Whether you have a Valentine or a flock of Palentines, the Valentine’s weekend is a great time to spend with someone special in your life! And from unlimited wine tastings to classic tales of love, Edmonton has tons of fun events for you to take in with others.
Winefest Edmonton | February 12 & 13
With the purchase of one ticket, you’ll have access to unlimited samples of over 200 wines! Experts will be on hand to answer any questions you may have, and palate-pleasing hors d’oeuvres will also be up for the sampling. Don’t forget to share more love and bring a non-perishable food item to donate to the Edmonton Food Bank!
Shaw Conference Centre | 9797 Jasper Ave. | 780-421-9797
Disney in Concert: Tale as Old Time | February 13 & 14
The Edmonton Symphony Orchestra will perform beloved songs from your favourite Disney films, including Frozen, Tangled, Sleeping Beauty, The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, and more, with accompaniment from Broadway-quality vocalists in this magical event.
Winspear Centre | 4 Sir Winston Churchill Sq. | 780-428-1414
The Princess Bride Quote-A-Long | February 14 | 7 pm
Do you know all the words to the cult classic The Princess Bride? Then you’ll have a blast cheering for true love and quoting your favourite lines at this special screening of the cult classic! And don’t worry if their are a few gaps in your memory or you can’t hear the film — Metro will also be screening the captions.
Metro Cinema at the Garneau | 8712-109 St. | 780-425-9212
A Midsummer Night’s Dream | Through February 13
Watch a queen fall in love with a jackass in one of the Bard’s most popular plays! You’ll feel better about your own romantic follies once you witness these characters become fools for love in this whimsical comedy.
Timms Centre for the Arts | 87 Ave. & 112 St. | 780-492-2495
Valentine’s Day at Silver Skate Festival | February 12 – 15
On top of having a blast skating, you can snuggle up with your partner on a horse-drawn sleigh ride through Hawrelak Park and light a lantern for love as you go on an intimate stroll down the Folk Trail.
Hawrelak Park | 9930 Groat Rd. | 780-442-5311
Valentine’s Gala | February 11
Enjoy great food, wine, and company at Edmonton Opera’s annual Valentine’s Gala. The luxurious evening will include performances from the Edmonton Opera chorus, Citie Ballet, and the Royal Canadian Artillery Band.
Shaw Conference Centre | 9797 Jasper Ave. | 780-392-8717
Print Your Heart Out | February 13 | 11 am – 6 pm
Work with antique lead types, lino blocks, and letterpresses to craft your Valentine a unique gift! SNAP artists will be on hand to guide you through every step of the process to create the perfect print.
Snap Printshop | 12056 Jasper Ave. | 780-423-1492
The Gay Heritage Project | February 10 – 27
Is there a shared gay heritage? Three actors, formerly from Edmonton, explore gay history and their own upbringings in hopes of answering that question. A sold-out hit in Toronto in 2013, this show weaves together show tunes, mock trial scenes, and darker moments in history, such as the Toronto bath house raids and experiences in Nazi camps. You don’t have to fly the rainbow flag to be moved by the stories shared at this upbeat show.
Citadel Theatre | 9828-101A Ave. | 780-425-1820
First Love You | February 14
Join the crew of BLAK at this night of self-appreciation where loving and loveable poets Nasra Adem and Brandon Wint perform their moving spoken-word poetry.
Massawa Cafe & Bistro | 10153-97 St. | 587-520-8611
The Violette Underground | February 13
Put aside your real life and come to the Violette Underground to play for a night! Imagine a unique character for yourself — an escort to the queen, a mayor of a foreign city, a wealthy importer — and experience the delights of a speakeasy club with artisan cocktails, spoken-word poetry, dancing, and burlesque!
CKUA | 9804 Jasper Ave. | 780-907-3027
