’t include Imax or special exhibits I Special exhibit in 2024: Dinosaurs–The Exhibition. Experience a close encounter with come of the most extraordinary creatures to walk the earth.

telusworldofscienceedmonton.ca 7804529100

OUT OF TOWN

ALBERTA PRAIRIE

RAILWAY EXCURSIONS

CANADIAN ENERGY

MUSEUM

50339 Hwy 60 South, Devon I Tues–Sat 9 am–4 pm I $6 adult, $4 youth (6–17yrs), free (5yrs and under) I Canadian Energy Museum 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. canadianenergymuseum.ca 780 987 4323

CENTURY MILE RACETRACK AND CASINO

Located just off Whitemud Drive and 119-122 Street

4611-47 Avenue, Stettler I Trains depart late morning or early afternoon I From $125 adult, $75–$120 kids I Alberta Prairie offers an exciting one-day adventure onboard a real steam or diesel–powered train. Different themes are enacted throughout the season including murder mysteries, live stage shows, and teddy bear specials. Prices vary depending on the excursion you choose.

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1 800 282 3994

RUTHERFORD HOUSE

11153 Saskatchewan Drive I Wed–Sun 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. 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 780 427 3995

CAMROSE & DISTRICT

CENTENNIAL MUSEUM

4522-53 Street I Tues–Sun 10 am–4 pm I Admission by donation I Explore the main building and 11 outbuildings to see some of Alberta’s history. www.camrose.ca/en/living–here/camrose–and–district–museum.aspx 780 672 3298

4711 Airport Perimeter Road, Edmonton International Airport I Thoroughbred and Standardbred horse racing and plus more. cnty.com/centurymile

CLIFFORD E. LEE NATURE SANCTUARY

51306 RR 264, 5 km north of Devon on Hwy 60 I 348 acres of marshland, open meadow, aspen parkland, and pine forest. The varied habitats of the Sanctuary attract a diversity of animals, including more than one hundred bird species,

Canada’s only NASCAR sanctioned race track. NASCAR stock racing and much more.

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780 467 9276

and provide excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing. cliffordelee.com

EDMONTON INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY

244047A Township Rd 464, 4 km west of Wetaskiwin I Sun–Thurs 8 am–6 pm, Fri 8 am–9 pm, Sat 8 am–10 pm I

ELK ISLAND NATIONAL PARK

A1-54401RR 203 I Less than 35 minutes east of Edmonton I Just east of the city lies a year–round oasis where bison roam freely, sun glistens off lakes ad ponds and stars light up the night sky. Watch for wildlife as you hike or bike over 80km

THE FORT HERITAGE PRECINCT

10006-100 Avenue I $9 adult, $5.40 senior, $5.50 youth, $4.50 kids (2–12yrs) I Mon–Sat 10 am–4 pm 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 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. parkscanada.gc.ca/ elkisland

Mounted Police Fort representing 1875 to 1885, the Historic Village representing 1902 to the late 1920s, and the Warden’s Residence representing 1937. Special tour: The “Modern” Flammable Home, July 12th. fortheritageprecinct.ca

780 998 1783

GEORGE PEGG BOTANIC GARDEN

56015 Range Road 43, 2.5 Km North on Hwy 42 I Wonderful Gardens just outside Edmonton I Special event: 10th Annual Art in the Garden, Saturday, June 15th, 11 am–4 pm. pegggarden.org

780 203 0331

JURASSIC FOREST

2–23210 Township Road

564, Gibbons I Daily 9 am–7 pm I $17 adult, $13 youth (13–17yrs), $11 kids (3–12yrs) 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 the dinosaurs. jurassicforest.com

780 470 2446

RED BRICK COMMON (FORMERLY THE MULTICULTURAL HERITAGE CENTRE)

5411-51 Street, Stony Plain

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 and is now a provincial historic site with a museum, public art gallery, adult and child programming and family events. redbrickcommon.ca

780 963 2777

MUSÉE HÉRITAGE MUSEUM

5 St. Anne Street, St. Albert I Tues–Sat 10 am–5 pm I Free admission I Explore St. Albert’s diverse history and heritage in the History Gallery. This summer’s main exhibit “Hear our Voices: Michel People and

Residential Schools”–Jul 9–Oct 12. artsandheritage.ca/pages/ musee–heritage–museum

780 459 1528

ONOWAY MUSEUM & HERITAGE CENTRE

4708 Lac Ste. Anne Trail North I Mon–Fri 10 am–3 pm I Admission by donation I Located in the Old Brick School, the four classroom turned Museum building features themed exhibits: School Room, Country Home, Main Street and Community Life/Farm. It also houses revolving temporary exhibits.

onowaymuseum.ca

780 967 1015

RAD TORQUE RACEWAY

RR 253 & Hwy 2 Nisku I Watch or participate in some amazing drag, motorcycle, and oval racing. This summer’s events include Annihilation Night, the 2024 Rocky Mountain Nationals, Midas Hot August Night and Monster Truck Throwdown. radraceway.com

780 461 5801

REYNOLDS–ALBERTA MUSEUM

6426-40 Avenue, Wetaskiwin I Tue–Sun 10 am–5 pm I $15 adult, $9 youth (7–17yrs), $0 (under 7 yrs), family $40 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. This summer’s exhibit: Driving through the 70’s. Special Events: The Ultimate Car Show–July 8 , Ride to Reynolds –August 12, Harvest Festival– September 2 & 3. reynoldsmuseum.ca

780 312 2065

ROYAL TYRRELL MUSEUM

6 km northwest of Drumheller on North Dinosaur Trail I Daily 9 am–9 pm I $21 adult, $14 senior, $10 youth (7–17yrs), 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 hands-on activities, and the rugged beauty of Alberta’s Badlands. tyrrellmuseum.com

403 823 7707

SPRUCE GROVE GRAIN

ELEVATOR MUSEUM

120 Railway Avenue I Mon–Fri 10 am–5 pm, Sat & Sun 9 am–4 pm I Visit the last remaining wood grain elevator on the CN Rail Line west of Edmonton. sprucegroveagsociety.com 780 960 4600

ST. ALBERT GRAIN ELEVATOR PARK

4 Meadowview Drive I Wed–Sun 10 am–5 pm I Interpreters will take you on a free 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 and see how station agents lived. museeheritage.ca/heritage–sites/grain–elevators

780 459 1528

STONY PLAIN & PARKLAND PIONEER MUSEUM

5120–41 Avenue I 10 am –4 pm I By donation I Dedicated to increasing the size of its collection, displays, education opportunities and relevance to the community, the Pioneer Museum also partners with organizations for farmer’s markets, Canada Day and The Blueberry Bluegrass Festival. They also hold their own fundraising concerts and Harvest Festival. pioneermuseum.ca 780 963 1234

STRATHCONA COUNTY MUSEUM

913 Ash Street, Sherwood Park I Tues–Sat 10 am–4 pm I $5 adult, $4 youth 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

780 467 8189

UKRAINIAN CULTURAL HERITAGE VILLAGE

50 km east of Edmonton on Hwy 16 I Wed–Sun 10 am–5 pm I $40 family, $15 adult, $10 youth (7–17yrs), free (6yrs and under) I An open–air museum where costumed role players recreate the lives 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. Special Events: Vintage Day Show–June 23, Ukrainian Village Music Fest–July 14, Ukrainian Day–August 25. ukrainianvillage.ca 780 662 3640

U OF A BOTANIC GARDENS

51227 Hwy 60, 5 km north of Devon I Adult $19.75, Seniors 13.75, Youth $10, Family $44.75 I With 240 acres to explore, the University of Alberta 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. botanicgarden.ualberta.ca 780 492 3050

WETASKIWIN HERITAGE MUSEUM

5007–50 Avenue I Wed, Fri & Sat 10 am–5 pm, extended hours on Thursday until 8 pm I Admission by donation I This museum celebrates local history and provides visitors with the chance to explore firsthand the lives of early Wetaskiwinites. wetaskiwinmuseum.com 780 352 0227

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FESTIVALS SUMMER

NEXTFEST

Until June 9 I The Roxy Theatre I Edmonton’s emerging arts festival offering encounters in theatre, dance, music, visual art & collaboration. nextfest.ca

OPERA NUOVA

Until June 23 I Witness the talents of Canadian vocalists and pianists as they perform operatic and music theatre crafts.

Main Stage productions include: ‘When the Sun Comes Out’ June 6, 8, 9 & ‘As One’ June 7, 8 at Al and Trish Huehn Theatre, ‘A Little Night Music’ June 14, 16, 19, 21 & “il barbiere di Siviglia’ June 13, 15, 18, 20 at The Capital Theatre, June 22 & 23 ‘Titanic’ at The Robert Tegler Hall. operanuova.ca

FREEWILL SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL

4 Community Centres in Edmonton I This year’s play: The Tempest I June 20–July 14, Mon–Sat 7:30 pm, Sat–Sun Matinee 2 pm I Crestwood Community League June 20–23, Kenilworth Community League June 25–30, Lessard Community League July 2–7, Sherbrooke Community League July 9–14 I General admission: $35, $25 for students and seniors, Pay What You Will Tuesday evenings and Saturday matinees, Student Sundays: $5 with a valid student ID. freewillshakespeare.com

BEAUMONT BLUES & ROOTS FESTIVAL

Four Seasons Park, Beaumont I June 21 & 22 I $191.05 weekend pass I Some of the artists include: June 21, Headtones & Martin Kerr and more; June 22, The Beaches, Dear Rouge, Begonia and more. bbrf.ca

ALBERTA CIRCUS ARTS FESTIVAL

Various French Quarter locations, primarily La Cite Francophone I 8629 rue Marie Gaboury I June 20–23 I An event with exceptional aerial and acrobatic performers from across Canada. albertacircusarts.com

EDMONTON INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL

Various locations around downtown Edmonton and Whyte Avenue I June 25–30 I Various Albertan, Canadian, and international acts perform at venues around the city. Featuring Cory Henry, June 26, Veronica Swift, June 27, Lorraine Klassen, June 28 and much more. edmontonjazz.com

780 990 0222

THE WORKS ART & DESIGN FESTIVAL

Churchill Square, downtown Edmonton, 100 Street & 102 Avenue I Various locations around Edmonton I June 27–July 1 I Free I Artists and audiences from around the world gather to view and appreciate visual art, design, and entertainment. theworks.ab.ca

780 426 2122

HISTORIC FESTIVAL AND DOORS OPEN EDMONTON

Various locations I July 7–14 I Celebrate the history of many cultures, sites, and traditions of the Edmonton area. Participate in bus or walking tours of gardens, natural areas, cemeteries, and neighbourhoods. This year’s theme is Innovation. historicedmonton.ca

780 439 2797

THE FOUND FESTIVAL

Old Strathcona I July 4–7 I A unique showcase of dance, theatre, visual art, music, creative writing and other disciplines. Art created for unconventional spaces that challenges rather artist/audience

relationship. commongroundarts.ca/ found

WHYTE AVENUE ARTWALK

Whyte Avenue I July 12–14, 10 am–5 pm I Over 500 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

EDMONTON STREET PERFORMERS FESTIVAL

Churchill Square, downtown Edmonton, 100 Street & 102 Aveue I July 5–14 I By donation I A free–flowing festival featuring dozens of performers, magicians, jugglers, mimes, and many more. edmontonstreetfest.com

780 425 5162

TASTE OF EDMONTON

Churchill Square, Downtown Edmonton, 100 Street & 102 Avenue I July 18–28, 11 am–11 pm, July 30, 11 am–9 pm I 40 food/beverage tickets for $69.50 I Dozens of restaurants serve bite–size samples of their favourite delicacies for 2–5

tickets. A night of artists, an 11 day local market and many live musical performances will also take place. It’s all ages but there will be a beer garden! tasteofedm.ca

780 423 2822

K–DAYS

Northlands Park, 73 Street & 116 Avenue I July 19–28, opens daily at noon I A full outdoor midway of fun and thrilling games, nightly concerts, casino games and tons to do inside Edmonton Expo Centre. k–days.com

780 471 7210

BIG VALLEY JAMBOREE

Camrose Regional Exhibition Grounds I August 1–4 I $347 and up three–day general admission I The country music festival upon which all others are judged. Headliners include Keith Urban, Cody Johnson and Lainey Wilson bigvalleyjamboree.com

780 672 0224

BLUEBERRY MUSIC FESTIVAL

Heritage Park, 5100-41 Avenue, Stony Plain I August 2–4 I $165 weekend passes I Featuring Appalachian Road Show, Ben Sures, Jackson Hallow, and many more. blueberrybluegrass.com 888 915 4973

HERITAGE FESTIVAL

Borden Park & Edmonton Expo Lands (TBD) I 7515 118 Avenue I August 3–5, noon–8 I Dozens of countries share their customs, food and cultures. heritagefest.ca

