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Apollo Suns w. Purple City Disco

Apollo Suns Purple City Disco The Static Shift Tickets $16 in advance, $25 at the door

subvenue The Aviary

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Baby Jey Vinyl Release Show

Baby Jey  Caity Fisher  Zephyr Twins Tickets $12 advance, $15 at the door.

subvenue The Aviary

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Best of the Fest Starring Andrew Grose

Like its name suggests, these are the best performers appearing at this year’s Edmonton Comedy Festival, all wrangled onto one stage for one unforgettably hilarious show. Headlined by internationally touring comedian Andrew Grose with host Jeremy Furlong from Calgary. This show also features three of our other venue headliners: Lamont Ferguson, Sunee Dhaliwal, and Leland Klassen with special guest Myles Morrison. This is our 2023 “must see” show.

subvenue Westbury Theatre

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Caylie G & The Experience w. Amanda Penner

Caylie G & The Experience  Amanda Penner Tickets $15 advance, $20 at the door.

subvenue The Aviary

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Chairman w. Travulta & Levenin

Chairman  Travulta  Levenin Tickets $10 advance, $15 at the door.

subvenue The Aviary

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Child Actress w. Kue Varo

Child Actress  Kue Varo Tickets $15 advanced, $20 at the door.

subvenue The Aviary

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Friday the 13th w. Smokey, Kip Lily & Stacy Lloyd Brown

Smokey  Kip Lily  Stacy Lloyd Brown Tickets $15 advance, $20 at the door.

subvenue The Aviary

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Fringe Revue

For ONE NIGHT ONLY, curl up by the metaphorical fire for an evening of stories and shenanigans. That’s right – we're making Fringe Revue bigger and even better than before. We’re planning on two – one Holiday Special in December plus the return of our Spring Revue where we’ll announce our season, announce the Festival theme...you know, those old chestnuts.   But this Winter moment...  Just think – unhinged Fringe hilarity and entertainment, but in WINTER. Like with snow on the ground and stuff. We’re talking a special event involving four writers, a groovy ensemble, and two weeks to make it all happen leading to a special one-night-only-show. What could go wrong? (probably a lot) Better buy your ticket and have a grand old time. Season Bundle This show is part of our 2023/24 Season bundle. Click here for details on how to receive a special bundle discount; see the whole season at a reduced price.

subvenue Westbury Theatre

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GODSFEST

Godsfest 2023  Call Off The Gods  Sunglaciers  Shirley & The Pyramids  Hydracat  Dot Cardigan  Weak Material  Midnight Diner Tickets $20 advance, $25 at the door.

subvenue The Aviary

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Good Lovelies

Good Lovelies w. guests TBA! Tickets $25 advance, $35 at the door.

subvenue The Aviary

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HIS HIS (Toronto) w. Sam The Living & Carl Glacier

HIS HIS (Toronto)  Sam The Living  Carl Glacier Tickets $12 advance, $15 at the door.

subvenue The Aviary

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Harvest Moon w. Tayler Grace, Eric Yaremko & Jed & The Valentine

Tayler Grace  Eric Yaremko  Jed & The Valentine Tickets $15 advance, $20 at the door.

subvenue The Aviary

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Joe Semple & The Licorice Sticks

Joe Semple & The Licorice Sticks Tickets $20 advance, $25 at the door.

subvenue The Aviary

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Jordan Klassen & David Vertesi

Jordan Klassen  David Vertesi Tickets $15 advance, $20 at the door.

subvenue The Aviary

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Kaiya Kodie - 'When The Lights Have All Gone Out' EP Release Show

Kaiya Kodie (with band) with openers Sydney Williams & Amanda Penner Tickets $10 advance, $15 at the door.

subvenue The Aviary

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Kim Churchill w. guests

Kim Churchill (AUS) Tickets $20 in advance, $25 at the door.

