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2nd Annual 4B Harm Reduction Family Day Fundraiser

2nd Annual 4B Harm Reduction Family Day Fundraiser @ The Aviary! Plus Naloxone training session! Pi33 Girl, Pain Is How We Learn, Pearly Moon, Look Out!, Sharkbag, sKiN & Jeremy Witten. $15 advance // $20 @ the door

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A Fringe Benefit

A Fringe Benefit is back and more daring, decadent, and deliciously unpredictable than before. Last year, you joined ranks among ultimate theatre lovers and champions of bold art, to ring in the inaugural Fringe Benefit - a night so electrifying, so wildly unhinged, its legends can only be whispered about in good company. The only thing better than reminiscing? Returning to the Arts Barns to discover more extraordinary creative encounters you’ll have to see to believe. The cocktails are colder, the acts are bolder, and the evening will be buzzing with the kind of Fringe-fueled revelry that only insiders can handle (and your name’s first on our list)! Loosen your tie, gloss your grin, and step inside a one-night-only speak-easy soiree to celebrate art, uplift rebellion, and fund Fringe Theatre. A Fringe BenefitFriday, April 10, 20267PM – LATE at the Fringe Theatre Arts Barns (10330 84 Avenue)Dress to impress (this ain’t no black-tie affair – show us your showstopping, creative best) What’s in store? This is a fundraising event, Fringe-style – radical, rebellious, and ridiculously fun. Every dollar raised fuels the magic of the Fringe Festival, keeping Artists on stage and audiences on the edge of their seats. ✨ Live performances from Fringe Festival Artists - like you’ve never seen them before. ✨ Complimentary glass of bubbles (because you deserve a treat). ✨ A live auction stacked with VIP Fringe experiences. ✨and MORE! Early Bird Tickets: As a certified party-starter and champion on the arts, A Fringe Benefit wouldn’t be the same without you. That’s why we’re offering you discounted, early access tickets. Buy before February 15 to secure your specially priced place inside the spectacle. Tickets are LIMITED. Get yours now, before the best night of the year passes you by. Pick your ticket price: Fringe Champion: $150 $120 ($40 event ticket with $80 charitable tax receipt) Fringe Fanatic: $100 $80 ($40 event ticket with $40 charitable tax receipt) Fringe Friend: $50 $40 ticket (event ticket only - no charitable tax receipt) PSST – your ticket grants you special timed access to A Fringe Benefit between 7pm – 7:50pm. When booking your tickets, pick the arrival time that works best for you (and don’t worry – we know life happens. Latecomers welcome!).

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AB For Abortion: Her Body, Her Choice w. Bad Over Worse, Sadie & The Bookclub, Jordyn Rayne & Sour Cherry Switchblades

AB For Abortion: Her Body, Her Choice w. Bad Over Worse, Sadie & The Bookclub, Jordyn Rayne & Sour Cherry Switchblades @ The Aviary! $15 advance // $20 @ the door

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Community Event

BDC Welcome Gathering

An evening Welcome Gathering invites connection with the collective and the local creative community, opening space to imagine new ways of moving, creating, and being together.An abolitionist practice in our context emphasizes building a strong care-oriented community.What we’re aiming to build together is a collective consciousness and shared identity that mobilizes community members to develop the radical imagination needed to envision and build new futures. Approximate or Estimated Duration120 minutes Artist Credits (Whole Team Involved) Collective Member – Mpoe Mogale – They/ThemCollective Member – Cherelle George – She/herCollective Member – Deborah Kissi – She/herCollective Member – Cindy Ansah – She/herPhotographer – Aliya Logun – She/her All tickets are Pay What You Will (PWYW). The suggested price is $15 but any amount is accepted. By purchasing tickets to this event, you consent to sharing your contact information with Azimuth Theatre. Should you wish to withdraw your consent, please contact Azimuth Theatre at https://azimuththeatre.com/contact/ More information about access at Expanse 2026 will be coming soon and can be found on our website azimuththeatre.com. Any access inquiries and/or feedback can be sent to Carly@azimuththeatre.com. 

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Performance Art

Binding

Created by Calla Wright Binding is a post-dramatic solo show that takes inspiration from clown and drag. Through a mix of puppetry, visual metaphor and frank discussion, Cal explores what it is to have a relationship to a body part you've never really wanted, but are stuck with. Simultaneously absurd and vulnerable, Cal explores their relationship to their chest and body as a nonbinary person living in Alberta.  Artist Credits (Whole Team Involved)Playwright / Performer – Calla WrightDirector / Dramaturg – Sarah EmslieStage Manager – Robin Wolff von SelzamCostume & Props Designer – Even Gilchrist (with contributions by The OctoberPeople and Kade Carter)Sound Designer – Autumn Strom (with contributions by Kena León)Lighting Designer – Larissa PohoConsultants - Carly Neis, Amorena Bartlett, Jeffrey Behrens and Max Dickeso All tickets are Pay What You Will (PWYW). The suggested price is $35 but any amount is accepted. By purchasing tickets to this event, you consent to sharing your contact information with Azimuth Theatre. Should you wish to withdraw your consent, please contact Azimuth Theatre at https://azimuththeatre.com/contact/ More information about access at Expanse 2026 will be coming soon and can be found on our website azimuththeatre.com. Any access inquiries and/or feedback can be sent to Carly@azimuththeatre.com. 

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Blue Light Special w. Age of the Willing & The Picklebacks

Blue Light Special w. Age of the Willing & The Picklebacks @ The Aviary! $10 advance // $15 @ the door Doors at 7:30

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Bouée

L'UniThéâtre presents a Satellite Théâtre production. Bouée, a show with a penchant for cynical existentialism and a Monctonian perspective, tackles the biggest questions of our time: what is humanity's place in an infinite cosmos? Are we alone, or is there life elsewhere? Who, in the end, has left the light on?  An effervescent, hybrid work, Bouée explores the absurd space between humanity's everyday anxieties and the potential of its interstellar ambitions. Perhaps the link between the infinitely large and the incredibly small is ultimately us.

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Caelin Rivers, Amanda Penner, Angela Begin & Avery Jane ~ 'In The Round'

Caelin Rivers, Amanda Penner, Angela Begin & Avery Jane ~ 'In The Round' @ The Aviary! $18 advance // $25 @ the door Doors @ 6:30