EDMONTON FOLK MUSIC FESTIVAL

Gallagher Park, 94 Street & 92 Avenue I August 8–11 I Thursday & Friday 5–11, Saturday 10 am–12 am, Sunday 10 am–11 pm I The EFMF Is a 4 day family friendly music festival dedicated to bringing the best of folk music to Edmonton. Enjoy the festival, food, beverages, and company while sitting on the hill overlooking the river valley and downtown. Closing the festival this year is Alison Krauss and Robert Plant. edmontonfolkfest.org 780 429 1899

CARIWEST CARIBBEAN ARTS FESTIVAL

Churchill Square, downtown Edmonton, 100 Street & 102 Avenue I August 9–11 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 10, at noon down Jasper Avenue. cariwest.ca 780 421 7800

EDMONTON MURAL FESTIVAL

Dozens of locations throughout the city I August 15–September 15 I Explore the city and the dozens of free and creative artwork. edmontonmuralfest.com

EDMONTON INTERNATIONAL FRINGE FESTIVAL

Old Strathcona and dozens of other venues throughout the city I August 15–25 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

780 448 9000

EDMONTON BLUES FESTIVAL

Klondike Park, 116 Avenue & Gretzky Drive I August 16–18, Fri 5:30–10pm, Sat 1:45–10pm, Sun 1:14–10pm I From $163 weekend passes, $81 (Fri), $87 (Sat) & $87 (Sun) I Children 12 and under free with adult admission I A 25 years birthday celebration! This year’s performers include: August 16, Booker T’s Stax Revue; August 17 Bayou Boogie, Selwin Birchwood, The Cash Box Kings and more. August 18 Matt Anderson & the Big Bottle of Joy, The Blackburn Brothers and more. bluesinternationalltd.com

SYMPHONY IN THE SQUARE Churchill Square I 102 Avenue & 100 Street I August 30 & 31 I Free I 7 pm I Join your Edmonton Symphony Orchestra for an unforgettable night of Disney music & magic! Enjoy clips from your favourite animated Disney movies projected on the big screen as your ESO and Broadwaycalibre singers perform your favourite hit songs live in Churchill Square. winspearcentre.com/disney

OUTDOORS CITY-STAFFED

Sat–Thu 12:30 pm–8 pm & Fri 2:30 pm–8 pm

CALLINGWOOD 17740 69 Avenue

CASTLE DOWNS 11520-153 Avenue

CLAREVIEW 3804-139 Avenue

FULTON RAVINE SOUTH 6110-98 Avenue

KASKITAYO 1979-111 Street

MILL WOODS 7207-28 Avenue

OUTDOORS UNSTAFFED

DOVERCOURT 13510 Dovercourt Avenue

GROSVENOR 14325-104 Avenue

MAYLIEWAN 7411-161a Avenue

MCKERNAN 7535-112 Street

NORTH GLENORA 13535-109a Avenue

RAMSEY SKATEPARK Riverbend Road & 43 Avenue

BEAUMONT 50 Street & 55 Avenue

CAMROSE 4516-54 Street

DEVON 20 Haven Avenue

FORT SASKATCHEWAN 101 Street & 94 Avenue

LANCASTER PARK–EDMONTON GARRISON Arras Avenue

LEDUC 50 Street & 42 Avenue

MORINVILLE–BOB FOSTER EXTREME SPORT PARK 107 Street & 106 Avenue

SHERWOOD PARK–MILLENNIUM PLACE 2000 Premier Way

SPRUCE GROVE 450 Kings Street in Central Park

RIVERDALE 9306 Cameron Avenue METRO

ST. ALBERT NE corner, Sturgeon Road & Boudreau Road

STONY PLAIN 49 Avenue & Brown Street

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CALDER

12710-131 Avenue x 780 496 7090

CAPILANO

9915-67 Street 780 496 1802

CASTLE DOWNS*

106 Lakeside Landing, 15379 Castledowns 780 496 1804

CLAREVIEW

3808-139 Avenue 780 442 4741

HERITAGE VALLEY

2755 119 A Street S.W. 780 496 4834

HIGHLANDS

6710-118 Avenue 780 496 1806

IDYLWYLDE

8310-88 Avenue 780 496 1808

JASPER PLACE

9010-156 Street x 780 496 1810

LOIS HOLE (CALLINGWOOD)

17650-69 Avenue 780 442 0888

LONDONDERRY

110 Londonderry Mall, 137 Avenue & 66 Street 780 496 1814

MCCONACHIE*

16607-50 Street 780 442 5314

MEADOWS

2702-17 Street 780 442 7472

MILL WOODS

601 Mill Woods Town Centre, 2331-66 Street 780 496 1818

PENNY MCKEE (ABBOTSFIELD)

3410-118 Avenue 780 496 7839

RIVERBEND

460 Riverbend Square, Rabbit Hill Road & Terwillegar Drive 780 944 5311

SPRUCEWOOD

11555-95 Street 780 496 7099

STANLEY MILNER*

7 Sir Winston Churchil 780 496 7070

STRATHCONA

8331-104 Street x 780 496 1828

WEST HENDAY PROMENADE* 818 Webber Greens Drive West 780 496 8342

WHITEMUD CROSSING

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n ACT AQUATIC AND RECREATION CENTRE 2909-113 Avenue Daily 9 am–9 pm

l ALBERTA AVENUE— SPRAY PARK 9210-118 Avenue

n BEACON HEIGHTS 12037-43 Street

n BORDEN NATURAL SWIMMING POOL 7615 Borden Park Road

l BRITNELL 210 Britnell Blvd

n CLAREVIEW RECREATION CENTRE 3804-139 Avenue

Mon–Fri 5:30 am–10 pm Sat–Sun 6:30 am–10 pm

n COMMONWEALTH COMMUNITY CENTRE 11000 Stadium Road Mon–Fri 6 am–10 pm Sat–Sun 7 am–9 pm

l CY BECKER 270 Cy Becker Blvd

n EASTGLEN LEISURE CENTRE 11410-68 Street

l EASTWOOD—SPRAY PARK 11803-86 Street

l ELMWOOD PARK— SPRAY PARK 12505-75 Street

l G. EDMUND KELLY— SPRAY PARK 150 Avenue & 79 Street

l GIOVANNI CABOTO— SPRAY PARK 9403-109a Avenue

l GLENGARRY—SPRAY PARK 133 Avenue & 89 Street

n HARDISTRY FITNESS AND LEISURE CENTRE 10535-65 Street

Mon–Fri 5:30 am–10 pm Sat 9 am–4 pm Sun 11 am–6 pm

l HIGHLANDS—SPRAY PARK 112 Avenue & 62 Street

l KILLARNEY—SPRAY PARK 8720-130a Avenue Mon–Thu 10 am–5:30 pm.

n LONDONDERRY FITNESS AND LEISURE CENTRE 14528-66 Street

Mon–Fri 5:30 am–10 pm Sat–Sun 7 am–9:30 pm

l MONTROSE—SPRAY PARK 5920-119 Avenue

n O’LEARY FITNESS AND LEISURE CENTRE 8804-132 Avenue

Mon–Thur 6 am–10 pm Fri 6 am–9 pm Sat 6:30 am–9 pm Sun 6:30 am–6 pm

l RIVERDALE—SPRAY PARK 9231-100 Avenue

n ZOIE GARDNER PARK 12710-70 Street

SOUTHEAST

n AVONMORE 7902-73 Avenue

n BONNIE DOON LEISURE CENTRE 8648-81 Street

Mon–Thur 6 am–9 pm Fri 6 am–12 am Sat 7 am–7 pm Sun 7 am–6 pm

l BONNIE DOON–SPRAY PARK 9240-93 Street

n l CAPILANO COMMUNITY PARK 10810-54 Street

l CITY HALL SPRAY PARK WADING POOL 1 Sir Winston Churchill Square

l CLOVERDALE—SPRAY PARK 9411-97 Avenue

l ELLERSLIE—SPRAY PARK 5 Avenue & Edwards Drive 9411-97 Avenue

n FOREST HEIGHTS 10150-80 Street

SOUTHWEST

l ASPEN GARDENS— SPRAY PARK 12015-39a Avenue

l CAMERON HEIGHT SPRAY PARK Cameron Heights Way

n CONFEDERATION LEISURE CENTRE 11204-43 Avenue Mon–Thu 5:30 am–10 pm Fri 5:30 am–9 pm Sat–Sun 6:30 am–8:45 pm

l ELLINGSON PARK— SPRAY PARK (PARKALLEN) 6510-111 Street

l FULTON PLACE— SPRAY PARK 6115 Fulton Road

l GOLD BAR—SPRAY PARK 4620-105 Avenue

l HARDISTY LEISURE CENTRE 10545-65 Street

Mon–Fri 5:30 pm–10 pm Sat 9–4 pm Sun 9–8 pm

l HAZELDEAN—SPRAY PARK 9630-66 Avenue

l HOLYROOD—SPRAY PARK 9411 Holyrood Road

n JACKIE PARKER 4540-50 Street

l KENILWORTH—SPRAY PARK 7104-87 Avenue

l KING EDWARD PARK— SPRAY PARK 7708-85 Street

n MILL CREEK OUTDOOR POOL 9555-84 Avenue Daily 11 am–9 pm

n MILL WOODS RECREATION CENTRE 7207-28 Avenue Mon–Fri 5:30 am–10 pm Sat–Sun 7 am–9 pm

l MILL WOODS—SPRAY PARK 66 Street & 23 Avenue

l OTTEWELL—SPRAY PARK 5920-93a Avenue

l RITCHIE—SPRAY PARK 7727-98 Street

l STRATHCONA— SPRAY PARK 10139-87 Avenue

l STRATHEARN—SPRAY PARK 8777-96 Avenue

l SW KINSMEN PARK— SPRAY PARK 9100 Walterdale Hill Mon–Fri 11 am–7 pm

n THE MEADOWS LEISURE CENTRE 2704-17 Street Mon–Sat 6 am–10 pm Sun 5:30 am–9 pm

n YMCA (WEST) 7121-178 Street Mon–Fri 5:30 am–10 pm Sat–Sun 7 am–9 pm

NORTHWEST

l ATHLONE—SPRAY PARK 13010-129 Street

n CALLINGWOOD SOUTHPARK 17605-64 Avenue

l CASTLE DOWNS— SPRAY PARK 11520-153 Avenue

n CENTRAL MCDOUGALL 10630-109 Avenue

n DOVERCOURT PARK 13510 Dovercourt Park

l GREENFIELD—SPRAY PARK 3803-114 Street

n KINSMEN SPORTS CENTRE 9100 Walterdale Hill Mon–Fri 5:30 am–10:30 pm Sat 6:30 am–10 pm Sun 7 am–10 pm

l LANDSDOWNE PARK 12323-51 Avenue

l LENDRUM PLACE PARK 11335-57 Avenue

l MCKERNAN PARK 7536-112 Street

n MONSIGNOR WALTER FITZGERALD PARK 72 Avenue & 180 Street

n QUEEN ELIZABETH OUTDOOR POOL 9170 Walterdale Hill

n SW SCONA POOL 10450-72 Avenue

l ROSENTHAL SPRAY PARK 1070 Rosenthal Blvd

l ROYAL GARDENS PARK 4030-117 Street

l SOUTH TERWILLEGAR PARK 7170 South Terwillegar Drive

n TERWILLEGAR COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTRE 2051 Leger Road Mon–Fri 5:30 am–10:30 pm Sat–Sun 6 am–10 pm

l TIPTON PARK 10849-81 Avenue

n WEST EDMONTON MALL 87 Avenue & 172 Street Hours vary: 10 am–9 pm (summer)

l QUEEN ALEXANDRA— SPRAY PARK 73 Avenue & 108 Street

n YMCA (SOUTH) 1975-111 Street Mon–Fri 5:30 am–10 pm Sat–Sun 7 am–9 pm

l PRINCE CHARLES— SPRAY PARK 12033-125 Street

l QUEEN MARY PARK— SPRAY PARK 10844-117 Street

l ROSSLYN—SPRAY PARK 11015-134 Avenue

l SHERBROOKE— SPRAY PARK 13008-122 Avenue

l SPRUCE AVENUE 10240-115 Avenue

l WELLINGTON PARK— SPRAY PARK 13440-132 Street

n WEST MEADOWLARK 12840-109 Avenue

l ELMWOOD—SPRAY PARK 16415-83 Avenue

l FRED BROADSTOCK— SPRAY PARK & OUTDOOR POOL 15720-105 Avenue Daily 11 am–7 pm

n GLASTENBURY PARK 1101 Grantham Drive

n GLENORA 10426-136 Street

n GRAND TRUNK FITNESS & LEISURE CENTRE 13025-112 Street Mon–Fri 5:30 am–10 pm Sat 7:45 am–9 pm Sun 7:45 am–9:30 pm

l GROVENOR PARK— SPRAY PARK 14325-104 Avenue

l HUDSON PARK— SPRAY PARK 13625 Cumberland Road

n JASPER PLACE FITNESS & LEISURE CENTRE 9200-163 Street Mon–Thur 6 am–10 pm Fri 6 am–8 pm Sat 6 am– 9 pm Sun 7 am–7 pm

l KENSIGNGTON— SPRAY PARK 12130-134a Avenue

n KITCHENER PARK 102 Avenue & 114 Street

l LAURIER HEIGHTS PARK— SPRAY PARK 14405-85 Avenue

l NORTH GLENORA— SPRAY PARK 13535-109a Avenue

n OLIVER OUTDOOR POOL 10315-119 Street Noon–8 pm

n PETER HEMMINGWAY 13808-111 Avenue Daily 5:30 am–10 pm

l WESTMOUNT—SPRAY PARK 128-109a Avenue

l WOODCROFT—SPRAY PARK 13915-115 Avenue

n YMCA (CASTLE DOWNS) 11510-153 Avenue Mon–Fri 6 am–10 pm Sat–Sun 7 am–8 pm

n YMCA (DOWNTOWN) 10211-102 Avenue Mon–Fri 5:30 am–9 pm Sat 7 am–6 pm Sun 9 am–4 pm

