Events Roundup
March 5, 2026
This week, we're highlighting an event pick by Taproot curator/reporter, Stephanie Swensrude. Stephanie recommends The Shoe Project a national initiative that amplifies the voices of Canadian immigrant and refugee women through storytelling.
The Shoe Project
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Saturday, March 7 7:30 PM
š Gateway Theatre
Presented by SkirtsAfire in partnership with YWCA Edmonton, with support by Workshop West Playwrights' Theatre who was the first to bring this project to Edmonton. Shoes accompany us on our journeys. They are with us wherever we go, they say who we are, where we came from, and where we are going. These performances will open your heart and transform your perceptions of what it means to be Canadian.
Here's what Stephanie had to say:
"I was blown away when I watched The Shoe Project during last year's festival. The immigrant and refugee women told stories that are funny, heartbreaking, and inspiring. It's an important initiative that gives a voice to those who deserve more representation."
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Nourishment and community
Celebrate the flavour of our community:
- March 6: She Leads Brunch starting at 9am at Westin Edmonton
- March 7: Gastronomic workshop of the Multicultural Gastronomic Table program starting at 1:30pm at 17416 115 Street NW
- March 8: International Women's Day Mini Retreat starting at 10:45am at Prairie Garden and Adventure Farm
- March 8: Bikes & Brunch - Mood Cafe starting at 11am at Mood Cafe
- March 10: Naija Pastry Pop-Up starting at 5pm at Lochi Afro Nija
- March 11-22: Edmonton Dining Week at various locations
- March 12: More than a Meal: Lessons from "Right to Food" Models starting at 12pm at The Rock Soup Greenhouse and Food Bank
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Happening this week
Here are some events happening in the next seven days:
- March 6: The Unachievable starting at 6pm at Flight Deck Sports Bar
- March 6: 2026 Annual Shevchenko Lecture starting at 6:30pm at University of Alberta ICE Engineering Incubator
- March 7: Book Launch with Lyndsay Wasko starting at 11am at Audreys Books
- March 7: Our Community, Our Responsibly - Annual Fundraising Iftar starting at 4:15pm at ARCA Banquet Facility
- March 9: Emerging Leaders: NextGen Night Mentorship Event starting at 4:30pm at Campio Brewing Co.
- March 9: Green Drinks - March starting at 7pm at The Buckingham Pub
- March 10: Paths to the Top: Women Leaders in Conversation starting at 12pm at Brew and Bloom
- March 11: Chrysalis Connects starting at 5pm at Vi's for Pies
- March 11: Leading With Purpose: Stronger Leaders, Businesses & Careers starting at 6:30pm at Aura Cocktail Bar
- March 12: YBG Kick- off starting at 4pm
Our Community, Our Responsibility - Annual Fundraising Iftar
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Saturday, March 7 4:15 PM
š ARCA Banquet Facility
Let's come together around a shared responsibility to care for our neighbours and strengthen our community.
Upcoming
And here are some upcoming events to keep in mind:
- March 12-14: Igloofest at Fan Park
- March 18: Venture Pilots: Built World Tech Showcase at Edmonton Unlimited
- March 21: ArtBus 2026 at Allard Hall
Visit the Taproot Edmonton Calendar for many more events in the Edmonton region.
This roundup was sponsored by Tycoon Events.
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