Altered By Mom (Toronto,ON) w. Marissa Burwell (Regina,SK) @ The Aviary! Tickets $15 in advance, $20 at the door.
The Aviary
Buddie (YVR) w. You, Me & Zach + Pearly Moon (solo) @ The Aviary! Doors @ 7:30 $15 advance // $20 @ the door
The Aviary
Kris Alvarez and her family invite you to tune in to a variety show with a little more colour: Burnt Sienna, Kris’ 4-year theatre project, brings audiences together for an evening of conversation, food, humour, and heart with prairie artists, thinkers, and entertainers from diverse backgrounds. Developed and Presented with Curtain Razors. For more information about them and their work, click HERE By purchasing tickets to this event, you consent to sharing your contact information with Common Ground Arts Society. Should you wish to withdraw your consent, please contact Common Ground Arts at https://commongroundarts.ca/contact/.
Backstage Theatre
Canadian Parks & Wilderness Society Winter Celebration @ The Aviary! 'Shimmering Creeks & Rivers' - Dress up in blues, silver & sequins!
The Aviary
Caylie G PROM @ The Aviary! Doors @ 7:30 $22 Advance // $27 @ the door
The Aviary
Coda Club w. Lucky Keith + You, Me & Zach @ The Aviary! Doors at 7:30 $15 advance // $20 @ the door
The Aviary
Daniel James McFadyen w. guests @ The Aviary! Doors @ 7:30 $20 advance // $25 @ the door.
The Aviary
Delta '88 w. Side Hustle @ The Aviary! Doors at 7:30 $20 advance // $25 @ the door
The Aviary
Experience the heart and soul of Mexico at Eternal Love: A Mariachi Tribute to Día de los Muertos, an unforgettable evening that brings music, tradition, and community together under one roof. Led by the powerful sounds of Mariachi Loco Edmonton, a vibrant nine-piece ensemble joined by local dancers, this celebration comes alive with the rhythms of mariachi, the beauty of traditional dance, and the spirit of remembrance. Guests will be immersed in the magic of a breathtaking ofrenda, savor authentic Mexican food, enjoy a rich Mexican chocolate tasting, explore a Mexican art exhibition with a glamcam twist, sip on a signature tequila cocktail, and browse unique local vendors. To close the night, DJ Teqnic takes the stage, transforming the celebration into an electrifying dance floor. For one night only, Edmonton will be filled with the colors, sounds, and soul of Día de los Muertos—an extraordinary tribute you won’t want to miss. Early Bird: Save $5.00 per ticket if you purchase before October 14th! To apply the discount, add a Full Price ticket to the basket.
Westbury Theatre
A Diaspora Diaries Collective production co-presented by Common Ground Arts and Mile Zero Dance. Amaya is an immigrant, a daughter of immigrants, and a granddaughter of immigrants. She hasn’t been there for most of her family’s biggest moments. But now, after missing out on a funeral and receiving life-changing news, she has to decide if that is the future she wants for herself and her new family. How did those who came before decide to leave everything that they knew behind? Did they ever regret their decision? And how can she find out when most of them are now gone? But the veil is thin, and sometimes, all you need to do to have your questions answered is ask. Created by Elisa Marina Mair-Sánchez By purchasing tickets to this event, you consent to sharing your contact information with Common Ground Arts Society. Should you wish to withdraw your consent, please contact Common Ground Arts at https://commongroundarts.ca/contact/.
Mile Zero Dance
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 and Festival Producer Andrew Grose, with host Rob Baldson, this show also features four of our 2025 headliners with L.A.’s Monique Marvez, L.A.’s John Wing, Saskatoon’s Kelly Taylor, and Calgary’s Faris Hytiaa. All our comedians come to this show to watch it with you, and we usually throw a few of them on stage. This is our 2025 “must see” show, and it will sell out fast!
