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. Edmonton International Street Performers Festival

 

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Edmonton International Street Performers Festival is back with traditional street acts, roving character actors, dancers, mimes, musicians, puppeteers and more!

 

Friday, July 8 – Sunday, July 17, 2022

Churchill Square, 100 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5J 2E5

Get more info here.

 

2. The Works Art & Design Festival

Enjoy a celebration of visual art & design in Edmonton’s Downtown Core! The Works is North America’s largest free outdoor festival dedicated to visual art. It is a time and place for anyone to experience, discover, and explore creativity through art & design.

 

Friday, July 8 – Sunday, July 17, 2022

Churchill Square, 100 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5J 2E5

Get more info here.

 

3. Rapid Fire Theatre’s Improvaganza

Each summer, Rapid Fire Theatre hosts the best improv and sketch comedy acts on the planet for Improvaganza!

 

Wednesday, July 13 – Friday, 23, 2022

8529 Gateway Blvd

Get show info and tickets here.

 

4. Cirque du Soleil: OVO

 

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Take in the sights of Cirque du Soleil in a whole new ecosystem. OVO is teeming with life. Insects work, play, fight and look for love in a non-stop riot of energy in motion.

 

Wednesday, July 13 – Sunday, July 17, 2022

Rogers Place, 10220 104 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB

Get tickets here.

 

5. Imagine Monet

Explore the works of Monet at the Edmonton EXPO Centre!

 

Wednesday, June 8 – Friday, September 2, 2022

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.

 

Make the most of your Alternative Weekends!

 

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