Heyo, Edmonton! We hope you enjoyed the weekend, and are ready for another week of fun around the city! Check out a concert or two, enjoy some arts and culture, eat a delicious meal… the options are all worthwhile.
Here are the 10 best things to do in Edmonton this week.
CONAN GRAY
A rising star, Conan Gray has chosen Edmonton as one of the cities for his world tour! The singer-songwriter is getting some major looks, and recently sold out a show at Radio City Music Hall. This is your chance to see him before he really takes off.
When: Tuesday, April 5th
Where: 4 Sir Winston Churchill Square NW
Cost: $28+
JUBILATIONS DINNER THEATRE
Alongside some ‘real’ theatre, we’re thinking dinner and a show sounds lovely as a springtime night out! And naturally, Jubilations has got exactly what we need, with topics ranging from spoofs on Schitt’s Creek to The Beatles.
When: Showtimes throughout the week
Where: 8882 170 Street NW
Cost: $69.95
THE HERD
A new show from the Citadel Theatre premieres this week! The premise? “Culture, science and politics collide when twin white bison are born to a First Nation ranch.” Sounds like a great way to spend an evening.
When: Starts Tuesday, April 5th
Where: 9828 101 A Avenue
Cost: Varies
EDMONTON VALLEY ZOO
April is the last full month to take advantage of off-season prices at the Edmonton Valley Zoo. Wait for a nice day, then go enjoy all the amazing animals lounging around down there.
When: Open throughout April
Where: 13315 Buena Vista Road
Cost: $10.95
MUTTART CONSERVATORY
Alternatively, the Muttart Conservatory is a great pick no matter the weather. After all, who can resist a trip to an indoor botanical garden in one of the city’s coolest buildings? Not us, that’s for sure.
When: Open throughout April
Where: 9626 96a Street NW
Tickets: $14.95 for GA
SPONSORED PICK: COAST HOTELS SALE
Looking for a much-deserved trip? North American hotel chain, Coast Hotels, is celebrating their 50th Anniversary with a massive sale that you’re going to want to take advantage of! You can enjoy a BOGO 50% off for every other night of your stay, when you purchase during their 96-hour sale window from April 5th ’til April 8th!
DOWNTOWN DINING WEEK
There are a whopping 60 restaurants joining in on the fun, ranging from high energy bars (CRAFT, Rocky Mountain Icehouse) to upscale spots (DOSC, Del Posto) to some of the city’s most well known names (Dorinku Osaka, Farrow Sandwiches). In short, it’s everything you can ask for, and more!
When: On throughout the week
Where: Locations around Edmonton
Cost: $20+
FILIPINO RESTAURANT MONTH
On that note, this new nationwide food event has got some Edmonton names joining in! Go enjoy a delicious meal, enter the raffle, and maybe even win a trip to The Philippines themselves! Heck, we’re fine with just the meal part.
When: On throughout the week
Where: Locations around Edmonton
DISCOVER A NEW BAR
Completing the food and drink trio for this week, we’ve got a great option. We recently rounded up all the best hidden bars and speakeasies around the city, which offer the perfect spot to grab an after-dinner nightcap, or even just some drinks with friends.
Where: Click the link above for our picks
ROYAL ALBERTA MUSEUM
Vroom vroom! DRIVE: Reimagining the Ride is the newest feature exhibition to land at the RAM, and it focuses on the weirder side of automobile history. Ever wanted to see an amphicar up close and in person? This is your chance.
When: Open throughout the week
Where: 9810 103a Avenue NW
Cost: Varies
Those are our picks this week, Edmonton!
