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. Chiseled: Edmonton’s International Ice Carving Competition 

.@ChiseledYeg is #YEG’s International Ice Carving Competition!

Head to Ice District Plaza to witness eight teams create 15 block sculptures in just 34 hours.

The sculptures will be unveiled on Friday afternoon when voting opens for the People’s Choice Award. pic.twitter.com/iVDRddEwI6

— SONiC 102.9 (@sonic1029) January 25, 2023

Be dazzled as you watch 8 teams create 15 block sculptures in 34 hours and vote for your favorite sculpture. Carving happens January 24 – 26, 2023.

Tuesday, January 24 – Thursday, January 26

Ice District Plaza, 10360 102 St NW, Edmonton

Get more info here.

2. Alberta Arts Activate

We are thrilled to welcome back 8 teams of internationally acclaimed ice carving artists for the return of Edmonton’s International Ice Carving Competition, now called Chiseled.

You can watch these teams create January 24 – 26, 2023 downtown in the ICE District Plaza. pic.twitter.com/FEhvfBTqVu

— Ice On Whyte (@ChiseledYeg) January 23, 2023

Formerly known as Ice on Whyte, Alberta Arts Activate includes stunning ice sculptures and even your own chance to chip some ice!

Saturday, January 28: 10 am – 9 pm

Sunday, January 29: 10 am – 7 pm

Dr. Wilbert McIntyre Park, 8331 104 St NW, Edmonton

Get more info here.

3. Winterruption Music Festival 

Are you ready to laugh, dance, and rock the heck out?! @WinterruptYEG
starts today! Check out the good, good times at venues all over downtown.https://t.co/KTH3nai0DW pic.twitter.com/fxbI6nPQac

— WinterCity Edmonton (@WinterCityYEG) January 25, 2023

Enjoy music, comedy, drag shows, and more all across downtown YEG with Winterruption!

Wednesday, January 25 – Sunday, January 29

Multiple venues across downtown YEG

Get more info here.

4. Edmonton Renovation Show

The 8th annual Edmonton Home Renovation Show returns January 27-29!

Get advice for all your renovation needs from trusted experts including host of HGTV Canada’s Rock Solid Builds Randy Spracklin & Design & DIY Expert Leigh-Ann Allaire Perrault

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— Edmonton EXPO Centre (@yegexpocentre) January 22, 2023

Get inspired and learn from the pros at the Edmonton Renovation Show!

Friday, January 27 – Sunday, January 29

Edmonton EXPO Centre, 7515 118 Ave NW, Edmonton

Get tickets here.

5. Edmonton Oilers vs. Chicago Blackhawks 

All business today pic.twitter.com/uk3OvvoVfX

— Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) January 24, 2023

Cheer on your Oilers during their last game for a while when they face the Blackhawks. 

Saturday, January 28 at 8 pm

Rogers Place, 10220 104 Ave NW, Edmonton

Get tickets here.

6. Chinatown Dining Week

You deserve a night out! Let someone else do the cooking for a change. Chinatown Dining Week starts in 3 days! The full menu is now available at https://t.co/6TarVKhFGh

And remember, parking is FREE! Just register your plate before you head out.#YegChinatown #EatYegChinatown pic.twitter.com/KKES1mVpzK

— City of Edmonton (@CityofEdmonton) January 24, 2023

 Support our community while eating great food during Chinatown Dining Week. 

Thursday, January 26 – Sunday, February 5

15 restaurants in Chinatown.

Get more info here.

Make the most of your Alternative Weekend!