photo courtesy DARK/Clara Chin Photography
With all these Edmonton events, there’s a lot to be thankful for! Check out a haunted house, marvel at some breathtaking art, or dance the night away. How will you spend your long weekend?
Shumka On Tour | October 7
The whirlwind is back in Edmonton! On their 10th Canadian tour, Shumka is returning with four brand new works. Their program celebrates the history of Ukrainian people in Canada and pays tribute to the bravery of Ukrainians across the globe. Perfect for audiences of all ages, don’t miss out on this breathtaking performance.
You can read more from Shumka’s Senior Artistic Director Les Sareda here.
DJ Dance Party @ The Backyard | October 7
Join The Backyard & Mikey Wong this Friday to support the Edmonton Food Bank! They are collecting monetary donations to help provide Thanksgiving dinners to those in need. Happy hour runs from 5:00 – 8:00, with the DJ set beginning at 8:00. Dance your heart out and support a good cause at the Backyard’s last DJ dance party of the season.
Serena Ryder | October 7 – 8
JUNO award-winning vocal powerhouse Serena Ryder shares her mental wellness journey on her newest album The Art of Falling Apart. With her honest lyricism and infectious rhythm, Ryder will have audiences moving and grooving this weekend at the Arden Theatre.
DARK | October 7 – 30
Horror fans, this one’s for you. Fort Edmonton Park’s DARK is back for another year of haunting! Featuring killer clowns, murderous farmers, and demonic spirits, this event is not for the faint of heart. You can also catch Dead Centre of Town XIII, a play that uncovers Edmonton long forgotten spiritual past. Specialty cocktails, local food trucks, and spooky tunes round out this event, making it a essential on your Halloween activity roster!
The Wolves | October 8 – 30
Live theatre is in full swing and we love to see it! Check out the first show in The Citadel Theatre’s 2022/23 Highwire series. Following a U17 soccer team, this play explores the lives of 9 teenagers as they prepare for high pressure games and navigate the tumultuous process of growing up.
Jim Logan’s Some People Feel What Some People Don’t | October 8 – 19
Bearclaw Gallery is is excited to present the latest works of Indigenous artist Jim Logan. Some People Feel What Some People Don’t is a collection that involves a variety of subjects within Indigenous communities. These painting will spark a variety of emotions in viewers, further underlining the magic of art. Logan will be in attendance at Bearclaw on October 8 from 1:00 – 4:00.
TELUS World of Science | ongoing
Have you checked out the newest TELUS World of Science exhibition yet? The Arctic Journey Exhibition lets you experience the North like never before. Using a variety of immersive sight and sound experiences, you can explore the seasons, peoples and animals of the North. While you’re there, make sure to visit the IMAX Theatre to watch The Arctic: Our Last Great Wilderness, which captures the landscape unlike ever before.