Westbury Theatre
First Gen w. Pails/Buckets & MadJohn @ The Aviary! Doors @ 7:30 $15 advance // $20 @ the door
The Aviary
HAIDEE: 'Out of Time' Live @ The Aviary! Tickets $20 in advance, $25 at the door.
The Aviary
Halloween Eve Coffin Shaker!! @ The Aviary! Doors at 7:30 $20 advance // $25 @ the door
The Aviary
Hermitess w. Aaron Parker & Brenna Lowrie @ The Aviary! Tickets $15 in advnace, $20 at the door.
The Aviary
Hi-Light Festival: 2026 Fundraiser! w. Tatara, Vargouille, Petrichord & Lucky Keith. Tickets $17.00 in advance, $25.00 at the door.
The Aviary
Joce Reyome @ The Aviary! Doors @ 6:00 $15 advance.$20 @ the door.
The Aviary
Jolie Laide Album Launch w. Nina Nastasia @ The Aviary! Tickets $20 in advance, $25 at the door.
The Aviary
JCL Productions presents: Julianna Riolino @ The Aviary! Doors @ 7:30 $25 advance // $30 @ the door.
The Aviary
Lacerator w. äffordable housing, Bog Walker & Ringworm @ The Aviary! Doors @ 7:30 $15 advance // $20 @ the door.
The Aviary
Nicolas, 20, and Julie, 57, live next door to each other on the third floor of an apartment building. Through their continuous interactions on the landing, an unlikely friendship blossoms, strengthening with time. Nicolas is in the prime of his life and, unexpectedly, Julie’s life is close to its end. As doors of opportunity open and close, they become attached to each other without realizing it. A play that is bright and full of tender moments, contemplates loneliness, intergenerational relationships, and compassionate death.
SERVUS Credit Union Théâtre
Lucas Wentworth w. Lothar Myck & The City Lights + Suspended License @ The Aviary! Doors @ 7:30 $15 advance // $20 @ the door.
The Aviary
Noise Café Season 3 Opener @ The Aviary! Doors @ 7:30 $15 advance // $20 @ the door
The Aviary
Pearly Moon w. Pallor, Chic Chameleon & Victor Lawrence @ The Aviary! Doors @ 7:30 $15 advance // $20 @ the door.
The Aviary
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.
SERVUS Credit Union Théâtre
Red Ram EP Release w. Quintessonics & Gourd @ The Aviary! Tickets $15 in advance, $20 at the door.
The Aviary
St. Arnaud w. The Ashley Hundred & Sam The Living @ The Aviary! Tickets $20 in advance, $25 at the door.
The Aviary
We are thrilled to present Play the Fool’s newest variety show – The Chaos Cabaret! With these fools, the evening is sure to spiral into chaos… Hosted by Alex Dawkins With Musical Accompaniment by Mary-Lee Bird Featuring: Alexa Elser Annalyn Kind Rainer Pearl-Styles Ivan Guevara Garcia and Mariza-Fernanda Iturbe Anastasia Maywood and Krista Lin Viktoria Kibblewhite and Liam Sievwright
Westbury Theatre
The Fugitives (Vancouver) Tickets $20 in advance, $25 at the door.
The Aviary
This festival favourite is back! Play the Fool’s Rookie Mentorship Program showcase features six works from emerging clowns, physical comedy artists, and experienced performers experimenting in a new style. Join us as these artists take their idea from concept to stage.
