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 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Happy Pride!

Check out Pride events and resources here. 

 

3. Strike Out Hate Pride Night with the Edmonton Riverhawks

 

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Celebrate Pride and strike out hate when the Edmonton Riverhawks take on the Port Angeles Lefties. Enjoy the game, live music, dance parties, giveaways, and more. 

 

Edmonton Riverhawks vs. Port Angeles Lefties

Saturday, June 11 at 6 pm

RE/MAX Field, 10233 96 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB

Get tickets here.

 

4. Imagine Monet

This weekend is the first time you get to explore the works of Monet at the Edmonton EXPO Centre!

 

Imagine Monet

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

Tuesday-Thursday, 10 am – 6 pm

Friday-Saturday, 10 am – 8pm

Closed Mondays.

Get tickets here.

 

5. 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.

 

6. New Music Discovery: Vance Joy –  In Our Own Sweet Time

 

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On Friday, Vance Joy releases his new album, In Our Own Sweet Time. Catch him in Edmonton for two shows at the Winspear in February! Get tickets here. Save the album below.

 

Make the most of your Alternative Weekend!

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