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. SkirtsAfire

SkirtsAfire starts TODAY! Happy Opening to all our amazing artists who will wow you over the next 11 days. And to our incredible team of volunteers, crew and staff making it all happen behind the scenes.

Schedule here: https://t.co/a3MiUtFYOh pic.twitter.com/ZHHkjY85vo

— SkirtsAfire (@SkirtsAfire) March 2, 2023

Celebrate Women’s History Month with entertainment from SkirtsAfire, Edmonton’s theatre, and multidisciplinary arts organization featuring women! Enjoy a diverse range of theatre, music, dance, art, design, and comedy over eleven days.

Thursday, March 2 – Sunday, March 12

Various venues in Edmonton.

Get more details and tickets here.

2. Rare Americans

TOUR UPDATE: Tickets are moving fast! Grab em now before it’s too late: https://t.co/6Tr060xZ53 pic.twitter.com/tDobgMnSik

— Rare Americans (@rareamericans) January 24, 2023

Catch JUNO-nominated band Rare Americans (who are from Edmonton!) at the Starlite Room this weekend.

Friday, March 3

The Starlite Room, 10030 – 102 Street, Edmonton

Get tickets here.

3. Edmonton Downtown Farmers Market

#NewProfilePic 120 years! pic.twitter.com/BOcmWL6mbS

— Edmonton Downtown Farmers Market (@YegdtMarket) February 21, 2023

Support local this weekend at the Edmonton Downtown Farmers Market!

Saturdays: 9 am – 3 pm

Sundays: 11 am – 3 pm

10305 97 St NW, Edmonton

Get more info here.

4. Fort Edmonton Park Paranormal Tours

Investigate #FortEdmontonPark after dark. Learn the fundamentals of conducting paranormal investigations using various tools and techniques while you explore 1885 Street and the Firkins House or the Fort Complex.

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— Fort Edmonton Park (@FortEdPark) February 6, 2023

Have a frightful experience investigating the haunted grounds of the legendary Fort Edmonton Park.

Sunday, March 5

7000 143 St NW, Edmonton