Weekday Guide: Best Things to do in Edmonton April 20-24, 2026
Edmonton doesn’t really “wait” for the weekend—and this week proves it. From laid-back pizza parties soundtracked by classic rock to high-energy comedy nights, thought-provoking immersive theatre, and full-on festivals, the city is stacking your calendar from Monday through Friday with reasons to get out of the house.
First up? Start planning for the weekend. Join Stephanie Jonsson Creative's Mother's Day Vase Workshop and create a one-of-a-kind ceramic vase for that one-of-a-kind Mom. It’s a two-day workshop scheduled over two weeks (kicking off April 25), where you’ll create a beautiful, one-of-a-kind ceramic vase. Tickets are on sale, here.
Weekday Guide: Here are the Best Things to do in Edmonton this Week: April 20-24, 2026
‘Working Class Heroes’ Pizza Party | Tuesday
Hosted at Little Wolf Restaurant, Chefs Dylan Harris and Michel Neema are slangin' Za's and spinnin' tunes. Enjoy a specialized 'Working Class' themed Classic Rock playlist alongside 3 courses of shareable appie's, a personal pizza of your choosing and some refreshing gelato to finish.
Mountains on Stage Film Festival | Wednesday
MOUNTAINS ON STAGE is back with a brand-new summer edition! Get ready for an inspiring night of adventure cinema featuring a selection of spectacular films from the world of climbing, mountaineering and exploration. From extreme expeditions to powerful human stories, MOUNTAINS ON STAGE brings the spirit of the mountains to the big screen.
Maki Free Comedy Jam | Wednesday
Every Wednesday night, the city packs into Kinshi Rinji Restaurant’s lounge for one reason — Maki Happy Comedy Jam. It’s become the midweek event in Edmonton, known for packed crowds, wild energy, and nonstop laughter.
If you love stand-up comedy, this is the place to be. Maki Happy brings the best local comedians, pro touring acts, and surprise guests lighting up the stage week after week. The room’s alive — the laughs hit hard, the energy’s unreal, and every Wednesday feels like a party you don’t want to miss.
The Jury Experience: Death by AI | Thursday
When a driverless car causes a fatal accident, who’s truly at fault? This immersive drama pulls you into the center of a legal and ethical storm, raising questions no courtroom has ever faced before. There is no legal roadmap for this case. No clear precedent. And now, the world awaits your verdict. As a juror, listen to testimonies, analyze evidence, and ultimately decide how justice works in the age of AI. The power is in your hands. Get your tickets now for The Jury Experience – Death by AI: Who Pays the Price? in Edmonton!
Passion to Purpose LIVE | Friday
Passion to Purpose Live is a powerful hybrid event designed to help individuals create meaningful change in just one weekend. Taking place April 24–26, 2026, attendees can join in person in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, or virtually via Zoom.
This immersive experience introduces proven strategies that have helped past participants achieve breakthroughs in business, finances, relationships, and personal well-being. Many have gone from feeling stuck or overwhelmed to gaining clarity, confidence, and renewed purpose.
The Art of Adventure at Metro Cinema | Friday
In 1957, renowned wildlife artist Robert Bateman and spirited biologist Bristol Foster set out on a global expedition in a rugged Land Rover they call “The Grizzly Torque”. Starting in the UK, their travels take them to the far corners of the earth. From the lush rainforests of the Congo to the vibrant landscapes of India, Bob paints the wonders they encounter, while Bristol films on his 16mm Bolex camera. Fifty-seven years later, the abandoned Grizzly Torque is rediscovered. As its hidden history emerges and a new owner restores it to its former glory, the tale of their environmental activism through art and science unfolds.
Chocofest Tasting Festival | Friday
ChocoFest 2026 is set to return as Alberta’s premier chocolate tasting festival, transforming Millennium Place in Sherwood Park into a sweet-toothed paradise from April 24 – 25, 2026. Now in its second year, this two-day celebration invites chocolate lovers of all ages to explore an immersive world of artisanal confections, rich flavours, and engaging experiences.
Date Night at Halo Bar Bistro | Friday
Back by popular demand, the Dynamic Duo of Ryan and Chris return to test your musical memory bank. This month’s date night is “Name That Tune” featuring songs that will get you grooving. What is the name of the song that starts with "You are my fire..." Who sings This Kiss?
Name the song & artist mentioned here: "Cause if you liked it you should have put a ring on it..." If you nailed all three of those in a VERY timely fashion, grab your partner and some friends and join us for Name That Tune at Halo Bar | Bistro.
Mile Zero Dance: The Brutal Joy | Friday
The Brutal Joy unfurls Black vernacular line dance and sartorial gesture as intellectual discourse, reverie, and devotion to Black-living. As a scored improvisation for dance, light, and sound, The Brutal Joy explores these diasporic practices as knowledge reservoirs and outward facing, physically dialogic activations that allow for actualizing oneself at present in a dance of future possibilities. The performers’ attention oscillates between compositional structures of the riff, the vamp, and the break, while attending to the mutually dependent processes of individuation and ritualization. Gesture, gait, gaze, rhythm, textural sound, shadow, and light are the materials for proposing “What if?” and “Now what?” as provisional questions towards imagining otherwise. Centering dance and attire as relational and living counter-archives, the work considers movement and personal style as tools for self-determination and the collective reclamation of Black humanitarian value.
Catch a Secret Comedy Show | Friday
Discover Edmonton’s Best Kept Secret in Comedy! Get ready for an unforgettable night of laughter at a secret location in Edmonton! Join us for a unique comedy experience like no other. Our “Don’t Tell Comedy” show promises a night full of surprises, with top-notch comedians ready to keep you laughing all night long.
