1. Don Quixote | Oct 3 – 4 | 7:30 pm
The dancers of the Alberta Ballet bring the excitement and spectacle of Cervantes’ literary classic to life with fast-paced choreography, detailed costumes, and an upbeat score. The story follows Don Quixote and his sidekick Sancho Panza in an offbeat tale of heroism.
Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium | 11455-87 Ave.
2. Designer & Fashion Blogger Wardrobe Sale | Oct 4 | 10 am – 6 pm
DJs, live mannequins, and FREE candy are three reasons to check out Western Canada Fashion Week’s housewarming party at their new downtown headquarters. Designers and bloggers will be selling their wares at great discount prices! Check out the Facebook event to see who will be in attendance.
Mercer Warehouse | 10363 104 St.
3. MAESTRO | Oct 4 | 7:30 pm
Catch the first showing of this new high-stakes format from Rapid Fire Theatre! Eleven improvisers will compete for audience approval in a game of elimination. And now audience members can join in on the improvised fun: add your name to a hat for your chance to have it drawn and join the cast on stage!
Citadel Theatre | 9828-101A Ave.
4. Edmonton Oktoberfest | Oct 3-4
This is the first large-scale Oktoberfest celebration in the city, celebrating the local community and, of course, beer! Sample a variety of Oktoberfest brews from Germany and local Edmonton microbreweries. There will be live music—including an authentic Oompah band—to set the tone, and great German and international food to sample. After all, what goes better with beer than a salted pretzel?
Edmonton EXPO Centre | 7515-118 Ave.
5. Bloom Festival | Oct 3-5
This festival is designed to inspire, create a community, and celebrate life through yoga workshops, music, and inspirational speakers, including Danielle LaPorte. Yoga classes will be hosted at venues throughout the city, so be sure to check out the website for full details on how you can bloom!
6. Edmonton International Film Festival | Through Oct 4
There’s still time to catch a great film at EIFF this weekend! Celebrate independent cinema at a string of premiere screenings of international, national, and local short films, documentaries, and full-length features.Celebrate independent cinema at a string of premiere screenings of international, national, and local short films, documentaries, and full-length features. Visit the website for a full listing of movies and showtimes.
7. Andrea Martin | Oct 5 | 7:30 pm
The very funny, Emmy and Tony award winning comedian hasn’t performed in Edmonton since her days filming SCTV. Her Final Days! Everything Must Go! tour marks her return to the stage in Western Canada with a routine full of stories, songs, and comedy. Martin will sing classic Broadway songs, perform comedy routines and characters like “Edith Prickley” and “Grandma Berthe”, and share stories about SCTV, her life, her career, and her famous Hollywood pals.
Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium | 11455-87 Ave.
