Things to Do in Edmonton This Week: 10 Best things to do August 17-21
You have five weeknights and no excuse. Between $5 movies, a pop-up drive-in, a five-restaurant food crawl and free pancakes with a shoulder massage on the side, the boring option is staying home. Fringe opens Thursday too. Here's everything worth doing in Edmonton, August 10 to 14.
Grab a Four-Course Prix Fixe Menu at Atlas Steak + Fish | Until August 30
Atlas Steak + Fish is serving up a three-course summer prix fixe menu for $60 per person at its West Edmonton Mall location, running July 29 through August 30. The prix fixe is available Wednesday through Sunday. The evening opens with black truffle and brie arancini, followed by a choice of Atlas signature Caesar or steakhouse greens. Mains include petit tenderloin filet béarnaise, house-smoked chicken breast, black sesame seared ahi tuna, or a wild mushroom and truffle risotto for a vegetarian option.
Grab a Ticket for 110% Wizard | Until August 23
Keith Brown is an award-winning magician and storyteller. 110% Wizard is an interactive magic show, that features recent stories from Keith about working on cruise ships. Keith Brown is an award-winning magician and storyteller. 110% Wizard is a interactive magic show, that features recent stories from Keith about working on cruise ships.
Sabores de Mexico Pop Up | Monday
Three courses. Three mezcals. One state you probably can't find on a map yet. The Taco Shop kicks off its culinary tour of México in Oaxaca — smoke, mole, and agave spirits poured with intent, $75 a head. Doors 6:30pm on Bourbon Street.
Catch ‘Artificially Intelligent’ on Stage | Until August 23
Artificially Intelligent is a standup and musical comedy show about the time a comedian named Anesti Danelis asked ChatGPT to write him a comedy show about his life, and we see how failed it can be when we outsource creativity to a machine.
Spill Your Guts at Secret Secrets Club | All Week through Fringe
Welcome to The Secret Secrets Club, where your confessions become the fuel for an unforgettable night of improvised comedy. To join the club, all you have to do is write down an anonymous secret (and purchase a ticket). Then, sit back as the performers use your secrets to craft scenes filled with shocking reveal and laugh-out-loud moments.
Take a Five-restaurant Food Crawl in Glenora | Wednesday
Five restaurants, one evening, not a single forgettable bite. Graze your way through West Block from 5–8 PM, hitting El Corazón (Edify's 2026 Best Latin American), Leopard's brick-oven pizza, Zula's contemporary Mediterranean, Glenora Fine Wines, and Square 1 Coffee — exclusive tastings and curated sips at every stop. Free parking, 18+, tickets capped. Date night or friend night, this is how you find your new go-to. Grab a spot before they vanish.
Old Strathcona Mural + Food Tour with Linda Hoang | Wednesday
Whyte Ave, except this time you know what you're looking at. Linda Hoang leads 2.5 hours through Old Strathcona's murals — artist backstories, live paint-in-progress, and an assortment of dishes from three-plus local spots along the route. $45 covers all of it. You wrap at the Fringe grounds by 8:30, timed for a show. Check in 15 minutes early.
Trivia Night at Frank’s | Wednesday
All that useless knowledge you've been hoarding? Wednesday is payday. Frank's runs free-to-play trivia every week at 7 PM in Mill Creek — no cover, real prizes, and bragging rights that last exactly seven days. Tables fill fast and complete teams get priority seating, so round up your sharpest friends and show up early.
Workshop Eatery is Hosting a Garden Party | Wednesday
The menu starts about twenty steps from the kitchen. The Workshop Eatery builds an evening of food and cocktails straight out of its own garden, harvest at peak, with proceeds going to In The Weeds YEG, the local nonprofit supporting hospitality workers. $110 per person, 6pm seating in Ellerslie. Flag allergies when you book, since a garden-driven menu doesn't bend easily. Small restaurant, one night, limited seats.
Kick off the Weekend Early at Edmonton Dragon Festival | Friday
Edmonton's Chinatown comes alive August 21 to 23 for the Dragon Festival, featuring three days of championship lion dance, live entertainment, and cultural celebration at Kinistinâw Park. Highlights include the Canada National Lion Dance Championship and the Pan American Traditional Lion Dance Championship, both bringing elite teams from across North America and beyond.
