What to do in Edmonton this Week: December 15-19, 2025

What to do in Edmonton this Week: December 15-19, 2025

Monday December 15, 2025

• Sing Your Heart out with Vox Collective |
  Metro Cinema ($15)
  Get ready for a night of harmony, heart, and pure good vibes as The Vox Collective takes the stage with reimagined classics and indie favourites that will have you singing along from your seat.

• Christmas Music Bingo | 7:00 p.m.
  Old Yale Brewing (Free)
  Calling all holiday music fans! It’s time to put your song knowledge to the test with a festive night of Christmas Music Bingo at Old Yale Brewing Beaumont!

• Take a Sound Bath in the Muttart | 6:00 p.m.
  Muttart Conservatory
  Celebrate summer’s fire and water’s flow in a unique yoga experience inside the Under the Sea feature pyramid at the Muttart Conservatory.

• Sushi Roll & Nigiri Making Class | 6:00 p.m.
  Izakaya Tomo
  Learn the art of sushi from the talented chefs at Izakaya TOMO! 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.

• Campio Christmas Movie Night | 6:30 p.m.
  Campio Brewing Co (Free)
  Join the fun at Campio Brewing Co. on December 15th for a cozy screening of Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Ugly Christmas sweaters and festive PJs are highly encouraged, the cheesier, the better.

Tuesday December 16, 2025

• The Druid Reopens in Ice District |
  Mercer Warehouse
  The Druid Irish Pub is returning to Edmonton and more accessible than ever. The Druid Irish Pub returns to Ice District, in Mercer Warehouse, opening this week. Come for a pint, stay for the party.

• Workshop: Make Your Own Butter Candle | 11:00 a.m.
  JW Marriott Ice District ($35)
  Create your own flavored edible butter candle, inspired by a popular culinary trend that has become a holiday favorite. Guests blend herbs and aromatics into soft, seasoned butter, then shape and set their candle to take home. It is the perfect addition to holiday gatherings and a simple way to impress guests with a warm, fragrant butter to enjoy with bread or seasonal dishes.

• Take a Chinese Stir Fry Cooking Class | 6:00 p.m.
  Get Cooking
  Join Chef Owner Kathryn Joel for a Wok Skills Masterclass, where you'll learn to cook three bold and flavourful Chinese inspired dishes using essential wok techniques.

• See a Midsummer Night Dream on Stage | 7:00 p.m.
  Ross Shepherd High School
  Experience the whimsical Shakespearean comedy of magic, romance, and mischief! Set against the backdrop of an enchanted forest, the play interweaves the adventures of four young lovers, a bumbling troupe of amateur actors, and the fairy king and queen. A mischievous love potion causes a night of hilarious mix-ups and chaotic confusion. This beloved classic explores the whimsical nature of love and the line between reality and dreams, culminating in a joyful resolution and a famously funny play-within-a-play. It is a perfect evening of laughter and magic.

• Die Harsh: The Christmas Musical at Grindstone | 7:30 p.m.
  The Orange Hub
  Byron Martin and Simon Abbott are back at it again with their musical satire based on their favourite Christmas movie. This Edmonton production returns for the third year, this time even bigger and better!

Wednesday December 17, 2025

• Christmas Movie Night at Old Yale: Christmas Vacation | 7:00 p.m.
  Old Yale Brewing Co.
  Join the Old Yale Pop up, Miracle, Christmas experience for fun, pop-up movie nights through the season. Come for the free movie treat, and relax while you catch a movie on the big screen to enjoy the festive holiday cocktail menu.

• FREE Open Mic Comedy Night at Grindstone | 10:00 p.m.
  Grindstone Theatre
  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.

Thursday December 18, 2025

• Take a Cocktails 101 Christmas Workshop | 6:30 p.m.
  Alchemy Bar
  This hands-on cocktail workshop, led by a seasoned mixologist, will have you shaking, stirring, and sipping your way to mastery. Craft four expertly paired cocktails, each matched with bites curated by Chef Allen, while uncovering the secrets of premium spirits and perfect pours. Leave with a custom gift bag, new skills, and a final toast at the bar—because every great bartender deserves a great sendoff.

• Watch ELF on the Big Screen | 7:00 p.m.
  Metro Cinema
  Buddy was accidentally transported to the North Pole as a toddler and raised to adulthood among Santa’s elves. Unable to shake the feeling that he doesn’t fit in, the adult Buddy travels to New York in search of his real father, who turns out to be Walter Hobbs, a cynical businessman. After a DNA test proves this, Walter reluctantly attempts to start a relationship with the childlike Buddy with increasingly chaotic results.

Friday December 19, 2025

• Catch James Hood’s Astronomica in the Dome | 6:00 p.m.
  TELUS World of Science
  It’s in our nature to look up at the night sky and wonder: Where did we come from?From the visionary creator of Mesmerica and Beautifica comes an all‑new immersive dome experience — a breathtaking journey through the infinite beauty of the cosmos.

• Catch Die Harsh on Stage | 7:30 p.m.
  The Orange Hub
  Byron Martin and Simon Abbott are back at it again with their musical satire based on their favourite Christmas movie. This Edmonton production returns for the third year, this time even bigger and better!