BEAUMONT

n AQUA-FIT CENTRE 5001 Rue Eaglement Mon–Fri 5:30 am–10 pm Sat 6 am–10 pm Sun 7 am–9 pm

l BEAUMONT SPRAY PARK SPRAY PARK 5417-43 Avenue

DEVON

l CENTENNIAL PARK— SPLASH PARK 105 Athabasca Avenue 10 am–9 pm daily

n DEVON OUTDOOR POOL 34 Haven Avenue Mon–Fri 6 am–10 pm Sat–Sun 8 am–10 pm FORT SASKATCHEWAN

n HARBOUR POOL 10001-94 Avenue

l KIN FAMILY—SPRAY PARK 100 Westpark Drive Daily 10 am–8 pm

LEDUC

n l ALEXANDRIA OUTDOOR POOL & SPRAY PARK 5 Alexandria Park, off 50th Street

n LEDUC RECREATION CENTRE 4330 Black Gold Drive Mon–Fri 5:30 am–10 pm Sat–Sun 8 am–9 pm

n KINSMEN/WESTBORO Strathcona Drive South Mon–Fri 1 pm–4 pm

PLACE

l GRANVILLE PARK— SPRAY PARK Glamorgan Drive E Mon–Fri 1 pm–4 pm

STONY PLAIN

n

Summer PET ADVICE

How you can get your puss, pooch or other loving animal adjusted for the season

If the weather forecasts are to be believed, it’s gonna be a hot one this year and we might find occasions when the mercury could rise higher than usual. Taking care of yourself is one thing, but your pets have a different level of maintenance worth considering. Here are a few tips to keep them healthy and happy this summer.

• Pets can get dehydrated quickly, so give them plenty of fresh, clean water when it’s hot or humid outdoors. Make sure your pets have a shady place to get out of the sun, be careful not to over-exercise them, and keep them indoors when it’s extremely hot.

• Know the symptoms of overheating in pets, which include excessive panting or difficulty breathing, increased heart and respiratory rate, drooling, mild weakness, stupor or even collapse.

Symptoms can also include seizures, bloody diarrhea and vomit along with an elevated body temperature of over 104 degrees.

• Do not leave pets unsupervised around water. Consider a life vest and rinse your pets off after swimming to remove chlorine or salt from their fur. Avoid allowing pets from drinking treated or salt water.

• Feel free to trim longer hair on your dog, but never shave your dog: The layers of dogs’ coats protect them from overheating and sunburn. Brushing cats more often than usual can prevent problems caused by excessive heat. And be sure that any sunscreen or insect repellent product you use on your pets is labeled specifically for use on animals.

• Asphalt gets extremely hot, if you can walk on it barefoot, it is not safe for your pets to walk or lie on. Being so close to the ground, your pooch’s body can heat up quickly, and sensitive paw pads can burn. Keep walks during these times to a minimum.

• Commonly used rodenticides and lawn and garden insecticides can be harmful to cats and dogs if ingested, so keep them out of reach. Keep citronella candles, tiki torch products and insect coils of out pets’ reach as well. n

Courtesy ASPCA

AUGUST Events

THUR, AUGUST 1

BIG VALLEY JAMBOREE

Camrose Regional Exhibition Grounds I August 1–4 I $347 and up three-day general admission I The country music festival upon which all others are judged. Headliners include Keith Urban, Cody Johnson and Lainey Wilson. bigvalleyjamboree.com 780 672 0224

BILLY IDOL

Rogers Place I 10220-104 Avenue I 8 pm I $91.85 and up. ticketmaster.com

CULTURAL CAMPFIRES

Shikaoi Park I 4905-51 Avenue, Stony Plain I Listen to stories from around the world and connect with people in our community. stonyplain.com

LIONEL RAULT

Blue Chair Café I 9624-76 Avenue I 6:30 pm. bluechair.ca

ROCK IN THE PARK

Sherbrooke Community League I 13008-122 Avenue I Free I 6–8pm I Featuring Songcraft Artists.

FRI, AUGUST 2

BIG VALLEY JAMBOREE

Camrose Regional Exhibition Grounds I August 1–4 I $347 and up three-day general admission I The country music festival upon which all others are judged. Headliners include Keith Urban, Cody Johnson

HERITAGE FESTIVAL

Borden Park I 10 am–9pm

I Free to attend, $1 per food ticket I Over 90 cultures are represented in over 70 pavilions, each celebrating and sharing their art, crafts, food, and history with Edmontonians. heritagefest.ca 780 488 3378

SIMULATOR SATURDAYS

Alberta Aviation Museum I 11410 Kingsway Drive I 10 am–5pm I $5 for 20 minutes I Get in the simulator cockpit and fly like top gun. Do barrel rolls, fly at tree top level. albertaaviationmuseum.com

and Lainey Wilson bigvalleyjamboree.com 780 672 0224

BLUEBERRY MUSIC FESTIVAL

Heritage Park I 5100-41 Avenue, Stony Plain I August 2–4 I $165 weekend passes I Featuring Appalachian Road Show, Ben Sures, Jackson Hallow, and many more. 888 915 4973

EDMONTON PROSPECTS BASEBALL VS SYLVAN LAKE GULLS

Diamond 9, Centennial Park I 4000 Sherwood Drive, Sherwood Park I 7 pm I Entertaining summer baseball at a community field. prospectsbaseballclub.com

SAT, AUGUST 3

BIG VALLEY JAMBOREE

Camrose Regional Exhibition Grounds I August 1–4 I $347 and up three-day general admission I The country music festival upon which all others are judged. Headliners include Keith Urban, Cody Johnson and Lainey Wilson. bigvalleyjamboree.com 780 672 0224

BLUEBERRY MUSIC FESTIVAL

Heritage Park I 5100-41 Avenue, Stony Plain I August 2–4 I $165 weekend passes I Featuring Appalachian Road Show, Ben Sures, Jackson Hallow, and many more. blueberrybluegrass.com 888 915 4973

HERITAGE FESTIVAL

Borden Park, 11020-75 a Street I 10 am–9 pm I Free to attend, $1 per food ticket I Over 90 cultures are represented in over 70 pavilions, each celebrating and sharing their art, crafts, food, and history with Edmontonians. heritagefest.ca

780 488 3378

AUGUST 5–11

TEENAGE MUTANT KUNG FU TURTLE

Jubilations Dinner Theatre, WEM I 11 am I $49.90 adults, $46.57 children I They’ve lost their groove, crime is all around them and they are uninspired to stop it. Who will save the day?

jubilations.ca/edmontonshows

780 484 2424

SUN, AUGUST 4

BIG VALLEY JAMBOREE

Camrose Regional Exhibition Grounds I August 1–4 I $347 and up three-day general admission I The country music festival upon which all others are judged. Headliners include Keith Urban, Cody Johnson and Lainey Wilson. bigvalleyjamboree.com 780 672 0224

BLUEBERRY MUSIC FESTIVAL

Heritage Park I 5100-41 Avenue, Stony Plain I August 2–4 I $165 weekend passes I Featuring Appalachian Road Show, Ben Sures, Jackson Hallow, and many more. blueberrybluegrass.com 888 915 4973

EDMONTON PROSPECTS BASEBALL VS FORT MCMURRAY GIANTS

Diamond 9, Centennial Park I 4000 Sherwood Drive, Sherwood Park I 2 pm I Entertaining summer baseball at a community field. prospectsbaseballclub.com

TEENAGE MUTANT KUNG

FU TURTLES

Jubilations Dinner Theatre, WEM I 5 pm I $49.90 adults, $46.57 children I They’ve lost their groove, crime is all around them and they are uninspired to stop it. Who will save the day? jubilations.ca/ edmonton-shows 780 484 2424

TUES, AUGUST 6

JOURNEY TO THE 80’S Jubilations Dinner Theatre, WEM I Journey to the time when we were living on a prayer I Wed, Thurs, 6:30 pm, $84.31 adults, $49.90 children I Fri, Sat, 6:30 pm, $90.97 adults, $49.90 children I Sun, 5:15 pm, $84.31 adults, $49.90 children.

780 484 2424 jubilations.ca/edmontonshows

MON, AUGUST 5

EDMONTON PROSPECTS BASEBALL VS FORT MCMURRAY GIANTS

Diamond 9, Centennial Park I 4000 Sherwood Drive, Sherwood Park I 7 pm I Entertaining summer baseball at a community field. prospectsbaseballclub.com

HERITAGE FESTIVAL

Borden Park, 11020-75 a Street I 10 am–9 pm I Free to attend, $1 per food ticket I Over 90 cultures are represented in over 70 pavilions, each celebrating and sharing their art, crafts, food, and history with Edmontonians. heritagefest.ca

780 488 3378

HLINKA GRETZKY CUP

An international, under 18 ice hockey tournament I Rogers Place, noon, 3:30 pm and 7:30 pm I Downtown Community Arena, 5:30 pm game. Today’s Games: noon Slovakia vs Sweden, 3:30 pm. US vs Czechia, 5:30 pm. Germany vs Finland, 7:30 Switzerland vs Canada. hlinkagretzkycup.ca

THUR, AUGUST 8

CULTURAL CAMPFIRES

Shikaoi Park I 4905-51 Avenue, Stony Plain I Listen to stories from around the world and connect with people in our community. stonyplain.com

EDMONTON FOLK MUSIC FESTIVAL

HLINKA GRETZKY CUP

An international, under 18 ice hockey tournament I Rogers Place, noon, 3:30 pm and 7:30 pm I Downtown Community Arena, 5:30 pm game I Today’s Games: noon Germany vs Czechia, 3:30 pm, Finland vs US, 5:30 pm, Sweden vs Switzerland, 7:30 pm Canada vs Slovakia. hlinkagretzkycup.ca

ROCK’N AUGUST

Various locations around St. Albert I The festival of cars and music. rocknaugust.com

WED, AUGUST 8

HLINKA GRETZKY CUP

An international, under 18 ice hockey tournament I Rogers Place, noon, 3:30 pm and 7:30 pm I Downtown Community Arena, 5:30 pm game I Today’s Games: noon, Czechia vs Finland, 3:30 pm, US vs Germany, 5:30 pm, Switzerland vs Slovakia, 7:30 pm Sweden vs Canada. hlinkagretzkycup.ca

QUALICO PATIO SERIES

Festival Place I 100 Festival Way, Sherwood Park I 7 pm–10 pm I Art on the lakeside patio with live music. Two shows a night. festivalplace.ca

ROCK’N AUGUST

Various locations around St. Albert I The festival of cars and music. rocknaugust.com

WESTERN CANADIAN WATER

SKI CHAMPIONSHIPS

Shalom Park I 25512b 210 Street SW, Calmar I shalompark.com

Gallagher Park I Show 5 pm–11 pm I Incredible Music with the best view of the city. edmontonfolkfest.org 780 429 1899

FRAGAPALOOZA

Leduc Recreation Centre I 4330 Black Gold Drive I A four-day non-stop video gaming extravaganza event, put on by gamers for gamers. fragapalooza.com

JACK JR

The Comic Strip I #1646 Bourbon Street, WEM I 7:30 pm I $18.50-62.50 wem.thecomicstrip.ca 780 483 5999

ROCK IN THE PARK Sherbrooke Community League I 13008-122 Avenue I Free I 6–8pm I Featuring Kaeley Jade.