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Countries Shaped Like Stars

Created by Emily Pearlman & Nicolas Di GaetanoFebruary 17 - 28, 2026Backstage Theatre Part Storytelling, part concert, Countries Shaped Like Stars is a whimsical love story spun from everyday magic and the sounds of spoons, whirly-winds, and a mandolin. Gwendolyn Magnificent and Bartholomew Spectacular live on neighbouring peninsulas in a world where words grow on trees and anticipation hums in the air. Connected by string, sound, and the spaces in between, this is a love story that will leave you breathless. Born on the Fringe Festival circuit, Countries Shaped Like Stars is a shining example of how remarkable theatre can begin at Festivals like the Fringe. From 2009-2022, audiences fell in love with this magical story at various Festivals across Canada where Artists take bold chances and create extraordinary things. Winner of the Staff Choice Award at the Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival in 2013, and recipient of the Prix Rideau Award for Outstanding Fringe Production and Outstanding New Work, this story invites the audience into a dreamlike fable about love, longing, and the beauty of trying to stay connected, even when you are worlds apart. Accessible Performance Information: Wed February 25: CART Captioned and Relaxed PerformanceThu February 26: CART Captioned Performance Approximate Run Time: 60 minutes (no intermission) CAST Dayna Lea Hoffmann - (G)Host/Gwendolyn MagnificentMichael Watt – Host/Bartholomew Spectacular CREATIVE TEAM Created by – Emily Pearlman & Nicolas Di Gaetano  Director – Murray Utas  Assistant Director – Nicole Maloney  Stage Manager – Sarah Austin  Production Designer – Even Gilchrist  Sound Designer – Michael Watt  Sound & Lighting Operator/Resident Technician – Jadera (Jadey) Capaldo  Technical Director – Jaclyn Segal  Resident Technician – Liv Bunge  Accessibility Design – Brooke Leifso  CART Captioning Services – Katie Gallin 

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CxUxYxA Presents: VIBES w. Astrology Girl, Tatara & Repulse Reprise

Clean Up Your Act Productions Presents: VIBES w. Astrology Girl, Tatara & Repulse Reprise @ The Aviary! $15 advance // $20 @ the door

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Performance Art

Cycle

Created by Andrew Ritchie Cycle by Andrew Ritchie—a high-octane, immersive theatre experience set on a stationary bike. This groundbreaking award winning solo performance is written, developed, and performed by Ritchie. Cycle offers a dynamic and energetic experience that explores the gritty realities and exhilarating moments of active transportation and cycling culture in Canada.  Audience members are invited to engage in the performance physically, seated on stationary bikes as they pedal alongside Ritchie, mirroring his intense ride as he traverses the dangers and highs of urban transportation. Through this interactive format, Cycle shines a light on Ritchie’s real-life experiences as a bike food courier in Toronto, and the financial and physical precariousness of trying to make a living in the gig economy. A deeply personal and politically charged journey, Cycle will get your blood pumping and cultivate a new respect for the two-wheeled travel. Artist Credits (Whole Team Involved)Director – Kristi Hansen*Choreographer – Ainsley Hillyard*Lighting and Projected Media Designer – T. Erin GruberDesign Assistant – Skye GrindeSound Designer – Liv McRobbiePlaywright / Performer – Andrew RitchieDramaturge – Geoffrey Simon BrownStage Manager – Galen Hite*Producers – Alyson Dicey & Dayna Lea HoffmannPromotional Graphic Designer – Tynan Boyd All tickets are Pay What You Will (PWYW). The suggested price is $35 but any amount is accepted. By purchasing tickets to this event, you consent to sharing your contact information with Azimuth Theatre. Should you wish to withdraw your consent, please contact Azimuth Theatre at https://azimuththeatre.com/contact/ Content Advisories Vehicular death. Discussion of infant death. Direct address and some voluntary audience participation. Strobe lighting effects. Saturated lighting states. Moments of light in the audience. More information about access at Expanse 2026 will be coming soon and can be found on our website azimuththeatre.com. Any access inquiries and/or feedback can be sent to Carly@azimuththeatre.com. 

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Donita Large LIVE – The Ancestors Album Release Concert

Prepare for an unforgettable evening as Donita Large & The Small Band take the stage to debut brand new music from her highly anticipated album, The Ancestors. This isn’t just a concert, it’s a powerful celebration of Indigenous strength, memory, and healing through song. Known for her soul-stirring vocals and intentional lyrics, Donita moves listeners as she glides effortlessly from the depths of sultry blues to the heights of world rock infused with pow-wow-inspired chants. Donita’s band features: Anthony King (guitar), Alan Tymofichuk (guitar/vocals), Mira Angela (violin/vocals), Harry Gregg (bass), Jamie Cooper (drums). Don’t miss this one-night-only event. Secure your tickets now! Doors @ 6:00

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Get Us Together Presents: Fish Lips w. The Pilot Light, Day/Use & Creamo

Get Us Together Presents: Fish Lips w. The Pilot Light, Day/Use & Creamo @ The Aviary! $10 advance // $15 @ the door Doors @ 7:30 Music @ 8:30

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Get Us Together Presents: Midnight Peg Album Release w.Mean Bikini, Vargouille, Runt & Mutt

Get Us Together Presents: Midnight Peg Album Release w.Mean Bikini, Vargouille, Runt & Mutt @ The Aviary! $15 advance // $20 @ the door

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Jillian Triedler Album Release Show w. Social Eyes

Jillian Triedler Album Release Show w. Social Eye @ The Aviary! $20 advance // $30 @ the door. Doors @ 7:30 Music @ 8:00

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K-Man & The 45s w. Jacquie Daniels & 20/20s

K-Man & The 45s w. Jacquie Daniels & 20/20s @ The Aviary! $15 advance // $20 @ the door Doors @ 7:30

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Kaeley Jade Album Release Show with Jed and the Valentine

Join Kaeley Jade in celebrating the release of her sophomore album, The Great Unknown, featured on Exclaim's Most Anticipated Albums of 2026. Live in concert with her full five-piece band, and with opening act Jed and the Valentine, the evening promises to be filled with surprises, magic, and a whole lot of heart. PRE-SAVE THE GREAT UNKNOWN: https://ffm.to/the_great_unknown ABOUT KAELEY JADE: https://kaeleyjade.com/ Alternative-folk singer-songwriter Kaeley Jade crafts full-hearted songs that dig deep. Growing up on the outskirts of North America’s most northern metropolis, the Edmonton-based Métis artist has been sculpted by icy winter winds and sweeping prairie skies. Whether through gently textured acoustic ballads or rip-roaring full-band cuts, Canadian Folk Music Award-winner Kaeley Jade’s powerful voice captures life’s most challenging moments with sincerity and precision. ABOUT JED AND THE VALENTINE: https://jedandthevalentine.com/home Jed and the Valentine, the musical collaboration born in Edmonton, Alberta through the creative minds of Jonah Morris and Maria Khaner, has become a compelling force in the Canadian music scene, bringing a sun-dappled folk sound to the prairies. Starting as performers in backyard gatherings, their dreams soon became too grand for the confines of the backyard — in just a few short years, the two landed themselves on the stages of major folk festivals across Western Canada.   Tickets: $20 advance // $25 @ the door Doors: 7:30pm

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Lacerator w/ Tailbiter, Duoreme & Excerabation

Lacerator w/ Tailbiter, Duoreme & Excerabation $15 advance // $20 @ the door

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MIINA (Victoria, BC) w. Dana Sipos (Victoria, BC)

MIINA (Victoria, BC) w. Dana Sipos (Victoria, BC) @ The Aviary! $20 advance // $25 @ the door

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Messages w. paro! & Lucky Keith

Messages w. paro! & Lucky Keith @ The Aviary! $17 advance // $25 @ the door Doors at 7:30

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Midnight Channel w. Dylan Ella & Whiling

Midnight Channel w. Dylan Ella & Whiling @ The Aviary! $15 advance // $20 @ the door Doors @ 7:30

