Helloooo, Edmonton! With this being the final week of April, let’s make the most of it and have a great time! Check out our recommendations for the 10 best things to do in and around Edmonton throughout this week!
ART GALLERY OF ALBERTA
The AGA has got a serious amount of stuff to check out in April. In addition to the ongoing exhibitions, you can check out a new one call PUSH in April. According to the gallery, “PUSH aims to broaden our understanding of what art can be, advancing our appreciation for its limitless possibilities.” It also offers FREE admission from 4-7pm on the last Thursday of every month!
When: Open throughout April
Where: 2 Sir Winston Churchill Square
Cost: $14
THE INTERRUPTERS AND FRANK TURNER
Over the winter, The Interrupters announced a co-headlining tour with none other than Frank Turner. Lucky for Edmonton, the tour will be stopping here at Midway this week.
When: Tuesday, April 25th, 2023
Where: 6107 104 Street NW
Cost: $217.27
If you like Pink Floyd, this one is for you! Classic Albums live knows how to perform this album, it’s complex and full of soul!
When: Tuesday, April 25th, 2023
Where: 100 Festival Way, Sherwood Park
Cost: $42+
Jurassic Quest is the world’s largest, most popular dino event with unique and exciting experiences for the whole family and it is roaring into Edmonton this week!
When: April 28th to May 7th, 2023
Where: Edmonton EXPO Centre
Cost: $29.50+
Get ready to rock! Rock Of Ages is now playing in Edmonton. The Tony Award nominated musical has been selling out theatres from New York to Vegas to London’s West End! This show “captures the iconic era that was the big, bad 1980’s through the story of a small-town girl, a city boy, and a rock ‘n’ roll romance on the Sunset Strip.”
When: On now until Sunday, June 11th, 2023
Where: Mayfield Theatre
Cost: $95+
We’re thinking dinner and a show sounds lovely as a springtime night out! For this, expect all the best of the ABBA music and movies, all together in one classic Jubilations Dinner Theatre parody romp.
When: Showtimes throughout April
Where: 8882 170 Street NW
Cost: $69.95
EDMONTON MUSIC & SPEECH ARTS FESTIVAL
The 115th AnnualEdmonton Music & Speech Arts Festival (formerly known as the Edmonton Kiwanis Music Festival) is back, and it creates over 2,500 opportunities for over 20,000 music students, actors, musicians, and music lovers to perform in front of an audience and receive professional adjudication. See the stars of the future!
When: On now until Saturday, April 29th, 2023
Where: MacEwan University, Alberta College Campus, 10050 MacDonald Drive NW
Cost: Free
Polyrhythm Brewing just opened its doors a few weeks ago, and if you’re looking for a new space to check out, consider this a sign. Besides beer, they also serve food, and have a patio for those sunny days.
When: Wednesday and Thursday from 3 pm to 9 pm, Friday and Saturday, 12 pm to 10 pm, and Sunday, 12 to 7 pm
Where:11635 145 St NW Edmonton
FILIPINO RESTAURANT MONTH
The second annual Filipino Restaurant Month is back nationwide, and has got some Edmonton names joining in! It’s the last full week to check it out!
When: On throughout April
Where: Locations around Edmonton
Experience Galaxyland after dark this week! The event starts at 5 pm and it’s half price admission!
When: Friday, April 28th, 2023
Where: MEM
Cost: $32 online
