Things to do in Edmonton this Weekend - March 1-3, 2022
Anyone else feel that? The shift in more things opening, more things to do and the slight return of events in the city? We’re excited about it - and can’t wait to start getting the most out of our city!
Explore MacEwan University
It’s time for an adventure, and this week we want to send you to explore MacEwan University, lit up every night to celebrate their 50th anniversary! Head over to campus, enjoy the colourful lights, and snap a photo.Post it on your feed or story with #MacEwan50 on Instagram. In the caption and tag @yeg.date for your chance to win one of four “Best in YEG” prize packs (valued at $250 each) featuring gift cards from local businesses, including Campio Brewing, Duchess Bake Shop, Duchess bake shop, Royal Alberta Museum, Jacek Chocolate, Kind Ice Cream, Modern Gravity and more!
Friday
Flying Canoe Volant Festival (All weekend)
In the spirit of a great winter city, the Flying Canoë Volant is a creative, interactive, cultural event, designed to celebrate local history and everything that is great about a long winter’s night. Inspired by the legend of The Flying Canoe and French Canadian, First Nations and Métis traditions, this event celebrate Edmonton’s beautiful Mill Creek Ravine and the French Quarter. Come celebrate your inner voyageur with light, music, legends and dance!
Dancing is BACK at The Common
Friday March 4 sees the return of Edmonton stand outs Better Living DJs and Seelo, featuring special guests Mikey Wong, and a b2b set featuring Gatsby & Haha. Tickets are $10 in advance via Eventbrite.
Catch a Show: Scenic Route to Alaska
Friday, March 4th will be all about having a great time! We highly encourage you to broaden your concert experience, by joining us in advance at The Races. Or you could expand your adventure even further by exploring the entire Flying Canoë Volant site of La Cité Francophone, Rutherford School Yard and the Mill Creek Ravine, with your final destination being your cozy, reserved seat at the Edmonton Ski Club for the Scenic Route to Alaska Concert.
Saturday
A&N Experience (SkirtsAFire)
Designed by Vignettes and home to our Cabaret Stage, the Army & Navy is our newest festival venue where you can experience interactive art installations, design, and live performances! Doors will be open 1 hour before performances for Installation Gallery viewing by donation.
SkirtsAFire HerArts Festival (All weekend)
Founded in 2012, SkirtsAfire is a 10 day theatre and multidisciplinary arts offering that empowers, develops, supports and showcases women and non-binary artists. Be stirred and inspired by our wide variety of programming including theatre, music, dance, comedy, visual art, spoken word, workshops, design and more – all featuring women and non-binary artists. Taking place in various venues in the heart of Old Strathcona, be sure to catch our MainStage play, “Ayita” by Teneil Whiskeyjack, in the ATB Arts Barns, our comedy and music series surrounded by art installations at the Army & Navy, and pop-up performances and visual art in various businesses on Whyte. There’s lots to see and do at SkirtsAfire, take it all in!
Get Inspired for Adventure with the YEG Travel Show
Get ready for an exciting day at the Airport. Featuring the newest and most advanced ways to experience Travel, Virtual Reality. Walk the streets of Paris, check out your hotel room, hike the Inca Trail, Parasail the Hawaiian Islands and much more. Look for the Try Before You Fly booth. See you at the show.
Sunday
80s Night at Evolution Wonderlounge
Sunday Revue: King Itchy's 80s Night happening at Evolution Wonderlounge, 10220 103 Street Northwest, Edmonton, Canada on Sun Mar 06 2022 at 08:00 pm to 11:00 pm
