Alternative Weekends With Brooklyn

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 Oilers

The Stuey stare down. pic.twitter.com/afxSadXxar

— Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) October 19, 2022

Cheer on your Oilers with TWO weekend games!

Thursday, October 20 at 7 pm vs. Carolina Hurricanes

Saturday, October 22 at 2 pm vs. St. Louis Blues

Rogers Place, 10220 104 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB

Get tickets here.

2. JJ Wilde at the Starlite Room 

Going on my first ever Canadian headlining tour! My good friend @billyraffoul is kicking it off each night for me. Canada let’s rip ??Tix on sale this Fri July 15th @ 10am local. Presale & VIP starts tmrw. Get the brand new JJ Wilde app on mobile for a first crack at tix pic.twitter.com/xfMmSJIwWb

— JJ Wilde (@jjwildechild) July 11, 2022

Spend your Friday night rocking out with JJ Wilde!

Friday, October 21

With special guest Billy Rafoul

Starlite Room, 10030 102 St NW, Edmonton, AB

Get tickets here.

3. Stream When We Were Young Festival

When We Were Young Fest

Register now for Presale that starts Friday, January 21st, 10 AM PT. All tickets start at $19.99 down https://t.co/KUp7CwEQEV pic.twitter.com/mG5jQPsBm8

— When We Were Young (@WWWYFest) January 18, 2022

Although the festival has yet to announce an official stream, we’re sure you’ll be able to find some nice fans who will share the experience with you. Catch Paramore, My Chemical Romance, Jimmy Eat World, and more this weekend!

4. Edmonton Elks vs. B.C. Lions

Winter is coming #GoElks #CFL pic.twitter.com/kFDPhdZhQH

— Edmonton Elks (@GoElks) October 19, 2022

The Elks have one final chance to end their home-game losing streak. Be at the stadium when it happens!

Friday, October 21 at 7:45 pm

Commonwealth Stadium, 11000 Stadium Rd, Edmonton, AB

Get tickets here.

5. Death From Above 1979 at Midway 

Let's try this again.
Here are the new tour dates (+ extras!).
Tickets honoured/refunds if you need 'em.
See you in the pit. @theobgmshttps://t.co/5MnYxPegtZ pic.twitter.com/1BPzQZyXS8

— DEATH FROM ABOVE 1979 (@dfa1979) February 15, 2022

Have a rocking Saturday night with DFA! 

Saturday, October 22

Midway, 6107 104 St NW, Edmonton, AB

Get tickets here.

6. Edmonton Ski and Snowboard Show

Make this ski and snowboard season the best ever with a visit to the Ski and Snowboard Show!

Saturday, October 22 from 10 am – 5 pm

Sunday, October 23 from 11 am – 5 pm

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

Get tickets here.

7. DARK at Fort Edmonton Park 

Back for its fifth year, DARK offers three wicked experiences that will leave you sleeping with one eye open. From October 7 to 30, you’ll be able to face your biggest fears. #DARKyeg is Edmonton’s Haunted Festival, and you won’t want to miss it.

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— Fort Edmonton Park (@FortEdPark) September 9, 2022

Head to Fort Ed and choose from three different haunts to get your blood pumping. What will you choose? Under The Big Top, Blood Harvest: Reap What You Sow, or 3 AM: Dead of Night? 

October 7, 8, 13, 14, 20, 21, 22, 28, 29, 30

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

Get tickets here.

8. New Music Discovery: Tegan and Sara – “Crybaby”

Make the most of your Alternative Weekend!