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Nerd Nite Edmonton #91

When: Thursday, February 26th at 7:30pm (Doors & bar open at 7pm, with drinks available all night) Where: Westbury Theatre Lobby Fringe Theatre Arts Barn, 10330 84 Ave NW, Edmonton How much: $30

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Noise Café #22

Noise Café #22 @ The Aviary! w. Photon, Shears & Krasue $15 advance // $20 @ the door Doors @ 7:30 Music @ 8:00

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One Night Only - Evie and Alfie: A Very British Love Story

Meet Evie and Alfie—a retired, quintessentially British couple—as they potter around their house, drinking tea, bird spotting and reminiscing. From multiple award-winning FRINGE LEGENDS Alex Dallas (Horseface, Sensible Footwear) and Jimmy Hogg (The Potato King) comes a brand-new comedic play full of wit, verve and heart. CAST Alex Dallas, Actor - EvieJimmy Hogg, Actor - Alfie CREATIVE TEAM Playwright: Jimmy Hogg & Alex DallasDirector: James GanglCreative Consultant: Issac KesslerSound Designer: Michael ButlerCostume & Graphics Designer: Ellen KimStage Manager: Stephanie Taylor

subvenue Westbury Theatre

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Pails/Buckets EP Release w. Daniel Blade, Mad John & LN Baba

Pails/Buckets EP Release w. Daniel Blade, Mad John & LN Baba $15 advance // $20 @ the door Doors @ 7:30

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L'UniTheatre

Petite Ondine

A coproduction of Théâtre la Seizième and Kleine Compagnie At the bottom of the ocean, Petite Ondine, daughter of the King of the Sea, feels like a stranger among her own kind. She dreams of another life, on land. But can a mermaid find her place among humans? Interwoven with songs of Nina Simone, Petite Ondine is a new object theatre production by the Kleine Cie in collaboration with Théâtre La Seizième, inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s The Little Mermaid. In cabaret form, the use of video reveals to the audience the work on miniature objects and materials that is created directly on stage, underlining the poetry and the fragility of this world underwater.

subvenue SERVUS Credit Union Théâtre

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Phantom Limbs

Created by Kristi Hansen with Moment Discovery “Phantom Limbs” is a glitch in the machine. A dance with the past. A memory play that may or may not remember correctly. Part performance, part technological misfire, Phantom Limbs explores what the body remembers even when something is no longer physically present. Through movement, body-based technology, and layered memory, Kristi Hansen plays with absence, sensation, and the poetic tension between what once was and what remains. Artist Credits (Whole Team Involved)Creator / Performer – Kristi HansenBody-Based Technology Direction Collaborator – Pamela AnthonyDramaturgy Collaborator – Mūkonzi wã MūsyokiMovement Collaborator – Ainsley HillyardEnvironmental Design Collaborator & Stage Manager – Tessa StampShow Control Collaborator – Jonah BadgerSound Design Collaborator – Charffy WangSound Design Mentor and Collaborator – Aaron MacriBody-Based Technology Consultation & Collaborator – Will BauerProducing Collaborator – Meghan DesjardinsVoice Artists – Tsholo Khalema and Sheldon Elte Special ThanksA big thank you to the entire Moment Discovery team for their trust, investment, and belief in the Phantom Limbs project. And a huge thank you to the original 2022 research collaborators—Carly Neis, Sissy Thiessen Kootenayoo, and Chris Dodd—who helped explore the concept of phantom limbs and the poetry that existswithin what our bodies remember.A large portion of Phantom Limbs draws from Woody: a 2005 commission from the Manitoba Council for International Collaboration with original direction by Sheldon Elter, Sound and Video Design by Clinton Carew, revival direction by Murray Utas, and revival dramaturgy by Steve Pirot in 2012. All tickets are Pay What You Will (PWYW). The suggested price is $35 but any amount is accepted. By purchasing tickets to this event, you consent to sharing your contact information with Azimuth Theatre. Should you wish to withdraw your consent, please contact Azimuth Theatre at https://azimuththeatre.com/contact/ More information about access at Expanse 2026 will be coming soon and can be found on our website azimuththeatre.com. Any access inquiries and/or feedback can be sent to Carly@azimuththeatre.com. 

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Pleasurecraft w. Morning Coyote & paro!

Pleasurecraft w. Morning Coyote & paro! @ The Aviary! $15 advance // $20 @ the door

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Sammy Volkov Album Release w. Jessica Jalbert

Sammy Volkov Album Release w. Jessica Jalbert @ The Aviary! $20 advance // $25 @ the door Doors @ 7:30

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Smokeshow Presents: Red Earth Theory w. Drug Bug, The Summer Ends & Refrijerater

Smokeshow Presents: Red Earth Theory w. Drug Bug, The Summer Ends & Refrijerater @ The Aviary! $15 advance // $20 @ the door Doors @ 7:30 Music @ 8:30

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Tayler Grace EP Release Show

Tayler Grace EP Release Show @ The Aviary! w. Special guest Tina Hertz. $15 advance // $20 @ the door Doors at 7:30

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The F Word

Fairytales, lectures, dance, and song are infused with wild whimsy as creator-performers Keshia Cheesman and Bianca Miranda explore their friendship as two fat women on a journey to self-acceptance and fat liberation. They confront fatphobia, diet culture, and the intersection of fatness with race in this playfully political pop-art piece. Come hungry for a new perspective and leave fuller than you came! Artist Credits (Whole Team Involved): Playwright / Performer / Co-Producers - Keshia Cheesman & Bianca MirandaDirector - Clare PreussStage Manager - Marcia LiberPuppet Designer and Builder - Ali DeRegtProduction Manager & Lighting Designer - Alexandra PrichardSet Designer - Andy MoroDramaturg - Donna-Michelle St. BernardSound Designer & Composer - Kathryn KP SmithProjection & Video Designer - Maezy ReignProjection Mentor - Noriko MarumoProp Designer and Builder & Costume Consultant - Sarbkali HayerSet Painters - Chloe Diochnos and Noriko MarumoSet Builders - Mike Skwara & Barry Eldridge Special thanks: Aira Ang, Alberta Foundation for the Arts, Alberta Theatre Projects, Alexa Elser, Alysha Kanji, Amihan, Aurora Lewis, Bowness Soapworks, Bertrand Bickersteth, Brad Scherger, Calgary Arts Development, Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, Camille Pavlenko, Cassie Holmes, Chanry Thach, Chantelle Han, Clare Preuss, Conrad Belau, Contemporary Calgary, Dani Driusso, Debbie Cheesman, Downstage, Francesca Milone-Ang, Gabby Bandayrel, Gabby’s Barbershop, GOAT, Handsome Alice Theatre, High Performance Rodeo, Jacqs Gallos Aquines, James Wade, Javier Vilalta, Jesse Palechek, Joshua Scott, Kathleen Ballangan, Kendra Nelson, Kevin Cheesman, Kevin Wilson, Kim Carson, Kim Clarete, Leslie Scherger, Lunchbox Theatre, Maddy Quinn, Mainstreet Market, Maria Bernadette Miranda, Marigold Santos, Maven, Meg Farhall, Mera Reyes, Mike Tan, Milk, Moonlight, Nathan Scherger, Nicole Reyes, Pam Tzeng, Rochelle Lamoureux, Rocky Mountain Soap Co, Saje, Sara Mason, Sew Gay, Teigan Blondin de Boer, Theatre Calgary, Tori Moniz, Village Ice Cream, YMCA Arts. All tickets are Pay What You Will (PWYW). The suggested price is $35 but any amount is accepted. By purchasing tickets to this event, you consent to sharing your contact information with Azimuth Theatre. Should you wish to withdraw your consent, please contact Azimuth Theatre at https://azimuththeatre.com/contact/ More information about access at Expanse 2026 will be coming soon and can be found on our website azimuththeatre.com. Any access inquiries and/or feedback can be sent to Carly@azimuththeatre.com. 