subvenue The Aviary

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L'UniTheatre

La Befana

Touring schools from May 21st to June 14th 2024A production from Théâtre La Seizième Written by: Anaïs Pellin Directed by: Emilie Leclerc Cast: Thérèse Champagne, Julio Rod Marín, Mia WistaffStage manager: Caroline Frost  Sofia loves witch stories. Her favourite is the one about her Nonna meeting the Befana, an old lady who brings sweets to well-behaved children while they sleep... and who carries away the unwary ones who stumble upon her in the middle of the night! The day Nonna disappears, her granddaughter is convinced the Befana has kidnapped her. Sofia sets off to find her and becomes immersed in a story that goes beyond anything she could ever have imagined. In this show inspired by the legends of northern Italy, Anaïs Pellin's writing takes young audiences on an adventure full of twists and turns. Between the rapture and turmoil of childhood, La Befana conveys a poetic story about the final journey of our loved ones.

subvenue SERVUS Credit Union Théâtre

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Lacerator's Halloween Shredfest

Lacerator  Decrepitation  Ringworm Tickets $10 advance, $20 at the door.

subvenue The Aviary

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Late Night Date Night Starring Sunee Dhaliwal

The Late Night Date Night is our most popular tradition and this year it’s headlined by our most popular comedian from our 2022 festival: Calgary’s Sunee Dhaliwal. Hosted by the hilarious James O’Hara from Toronto this show also features Anjelica Scannura from Toronto, Shayma Tash from Las Vegas, Lamont Ferguson from L.A., and Edmonton’s own Andrew Grose. Go to dinner wherever you like and then make your way over to The Arts Barns for drinks and one unforgettable show.

subvenue Westbury Theatre

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Living With…

DEPTH Perception Productions and Bears With Knives Productions are proud to bring you 3 evenings of performing arts dedicated to opening up the conversations about mental health. The Living With Festival will showcase a variety of performances including theatre, dance, spoken word, and music that will focus on mental health, its impact and the many different ways we all cope. The festival is a platform for artists to share their experiences, stories and help break the stigma surrounding mental health. THURSDAY NIGHT brings Well Fuck Me Very Much written by Rebecca Bissonnette AND 5 South written by Rebecca Merkley. FRIDAY NIGHT brings A Little Happiness written by Ramona Baillie AND Ordinary People written by Nancy Gilsenan. SATURDAY NIGHT brings a cabaret of song, dance and speech featuring Erin McLean, Rebecca Bissonnette, David Son, Anna Pratch and many more. Arts are a major form of expression, often saying things we don't know how to say, in ways we would never think of. Allow the arts to tell you stories, while raising awareness and funds for the Canadian Mental Health Association. Join us for 1, 2 or all 3 nights as we open up, support one another and remember that we're not alone.

subvenue Backstage Theatre

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Nameless Friends w. Laundry Week & Dylan Ella

Nameless Friends (Winnipeg)  Laundry Week  Dylan Ella Tickets $15 advance, $20 at the door.

