Every Thursday
No need to improvise your plans — just say “yes and” to Thursday Night Improv at the Grindstone Theatre. Some of Edmonton’s best up-and-coming and established improvisers come together for a laugh-out-loud weekly show.
April 1 and 2
You’ll hear more than the sound of silence on this journey through The Music of Simon and Garfunkel. Travel back to the groovy tunes of the ’60s and ’70s with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra for this special performance.
April 2
A little history with your wine never hurts. RGE RD hosts a night of wine and menu pairings, accompanied by storytelling from winemaker Mikel Belasco, whose family’s winery dates back to the 1800s.
April 3
Bzzz! Grab a coffee and learn how to make your garden friendly for pollinators of all kinds at the Edmonton Valley Zoo’s Spilling the Beans On… conservation conversations series.
April 4
Learn to cook Steakhouse Favourites with Kathryn Joel at Get Cooking. From appetizers to dessert, bring a friend or your sweetie and learn to cook up a steakhouse-worthy dinner (and eat it, too!).
April 4
Juno-nominated singer-songwriter Ndidi O (Ndidi Onukwulu, pronounced In-DEE-dee On-OOK-whoo-loo) takes the stage at the New Moon Folk Club at St. Basil’s Cultural Centre. Blending genres from roots to soul to blues, Ndidi O’s soulful voice has been heard across the world — and in Edmonton this month.
April 4 to 6
You don’t need any tattoos to get into the Edmonton Tattoo and Arts Festival. But with contests, entertainment and on-site tattooing, you might just leave the weekend with some fresh ink.
April 5
From Jersey Shore to playing nightclubs all over the world, DJ Pauly D knows how to get everyone on the dance floor — and now he’s playing the Fan Park. Gym, tan, laundry… then grab some tickets to dance the night away.
April 7
We’re a little biased, but this might be the food event of the season! Taste dishes from over 30 of Edmonton’s Best Restaurants at Edify’s can’t-miss event. Indulge in cocktails and sample the best of the local culinary scene.
April 7
One of the world’s top concert pianists, Angela Hewitt, plays the Winspear Centre this month, as the Edmonton Chamber Music Society celebrates its 70th year.
April 9 to 15
Edmonton Opera’s Aquarius: Song of the Stars at the Zeidler Dome immerses audiences in an opera performance like no other. Seriously, this is a truly one-of-a-kind experience. Sit back, watch the stars and take in the sounds of beloved opera classics at the Telus World of Science.
April 9 and 13
Wondering how to impress your date with how cultured and cool you are? Anime Expo Cinema Nights Presents special 40th anniversary screenings of beloved futuristic anime Vampire Hunter D at Metro Cinema.
April 12
As everyone scrambles to buy more local and avoid American products, now is a great time to shop from local artisans and Indigenous makers. Métis Crossing hosts its annual Easter Artisan Market just in time to stock up on gifts from the Easter bunny.
April 13
Remember that scene in Ghost with the pottery wheel? Please don’t recreate it in this class — just focus on making some pottery. Get crafty at Viva Clayworks’ Make Your Own To-Go Coffee Cup workshop.
April 13
Physical media is not dead. Roll up your sleeves and do some crate digging at the Edmonton Record Fair. You’ll find records, CDs, cassettes and music memorabilia on offer at this sale at the Northgate Lions Recreation Centre.
April 15 and 29
Finally, a cocktail event for the sober and sober-curious. Mix up your own seasonal mocktail with the folks at Spilt as they host their Mocktail Herb Garden classes. Craft three herbaceous, alcohol-free cocktails and learn about the history and symbolism of each herb.
April 18
A little Canadian content for your Friday night? Beloved Canadian indie pop-rock band, Stars, plays Union Hall this month.
April 18
Delavoye’s events almost never make Edify‘s 25 Things To Do — because they’re always selling out before we can include them! Don’t miss your chance to indulge in the chocolate shop’s candlelit fondue experience.
April 18
This Good Friday, experience the beauty of chamber choir performing Brahms and the spirit of the Easter season at the Pro Coro Concert at First Presbyterian Church.
April 18-19
The city’s largest and longest running beer festival, the Edmonton International BeerFest, is back this April. Sample beers from more than 100 breweries and nosh on some fare from local restaurants. Just don’t indulge so much that you miss the local bands playing all weekend.
April 18 to 19
Downtown Defrost marks ten years of the beloved dance music festival in Churchill Square, marking (we hope?) the end of cold weather in the city.
April 19
Of everything on this list, this is the event that will teach you how to really impress your dad. Get ready for barbecue season with this Pitmaster Fundamentals class. Master the art of low and slow cooking and enjoy some Southern barbecue.
April 21
It’s getting hot in here! Nelly: Where the Party At Tour at Rogers Place is the perfect throwback concert, with special guests Ja Rule and Chingy. Turn that baseball cap backwards and get down like it’s 2002.
April 22
Tired of your night sky photos looking like a grainy mess? Learn how to actually capture the stars (instead of just aggressively adjusting the brightness) in a hands-on workshop with Albertan photographer Carmen Therriault. Bring your camera, tripod and a charged battery — because the cosmos won’t pose twice.
April 27
We love our river valley — and what better way to enjoy it than with a little exercise? Between 5km, 10km and half marathon lengths, there’s something for every ability at the Run the River spring challenge. Cap off your run with a barbecue and a stop in the beer gardens at Re/Max Field.
