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 May Long weekend.

1. Anyway Gang at the Starlite Room

 

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Canadian supergroup Anyway Gang are ready to make your weekend rock! They include members of Sam Roberts Band, Sloan, Hollerado, and Tokyo Police Club, so they know how to put on a show. Join them before the concert for a Pop Up Playlist of their favourite songs on Friday night at 7 pm on SONiC!

Anyway Gang at the Starlite Room

Friday, May 20

18+

10030 102 St NW, Edmonton, AB

Get tickets here. 

2. The Beaches with The Blue Stones at Midway

 

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Fresh off their Juno win for Rock Album of the Year, The Beaches are coming to play two shows for you at Midway – and they’re bringing The Blue Stones with them!

The Beaches with The Blue Stones at Midway

Saturday, May 21 and Sunday, May 22

18+

6107 104 St NW, Edmonton, AB

Get tickets here. 

3. Edmonton Oilers vs. Calgary Flames

 

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We’ve been waiting since 1991 for a Battle of Alberta playoff series, and it’s finally here! Cheer on your Oilers on Friday night from Rogers Place Plaza, or from within the arena, and then get ready for a hometown game on Sunday night.

Edmonton Oilers vs. Calgary Flames

Friday, May 20 at 7:30 (in Calgary)

Sunday, May 22 at 7:30 (in Edmonton)

Get Watch Party tickets here. 

Get hometown game tickets here. 

4. Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects Exhibit at Edmonton Valley Zoo

 

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If you’re a fan of animals and LEGO – now is your time to shine! Head to the Edmonton Valley Zoo to check out their new LEGO exhibit. The award-winning exhibition of art made with LEGO pieces created by artist Sean Kenney are sure to inspire and delight everyone in your group.

Nature Connects at Edmonton Valley Zoo

13315 Buena Vista Road &, 87 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB

Saturday, May 7 – Sunday, September 4

9 am – 5 pm daily

5. Visit a farmers’ market

 

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Spend your long weekend loading up on fresh goodies from some of our city’s best vendors at any of Edmonton’s farmers’ markets.

• Edmonton Downtown Farmers Market
  • 10305 97 St NW, Edmonton, AB
  • Saturday, May 21 from 9 am – 3 pm
  • Sunday, May 22 from 11 am – 3 pm

• Old Strathcona Farmer’s Market
  • 10310 83 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB
  • Saturday, May 21 from 8 am – 3 pm

• Bountiful Farmers’ Market
  • 3696 97 St NW, Edmonton, AB
  • Friday, May 20 from 10 am – 4 pm
  • Saturday, May 21 from 9 am – 5 pm
  • Sunday, May 22 from 10 am – 4 pm

• Callingwood Farmers’ Market
  • 6655 178 St NW #238, Edmonton, AB
  • Sunday, May 22 from 10 am – 3 pm

• Southwest Edmonton Farmers’ Market
  • 2051 Leger Rd NW, Edmonton, AB
  • Friday, May 20 from 11 am – 9 pm
  • Saturday, May 21 from 11 am – 9 pm
  • Sunday, May 22 from 11 – 7 pm

• 124 Grand Market
  • 12310 108 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB
  • Sunday, May 22 from 11 am – 3 pm

• South Common Farmers Market
  • Parsons Road 19 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB
  • Saturday, May 21 from 10 am – 4 pm
  • Sunday, May 22 from 10 am – 4 pm

Make the most of your Alternative Weekend!