ROCK’N AUGUST

Various locations around St. Albert I The festival of cars and music. rocknaugust.com

SAPPHIRE SUNSET CONCERT

Devon Centennial Park I 100 Athabasca Avenue I Devon I 6 pm I Bring your family, lawn chair, blanket and enjoy your evening. mountainsapphire.ca

WESTERN CANADIAN WATER SKI CHAMPIONSHIPS

Shalom Park I 25512b 210 Street SW I Calmar. shalompark.com

FRI, AUGUST 9

ANIMETHON

Shaw Conference Centre I 9797 Jasper Avenue I $65 weekend pass I A Japanese Animation (anime) themed festival. We now include voice actor guest, improvisation groups, various games, costume contests and more. animethon.org

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

AlbertaRailwayMuseum.com

CARIWEST

Churchill Square, downtown Edmonton, 100 Street & 102 Avenue I August 11–13

I Glitzy parade costumes, dancing in the street to island rhythms, and exotic cuisine transform downtown Edmonton into a lively Caribbean outpost. cariwest.ca

780 421 7800

EDMONTON FOLK MUSIC FESTIVAL

Gallagher Park I Show 6–11 pm I Incredible Music with the best view of the city. edmontonfolkfest.org

780 429 1899

FRAGAPALOOZA

Leduc Recreation Centre

I 4330 Black Gold Drive I A four-day non-stop video gaming extravaganza event, put on by gamers for gamers. fragapalooza.com

HLINKA GRETZKY CUP

An international, under 18 ice hockey tournament I Rogers Place, noon, 3:30 pm and 7:30 pm I Downtown Community Arena, 5:30 pm game I Today’s Games, first round playoffs, noon, 3:30 pm, 5:30 pm, 7:30 pm. hlinkagretzkycup.ca

JACK JR

The Comic Strip I #1646

Bourbon Street, WEM I 7:30 & 9:45pm I $26.50–69.50.

wem.thecomicstrip.ca 780 483 5999

ROCK’N AUGUST

Various locations around St. Albert I The festival of cars and music. rocknaugust.com

WESTERN CANADIAN WATER

SKI CHAMPIONSHIPS

Shalom Park I 25512b 210 Street SW, Calmar. shalompark.com

SAT, AUGUST 10

ANIMETHON

Shaw Conference Centre I 9797 Jasper Avenue I $65 early bird weekend pass, $75 full price I A Japanese Animation (anime) themed festival. We now include voice actor guest, improvisation groups, various games, costume contests and more. animethon.org

CARIWEST

Churchill Square, downtown Edmonton, 100 Street & 102 Avenue I August 11–13 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 10, at noon down Jasper Avenue. cariwest.ca

780 421 7800

EDMONTON FOLK MUSIC FESTIVAL

Gallagher Park I Show 11 am–12 pm I Incredible Music with the best view of the city. edmontonfolkfest.org

780 429 1899

FRAGAPALOOZA

Leduc Recreation Centre I 4330 Black Gold Drive I A four-day non-stop video gaming extravaganza event, put on by gamers for gamers. fragapalooza.com

HLINKA GRETZKY CUP

Rogers Place I 10220-104 Avenue I An international, under 18 ice hockey tournament I Today’s Games, Medal games, 1:30 pm, Bronze medal game, 6 pm Gold medal game. hlinkagretzkycup.ca

JACK JR

The Comic Strip I #1646 Bourbon Street, WEM I 7 & 9:30 pm I $26.50–69.50. wem.thecomicstrip.ca 780 483 5999

PUNK IN DRUBLIC

Fan Park at Ice District I 10101-104 Avenue I Gates open 12 pm I $122 single day, $208 weekend pass I NOFX final tour! punkindrublicfest.com

ROCK’N AUGUST

Various locations around St. Albert I The festival of cars and music. rocknaugust.com

SIMULATOR SATURDAYS

Alberta Aviation Museum I 11410 Kingsway Drive I 10 am–5pm I $5 for 20 minutes I Get in the simulator cockpit and fly like top gun. Do barrel rolls, fly at tree top level. albertaaviationmuseum.com

TEENAGE MUTANT KUNG

FU TURTLES

Jubilations Dinner Theatre, WEM I 11 am I $49.90

adults, $46.57 children I They’ve lost their groove, crime is all around them and they are uninspired to stop it. Who will save the day?

jubilations.ca/ edmonton-shows

780 484 2424

SUN, AUGUST 11

ANIMETHON

Shaw Conference Centre I 9797 Jasper Avenue I $65 early bird weekend pass, $75 full price I A Japanese Animation (anime) themed festival. We now include voice actor guest, improvisation groups, various games, costume contests and more. animethon.org

CARIWEST

Churchill Square, downtown Edmonton I 100 Street & 102 Avenue I August 11–13

I Glitzy parade costumes, dancing in the street to island rhythms, and exotic cuisine transform downtown Edmonton into a lively Caribbean outpost. cariwest.ca

780 421 7800

EDMONTON ELKS VS BC LIONS

Commonwealth Stadium I 11000 Stadium Road I 5 pm I $26.25 and up I Football. ticketmaster.ca

EDMONTON FOLK MUSIC FESTIVAL

Gallagher Park I 11 am–11 pm I Incredible Music with the best view of the city. the festival are headliners Alison Krauss and Robert Plant.

edmontonfolkfest.org

780 429 1899

FRAGAPALOOZA

Leduc Recreation Centre I 4330 Black Gold Drive I

A four-day non-stop video gaming extravaganza event, put on by gamers for gamers. fragapalooza.com

PUNK IN DRUBLIC

Fan Park at Ice District I 10101-104 Avenue I Gates open 12 pm I $122 single day, $208 weekend pass I NOFX final tour! punkindrublicfest.com

SOURDOUGH RAFT RACE

Terwilliger Park I 10 Rabbit Hill Road I 9 am I Come down for the toonie pancake breakfast, then stay after 11am to watch the rafts take to the river. Family fun as the slow race progresses. sourdoughraftrace.com

AUGUST 12–18

JOURNEY TO THE 80’S Jubilations Dinner Theatre, WEM I Journey to the time when we were living on a prayer I Wed, Thurs, 6:30 pm, $84.31 adults, $49.90 children I Fri, Sat, 6:30 pm, $90.97 adults, $49.90 children I Sun, 5:15pm, $84.31 adults, $49.90 children. jubilations.ca/ edmonton-shows 780 484 2424

WED, AUGUST 14

FEAST ON THE FIELD

Commonwealth Stadium I 11000 Stadium Road I 5:30–9:30 pm 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 award-winning local chefs. capitalcarefoundation.net/ feastonthefield

QUALICO PATIO SERIES

Festival Place I 100 Festival Way, Sherwood Park I 7 pm–10 pm I Art on the lakeside patio with live music. Two shows a night. festivalplace.ca

THUR, AUGUST 15

CULTURAL CAMPFIRES

Shikaoi Park I 4905-51 Avenue, Stony Plain I Listen to stories from around the world and connect with people in our community. stonyplain.com

EDMONTON INTERNATIONAL FRINGE FESTIVAL

Old Strathcona, dozens of venues throughout the city I Amazing theatre throughout the day, and free outdoor shows including buskers, food vendors, beer tents, and much more. fringetheatre.ca 780 448 9000

ESO OUTDOORS

Centennial Park, Devon I

105 Athabaska Avenue I 7 pm I $25, or pay what you can I Join members of the ESO. Smaller groups of ESO members will perform renditions of memorable songs spanning multiple genres. winspearcentre.com/ summer

KARAN AUJLA

Rogers Place I 10220-104

Avenue I 7:30 pm I $61–155 I With Ikky. ticketmaster.com

NAZARETH

River Cree Resort & Casino I 300 East Lapotac Boulevard, Enoch I 8 pm I Starting at $39.99 I Pioneers who took Scottish Rock international and paved the way for many other great Scottish bands. rivercreeresort.com

OUTDOOR MOVIE

Heritage Park I 5100-41 Avenue, Stony Plain I Event opens at 7:30 pm, movie starts at sunset I Free I Get your face painted, make a craft, and then snuggle up with your blankets, popcorn, and warm mini-donuts to watch the featured film under starlight. stonyplain.ca

ROCK IN THE PARK

Sherbrooke Community League I 13008-122 Avenue I Free I 6–8pm I Featuring Bobblehead Joe.

FRI, AUGUST 16

EDMONTON BLUES FESTIVAL

Klondike Park, 114 Avenue & Gretzky Drive I Fri, 5:30 pm I From $163 weekend passes, $81 (Fri) I Enjoy amazing Blues sounds and a great experience. Today’s performers include Booker T Presents:

A Stax Revue, Vanessa Collier, Kenny “Blues Boss" Wayne. bluesinternationalltd.com

EDMONTON INTERNATIONAL FRINGE FESTIVAL

Old Strathcona, dozens of venues throughout the city I Amazing theatre throughout the day, and free outdoor shows including buskers, food vendors, beer tents,

and much more. fringetheatre.ca 780 448 9000

ESO OUTDOORS

Castledowns Park I 11520153 Ave I 7 pm I $25, or pay what you can I Join members of the ESO. Smaller groups of ESO members will perform renditions of memorable songs spanning multiple genres Winspearcentre.com/ summer

MO AMER

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

MOVIE UNDER THE STARS

Legacy Park I 100 Avenue & 101 Street, Fort Saskatchewan I 6:30–8:30 pm activities, 8:45 pm movie I Arrive early for the activities and pick a spot to enjoy an outdoor movie. Weather permitting. fortsask.ca

OPERA AL FRESCO

University of Alberta Botanic Gardens I 5km north of Devon on Hwy 60 I 6–10 pm I $72 I The garden serenade promises beautiful scenery and superb live performances. tickets.edmontonopera. com/8526/8527

STEVE EARLE

River Cree Resort & Casino I 300 East Lapotac Boulevard, Enoch I 9 pm I $94.85 I One of the most acclaimed singer-songwriters of his generation. rivercreeresort.com

SAT, AUGUST 17

ALBERTA INTERNATIONAL AIRSHOW

Villeneuve Airport, Sturgeon County I 27018 SH 633 Sturgeon County I 9 am–5 pm. albertainternationalairshow.com

ALBERTA OPEN FARM DAYS

Explore farms in the Greater Edmonton and throughout Alberta as they open their doors to you and your family. Year of the alpaca! albertafarmdays.ca

EDMONTON BLUES FESTIVAL

Klondike Park, 114 Avenue & Gretzky Drive I Sat, 1:45pm I From $163 weekend passes, $87 (Sat) I Enjoy amazing Blues sounds and a great experience. Today’s performers include Bayou Boogie, Selwyn Birchwood, The Cash Box Kings, Braithwaite and Whitleley, Paul Pigat and Cousin Harley and The Graham Guest Band. bluesinternationalltd.com

EDMONTON INTERNATIONAL FRINGE FESTIVAL

Old Strathcona, dozens of venues throughout the city I Amazing theatre throughout the day, and free outdoor shows including buskers, food vendors, beer tents, and much more. fringetheatre.ca 780 448 9000

ESO OUTDOORS

Legacy Park, Fort Saskatchewan I 10005-102 Street I 7 pm I $25, or pay what you can I Join members of the ESO. Smaller groups of ESO members will perform renditions of memorable songs spanning multiple genres. winspearcentre.com/ summer

FLATLAND CAVALRY

Midway I 6107-104 Street I 7pm. ticketweb.ca

MO AMER

The Comic Strip I #1646

Bourbon Street, WEM I 7 & 9:30 pm.

wem.thecomicstrip.ca

780 483 5999

SIMULATOR SATURDAYS

Alberta Aviation Museum I 11410 Kingsway Drive I 10 am–5pm I $5 for 20 minutes I Get in the simulator cockpit and fly like top gun. Do barrel rolls, fly at tree top level. albertaaviationmuseum.com

TEENAGE MUTANT KUNG FU TURTLES

Jubilations Dinner Theatre, WEM I 11 am I $49.90 adults, $46.57 children I They’ve lost their groove, crime is all around them and they are uninspired to stop it. Who will save the day?

jubilations.ca/ edmonton-shows

780 484 2424

SUN, AUGUST 18

ALBERTA INTERNATIONAL AIRSHOW

Villeneuve Airport, Sturgeon County I 27018 SH 633 Sturgeon County I 9 am–5 pm. albertainternationalairshow.com

ALBERTA OPEN FARM DAYS

Explore farms in the Greater Edmonton and throughout Alberta as they open their doors to you and your family. albertafarmdays.ca

EDMONTON BLUES FESTIVAL

Klondike Park, 114 Avenue & Gretzky Drive I Sun 2 pm I From $163 weekend passes, $87 (Sun) I Enjoy amazing Blues sounds and a great experience. Today’s performers include Matt Andersen & the Big Bottle of Joy, The Blackburn

Brothers, D.K. Harrell, Blue Moon Marquee, Secondhand Dreamcar, bluesinternationalltd.com

EDMONTON INTERNATIONAL FRINGE FESTIVAL

Old Strathcona, dozens of venues throughout the city I Amazing theatre throughout the day, and free outdoor shows including buskers, food vendors, beer tents & more.. fringetheatre.ca

780 448 9000

EDMONTON MARATHON

Start and finish line at the Edmonton Convention Centre I 9797 Jasper Avenue I 6 am–7 pm I Challenge yourself with the run or come down to watch and have fun.

edmontonmarathon.ca

ESO OUTDOORS

Four Seasons Park, Beaumont I 5701 40 Avenue I 7 pm I $25, or pay what

you can I Join members of the ESO. Smaller groups of ESO members will perform renditions of memorable songs spanning multiple genres winspearcentre.com/ summer