subvenue The Aviary

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Nerd Nite Edmonton #75

Welcome back! We’re kicking off the Fall Nerd Nite lineup with talks about tea, photography, and Robert’s Rules. Adrien Veczan: Visual Arts: Painting & Photography Adrien will explore how the invention of photography disrupted the art world; how photography tried but failed to render painting obsolete, and what each medium can learn from the other. Adrien Veczan is a photographer best known for his large-scale productions and expert use of complex lighting. His career started with an internship at the Sydney Morning Herald in Australia, after which he joined the Toronto Star and later the Canadian Press. Adrien has worked for Reuters, the Globe and Mail, USA Today. His photos have been published in the Guardian, the Washington Post and the New York Times. His job has given him access to countless icons including Robert De Niro, LeBron James and Queen Elizabeth II. Adrien's elegant, thoughtful advertising photography has reached millions of eyes on billboards and magazines ranging from Wired to Playboy and from People to The Economist. Advertising agencies turn to Adrien knowing even their most challenging projects will be executed smoothly. Between campaigns, Adrien enjoys working on fine art projects that allow him to experiment and develop new techniques. His series Telephone took him to four continents and revealed the evolution of the device in a groundbreaking way. In 2017, his first solo exhibition in Alberta, Whyte Avenue, showcased the historic and eclectic Edmonton neighbourhood. In 2021 Intermission, an exhibition based on Edward Hopper composition, premiered at the Saddlery Gallery. Amanda Henry: Better Meetings: Or I How Learned How to Stop Worrying about Robert’s Rules of Order We spend a lot of time in meetings, and almost as much time grumbling about what a painful experience it is. You’ve probably been in a meeting that used Robert’s Rules of Order, but…it probably wasn’t being used correctly. We’ll explore what Robert’s Rules of Order are, how to use them better, and an argument in favour of a better way to run modern meetings. Amanda is a versatile strategic planner, researcher, writer, and facilitator, though she has a tough time in rooms that don’t get Star Trek references. She has facilitated dozens of workshops and meetings around Edmonton on topics in governance, strategic planning, and other tools and tactics that help non-profit boards get where they want to go. She was a governance nerd before it was cool. Dr. Kate St. Onge: Sex-Linked Inheritance Dr. Kate St.Onge is currently a lecturer in the department of biology sciences at the University of Alberta. She teaches in the areas of genetics, evolution and botany. She completed her PhD at Uppsala University in Sweden but Edmonton is her home town. Outside of work, she is a big fan of true crime podcasts!

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Noisecafe #1

Electric Bench Hoop  Jared Epp  Druce Wayans  Garlands Tickets $15 advance, $20 at the door/

subvenue The Aviary

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Sam Singer w. Aaron Parker & Conner Snell

Sam Singer  Conner Snell  Aaron Parker Tickets $15 advance, $20 at the door.

subvenue The Aviary

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Shane Ghostkeeper: 'Songs for my People'

Shane Ghostkeeper Tickets $15 advance, $20 at the door

subvenue The Aviary

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The Hooves Belonged to the Deer

"The Hooves Belonged to the Deer" began as an audio drama commissioned by the Alberta Queer Calendar Project and went on to have a critically acclaimed world premiere in Toronto. And now, it's returned home to Edmonton! "The Hooves Belonged to the Deer, a smart and sensual new play by Makram Ayache...is the most excitingly theatrical piece of new writing to premiere in Toronto so far this season" - Kelly J. Nestruck, The Globe and Mail, Critics' Pick. When Izzy’s family move to a small rural town, the young queer Muslim boy becomes the salvation pet project to the local Pastor Isaac. In his attempt to reconcile his sexuality and faith, Izzy invents an imagined Garden of Eden, where Adam and Hawa’s (Eve in Arabic) relationship is turned upside down by the arrival of Steve, a beautiful, blue eyed, white skinned northerner. "Epic in its deliverance and its panorama, I experienced the same sort of sharp emotional jabs as when, for the first time, I saw "Angels in America" and "The Inheritance." Ross, Time Square Chronicles Directed by Peter Hinton-Davis. Cast: Brett Dahl - Steve/JakeAdrian Pavone - Aadam/RezaBahareh Yaraghi - Hawa/BeckyDavid Ley - Pastor IsaacEric Wigston - WillMakram Ayache - IzzyBringing back the Dora Award nominated set design is Anahita Dehbonehie Stage Management by Andrea Handal RiveraIntimacy and Movement Choreography by Corey TazmaniaDramaturgy by Evan MeddSound Design by Chris PereiraLight Design by Whittyn JasonTechnical Director/Production Manager Livl BungeAssociate Production Manager Tori Morrison Scenic Carpentry:Head Carpenter - Hannah BaileyCarpenter - Breanna Thomas Find more information about the show here: https://www.makramayache.com/the-hooves-belonged-to-the-deer  Please note that the play deals with heavy topics which can be disturbing for some viewers. If you would like to get an overview of the content advisories, click the drop down link below. If you would like a more detailed overview of the content advisories, please click on this Audience and Artist Care Document. Please note that the document includes spoilers for the show. Click here for content advisories Colonial, imperial, and religious violence. Homophobia, Transphobia, Queerphobia Conversations of Miscarriage Forward depictions of consensual sex. Depictions of self harm.

