It’s the most wonderful time of the week – the weekend! Each Thursday, Brooklyn rounds up all of the weekend events, concerts, festivals, and more that you should know about. Here’s what’s going on in Edmonton this weekend.

1. Deep Freeze Byzantine Winter Fête

Arts on the Ave are hosting the 15th annual Deep Freeze Byzantine Winter Fête, and you’re invited! Soak in art and community at three different locations while making the most of the winter season.

Deep Freeze Byzantine Winter Fête: Under the Ancient Arctic Sky

Borden Park, 11020 75a St NW #102, Edmonton, AB

Pipon Village, 9210-9224 118 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB

The Carrot Community Arts Coffeehouse, 9351 118 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB

January 14-23, 4 pm – 10 pm

Free to attend. Donations can be made on-site or at deepfreezefest.ca/donate.

2. Måneskin as musical guest on Saturday Night Live

 

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This Saturday, watch as Will Forte hosts SNL with musical guest Måneksin! It’s what we’ve been “Begging” for.

Watch live on Global at 9:30 pm MST.

3. New Music Discovery: Billy Talent – Crisis of Faith Album Premiere

 

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On Friday, Billy Talent release their new studio album, Crisis of Faith. Join Chantal Dunn on SONiC 102.9, in conversation with Billy Talent, as we play you tracks from their brand new album at 10 pm on January 23 and 25.

Listen live here or ask your smart speaker to “Play SONiC one-oh-two-nine”.

Make the most of your alternative weekend!

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