Westbury Theatre
Join us for laugh-yourself-silly shenanigans at the Play the Fool Festival Spectacular Cabaret! We never know what they will get up to when our favourite fools take the stage to entertain and amaze. Featuring: Franco Correa Sophie May Healey LeTabby Lexington Erin Pettifor Aidan Laudersmith Jacqueline Russell Anna Pratch Christine Lesiak & Ian Walker Lauren Johnson
Westbury Theatre
Tough Guy follows a group of friends as they navigate the aftermath of a shooting at Aria, a queer nightclub. They’re all nursing wounds, visible and invisible, and are thrown into further turmoil when their friend Emerson, a rising star in the independent film scene, comes back home to film a documentary about the shooting. How do we go on when the unthinkable happens? What does it mean to point a camera at a catastrophe? How does queerness endure, time and time again? Winner of the 2025 Westbury Family Theatre Award and the 2025 Alberta Playwriting Competition, Tough Guy is at once an excavation of a tragedy and a celebration of the tenacity of queer joy. It’s gripping, visceral, sometimes hilarious, sometimes heartbreaking, always unapologetic. CAST Mel BahniukMichelle DiazJasmine HopfeMarguerite LawlerAutumn Strom CREATIVE TEAM Playwright/Producer - Hayley MoorhouseDirector - Brett DahlDramaturg - Evan MeddStage Manager - Jess HaightProduction Manager - Liv BungeSet/Lighting Designer - Lieke den BakkerSound Designer - Kena LeónProjection Designer - Ian Jackson Persistent Myth Productions engages professional Artists who are members of Canadian Actors’ Equity Association under the terms of the INDIE 3.0. Image Description: The word "Tough" is projected on a black background 3 times. The words are stacked one on top of the other, in all caps and a bright red neon font. In front of the words there is a distorted image of a person screaming. They have shoulder length black hair and are wearing black clothes. Their hands are in fists at their sides. Photo Credit: Brianne Jang Image featuring Jasmine Hopfe
Backstage Theatre
Virgo Rising (Winnipeg) w. Smokey & O.D. Beresford @ The Aviary! Doors @ 7:30 $15 advance // $20 @ the door.
The Aviary
Wine Lips w. guests Tickets $22 in advance, $28 at the door.
The Aviary
Woodhawk (YYC) w. Hydracat, Quit It! (YYC), Delorean, Synesthesia, Pushing Violet & Gnostic Fever @ The Aviary! Tickets $20 in advance, $25 at the door.
The Aviary
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.
SERVUS Credit Union Théâtre
Altered By Mom (Toronto,ON) w. Marissa Burwell (Regina,SK) @ The Aviary! Tickets $15 in advance, $20 at the door.
The Aviary
Buddie (YVR) w. You, Me & Zach + Pearly Moon (solo) @ The Aviary! Doors @ 7:30 $15 advance // $20 @ the door
The Aviary
Kris Alvarez and her family invite you to tune in to a variety show with a little more colour: Burnt Sienna, Kris’ 4-year theatre project, brings audiences together for an evening of conversation, food, humour, and heart with prairie artists, thinkers, and entertainers from diverse backgrounds. Developed and Presented with Curtain Razors. For more information about them and their work, click HERE By purchasing tickets to this event, you consent to sharing your contact information with Common Ground Arts Society. Should you wish to withdraw your consent, please contact Common Ground Arts at https://commongroundarts.ca/contact/.
Backstage Theatre
Canadian Parks & Wilderness Society Winter Celebration @ The Aviary! 'Shimmering Creeks & Rivers' - Dress up in blues, silver & sequins!
The Aviary
Caylie G PROM @ The Aviary! Doors @ 7:30 $22 Advance // $27 @ the door
The Aviary
Coda Club w. Lucky Keith + You, Me & Zach @ The Aviary! Doors at 7:30 $15 advance // $20 @ the door
The Aviary
Daniel James McFadyen w. guests @ The Aviary! Doors @ 7:30 $20 advance // $25 @ the door.
