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YouthWrite's Winter WordPlay 2027

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Winter Wordplay 2027 is an all-day or overnight experience for youth ages 10 to 19 to learn, create, and practice writing under expert instructors!

DEADLINE: January 31, 2027 - 5:00 pm

Book Launch: Sveva Caetini's Recapitulation Series: From Medieval Mysticism to the Space Age

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Please join us for the Edmonton Book Launch of Dr. Adriana Albi Davies, a distinguished historian, writer and Member of the Order of Canada and Cavaliere d'Italia.

DEADLINE: November 27, 2026 - 2:00 pm

Convergence 2026 - a dance double bill

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Good Women Dance Collective presents: Convergence 2026 - a dance double bill, at Mile Zero Dance Warehouse.

DEADLINE: December 5, 2026 - 7:00 pm

BWDC Margaritas Below Zero...

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Warm up with fans and friends of contemporary dance with food, cocktails, and a silent auction including concert tickets, mountain getaways, and more!

DEADLINE: November 22, 2026 - 1:00 pm

Reception: Passing Time, Creating Memories

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Join Alberta Craft Edmonton and Anna Bilek to celebrate Passing Time, Creating Memories, an exploration of space, time, and memory.

DEADLINE: December 19, 2026 - 5:00 pm

The Electric Revue: Live Band Burlesque & Stories from the Stage

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The Electric Revue brings Edmonton’s burlesque and music communities together for a one-night-only celebration of the city’s after-dark history!

DEADLINE: November 19, 2026 - 6:00 pm

SkirtsAfire Festival LET IT LUZ - A Fundraiser in Celebration of our Mainstage Play

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Get ready to dance the night away at SkirtsAfire’s Let it Luz fundraiser on Saturday, November 21 at Artshub Ortona (9722-102 Street) in Edmonton.

DEADLINE: November 21, 2026 - 6:00 pm

Kaeley Jade Earns 3 Nominations in the 2027 Canadian Folk Music Awards

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Edmonton Artist Kaeley Jade earns 3 nominations in the 2027 Canadian Folk Music Awards

DEADLINE: April 11, 2027 - 5:00 pm

A Christmas Carol (Citadel Theatre)

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Playing November 21 to December 24, 2026 at the Citadel Theatre in Edmonton.

DEADLINE: December 24, 2026 - 7:30 pm

'The Weight of Silk' Opening Party

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Please join us at the opening party on Saturday November 7 from 1 to 3 pm at the Red Brick Common Public Art Gallery to celebrate the presentation of Yvonne DuBourdieu’s solo exhibition, The Weight of Silk.

DEADLINE: November 7, 2026 - 1:00 pm