PHOTOS BY LESTER COHEN ; JERI HEIDEN ; ZACKERY MICHAEL ; COURTESY WINSPEAR CENTRE ; EDMONTON FOLK MUSIC FESTIVAL ; LIVE NATION ; NORTHLANDS ; UNIVERSAL MUSIC CANADA |
HERITAGE FESTIVAL AUGUST 5 – 7 Celebrating over 100 cultures , this annual festival features non-stop music and dancing , cultural demonstrations , and incredible costumes . Come hungry , as you ’ ll want to sample the dozens of traditional dishes served at each tent . Bring the young ones to the Kids Pavilion , where they ’ ll learn about cultural diversity through crafts and games ! Hawrelak Park , free admission ; visit heritagefest . ca for more information .
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K . D . LANG AUGUST 19 & 20 Satisfy that “ Constant Craving ” and see this national treasure live ! Lang has been a life-long activist , as she became a champion of gay rights after coming out in 1992 and also fights for animal rights . You ’ re sure to enjoy an evening of beautiful music , as this singersongwriter has collaborated with top artists including Roy Orbison , Elton John , and Anne Murray . Jubilee Auditorium , 7:30 pm , $ 39.50 – $ 119.50 ; call 1-855-985-500 or visit ticketmaster . ca for tickets .
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FRINGE FESTIVAL AUGUST 17 – 27 Take in “ A Midsummer Night ’ s Fringe ” at this annual theatre festival , which is the largest and oldest of its kind in North America ! Over 1,200 performances fill more than 50 indoor and outdoor venues in Old Strathcona and around the city . Don ’ t miss the Late Night Cabaret taking place most nights of the Fringe ! Various venues , cost varies per show ; visit fringetheatre . ca for tickets .
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SYMPHONY UNDER THE SKY AUGUST 31 – SEPTEMBER 3 End your summer with music under the stars at this four-day festival ! Led by conductor Bob Bernhardt , the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra will change things up each evening with classical scores , Hollywood hits , and contemporary songs . The final night concludes with Tchaikovsky ’ s majestic 1812 Overture ! Hawrelak Park , $ 25 –$ 135 ; call 780-428-1414 or visit winspearcentre . com for tickets .
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FOLK FESTIVAL
Leon Bridges and Rhiannon Giddens headline this blissful , outdoor festival filled with international and local folk and bluegrass musicians . ( pg 37 )
ONEREPUBLIC
It ’ ll be too late to “ Apologize ” to yourself if you miss hearing this pop rock band perform songs , including “ Counting Stars .” ( pg 36 )
GUNS N ’ ROSES
Nicknamed “ the most dangerous band in the world ,” these heavy metal rockers will play over 30 years of tunes for their Not In This Lifetime Tour . ( pg 34 )
AUGUST
MELISSA ETHERIDGE
The “ Come to My Window ” and “ I ’ m the Only One ” singer will perform her folk rock hits at this intimate evening ! ( pg 36 )
CANADIAN DERBY
Don your largest hat and celebrate the 88th and final running of this Thoroughbred horse race at Northlands Park ! ( pg 39 )
DIE ANTWOORD
Arfrikaans for “ the answer ,” this South African rap duo will perform catchy singles such as “ I Fink U Freeky ” and “ Banana Brain .” ( pg 34 )
SPOON
Get ready to go Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga as you hear songs from this American rock band ’ s new album , Hot Thoughts . ( pg 36 )
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