Hey, it’s Chantal. Sometimes it’s hard to keep track or be in the know about all the cool things going on in the city or online! Social media can get flooded, life can get chaotic, you know how it is. That’s what this is here for! Alternative Weekends is a nifty little series with the top 3 things happening in Edmonton or on SONiC, over the weekend. Who’s releasing a new album? Is there a SONiC artist live streaming? What can you do in Edmonton this weekend? Those questions will be answered here.

Here are 3 things to check out this weekend:

1. Enjoy the Edmonton Christmas Market in-person or online

Starting Friday, November 27th you can check out the Edmonton Christmas Market, either in-person or from the comfort of your own home. The in-person artisan market, featuring tons of local vendors, will be located at the Army + Navy building in Old Strathcona. The online artisan market is a new feature involving free entertainment as well as paid workshops & tastings. You can check out the online program here.

There is a $4.00 entry fee, and a specific entry time with your ticket. Admission is free on Fridays from 3-4 p.m. with a donation to the Edmonton Food Bank.

To buy tickets and select a time to visit the market click here!

 

2. Listen to The Smashing Pumpkins’ new album CYR

Tomorrow, November 27th The Smashing Pumpkins are releasing their eleventh studio album, CYR. It will be a double album consisting of 20 tracks, produced by Billy Corgan himself.

In a recent press Billy Corgan said:

“CYR is dystopic folly, one soul against the world sort of stuff, set against a backdrop of shifting loyalties and sped up time. To me it stands as both hopeful and dismissive of what is and isn’t possible with faith.”

You can pre-save the album by clicking here.

3. Visit Glow Edmonton

This event was postponed from it’s initial date, November 18th. As per the Glow Edmonton website, the opening day is currently set to be Saturday November 28th, at the Expo Centre.

You can take pictures under millions of lights in the light gardens, enjoy food and drinks, and support local vendors at the Glow Merry Maker’s Market. To keep up to date on the event or to buy tickets click here.

 

Stay safe! Please stay home if you are feeling sick and follow all COVID-19 safety precautions. Keep informed at alberta.ca/coronavirus.
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