Where Edmonton Magazine September/October 2017

Y ENTERTAINMENT TANGO FIRE Sep 27 & 28 — The Alberta Ballet welcomes the ever-talented and mesmerizing performers of the Tango Fire Company. From Buenos Aires, Argentina, the dance company will bring an extraordinary and sensual tango performance to open the Alberta Ballet's 51st season. Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, 11455-87 Ave., 780-427-2760. albertaballet.com Map 1-D4 S events, activities, demonstrations, workshops, and performances throughout the city. Various venues, 780- 415-0281. culture.alberta.ca/culturedays performances, film screenings, plays, shopping, art displays, and literary readings. 118 Ave. between 91 St. and 94 St., 780-471-1580. kaleidofest.ca Map 1-D3 N BREAKOUT WEST Sep 13 – 17 — Celebrating its 15th year, BreakOut West is a four-day music conference and three-day festival that honours Western music artists. Various venues. breakoutwest.ca LITFEST: EDMONTON'S NONFICTION FESTIVAL Oct 12 – 22 — LitFest is Canada's only creative nonfiction festival, showcasing literary talent through a variety of panels, workshops, and presentations with local and internationally renowned writers. Various venues, 780- 498-2500. litfestalberta.com FAIRS & EXHIBITIONS DREAMSPEAKERS FILM FESTIVAL Sep 20 – 23 — Filmmakers, performers, BRIDAL FANTASY Oct 15 — The Enjoy and artists host this six-day celebration premier event in the city for one- family-friendly of Indigenous culture, art, and heritage stop wedding planning! Watch entertainment at with screenings of some of the finest professionally choreographed fashion the Kaleido Family Indigenous films, events, and industry shows featuring the latest in bridal Arts Festival from workshops. Metro Cinema at the gowns, bridesmaid dresses, and formal Garneau, 8712-109 St., 780-425-9212. September 15-17! wear. Plus, browse a variety of vendors dreamspeakers.org Map 1-D4 S for all your wedding resources like (below) bouquets, venues, décor, guest favours, EDMONTON INTERNATIONAL FILM catering, cakes, and more. Whether you FESTIVAL Sep 28 – Oct 7 — Now one of five know exactly what you want for your big day or Oscar-qualifying film festivals in Canada, this friendly have no idea where to begin, the expert panelists can film fest gives a voice to indie filmmakers. The cinematic help! Edmonton EXPO Centre, 7300-116 Ave., 780-471- feast will please any film fan as it covers all genres, 7210. bridalfantasy.com Map 1-E3 N including contemporary independents, world cinema, documentary, Canadian films, and shorts. Edmonton EDMONTON COMIC AND ENTERTAINMENT City Centre, 102 Ave. & 102 St., 780-423-0844. EXPO Sep 22 – 24 — Meet your favourite pop-culture edmontonfilmfest.com Map 3-G4 D stars including Charlie Cox from Daredevil and Stardust, Camila Mendes from Riverdale, John Rhys-Davies EDMONTON OKTOBERFEST Sep 29 & 30 — Sample from The Lord of the Rings trilogy, and Gene Simmons, a variety of Oktoberfest brews from Germany and co-founder of KISS. Guests can also explore over 300 local Edmonton microbreweries. Enjoy authentic vendors and attend workshops, Q&A panels, and Bavarian breweries and food, along with authentic industry-insider presentations. Edmonton EXPO Centre, Oktoberfest music, dancers, games, and more. After 7300-116 Ave., 780-471-7210. edmontonexpo.com all, what goes better with beer than a salted pretzel? Map 1-E3 N Edmonton EXPO Centre, 7300-116 Ave., 780-471-7210. albertabeerfestivals.com Map 1-E3 N FESTIVALS ALBERTA CULTURE DAYS Sep 29 – Oct 1 — KALEIDO FAMILY ARTS FESTIVAL Sep 15 – 17 — Celebrate, appreciate, and engage with the diverse Now over a decade old, this free fest has plenty of arts and cultural communities in Alberta with activities suited to all ages, including live music, dance September 29 th & 30 th , 2017 Edmonton Expo Centre, Northlands FULL PINTS & LATER NIGHTS! FRI: 4 PM -Midnight SAT: 2 PM -Midnight STARFEST Oct 10 – Nov 6 — St. Albert Readers Fest welcomes the stars of the Canadian literary world, including Clare Cameron, Terry O'Reilly, and Eden Robinson, for unique talks and opportunities for fans to meet the people behind these life-changing books. The Arden Theatre, 5 St. Anne St., St. Albert, 780-459-1542. starfest.ca UP + DOWNTOWN MUSIC FESTIVAL Oct 6 – 8 — Independent artists and musicians in a variety of genres will be showcased at unique venues throughout downtown. Headliners this year include Wintersleep, Reverend Horton Heat, and Mad Bomber Society. Various venues. updt.ca VISUALEYEZ FESTIVAL OF PERFORMANCE ART Sep 17 – 24 — Exploring the themes of awkwardness— including social interaction, miscommunication, and social isolation—artists will interact with guests in a variety of seminars, meet-and-greets, and unique avant- garde performances to provide an interesting insight into everyday experiences. Latitude 53. 10242-106 St., 780- 423-5353. visualeyez.org Map 3-C3 D MOVIES & FILM SCREENINGS DEDFEST Oct 17 – 22 — This annual film festival showcases a selection of blood-curdling, suspenseful independent feature-length and short horror, cult, and sci-fi films from around the world. Metro Cinema at the Garneau, 8712-109 St., 780-425-9212. dedfest.com Map 1-D4 S OKTOBERFE just got ST BIGGER! 4 OZ 2016 16 OZ alberta BEER festivals.com Visit our Website for Online Exclusive Offers 24 where.ca // SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2017 Supported Charities 2017

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