Who says the good stuff only happens on weekends? This week has a neighbourhood wine dinner, two hands-on cooking classes, free stand-up, pay-what-you-will improv and a night where strangers pitch their niche obsessions with slide decks.
Things to Do in Edmonton This Week: November 9–12, 2026
Tuesday: Milked: White Lies in Dairy Land
Earth's Refillery Co-op & Café on 95 Street is screening Milked as part of its Thoughtful Tuesday film nights. The 2021 documentary follows New Zealand activist Chris Huriwai as he takes on the clean, green image of his country's biggest industry, tracing dairy's effects on waterways, climate and health.
The film starts at 6 p.m., and the kitchen and coffee bar close when it does, so get there early if you want a drink or a bite.
Tuesday: Cooking Class: The Mexican Table
Awn Kitchen is cooking a full Mexican spread from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. You'll start with tortilla soup, then make guacamole, two salsas and tortillas from scratch for al pastor, shrimp and veggie tacos. Churros close things out.
Dinner and wine are included, and you'll go home with a recipe pack full of bonus recipes and tips on where to find ingredients.
Wednesday: Let Me Explain! Presentation Night at Labo Coffee
If you have a niche obsession you can't stop talking about, Labo Coffee on Whyte has a projector and 10 minutes with your name on them. Six presenters bring short slide decks on whatever they love, then take five minutes of questions from the crowd. Past topics have included Furbies, Beyblades and the right way to eat Vegemite.
Presenter spots go first come, first served, and decks are screened to keep things PG. Watching is just as fun. It's free and all ages, from 5 to 7 p.m.
Wednesday: Dark Side of Money featuring Jill Poulton
Most money advice starts with your budget, but this free monthly talk series at The Bell in Scona starts with what drives your decisions. Host Rheanna Height sits down with Jill Poulton, a military veteran, former banker and coach who works with Edmonton's veteran community. They'll dig into shame, pride, old money beliefs, and how to tell when fear is making the call.
It isn't a budgeting workshop, and nobody asks about your numbers. Doors open at 7 p.m. with an hour to mingle over food and drinks before the conversation begins. Veterans and civilians are both welcome, which makes it a thoughtful way to spend Remembrance Day evening.
Wednesday: Free Maki Happy Comedy Wednesday Night Jam
Kinshi Rinji's lounge on 101 Street has become one of the city's busiest weeknight comedy rooms. Local comics, touring pros and the occasional surprise guest take the stage, and there's no cover.
RSVP on Eventbrite and arrive early, since seating is first come, first served. Come hungry too: the kitchen serves Vietnamese-Japanese fusion with show-night food and drink specials. 18+.
Thursday: Pay-What-You-Will CHiMPROV at Rapid Fire Theatre
CHiMPROV puts Rapid Fire Theatre's most experienced improvisers on stage for a night of long-form comedy. The first half is a Harold, the classic format where six veterans build scenes and characters that all tie together by the end. After intermission, one of Rapid Fire's top troupes headlines.
The show is at Rapid Fire Theatre, and it's pay-what-you-will, so it's an easy, low-cost way to see improv done well.
Thursday: Cooking Class: Arancini and Risotto
Thursday at Awn Kitchen is all about rice. From 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., you'll make homemade stock and two seasonal risottos, learning how to choose, cook and season the rice along the way. Then you'll stuff Sicilian arancini with ragu and provolone and fry them until crisp.
Dinner, wine and a recipe pack with bonus recipes are included.
Thursday: Campio Ritchie Neighbourhood Wine Dinner
Campio Brewing is eating its way around Ritchie Market with a five-course dinner, each course inspired by a neighbour and paired with wine chosen alongside Forzza Spirits. It opens with Relish's fire-roasted sourdough and cultured butter with Prosecco, then moves through beef tartare for Acme, a dry-aged cut from Transcend and Campio's beer-braised pork belly.
Dessert is Duchess chocolate cake with a Campio beer caramel and a glass of Marsala. 18+.
Looking ahead to Friday? The Edmonton weekend guide has the best picks for November 13–15, and the full events calendar has everything else happening around the city.
