Weekday Guide: Things to do in Edmonton February 9-13, 2026
Spend Valentine’s Day weekend hands deep in clay, crafting your custom plant pot - that you’ll decorate too - with your pals, your gals, or your ride or die. This four-hour workshop includes all materials, firing and glazing. You’ll get creative, make it your own, and try something new! Join Stephanie Jonsson Creative at a workshop February 13, 14 or 15, 2026. Register for the Ceramic Plant Pot Making Workshop.
Here’s what to do this Week in Edmonton
Monday February 9, 2026
Ski and Snowboard for Cheap at Sunridge
Get your hands on $15 Lift tickets, and $15 rentals at Sunridge every Monday through the end of the season. This is a fun way to hit the hill, on the cheap. So grab your pals, grab a date and hit the ski hill to kick off the week in Edmonton!Learn to Photograph Nature in your Backyard at a FREE Workshop
Melissa Penney, author of A Playground for Birds: How to turn your yard into an avian oasis, will teach you how to capture beautiful photos of wildlife in your yard, like tiny insects, beautiful birds, and other critter visitors. She will provide tips and tricks to help you set the scene, improve the quality of your photos, and learn more about about the equipment options available to make it all happen.Pay What You Will Improv ‘The Book of Soap’
This weekly improvised soap opera is back for a brand new season! Get to know your favourite cast Biblically as we make up everything from BC to AD and whatever happened in between!Find Community in a Book Club at Audreys: The Invisible Man
Originally published in 1952 as the first novel by a then unknown author, ‘Invisible Man’ remained on the bestseller list for sixteen weeks and established Ralph Ellison as one of the key writers of the century. In this deeply compelling novel and epic milestone of American literature, a nameless narrator tells his story from the basement lair of the Invisible Man he imagines himself to be. The book describes growing up in a Black community in the South, attending a Negro college from which he is expelled, moving to New York and becoming the chief spokesman of the Harlem branch of “the Brotherhood,” before retreating amid violence and confusion.
Tuesday February 10, 2026
Get $5 Movie Tickets in February on Tuesdays at Cineplex
It’s the perfect time to see something new on the big screen! You can get $5 movie tickets for the month of February - and $5 small popcorn, at Cineplex. Book those tickets online with your Scene+ or Cineclub membership to save the $1.50 fee - and if you’re not a member (it’s free to join scene+) you can skip the online booking fee by buying tickets in-theatre. Get there early though - these sell fast.Tubing Tuesdays at Edmonton Ski Club
Can't get to Edmonton Ski Club for our tubing experiences on the weekend? We’ve opened up Tuesday evening for tubing and you can also save some $$. Discounted tubing is available at 5:15pm, 6:30pm and 7:45pm for a one (1) hour experience. Helmet rentals are only $5.00 and can be purchased right here at ESC.
Wednesday February 11, 2026
Cocktails 101 at Alchemy Bar - Love in the Glass
Whether you’re a cocktail enthusiast or a novice looking to impress, this interactive workshop promises to refine your skills and unleash your inner bartender. Guided by a seasoned mixologist, you’ll learn the art of crafting four premium and delicious cocktails, each thoughtfully paired with a small bite prepared by Chef Allen.On Stage at Citadel: Death of a Salesman
A gripping exploration of the American Dream, this timeless classic follows Willy Loman, a traveling salesman nearing the end of his career, as he struggles to reconcile his aspirations with reality. Burdened by unfulfilled dreams and familial tensions, Willy’s journey reveals deep truths about ambition, identity, and legacy. Set against a shifting backdrop of the past and present, this poignant drama delves into the fragile human spirit, the pursuit of success, and the yearning for validation. With unforgettable characters and powerful emotions, this production captures the heartache and resilience of a man striving to leave his mark in an unforgiving world.FREE Open Mic Comedy show at Grindstone
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.On Stage: My Testimonial
Performed by the author himself, My Testimonial chronicles a fictional scenario where a theatre artist is asked to prepare a witness to testify in the trial of a real Alberta crime. Or does it? The exploration of truth, illusion, and how truth can be constructed drives at the heart of one of our central experiences living in this time. An intriguing evening of theatre unlike anything else you will see this year.
Thursday February 12, 2026
Join a Galentine’s Day Floral Workshop
This hands-on flower arranging class is designed for all skill levels. No stress, no pressure just fresh flowers, good company, and a relaxing, creative night out. We provide all the supplies and take care of the cleanup.Build Your Skillset and Learn to Make a Passive Solar Greenhouse
In this 2-hour workshop, Kim Ross will show you the key concepts behind designing a four-season greenhouse that works with our cold, sunny climate. Whether you’re dreaming of winter kale or just tired of store-bought herbs, this session will help you rethink what’s possible.
Friday February 13, 2026
Threshold | Ballet Edmonton welcomes two extraordinary international choreographers Cyril Baldy and Marie Gyselbrecht, both building new creations on a Canadian company for the first time. Their work promises to challenge the dancers and audience alike, exploring new limits of the body, new textures of physicality and new perceptions of what dance can be.
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On Stage: Christopher Gowen’s Handcrafted Magic
Step into Chris' intimate parlour setting, inspired by show rooms of the Victorian era and meticulously designed for an exclusive audience of 40 people. Every guest is guaranteed a front-row experience where unseen, world-class magic happens all around you. This is a must-see, five-star rated show that will make you feel like you’ve left Edmonton for a Vegas speakeasy.HARDY at Rogers Place
Making the whole damn country, country, “Nashville wildcard” (Rolling Stone) HARDY continues an electric run with the release of his new studio album COUNTRY! COUNTRY!, its deluxe counterpart COUNTRY! COUNTRY! COUNTRY! and recent headliner at Madison Square Garden. Today he announces THE COUNTRY! COUNTRY! TOUR! set for 2026, including a stop in Edmonton on February 13 at Rogers Place.Jean Marie & Martini at Winspear Centre
Following their thrilling initial collaboration in 2024, ESO Music Director Jean-Marie Zeitouni and award-winning Canadian pianist Jaeden Izik-Dzurko reunite to perform Johannes Brahms’ towering Second Piano Concerto alongside Bright Sheng's entrancing orchestral works Prelude and The Black Swan in honour of the Lunar New Year.
Find even more things to do this week on the Edmonton.events calendar
