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A grassy island in a river, connected to shore by covered bridges, under a pink and blue sky
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Weekend agenda: Sept. 22-24, 2023

This weekend offers an outdoor shopping experience, a welcome-back to the Copper and Blue, a stroll along the North Saskatchewan, a plant exchange, a park opening, and a celebration of tiny films.

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A smiling woman in a floppy hat and denim dress sits beside some flowers
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Coming up this week: Sept. 18-22, 2023

Events this week include an AI discussion for board directors, a peek at tech ideas in development, a film festival's opening night, an exploration of some wild history, and a focus on Black-owned businesses in Western Canada.

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Women with bikes stand in front of the stores at Edmonton's Manchester Square
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Weekend agenda: Sept. 15-17, 2023

Opportunities this weekend include the ultimate fandom event, a radically open arts festival, a peek under the ETS hood, a celebration of community, a bike ride with a message, and a look at a berry with historical significance.

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A group of people gather to listen to a speaker at a podium with the words "Carbon Capture Canada" behind
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Coming up this week: Sept. 11-15, 2023

Opportunities this week include a carbon-capture convention, a plant-protein discussion, a meeting of data-science minds, a tasty and nostalgic pop-up, and a panel on climate-centred jobs in Edmonton.

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Two people on mountain bikes look down at a field of tents and bikes, with the Rossdale plant in the background
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Weekend agenda: Sept. 8-10, 2023

This weekend's activities include festivals for mountain bikes, wildlife, and murals, a bicycle donation drive, celebrations of food and art, and a community listening session.

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The Namayo Avenue High Level Streetcar behind a sign showing its schedule
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Coming up this week: Sept. 5-8, 2023

It's a short week, but there's a lot going on, with business-oriented sessions on due diligence, Silicon Valley investment, startup mistakes, and quantum technology, plus a cask party on rails and an art walk.

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Bicycles riding past the Chinese Garden with the Tawatinâ Bridge in the background
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Upcoming events: Aug. 18-Sept. 4, 2023

While Taproot takes a short break to rejuvenate, here are some of the festivals, performances, exhibits, workshops, get-togethers, and other events you may want to add to your calendar between now and Labour Day.

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People sit at several long dining tables outdoors, with a sign reading "Feast on the Field"
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Coming up this week: Aug. 14-18, 2023

This week sees the start of this year's Fringe. Other events include a ride through the river valley, a chance to help a family festival, a couple of outdoor fundraisers, and a gathering of innovators.

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A smiling woman in a feathery, sequined carnival costume participates in a parade down an Edmonton street
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Weekend agenda: Aug. 11-13, 2023

This weekend offers a night market, a celebration of Caribbean culture, a chance to swap treasures, a rainbow river float, a film and discussion on anti-Asian racism, and a sleepover under the stars.

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