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 Whyte Ave Art Walk

If you’re feeling artsy or need a little exercise, take a stroll to look at some local pieces at the Whyte Ave Art Walk. This year the event is moving indoors to the former Army & Navy building in Old Strathcona. The 2021 Whyte Avenue Art Walk will be on every weekend from June 11th to August 1st.

For more information, click here.

2.  Snag some sweet vinyl on Record Store Day

This Saturday, June 12th, is the first of 2 Record Store Day drops in 2021. On this first drop, you can check out releases from Awolnation, Beastie Boys, Bastille, Cold War Kids, twenty one pilots, Gorillaz and more!

Numerous Edmonton record shops will take part in the day’s activities including Blackbyrd Myoozik, Freecloud Records, Listen Records, Record Collector’s Paradise, Revolver (multiple locations), and Sunrise Records (multiple locations).

To see the full list of RSD drops, click here.

3.  Watch a livestream with JJ Wilde 

JJ Wilde is bringing the live concert experience to you! On June 12th and 13th, Jim Bean Presents Live From Inside: JJ Wilde.

Watch as JJ performs hits like “Mercy”, “The Rush” and “Best Boy” from the legendary Danforth Music Hall in Toronto.

To get your tickets, click here.

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