The Aviary
Delta '88 w. Side Hustle @ The Aviary! Doors at 7:30 $20 advance // $25 @ the door
The Aviary
Experience the heart and soul of Mexico at Eternal Love: A Mariachi Tribute to Día de los Muertos, an unforgettable evening that brings music, tradition, and community together under one roof. Led by the powerful sounds of Mariachi Loco Edmonton, a vibrant nine-piece ensemble joined by local dancers, this celebration comes alive with the rhythms of mariachi, the beauty of traditional dance, and the spirit of remembrance. Guests will be immersed in the magic of a breathtaking ofrenda, savor authentic Mexican food, enjoy a rich Mexican chocolate tasting, explore a Mexican art exhibition with a glamcam twist, sip on a signature tequila cocktail, and browse unique local vendors. To close the night, DJ Teqnic takes the stage, transforming the celebration into an electrifying dance floor. For one night only, Edmonton will be filled with the colors, sounds, and soul of Día de los Muertos—an extraordinary tribute you won’t want to miss. Early Bird: Save $5.00 per ticket if you purchase before October 14th! To apply the discount, add a Full Price ticket to the basket.
Westbury Theatre
A Diaspora Diaries Collective production co-presented by Common Ground Arts and Mile Zero Dance. Amaya is an immigrant, a daughter of immigrants, and a granddaughter of immigrants. She hasn’t been there for most of her family’s biggest moments. But now, after missing out on a funeral and receiving life-changing news, she has to decide if that is the future she wants for herself and her new family. How did those who came before decide to leave everything that they knew behind? Did they ever regret their decision? And how can she find out when most of them are now gone? But the veil is thin, and sometimes, all you need to do to have your questions answered is ask. Created by Elisa Marina Mair-Sánchez By purchasing tickets to this event, you consent to sharing your contact information with Common Ground Arts Society. Should you wish to withdraw your consent, please contact Common Ground Arts at https://commongroundarts.ca/contact/.
Mile Zero Dance
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 and Festival Producer Andrew Grose, with host Rob Baldson, this show also features four of our 2025 headliners with L.A.’s Monique Marvez, L.A.’s John Wing, Saskatoon’s Kelly Taylor, and Calgary’s Faris Hytiaa. All our comedians come to this show to watch it with you, and we usually throw a few of them on stage. This is our 2025 “must see” show, and it will sell out fast!
Westbury Theatre
First Gen w. Pails/Buckets & MadJohn @ The Aviary! Doors @ 7:30 $15 advance // $20 @ the door
The Aviary
HAIDEE: 'Out of Time' Live @ The Aviary! Tickets $20 in advance, $25 at the door.
The Aviary
Halloween Eve Coffin Shaker!! @ The Aviary! Doors at 7:30 $20 advance // $25 @ the door
The Aviary
Hermitess w. Aaron Parker & Brenna Lowrie @ The Aviary! Tickets $15 in advnace, $20 at the door.
The Aviary
Hi-Light Festival: 2026 Fundraiser! w. Tatara, Vargouille, Petrichord & Lucky Keith. Tickets $17.00 in advance, $25.00 at the door.
The Aviary
Joce Reyome @ The Aviary! Doors @ 6:00 $15 advance.$20 @ the door.
The Aviary
Jolie Laide Album Launch w. Nina Nastasia @ The Aviary! Tickets $20 in advance, $25 at the door.
The Aviary
JCL Productions presents: Julianna Riolino @ The Aviary! Doors @ 7:30 $25 advance // $30 @ the door.
The Aviary
Lacerator w. äffordable housing, Bog Walker & Ringworm @ The Aviary! Doors @ 7:30 $15 advance // $20 @ the door.
The Aviary
Nicolas, 20, and Julie, 57, live next door to each other on the third floor of an apartment building. Through their continuous interactions on the landing, an unlikely friendship blossoms, strengthening with time. Nicolas is in the prime of his life and, unexpectedly, Julie’s life is close to its end. As doors of opportunity open and close, they become attached to each other without realizing it. A play that is bright and full of tender moments, contemplates loneliness, intergenerational relationships, and compassionate death.
SERVUS Credit Union Théâtre
Lucas Wentworth w. Lothar Myck & The City Lights + Suspended License @ The Aviary! Doors @ 7:30 $15 advance // $20 @ the door.