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The Fugitives (Vancouver)

The Fugitives (Vancouver) Tickets $20 in advance, $25 at the door.

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The Issue w. Paper Frogs & Tailbiter

The Issue w. Paper Frogs & Tailbiter @ The Aviary! $12 advance // $20 @ the door

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The Living Room Party

The Living Room Party is Azimuth Theatre’s annual offering to our community—a space to share works in progress, connect with fellow artists and audiences, and, above all, celebrate the artistic process of creation. Expect a night filled with electrifying entertainment, featuring a diverse array of performances that promise to dazzle and delight. In the past, our acts have ranged from powerful poems and script excerpts to performances by Juno-nominated artists. You never know what magic will unfold! Warnings or Content Advisories:TBC Artist information to be announced March 2026 All tickets are Pay What You Will (PWYW). The suggested price is $35 but any amount is accepted. By purchasing tickets to this event, you consent to sharing your contact information with Azimuth Theatre. Should you wish to withdraw your consent, please contact Azimuth Theatre at https://azimuththeatre.com/contact/ More information about access at Expanse 2026 will be coming soon and can be found on our website azimuththeatre.com. Any access inquiries and/or feedback can be sent to Carly@azimuththeatre.com. 

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The Lovebug Club Valentines Show

The Lovebug Club Valentines Show @ The Aviary! w. Caylie G + Sadie & The Book Club + Bailey Sutton. $20 advance // $25 @ the door

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The Nightshades (Kelowna, BC) w. Kip Lily

The Nightshades (Kelowna, BC) w. Kip Lily @ The Aviary! $15 advance // $20 @ the door

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Thinking Out Loud Together: Civil Discourse in Action with Randy Boyagoda

Randy Boyagoda is a novelist, professor of English and the University of Toronto’s Advisor on Civil Discourse, the first such position in Canada. In this talk, he explores the state of civil discourse in our personal, professional, and shared public lives, the stakes for getting it right. Civil discourse advances knowledge, serves the common good, and aids in the pursuit of truth. But it only works if people are willing to trust each other, be curious about other viewpoints, admit they might be wrong about something, and want to learn more. This is thinking out loud together, this is civil discourse in action.   

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Dance

Ultra Violets

Through a physical exploration of the ways queer club culture, plant growth cycles, and sapphic intimacy intersect, ULTRA VIOLETS frames queer becoming as a cause for celebration. In this 55-minute dance-theatre work, an ensemble of queer dancers moves through phases of transformation on both individual and collective scales while inviting audiences to witness this process at hyper speed, moving through rot, rebirth, and everything in between. Set in a world that is part greenhouse, part underground dance club, the piece draws from disco aesthetics and ecology alike, unapologetically celebrating sapphic love and collective acts of resistance. With integrated design, plenty of disco balls, and dirt, ULTRA VIOLETS offers a glimpse into the process of becoming while asking one simple question: do you want to dance? Artist Credits (Whole Team Involved)Director / Creator – Alexandra CapraraSound Designer – Charlie CooperLighting & Set Designer – Alexandra CapraraStage Manager – Claire BrownPerformers – Sydney Bluck, Desiree James, Aisha Wewala, Natalia Martineau, Charlotte SamuelRehearsal Direction – Anna Wang-AlbaniCostume Creation – Anna Wang-AlbaniChoreography – Co-created by Alexandra Caprara, Sydney Bluck, Desiree James, Aisha Wewala, Anna Wang-Albani, and Charlotte SamuelProduction Manager – Gillian Hanemayer Please note: this work also features ten community ensemble members, who will be cast locally from Edmonton closer to the festival.  Special ThanksErika Latta, Rob Kitsos, Wlad Woyno, Arthi Chandra, School for the Contemporary Arts, Canada Council for the Arts, BC Arts Council, and the Expanse Festival team. All tickets are Pay What You Will (PWYW). The suggested price is $35 but any amount is accepted. By purchasing tickets to this event, you consent to sharing your contact information with Azimuth Theatre. Should you wish to withdraw your consent, please contact Azimuth Theatre at https://azimuththeatre.com/contact/ More information about access at Expanse 2026 will be coming soon and can be found on our website azimuththeatre.com. Any access inquiries and/or feedback can be sent to Carly@azimuththeatre.com. 

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VALDY

JCL Productions presents: VALDY, w/ guests Doors at 7:30 PM, Show at 8:00 PM Advance tickets on sale now

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Vibrare

Vibrare is an electrifying dance showcase celebrating movement, energy, and community. Featuring several talented groups, the performance highlights original works by local choreographers brought to life by exceptional artists and athletes. Dancers from Edmonton Contemporary Dancers, Edmonton Festival Ballet, VIVA, and MOD come together on one stage to deliver a dynamic and inspiring evening of dance. Vibrare promises a powerful fusion of styles, showcasing the creativity and passion of Edmonton’s vibrant dance scene.

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Whiling w. Starterz & Mustafa Rafiq

Whiling w. Starterz & Mustafa Rafiq @ The Aviary! $15 advance // $20 @ the door

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L'UniTheatre

buanderie/boulangerie

This story of blueberry muffins and lost socks transports the audience into the world of a small French-speaking community. After years of adventures abroad, Louise returns home to find her roots and takes over the laundry business that belonged to her grandmother. She also reunites with her childhood best friend, Maxime, who had always worked in his family’s bakery without changing a single ingredient. His world is turned upside down when he goes through a breakup with his girlfriend, Marie-Josée, a kindergarten teacher who's looking for more creativity in her life. Guillaume, a renowned musician, also returns to stay with his friend Maxime, since he lacks inspiration in the big city. At the heart of this play we find themes of discovery and reunion, love and friendship.

subvenue SERVUS Credit Union Théâtre

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ᐋᒋᒧᐃᐧᐣ âcimowin

ᐋᒋᒧᐃᐧᐣ âcimowin, Fringe’s Winter Storytelling Series is a celebration of Indigenous storytelling where the word âcimowin carries the essence of story in the Cree language. In the quiet of the season, storytelling warms our spirits, connecting us to our ancestors, culture, and community. As winter blankets the land, our gathering holds special significance. We are joined by Elders who impart traditional wisdom; we hear stories, and experience works in process created by Artists local to Treaty 6 and the Métis homeland; we connect in community, in circle.

