Events Roundup
Oct. 15, 2026
This week, we're highlighting an event pick by Taproot curator/reporter Stephanie Swensrude. Stephanie recommends Hedda Gabler | by Henrik Ibsen, where Hedda Gabler is drawn into a destructive web of past relationships and manipulation as her desperate pursuit of control leads to unravelling lives and tragic consequences.
Hedda Gabler | by Henrik Ibsen
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Oct. 14 to Oct. 17
š Timms Centre for the Arts
The honeymoon is over, and Hedda Gabler is already bored with her husband and the respectable life he represents. Caught between longing and constraint, Hedda is drawn into a tightening web of influence, jealousy, and control when figures from her past re-enter her orbit. As carefully constructed lives begin to unravel, Hedda's search for agency exposes the thin line between autonomy and annihilation.
Here's what Stephanie had to say:
"Hedda is often called the 'female Hamlet' because of the demanding nature of the complex role. Though it's not specifically a Halloween play, what could be more scary than being trapped in a marriage to a mediocre man? As the weather cools and the nights lengthen, take a step into Hedda's restless world."
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Page-turning events
Gather with fellow story lovers at these literary events:
- Oct. 16-29: STARFest at St. Albert Public Library (Downtown)
- Oct. 17: Triangularity starting at 9:30am at Citadel Theatre
- Oct. 17: Book Launch with Douglas Roche and the Hon. Thomas Lukaszuk staring at 3pm at Audreys Books
- Oct. 18: The Polyglot starting at 4:30pm at Citadel Theatre
- Oct. 20: Book Launch: Ways of Listening starting at 7pm at Magpie Books
- Oct. 20: Carol Off in Conversation starting at 7pm at Audreys Books
Chill in the heart of festival city
Bundle up and check out the Winterval festivities and events on 104 Street this November! Come enjoy the Brasstastics, DJs, roving entertainers, fairies, photo stations, street hockey, Santa, food and more. We give it a full chef's kiss, and you will too!
Visit edmontondowntown.com/winterval to find out more!
Happening this week
Here are some events happening in the next seven days:
- Oct. 15: Second Life: The Social Agency of Dead Bodies in Medieval Communities starting at 6:30pm at Strathcona County Museum and Archives
- Oct. 16-17: Inspire and Awaken at Westin Edmonton
- Oct. 16-18: The Witchery Market at Acacia Hall
- Oct. 17: Battery Creek Trail Fall Walk starting at 10am at Battery Creek Trailhead
- Oct. 17: Stories That Echo: The Artivism Cohort Showcase starting at 11am at Edmonton City Hall
- Oct. 17: Fortnight to Fright Night Halloween Dance Party starting at 9pm at Earth's Refillery Coop
LitFest
š Oct. 14 to Oct. 18
LitFest is a festival where writers share true stories. Every October, we invite authors to the stage to tell what they know and challenge us with their ideas.
- Oct. 18: interVivos Presents: A Referendum Affair starting at 2pm at 9910
- Oct. 18-25: Edmonton Games Week at various locations
- Oct. 19: Green Drinks starting at 7pm at The Buckingham Pub
- Oct. 19-23: Small Business Week at various locations
- Oct. 20: Thoughtful Tuesday - Code Red: An Exploration of Degrowth Economics starting at 6pm at Earth's Refillery Coop
- Oct. 22: Resource Connect 2026 starting at 10am at Edmonton Convention Centre
- Oct. 22: Get Ready in the Neighbourhood starting at 7pm at Evansdale Community League Hall
Love, Lies, and a Very Busy Barber
He cuts hair, fixes love lives, and gets pulled into one very complicated romance. Meet Figaro in The Barber of Seville, a fast, funny comedy packed with secret love, outrageous disguises, and plans that go spectacularly off track.
With dazzling voices and the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra, it's a seriously fun night out. Nov. 5 and 7 at the Jubilee. Two nights only.
For your long-term planning
And here are some upcoming events to keep in mind:
- Oct. 30: The Headless Carrot Halloween Party at The Carrot Community Arts Coffeehouse
- Nov. 5: Heart of Chrysalis Fundraising Event at Chateau Louis Hotel & Conference Centre
- Nov. 6: 37th Annual ASTech Awards Gala and Innovation Showcase at Westin Edmonton
- Nov. 10: Book Launch with John Geiger starting at 7pm at Audreys Books
- Nov. 12: Startup TNT: Top 5 Finale Night starting at 6pm at Citadel Theatre
- Nov. 21: Make Believe Ball starting at 6pm at Fairmont Hotel Macdonald
- Nov. 22-24: Canadian Innovation Conference at Edmonton Convention Centre
Visit the Taproot Edmonton Calendar for many more events in the Edmonton region.
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