Happy short week, Edmonton! From music to art, this week of May is filled with awesome events and activities around the city. So enjoy what May has to offer, and check out these things to do in Edmonton this week.
This week, check out this exciting evening of street food, drinks and high fashion. It will feature local designers/boutiques with live music. Part of the proceeds from this event will be donated to Little Warriors.
When: Thursday, May 25th, 2023
Where: DRIVE at West Edmonton Mall
Cost: $25
FROM BACH TO PRICE: A SPRING ORGAN RECITAL
Nothing like a little symphony on a weekday. Enjoy a beautiful spring recital of music by music by J.S. Bach, Widor, Elgar, Reger, Hollins, Florence Price, and Carl Haywood.
When: Thursday, May 25th, 2023
Where: Winspear Centre
Cost: $25+
THE EDMONTON MOUNTAIN BIKE FILM FEST
The Edmonton Mountain Bike Film Fest takes place this week. The event is a community fundraiser to support the construction of the Edmonton Bike Park, a world-class bike skills park in the heart of Edmonton’s river valley.
When: Thursday, May 25th, 2023
Where: 8712 109 St NW
Cost: $20
Downtown Spark is back! Expect this year’s event to be bigger and better, with more things to see including art installations and musical performances, as well as street parties! The event will be free, and family-friendly!
When: Thursday, May 25th until June 5th, 2023
Where: Various locations
Cost: Free
As we head into the weekend, check out the Young Company in a reimagining of J. M. Barrie’s classic for kids and kids-at-heart! Expect this Peter Pan to be a “lively musical adaptation” where the actors create “magic out of simple props, accompanying the show with an array of live instruments and taking the audience on an awfully big adventure.”
When: Friday, May 26th and Saturday May 27th, 2023
Where:The Rice Theatre
Cost: $25
UFEST EDMONTON UKRAINIAN FESTIVAL
UFest Edmonton Ukrainian Festival is a celebration of Ukrainian culture, food, music, visual arts, crafts and dance. The two-day event will be free to attend!
When: Friday, May 26th and Saturday May 27th, 2023
Where: Borden Park, 7507 Borden Park Rd NW
Cost: Free
Prison Dancer is a musical by Filipino-Canadian creators Romeo Candido and Carmen De Jesus. It is based on a viral video from 2007, showing 1,500 inmates in a Philippines prison dancing to Michael Jackson’s “Thriller.” It’s the last week to catch it!
When: On now until Sunday, May 28th, 2023
Where: The Citadel Theatre, 9828 101 A Avenue
Cost: $30+
The world’s largest and most popular display of Lego art is here! If you’re a Lego fan, be sure to make time to head to Telus World of Science to discover over a million Lego bricks transformed into over 100 sculptures by contemporary artist Nathan Sawaya.
When: On now until October 10th, 2023
Where: TELUS World of Science – Edmonton, 11211 142 Street
Cost: $30.90
FORT EDMONTON PARK
This iconic destination is now open for its season! Family-friendly options that double as date ideas are few and far between, but we definitely think Fort Edmonton Park is a great example of it.
When: Wednesday, May 24th, Thursday, May 25th, and Friday, May 26th, 2023
Where: 7000 143 Street NW
Cost: $26.20
EDMONTON INTERNATIONAL CAT FESTIVAL
Cat lovers, The Edmonton International Cat Festival is in town this weekend, celebrating cats and cat culture, while raising money and awareness for rescues helping cats in need.
When: On now until May 28th, 2023
Where: Various locations
Cost: Free & ticketed events