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2nd Annual 4B Harm Reduction Family Day Fundraiser

2nd Annual 4B Harm Reduction Family Day Fundraiser @ The Aviary! Plus Naloxone training session! Pi33 Girl, Pain Is How We Learn, Pearly Moon, Look Out!, Sharkbag, sKiN & Jeremy Witten. $15 advance // $20 @ the door

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A Fringe Benefit

A Fringe Benefit is back and more daring, decadent, and deliciously unpredictable than before. Last year, you joined ranks among ultimate theatre lovers and champions of bold art, to ring in the inaugural Fringe Benefit - a night so electrifying, so wildly unhinged, its legends can only be whispered about in good company. The only thing better than reminiscing? Returning to the Arts Barns to discover more extraordinary creative encounters you’ll have to see to believe. The cocktails are colder, the acts are bolder, and the evening will be buzzing with the kind of Fringe-fueled revelry that only insiders can handle (and your name’s first on our list)! Loosen your tie, gloss your grin, and step inside a one-night-only speak-easy soiree to celebrate art, uplift rebellion, and fund Fringe Theatre. A Fringe BenefitFriday, April 10, 20267PM – LATE at the Fringe Theatre Arts Barns (10330 84 Avenue)Dress to impress (this ain’t no black-tie affair – show us your showstopping, creative best) What’s in store? This is a fundraising event, Fringe-style – radical, rebellious, and ridiculously fun. Every dollar raised fuels the magic of the Fringe Festival, keeping Artists on stage and audiences on the edge of their seats. ✨ Live performances from Fringe Festival Artists - like you’ve never seen them before. ✨ Complimentary glass of bubbles (because you deserve a treat). ✨ A live auction stacked with VIP Fringe experiences. ✨and MORE! Early Bird Tickets: As a certified party-starter and champion on the arts, A Fringe Benefit wouldn’t be the same without you. That’s why we’re offering you discounted, early access tickets. Buy before February 15 to secure your specially priced place inside the spectacle. Tickets are LIMITED. Get yours now, before the best night of the year passes you by. Pick your ticket price: Fringe Champion: $150 $120 ($40 event ticket with $80 charitable tax receipt) Fringe Fanatic: $100 $80 ($40 event ticket with $40 charitable tax receipt) Fringe Friend: $50 $40 ticket (event ticket only - no charitable tax receipt) PSST – your ticket grants you special timed access to A Fringe Benefit between 7pm – 7:50pm. When booking your tickets, pick the arrival time that works best for you (and don’t worry – we know life happens. Latecomers welcome!).

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AB For Abortion: Her Body, Her Choice w. Bad Over Worse, Sadie & The Bookclub, Jordyn Rayne & Sour Cherry Switchblades

AB For Abortion: Her Body, Her Choice w. Bad Over Worse, Sadie & The Bookclub, Jordyn Rayne & Sour Cherry Switchblades @ The Aviary! $15 advance // $20 @ the door

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Community Event

BDC Welcome Gathering

An evening Welcome Gathering invites connection with the collective and the local creative community, opening space to imagine new ways of moving, creating, and being together.An abolitionist practice in our context emphasizes building a strong care-oriented community.What we’re aiming to build together is a collective consciousness and shared identity that mobilizes community members to develop the radical imagination needed to envision and build new futures. Approximate or Estimated Duration120 minutes Artist Credits (Whole Team Involved) Collective Member – Mpoe Mogale – They/ThemCollective Member – Cherelle George – She/herCollective Member – Deborah Kissi – She/herCollective Member – Cindy Ansah – She/herPhotographer – Aliya Logun – She/her All tickets are Pay What You Will (PWYW). The suggested price is $15 but any amount is accepted. By purchasing tickets to this event, you consent to sharing your contact information with Azimuth Theatre. Should you wish to withdraw your consent, please contact Azimuth Theatre at https://azimuththeatre.com/contact/ More information about access at Expanse 2026 will be coming soon and can be found on our website azimuththeatre.com. Any access inquiries and/or feedback can be sent to Carly@azimuththeatre.com. 

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Performance Art

Binding

Created by Calla Wright Binding is a post-dramatic solo show that takes inspiration from clown and drag. Through a mix of puppetry, visual metaphor and frank discussion, Cal explores what it is to have a relationship to a body part you've never really wanted, but are stuck with. Simultaneously absurd and vulnerable, Cal explores their relationship to their chest and body as a nonbinary person living in Alberta.  Artist Credits (Whole Team Involved)Playwright / Performer – Calla WrightDirector / Dramaturg – Sarah EmslieStage Manager – Robin Wolff von SelzamCostume & Props Designer – Even Gilchrist (with contributions by The OctoberPeople and Kade Carter)Sound Designer – Autumn Strom (with contributions by Kena León)Lighting Designer – Larissa PohoConsultants - Carly Neis, Amorena Bartlett, Jeffrey Behrens and Max Dickeso All tickets are Pay What You Will (PWYW). The suggested price is $35 but any amount is accepted. By purchasing tickets to this event, you consent to sharing your contact information with Azimuth Theatre. Should you wish to withdraw your consent, please contact Azimuth Theatre at https://azimuththeatre.com/contact/ More information about access at Expanse 2026 will be coming soon and can be found on our website azimuththeatre.com. Any access inquiries and/or feedback can be sent to Carly@azimuththeatre.com. 

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Blue Light Special w. Age of the Willing & The Picklebacks

Blue Light Special w. Age of the Willing & The Picklebacks @ The Aviary! $10 advance // $15 @ the door Doors at 7:30

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L'UniTheatre

Bouée

L'UniThéâtre presents a Satellite Théâtre production. Bouée, a show with a penchant for cynical existentialism and a Monctonian perspective, tackles the biggest questions of our time: what is humanity's place in an infinite cosmos? Are we alone, or is there life elsewhere? Who, in the end, has left the light on?  An effervescent, hybrid work, Bouée explores the absurd space between humanity's everyday anxieties and the potential of its interstellar ambitions. Perhaps the link between the infinitely large and the incredibly small is ultimately us.

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Caelin Rivers, Amanda Penner, Angela Begin & Avery Jane ~ 'In The Round'

Caelin Rivers, Amanda Penner, Angela Begin & Avery Jane ~ 'In The Round' @ The Aviary! $18 advance // $25 @ the door Doors @ 6:30

