Events Roundup
May 14, 2026
This week, we're highlighting an event pick by Taproot reporter Colin Gallant. Colin recommends the Stories & Reflections exhibit launch event, which includes a panel discussion about about Vietnamese heritage, culture, and identity.
Stories & Reflections - Where We Came From (and where we go from here): A Vietnamese Art & Heritage Exhibit
📅 Sunday, May 17 2:30 PM
📍 ArtsHub Creative Studios
Join us for a panel discussion featuring speakers sharing Stories & Reflections about Vietnamese heritage, culture, and identity. Take in the exhibit before or after the formal speaking program. Light refreshments are also included.
Here's what Colin had to say:
"I trust Jessica Truong and Linda Hoang to bring the noise when they put on events. They blend lived experience with curiosity in a way that always satisfies. They know that Edmonton wouldn't be Edmonton without the contributions our Vietnamese community has made, and this exhibit — which is on until June 8 — is a living document of that."
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Outdoor market season begins
Vibrant outdoor markets to visit:
- May 14: Grand Opening: 15 Seasons of Local Love starting at 4pm at 124 Grand Market
- May 16: Edmonton Downtown Farmers' Market starting at 10am on 104 Street
- May 16: Fairytale Bloom Market starting at 11am at Alberta Aviation Museum
- May 16: Big Spring Bike Sale starting at 11am at Bike Edmonton Downtown
- May 17: Callingwood Farmers' Market starting at 10am at Callingwood Farmers' Market
- May 19: Beverly Farmers' Market starting at 3pm at Riverview Crossing Mall
- May 20: Night Market starting at 6pm at Downtown St. Albert
- May 21: 124 Grand Market: Thursdays at 108 starting at 4pm at 124 Grand Market
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Happening this week
Here are some events happening in the next seven days:
- May 15: Lion Dance with Silent River Kung Fu starting at 6pm at Stony Plain Public Library
- May 16: Sprouts: New Play Festival for Kids starting at 12:30pm at Fringe Theatre Arts Barn
- May 16: Jaunt to the Countryside: Exclusive Anohka Whisky Tasting starting at 6pm at Anohka Distillery
- May 16: Edmonton Stingers vs. Winnipeg Sea Bears starting at 7pm at Edmonton EXPO Centre
- May 16-18: Season Opening Weekend at Arts and Heritage St. Albert
- May 17: Cranky's Bike Shop X Patricia Street Deli Ride starting at 11am
- May 17: The Sinners Cabaret – Half Way to Halloween Celebration starting at 6pm at Starlite Room
- May 19: Alberta at the Crossroads starting at 9am at Lister Centre
- May 20: Celebrate a Year of Parachutes for Pets starting at 5pm at Parachutes for Pets
- May 20: Reimagining Bystander Intervention starting at 6pm at Earth's Refillery Coop
- May 20: The Dating Debrief starting at 7:30pm at Hearth Co-work and Co-wellness
Grand Opening: 15 Seasons of Local Love
📅 Thursday, May 14 4:00 PM
📍 124 Grand Market
Grand Markets are back for a 15th season, launching with a vibrant community celebration that will include live music, balloons, face-painting, food trucks, and more.
Upcoming
And here are some upcoming events to keep in mind:
- May 26: Voices of Hope at ATB Entrepreneur Centre
- May 28: Nerd Nite Edmonton #93 at Fringe Theatre Arts Barns
- May 29-31: Edmonton Drag Festival at Edmonton Churchill Square
Visit the Taproot Edmonton Calendar for many more events in the Edmonton region.
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