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Alberta Musical Theatre presents RUMPELSTILTSKIN at the Varscona Theatre (September 11-20)

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There’ll be chills and thrills galore as RUMPELSTILTSKIN takes over the Varscona Theatre this September! With music inspired by the golden age of television and a re-telling of the Grimm’s fairy tale with a flashy game show twist, this musical created by the award winning, Alberta Musical Theatre Company will delight the whole family!

DEADLINE: September 20, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Indigenous Showcase – Edmonton AMPLIFIED X Purple City Music Festival

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A free Shoegaze - Pysch Rock - Electronic showcase presented by Edmonton AMPLIFIED and Purple City Fest.

DEADLINE: September 12, 2026 - 7:00 pm

Call for Submissions - Playwrights Lab - Citadel Theatre

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The Citadel Theatre is excited to announce a call for participants for their 2026/27 Playwrights Lab!

DEADLINE: September 18, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Savour Strathcona County

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Savour is Strathcona County’s annual celebration of local flavour, creativity, and community. This one-day festival brings together independent restaurants, food trucks, brewers, winemakers, cidermakers, distillers, artists, and musicians for an afternoon full of incredible food and local talent.

DEADLINE: September 13, 2026 - 3:00 pm

Provincial Archives of Alberta 38th Annual Film Night Event

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September 18, 2026 - Film Night - Presented by the Provincial Archives of Alberta

DEADLINE: September 18, 2026 - 6:30 pm

Rent: Making Music. Together. - A Workshop with Tim Weil at the Citadel Theatre

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Dive deep into the music of RENT in this workshop with Tim Weil at the Citadel Theatre on September 17!

DEADLINE: September 17, 2026 - 7:00 pm

Truth & Reconciliation Pop-Up Screening & Author Event

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For Truth and Reconciliation Day, Edmonton Short Film Festival will be hosting a free community event with local Indigenous artists.

DEADLINE: September 30, 2026 - 4:30 pm

Sveva Caetani's Recapitulation Series: From Medieval Mysticism to the Space Age - Adriana Davies' New Book

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On October 1, 2026, Guernica Editions will be releasing Sveva Caetani's Recapitulation Series: From Medieval Mysticism to the Space Age by Adriana Davies.

Ideas: 14 Tools to Generate Awesome Ideas & Never Feel Stuck Again

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Author, EPL Writer-in-Residence, and idea-maven, Alexis Marie Chute shares a dynamic and insightful exploration into the creative process of generating and utilizing ideas effectively.

DEADLINE: December 18, 2026 - 7:00 pm

No Lonely Writers: Library Write-in

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Join Edmonton Public Library Writer-in-Residence Alexis Marie Chute for a welcoming, focused write-in designed to help you make progress on your work while enjoying the quiet encouragement of a creative community.

DEADLINE: October 21, 2026 - 7:00 pm