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Countries Shaped Like Stars

Created by Emily Pearlman & Nicolas Di GaetanoFebruary 17 - 28, 2026Backstage Theatre Part Storytelling, part concert, Countries Shaped Like Stars is a whimsical love story spun from everyday magic and the sounds of spoons, whirly-winds, and a mandolin. Gwendolyn Magnificent and Bartholomew Spectacular live on neighbouring peninsulas in a world where words grow on trees and anticipation hums in the air. Connected by string, sound, and the spaces in between, this is a love story that will leave you breathless. Born on the Fringe Festival circuit, Countries Shaped Like Stars is a shining example of how remarkable theatre can begin at Festivals like the Fringe. From 2009-2022, audiences fell in love with this magical story at various Festivals across Canada where Artists take bold chances and create extraordinary things. Winner of the Staff Choice Award at the Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival in 2013, and recipient of the Prix Rideau Award for Outstanding Fringe Production and Outstanding New Work, this story invites the audience into a dreamlike fable about love, longing, and the beauty of trying to stay connected, even when you are worlds apart. Accessible Performance Information: Wed February 25: CART Captioned and Relaxed PerformanceThu February 26: CART Captioned Performance Approximate Run Time: 60 minutes (no intermission) CAST Dayna Lea Hoffmann - (G)Host/Gwendolyn MagnificentMichael Watt – Host/Bartholomew Spectacular CREATIVE TEAM Created by – Emily Pearlman & Nicolas Di Gaetano  Director – Murray Utas  Assistant Director – Nicole Maloney  Stage Manager – Sarah Austin  Production Designer – Even Gilchrist  Sound Designer – Michael Watt  Sound & Lighting Operator/Resident Technician – Jadera (Jadey) Capaldo  Technical Director – Jaclyn Segal  Resident Technician – Liv Bunge  Accessibility Design – Brooke Leifso  CART Captioning Services – Katie Gallin 

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CxUxYxA Presents: VIBES w. Astrology Girl, Tatara & Repulse Reprise

Clean Up Your Act Productions Presents: VIBES w. Astrology Girl, Tatara & Repulse Reprise @ The Aviary! $15 advance // $20 @ the door

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Performance Art

Cycle

Created by Andrew Ritchie Cycle by Andrew Ritchie—a high-octane, immersive theatre experience set on a stationary bike. This groundbreaking award winning solo performance is written, developed, and performed by Ritchie. Cycle offers a dynamic and energetic experience that explores the gritty realities and exhilarating moments of active transportation and cycling culture in Canada.  Audience members are invited to engage in the performance physically, seated on stationary bikes as they pedal alongside Ritchie, mirroring his intense ride as he traverses the dangers and highs of urban transportation. Through this interactive format, Cycle shines a light on Ritchie’s real-life experiences as a bike food courier in Toronto, and the financial and physical precariousness of trying to make a living in the gig economy. A deeply personal and politically charged journey, Cycle will get your blood pumping and cultivate a new respect for the two-wheeled travel. Artist Credits (Whole Team Involved)Director – Kristi Hansen*Choreographer – Ainsley Hillyard*Lighting and Projected Media Designer – T. Erin GruberDesign Assistant – Skye GrindeSound Designer – Liv McRobbiePlaywright / Performer – Andrew RitchieDramaturge – Geoffrey Simon BrownStage Manager – Galen Hite*Producers – Alyson Dicey & Dayna Lea HoffmannPromotional Graphic Designer – Tynan Boyd All tickets are Pay What You Will (PWYW). The suggested price is $35 but any amount is accepted. By purchasing tickets to this event, you consent to sharing your contact information with Azimuth Theatre. Should you wish to withdraw your consent, please contact Azimuth Theatre at https://azimuththeatre.com/contact/ Content Advisories Vehicular death. Discussion of infant death. Direct address and some voluntary audience participation. Strobe lighting effects. Saturated lighting states. Moments of light in the audience. More information about access at Expanse 2026 will be coming soon and can be found on our website azimuththeatre.com. Any access inquiries and/or feedback can be sent to Carly@azimuththeatre.com. 

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Donita Large LIVE – The Ancestors Album Release Concert

Prepare for an unforgettable evening as Donita Large & The Small Band take the stage to debut brand new music from her highly anticipated album, The Ancestors. This isn’t just a concert, it’s a powerful celebration of Indigenous strength, memory, and healing through song. Known for her soul-stirring vocals and intentional lyrics, Donita moves listeners as she glides effortlessly from the depths of sultry blues to the heights of world rock infused with pow-wow-inspired chants. Donita’s band features: Anthony King (guitar), Alan Tymofichuk (guitar/vocals), Mira Angela (violin/vocals), Harry Gregg (bass), Jamie Cooper (drums). Don’t miss this one-night-only event. Secure your tickets now! Doors @ 6:00

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Get Us Together Presents: Fish Lips w. The Pilot Light, Day/Use & Creamo

Get Us Together Presents: Fish Lips w. The Pilot Light, Day/Use & Creamo @ The Aviary! $10 advance // $15 @ the door Doors @ 7:30 Music @ 8:30

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Get Us Together Presents: Midnight Peg Album Release w.Mean Bikini, Vargouille, Runt & Mutt

Get Us Together Presents: Midnight Peg Album Release w.Mean Bikini, Vargouille, Runt & Mutt @ The Aviary! $15 advance // $20 @ the door

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Jillian Triedler Album Release Show w. Social Eyes

Jillian Triedler Album Release Show w. Social Eye @ The Aviary! $20 advance // $30 @ the door. Doors @ 7:30 Music @ 8:00

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K-Man & The 45s w. Jacquie Daniels & 20/20s

K-Man & The 45s w. Jacquie Daniels & 20/20s @ The Aviary! $15 advance // $20 @ the door Doors @ 7:30

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Kaeley Jade Album Release Show with Jed and the Valentine

Join Kaeley Jade in celebrating the release of her sophomore album, The Great Unknown, featured on Exclaim's Most Anticipated Albums of 2026. Live in concert with her full five-piece band, and with opening act Jed and the Valentine, the evening promises to be filled with surprises, magic, and a whole lot of heart. PRE-SAVE THE GREAT UNKNOWN: https://ffm.to/the_great_unknown ABOUT KAELEY JADE: https://kaeleyjade.com/ Alternative-folk singer-songwriter Kaeley Jade crafts full-hearted songs that dig deep. Growing up on the outskirts of North America’s most northern metropolis, the Edmonton-based Métis artist has been sculpted by icy winter winds and sweeping prairie skies. Whether through gently textured acoustic ballads or rip-roaring full-band cuts, Canadian Folk Music Award-winner Kaeley Jade’s powerful voice captures life’s most challenging moments with sincerity and precision. ABOUT JED AND THE VALENTINE: https://jedandthevalentine.com/home Jed and the Valentine, the musical collaboration born in Edmonton, Alberta through the creative minds of Jonah Morris and Maria Khaner, has become a compelling force in the Canadian music scene, bringing a sun-dappled folk sound to the prairies. Starting as performers in backyard gatherings, their dreams soon became too grand for the confines of the backyard — in just a few short years, the two landed themselves on the stages of major folk festivals across Western Canada.   Tickets: $20 advance // $25 @ the door Doors: 7:30pm

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Lacerator w/ Tailbiter, Duoreme & Excerabation

Lacerator w/ Tailbiter, Duoreme & Excerabation $15 advance // $20 @ the door

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MIINA (Victoria, BC) w. Dana Sipos (Victoria, BC)

MIINA (Victoria, BC) w. Dana Sipos (Victoria, BC) @ The Aviary! $20 advance // $25 @ the door

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Messages w. paro! & Lucky Keith

Messages w. paro! & Lucky Keith @ The Aviary! $17 advance // $25 @ the door Doors at 7:30

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Midnight Channel w. Dylan Ella & Whiling

Midnight Channel w. Dylan Ella & Whiling @ The Aviary! $15 advance // $20 @ the door Doors @ 7:30

