Happy week before the long weekend, Edmonton! While we are looking forward to Victoria Day, there are still lots of things to check out before then. Here are the best things to do in Edmonton this week.
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Edmonton Oilers v. Vancouver Canucks
Round two of the playoffs continue, and the Oilers are at home this Tuesday, and tickets are still available for Rogers Place. If you prefer to cheer on for free, there’s the Fan Park and Tailgate party!
When: Tuesday, May 14th, 2024
Where: Rogers Place, 10220 – 104 Avenue
Cost: Free & $295+
Laube Plays Liszt
Performer and pedagogue Nathan Laube will be at the Winspear Centre this week for his debut performance on the Davis Concert Organ. According to the Centre, the program will include “Laube’s own transcription of Franz Liszt’s Sonata in B Minor, one of his most magnificent works for the keyboard.”
When: Tuesday, May 14th, 2024
Where: Winspear Centre, 4 Sir Winston Churchill Square
Cost: $36.50+
Volleyball Canada Nationals
Volleyball Canada Youth National Championships are back in Edmonton at the EXPO Centre for the third time this year! The 2024 Nationals will welcome 1264 teams to Edmonton, and over 30,000 people will be here over a 12 day period from across the country, according to the EXPO Centre.
When: Wednesday, May 15th to 26th, 2024
Where: Edmonton EXPO Centre, 7515 118 Ave NW
Cost: $54.58
The Street Car Cask Party Series
It’s back! The first night of the Street Car cask beer series is here, taking place on Thursday. Join the Common in celebrating some of Albertas best breweries aboard Edmonton’s high-level street car, and you’ll get a pour from two limited casks on the rail car.
When: Thursday, May 16th, 2024
Where: 10910 100 Avenue Northwest
Cost: $59.77
124 Grand Market
Check out this outdoor market every Thursday evening! You can enjoy over 60 rotating vendor stalls that include food trucks, local produce, prepared foods and artisan goods.
When: Thursday, May 16th, 2024
Where: 108 Ave & 124 Street
Cost: Free
Mill Woods Carnival
Kick off the long weekend at the Mill Woods Carnival! The family-friendly event will have several rides including a carousel, Expo Wheel, Hurricane, and the Orbiter.
When: Friday, May 17th, to May 20th, 2024
Where: Mill Woods Town Centre, 2331 66 St. NW
Cost: Single ticket starts at $1 and all day passes $40
Rachmaninoff & Dance
Rachmaninoff & Dance is a presentation of ESO Pairings – described as “a great introduction to classical music.” It offers shorter programs with no intermissions, and a later start time. “Plus, one free food or beverage item is included with every ticket.” This Friday, you can enjoy a collection of three colourful movements that are both delightful and captivating.
When: Friday, May 17th, 2024
Where: Winspear Centre, 4 Sir Winston Churchill Square
Cost: $36.50
The Country Divas
An exciting tribute to the Women in Country is coming to Festival Place! The Country Divas is a fun, interactive and entertaining stage show celebrating the Female Stars of Country music including Shania Twain, Dolly Parton, Patsy Cline, Faith Hill, The Chicks, Linda Ronstadt and more!
When: Friday, May 17th, 2024
Where: Festival Place, 100 Festival Way, Sherwood Park
Cost: $60
Ashanti
No it’s not 2002, but Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter, actor and author Ashanti is coming to town! Get ready to sing “Foolish” because we know we will… every word!
When: Friday, May 17th, 2024
Where: River Creek Resort and Casino – 300 East Lapotac Boulevard, Enoch, AB
Cost: $110+
DUNE: Part Two in IMAX
If you haven’t seen it yet, or if you want to see it again, for a limited time, you can experience the power of Dune: Part Two presented entirely in IMAX’s exclusive Expanded Aspect Ratio on Alberta’s largest screen!
When: Friday, May 17th, 2024
Where: IMAX Theatre, 11211 142 St NW
Cost: $14.95
