March 1
The Aviary brings together Caelin Rivers, Amanda Penner, Angela Begin and Avery Jane for a night of enchanting folk, pop and singer-songwriter tunes.
March 1 to 8
Nuova Vocal Arts brings Anne of Green Gables to life in a musical adaptation of the beloved Canadian novel.
March 5 to 15
SkirtsAfire Festival shines a spotlight on women in the arts in Edmonton — from music to comedy to theatre. Venues across the city host performances and workshops highlighting the groundbreaking work of artists across the capital region.
March 6
The Cacao Conservatory at the Muttart features a talk on chocolate by Jacek Chocolate Couture — of course followed by a tasting.
March 6 to 7
Edmonton’s Craft Beer Festival brews up a party. Bringing together breweries, distilleries and cocktail companies from across Canada with local restaurants, this is the place to find your new favourite beer.
March 7 to 8
Nosh Food Fest gathers more than 100 food vendors from across the province so you can sample some of Alberta’s best food — and shop local all year round.
March 7 to April 12
The Wizard of Oz takes the stage at the Citadel Theatre. Re-experience the magic of the yellow brick road with the whole family this month.
March 11 to 22
If it’s been a while since you dined downtown (or even if it hasn’t), Downtown Dining Week is back to reacquaint you with the bars, eateries and cafes that make central Edmonton shine.
March 12
Support local theatre while enjoying an iconic film — Baz Luhrmann’s Romeo + Juliet. The Metro Cinema screens the classic tale as part of a fundraiser for the Freewill Shakespeare Festival that keeps the stage lights on.
March 12 to 14
What began as a Montreal tradition has expanded west for the first time — Igloofest brings electronic music stars to the Ice District for a three-day wintertime party.
March 13
Practice your swing and raise money for women in need at the Swing for WINGS Golf Classic. Join in some friendly competition at Country Club Tour (CCT) World of Golf for this indoor tournament and raise funds for women escaping domestic violence.
March 13 to 14
The Winspear pays tribute to the divas of the stage with Leading Ladies of Broadway. Featuring hits from West Side Story, Wicked and The Phantom of the Opera, three powerhouse vocalists, alongside the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra, bring iconic songs and characters to life.
March 14 to Aug. 9
Alberta-based printmaker, painter, photographer and performance artist John Will’s retrospective, Born in the U.F.O., opens at the Art Gallery of Alberta this month with an exhibition of his playful, text-based works satirizing contemporary life.
March 15
Blending Inuktitut language and indie and folk music, Elisapie brings her unique voice to the Arden Theatre.
March 15
Catch cult classic The Princess Bride at the Capitol Theatre in Fort Edmonton Park.
March 20
Roots-swing duo Over the Moon plays the New Moon Folk Club this month. Hailing from the foothills of the Rockies, Over the Moon brings cowboy country to the stage with an impressive array of acoustic instruments and stirring vocals.
March 21
Artbus takes riders through downtown’s artsy side. Discover eight of the city’s best galleries and artist-run spaces — with special art-themed buses to take you to each venue.
March 21
Vancouver-based hybrid electronic artist Anika brings her experimental beats to the Starlite Room, combining raw lyricism and music that pulls from genres as diverse as dub, post-punk and psychedelic rock.
March 21
Don Berner (Top 40 ‘13) and the Don Berner Big Band present The Titans of Tenor Vol. 1 at the Stanley Milner Library’s Muttart Theatre. Celebrating the music of tenor saxophone greats like John Coltrane, Joe Henderson and Lester Young.
March 21
Female-fronted Love Empire plays at the Yardbird Suite this month, bringing together seasoned, Juno-winning artists and budding musicians to create a contemporary sound, inspired by the reggae greats.
March 23
Of course, this is our favourite event on the list — Edify’s Best Restaurants brings together more than 20 of the city’s top eateries for a night of local bites and beverages.
March 25
Who doesn’t love noodles? Noodle Mania Fest serves up tasting plates — from ramen to pad see ew to pho — from local Asian restaurants.
March 26
Learn to preserve photos, letters and cards from professional archivists and conservators at the Royal Alberta Museum’s Museum Skills Workshop: Preserving Your Prized Possessions.
March 27
Discover the magic of early music with Edmonton Chamber Music Society. Ayreheart Early Music Band brings ancient instruments to the modern stage.
March 28
A new kind of tasting pops up at local chocolate maker Delavoye. This sake and chocolate pairing with Sakegami takes guests through the process of chocolate making and sake brewing — and of course, you’ll get to taste everything.
