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With so many international issues vying for attention Linda Hoang focus us on what's happening in and around Edmonton is a welcome reminder.
Readers of my posts will probably recognize the name of Linda Hoang. Linda Hoang is the person behind the informative and popular Lindork's Lists which highlights happenings in and around Edmonton. In addition to her posts on Lindork's Lists Linda has just added a post relating to her first few months experience as a new mom and parent.
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Things To Do This Week
Things to do this week: Heritage Festival, CATVIDEOFEST, River Watch Eco Floats, and more!
Travel the world at the Heritage Festival (Edmonton EXPO Grounds)
My favourite food festival of the year—Heritage Festival—returns this long weekend (Aug 5-7) at a new location the Edmonton EXPO Grounds / Borden Park. This three-day multicultural celebration features food, displays and cultural performances and this year is their 50th anniversary! Find food-on-sticks from all sorts of regions around the world (and more lol). I’ve actually been asked to be one of their judges so I am looking forward to sharing my favourite picks (watch for that on social media!)
Catch one of many music festivals happening around town (various locations)
Ahead of Edmonton Folk Fest (next week), there are a ton of other music festivals happening around the city this week! Consider checking out the Blueberry Musical Festival in Stony Plain or the Pigeon Lake Music Festival both happening Aug 4-6, or Big Valley Jamboree in Camrose (Aug 3-6)
Dance it up at Disco in the Park (Louise McKinney Riverfront Park)
Okay this also counts as a music festival but I thought I’d break it out on its own since it’s in Edmonton proper. Check out the line-up and get tickets for Disco in the Park! New this year there will also be roller disco!!
Book a River Watch EcoFloat (North Saskatchewan River)
The River Watch Institute of Alberta is back this summer with Ecofloats! Join the city's certified and official river guides as they take you on a safe, fun and personalized rafting experience down the North Saskatchewan River. It's a great guided intro to river activities, well priced with lots of date options but they do sell out fast so be sure to snag August spots before they're gone.
Check out the CAT VIDEO FEST (The Metro Cinema, 8712 109 St.)
CATVIDEOFEST is a compilation reel of the latest and best cat videos, shared on the big screen at The Metro Cinema this Aug 5 and 7, in partnership with Community Cats Edmonton (who will receive a portion of ticket sale!) Having fun. Helping cats. Don't miss this!
Pick up some gifts at Stationary Store Day (Majesty & Friends, 12024 107 Ave)
Majesty & Friends in Manchester Square is hosting a Stationary Store Day event on Aug 5 from 11-5 p.m. There will be swag bags for the first 25 attendees, free gift wrapping, greeting card design station, cotton candy, local makers, a raffle and more! Perfect for stationary lovers. Plus you can get 10% off with my code LINDORK!
Cheer on the Edmonton Stingers in their Playoff Game!
The Edmonton Stingers (our local basketball team!) is doing SO well—they’ve made it to the playoffs again this year and the first playoff game is this Friday. Although not in Edmonton, there will be an Official Watch Party at 1ST RND. It's from 6-9 p.m. on Fri, Aug 4 (game starts at 7 p.m.) Unfortunately no other playoff games will take place in Edmonton but can’t wait for next year!
Below is the the latest Lindork's LIst to help keep you informed of what's happening this week in Edmonton.
Below is is the latest issue of Linda Hoang's Lindork's list that includes an many things to do Canada Day and the coming week.
Linda Hoang posts a weekly list of things to do, food to eat and other news of interest to Edmontonians and visitors to Edmonton.
I post the lists here and you can subscribe to the list by going to the site.
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The title is from the latest issue of Linda Hoang's "Lindork's List" which is a great way to stay tuned to what is happening in and around Edmonton in following week. Now that the weather has warmed up there's more to do and enjoy in Edmonton.
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Lindork’s Lists #161 – Laser Show, Local Chocolates, Guide To Vietnamese Cuisine In Edmonton And More!
Newsletter for March 29-April 4, 2023
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Things to Do This Week
We’re still in a pandemic! In general, please stay home if sick, mask up, get boosted, etc.
Things to do this week: Taylor Swift Laser Show, Spring on the Square, an Orchid Fair, and more!Check out the Taylor Swift Laser Show (TELUS World of Science)
The TELUS World of Science is showing Taylor Swift Laser Shows starting this week. The hour-long show “takes Taylor Swift’s biggest hits and brings them to life in dazzling laser light.” Shows run weekends through May.
Catch Spring on the Square festivities (Sir Winston Churchill Square)
From Noon to 4 p.m. daily this week for Spring Break, the Edmonton Arts Council is hosting Spring on the Square—FREE, family-friendly drop-in activities at Churchill Square with live DJs, giant games and more.
Take in the annual Orchid Fair Show & Sale (Enjoy Centre, St. Albert)
The Orchid Society of Alberta’s Annual Orchid Fair Show & Sale runs March 31-April 2 at the Enjoy Centre. This is the largest event of its kind in western Canada with over 15,000 square feet of displays and sales area plus 15 local and international vendors.
Go on a Paranormal Tour at Fort Edmonton Park
Fort Edmonton Park’s Paranormal Tours wraps up soon (April 12). Get tickets to learn the fundamentals of paranormal investigations and become an expert ghost hunter as you investigate Fort Edmonton Park’s most haunted hotspots and hear their best-kept ghost stories.
Check out the inaugural Ukrainian Film Festival (Metro Cinema)
Get tickets for the inaugural Ukrainian Film Festival in Edmonton (UFFE) running March 31-April 2, featuring a selection of Ukrainian films that have been acclaimed by world critics and have won various international awards.
It’s the final weekend for Pride & Prejudice at the Citadel Theatre
It’s your last chance to catch one of literary history’s most famous couples comes to life in this modern take on Jane Austen’s most famous works: Pride and Prejudice at the Citadel Theatre. Performances wrap up April 1.
Here’s a few more markets taking place this weekend:
Crafters to the Rafters Spring Handmade Market – runs April 1 & 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Heritage Park Pavilion in Stony Plain. Free to attend.
Curated Collective Local Market – runs March 31 (7-10 p.m.) & April 1 (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.) at Sparrow Lane in Spruce Grove. Free to attend.
Hazeldean Eggcellent Easter Market – runs April 1 from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 9630 66 Ave. Free admission / donations to Food Bank are encouraged. Includes Easter Scavenger Hunt.
Got an Edmonton area event, virtual event, or something coming up you think my readers would be interested in knowing about? Let me know!