SONS OF THE EAST

The Starlite Room I 10030102 Street I 7 pm I $34.89 I All ages I With a knack for classic songwriting and glorious vocal harmonies, Sons Of The East will instantly turn heads with heads with this glorious debut album. starliteroom.ca

AUGUST 19–25

COREY RODRIGUES

The Comic Strip I #1646 Bourbon Street, WEM I Thurs, 7:30 pm, $18.50–62.50 I Fri, 7:30 and 9:45pm, $26.50–69.50 I

Sat, 7 and 9:30 pm, $26.50-69.50 I Sun, 7pm, $18.50-62.50. wem.thecomicstrip.ca

780 483 5999

EDMONTON INTERNATIONAL FRINGE FESTIVAL

Old Strathcona, dozens of venues throughout the city I Amazing theatre throughout the day, and free outdoor shows including buskers, food vendors, beer tents, and much more. fringetheatre.ca

780 448 9000

JOURNEY TO THE 80’S

Jubilations Dinner Theatre, WEM I Journey to the time when we were living on a prayer. Wed, Thurs, 6:30 pm I $84.31 adults, $49.90 children I Sat, 6:30 pm I $90.97 adults, $49.90 children I Sun, 5:15 pm, $84.31 adults, $49.90 children. jubilations.ca/ edmonton-shows

780 484 2424

MON, AUGUST 19

EDMONTON INTERNATIONAL FRINGE FESTIVAL

Old Strathcona, dozens of venues throughout the city I Amazing theatre throughout the day, and free outdoor shows including buskers, food vendors, beer tents, and much more.

fringetheatre.ca

780 448 9000

TUES, AUGUST 20

EDMONTON INTERNATIONAL FRINGE FESTIVAL

Old Strathcona, dozens of venues throughout the city I Amazing theatre throughout the day, and free outdoor shows including buskers, food vendors, beer tents, and much more.

fringetheatre.ca

780 448 9000

WED, AUGUST 21

EDMONTON INTERNATIONAL FRINGE FESTIVAL

Old Strathcona, dozens of venues throughout the city I Amazing theatre throughout the day, and free outdoor shows including buskers, food vendors, beer tents & more.

fringetheatre.ca

780 448 9000

QUALICO PATIO SERIES

Festival Place I 100 Festival Way, Sherwood Park I 7 pm–10 pm I Art on the lakeside patio with live music. Two shows a night. festivalplace.ca

SYMPHONY UNDER THE SKY AT SNOW VALLEY Snow Valley I 119 Street, off Whitemud Drive I 7 pm I $35 I Instead of Hawrelak Park, this year the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra perform outdoors at Snow Valley. Today’s performance Mozart, Haydn & Rossini. winspearcentre.com/sky

AUGUST 22-24

EDMONTON PRIDE FESTIVAL

Churchill Square I An all out party! Two stages with many performances. Live music, drag, costumes, community spirit and more!

THUR, AUGUST 22

CULTURAL CAMPFIRES

Shikaoi Park I 4905-51 Avenue, Stony Plain I Listen to stories from around the world and connect with people in our community. stonyplain.com

EDMONTON INTERNATIONAL FRINGE FESTIVAL

Old Strathcona, dozens of venues throughout the city I Amazing theatre throughout the day, and free outdoor shows including buskers, food vendors, beer tents & more. fringetheatre.ca 780 448 9000

ROCK IN THE PARK

Sherbrooke Community League I 13008-122

Avenue I Free I 6–8 pm I Featuring Emo LeBlanc.

SYMPHONY UNDER THE SKY AT SNOW VALLEY

Snow Valley I 119 Street, off Whitemud Drive I 7 pm

I $35 I Instead of Hawrelak Park, this year the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra perform outdoors at Snow Valley. Today’s performance is Love & Romance. winspearcentre.com/sky

FRI, AUGUST 23

EDMONTON INTERNATIONAL FRINGE FESTIVAL

Old Strathcona, dozens of venues throughout the city I Amazing theatre throughout the day, and free outdoor shows including buskers, food vendors, beer tents, and much more.

fringetheatre.ca 780 448 9000

SYMPHONY UNDER THE SKY AT SNOW VALLEY

Snow Valley I 119 Street, off Whitemud Drive I 7 pm

I $35 I Instead of Hawrelak Park, this year the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra perform outdoors at Snow Valley. Today’s performance Mozart, Haydn & Rossini. winspearcentre.com/sky

METALLICA

Commonwealth Stadium

I 11000 Stadium Road I A two day ticket is $269–327 I With Pantera and Mammoth WVH. ticketmaster.ca

SAT, AUGUST 24

DIRTY WHITE BOYS –

TRIBUTE TO FOREIGNER

Pearl Showroom I 12464 153 Street I 8 pm I $23.50. ticketmaster.ca

EDMONTON INTERNATIONAL FRINGE FESTIVAL

Old Strathcona, dozens of venues throughout the city I Amazing theatre throughout the day, and free outdoor shows including buskers, food vendors, beer tents & more. fringetheatre.ca

780 448 9000

HOZIER

Rogers Place I 10220-104 Avenue I 8 pm I With Allison Russell. ticketmaster.com

HYBRID THEORY

Edmonton Expo Centre I 7515-118 Avenue I 7 pm I $59–82 I Join us for a night of music, emotion and nostalgia as we pay tribute to one and only Chester Bennington and Linkin Park. ticketmaster.ca

SIMULATOR SATURDAYS

Alberta Aviation Museum I 11410 Kingsway Drive I 10 am–5pm I $5 for 20 minutes I Get in the simulator cockpit and fly like top gun. Do barrel rolls, fly at tree top level. albertaaviationmuseum.com

SYMPHONY UNDER THE SKY AT SNOW VALLEY

Snow Valley I 119 Street, off Whitemud Drive I 7 pm I $35 I Instead of Hawrelak Park, this year the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra perform outdoors at Snow Valley. Today’s performance Love & Romance. winspearcentre.com/sky

TEENAGE MUTANT KUNG FU TURTLES

Jubilations Dinner Theatre, WEM I 11 am I $49.90 adults, $46.57 children I They’ve lost their groove, crime is all around them and they are uninspired to stop it. Who will save the day? jubilations.ca/ edmonton-shows 780 484 2424

SUN, AUGUST 25

EDMONTON INTERNATIONAL FRINGE FESTIVAL

Old Strathcona, dozens of venues throughout the city I Amazing theatre throughout the day, and free outdoor shows including buskers, food vendors, beer

tents, and much more. fringetheatre.ca

780 448 9000

ESO OUTDOORS

Heritage Park Pavilion I 5100-41 Avenue, Stony Plain I 2 pm I $25, pay what you can I The Edmonton Symphony Orchestra musicians are on the move. Join smaller groups of ESO members in your community as they perform delightful renditions of memorable songs spanning multiple genres, including classical, pops, and Hollywood film scores. Taking place in outdoor spaces in Edmonton and surrounding communities. winspearcentre.com/ summer

METALLICA

Commonwealth Stadium I 11000 Stadium Road I A two day ticket is $269–327 I With Five Finger Death Punch and Ice Nine Kills. ticketmaster.ca

UKRAINIAN DAY

Ukrainian Cultural Village I Hwy 16, East of Edmonton, Lamont County I $15 adults, $10 (youth) I 10 am–5pm I Witness history come alive as Alberta’s Ukrainian community celebrates its pioneer roots as well as all things Ukrainian in the province today. ukrainianvillage.ca

AUGUST

26–SEPTEMBER 1

CASEY ROCKET

The Comic Strip I #1646 Bourbon Street, WEM I Thurs, 7:30 pm, $26.50–62.50 I Fri, 7:30 and 9:45pm, $26.50-69.50 I Sat, 7 and 9:30 pm, $26.50-69.50 I Sun, 7 pm, $18.50-62.50. wem.thecomicstrip.ca 780 483 5999

WED, AUGUST 28

OPERA PUB – A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE

Blue Chair Café I 9624-76 Avenue I 7pm. bluechair.ca

QUALICO PATIO SERIES

Festival Place I 100 Festival Way, Sherwood Park I 7 pm–10 pm I Art on the lakeside patio with live music. Two shows a night. festivalplace.ca

FRI, AUGUST 30

FRIENDS: THE ONE WITH ACE VENTURA

Jubilations Dinner Theatre, WEM I 6:30 pm I $69.88 adults, $49.90 children I They lived, they laughed and they cried as the frolicked in New York City. jubilations.ca/ edmonton-shows 780 484 2424

ONCE UPON A TIME

Churchill Square I 100 Street & 102 Avenue I 7 pm I Free I Join your Edmonton Symphony Orchestra for an unforgettable night of Disney music & magic! Enjoy clips from your favourite animated Disney movies projected on the big screen as your ESO and Broadway-calibre singers perform your favourite hit songs live in Churchill Square. winspearcentre.com/ summer

SAT, AUGUST 31

FRIENDS: THE ONE WITH ACE VENTURA Jubilations Dinner Theatre, WEM I 6:30 pm I $69.88 adults, $49.90 children I They lived, they laughed and they cried as the frolicked in New York City. jubilations.ca/ edmonton-shows 780 484 2424

P!NK

Commonwealth Stadium I 11000 Stadium Road I $154.70 and up I With guests Sheryl Crow, The Script and KidCutUp. ticketmaster.ca

SIMULATOR SATURDAYS

Alberta Aviation Museum I 11410 Kingsway Drive I 10 am–5 pm I $5 for 20 minutes I Get in the simulator cockpit and fly like top gun. Do barrel rolls, fly at tree top level. albertaaviationmuseum.com

ONCE UPON A TIME

Churchill Square I 100

Street & 102 Avenue I 7 pm I Free I Join your Edmonton Symphony Orchestra for an unforgettable night of Disney music & magic! Enjoy clips from your favourite animated Disney movies projected on the big screen as your ESO and Broadway-calibre singers perform your favourite hit songs live in Churchill Square. winspearcentre.com/ summer

THE BIG BOUNCE CANADA

Location to be determined, visit website to confirm I Aug 31–Sept 8 I Bounce and play on the largest outdoor bouncy castle in Canada, and on several other fun inflatables. thebigbouncecanada.ca

VEGFEST EDMONTON

Athlone Community Hall I 13010-129 Street NW I 11am–7pm I Free to attend, many items for purchase available I Mouth watering plant-based food, beer gardens, veggie kid zone and more.

SEPTEMBER Events

SUN, SEPT 1

FRIENDS: THE ONE WITH ACE VENTURA

Jubilations Dinner Theatre, WEM I 5:15pm I $84.31 adults, $49.90 children They lived, they laughed, and they cried as the frolicked in New York City. jubilations.ca/ edmonton-shows 780 484 2424

JEREMY DOODY

Blue Chair Café I 9624-76 Avenue I 10 am. bluechair.ca

THE BIG BOUNCE CANADA

Location to be determined, visit website to confirm I Aug 31–Sept 8 I Bounce

and play on the largest outdoor bouncy castle in Canada, and on several other fun inflatables. thebigbouncecanada.ca

MON, SEPT 2

KINGS OF LEON

Rogers Place I 10220-104 Avenue I 7:30 pm I $47 I With Phantogram. ticketmaster.com

SHEEP LEAVING PARADE

Fort Heritage Precinct I 10006-100 Avenue I 11:30 am I The Sheep have finished their summer work and are on their way home. fortsask.ca

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Heat Withstanding Summer’s

Tips for sun-smart health

Summer 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 noncomedogenic 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.

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

NORTH of Edmonton

ATHABASCA

MAGNIFICENT RIVER

RATS FESTIVAL

Athabasca Riverfront Park

I June 30–July 1 I Day pass $35, weekend pass $60 I Fun for the whole family with a parade, food fair, marketplace, and music. Headliners Friday, Rusty Reed, Saturday Duane Steele. Fireworks, Saturday 11 pm. riverratsfestival.com

HISTORIC DUNVEGAN

Hwy 2, south of Fairview I $5 adults, $2 youth. historicdunvegan.ca 780 835 7150

DUNVEGAN TSATTINE / BEAVER STORYTELLING

July 22, 1–5 pm I Gather, connect and tell stories.

SUNDAY FUN DAY

July 30, 10 am–5 pm I Admission, plus $2 per activity per person. Make postcards with old fashioned pen and ink, create a scenic painting.

CANADA DAY

July 1, noon–5 pm I Celebrate a significant piece of Canada’s heritage by exploring Dunvegan’s fully restored historic buildings. Play games, learn a craft, and enjoy family entertainment.

PICNIC IN THE PARK

July 14 & August 11, 11 am–3 pm I Pack a picnic and enjoy the family friendly games and crafts.

FRESH AIR MARKET

August 4, 11 am–5 pm

I Experience the timehonoured tradition of trading and gathering. Get to know local artisans and the products they create.

