Where Edmonton Magazine January/February 2018 | Page 11

CANOË VOLANT
FEBRUARY
FEBRUARY 2 & 3  Based off the legend
of a French nobleman who’s cursed
to wander the night skies in a flying
canoe, this nighttime winter festival
blends Indigenous and French-
Canadian arts and culture. Wander the
lit ravine and take in live folk music,
roasted bannock, and incredible art
sculptures. Dress for the weather as
the festival's also outdoors. Mill Creek
Ravine & La Cité Francophone, Free;
visit flyingcanoevolant.ca for more
information.
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HMS PINAFORE
FEBRUARY 3, 6 & 9  Set sail on
an adventure with the quirky
cast of this beloved Gilbert and
Sullivan operetta! When a low-
class sailor falls for the captain’s
daughter, mayhem ensues as the
two lovebirds try to elope in this
delightful production reimagined in
the extravagant 1920s Jazz age—and
it's filled with plenty of foot-tapping
choreography! Jubilee Auditorium,
$20–$160; call 780-429-1000 or
visit edmontonopera.com for tickets.
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THE WOMEN
In this dark comedy,
a woman’s bubble
of affluence is under
threat of popping when
her best friend delivers
scandalous news about
her husband. (pg 26)
POPNOLOGY
Go “Back to the Future” to
check out the DeLorean
Time Machine and other
cool props from your
favourite pop-culture hits
at this exhibit! (pg 26)
CRYSTAL SHAWANDA
Winner of a JUNO
Award for Aboriginal
Album of the Year, this
singer-songwriter will
electrify you with her
soulful and traditional
country sound. (pg 24)
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GREATEST
TEAM
AVENGED SEVENFOLD
This American heavy metal band will
perform soul-shaking hits from their
surprise-released seventh studio album,
The Stage. (pg 24)
FEBRUARY 11  As part of the NHL’s
Centennial Celebration, over 3.6 million
fans voted the 1984–85 Edmonton
Oilers the “Greatest NHL Team of All
Time.” To celebrate, Wayne Gretzky,
Mark Messier, and more greats will
host an intimate evening retelling
their legendary journey. Long-time
Oilers fans are in for a treat as they
re-experience the team’s history!
Rogers Place; visit nhl.com for more
information.
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MAMMA MIA!
FEBRUARY 17 – MARCH 18  Here
we go again! Experience all of your
favourite ABBA hits—from “Dancing
Queen” to “Gimme! Gimme!
Gimme!”—in this crowd-pleasing
musical. Despite not knowing her
father, Sophie wants him to walk her
down the aisle, so she invites three
men to her wedding that she believes
may be him. This fantastic show will
chase away your winter blues! Citadel
Theatre, $35–$120; call 780-425-1820
or visit citadeltheatre.com for tickets.

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DREAMWORKS
IN CONCERT
Hear the Edmonton
Symphony Orchestra
perform beloved scores
from your favourite
children’s films,
including Shrek, How to
Train Your Dragon, and
Kung Fu Panda! (pg 24)
SERENA RYDER
Don’t ask yourself
“What I Wouldn’t Do” to
see this energetic indie
artist’s show—just go to
hear incredible new hits
from her recent album,
Harmony! (pg 24)
MOMIX
This awe-inspiring
dance troupe will
bring you to the surreal
landscape of the American
Southwest in Opus Cactus,
which blends shadow, humour,
and the human body. (pg 24)
JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2018 // where.ca

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