Edmonton

Call for Artists: Join the Deep Freeze Lamppost Cozy Challenge

Deep Freeze: A Byzantine Winter Festival invites artists to take part in the Lamppost Cozy Challenge, a fast-paced, joy-filled competition that transforms 118 Avenue into a glowing outdoor gallery. Working within the festival’s 2026 theme, Under the Stars, selected teams will have 24 hours to “Deck Out a Lamppost” with an imaginative, site-specific installation enjoyed by more than 50,000 festival-goers.

University of Alberta Press / Open House, December 3

University of Alberta Press is holding an open house and reception to welcome Director and Publisher Darcy Cullen and Acquisitions Editor Kay Rollans. 

Wednesday, December 3
3 to 5 pm. Remarks at 4 pm 
Henderson Hall | 1-17 Rutherford Library South | University of Alberta
Everyone is welcome!

https://ualbertapress.ca/events/open-house-to-welcome-director-and-publisher-darcy-cullen-and-acquisitions-editor-kay-rollans/

NYE with RUMBA Caliente: A Yardbird Suite Fundraiser

A Special New Year's Eve Fundraiser with hors d'oeuvres, party favours, & bubbly.

$120

7:30 p.m. Doors
8:30 p.m. Program
8:40 p.m. Music
9:25 p.m. Program
9:30 p.m. Food
10:00 p.m. Music
12:00 a.m. Happy New Year!

Laurel Sadownik, alto sax, horns arranger
Brandy Lee Mac Lean, tenor sax, vocal
Liam Shearer, trumpet
Ethan Graves, trombone
Skyler Benoit-Jones, drums
Miguel Angel Priolo, congas, percussion
Ana Marin Boscan, vocal
Daniel Pena Quesada, bass
Remo Priolo, vocal, piano, music director

Bear Grease Shack Up for the Winter - Holiday Special

Bear Grease Shack Up For The Winter takes the beloved 1978 musical on an Indigenous joyride, now with a festive twist! This jaw-dropping, toe-tapping spectacle combines humour, fashion, and music with a burst of cultural flair that makes the classic story feel brand new. The Holiday Special adds lively Christmas surprises to the humour, electrifying dance numbers, and unforgettable tunes you know and love—along with Indigenous twists that celebrate culture and community.

RETROСПЕКTIVE

Alberta Council for the Ukrainian Arts presents

RETROСПЕКTIVE – 10 Years of Alberta Council for the Ukrainian Arts Gallery and Boutique

An ACUA Signature Artist Series Event

Featuring a selection of past Signature Artists.

November 6 to December 24, 2025
Alberta Council for the Ukrainian Arts Gallery

Opening Night Reception Thursday November 6
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

We are celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the Opening of our ACUA Gallery & Artisan Boutique.