Events Roundup
May 7, 2026

Request Programme speaks volumes without a sound

This week, we're highlighting an event pick by Taproot co-founder Karen Unland. Karen recommends Request Programme, a wordless performance featuring actors from the past 50 years of Northern Light Theatre history.

Request Programme

📅 April 30 to May 16
📍 Fringe Theatre Arts Barns

This wordless performance will be played by 17 actors from the past 50 years of Northern Light Theatre history, ranging in age from their 20s to their 80s. A different show every night.

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Here's what Karen had to say:

"You will not see the show I did, as Vanessa Sabourin's turn in this gut-punch of a production was one-night-only, as is the case for every actress tapped to silently perform the events of an evening, accompanied by the meaningful music of 10 Edmonton chanteuses. It's a must-see at least once; twice if you're braver than me."

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Mother's Day

Gatherings to celebrate the diverse roles of moms:

May 8: Kappella Kyrie Slavic Chamber Choir presents "Among Women" starting at 7:30pm at St Josaphat's Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral
May 9: Motorcycle Ride for Mom starting at 8am at Blackjacks Roadhouse
May 9: Творчий майстер-клас до дня матері (Art Workshop for Mother's Day) starting at 4pm at Ukrainian Hub
May 9: Motherless Day starting at 7pm at Felice Cafe
May 10: Mother's Day Royal Brunch starting at 9:30am at Northeast River Valley Park
May 10: Mother's Day at the Garden starting at 10am at University of Alberta Botanic Garden
May 10: High Tea with a Twist: Mother's Day High Tea starting at 11am at Halo Bar and Bistro
May 10: Community Cooks: Nepalese Cuisine - Mother's Day Momo starting at 12pm at Dovercourt Community Hall
May 10: Mothers Day at Felice starting at 1:30pm at Felice Cafe
May 12: A Night With Libby Ward & Honest Motherhood starting at 7pm at Daisy Chain Book Co. (High Street)

Happening this week

Here are some events happening in the next seven days:

May 8: Dark Matters: Science is Dope starting at 7pm at TELUS World of Science - Edmonton
May 9: Edmonton Bike Swap starting at 8am at Alberta Aviation Museum
May 9: Get Ready in the Park starting at 10am at Edmonton EXPO Centre
May 9: Jane's Walk: Bike Ride to Blatchford and Beyond starting at 10:30am at 102 Avenue and 110 Street NW
May 9: Helping Kids When Things Feel Hard: Community Information Fair & Symposium starting at 11am at Edmonton Public Library (Stanley A. Milner)
May 9: The Strategists Live starting at 7:30pm at St. Andrew's United Church
May 11: Rough Cut Comedy - Weekly Comedy Showcase starting at 8:30pm at River City Revival House
May 12: Opening Ceremony Reception starting at 5:30pm at Art Gallery of Alberta
May 12: Book Launch: Marika and the Auction starting at 7pm at Audreys Books

Opening Ceremony Reception

📅 Tuesday, May 12 5:30 PM
📍 Art Gallery of Alberta

Join us to celebrate the launch of Edmonton's FascinAsian Film Festival with welcome messages from festival leadership, dignitaries, performance by Kita no Taiko, and delicious food including MSSM Edmonton's famous Toro Handroll and Daifuku prepared on site.

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