subvenue Westbury Theatre

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The Play's The Thing

The Play’s The Thing is a unique production of Shakespeare’s Hamlet in which each of the play’s 20 scenes is created in secret and performed by a different Edmonton stage company. No one knows in advance what the full production will be. This is a benefit performance in support of the Edmonton Food Bank. All proceeds will be donated to the Food Bank and the wonderful people they serve. In random order, the participating companies are:Good Women Dance Collective, Free Will Players, Workshop West, Guys In Disguise, Rapidfire, L’Uni, Thou Art Here, Shadow Theatre, Catalyst Theatre, Twin Flames, Ready Go, House of Hush, Azimuth Theatre, Firefly Theatre & Circus, Northern Light, Mile Zero Dance, Teatro Live, Girlbrain, Theatre Prospero, BatRabbit Collective. There is a single performance split over two evenings, and hosted by Edmonton's favourite comedy troupe, Marv n' Berry!! October 7th: Act 1 Scene 1 – Act 3 Scene 3 In random order, Guys In DisguiseShadow TheatreReady Go Theatre Workshop WestCatalystThou Art HereL'UniTheatreFreewillBatRabbit CollectiveRapid Fire Theatre October 8th: Act 3 Scene 4 – Act 5 Scene 2. In random order, Twin FlamesHouse of Hush BurlesqueNorthern Light TheatreTheatre ProsperoFireflyGirlbrainGood Women Dance CollectiveAzimuth TheatreTeatre LiveMile Zero Dance All GST and admin fees are included in the ticket price.

subvenue Westbury Theatre

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The Spinsters

Cinderella’s Ugly Stepsisters. This time, it’s their ball.  The Ugly Stepsisters cordially invite you back to the Palace, just like the good old days. Doesn’t everyone love a ball? The pageantry, the elegance, the romance… but their ball, their rules, and the world’s most infamous stepsiblings are ready to dish the dirt. What scandals hide within the glittering facade? What was Cinderella really like? Are the stepsisters really vapid? Vindictive? … Victims?  The Spinsters is a seductive feast featuring mesmerizing movement, magical dresses, and stunning shadow puppetry. It’s a deliciously disruptive dark comedy for adults brought to life by some of the most innovative designers and creators from across Western Canada.  Season Bundle This show is part of our 2023/24 Season bundle. Click here for details on how to receive a special bundle discount; see the whole season at a reduced price.

subvenue Westbury Theatre

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The Velveteins

The Velveteins w. guests. Tickets $24 advance, $30 at the door.

subvenue The Aviary

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Truth & Agony, Boneyard, Musing & Goryalice

Truth & Agony (Saskatoon)  Boneyard  Musing (Calgary)  Goryalice Tickets $15 in advance, $20 at the door.

subvenue The Aviary

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Von Bieker & His Small Tones w. The Fallow Years & Ryan Carnduff

Von Bieker & His Small Tones The Fallow Years Ryan Carnduff Tickets $20 advance, $25 at the door.

subvenue The Aviary

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Vástádus eana/The Answer is Land

Community and kinship between people, with nature and with the earth we all share, are the main themes of Vástádus eana/ The answer is land. The choreography is inspired by demonstrations, Sami spiritual practices and formation dance.Written specially for the performance by composer and professor of yoik, Frode Fjellheim, the polyphonic yoik works as a supportive pillar throughout the work. Fjellheim showcases the breadth of yoik and a new way of working with polyphonic yoik.

