Animethon is a Japanese Animation (“anime”) themed festival held annually in the city of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. We have expanded our focus beyond screening anime and now also include voice actor guests from North America, musical acts from North America and Japan, improvisation groups, as well as various related activities such as gaming, costume contests, …
Come Home to Vegreville! With tons to see and do make sure you don’t miss the Vegreville Country Fair this summer. Whether it’s your child’s first ride on the midway, the pounding hooves at the chuckwagon races, a majestic display of horses, or a rousing night of entertainment in the Grandstand, you’re sure to …
A Canadian musical about a truly remarkable family legacy of redemption. An orphaned teenager finds himself scamming on the city streets before being placed in the care of an elderly widow in a rural farming community. Through a dramatic change of scenery and unfamiliar acts of kindness, he discovers purpose, belonging and the love of …
Beginning in 1980 with one staff and 300 volunteers, the Edmonton Folk Music Festival has grown and matured to become one of the leading folk festivals in the world. Now boasting a volunteer force of over 2000, the festival in a not-for-profit society dedicated to bringing in the best of folk music from around the …
A mother’s struggle with chronic depression inspires her child’s life-changing mission: to create a list of Every Brilliant Thing to prove life is worth living. The task evolves into a profound exploration of life’s ups and downs and as the child grows into adulthood, the list grows too. With warmth, humour, and an interactive twist, …
A vibrant Caribbean community in Edmonton & Western Canada, to showcase their infectious music, energetic performances, savory cuisine, and share the vibrant spirit of the Caribbean with the wider community. Join us in the heart of downtown Edmonton for our 3 day event. We will immerse you in the history, traditions, and contributions of the …
There have been so many music legends throughout the decades from all corners of popular music. From rock and roll, to glitzy pop, and even country music, their voices and song writing skills made the world take notice. Every one of these legends, at some point throughout decades past, held the title of most played …
Get ready to laugh until your sides hurt with Ed Bassmaster and Tony Dabas, two comedic powerhouses bringing their unique talents to the stage! Ed Bassmaster is a YouTube sensation with over 2.8 million subscribers who can’t get enough of his laugh-out-loud sketches and unforgettable characters. Whether he’s playing the awkward “Mumbles” or the hilariously clueless “Teste,” Ed’s knack for creating …
Returning to the Varscona stage after two decades, Neil Simon’s classic comedy of mismatched roommates brings the season to a riotous close. When fastidiously domestic Felix exits his marriage with no new home in sight, he finds himself rooming with the irascible Oscar, a divorced dad with a pronounced attachment to slovenliness. Their battles escalate …
