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 May Long weekend.

1. Resurrection Radio Long Weekend

Hear the music of your past all weekend long on SONiC!

Friday, May 18 – Monday, May 22

HOW TO LISTEN:

• On the dial at 102.9
• sonic1029.com
• Radio Player Canada App
• “Hey/Okay Google, play SONiC 102.9!”
• “Alexa, play SONiC 102.9!”

2. Punk Rock Flea Market YEG

Edmonton’s Punk Rock Flea Mart focuses on underground art, alternative fashion, and anything that surrounds alternative culture. 

Saturday, May 20 from 12 pm – 5 pm

Ritchie Community League, 7727 98 St NW, Edmonton

Get more info here.

3. Gerry Dee at Winspear Centre

Catch the host of Family Feud Canada on his comedy tour!

Saturday, May 20

Winspear Centre, 4 Sir Winston Churchill Square Northwest & Corner of 99 Street &, 102 Ave NW, Edmonton

Get tickets here.

4. ByBlacks Restaurant Week

Support local by visiting some of Edmonton’s best Black-owned restaurants! 

Monday, May 15 – Sunday, May 21

Various restaurants in YEG.

Get more info here.

5. Edmonton International Cat Festival 

Have a purr-fect time at Edmonton’s largest cat festival!

Caturday, May 20 – Sunday, May 28

Various locations in YEG.

Get more info here.

6. Grand Opening of Fort Edmonton Park

Go back in time this long weekend at Fort Edmonton Park!

Saturday, May 20

Fort Edmonton Park, 7000 143 St NW, Edmonton

Get tickets here.

7. Mill Woods Maydaze Carnival 

Have fun in the sun at Mill Wood’s Maydaze Carnival!

Thursday, May 18 – Monday, May 22

Mill Woods Town Centre, 2331 66 St NW, Edmonton

Get more info here.

Make the most of your Alternative Weekend!