FORT MCMURRAY

FORT MCMURRAY GIANTS

BASEBALL TEAM

Shell Place I June–August, multiple dates. fortmcmurraygiants.ca

DARK SKY FESTIVAL

Late summer I Pine Lake, AB 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

LAKELAND COUNTRY

FAIR & RODEO

Lac La Biche Agricom I July 12–14 I Rodeo, arts and crafts, petting zoo, children’s festival, and music. laclabichecounty.com

LEGAL

FÊTE AU VILLAGE

Legal I July 26–28 I All sorts of fun, including fireworks, soapbox derby, petting zoo, and parade. feteauvillage.com

SLAVE LAKE

BEACH FEST

Devonshire Beach I August 10–11 I First annual event including a beach party, sandcastle competition and mush more family fun.

OTHER ALBERTA EVENTS

BLUE SUEDE MUSIC FESTIVAL

Westlock Agricultural Society I July 26–28 I General seating weekend pass $60 I Dozens of Elvis’s, Elvises, Elvi, whatever the plural of Elvis is. If you like the music of the King, this is where you need to be. Featuring Christopher Riordan. bluesuedemusicfestival.com

MÉTIS CROSSING

Métis Crossing is on the banks of the North Saskatchewan River, 1.5 hours northeast of Edmonton, Alberta and 10 minutes south of Smoky Lake I June–August, multiple dates I June 16: Father’s Day BBQ Brunch, July 13:Family Dance/ Gathering, August 11–12: Perseids peak- meteor shower. metiscrossing.com

NORTH COUNTRY FAIR

Driftpile (Lesser Slave Lake) I June 21–23 I Weekend passes $200 adults, free kids (12yrs and under) I Over two dozen bands playing and so much more. northcountryfair.ca

PLAMONDON MUD BOGS & SLO-PITCH TOURNAMENT

Plamondon I July 12–14 I A children’s festival, mud bogs, and beer tent. Watch trucks, cars, motorbikes, people, and a 16-team slo-pitch tournament. 780 798 3478

EAST of Edmonton

BONNYVILLE

BONNYVILLE CANADA DAY

Bonnyville I July 1 I Parade, games, fireworks, and more.

BONNYVILLE PRO RODEO

Bonnyville Rodeo Grounds

I June 6–9 I $12 general, $10 children (7–15yrs) I Rodeo fun, family activities and tons of other things to do.

bonnyvilleagsociety.com

780 826 3240

COLD LAKE

AQUA DAYS

Kinisoo Beach I August 3–4 I Live entertainment, free water sport rentals,

children’s activities, fireworks and the infamous Cardboard Boat race. coldlake.com

CITY-WIDE GARAGE SALE

Cold Lake

August 24–25 I The annual bargain hunters; dream with over 200 participants. Come for the bargains, stay for the fun. coldlake.com

COLD LAKE AIRSHOW

Canadian Forces Base I July 20–21 I Adult door, $40 Sat, $35 Sun. Youth Door $30 Sat, $25 Sun. I Performances include CF-18 demonstration, RCAF Snowbirds, Skyhawks and more. coldlakeairshow.com

EXTREME MUDFEST

Exhibition Park I August 14–19 I $129 general admission weekend passes.

Muddy fun with live music by The Sheepdogs, Tyler Joe Miller, and Doc Walker. extrememudfest.com 825 459 7645

FEAST AT THE BEACH

Kinisoo Beach I August 30–31 I Fri 2–7 pm, Sat 11 am –7 pm I Family-friendly, food and music filled, wind down festival on the shores of Cold Lake. feastatthebeach.ca

SUMMER RUSH FESTIVAL

Alberta’s Long Bay, Cold Lake I August 23–25 I $80 weekend passes. Two stages with great performers including Whale and the Wolf, Real Sickies, Roll the Bones, and more. summerrushfestival.com

LAMONT

SUMMER SIZZLER RODEO

Conrad Schinkinger Memorial Grounds I July 13–14 I Amateur rodeo paired with a marketplace, kids’ activities, beer gardens and the fan favourite Combine Crunch. lamontagsociety.ca

LLOYDMINSTER

DOWNTOWN STREETFEST

June 8, 10 am–4 pm I Stroll down closed off streets and enjoy the family friendly activities. Featuring an art market, live entertainment, food vendors and a Kid Zone. lloydminster.ca/streetfest

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 I Headliner music, 7 pm, Jordyn Pollard I Fireworks 11 pm. lloydminster.ca

780 875 4529

LLOYD EX FAIR

Lloydminster Exhibition Grounds I July 10–13 I $20 adults, $15 students (13–15yrs), $5 children (7–12yrs), free (6yrs and under) I Fireworks, parade, concerts, midway, demolition derby, chuckwagon racing and more.

lloydexh.com/lloyd-fair 306 825 5571

CPCA FINALS

Lloydminster Exhibition Grounds I August 14–18

I $20, 12 and under free I Chuckwagon racing along with beer gardens, pancake breakfasts and family fun. lloydexh.com/cpcafinals 306 825 5571

ST. PAUL

CANADA DAY CELEBRATION

July 1 I Fun for the whole family with sports, music, painting and fireworks. town.stpaul.ab.ca

VEGREVILLE

FATHERS’ DAY

Vegreville Exhibition Grounds I June 16 I 10am–5pm 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

50TH UKRAINIAN PYSANKA FESTIVAL

Vegreville Exhibition Grounds I July 5–7 I Free admission, but a fee for Grandstand Shows I

Ukrainian food and music, arts and crafts, cultural exhibitions and nightly dances. pysankafestival.com 780 632 2777

VEGREVILLE COUNTY FAIR

Vegreville Exhibition Grounds I August 7–11 I $10/day, $5 3–12 years old. I Parade, midway, chuckwagon and chariot races, tractor pulls, music and fireworks. vegag.ca/page/fair 780 632 3950

VERMILION

VERMILION FAIR

Vermilion Fair Grounds I July 25–27 I $10 day pass, $30 three-day pass, free youth (6yrs and under) I The annual fair includes a parade, trade show, animal judging, pony chuckwagon and chariot races, entertainment and agricultural/horticultural displays. vermilionag.ca

OTHER AREAS

BATTLE RIVER TRAIN EXCURSIONS

Forestburg I Theme-based day excursions on the Battle River Railway. Featuring unique themes tailored to fun and memorable experiences. Featuring: June 15, Travel into the past – Historic Heisler Hotel Excursion; July 20, A Day on the Train – travel to rural communities and take in the sights; August 17, Explore Farm to Fork –During Open Farm days battlerivertrain.com

UKRAINIAN VILLAGE

Ukrainian Cultural Village I Hwy 16, East of Edmonton, Lamont County I $15

adults, $10 (youth) I June 23, 10 am–4:30 pm I Vintage Day. Step on the gas, drive back in time, and enjoy a spectacular display of vintage cars, tractors and motorcycles. July 14, 11 am–4:45 pm I Ukrainian Village Music Fest. A multi-genre music festival featuring a mixture of emerging and established musical acts celebrating Ukrainian culture and folk music.

August 25, 10 am–5 pm I Ukrainian Day. Witness history come alive as Alberta’s Ukrainian community celebrates its pioneer roots as well as all things Ukrainian in the province today. ukrainianvillage.ca

HARDISTY RODEO

Hardisty Rodeo Grounds I July 19–21 I Weekend pass $60, Friday $10, Saturday $30, Sunday $20 I The weekend features a pancake breakfast, parade, street fair, games, races, beer gardens and dancing that revolves around a two-day amateur rodeo, pony chuckwagon and chariot races.

hardistyrodeo.com

SASKATCHEWAN & MANITOBA

SASKTEL SASKATCHEWAN JAZZ FESTIVAL

Saskatoon I July 4–13 I Headliners include Melissa Ethridge, Jewel,

Shakey Graves and many more. saskjazz.com

SASKPOWER WINDSCAPE KITE FESTIVAL

Swift Current I June 22–23

I Experience the thrill of flying in the wide-open Saskatchewan skies with some of the world’s best kite artists and performers. windscapekitefestival.ca

COUNTRY THUNDER

SASKATCHEWAN

Craven I July 11–14 I This year’s jamboree features the talents of Luke Combs, Nickelback, Dallas Smith and more. countrythunder.com

NESS CREEK MUSIC FESTIVAL

East of Big River off Hwy 922 I July 18–21 I Headliners to be announced. nesscreekmusicfestival.com

SASKATOON FRINGE THEATRE & STREET FESTIVAL

Various locations around Broadway Avenue I August 1–10 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. 25thstreettheatre.org

SASKATOON FOLK FESTIVAL

August 15–17 I Over 20 pavilions showcasing cultures from around the

world, with dance, entertainment and food. saskatoonfolkfest.com

ROCK THE RIVER FESTIVAL

Bessborough Gardens, Saskatoon I August 16–18 I Performers include Nazareth, Foghat, Great White, and more. rocktheriversaskatoon.ca

Summer in the City is available on the go!

WEST of Edmonton

EDSON

CANADA DAY

Centennial Park I July 1 I Free outdoor activities and entertainment.

edson.ca/services/communitydevelopment/canada-day

GRANDE CACHE

CANADIAN DEATH RACE

August 3–4 I The 125 km course begins and ends on a 4,200-ft plateau, passes over three mountain summits and includes over 17,000 ft of

elevation change and a major river crossing at the confluence of the Smoky and Sulphur rivers. canadiandeathrace.com 403 563 6420

GRANDE PRAIRIE

CANADA DAY KICK–OFF & ACTIVITIES

Muskoseepi Park I July 1 I A variety of entertainment and activities, including a parade in downtown Grande Prairie on July 1 and fireworks (weather and wind permitting) at midnight over the r eservoir. cityofgp.com

GRANDE PRAIRIE STREET PERFORMERS FESTIVAL

July 19–21 I A world of jugglers, acrobats, musicians, installation artists, face painters, and other entertainers from around the world. gpstreetfest.com 780 538 1909

BEAR CREEK FOLK FESTIVAL

Muskoseepi Park I August 16–18 I $189 adult three-day pass, $49 youth three-day pass (12–17yrs) I Featuring Alan Doyle, Jann Arden, Emerson Drive and more. bearcreekfolkfest.org

HINTON

WILD MOUNTAIN MUSIC FESTIVAL

Entrance Ranch, off Hwy 40 northwest of Hinton I July 19–21 I $214 adult weekend pass, as low as $124 for a day pass, $57 juvenile weekend pass (13–16yrs) I Great entertainment at the original crossroads I Featuring Gord Bamford, The Sheepdogs and more. wildmtnmusic.ca

780 865 7549

JASPER

GRAN FONDO

June 8 I Bike in the Rockies for charity. Challenge

yourself on four levels of biking from difficult to really hard. Canada’s only fondo to take place in a national park. granfondo–jasper.ca 780 915 0693

ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE

BATTLE OF THE ROCKIES

North Saskatchewan River Park I August 15–18 I $25 adults, $20 youth (6–17yrs), free (5yrs and under) I World-class professional chuckwagon racing featuring four days of non-stop action and fun, including the WPCA World Championship. battleoftherockies.com

ROCKY PRO RODEO

June 6–9 I Chuckwagon races, rodeo, midway, and other family fun. rockyrodeo.com

WHITECOURT

WHITECOURT & WOODLANDS RODEO Westward Community Centre Rodeo Grounds I June 7–9 I The Wildrose rodeo and chuckwagons! whitecourtag.ca/facilities/ whitecourt-district–agricultural-grounds#/ month/2024/06

PARTY IN THE PARK

Festival Park I June 14–15 I Free I Fri 5–10:30 pm, Sat 2–10:30 pm I Live music, children’s activities, roving performers and more. whitecourt.ca/play/party–in–the–park

CANADA DAY

Festival Park I July 1 I Free I Begins 2pm I Live entertainment, inflatables, crafts, and fireworks at 11:15 pm. whitecourt.ca

SUMMER STREET FEST

Downtown, 50 Street between 51 and 52 Avenue I August 10 I Free I 2–9pm I Live entertainment, “Brews and Bites”, mountain bike show and shine, sidewalk art challenge and much more.

