Things to do in Edmonton this Weekend - April 29-May 1
After what feels like the longest winter ever, the weekend is finally here. The weather is going to be warm, making it the perfect time to start planning those summer adventures, and explore the River Valley, right here at home.
Things to do in Edmonton this Weekend
Friday
Catch a Drag Burlesque Explosion at Evolution Wonderlounge
The line between drag and burlesque is getting blurry! Join Producer Layla Sweets and headliner Brad Diesel for this celebration of drag and burlesque together!
Music and Classic Cocktails at the Bower
We’re excited to announce the return of @marqueswyatt (from Deep LA) on Friday April 29th. Early support by Junior Brown. Visuals by Owen Brierley. Doors at 8pm. For table reservations please message info@thebower.ca. Don’t sleep on the classic cocktails, and the library speakeasy vibe at the Bower.
Feel the Energy at Rally Social
Rally is the newest destination for an incredible Friday (or Saturday) night. Hit some (ping pong) balls, shoot a game of pool with your squad and try the cocktails and snacks, while you absorb that classic Whyte Ave weekend energy.
Saturday
The first mall midway of the season kicks off this weekend and it’s your chance to get in on classic carnival games, ride the Zipper, and eat fair food that you can only find during the summer months, hello - deep fried oreos! You can choose from tickets ($1/each, or a reduced cost for a pack of 60) or a bracelet where you can ride all day.
Margaritas, Dancing and ENERGY at Azucar
There’s something about the Saturday night energy at Azucar Taco House. (and this weekend they’re giving away $500 at midnight!) With leading DJs from across the country, free salsa lessons (drop in around 930pm) and those easy to drink margarita specials, it’s an atmosphere you’ll keep coming back to, weekend after weekend. This weekend, it’s music by Dj Wacho, with energetic Latin Music all Night: Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Reggaeton & More. For Reservations & Guestlist www.azucartacohouse.com
Get Artsy with Tickets for Two-Headed / Half-hearted
A musical song cycle details the lives of Juno and Venus Hollis, conjoined twins, daughters of Jupiter Hollis and his mermaid wife, Ida Mae. A Prairie Gothic tale of isolation, mythology, family and yearning, sung by two unsettling musical narrators that tracks 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?
Take a Walking Food Tour of 118th Ave
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).
Pop up Poetry Party at Latitude 53
Lovers of words unite. This weekend, you can close out the Edmonton Poetry Festival 2022 in great fashion with our EPF Poetry Party feat. Rayanne Haines, V. Guzman, Mad John and Tzadeka & Murder Hornettes.
Sunday
Try a new local brew at Felice Cafe
There’s a brand new cafe in town. Explore Felice Cafe and get a glimpse of the revitalization that’s happening in the Quarters, downtown. Cafe Felice is bright, open, and is a must-stop this weekend for your local caffeine fix. You can get a drink, treat and even shop a curated selection of items from local makers.
Get Crafty at Art Gallery of Alberta
Teh Edmonton Arts Council is bringing Crafternoons back! Join us for an afternoon of craft by personalizing your very own Culture in the Making craft tote. It’s $20 to make a tote, with supplies included. Though supplies are included, you’re welcome to bring your own extras and embellishments.
Take an Online Cooking Class with Four Canadian Master Chefs
This masterclass welcomes four renown chefs from coast-to-coast with varying cultural backgrounds who will each bring you a recipe that you could make at home. The host of the event, a former chef and experienced mushroom forager, will be passing on your questions to our chefs as they walk us through their recipes and give us some insight into their culinary and cultural backgrounds.
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, where you’ll learn the basics of how to conduct paranormal investigations while you explore three haunting hotspots.
