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 Fringe Festival

 

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Head to Old Strathcona to explore 27 venues and over 160 shows at the Edmonton International Fringe Festival! Known as North America’s largest fringe festival, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. 

 

Thursday, August 11 – Sunday, August 21

Various locations across Old Strathcona

Get more info and tickets here.

 

2. World Juniors Hockey Championships

 

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Cheer on Team Canada at the first-ever summer World Juniors tournament! 

 

Tuesday, August 9 – Saturday, August 20

Rogers Place, 10220 104 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB

Get tickets here.

 

3. Great Outdoors Comedy Festival 

See some of the best comedians including Amy Schumer, Nick Swardson, Tom Segura, and more at this weekend’s comedy fest!

 

Friday, August 12 – Sunday, August 14

Edmonton Exhibition Lands, 7515 118 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB

Get tickets here.

4. Londonderry Mall’s 50th Anniversary Londapalooza

 

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Head to Londonderry Mall for their 50th-anniversary celebration, Londapalooza! The events features food trucks, beer gardens, farmers’ markets, and a very special performance from Edmonton’s-own Scenic Route to Alaska. 

 

Saturday, August 13

Londonderry Mall, 1 Londonderry Mall NW, Edmonton, AB

Get more info here.

 

Make the most of your Alternative Weekend!

 

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