OTHER AREAS

RANGETON FARMERS’ DAY FESTIVAL

Rangeton Park, off the Cowboy Trail (Hwy 22) I June 14–16 I $60 adult weekend pass, $30 youth weekend pass, free (12yrs and under) I A great family festival featuring eclectic music and rustic camping. facebook.com/groups/ 214849025278209/ 780 786 4824

PEMBINA RIVER NIGHTS

Rangeton Park I July 12–13 I $160 two-day passes, free (14yrs and under) I A music festival featuring The Weber Brothers, Samantha Martin, Rellik and more. asmallshieldmusic.ca

WILDWOOD AGRICULTURAL FAIR

Wildwood I August 16 I Enjoy the old–time atmosphere at the Wildwood Fair. The parade and fair run Friday. facebook.com/groups/ WildwoodAgSociety/ 780 786 4649

BRITISH COLUMBIA

BARKERVILLE

Dominion Day

Celebrations I July 1 I

Celebrate the 156th anniversary of the first Dominion Day celebration with a tug–of–war, funny face contest, greasy pole climb, egg toss, races, and more. The House Hotel hosts an evening of entertainment, dancing, refreshments, followed by fireworks. barkerville.ca

CHETWYND INTERNATIONAL

CHAINSAW CARVING

Chetwynd, B.C. I June 6–9 I 12 carvers will show their best work and compete against the best. Witness their artistry. chetwyndchainsawcarvings.com

VALE–MOUNTAIN DAYS

Valemount, B.C. I June 7–9 I A fun family event in the shadows of the Rockies. Parade, live music, BBQ, kids fun zone, slo–pitch, beer gardens and more. visitvalemount.ca

VALEMOUNT BIKE FESTIVAL

Valemount, B.C. I June 14 & 15 I Ride the trails either casually or competitively. Set up for the enjoyment of the whole family. ridevalemount.com

CANADA DAY

Valemount, B.C., Valemount Museum I July 1 I Live music, children’s activities, speakers, contests and more. visitvalemount.ca

CANOE MOUNTAIN RODEO

Valemount, B.C. I July 6 & 7 I All the rodeo you can handle in the shadows of the Rockies. visitvalemount.ca

NORTHWEST MUD RACING

Valemount, B.C. I August 3 & 4 I Cars, trucks and mud. nwmra.com/events

MOUNT TERRY FOX TREK

Mount Terry Fox, Valemount, B.C. I August 17 I Hikers explore magnificent trails with breathtaking views, all while raising money for cancer research. terryfox.org/all–events/ mt–terry–fox–trek

ROBSON VALLEY MUSIC FESTIVAL

Dunster, B.C. I August 16–18 I Family oriented event where you can experience music, art, community and the wonders of the outdoors. rvmf.ca

SOUTH of Edmonton

AIRDRIE

IRON HORSE PARK

820 Railway Gate SW I

Free admission, but each train ride is $3 a ticket or $20 for 8 I The miniature trains, track and landscape represent the CPR from prairies to coast. Take the 1.6 km journey aboard the 1/8 scale diesel or locomotive. ironhorsepark.ca

AIRDRIE PRIDE FESTIVAL

1691 Main Street South–Nose Creek Park I June 22 I A walk in solidarity. airdriepride.ca

AIRDRIE PRO RODEO

North of QE#2

(Deerfoot) to Airdie then West on Highway #567–10km I June 28–July 1 I

Pro rodeo events, a local marketplace, live music, family fun and so much more. Free camping and a shuttle from Airdrie is available. airdrieprorodeo.com

CANADA DAY

Downtown, Chinook Winds Regional Park I July 1 I The day starts with a parade winding its way through downtown. Later on Chinook Winds Park hosts the fireworks display from 10:45–11:05pm. airdrie.ca

BUBBLE CHASE 5 KM

800 East Lake Blvd NE I July 13 I 10am I Run, job, walk, dance or toddle around the course and through each of our coloured Bubble Stations. Support a charity with an entertaining race for the whole family! bubblechase5k.com

WINDWOOD MUSIC FESTIVAL

Various Venues I July 28–August 12 I Edition III: Steampunk. Witness the exploration and implementation of creative classical and contemporary music around the community. windwoodfestival.com

BUFFALO LAKE

OL MACDONALDS MUSIC FESTIVAL

North of Erskine, Alberta I September 5–8 I Full weekend pass $130, 14–17 half price, accompanied under 13 Free I A weekend of Tributes, featuring tributes to Alabama, Billy Joel, Elvis Presley, Alan Jackson and more. Plus Reed Salmon and Vequeros Del Lagos. Headliner: Jimmy Rankin. olmacdonalds.com

CALGARY

HERITAGE PARK

1900 Heritage Park SW I

Daily 10am–5 pm I 16+ $14.95, 3–15 $8.95 I

With over 180 exhibits, Heritage Park continues to preserve the shared history of Calgary. Events: June 16, Fathers Day Brunch. $43.95 adults, $23.95 kids. July 1, Canada Day. heritagepark.ca

SLED ISLAND

Olympic Plaza plus other venues I June 19–23 I $233 full pass, $25–45 single tickets, some free performances I A music festival offering a variety of talent in a bunch of cool venues. This year’s festival includes Mick Jenkins, Kari Faux, Lael Neale and many, many more. sledisland.com

DEERFOOT INN & CASINO

11500-35 Street SW I Select shows include July 5 Gowan; August 24 80’s Dance Party; September 5 Abba mania. deerfootinn.com

CALGARY STAMPEDE

Stampede Park, 1410 Olympic Way SE I July 5–14 I $23 adults, $14 children (7–12yrs), free (6yrs and under) I Rodeo events and concerts along with a food

festival, parade, petting zoo and midway. I Special ticketed events include The Big Four Roadhouse, July 7: $79, The Dead South, Shakey Graves and more I Scotiabank Saddledome series July 10: starting at $51, All Elite Wrestling I July 11: starting at $190, Motley Crue I July 12: starting at $124, Miranda Lambert I July 13: starting at $192, Jonas Brothers I July 14: starting at $192, Nickleback. calgarystampede.com 1 800 661 1260

CALGARY FOLK MUSIC FESTIVAL

Prince’s Island Park I July 25–28 I Featuring Ben Howard, Billie Marten, Cowboy Junkies, Wind Rivers and many more! calgaryfolkfest.com

FIESTAVAL LATIN FESTIVAL Olympic Plaza I July 19–21 I 11am–11pm Friday & Saturday, 11am–10pm Sunday I Free and familyoriented, with multicultural arts and entertainment highlighting Latin American culture. fiestaval.ca

CALGARY INTERNATIONAL

BLUES FESTIVAL

Shaw Millennium Park I July 29–August 4 I $137.50 festival pass, $40–62.50 day pass I Performers include The Bobs of Blues, Rick Vito, Big Llou Johnson many more. calgarybluesfest.com

CHASING SUMMER FESTIVAL

Max Bell Centre I August 3 & 4 I The largest EDM festival in Western Canada. chasingsummerfestival.com

COUNTRY THUNDER ALBERTA Fort Calgary I August 16–18 I Weekend general admission $342 I Friday: Dallas Smith & The Reklaws, Saturday: Hardy, Elle King, Earnest, and Lonestar, Sunday: Luke Combs, Flatland Cavalry, Meghan Patrick, Jake Worthington, and Hailey Benedict and many more! countrythunder.com

EXPO LATINO

Prince’s Island Park I August 16–18 I Western Canada’s largest latino festival. expolatino.com

GLOBAL FEST

Elliston Park I August 15, 17, 20, 22 and 24 I $63.59 weekend pass, Nightly from $15.89 advance, $22 at gate I A multicultural festival & International Fireworks festival rolled into one. Pyromusical presentations from Spain, Brazil, Mexico, USA and a Canadian produced finale. Plus over a dozen cultural pavilions. globalfest.ca

PRIDE FESTIVAL CALGARY

Prince’s Island Park I August 31–September 1 I Parade returns on Sunday, September 1. calgarypride.ca

CAMROSE

JAYWALKERS JAMBOREE

Main Street I June 7–9 I Downtown sidewalk sales, concessions, and a midway. This year marks the largest midway Jaywalkers has ever seen! facebook.com/ jaywalkersjamboree

NATIONAL INDIGENOUS DAY CELEBRATIONS

Camrose Centennial Museum I June 21 I 11 am–4 pm I Traditional dancing, face painting, traditional foods and crafts.

MS BIKE TOURS

Start/finish at Silent Ice Sports & Entertainment Center, Overnight at

Camrose Regional Exhibition Grounds I June 22–23 I Fundraising bike tour from Leduc to Camrose, the largest for MS in Canada! A legendary tour with a festival atmosphere! msspbike.donordrive.com

CANADA DAY IN CAMROSE July 1 I 8–11am: pancake breakfast, 11am–4pm: Fitset Ninja, pop up ninja course, 3pm: Canada Day Cupcakes, 8–11pm: evening stage, 11pm: Fireworks.

KICK’N COUNTRY PARADE

Downtown Camrose I August 1 I Free I Arrive early for a fun parade. camrosechamber.ca/parade

BIG VALLEY JAMBOREE

Camrose Regional Exhibition Grounds I August 1–4 I $347 for a three-day general admission, reserved and vip packages also available I The country music festival upon which all others are judged. Headliners include Keith Urban, Cody Johnson and Lainey Wilson. bigvalleyjamboree.com 780 672 0224

COCHRANE

CANADA DAY

Mitford Park I July 1, 12 pm–11:59 pm I Free I A jam–packed family festival

including live bands, dance, face painting, games and more to celebrate Canada’s birthday. cochranetourism.ca

BOW VALLEY BOOT STOMP

Cochrane Ag Society Park I July 19–20 I $147 General Admission weekend pass, $35 for children 10 and under I Country music in the shadows of the Rocky Mountains. Performers i nclude: Friday: Doc Walker, Brandon Lorenzo and moreSaturday: Aaron Goodwin, Kalsey Kulyk quirksocial.ca/bowvalleybootstomp

COCHRANE FAIR

Cochrane Ag Society

Park I July 27 I A weekend filled with fun and entertainment, including rodeo events, mini-chuckwagon races, and a midway with pony rides and a petting zoo. cochranefair.com

DRUMHELLER

GRAN FONDO BADLANDS

July 6 I $140–$205 I Ride the Badlands in this biking event, with courses ranging from 50 km to 163 km. Riders of all abilities (including E–bikers) welcome, this is a ride not a race! transrockies.com/ gran-fondo-badlands

CANADA DAY

Various locations I July 1 I Celebrate our country’s birthday in the land of the dinosaurs. Plus a parade. drumhellerparade.org

SUMMER AT THE PLAZA

Downtown Plaza, 340 1 Street West I Friday and Saturday evenings all summer long I Live entertainments, board games, sidewalk chalk and more.

CANADIAN BADLANDS

PASSION PLAY

605 17 Street SW I

Weekends from July 5, 21, Fri & Sat at 6pm, Sun at 4 pm I July 5 $30 preview night special, all other shows 2 tickets for $115 or $69–$79 adults and $49–$59 youth I Witness the dramatic portrayal of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ in a natural amphitheatre in Drumheller.

badlandsamp.com

403 823 2001

LOUD AS HELL MUSIC FESTIVAL

Near Dorva MX Motocross Track on Hwy 9 I August 2–4 I $175 advance weekend passes I Heavy metal music festival with camping. All ages welcome. Artists include Beyond Creation, Malignancy, Vitriol, Green Jelly, and many more.

loudashell.ca

GREAT BIG WEEKEND

605 17 Street SW I

Bringing back-to-back-toback live performances in the Badlands Amp! Friday, August 9, $49–$89, featuring Corb Lund and Aysanabee. Saturday, August 10, $49–$99, featuring William Prince and Serena Ryder. Sunday, August 11, limited seats remaining, featuring Blue Rodeo.

badlandsamp.com

403 823 2001

GO BADLANDS FESTIVAL

605 17 Street SW I August 23–25 I Weekend camping pass $159 I A weekend celebration of arts, culture, and the outdoors at the Badlands Amphitheatre. Friday concert, $36 Featuring Josh Sahunta. Saturday

concert, $44 featuring Reuben and the Dark with Bullhorn Singers. badlandsamp.com/ gobadlandsfestival/ 403 823 2001

LACOMBE

LACOMBE MUSIC IN THE PARK

Echo Stage on the south side of Lacombe Memorial Centre, 5214 50 Avenue I Wednesdays at 6:30 pm from June–August I Great opportunity to bring a picnic, lawn chairs and enjoy local and regional musicians. lacombeperformingartscentre.com/musicinthepark

CANADA DAY

July 1 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 12–14 I A family-friendly festival with over 40 events, including a parade on Saturday, music festival, midway, and slo–pitch tournament. lacombedays.ca

MILLET

DECIMATE FESTIVAL

Millet Agriplex I Fri & Sat June 7–8 I General admission advanced pricing $150 I Featuring The Art of Deception, Narcotic Wasteland, Aggression and more. decimatemetalfest.com

PONOKA

PONOKA STAMPEDE

Ponoka Stampede Grounds I June 25–July 1 I All event tickets, $295–$380. Daily tickets $25–55 adults, $12.50–$40 (12yrs and under), depending on day and time I Daily rodeo events, midway, chuckwagon races, live music and dancing.

