Things to do in Edmonton this Weekend - April 22-24
Friday
Look up! It’s Meteor Shower Weekend
Look up, look way up! There’s a meteor shower this weekend, and prime peak viewing time is Thursday/Friday. Find a dark sky and look East for the best views of this meteor shower. If it’s clear, Elk Island National Park is a fantastic viewpoint and dark sky for stargazing.
9910 welcomes No Thanks to Edmonton for the first time on April 22, featuring support from Anres & Ancell Rad. 9910 is a whole vibe on Saturday night, and the cheap cover with high grade DJ shows make it a top spot to hit the dance floor in Edmonton. Plus, you can start off the night with dinner at Fu’s, the brand new hotspot just above!
The Stand Up Show at Grindstone Theatre
The Stand Up Show brings Canada's best comics to the fabulous Grindstone Theatre every Friday night. It’s your chance to laugh your way into the weekend with an inexpensive date night out.
Catch Classic Movie Scores at the Orchestra
From Star Wars to Schindler's List, John Williams' iconic compositions have captivated generations of movie-lovers. As the ESO celebrates Williams' 90th birthday year, join Chief Conductor Alex Prior to reminisce about the most memorable moments from your favourite movies such as Jurassic Park, Jaws, Indiana Jones, Harry Potter, and more. This is sure to be an unforgettable experience the whole family will enjoy!
Saturday
Take a Paranormal Tour at Fort Edmonton Park
This guided three-hour paranormal tour will take you deep into the shadows of Edmonton’s River Valley. As darkness falls over the Park, you’ll explore three haunted hotspots and learn the basics of conducting paranormal investigations.
Tomahawk Steak Night | Edmonton - Lewis Estates
Join Canadian Brewhouse for this 30oz GIANT on-the-bone Tomahawk rib steak with mac n' cheese, broccoli and steak mushrooms! Plus! A welcome dangle! Tomahawk Steak Night at TCB House on Saturday, April 23 is the place to be for dinner, don’t sleep on those tickets.
Explore 118th Ave Food Walk Tour
118th Food Walk Tours is an amazing way to discover and taste delicious cuisines from three local food establishments while learning about murals along the way!! From April 16th - May 7th we will be on 118th Ave, offering two tours, one in the afternoon (1pm -3:30pm) and the other in the evening (6pm - 8:30pm).
Sunday
Burlesque Brunch - Sunnyside up with a Side of Sass
Join the incredible performers from House of Hush Burlesque for a fun, playful brunch at The Station on Jasper. Here comes the Sunday Funday sure to perk you up. Some of Edmonton's best burlesque performers will be dazzling while you munch on some tasty brunch. This show will leave you filled with so much joy.
Northern Light Theatre presents Two - Headed / Half - Hearted
Theatre dates are the bests dates. First, they’re usually pretty inexpensive for the impressve local talent and storytelling. Second? It gives a new perspective to discuss over cocktails. A Prairie Gothic tale of isolation, mythology, family and yearning, sung by two unsettling musical narrators tracking their birth, life and death, interweaving stories and songs of other famous conjoined twins through history while asking the question – Can one heart be torn apart and survive?