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Apollo Suns w. Purple City Disco

Apollo Suns Purple City Disco The Static Shift Tickets $16 in advance, $25 at the door

subvenue The Aviary

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Baby Jey Vinyl Release Show

Baby Jey  Caity Fisher  Zephyr Twins Tickets $12 advance, $15 at the door.

subvenue The Aviary

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Best of the Fest Starring Andrew Grose

Like its name suggests, these are the best performers appearing at this year’s Edmonton Comedy Festival, all wrangled onto one stage for one unforgettably hilarious show. Headlined by internationally touring comedian Andrew Grose with host Jeremy Furlong from Calgary. This show also features three of our other venue headliners: Lamont Ferguson, Sunee Dhaliwal, and Leland Klassen with special guest Myles Morrison. This is our 2023 “must see” show.

subvenue Westbury Theatre

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Caylie G & The Experience w. Amanda Penner

Caylie G & The Experience  Amanda Penner Tickets $15 advance, $20 at the door.

subvenue The Aviary

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Chairman w. Travulta & Levenin

Chairman  Travulta  Levenin Tickets $10 advance, $15 at the door.

subvenue The Aviary

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Child Actress w. Kue Varo

Child Actress  Kue Varo Tickets $15 advanced, $20 at the door.

subvenue The Aviary

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Friday the 13th w. Smokey, Kip Lily & Stacy Lloyd Brown

Smokey  Kip Lily  Stacy Lloyd Brown Tickets $15 advance, $20 at the door.

subvenue The Aviary

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Fringe Revue

For ONE NIGHT ONLY, curl up by the metaphorical fire for an evening of stories and shenanigans. That’s right – we're making Fringe Revue bigger and even better than before. We’re planning on two – one Holiday Special in December plus the return of our Spring Revue where we’ll announce our season, announce the Festival theme...you know, those old chestnuts.   But this Winter moment...  Just think – unhinged Fringe hilarity and entertainment, but in WINTER. Like with snow on the ground and stuff. We’re talking a special event involving four writers, a groovy ensemble, and two weeks to make it all happen leading to a special one-night-only-show. What could go wrong? (probably a lot) Better buy your ticket and have a grand old time. Season Bundle This show is part of our 2023/24 Season bundle. Click here for details on how to receive a special bundle discount; see the whole season at a reduced price.

subvenue Westbury Theatre

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GODSFEST

Godsfest 2023  Call Off The Gods  Sunglaciers  Shirley & The Pyramids  Hydracat  Dot Cardigan  Weak Material  Midnight Diner Tickets $20 advance, $25 at the door.

subvenue The Aviary

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Good Lovelies

Good Lovelies w. guests TBA! Tickets $25 advance, $35 at the door.

subvenue The Aviary

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HIS HIS (Toronto) w. Sam The Living & Carl Glacier

HIS HIS (Toronto)  Sam The Living  Carl Glacier Tickets $12 advance, $15 at the door.

subvenue The Aviary

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Harvest Moon w. Tayler Grace, Eric Yaremko & Jed & The Valentine

Tayler Grace  Eric Yaremko  Jed & The Valentine Tickets $15 advance, $20 at the door.

subvenue The Aviary

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Joe Semple & The Licorice Sticks

Joe Semple & The Licorice Sticks Tickets $20 advance, $25 at the door.

subvenue The Aviary

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Jordan Klassen & David Vertesi

Jordan Klassen  David Vertesi Tickets $15 advance, $20 at the door.

subvenue The Aviary

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Kaiya Kodie - 'When The Lights Have All Gone Out' EP Release Show

Kaiya Kodie (with band) with openers Sydney Williams & Amanda Penner Tickets $10 advance, $15 at the door.

subvenue The Aviary

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Kim Churchill w. guests

Kim Churchill (AUS) Tickets $20 in advance, $25 at the door.

