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. RAD Torque Raceway Rocky Mountain Nationals

The Rocky Mountain Nationals NITRO NIGHT is delivering all the power and sounds of action-packed professional drag racing!

Friday, July 7 – Sunday, July 9

RAD Torque Raceway, 50342 Range Rd 253, Edmonton International Airport, AB T9E 0V6

Get more info and tickets here.

2. Edmonton Stingers vs. Winnipeg Sea Bears

Cheer on your Edmonton Stingers when they face the Winnipeg Sea Bears!

Saturday, July 8 at 6 pm

Edmonton EXPO Centre, 7515 118 Ave NW, Edmonton

Get tickets here.

3. Whyte Avenue Art Walk

Walk the streets of Old Strathcona and check out the talents of over 400 local artists!

Friday, July 7 – Sunday, July 9 from 10 am – 5 pm

All along the streets of Old Strathcona

Get more info here.

4. Edmonton International Street Performers Festival

Head downtown and be a part of this first-of-its-kind festival in North America! The event is recognized as one of the top festivals in the global street-performing circuit.

Sir Winston Churchill Square

Friday, July 7 – Saturday, July 15 from 11:30 am – 11 pm

Sunday, July 16 from 11:30 am – 4 pm

Get more info here.

5. Grindstone Comedy Festival

Spend your weekend laughing it up with some of Canada’s top comedians, sketch groups, and improvisors.

Wednesday, July 5 – Sunday, July 9

Three venues:

1. Main Venue:

The Grindstone Comedy Theatre & Bistro, 10019 81 Avenue, Edmonton

2. Secondary Venue:

The Howl & Roar Records Stage, 10019 81 Avenue, Edmonton
Located outdoors across from Grindstone

3. Workshop Studio:

Mill Creek Studio 9562 82 Avenue NW