Whether you have a Valentine or a flock of Palentines, this Saturday is a great day to spend time with someone special in your life! And from unlimited wine tastings to classic tales of love, Edmonton has tons of things for you to do with others this weekend.
Beauty and the Beast | Through February 15
Catch the tale as old as time in this dazzling and enchanting Broadway production based on the Academy Award-winning Disney film. You’ll want to “be its guest” more than once!
Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium | 11455-87 Ave. | 780-427-2760
Winefest Edmonton | February 13 & 14
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.
Shaw Conference Centre | 9797 Jasper Ave. | 780-421-9797
Cirque de la Symphonie | February 14 & 15
An audience favourite, this show synchronizes the athleticism of aerial flyers, acrobats, and contortionists with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra performing classical masterpieces. This is a visual and aural spectacle that will delight the whole family!
Winspear Centre | 4 Sir Winston Churchill Sq. | 780-428-1414
Double Date Special at Metro Cinema | February 14
With 2 for 1 admission that night, it’s the perfect time to bring someone special to the Metro for a movie! You have two classic love stories to choose from: The Princess Bride at 7 pm or The Graduate at 9:30 pm. View the website for more details.
Metro Cinema at the Garneau | 8712-109 St. | 780-425-9212
Valentine’s Day at Silver Skate Festival | February 14
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 12
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. | 780-421-9797
Future Station: 2015 Alberta Biennial of Contemporary Art
Appreciate some of the best art from across Alberta and the engaging conversation you’re sure to have while you view it! Uniting several themes of contemporary art practices in Alberta, including psychology, natural forces, detritus, and austerity, this exhibit is an expression on what it feels like to be an artist in Alberta.
Art Gallery of Alberta | 2 Sir Winston Churchill Sq. | 780-422-6223
