It’s the most wonderful time of the week – the end! 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. Honor Indigenous History Month at Fort Edmonton Park

June is Indigenous History Month, so you are invited to gather and explore life through the diversity of First Nations’ and Métis peoples’ histories, cultures, experiences, and perspectives, local to Indigenous life in the Beaver Hills, or Edmonton region at Fort Edmonton Park. 

 

Fort Edmonton Park, 7000 143 St NW, Edmonton, AB

Wednesday through Sunday from 10 am – 5 pm

Get tickets here.

 

2. Celebrate Pride Month

 

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SONiC 102.9 is excited to celebrate Pride Month! Check out our Pride Guide below to help you stay in the loop with all the Pride Programming & Events happening this month around Edmonton. You can also celebrate with local businesses owned by or allies of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Happy Pride!

Check out Pride events and resources here. 

 

3. Edmonton Craft Beer Festival

One of the fastest-growing beer festivals in the world, the Edmonton Craft Beer Festival is the City of Champions’ premier beer, spirit and food festival. With 500+ beers from 100+ breweries and so many innovative destinations within the festival, your biggest challenge will be deciding where to start.

 

Friday, June 3 from 5 pm – 10 pm

Saturday, June 4 from 12 pm – 4:30 pm, 5:30 – 10 pm

Edmonton EXPO Centre,  7515 118 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB

Get tickets here.

 

4. Edmonton Oilers vs. Colorado Avalanche

 

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Your Edmonton Oilers are back in the City of Champions for Game 3! Cheer them on as they take on the Colorado Avalanche in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. 

 

Saturday, June 4 at 6 pm

Rogers Place, 10220 104 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB

Get tickets here.

5. Downtown Spark Festival

 

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Experience whimsical art installations from around the world, and enjoy a concert from Alberta’s own Reuben and the Dark! Downtown Spark runs daily from May 26 – June 5 across downtown Edmonton. 

 

Downtown Spark Block Party featuring Reuben and the Dark

Saturday, June 4 from 5 pm – 11 pm

Rice Howard Way, 10166 100a St NW, Edmonton, AB

6 pm: Cypress
7:15 pm: Maddie Storvold
8:30 pm: Reuben and the Dark with The Bullhorn Singers

 

6. Nextfest

 

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Check out theatre, dance, music, and more at Nextfest Art Company! They highlight Edmonton’s art scene in stunning and inclusive ways. 

 

June 2 – 12, 2022

Various venues across Edmonton.

Get more info here.

 

Make the most of your Alternative Weekend!

 

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