May 5 to 7
Over 130 crafty makers of things will be lining the yellow brick behemoth for Signatures’ Butterdome Craft Sale. You never know what to expect at this one — whether it’s beaded bracelets, hand-smithed metalwork (custom-forged daggers, anyone?), there’s always something to pique your interest at this market.
May 5 to October 10
This month, people will line up for blocks (Lego ones) for the world’s largest display of Lego brick art. Over 100 works from artist Nathan Sawaya will be displayed at Telus World of Science, including brick re-creations of Michelangelo’s “David,” Van Gogh’s “Starry Night,” Da Vinci’s “Mona Lisa” and even a 20-foot T-rex skeleton. Don’t miss out on this blockbuster.
May 6
Free comic book day is the first Saturday of May every year, and in the wake of a pandemic and Wizards Comics in Garneau closing, it’s more important than ever to get out there and support local purveyors of Nerd-dom. What does free comic book day entail? It’s in the name: Independent comic book stores across the city will give out free copies of special-issue comics to anyone who drops by. We’re going to check out Rolling Tales to get in on the superhero action.
May 6 to 28
How does a 2007 viral YouTube video of 1,500 dancing inmates in a Philippines prison end up as a musical? That answer comes from the dramatic genius of Filipino-Canadian creators Romeo Candido and Carmen De Jesus. Prison Dancer is a humorous and lively show that will bring some conviction to The Citadel Theatre.
Until May 7
This month, the world’s largest dino event brings wild family adventures to the Edmonton Expo Centre. Jurassic Quest features a number of exciting pre-historic exhibits, including ancient ocean dwellers and a life-size, 15-metre-long Megladon! Sink your teeth into some adventure before these terrible lizards skip town.
May 16
Meet the innovators from our May innovation issue and get inside information on the things that matter to you. This panel, moderated by Real Talk host, Ryan Jespersen, will give insight into topics such as ethical AI, kind divorce, and a sleep device that will give you peace of mind. Get your early bird tickets now.
May 19
While the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra is often home to the old classics of music, this event will focus on something different — the new. A collection of young orchestral composers will make their debut plunge into Winspear’s hallowed halls with Dark Patterns, a performance exploring innovative movements and structures in a timeless form.
May 19 to 20
Sashay away to Evolution Wonderlounge to see a member of drag race royalty bring her class and sass to the runway. Lady Camden, a runner-up for RuPaul’s Drag Race (s14), will perform May long weekend along with Colin Bae, Divinity of Angel, El Rey del Sol, and Romulus.
May 23 to 26
Concerned about AI? Worried about losing out to new robot overlords? Take these new tech developments into your own hands and learn more about AI from expert keynote speakers and industry professionals curated by Amii. Building off last year’s success, Upperbound 2023 is poised to be Canada’s largest convergence of AI researchers and professionals. Register for some of the free community-hosted events, or buy a ticket to engage with the keynotes and talent mixer.
May 25
Campio Brewing and House of Hush Burlesque partner to provide a new kind of boudoir beer experience by pairing five performers with Campio’s own signature brews for a frothy full-bodied burlesque show.
May 25
The folks from The Common are putting a bunch of kegs from Blindman Brewing and Irrational Brewing in the High-Level Bridge Streetcar for an extremely Edmonton experience over the North Saskatchewan. The Street Car Cask Parties are back and set to run several times featuring different breweries from May till October.
