The temperatures are dropping, but the festivities ain’t stopping! Check out these fun weekend to-dos.
Etsy Made In Canada
When: Sep 29 & 30
Where: Shaw Conference Centre
About: On the Spot Pop-Ups hosts an eclectic market with an amazing collection of over 225 local makers, artists, photographers, designers, and chefs. Enjoy live music, entertainment, and an on-site concession while you shop.
Gotta Minute Film Festival
When: Through Sep 30
Where: Various Venues
About: All you need is one spare minute to catch an innovative silent short film during this unique festival! Watch a few films while you’re waiting for a train in LRT stations, or check out the website for more viewings.
Play The Fool Festival
When: Sep 27–30
Where: Backstage Theatre
About: The only festival of its kind in Western Canada, Play the Fool is Edmonton’s festival of clown-theatre and physical comedy. This four-day festival will see experienced and emerging performers from France, India, California, and—of course—Edmonton!
Alberta Culture Days
When: Sep 28–30
Where: Various Venues
About: Celebrate, appreciate, and engage with the diverse arts and cultural communities in Alberta with events, activities, demonstrations, workshops, and performances at various venues throughout the city.
BJM’s Dance Me
When: Sep 28–30
Where: Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
About: Les Ballets Jazz de Montreal performs an awe-inspiring multimedia work that will evoke the audience through a variety of styles and techniques. The entire performance will complement and contrast the music of one of Canada’s most celebrated musicians: Leonard Cohen.
Nuit Blanche
When: Sep 29
Where: Downtown Edmonton
About: This free, all-night contemporary art event animates urban spaces. Check out more than 20 art installations, with three zones across downtown Edmonton, entertainment, food trucks, and the Artisan Night Market.