Friday, June 28 Parade and Kids day. June 25 Gord Bamford, June 27 Meghan Patrick, June 29 Craig Moritz, June 30 Jade Eagleson and many other live music performances daily! ponokastampede.com

RED DEER

CANADA DAY

Bower Ponds I July 1 I A day of multicultural performers, face painting, story telling, delicious foods, and fireworks. rdchs.com

5K FOAM FEST

Heritage Ranch, 6300 Cronquist Drive I July 6 I $124.99 I 25 Obstacles, 2.5 million cubic feet of foam, slides, mud pits and more! the5kfoamfest.com

BARD ON THE BOWER Bower Ponds I A summer Shakespeare festival! This year’s festival features The Merry Wives of Windsor, July 19–28 at Bower Ponds 4715 Fountain Drive, admission by donation. Henry IV–Part 2 at Scott Block 4816 50 Avenue, tickets $35. primestocktheatre.com

WESTERNER DAYS PARADE

Downtown Red Deer I July 17, 9:30 am–11 am I Enjoy decorated floats, collector’s vehicles, local celebrities, marching bands, and livestock entries. westernerdays.ca/whatson/westerner–days–parade

WESTERNER DAYS FAIR AND EXPOSITION

Westerner Park I July 17–21 I Noon–Midnight daily I A summer celebration with five days of live entertainment, midway rides, pony chuckwagon races, good food, and great company. westernerdays.ca 403 343 7800

CENTREFEST

Downtown Red Deer on Ross Street and Little Gaetz Avenue I Noon to 6pm, July 27–28 I Buskers, street performers, music, food carts, and so much more.

centrefest.ca 403 872 3361

PIONEER DAYS FESTIVAL

Sunnybrook Farm Museum I August 17–18, 8 am–4 pm I Admission by donation, additional charges for meals I Pioneer breakfast, antique cars (Saturday), tractor pulls, tractor parade, silent auction, children’s auctions, and more.

sunnybrookfarmmuseum.ca 403 340 3511

ROSEBUD

ROSEBUD CHAMBER

MUSIC FESTIVAL

Rosebud, AB I July 3–7 I The wonders of Chamber music set in a small town feel. Worth the drive. rosebudchambermusic.com

LITTLE WOMEN: THE BROADWAY MUSICAL

Rosebud Theatre I June

7–August 31, Wed–Sat 1:30pm, Friday – Saturday 8 pm I $96 adult, $71 youth, $68 child (4–12), includes show and buffet Louisa May Alcott’s timeless, captivating story of the March family is brought to life in this glorious musical filled with personal discovery, heartache and hope. rosebudtheatre.com 800 267 7553

THE FEVER

Rosebud Theatre I July

5–August 31, Wed–Sat 4:30pm I $36 adults, $25 youth. Tickets do not include buffet. The Fever tells the story of a well-travelled urban socialite. One night in a rundown hotel, having left the comforts of 5-star resorts, she is struck by a feverish vision about the struggle of the developing world around her.

rosebudtheatre.com 800 267 7553

SYLVAN LAKE

1913 DAYS

Various locations I June 14–16 I Featuring a street festival, parade, and drive-in movie and so much more. visitsylvanlake.ca 403 887 2199

CANADA DAY

Lakeshore Drive and Sylvan Lake pier I July 1 I Enjoy the lake experience with a full day of family friendly entertainment and a giant birthday cake. sylvanlake.ca 403 887 2141

SYLVAN LAKE GULLS

Gulls Field, 6301 Memorial Trail I May 25–August 5, 28 home games I Summer.

collegiate baseball sylvanlakegulls.com

WETASKIWIN

RAWHIDE RODEO

Wetaskiwin Agricultural Grounds I June 7–9 I Highlights include vendors, a wild pony race, mini chuckwagons, beer gardens and of course, the rodeo! wetaskiwinag.ca/rodeo 780 352 2780

DRIVING THRU THE 70’S

Reynolds-Alberta Museum I All Summer, Wed–Sun 10 am–5 pm I $15 adults, $9 youth (7–17yrs) I Set against the backdrop of the 70’s, we share the music, the movies and the vibe of what the decade was all about. reynoldsmuseum.ca

THE ULTIMATE CAR SHOW

Reynolds–Alberta Museum I July 13, 10 am–5 pm I $15 adults, $9 youth (7–17yrs) I See rows and rows of vintage and unique cars, watch the live band, and visit the museum. reynoldsmuseum.ca

MOTORCYCLE RIDE TO THE REYNOLDS

Reynolds–Alberta Museum I August 10, 10 am–5 pm I $15 adults, $9 youth (7–17yrs) I Ride your motorcycle to our event and get free admission for yourself and your passenger! reynoldsmuseum.ca

HARVEST FESTIVAL

Reynolds-Alberta Museum I August 31–September 1, Daily 10 am–5 pm I $15 adults, $9 youth (7–17yrs) I Bring the family and enjoy the sights, smells and sounds of the harvest. Demonstrations, tractor rides, carnival games, prizes and more! reynoldsmuseum.ca 780 312 2065

Summer in the City is available on the go!

SOUTH of Edmonton Really

CANMORE

CANMORE FOLK FESTIVAL

Centennial Park I August 3–5 I Weekend pass, at gate, $161 adults, $57 youth (17–25yrs) I Alberta’s longest running festival! canmorefolkfestival.com

403 678 2524

CARDSTON

REMINGTON CARRIAGE MUSEUM

623 Main Street I July 1–August 31, 9 am–5 pm I $15 adults, $9 youth (7–17yrs), Free (6yrs and under) I Featuring interactive displays, horses, and carriages, the museum tells the story of horsedrawn transportation in North America. remingtoncarriagemuseum.ca 403 653 5139 ext. 0

FORT MACLEOD

THE FORT MUSEUM OF NWMP AND FIRST NATIONS INTERPRETIVE CENTRE

219 25 Street I June 9 am –5 pm, daily; July & August 9 am–6 pm daily I Museum admission

$14.40 adults, $8.64 youth (12–17yrs), $7.20 (6 –11) I NWMP Musical Ride

$7.20 per person, on top of admission I Authentic stories and history of the Northwest Mounted Police and the area First Nations. NWMP Musical ride is a re-enactment of the ride performed by the Northwest Mounted Police. nwmpmuseum.com

HEAD-SMASHED-IN BUFFALO JUMP

Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump, 18 km north and west of Fort Macleod on Hwy 785 I 10 am–5 pm I $15 adults, $10 youth (7–17yrs), free (6yrs and under) 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.ca

SOUTH COUNTRY FAIR

249 Lyndon Road I July 19–21 I $145 weekend pass, purchase online –no sales at the gate. southcountryfair.com

LETHBRIDGE

LETHBRIDGE BULLS

Spitz Stadium, 2425 Parkside Drive S I May–August I Tickets $15–$30 I Summer collegiate baseball fun for the whole family. bullsbaseball.com 403 320 2025

WHOOP-UP DAYS

Exhibition Park, 3401 Parkside Drive S I August 20–24 I A full rodeo, midway, and music. whoopupdays.ca

MEDICINE HAT

MEDICINE HAT

MAVERICKS BASEBALL

Athletic Park, 1 Birch Avenue SE I May–August I $15–$19 adults, $15–$17 youth (13–17yrs), $7–$11 youth (7–12yrs), free 4 years and under I Group packages also available for some celebratory fun in their sun! themavericks.ca

MEDICINE HAT JAZZFEST

Various locations I June 25–30 I The 28th annual Jazz Festival bringing the community together. medicinehatjazzfest.com

403 529 4857

EXHIBITION & STAMPEDE

Medicine Hat Exhibition Grounds I July 25–27 I A tradition since 1887, with a rodeo, concerts, midway, horse show and so much more. mhstampede.com

403 527 1234

MILLARVILLE

PRIDDIS & MILLARVILLE FAIR

Millarville Racetrack I August 17–18, 9 am–4 pm I $5 (9yrs and up)

I One of southern Alberta’s oldest and largest country fairs, with antique vehicles, horse riding events, eating contests, farm strong game competitions and more.

millarvilleracetrack.com

403 931 3411

OKOTOKS

OKOTOKS DAWGS

Seaman Stadium, 256 Don Seaman Way I May–August I $23 grandstand, $10 berm seats, free (12yrs and under with paying adult on berm seats) I Professional youth and amateur baseball. Many Dawgs have been drafted by Major league baseball organizations. Batter up! dawgsbaseball.ca

403 262 3294

OKOTOKS FILM FESTIVAL

Okotoks Cinemas, 100 Stockton Avenue I June 5–9 I $15 VIP admission price, $10 general admission I International film festival including screenings, galas and workshops. okotoksfilmfestival.ca 780 862 6306

OKOTOKS PARADE AND CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL

Ethel Tucker Park, 23 Riverside Drive W I June 15, 11 am–3 pm I Free I A parade followed by a festival featuring crafts, face painting, bouncy houses, food, and live entertainment. okotoks.ca

SPRING INTO SUMMER FEAT. BUSKERSFEST

Downtown I June 22, 11 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 CELEBRATION

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

THURSDAY NIGHT @ THE PLAZA

Olde Towne Plaza, 50 McRae Street I Thursdays, July 11– August 29, 7–9 pm I Free I A Weekly, family friendly musical event featuring a diverse line up of performers and entertainers. okotoks.ca

TASTE OF OKOTOKS

Various locations I July 20, 11 am–4 pm I This pedestrian-friendly event tasting $1–$7 items from local restaurants. okotoks.ca

CHILI FEST

Downtown Okotoks I August 24, 11 am–4 pm I $5 tasting tickets I Westernthemed activities take over downtown Okotoks, including a chili cook-off. okotoks.ca

WATERTON LAKES

CANADA DAY

Waterton Lakes I July 1 I 11 am–1 pm I Free I Celebrate Canada’s birthday with the national anthem, a flag raising and cake. parks.canada.ca/pn–np/ab/ waterton/activ/calendrier–calendar

PARKS DAY

Waterton Lakes I July 20, 9 am–1 pm I Free I Explore the best of Waterton’s behind the scenes secrets like you’ve never seen before. New in 2024: Parks Day Weed Pull; help protect the beautiful national park by pulling invasive weeds along Cameron Creek. parks.canada.ca/pn–np/ab/ waterton/activ/calendrier–calendar

OTHERS

VUL-CON Vulcan I July 26–28 I All things Star Trek including meet-andgreets, game tournaments, auctions, a t-shirt contest and more. vulcantourism.com 403 485 2994

One Hairy HUE

Pantone takes a fruitier path with this year’s peach fuzz shade

Photography by Stephanie Cragg

As we continue to recover from the lingering isolation in the wake of COVID, while grappling with the divisiveness rampant across the planet, the Pantone Color Institute chose a shade designed to unite us all, while packing a peachy punch.

“In seeking a hue that echoes our innate yearning for closeness and connection, we chose a colour radiant with warmth and modern elegance,” said Pantone Executive Director Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the organization that revealed “Peach Fuzz” (PANTONE 13-1023) as this year’s official colour. “A shade that resonates with compassion, offers a tactile embrace, and effortlessly bridges the youthful with the timeless.”

With that in mind, we searched high and low for items geared towards upholding that directive. n

Hummingbird mug by Chipewyan Dene artist John Rombough, $15.50 from Bearclaw Gallery 10403–124 St. Edmonton

Lack of Colours bucket hat in 100% terrycloth, $120 from Who Cares Wear 11-130 Bellerose Dr. St. Albert

Dr. John plays Mac Rebennack vinyl album, $52.99 from Blackbyrd Myoozik 10442–82 Ave. Edmonton

Koi eyeglass frames, $340 from Sturgeon Vision Centre 1–530 St. Albert Tr. St. Albert

Yo Sox novelty socks, $12.95 from When Pigs Fly 10470–82 Ave. Edmonton

Benjamin Moore aura eggshell interior paint, $109.99 from Benjamin Moore Days Painting Supplies

382 St. Albert Tr. St. Albert

Pokoloko coastline towel – Savanna, $55 from Concept Jewelry 120–20 Perron St. St. Albert

PANTONE© Peach Fuzz

& ECLECTIC EARTHY

Wardrobe worlds collide in this season’s fashion outlook

You don’t have to gaze at headlines or your social media accounts to realize we live in very confusing times when reality and reason seem to have lost their meanings. Add to the bewilderment the idea that going forward might also mean taking a few steps back.

That appears to be the rationale behind this season’s fashion spread that takes a combination biodome and utilitarian approach, involving futuristic designs, while digging into the past to find one’s roots. Think jumpsuits with wide pant legs and cargo pockets for a look that’s not only attractive, but practical. Or bright and colourful ’70s designs hearkening the carefree spirit of that decade melding with muted earth tones to call to attention the need for environmental awareness that future generations will have to wrestle with.

As this photo essay reveals, those are mashups worth mulling over. n

Bella Dahl dress, and Billini shoes, from Bella Maas Boutique

Sugar Lips jumper and Qupid shoes from Frock Box

Orb blazer and shorts, Dirty Laundry

Left: Heartloom vest, Steve Madden pants, Billini shoes, and Pilgrim necklace from Bella Maas Boutique

Right: Sanctuary jacket and pants, Steve Madden sandals, and Pilgrim necklace from Bella Maas Boutique

Maas Boutique

Written by Gene Kosowan, Photography by Francis Tetrault

Special thank you to all involved. Assistant: Renee Poirier I Wardrobe assistant: Ashley Wilkinson I Hair and make up: Alicia Charles from Blonde Brunette Hair Studio I Models: Em and Sidney I Modelling agency: Mode Models I Location: Kuhlmann’s Garden Center