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“The Weight of Silk” Solo Exhibit by Yvonne DuBourdieu

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“The Weight of Silk” is a solo exhibition by Alberta artist Yvonne DuBourdieu. In the exhibit, viewers will encounter dreamy evocative paintings that explore a tenderness and longing which tethers us to our cultural, historical and contemporary sense of womanhood.

DEADLINE: January 29, 2027 - 5:00 pm

Drop-In Sketching: Vintage Sports

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Have you ever wished you could use the Royal Alberta Museum’s collections for sketching inspiration? Now’s your chance!

DEADLINE: November 26, 2026 - 5:30 pm

Junior Museum Skills Workshops: Ice Age Palaeontology

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Become junior palaeontologist and learn about what animals lived in Alberta during the Ice Age! This workshop is designed for youth in Grades 4 to 8 (ages 9 –14).

DEADLINE: November 21, 2026 - 11:00 am

Retro Craft Night: 1970s Edition

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It’s craft time for adults! Join us for an evening of crafting with a historical twist.

DEADLINE: November 5, 2026 - 5:30 pm

Canada’s Ukrainian Nutcracker presented by Shumka

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A holiday experience audiences will return to again and again. Nothing short of a revelation, Shumka’s presentation is a holiday jewel!

DEADLINE: December 20, 2026 - 2:00 pm

Kyle Beal Art Projects: Latent Heat / Latent Light

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We are very pleased to announce the opening of Kyle Beal Art Projects, a new art gallery space in Edmonton.

DEADLINE: November 14, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Theatre for Young Audience Symposium

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Join Theatre Prospero for an afternoon of discussion about Theatre for Young Audiences!

DEADLINE: November 6, 2026 - 12:30 pm

The Carrot Christmas Arts Bazaar

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Shop original local art, pottery, jewelry, and gifts at The Carrot's Christmas Arts Bazaar on November 14, 2026.

DEADLINE: November 14, 2026 - 5:00 pm

The Way We Were II: Full Circle

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A celebration of the music that shaped us: Motown, Soul and the classics...

DEADLINE: November 6, 2026 - 7:00 pm

'Before We Go' Launch Party

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Please join us for the launch of “Before We Go: The Delicate Art of Planning for the Inevitable” by Cézanne Laurette! Meet the author, hear a reading, and get a signed copy of the book!

DEADLINE: November 22, 2026 - 7:00 pm