subvenue The Aviary

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L'UniTheatre

La Befana

Touring schools from May 21st to June 14th 2024A production from Théâtre La Seizième Written by: Anaïs Pellin Directed by: Emilie Leclerc Cast: Thérèse Champagne, Julio Rod Marín, Mia WistaffStage manager: Caroline Frost  Sofia loves witch stories. Her favourite is the one about her Nonna meeting the Befana, an old lady who brings sweets to well-behaved children while they sleep... and who carries away the unwary ones who stumble upon her in the middle of the night! The day Nonna disappears, her granddaughter is convinced the Befana has kidnapped her. Sofia sets off to find her and becomes immersed in a story that goes beyond anything she could ever have imagined. In this show inspired by the legends of northern Italy, Anaïs Pellin's writing takes young audiences on an adventure full of twists and turns. Between the rapture and turmoil of childhood, La Befana conveys a poetic story about the final journey of our loved ones.

subvenue SERVUS Credit Union Théâtre

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Lacerator's Halloween Shredfest

Lacerator  Decrepitation  Ringworm Tickets $10 advance, $20 at the door.

subvenue The Aviary

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Late Night Date Night Starring Sunee Dhaliwal

The Late Night Date Night is our most popular tradition and this year it’s headlined by our most popular comedian from our 2022 festival: Calgary’s Sunee Dhaliwal. Hosted by the hilarious James O’Hara from Toronto this show also features Anjelica Scannura from Toronto, Shayma Tash from Las Vegas, Lamont Ferguson from L.A., and Edmonton’s own Andrew Grose. Go to dinner wherever you like and then make your way over to The Arts Barns for drinks and one unforgettable show.

subvenue Westbury Theatre

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Living With…

DEPTH Perception Productions and Bears With Knives Productions are proud to bring you 3 evenings of performing arts dedicated to opening up the conversations about mental health. The Living With Festival will showcase a variety of performances including theatre, dance, spoken word, and music that will focus on mental health, its impact and the many different ways we all cope. The festival is a platform for artists to share their experiences, stories and help break the stigma surrounding mental health. THURSDAY NIGHT brings Well Fuck Me Very Much written by Rebecca Bissonnette AND 5 South written by Rebecca Merkley. FRIDAY NIGHT brings A Little Happiness written by Ramona Baillie AND Ordinary People written by Nancy Gilsenan. SATURDAY NIGHT brings a cabaret of song, dance and speech featuring Erin McLean, Rebecca Bissonnette, David Son, Anna Pratch and many more. Arts are a major form of expression, often saying things we don't know how to say, in ways we would never think of. Allow the arts to tell you stories, while raising awareness and funds for the Canadian Mental Health Association. Join us for 1, 2 or all 3 nights as we open up, support one another and remember that we're not alone.

subvenue Backstage Theatre

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Nameless Friends w. Laundry Week & Dylan Ella

Nameless Friends (Winnipeg)  Laundry Week  Dylan Ella Tickets $15 advance, $20 at the door.

