Weekday Guide: 10 Things to do in Edmonton June 29 - July 3

This week's lineup features some of the top events happening in Edmonton, including the Edmonton International Street Performers Festival, special Canada Day celebrations, affordable movie nights, unique culinary workshops, and can’t-miss live performances. Whether you're planning a night out with friends, looking for something fun to do after work, or simply exploring what’s happening around the city, we've rounded up the best events and activities taking place across Edmonton.

Looking for even more ways to make the most of the season? Explore our guide to the best things to do in Edmonton this summer for festivals, patios, outdoor adventures, family activities, and more happening across the city.

Here’s Your Weekday Guide Sharing the Best Things to do in Edmonton

Monday

• Take a Sushi Making Workshop at Izakaya Tomo
  Join a hands-on sushi class in Edmonton and learn authentic Japanese sushi making with a professional sushi chef in a small group setting. This fun, hands-on class will take you behind the scenes of Japanese sushi-making — from cooking and seasoning the perfect rice to rolling your own maki and shaping beautiful nigiri.

• Catch Sammy Obeid Live in Edmonton
  The internationally acclaimed comedian Sammy Obeid brings his new tour Wit Supremacy to Canada for one unforgettable summer night of comedy. Known for his sharp cultural observations, clever math-inspired humor, and fearless storytelling, Sammy delivers laughs you won’t see coming.

Tuesday

• Metro is Screening $5 Movies on Tuesdays Through the Summer
  It’s back! Metro Cinema is once again offering a new budget-friendly ticket option during June, July, and August: starting on June 2, Tuesday admission price will be reduced to just $5. ⁠It’s a great week to see a movie at Metro Cinema.

• It’s Toonie Tuesday at Edmonton Riverhawks Game
  We’re celebrating Women and Girls of all ages who ball out in the world of sports! Featuringsome amazing local women in sport ready to inspire the next generation, plus a very serious (not serious at all) girls pop playlist for an in-stands dance party!

• Learn to Make Dumplings from an Expert
  Spend an evening with MasterChef Canada alum Mai Nguyen exploring the art of Chinese dumplings. Start with pork and shrimp potstickers, learning to fill, fold, and pan-fry them to golden perfection using both homemade and store-bought wrappers. Then make Sheng Jian Bao, Shanghai’s famous pan-fried soup buns with crisp bottoms and juicy centres.

Wednesday

• Celebrate Canada Day with Fireworks from the Stands
  Edmonton Riverhawks biggest game of the year is back!! A baseball game and one of the best views in the city for the City of Edmonton Firework show?!?! Sounds like a great time eh’, Edmonton?

Thursday

• Pay What You Can at Rapid Fire Theatre Improv
  Catch a Pay-What-You-Will event at Rapid Fire Theatre and find a hilarious night out - on the cheap. Whether you’re a seasoned improv enthusiast or a curious newcomer, these Pay What you Can Shows promise an evening filled with endless chuckles and unexpected twists.

• Pizza Making & Cocktails at Arbour
  Get hands-on with the chefs at Arbour. Learn to stretch Neapolitan dough, build your own pizza, and grab a drink while it fires in the oven

Friday

• Edmonton Street Performer’s Festival Hits the Street
  Experience the excitement of the Edmonton International Street Performers Festival as Churchill Square comes alive with world-class entertainment. Featuring talented buskers, acrobats, comedians, musicians, jugglers, and circus performers from around the globe, this free, family-friendly festival offers hundreds of outdoor performances filled with laughter, skill, and surprises.

• Pop up Double Feature Drive-in at Edmonton Valley Zoo
  Join Horizon Drive in and Edmonton Valley Zoo for an unforgettable two nights under the stars as Horizon Drive-In brings back the classic outdoor movie experience to Edmonton! Grab your family and friends and hop in the car to enjoy two nights of double features of your favourite films from the comfort of your own vehicle.

Find the best things to do in Edmonton in the ‘Things to do in Edmonton’ Guide