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. Spend an evening with Alan Cross

Join musical mastermind Alan Cross as he takes you through the mind-blowing facts about the brain, the body, and music. 

Thursday, November 17 at 7:30

Festival Place, 100 Festival Way, Sherwood Park, AB

Get tickets here.

2. The Blue Stones

Our new album Pretty Monster is out everywhere. Stream it here: https://t.co/OaPhNPujB8

— The Blue Stones (@TheBlueStones) November 4, 2022

The Blue Stones just released their new album and now they’re bringing it to you for a Saturday night show!

Saturday, November 19

Starlite Room, 10030 102 St NW, Edmonton, AB

Get tickets here.

3. A Weekend of Psychedelia 

A PSYCHEDELIC TRIFECTA

This Friday evening features a laser show tripleheader of MGMT, Radiohead, and Tool!

Buy tickets to more than one show and save!https://t.co/02IreEABKv for tickets and full schedule.#yeg # YEGlocal #MGMT #radiohead #toolband pic.twitter.com/OlnfYNAX6R

— TELUS World of Science – Edmonton (@TWoSEdm) November 17, 2022

Enjoy the psychedelic music of MGMT, Tool, and Radiohead like you’ve never seen before – with a laser show!

Friday, November 18

Telus World of Science, 11211 142 St NW, Edmonton, AB

Get tickets here.

4. 10th anniversary of All Is Bright Festival 

Join us for the 10th anniversary of
All Is Bright on Saturday, Nov. 19th from 4pm to 8pm?? Bring your family and friends for some winter fun and illuminationPlease make sure to bundle up/layer up for this outdoor winter event! https://t.co/63x29a6yu0#shop124street #yegwinter pic.twitter.com/PSvYP3tRfr

— 124 Street Business Association (@shop124street) November 10, 2022

Head to 124th Street for a magical evening of holiday cheer and community. 

Saturday, November 19 from 4 pm to 8 pm

124th Street and 108th Ave

Free to attend. Get more info here.

5. Disney On Ice

Create memories that will last a lifetime when Disney On Ice comes to your hometown. Tickets make great gifts for everyone on your list! https://t.co/PzEOebFcpY pic.twitter.com/MaGnGSdyKH

— Disney On Ice (@DisneyOnIce) November 15, 2022

Feel like a kid again with the magic of Disney On Ice!

Thursday, November 17 – Sunday, November 20

Multiple show times.

Get tickets here.

6. Check out local holiday markets

Support local and give some wonderful gifts from this year’s holiday markets!

• Geeky Gift Holiday Market: 
  • When: Saturday, November 19 (11 am – 6 pm) – Sunday, November 20 (11 am – 4 pm)
  • Where: Alberta Aviation Museum, 11410 Kingway Ave, Edmonton
• Signatures Indie Handmade: 
  • When: Friday, November 18 – Sunday, November 20
  • Where: Enjoy Centre, 101 Riel Dr, St. Albert
• The Hazeldean Community Artisan Market: 
  • When: Saturday, November 19 – Sunday, November 20 (10 am – 4 pm)
  • Where: Hazeldean Community League, 9630 66 Ave NW, Edmonton
• MADE for Pets: Holiday Edition: 
  • When: Sunday, November 20 from 10 am – 4 pm
  • Where: Edmonton Humane Society, EHS’ Canine Enrichment Centre, 13620 – 163 Street, Edmonton

7. Fort Edmonton Park Paranormal Tours

Paranormal Tours is back this November! Explore the Park after dark and visit two haunted hotspots. Learn the basics of conducting paranormal investigations and hear Fort Edmonton Park’s best-kept ghost stories! Book Now: https://t.co/r0mHjcxZDu pic.twitter.com/49AHY1Brfi

— Fort Edmonton Park (@FortEdPark) October 19, 2022

Head to Fort Ed after hours for their Paranormal Tours! Investigate the park and learn about the eerie activity haunting the iconic land. 

November 9 – 29, 2022

7 pm – 10:30 pm

Tickets: $65 (plus service fee & GST)

Get tickets here.

Make the most of your Alternative Weekends!