subvenue The Aviary

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Nerd Nite Edmonton #75

Welcome back! We’re kicking off the Fall Nerd Nite lineup with talks about tea, photography, and Robert’s Rules. Adrien Veczan: Visual Arts: Painting & Photography Adrien will explore how the invention of photography disrupted the art world; how photography tried but failed to render painting obsolete, and what each medium can learn from the other. Adrien Veczan is a photographer best known for his large-scale productions and expert use of complex lighting. His career started with an internship at the Sydney Morning Herald in Australia, after which he joined the Toronto Star and later the Canadian Press. Adrien has worked for Reuters, the Globe and Mail, USA Today. His photos have been published in the Guardian, the Washington Post and the New York Times. His job has given him access to countless icons including Robert De Niro, LeBron James and Queen Elizabeth II. Adrien's elegant, thoughtful advertising photography has reached millions of eyes on billboards and magazines ranging from Wired to Playboy and from People to The Economist. Advertising agencies turn to Adrien knowing even their most challenging projects will be executed smoothly. Between campaigns, Adrien enjoys working on fine art projects that allow him to experiment and develop new techniques. His series Telephone took him to four continents and revealed the evolution of the device in a groundbreaking way. In 2017, his first solo exhibition in Alberta, Whyte Avenue, showcased the historic and eclectic Edmonton neighbourhood. In 2021 Intermission, an exhibition based on Edward Hopper composition, premiered at the Saddlery Gallery. Amanda Henry: Better Meetings: Or I How Learned How to Stop Worrying about Robert’s Rules of Order We spend a lot of time in meetings, and almost as much time grumbling about what a painful experience it is. You’ve probably been in a meeting that used Robert’s Rules of Order, but…it probably wasn’t being used correctly. We’ll explore what Robert’s Rules of Order are, how to use them better, and an argument in favour of a better way to run modern meetings. Amanda is a versatile strategic planner, researcher, writer, and facilitator, though she has a tough time in rooms that don’t get Star Trek references. She has facilitated dozens of workshops and meetings around Edmonton on topics in governance, strategic planning, and other tools and tactics that help non-profit boards get where they want to go. She was a governance nerd before it was cool. Dr. Kate St. Onge: Sex-Linked Inheritance Dr. Kate St.Onge is currently a lecturer in the department of biology sciences at the University of Alberta. She teaches in the areas of genetics, evolution and botany. She completed her PhD at Uppsala University in Sweden but Edmonton is her home town. Outside of work, she is a big fan of true crime podcasts!

subvenue Lobby

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Noisecafe #1

Electric Bench Hoop  Jared Epp  Druce Wayans  Garlands Tickets $15 advance, $20 at the door/

subvenue The Aviary

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Sam Singer w. Aaron Parker & Conner Snell

Sam Singer  Conner Snell  Aaron Parker Tickets $15 advance, $20 at the door.

subvenue The Aviary

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Shane Ghostkeeper: 'Songs for my People'

Shane Ghostkeeper Tickets $15 advance, $20 at the door

subvenue The Aviary

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The Hooves Belonged to the Deer

"The Hooves Belonged to the Deer" began as an audio drama commissioned by the Alberta Queer Calendar Project and went on to have a critically acclaimed world premiere in Toronto. And now, it's returned home to Edmonton! "The Hooves Belonged to the Deer, a smart and sensual new play by Makram Ayache...is the most excitingly theatrical piece of new writing to premiere in Toronto so far this season" - Kelly J. Nestruck, The Globe and Mail, Critics' Pick. When Izzy’s family move to a small rural town, the young queer Muslim boy becomes the salvation pet project to the local Pastor Isaac. In his attempt to reconcile his sexuality and faith, Izzy invents an imagined Garden of Eden, where Adam and Hawa’s (Eve in Arabic) relationship is turned upside down by the arrival of Steve, a beautiful, blue eyed, white skinned northerner. "Epic in its deliverance and its panorama, I experienced the same sort of sharp emotional jabs as when, for the first time, I saw "Angels in America" and "The Inheritance." Ross, Time Square Chronicles Directed by Peter Hinton-Davis. Cast: Brett Dahl - Steve/JakeAdrian Pavone - Aadam/RezaBahareh Yaraghi - Hawa/BeckyDavid Ley - Pastor IsaacEric Wigston - WillMakram Ayache - IzzyBringing back the Dora Award nominated set design is Anahita Dehbonehie Stage Management by Andrea Handal RiveraIntimacy and Movement Choreography by Corey TazmaniaDramaturgy by Evan MeddSound Design by Chris PereiraLight Design by Whittyn JasonTechnical Director/Production Manager Livl BungeAssociate Production Manager Tori Morrison Scenic Carpentry:Head Carpenter - Hannah BaileyCarpenter - Breanna Thomas Find more information about the show here: https://www.makramayache.com/the-hooves-belonged-to-the-deer  Please note that the play deals with heavy topics which can be disturbing for some viewers. If you would like to get an overview of the content advisories, click the drop down link below. If you would like a more detailed overview of the content advisories, please click on this Audience and Artist Care Document. Please note that the document includes spoilers for the show. Click here for content advisories Colonial, imperial, and religious violence. Homophobia, Transphobia, Queerphobia Conversations of Miscarriage Forward depictions of consensual sex. Depictions of self harm.

