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. Two Edmonton Oilers Games

This man has 97 points in 54 games. pic.twitter.com/wu7EuwdL6i

— NHL (@NHL) February 16, 2023

Cheer on your Oilers TWICE this weekend! Woohoo!

Friday, February 17 vs. New York Rangers at 7 pm

Sunday, February 19 vs. Colorado Avalanche at 1 pm

Rogers Place, 10220 104 Ave NW, Edmonton

Get tickets here.

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. Alberta Esports Expo 

The Alberta Esports Expo gathers gaming enthusiasts, families and educators in Edmonton from February 18-19 – FREE to attend.

Experience a diverse network of gaming communities and educational panels lead by industry experts.

https://t.co/N5o3pDnIKa pic.twitter.com/9UoFmFM4YF

— Edmonton EXPO Centre (@yegexpocentre) February 12, 2023

Explore the world of Esports with this FREE event!

Saturday, February 18 – Sunday, February 19

Edmonton EXPO Centre, 7515 118 Ave NW, Edmonton

Get more info here.

7. Ant Man and the Wasp: Quantumania

Tonight, an Avenger returns.

Be the first to experience Marvel Studios’ #AntManAndTheWaspQuantumania in 3D, only in theaters. Get tickets now: https://t.co/D2YhBxEgeL pic.twitter.com/KbVHYdu1Aw

— Marvel Studios (@MarvelStudios) February 16, 2023

Catch the next chapter of the MCU this weekend!

In theatres on Thursday, February 16.

Get tickets here.

Make the most of your Alternative Weekends!