Alternative Weekends With Brooklyn

It’s the most wonderful time of the week – the end! Each Thursday, Brooklyn rounds up all of the weekend events, concerts, festivals, and more that you should know about. Here’s what’s going on in Edmonton this Mother’s Day weekend.

1. Edmonton Oilers vs. Los Angeles Kings

 

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Hot off their 6-0 win, your Oilers are headed back into the playoffs against the LA Kings. Cheer em on for both games on Sportsnet!

Friday, May 6 at 8 pm MST

Sunday, May 8 at 8 pm MST

2. Blue Halloo Comedy Cabaret at Grindstone Theatre

 

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Blue Halloo Comedy Cabaret is an alt-comedy show boasting the most charming and hilarious comedians Edmonton has to offer!

Blue Halloo Comedy Cabaret at Grindstone Theatre, 10019 81 Ave NW, Edmonton

Saturday, May 7 at 7 pm

Get tickets here.

3. Free Comic Book Day at Rolling Tales Pop Culture

 

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Visit Rolling Tales Pop Culture this weekend and receive three free comic books! Don’t forget to bring a non-perishable donation for the Edmonton Food Bank.

Free Comic Book Day

Rolling Tales Pop Culture, 14263 23 Ave NW, Edmonton

Saturday, May 7 from 10 am to 6 pm

Get more info here.

4. Royal Bison Spring Arts & Crafts Fair

 

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Head to Old Strathcona this weekend to support local and grab some handmade goodies at Royal Bison! For their spring fair, they have over 70 local vendors with amazing works of art for you to take home!

Royal Bison Spring Arts & Crafts Fair

8426 Gateway Blvd, Edmonton, AB

In-person only

Friday, May 6: 5 pm – 9 pm

Saturday, May 7: 10 am – 5 pm

Sunday, May 8: 10 am – 4 pm

Get more info here.

5. Watch Arcade Fire on SNL

 

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After you stream Arcade Fire’s new album, WE, you can watch them on Saturday Night Live! They’re performing for their fifth time alongside host Benedict Cumberbatch.

Make the most of your Alternative Weekend!