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Nerd Nite Edmonton #91

When: Thursday, February 26th at 7:30pm (Doors & bar open at 7pm, with drinks available all night) Where: Westbury Theatre Lobby Fringe Theatre Arts Barn, 10330 84 Ave NW, Edmonton How much: $30

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Noise Café #22

Noise Café #22 @ The Aviary! w. Photon, Shears & Krasue $15 advance // $20 @ the door Doors @ 7:30 Music @ 8:00

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One Night Only - Evie and Alfie: A Very British Love Story

Meet Evie and Alfie—a retired, quintessentially British couple—as they potter around their house, drinking tea, bird spotting and reminiscing. From multiple award-winning FRINGE LEGENDS Alex Dallas (Horseface, Sensible Footwear) and Jimmy Hogg (The Potato King) comes a brand-new comedic play full of wit, verve and heart. CAST Alex Dallas, Actor - EvieJimmy Hogg, Actor - Alfie CREATIVE TEAM Playwright: Jimmy Hogg & Alex DallasDirector: James GanglCreative Consultant: Issac KesslerSound Designer: Michael ButlerCostume & Graphics Designer: Ellen KimStage Manager: Stephanie Taylor

subvenue Westbury Theatre

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Pails/Buckets EP Release w. Daniel Blade, Mad John & LN Baba

Pails/Buckets EP Release w. Daniel Blade, Mad John & LN Baba $15 advance // $20 @ the door Doors @ 7:30

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L'UniTheatre

Petite Ondine

A coproduction of Théâtre la Seizième and Kleine Compagnie At the bottom of the ocean, Petite Ondine, daughter of the King of the Sea, feels like a stranger among her own kind. She dreams of another life, on land. But can a mermaid find her place among humans? Interwoven with songs of Nina Simone, Petite Ondine is a new object theatre production by the Kleine Cie in collaboration with Théâtre La Seizième, inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s The Little Mermaid. In cabaret form, the use of video reveals to the audience the work on miniature objects and materials that is created directly on stage, underlining the poetry and the fragility of this world underwater.

subvenue SERVUS Credit Union Théâtre

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Performance Art

Phantom Limbs

Created by Kristi Hansen with Moment Discovery “Phantom Limbs” is a glitch in the machine. A dance with the past. A memory play that may or may not remember correctly. Part performance, part technological misfire, Phantom Limbs explores what the body remembers even when something is no longer physically present. Through movement, body-based technology, and layered memory, Kristi Hansen plays with absence, sensation, and the poetic tension between what once was and what remains. Artist Credits (Whole Team Involved)Creator / Performer – Kristi HansenBody-Based Technology Direction Collaborator – Pamela AnthonyDramaturgy Collaborator – Mūkonzi wã MūsyokiMovement Collaborator – Ainsley HillyardEnvironmental Design Collaborator & Stage Manager – Tessa StampShow Control Collaborator – Jonah BadgerSound Design Collaborator – Charffy WangSound Design Mentor and Collaborator – Aaron MacriBody-Based Technology Consultation & Collaborator – Will BauerProducing Collaborator – Meghan DesjardinsVoice Artists – Tsholo Khalema and Sheldon Elte Special ThanksA big thank you to the entire Moment Discovery team for their trust, investment, and belief in the Phantom Limbs project. And a huge thank you to the original 2022 research collaborators—Carly Neis, Sissy Thiessen Kootenayoo, and Chris Dodd—who helped explore the concept of phantom limbs and the poetry that existswithin what our bodies remember.A large portion of Phantom Limbs draws from Woody: a 2005 commission from the Manitoba Council for International Collaboration with original direction by Sheldon Elter, Sound and Video Design by Clinton Carew, revival direction by Murray Utas, and revival dramaturgy by Steve Pirot in 2012. All tickets are Pay What You Will (PWYW). The suggested price is $35 but any amount is accepted. By purchasing tickets to this event, you consent to sharing your contact information with Azimuth Theatre. Should you wish to withdraw your consent, please contact Azimuth Theatre at https://azimuththeatre.com/contact/ More information about access at Expanse 2026 will be coming soon and can be found on our website azimuththeatre.com. Any access inquiries and/or feedback can be sent to Carly@azimuththeatre.com. 

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Pleasurecraft w. Morning Coyote & paro!

Pleasurecraft w. Morning Coyote & paro! @ The Aviary! $15 advance // $20 @ the door

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Sammy Volkov Album Release w. Jessica Jalbert

Sammy Volkov Album Release w. Jessica Jalbert @ The Aviary! $20 advance // $25 @ the door Doors @ 7:30

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Smokeshow Presents: Red Earth Theory w. Drug Bug, The Summer Ends & Refrijerater

Smokeshow Presents: Red Earth Theory w. Drug Bug, The Summer Ends & Refrijerater @ The Aviary! $15 advance // $20 @ the door Doors @ 7:30 Music @ 8:30

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Tayler Grace EP Release Show

Tayler Grace EP Release Show @ The Aviary! w. Special guest Tina Hertz. $15 advance // $20 @ the door Doors at 7:30

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Comedy/Drama

The F Word

Fairytales, lectures, dance, and song are infused with wild whimsy as creator-performers Keshia Cheesman and Bianca Miranda explore their friendship as two fat women on a journey to self-acceptance and fat liberation. They confront fatphobia, diet culture, and the intersection of fatness with race in this playfully political pop-art piece. Come hungry for a new perspective and leave fuller than you came! Artist Credits (Whole Team Involved): Playwright / Performer / Co-Producers - Keshia Cheesman & Bianca MirandaDirector - Clare PreussStage Manager - Marcia LiberPuppet Designer and Builder - Ali DeRegtProduction Manager & Lighting Designer - Alexandra PrichardSet Designer - Andy MoroDramaturg - Donna-Michelle St. BernardSound Designer & Composer - Kathryn KP SmithProjection & Video Designer - Maezy ReignProjection Mentor - Noriko MarumoProp Designer and Builder & Costume Consultant - Sarbkali HayerSet Painters - Chloe Diochnos and Noriko MarumoSet Builders - Mike Skwara & Barry Eldridge Special thanks: Aira Ang, Alberta Foundation for the Arts, Alberta Theatre Projects, Alexa Elser, Alysha Kanji, Amihan, Aurora Lewis, Bowness Soapworks, Bertrand Bickersteth, Brad Scherger, Calgary Arts Development, Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, Camille Pavlenko, Cassie Holmes, Chanry Thach, Chantelle Han, Clare Preuss, Conrad Belau, Contemporary Calgary, Dani Driusso, Debbie Cheesman, Downstage, Francesca Milone-Ang, Gabby Bandayrel, Gabby’s Barbershop, GOAT, Handsome Alice Theatre, High Performance Rodeo, Jacqs Gallos Aquines, James Wade, Javier Vilalta, Jesse Palechek, Joshua Scott, Kathleen Ballangan, Kendra Nelson, Kevin Cheesman, Kevin Wilson, Kim Carson, Kim Clarete, Leslie Scherger, Lunchbox Theatre, Maddy Quinn, Mainstreet Market, Maria Bernadette Miranda, Marigold Santos, Maven, Meg Farhall, Mera Reyes, Mike Tan, Milk, Moonlight, Nathan Scherger, Nicole Reyes, Pam Tzeng, Rochelle Lamoureux, Rocky Mountain Soap Co, Saje, Sara Mason, Sew Gay, Teigan Blondin de Boer, Theatre Calgary, Tori Moniz, Village Ice Cream, YMCA Arts. All tickets are Pay What You Will (PWYW). The suggested price is $35 but any amount is accepted. By purchasing tickets to this event, you consent to sharing your contact information with Azimuth Theatre. Should you wish to withdraw your consent, please contact Azimuth Theatre at https://azimuththeatre.com/contact/ More information about access at Expanse 2026 will be coming soon and can be found on our website azimuththeatre.com. Any access inquiries and/or feedback can be sent to Carly@azimuththeatre.com. 