subvenue Westbury Theatre

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The Play's The Thing

The Play’s The Thing is a unique production of Shakespeare’s Hamlet in which each of the play’s 20 scenes is created in secret and performed by a different Edmonton stage company. No one knows in advance what the full production will be. This is a benefit performance in support of the Edmonton Food Bank. All proceeds will be donated to the Food Bank and the wonderful people they serve. In random order, the participating companies are:Good Women Dance Collective, Free Will Players, Workshop West, Guys In Disguise, Rapidfire, L’Uni, Thou Art Here, Shadow Theatre, Catalyst Theatre, Twin Flames, Ready Go, House of Hush, Azimuth Theatre, Firefly Theatre & Circus, Northern Light, Mile Zero Dance, Teatro Live, Girlbrain, Theatre Prospero, BatRabbit Collective. There is a single performance split over two evenings, and hosted by Edmonton's favourite comedy troupe, Marv n' Berry!! October 7th: Act 1 Scene 1 – Act 3 Scene 3 In random order, Guys In DisguiseShadow TheatreReady Go Theatre Workshop WestCatalystThou Art HereL'UniTheatreFreewillBatRabbit CollectiveRapid Fire Theatre October 8th: Act 3 Scene 4 – Act 5 Scene 2. In random order, Twin FlamesHouse of Hush BurlesqueNorthern Light TheatreTheatre ProsperoFireflyGirlbrainGood Women Dance CollectiveAzimuth TheatreTeatre LiveMile Zero Dance All GST and admin fees are included in the ticket price.

subvenue Westbury Theatre

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The Spinsters

Cinderella’s Ugly Stepsisters. This time, it’s their ball.  The Ugly Stepsisters cordially invite you back to the Palace, just like the good old days. Doesn’t everyone love a ball? The pageantry, the elegance, the romance… but their ball, their rules, and the world’s most infamous stepsiblings are ready to dish the dirt. What scandals hide within the glittering facade? What was Cinderella really like? Are the stepsisters really vapid? Vindictive? … Victims?  The Spinsters is a seductive feast featuring mesmerizing movement, magical dresses, and stunning shadow puppetry. It’s a deliciously disruptive dark comedy for adults brought to life by some of the most innovative designers and creators from across Western Canada.  Season Bundle This show is part of our 2023/24 Season bundle. Click here for details on how to receive a special bundle discount; see the whole season at a reduced price.

subvenue Westbury Theatre

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The Velveteins

The Velveteins w. guests. Tickets $24 advance, $30 at the door.

subvenue The Aviary

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Truth & Agony, Boneyard, Musing & Goryalice

Truth & Agony (Saskatoon)  Boneyard  Musing (Calgary)  Goryalice Tickets $15 in advance, $20 at the door.

subvenue The Aviary

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Von Bieker & His Small Tones w. The Fallow Years & Ryan Carnduff

Von Bieker & His Small Tones The Fallow Years Ryan Carnduff Tickets $20 advance, $25 at the door.

subvenue The Aviary

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Vástádus eana/The Answer is Land

Community and kinship between people, with nature and with the earth we all share, are the main themes of Vástádus eana/ The answer is land. The choreography is inspired by demonstrations, Sami spiritual practices and formation dance.Written specially for the performance by composer and professor of yoik, Frode Fjellheim, the polyphonic yoik works as a supportive pillar throughout the work. Fjellheim showcases the breadth of yoik and a new way of working with polyphonic yoik.

subvenue Westbury Theatre

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