Events Roundup
April 30, 2026
This week, we're highlighting an event pick by Taproot reporter Colin Gallant. Colin recommends the 2026 Edmonton Arts Prize Presentation, which awards music, visual art, film, and literature.
2026 Edmonton Arts Prize Presentation
📅 Monday, May 4 6:30 PM
📍 Garneau Theatre
Join us for an evening of celebration and connection at the 2026 Edmonton Arts Prize Presentation! Gather at Metro Cinema to recognize some of our city's most exciting artistic talents and their work in music, visual art, film, and literature.
Here's what Colin had to say:
"I've interviewed many of the nominees for these prizes, and while I won't tell you who I'm rooting for, I'm stoked that Edmonton Arts Council gives cash prizes to the winners and the runners-up. Art is literally not a contest, and these awards reflect that. This event is free to attend and takes place at one of our most special venues, the Garneau Theatre, so there's little excuse not to show up and cheer on the incredible artists who make our city a more interesting place to live."
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Better together: community impact
Support local causes at a variety of benefit events:
- May 1: Standing Free Edmonton - a cinematic Ukraine fundraiser starting at 7:30pm at Ukrainian Youth Unity Complex
- May 1-30: Best of Brunch YEG at various locations
- May 6: Canvas for Hope Fundraising Luncheon starting at 11am at Winspear Centre
- May 6: Be Brave Luncheon starting at 11:30am at Edmonton Convention Centre
- May 7: The Taste & Silent Auction starting at 7pm at Devon Community Centre
Fate is forged in fire
Siegfried is an epic coming-of-age story, where a young hero sets out to discover the world and who he is meant to become. Edmonton Opera brings this monumental story to the intimate Maclab Theatre at the Citadel, where you'll feel the full force of Wagner's music and the human story at its centre. See it on May 25, 27, 29, or 31.
Happening this week
Here are some events happening in the next seven days:
- April 30: Nerd Nite Edmonton #92: Hypnotism, Insect Moms, and Space Travel starting at 7:30pm at Fringe Theatre Arts Barns
- May 1: Federal Spring Economic Update Luncheon with Minister Olszewski starting at 12:30pm at Edmonton Chamber of Commerce
- May 1: Urbanism in Times of War and Crisis starting at 5pm at University of Alberta (North Lecture Theatre)
- May 1: Glow Bike Ride starting at 8pm at Garneau Lamp
- May 1-9: Jane's Walk at various locations
- May 2-3: Reptile Expo at Enjoy Centre
- May 5: Climate Cafe starting at 6pm at Earth's Refillery Coop
- May 5: Crime Prevention Event starting at 6:30pm at St. Maria Goretti Catholic Elementary School
- May 6: Democracy's Second Act - Author Talk starting at 7pm at Musée Héritage Museum
Jane's Walk
📅 May 1 to May 9
Jane's Walk is an annual festival of free citizen-led walking conversations inspired by Jane Jacobs.
Upcoming
And here are some upcoming events to keep in mind:
- May 9: Edmonton Bike Swap at Alberta Aviation Museum
- May 11-14: Housing Forward: 2026 Prairies Affordable Housing Summit at Edmonton Convention Centre
- May 29-June 1: International Children's Festival of the Arts at St. Albert Place
Visit the Taproot Edmonton Calendar for many more events in the Edmonton region.
This roundup was sponsored by Tycoon Events.
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