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The Fugitives (Vancouver)

The Fugitives (Vancouver) Tickets $20 in advance, $25 at the door.

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The Issue w. Paper Frogs & Tailbiter

The Issue w. Paper Frogs & Tailbiter @ The Aviary! $12 advance // $20 @ the door

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Cabaret/Variety

The Living Room Party

The Living Room Party is Azimuth Theatre’s annual offering to our community—a space to share works in progress, connect with fellow artists and audiences, and, above all, celebrate the artistic process of creation. Expect a night filled with electrifying entertainment, featuring a diverse array of performances that promise to dazzle and delight. In the past, our acts have ranged from powerful poems and script excerpts to performances by Juno-nominated artists. You never know what magic will unfold! Warnings or Content Advisories:TBC Artist information to be announced March 2026 All tickets are Pay What You Will (PWYW). The suggested price is $35 but any amount is accepted. By purchasing tickets to this event, you consent to sharing your contact information with Azimuth Theatre. Should you wish to withdraw your consent, please contact Azimuth Theatre at https://azimuththeatre.com/contact/ More information about access at Expanse 2026 will be coming soon and can be found on our website azimuththeatre.com. Any access inquiries and/or feedback can be sent to Carly@azimuththeatre.com. 

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The Lovebug Club Valentines Show

The Lovebug Club Valentines Show @ The Aviary! w. Caylie G + Sadie & The Book Club + Bailey Sutton. $20 advance // $25 @ the door

subvenue The Aviary

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The Nightshades (Kelowna, BC) w. Kip Lily

The Nightshades (Kelowna, BC) w. Kip Lily @ The Aviary! $15 advance // $20 @ the door

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Speaker Presentation

Thinking Out Loud Together: Civil Discourse in Action with Randy Boyagoda

Randy Boyagoda is a novelist, professor of English and the University of Toronto’s Advisor on Civil Discourse, the first such position in Canada. In this talk, he explores the state of civil discourse in our personal, professional, and shared public lives, the stakes for getting it right. Civil discourse advances knowledge, serves the common good, and aids in the pursuit of truth. But it only works if people are willing to trust each other, be curious about other viewpoints, admit they might be wrong about something, and want to learn more. This is thinking out loud together, this is civil discourse in action.   

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Dance

Ultra Violets

Through a physical exploration of the ways queer club culture, plant growth cycles, and sapphic intimacy intersect, ULTRA VIOLETS frames queer becoming as a cause for celebration. In this 55-minute dance-theatre work, an ensemble of queer dancers moves through phases of transformation on both individual and collective scales while inviting audiences to witness this process at hyper speed, moving through rot, rebirth, and everything in between. Set in a world that is part greenhouse, part underground dance club, the piece draws from disco aesthetics and ecology alike, unapologetically celebrating sapphic love and collective acts of resistance. With integrated design, plenty of disco balls, and dirt, ULTRA VIOLETS offers a glimpse into the process of becoming while asking one simple question: do you want to dance? Artist Credits (Whole Team Involved)Director / Creator – Alexandra CapraraSound Designer – Charlie CooperLighting & Set Designer – Alexandra CapraraStage Manager – Claire BrownPerformers – Sydney Bluck, Desiree James, Aisha Wewala, Natalia Martineau, Charlotte SamuelRehearsal Direction – Anna Wang-AlbaniCostume Creation – Anna Wang-AlbaniChoreography – Co-created by Alexandra Caprara, Sydney Bluck, Desiree James, Aisha Wewala, Anna Wang-Albani, and Charlotte SamuelProduction Manager – Gillian Hanemayer Please note: this work also features ten community ensemble members, who will be cast locally from Edmonton closer to the festival.  Special ThanksErika Latta, Rob Kitsos, Wlad Woyno, Arthi Chandra, School for the Contemporary Arts, Canada Council for the Arts, BC Arts Council, and the Expanse Festival team. All tickets are Pay What You Will (PWYW). The suggested price is $35 but any amount is accepted. By purchasing tickets to this event, you consent to sharing your contact information with Azimuth Theatre. Should you wish to withdraw your consent, please contact Azimuth Theatre at https://azimuththeatre.com/contact/ More information about access at Expanse 2026 will be coming soon and can be found on our website azimuththeatre.com. Any access inquiries and/or feedback can be sent to Carly@azimuththeatre.com. 

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VALDY

JCL Productions presents: VALDY, w/ guests Doors at 7:30 PM, Show at 8:00 PM Advance tickets on sale now

subvenue Westbury Theatre

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Vibrare

Vibrare is an electrifying dance showcase celebrating movement, energy, and community. Featuring several talented groups, the performance highlights original works by local choreographers brought to life by exceptional artists and athletes. Dancers from Edmonton Contemporary Dancers, Edmonton Festival Ballet, VIVA, and MOD come together on one stage to deliver a dynamic and inspiring evening of dance. Vibrare promises a powerful fusion of styles, showcasing the creativity and passion of Edmonton’s vibrant dance scene.

subvenue Westbury Theatre

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Whiling w. Starterz & Mustafa Rafiq

Whiling w. Starterz & Mustafa Rafiq @ The Aviary! $15 advance // $20 @ the door

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L'UniTheatre

buanderie/boulangerie

This story of blueberry muffins and lost socks transports the audience into the world of a small French-speaking community. After years of adventures abroad, Louise returns home to find her roots and takes over the laundry business that belonged to her grandmother. She also reunites with her childhood best friend, Maxime, who had always worked in his family’s bakery without changing a single ingredient. His world is turned upside down when he goes through a breakup with his girlfriend, Marie-Josée, a kindergarten teacher who's looking for more creativity in her life. Guillaume, a renowned musician, also returns to stay with his friend Maxime, since he lacks inspiration in the big city. At the heart of this play we find themes of discovery and reunion, love and friendship.

subvenue SERVUS Credit Union Théâtre

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ᐋᒋᒧᐃᐧᐣ âcimowin

ᐋᒋᒧᐃᐧᐣ âcimowin, Fringe’s Winter Storytelling Series is a celebration of Indigenous storytelling where the word âcimowin carries the essence of story in the Cree language. In the quiet of the season, storytelling warms our spirits, connecting us to our ancestors, culture, and community. As winter blankets the land, our gathering holds special significance. We are joined by Elders who impart traditional wisdom; we hear stories, and experience works in process created by Artists local to Treaty 6 and the Métis homeland; we connect in community, in circle.

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