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. Sweet Treats and Latte Festival 

Head to @oldstrathcona for the Sweet Treats and Latte Festival! ??

17 local cafes are participating, so you’re sure to find something delicious.

Thank you to @TheWoodrackCafe for the tasty oatmeal cookie latte and pride cookie! (It has an Oreo INSIDE OF IT??) #yeg pic.twitter.com/OUhalwetPJ

— SONiC 102.9 (@sonic1029) February 7, 2023

Stay warm with a hot drink and eat some delicious local goods!

Saturday, February 4 – Monday, February 20

17 cafes and spots in Old Strathcona

Get more info here.

2. Silver Skate Festival 

When #SilverSkate Festival returns to Hawrelak Park this Feb 10 to Feb 20, you'll find all sorts of FREE outdoor winter fun for all ages!!

Plan your visit and #CreateWinterExperiences with us! https://t.co/a7UsiPbu4q#exploreedmonton #yeg #wintercityyeg pic.twitter.com/hwgXmntcTp

— Silver Skate Festival (@silverskatefest) February 8, 2023

Enjoy, art, culture, and the outdoors in Hawrelak Park before its three-year closure!

Friday, February 10 – Monday, February 20

Get more info here.

3. Three Edmonton Oilers Games

COMING OFF THE BREAK WITH A W!

The #Oilers defeat the Red Wings by a score of 5-2. #LetsGoOilers pic.twitter.com/mf3VmXC5Ro

— Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) February 8, 2023

Your Oilers are back from their extended break and ready to rumble!

Thursday, February 9: Edmonton Oilers vs. Philadelphia Flyers at 5 pm

Saturday, February 11: Edmonton Oilers vs. Ottawa Senators at 10:30 am

Sunday, February 12: Edmonton Oilers vs. Montreal Canadiens at 10:30 am

Watch on Sportsnet.

4. Feed The Soul Dining Week

Let us introduce you to NEW Black-owned food-related businesses during Black History Month. We want to put a highlight the positive influence the African Diaspora has on the local hospitality industry.

Join us in February!#yegfood #yegeats #yeg #yeglocal #feedthesoulyeg pic.twitter.com/GrWzsR9J6x

— feedthesoulyeg (@feedthesoulyeg) January 26, 2023

Honor Black History Month by supporting Black-owned restaurants in February and all year. 

Friday, February 10 – Friday, February 17

15+ restaurants, retail, home-based and online stores participating across Edmonton.

Get more info here.

5. 5 Artists 1 Love 

February is #BlackHistoryMonth. We’re excited to celebrate Black Creatives through exhibitions & programming! Whether it’s a tour, talk or open mic night, connect with rich experiences from the Black community: https://t.co/uMTORZWPS4 #YegDT #Art #Culture #BlackExcellence pic.twitter.com/dOOK3Ao3BV

— Art Gallery of Alberta (@yourAGA) February 1, 2023

5 Artists 1 Love is a stunning, annual Black History Month celebration of the artistic vibrancy and range of Edmonton’s African-Canadian communities, from Angola to Zanzibar, Togo to Tobago, or Brazil to Barbados!

Saturday, January 28 – Tuesday, April 4

Alberta Art Gallery, 2 Sir Winston Churchill Sq, Edmonton

Get more info here.

6. Aysanabee

Canada’s Biggest Night in Music arrives in #Edmonton on March 13th featuring an exciting performance by #JUNOS nominee @_aysanabee_!

For tickets, visit https://t.co/mqhf7ljqMj pic.twitter.com/zTuwEMh4Tf

— The JUNO Awards (@TheJUNOAwards) February 7, 2023

Catch Aysanabee in YEG before he performs on the JUNO stage next month!

Friday, February 10

The Aviary, 9314 111 Ave NW, Edmonton

Get tickets here.

7. Super Bowl LVII

The Super Bowl LVII champion will be ___________. #SBLVII pic.twitter.com/A5odI2vJ93

— Super Bowl (@SuperBowl) March 29, 2022

Who are you cheering for? The Philadelphia Eagles or the Kansas City Chiefs? 

Sunday, February 12 at 4:30 pm

Chris Stapleton will sing the national anthem and Rihanna will perform the halftime show.

Get more info here.

Make the most of your Alternative Weekends!