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What's Up Edmonton! Once a week I go through most events happening in and around our beautiful city over the coming week, and then send a large list out to my friends. I thought I should share it here.
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It's pretty awesome living in a city where there is just so much going on! Yesterday I noticed someone put up an informative post on r/Edmonton outlining many events commemorating Chinese Lunar New Year & I highly recommend checking it out! There are scores of things to do including day and night markets, traditional dance and singing, K-pop, Tai-chi, Guzheng & other performances, and more! With this honorary mention, here are an additional 5 (amongst many) awesome things to check out this week = )
5 cool events this week:
- Red Bull Ibiza Royale Local Qualifier
- YOUth SPEAK Summit (Stony Plain)
- Big-B BHM Proclamation Festival (Beaumont)
- Edmonton Oilers Skills Competition
- Flying Canoë Volant Festival
Red Bull Ibiza Royale Local Qualifier
We've all seen a Red Bull video, but did you know that you could potentially be in one? From April 10th through 13th, qualified teams will arrange on the starting line of a thrilling obstacle race through Ibiza Castle. BUT, the key word is qualified. On Thursday night, grab your most trusted partner and make your way down to Boulders Climbing gym right here in YEG. Once there, expect to be put through your paces in timed physical challenges designed to test speed, strength, balance and reflex. The first 100 attendees receive FREE entry into the event and even if you don't wish to compete, all are welcome! Cheer on your favourite athletes as they grit it out for a chance at awesome prizes and top bragging rights!
YOUth SPEAK Summit
Are you a future leader between the ages of 16 and 24, with great things to say but no platform on which to say it? If so, the Town of Stony Plain has the ultimate proposition for you. This coming Friday, gather in the small town west of YEG for an informative event tailored specifically for you. With a focus on community building, those in attendance will be delighted by a keynote from Tyler Smith, winner of The Amazing Race Canada & a survivor of the Humboldt Broncos bus tragedy. Additional events include inspiring community-based workshops, dinner and an evening performance by the now-acclaimed but local country-pop artist Mandy McMillan. This event is 100% FREE to attend!
Big-B BHM Proclamation Festival
February 1st marks the start of Black History Month in Canada, an official response and celebration of "the many achievements and contributions of Black Canadians and their communities who, throughout history, have done so much to make Canada a culturally diverse, compassionate, and prosperous country" (as per the Canadian Government official website). To commemorate our incredible countryfolk, on Saturday afternoon, head to Beaumont for a FREE proclamation and party featuring the sultry tones of Mission Hill Brass Band, traditional dance performances, cultural cuisine to sample, art exhibits & much more!
Edmonton Oilers Skills Competition
Have you been meaning to check out the Oilers this season but just haven't found the time to attend a game? A match of stick and puck can be long and though exciting, I totally understand your plight (haha... not! but anyways...). This coming Sunday, squash your goals while keeping that tight schedule in line and check out the Edmonton Oilers Skills Competition. A fan favourite for decades, this thrilling event features your favourite Oil boys laying down their best tricks as they compete in on-ice challenges. Grab the kids or a date and cheer on Connor, Leon and the rest of the crew as they display their speed, skill and endurance in a race to be the best of the best. Live event tickets are (unfortunately) sold out, but the event can be streamed from the comfort of wherever you may be.
Flying Canoë Volant Festival
Once upon an ancient time, a French Nobleman refused to attend Catholic mass & instead stayed out hunting. His punishment for doing so was a mandate to eternally pilot an airborne canoe through the night skies while being forever chased by howling wolves and galloping horses. Or so the legend, based on a mix of Indigenous and French storytelling heritage goes. This narrative is so steeped in tradition that in 2013, a small YEG-based NPO launched a similarly-themed event in honour of Edmonton's own French, Métis and Indigenous heritage. Alluring and irresistible, original iterations of this epic affair were immediately popular with our city's lively crowds. It soon changed hands and was deemed a festival, one which 12 years later continues to be as historically significant as it is incredibly fun to attend. This year, head into the city's French Quarters to experience a voyageur spin on a traditional tale & be sure to reap the many rewards in store. With a host of mostly FREE and some paid programs and events, there is simply too many things going on to list them all. But here are a few of the highlights.
For those attending, expect a great deal of live music, a cabaret, the infamous Portage La Prairie Relay (which features axe throwing, wood stacking, buck sawing, canoes & you!), illuminated artwork, Cultural storytelling, cultural cuisine and traditional performances, bonfires, snow slides with other kids activities & much more.
As a regular patron of this annual event, I highly recommend checking it out. It's a hoot!
Have a fantastic week, folks!
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