20 Things to do in Edmonton this Weekend - May 30 - June 1
It’s summer-festival season and this weekend you can kick it off with the UFest Ukrainian Festival. It’s two-days of food, culture, performances and pavilions celebrating the opportunity to learn more about Ukrainian culture here in Edmonton. You can find the full schedule of performances and activities, here. The best part? The festival is free - making it a great way to kick off a fun weekend in Edmonton that’s easy on the wallet.
Next, learn something new at Ecology and Beahaviour of Orcas. Orcas can be found throughout all oceans in the world, but their behaviour changes based on where they live. Much like diverse human cultures, each orca population has a unique way of feeding, diet, and migration. Join the fun for an evening with researcher Joshua McInnes from The UBC Marine Mammal Research Institute to learn about the feeding behaviours, diet, and ecology of Transient (Biggs) Orcas and Risso‘s Dolphins often found off the coast of B.C.
Here are the best things to do in Edmonton this Weekend
Friday
Learn What Chocolate to Pair with Beer at Irrational Brewing
Irrational Brewing X Delavoye Chocolate - Amazing neighbours coming together to present a fun and unique collaborative experience. During this 90-minute event, you'll explore chocolate and beer, and ways to best enjoy them together. Concludes with a tour of Irrational Brewing.
Stardust Swing & Jazz Festival
Stardust Swing & Jazz Festival 2025! Featuring Shigeta Swingtime Little Big Band both nights plus a swing band on Sunday! There’s outdoor dancing, Mad Cat Swing Performances, live music and pancake brunch! Pancakes, jazz, and the opportunity to discover a new music style? We’re here for that.
Go on a Journey of Thai Curries
Join Chef Owner Kathryn Joel in person and discover her favourite curries from Northern Thailand. You'll learn to prepare Kathryn's recipe for Khao Soi Kai (curry noodle soup) as well as her Jungle Curry with Pork. Combining chicken and fresh noodles in a fragrant coconut curry broth that's topped with fried noodles, Khao Soi Kai is a favourite from the city of Chiang Mai. Jungle Curry, made with broth instead of coconut milk, is a deliciously spicy and aromatic combination of Thai eggplants and other veggies typically featuring either chicken or pork.
Saturday
Share Your Darkest Secrets at Dirty Little Secrets at Rapid Fire Theatre
In Dirty Little Secrets, we read your nasty lil' confessions to craft improv comedy gold. Witness the scandalous, anonymous, hilarious show that lets you bare your darkest secrets and guiltiest sins to a room full of strangers – All at a fraction of the price of therapy.
KaldrSaga: A New Queer Old Norse Cabaret
Famed storyteller, Kaldr, crashes his ex-best friend, Saga’s, research presentation to get their bardic band back together—but with a debt coming due, does he have time to make amends? A queer romp of Skaldic rivalries, cowboy ballads, movie musicals, and more, KaldrSagacarves queer myths out of the stories of heroes and gods. This Cardiac Theatre production runs Friday to Sundays, until June 8th, at ArtsHub Ortona.
Pop up Secret Sunset Streetcar Concert
Get your ticket for the 2025 season opener of the secret streetcar pop up with a surprise performance by a local singer/songwriter on the streetcar, a local brew in your hand and the sunset vibes to enjoy the serenading sunset show. There are limited tickets left for this weekend’s surprise, pop-up performance on the streetcar in Edmonton.
A Pop-up, Speakeasy Magic Show in a Library
Step into the intimate parlour setting at The Rec Room, meticulously designed for an exclusive audience of 48 people. Prepare to have your mind blown and the time of your life as you see expert magic the way it was always meant to be, up-close and personal.
Find Magic on Stage with Zero Labs at Mile Zero Dance
FEED is an ensemble work of Sisyphian nightmares around being Albertan, culminating in joyous reverie for the little things in life. HYPER / improvisational / EXPERIMENTAL in usage of text, movement, costume, soundscore, lighting and set, FEED is the fetal culmination of 5 years of research by choreographer Tia Ashley Kushniruk 12X% held and manifested into the space by some of Alberta's most virtuosic and venerable performers.
Snow Valley Aerial Park Opens for the Season
How high can you climb? Tackle a new adventure on the tower this season with the best climbing experience outdoors you’ll have this summer. Want to get the best bang for your buck? Visit during Twilight hour and climb for the last two hours of the day - and get a reduced cost for admission ($33).
Sunday
Flowers & Fungi Talk & Walk
The Talk: Join Karen for an engaging session on identifying the flowers of Edmonton’s natural flora and their role in recognizing plants. Discover how certain blooms signal the arrival of spring mushrooms, including early morels, true morels, and false morels. Karen will also provide insights into safe and sustainable foraging practices, equipping you with the knowledge to explore nature responsibly. The Walk: Following the talk, you’re invited to accompany Karen on a foraging excursion to a carefully chosen location about 90 minutes from downtown Edmonton. Bring a lunch, a small sharp knife, and a wicker basket for collecting your finds. Be sure to dress warmly in layers, wear sturdy boots, and pack a raincoat, as the walk will proceed rain or shine (but not in heavy downpours). This mid-to-late May adventure offers the perfect opportunity to find morels in their prime.
Daze Days Sunday Night Jazz at Mimi Bar
Every Sunday it’s jazz night a Mimi Bar. Pop in for a cocktail, for one of the most chill ways to start your week, and experiences a local jazz scene. You’ll find this intimate, hidden performance every week from 7-11pm, where you can experience the sounds of the current jazz landscape, played trio-style by some of YEG's best musicians.
Catch a Sunday Night Yoga Session in the Sunset
The serene sunset rays and your inner sensations meet to connect your body and spirit. Meditate, strengthen your body, relax and release your feelings as the sun sets. When the sun is setting, there is a magical feeling in the air, that of the light changing and another small cycle closing. This is the perfect time to practice calm, as the class ends and the sun sets on the week. This is an hour-long, rejuvenating and relaxing yoga class designed for all skill levels, from beginner to experience.
