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CIRQUE ÉLOIZE
SALOON
OCTOBER
OCTOBER 2  Inspired by the legacy of
the Wild West, this Montréal-based
contemporary circus opens the saloon
doors in Edmonton with fun for the
entire family. Be transported to a bygone
time as the stage explodes with a
phenomenal theatrical performance,
including impressive physical feats,
comedy, dance, and circus, all set to the
timeless tunes of Johnny Cash and Patsy
Cline. Arden Theatre; call 1-855-985-
5000 or visit ticketmaster.ca for tickets.
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CLAIRE LYNCH BAND
This American bluegrass singer and
songwriter pushes the boundaries of the
bluegrass genre. (pg 20)
NIGHT MARKET
Check out local
artisans, live music,
and delicious treats
at this evening
market. (pg 23)
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THE TRIANGLE
FACTORY FIRE
PROJECT
OCTOBER 10–20  A cigarette is
tossed in the Triangle Waist Factory in
downtown Manhattan. As fire spreads
through the factory, the fates are
sealed for the workers trapped inside.
Catch this dramatic portrayal, which
uses eyewitness accounts of the social
turbulence that ensued. Walterdale
Theatre, $20; call 1-877-888-1757 or
visit tixonthesquare.ca for tickets.
LITFEST
&
6
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TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES
Catch the finest
orchestral Beatles
tribute show perform
hits from the band that
shaped music history
with iconic hits like
“Blackbird” and “Helter
Skelter.” (pg 22)
EDMONTON
COMEDY FESTIVAL
Laugh out loud
at headliners like
Letterkenny’s Trevor K.
Wilson, Not Skinny Not
Blonde’s Monique Marvez,
and That’s So Raven’s
Rondell Sheridan. (pg 20)
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to
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OCTOBER 11–21  Reading may be a
solitary act, but LitFest: Edmonton’s
Nonfiction Festival pulls you out of
your reading chair by bringing some
of the biggest names in nonfiction to
the city. With readings, panels, and
events on food, music, art, politics,
and more, there’s a book and event
for everyone. Don’t worry—you won't
have to have read the books to have
a great time. Various venues; visit
litfestalberta.org for tickets and more
event information.
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QUEEN
EXTRAVAGANZA
OCTOBER 19  The official Queen
tribute band is on its third tour
of North America and will rock
Edmonton harder than ever before.
Come celebrate the UK’s biggest
selling album of all time, Queen
Greatest Hits, and hear sensational
recreations of all your favourites
like “Another One Bites the Dust,”
“Under Pressure,” and “Somebody to
Love.” Winspear Centre, $38-$58; visit
winspearcentre.com for tickets.

SWEET
Get in on
the “Action”
with this
“Hellraiser”
of a rock
band.
(pg 22)
CELTIC
THUNDER
This world-
renowned Irish
music group
is known for
its theatrical
shows. (pg 20)
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PHANTOM OF
THE OPERA
Hear the “Angel
of Music” at
this screening of
the classic 1925
silent horror film.
(pg 23)
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