May 1 to June 27
Latitude 53’s latest exhibit, Artist Civil Service, features the work of four local artists, exploring creative work and civic life — created through an experimental program that employs artists in civil service part time.
May 1
Get your jazz fix at Miles, Monk, N’ More! at the Yardbird Suite. Led by Ryan Simmons and Tony Flanagan, this one night performance brings together some of Edmonton’s best musicians playing jazz’s biggest hits.
May 2 to 24
Cyrano de Bergerac at the Citadel is a new interpretation of the 18th century play, bringing a fresh perspective to the timeless story of love, poetry and identity.
May 3 to 13
The Edmonton Jewish Film Festival runs this month, featuring nine documentaries, shorts and feature films online and in person at Fort Edmonton Park’s Capitol Theatre.
May 8 to 9
The Wildrose Antique Collectables Sale is a vintage lover’s dream. Get items appraised, browse the collector displays and meet other antique enthusiasts.
May 8 to 10
Ballet Edmonton closes their season with Lumen, featuring new works choreographed by Diego Ramalho and the artists of Ballet Edmonton.
May 8 to 10
The Odd Bird Art and Craft Fair is back at the Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre. Browse items from more than 70 Alberta-based artists and creators, and pick up something weird and wonderful.
May 9 to 10
Celebrate Mother’s Day with brunch on the Edmonton Riverboat. Doesn’t mom deserve a memorable day on the river? Just make sure she doesn’t get seasick.
May 9
Time to get weird. PepperMUNT Late Night Cabaret at the Walterdale Theatre offers a night of experimental theatre and live music.
May 10
Alberta-born singer Rae Spoon plays the Aviary this month, bringing their unique alt-country voice and evocative lyrics to the stage.
May 10
Dad jokes are so last year — Mom Jokes at Rapid Fire Theatre is here for one night only.
May 14 to October 8
The 124 Street Grand Market returns with more than 60 vendors, food trucks and live music.
May 16 to October 10
It’s officially farmers market season. The Downtown Farmers’ Market returns. Best of all? You can stroll the market with your dog and a to-go beer from one of 104 Street’s many restaurants and bars.
May 16
Catch Edmonton film Heat Score at the Metro Cinema this month. Squint and you might recognize some of the filming locations.
May 16
Don Berner’s Big Band presents Elbows Up: A Tribute to Canadian Big Band Jazz featuring a program of compositions by Canadian composers.
May 17
Red Light Comedy at the Grindstone Theatre is a new kind of standup show — where the audience has the power to vote the comedians off the stage.
May 19 to 24
From Cradle to Stage at the Walterdale Theatre brings nine new plays by Edmonton writers to the stage. Catch one of these new works — it could be the next big thing in theatre.
May 20
Edmonton Public Library’s Forward Thinking Speaker Series brings bestselling author Louise Penny to Edmonton for a conversation with journalist Mellissa Fung, about their new book The Last Mandarin.
May 22 to 24
The Winspear presents Carmina Burana, along with the world premiere of an Edmonton Symphony Orchestra commissioned piece.
May 22
Dig out your Vans and skinny jeans — DJ Katie Sutton is spinning all your nostalgic favourites, from My Chemical Romance to Yellowcard, at Emo Night at the Starlite Room.
May 23 to 24
Calling all Lego enthusiasts — Northern Bricks is a family-friendly celebration of all things Lego, with displays, vendors and food trucks.
May 29 to 30
UFest is a two-day celebration of Ukrainian culture, food and art. Take in performances, workshops and all the pyrohy you can eat.
May 29 to June 1
Laugh and learn with the whole family at the International Children’s Festival of the Arts in St. Albert.
May 29
The Riverhawks season opener against the Wenatchee Applesox kicks off another summer of baseball in Edmonton.
May 31
Pro Coro Canada closes their season with Ice: Voices for a Frozen World, with Edmonton Young Voices. Explore the world of chamber music through these new compositions on the theme of climate change.