The Aviary
Noise Café Season 3 Opener @ The Aviary! Doors @ 7:30 $15 advance // $20 @ the door
The Aviary
Pearly Moon w. Pallor, Chic Chameleon & Victor Lawrence @ The Aviary! Doors @ 7:30 $15 advance // $20 @ the door.
The Aviary
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.
SERVUS Credit Union Théâtre
Red Ram EP Release w. Quintessonics & Gourd @ The Aviary! Tickets $15 in advance, $20 at the door.
The Aviary
St. Arnaud w. The Ashley Hundred & Sam The Living @ The Aviary! Tickets $20 in advance, $25 at the door.
The Aviary
We are thrilled to present Play the Fool’s newest variety show – The Chaos Cabaret! With these fools, the evening is sure to spiral into chaos… Hosted by Alex Dawkins With Musical Accompaniment by Mary-Lee Bird Featuring: Alexa Elser Annalyn Kind Rainer Pearl-Styles Ivan Guevara Garcia and Mariza-Fernanda Iturbe Anastasia Maywood and Krista Lin Viktoria Kibblewhite and Liam Sievwright
Westbury Theatre
The Fugitives (Vancouver) Tickets $20 in advance, $25 at the door.
The Aviary
This festival favourite is back! Play the Fool’s Rookie Mentorship Program showcase features six works from emerging clowns, physical comedy artists, and experienced performers experimenting in a new style. Join us as these artists take their idea from concept to stage.
Westbury Theatre
Join us for laugh-yourself-silly shenanigans at the Play the Fool Festival Spectacular Cabaret! We never know what they will get up to when our favourite fools take the stage to entertain and amaze. Featuring: Franco Correa Sophie May Healey LeTabby Lexington Erin Pettifor Aidan Laudersmith Jacqueline Russell Anna Pratch Christine Lesiak & Ian Walker Lauren Johnson
Westbury Theatre
Tough Guy follows a group of friends as they navigate the aftermath of a shooting at Aria, a queer nightclub. They’re all nursing wounds, visible and invisible, and are thrown into further turmoil when their friend Emerson, a rising star in the independent film scene, comes back home to film a documentary about the shooting. How do we go on when the unthinkable happens? What does it mean to point a camera at a catastrophe? How does queerness endure, time and time again? Winner of the 2025 Westbury Family Theatre Award and the 2025 Alberta Playwriting Competition, Tough Guy is at once an excavation of a tragedy and a celebration of the tenacity of queer joy. It’s gripping, visceral, sometimes hilarious, sometimes heartbreaking, always unapologetic. CAST Mel BahniukMichelle DiazJasmine HopfeMarguerite LawlerAutumn Strom CREATIVE TEAM Playwright/Producer - Hayley MoorhouseDirector - Brett DahlDramaturg - Evan MeddStage Manager - Jess HaightProduction Manager - Liv BungeSet/Lighting Designer - Lieke den BakkerSound Designer - Kena LeónProjection Designer - Ian Jackson Persistent Myth Productions engages professional Artists who are members of Canadian Actors’ Equity Association under the terms of the INDIE 3.0. Image Description: The word "Tough" is projected on a black background 3 times. The words are stacked one on top of the other, in all caps and a bright red neon font. In front of the words there is a distorted image of a person screaming. They have shoulder length black hair and are wearing black clothes. Their hands are in fists at their sides. Photo Credit: Brianne Jang Image featuring Jasmine Hopfe
Backstage Theatre
Virgo Rising (Winnipeg) w. Smokey & O.D. Beresford @ The Aviary! Doors @ 7:30 $15 advance // $20 @ the door.
The Aviary
Wine Lips w. guests Tickets $22 in advance, $28 at the door.
The Aviary
Woodhawk (YYC) w. Hydracat, Quit It! (YYC), Delorean, Synesthesia, Pushing Violet & Gnostic Fever @ The Aviary! Tickets $20 in advance, $25 at the door.
The Aviary
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.
SERVUS Credit Union Théâtre