Weekday Guide: Best Things to do in Edmonton February 23-27
Folks, it’s the last week to register (until March 1, 2026) for the Swing for Wings Virtual Golf Classic on March 13, 2026. Don’t skip this FUN night out at CCT World of Golf in support of WINGS Shelter, providing long term housing and wraparound supports for women and children escaping domestic violence. Unlike emergency shelters, WINGS focuses on stability, healing, and independence, helping families rebuild their lives and break the cycle of abuse for good. Whether you are a seasoned player or trying virtual golf for the first time, register for the classic where every swing helps drive real change. Team and individual registration available. Come eat, drink and connect during the night out at CCT World of Golf on March 13, 2026.
Here’s your WEEKDAY Guide to Fun in Edmonton this Week - February 23-27, 2026
The Ceviche Experience is a lively, hands-on cooking class where participants gather at OTTO Food and Drink in Edmonton to learn how to prepare authentic ceviche from scratch. Running on the evening of February 23, this three-hour workshop starts with drinks and mingling, moves into guided instruction on cutting and marinating fresh seafood, and ends with everyone sitting down to enjoy the ceviche they’ve made along with snacks and drinks. Attendees leave with new culinary skills, a printed recipe to recreate the dish at home, and a deeper appreciation for this vibrant citrus-marinated seafood classic.
Grab a Book for Bedazzle Books & Yap
Come Bedazzle Books & Yap! Grab your comfiest outfit and your favorite book — it’s time for another Fem-STEM girls’ night. Bedazzle Books & Yap is a cozy, creative night all about decorating books, chatting, and getting to know each other in a fun, no-pressure space.
Last-chance: $5 Movies at Cineplex on Tuesdays
Grab a quick dinner, and head over to Cineplex for a cozy movie and snacks without the usual price tag. It’s a great way to catch a new release on the cheap! Prices are plus tax, and if you buy online there may be a small booking fee unless you’re a CineClub member - think about grabbing tickets at the box office to keep it simple. You can also splurge on a premium screen experience if you’re in the mood for something more immersive, and pay the difference in fees.
Catch ‘I Meant What I Said’ on Stage for Pay-What-You-Can Tuesday and FREE Wine & Cheese Night
Approaching a milestone birthday, Dinah, a genial philosopher and girl about town, finds herself surrounded by a completely unexpected coterie of companions and is swept into an escapade of discovery and adventure in the most surprising series of locales. Written by beloved Edmonton playwright Stewart Lemoine, I Meant What I Said is Lemoine's first new play in seven years. Lemoine is a 10-time Sterling Award winner with over 80 produced plays, he is a master of witty, insightful comedy, and this long-awaited premiere will be well worth the wait! Catch ‘I Meant What I Said’ on Tuesday night for Pay What You Can and on Wednesday for Free wine and cheeses included in your ticket.
For the Entrepreneurs: FuckUp Night in Edmonton
Talking about failure in business is taboo, should it be? Well, considering most of us have enough business failures to start our own Netflix series, probably not. At Fuckup Nights YEG, we don't shy away from failure, we celebrate it like it just paid off our student loans. Do you know what? We all do it, we all fuck up from time to time and if you haven't yet, just wait, the universe has a sense of humor and excellent timing.
Are you ready to get those pencils out again to draw nude or nearly nude people right here in the heart of Edmonton? As per usual, bring your own supplies and arrive early to grab your ideal seat! The mezzanine of Evo will open for 6:30pm, however Evo is open at 4pm so please arrive early and grab your food and drink beforehand.
The Weekly Late Night, Free Grindstone Open Mic Comedy Night
Every week Wednesday at 10PM The Grindstone hosts one of Edmonton's only Stand-Up Comedy Open Mics to give first timers a chance to take a huge risk, and pros a chance to work on new material. Each set is 5 minutes, with a light at 4 minutes.
See it on the Big Screen: The Librarians
EPL has partnered with Metro Cinema for a special screening of the acclaimed documentary, The Librarians, on Friday, Feb. 27. In this film, Librarians unite to combat book banning, defending intellectual freedom on democracy’s frontlines amid unprecedented censorship in Texas, Florida, and beyond.
