10 Things to do in Edmonton this Weekend - March 1- 3, 2024
10 Things to do in Edmonton this Weekend
Kick off the Weekend Early with Nerd Nite: Rocks & Roll Thursday
Roll on down to the Fringe Theatre to hear some talks that rock from geologists who are also poets and musicians, and rock out to some live music played by the very same speakers!
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Friday
Hops on The Hill at Sunridge
There are only a few weekends left of tubing - so get on the hill while you can! TUBING NIGHT! Let's get OUTSIDE and enjoy this Edmonton WINTER with Hops on the Hill! Live music and beer sampling from different Breweries each week in the Chalet.
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Friday Night Stand up Comedy at Grindstone
Come for the drinks and the laughs at Grindstone Theatre. Every Friday from 9 - 10pm you will experience a few opening acts before the headliner hits the stage.
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Theatresports at Rapid Fire Theatre
This high-energy, fast-paced show pits teams of improvisers against each other in a fierce, no-holds-barred battle of wits and laughs! Fuelled by the suggestions you give us, our skilled improvisers make up the entire show on the spot, off the top of their heads.
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Saturday
Take a Pottery Date Night Class
Take a Pottery Date Night Class at The Whistling Potter. This duo class for two will have you learning the ins and outs of throwing on the wheel, and get you will create 4 thrown pieces that you can pick up after they have been thrown and gazed by the staff The Whistling Potter Studio.
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‘Mermaid Legs’ Hits the Stage
Part of Skirts a Fire Festival, Mermaid Legs by Beth Graham, hits the stage this weekend. Sisters, Billie, Ava, and Scarlet are struggling. When Billie takes off unexpectedly, leaving behind a disastrous apartment and a mysterious note, Ava and Scarlet are at a loss. There is a history. Mermaid Legs is a surreal theatre dance fantasia about the bonds of sisterhood and the stigma of mental illness.
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Salsa Dancing Lessons at Azucar
On the weekends, Azucar Taco House turns into the biggest Latin party in town with DJs flown in from the hottest cities in North America. No registration is required, and you can stop by at 9:30, for a free latin dance party, every weekend.
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Sunday
Watch Oscar Nominated Short Films on the Big Screen
EIFF’s annual tradition continues with our 2024 screenings of the OSCAR® Nominated Short Films! As we all ‘catch up’ on this year’s nominated feature-films, this is your opportunity to see every nominated short film AND support EIFF! Your ticket purchase helps EIFF bring the year’s most exciting shorts and features to our fall festival. This Sunday, it’s the documentary edition!
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Try the Quiche for Brunch at Cafe La Reine
Cafe La Reine is this week’s hidden gem breakfast in Edmonton. From avocado toast to decadent French toast with chocolate and strawberries, it’s a hidden gem coffee shop brunch that you’re going to want to add to your list of places to try. Don’t sleep on the quiche, it’s a delicious (and generous portion) start to your day!
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