Where Edmonton Magazine July/August 2017 | Page 10

REDX TALKS
JULY
STREET PERFORMERS
FESTIVAL
Roving artists take over
Churchill Square with a
variety of talents, including
magic, comedy, puppetry,
juggling, and more! (pg 37)
SEVEN MUSIC FEST
Catch headliners The Strumbellas, The
Rural Alberta Advantage,
and Frazey Ford
at this one-day
outdoor music
fest in St. Albert!
(pg 36)
MATCHBOX TWENTY
& COUNTING CROWS
Two of the 90s biggest
hit makers have teamed
up for this A Brief History
of Everything Tour that
promises a night of
nostalgia and epic
performances. (pg 36)
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I HEARD
ABOUT YOUR
MURDER
JULY 13–29  Is betrayal the sincerest
form of flattery? In this new comedic
thrill ride by playwright Stewart
Lemoine, everyone is suspect as an
adroit group of characters cast doubt
and suspicion on each other. Get
ready to laugh your head off with this
joke-filled show about murder and
mayhem. Varscona Theatre, $23–$37;
visit yeglive.ca for tickets.
BOB DYLAN
JULY 19  With a plethora of the world’s
top honours—including a recent Nobel
Prize in Literature and a Presidential
Medal of Freedom in 2012—this
American poetic singer-songwriter
is one of the most influential in the
last five decades. Dylan has become
synonymous with civil rights and anti-
war movements, with anthems like
“Blowin’ in the Wind” and “The Times
They Are A-Changin.” Rogers Place,
$49.50–$89.50; call 1-855-985-5000
or visit ticketmaster.ca for tickets.
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INTERSTELLAR RODEO
This intimate festival features some of the
best indie folk, rock, and blues musicians
in the lovely outdoor setting of Hawrelak
Park. (pg 37)
ED SHEERAN
Stop “Thinking Out Loud”
and buy your tickets to
see this ginger-haired
singer-songwriter perform
hits from his most recent
album, ÷.
(pg 34)
BRUNO MARS
Hear the synth-heavy
R&B of the “24K Magic”
singer who will treat
you to an evening of
“Uptown Funk”! (pg 34)
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K-DAYS RODEO
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JULY 21–23  The best cowboys,
cowgirls, and rodeo animals will
descend on the capital city for the
richest one-head rodeo in North
America! In its inaugural year, this
exciting rodeo will feature seven
events, including saddle bronc,
bull riding, and tie-down roping
with a $400,000 purse on the line.
Admission to the rodeo is included with
your K-Days gate admission. Northlands
Coliseum, $15; call 1-855-985-5000 or
visit ticketmaster.ca for tickets.
WILLIAMS;
QUEEN + ADAM LAMBERT
This American Idol runner-up
joins this legendary band to
perform some of their best
hits, including “Another One
Bites the Dust” and “We Are
the Champions.” (pg 36)
JULY 6  Hear Indigenous perspectives
on food and enjoy a local feast that
celebrates Edmonton’s heritage and
culinary roots! Curated by Shane
Chartrand, executive chef of Sage
Restaurant, this half-day of incredible
dishes from local chefs and talks from
international Indigenous speakers,
including Sean Sherman of The Sioux
Chef, will broaden your views on food
security and Indigenous rights. River
Cree Resort and Casino, $50–$100;
visit redxtalks.org for tickets.