20 Things to do in Edmonton this Weekend - January 17-19
Friday
Take Culinary Adventure through Greece with Get Cooking
Join Chef Owner Kathryn Joel for a Friday night of Mediterranean flavours and culinary inspiration! You’ll create a vibrant Greek menu featuring Roasted Red Pepper & Feta Dip followed by Kathryn's sumptuous Shrimp Saganaki, then a classic plate of Dolmades, Lemon Rice, Tzatziki, and Horta.
Try a Wine and Chocolate Tasting at Delavoye Chocolate Maker
Explore five pairings during this 90-minute event. Throughout the evening, the passionate chocolate maker - Antoine Lavoie - will guide you through a selected chocolate-wine flight whilst giving insights on both products, including how chocolate is made.
Spend the Night at Illuminature at Muttart Conservatory
As the seasons change and the winter weather settles in, we warmly invite you to the botanical gardens of Muttart Conservatory, as we experience the visuals, sounds, and movement performances of Alberta's home grown talent!
Improv Star Trek is Taking Over Rapidfire Theatre
As the seasons change and the winter weather settles in, we warmly invite you to the botanical gardens of Muttart Conservatory, as we experience the visuals, sounds, and movement performances of Alberta's home grown talent!
Beetlejuice Musical Takes Over the Jubilee
He earned his stripes on Broadway… now the ghost-with-the-most is coming to Edmonton. It’s showtime! Based on Tim Burton’s dearly beloved film, this hilarious musical tells the story of Lydia Deetz, a strange and unusual teenager whose whole life changes when she meets a recently deceased couple and a demon with a thing for stripes.
Hit the Hill and Go Tubing at Hops on the Hill
Get OUTSIDE and enjoy this Edmonton WINTER with Friday Night Hops on the Hill! Live music and beer sampling from different Breweries each week in the Chalet. There are TWO hours for Tubing, but you're welcome to mingle in the chalet or enjoy the outdoor patio experience.
Saturday
Head to Deep Freeze: A Byzantine Winter Festival
Celebrate the diverse cultures of Alberta Avenue District—Ukrainian, French Canadian, Franco African, Indigenous (Métis, Inuit, Cree), Latin American, and Asian—through art, performances, and delicious treats. Explore Pipon Village for snowshoeing, bannock by the fire, and cultural storytelling.
Red Shirt Diaries at Rapid Fire Theatre
Calling all Trekkies! The Red Shirt Diaries is an improvised trek through space starring the hilarious hive-mind of Rapid Fire Theatre. Join the intrepid crew on their comedy-fueled adventure! Based on your suggestions, the crew of the USS IMPROVISE will boldly improvise a show never seen before.
Catch Agent Thunder: An Improvised Espionage at Rapid Fire Theatre
Experience the extraordinary world of Agent Thunder, the world's top spy, in an action-packed and hilariously improvised spy comedy.
Sex, Death and Eyeliner Dance Party
Surrender to the spellbinding rhythms and alluring energy of the night, where drinks, dancing, and an unforgettable soundtrack consume your senses!
Sunday
Cambodian Noodles Pop Up
Cheata is passionate about sharing the rich flavours of Cambodian cuisine, and this noodle pop-up offers two household staples to choose from.
Winter Cheese School Tasting at Cavern
Warm up with 5 cool winter wine & cheese pairings in the first cheese school of 2025! The team from Cavern will guide you as you learn the practice of pairing, & the context of each component. Rate the pairings to discover your palate's preferences & biases.
There’s a BBQ Takeover at the Monolith
Chef Peter Zukiwski of @pittcountybbq is taking over @themonolithtaproom on Sunday, January 19th. Experience Southern comfort with a menu inspired by traditional southern dishes, served alongside delightful barrel-fermented beers.
Decaf in the Dark Dinner Pop UP
Let us take you through the amazing history of decaf, brew you delicious decaffeinated coffee paired with various bites! An educational and tasty adventure for any coffee lover. Dinner.
Daze Days JAZZ Night at MIMI Bar
Each week from 7-11pm, come experience the sounds of the current jazz landscape, played trio-style by some of YEG’s best musicians. DAZE DAYS is curated by Biboye Onanuga and will centre around “Today’s Jazz”, offering a blend of Neo Soul, timeless Standards, Hip Hop grooves, and jazz-infused takes on your favourite tunes. Let MiMi set the mood - see you Sunday.
