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Y ENTERTAINMENT
SPORTING EVENTS
E-VILLE ROLLER DERBY  Witness tough teams compete
in Edmonton’s premier women’s roller derby league in
a series of exciting challenges. Edmonton Sportsdome,
10104-32 Ave., 780-465-5599. e-villerollerderby.com
Map 5-F4 S
EDMONTON ESKIMOS  Enjoy live CFL professional
football action outdoors in the vibrant Commonwealth
Stadium with the 2015 Grey Cup champions: the Edmonton
Eskimos. Commonwealth Stadium, 11000 Stadium Rd.,
780-944-7561. Map 1-D3 N
NITRO CIRCUS  Oct 7 — This group of friends have
travelled the world creating TV shows following their
expeditions riding dirt bikes and performing dangerous
stunts like base jumping. Witness a night of pushing
physical boundaries and outrageous stunts. Rogers Place,
102 St. & 104 Ave., 780-414-5483. Map 3-F1 D
Something
beautiful is
growing here.
STAGE
BOOK OF MORMON  Sep 18 – 23 — This hit Broadway
show follows the adventures of two Mormon missionaries
who are sent to a remote Ugandan village to spread the
Good Word. Their attempt to share the scriptures are
met with resistance, so the young men must get creative.
Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, 11455-87 Ave., 780-
427-2760. Map 1-D4 S
Open daily till Thanksgiving.
Experience 240 acres of tranquil beauty in our cultivated gardens,
indoor showhouses and the beautiful new Aga Khan Garden, Alberta.
botanicgarden.ualberta.ca
Formerly the
Devonian Botanic Garden
Located in Parkland County, 5 km north of Devon on Hwy 60
ONCE  Sep 22 – Oct 14 — This heartfelt musical follows
two musicians in Ireland as they struggle through life and
love. Their paths intertwine, and they witness the incredible
power of music. Once has won eight Tony Awards, and a
Grammy for Best Musical Theatre Album. Citadel Theatre,
9828-101A Ave., 780-425-1820. Map 3-J4 D
PLAY THE FOOL FESTIVAL  Sep 27 – 30 — The only
festival of its kind in Western Canada, Play the Fool is
Edmonton’s festival of clown-theatre and physical comedy.
This four-day festival will see seasoned and emerging local,
national, and international performers. Backstage Theatre,
10330-84 Ave., 780-409-1910. Map 2-K1 S
NIGHTLIFE
WE ARE EDMONTON’S PREMIERE
INDOOR ARCHERY ARENA
CASINOS
CENTURY CASINO & HOTEL  A relaxing retreat in the
hub of entertaining amenities, the hotel has 26 luxurious
rooms, a restaurant, and a lounge, Yuk Yuk's comedy club,
and Century Showroom where you can enjoy live music
and entertainment. Daily 9 am - 3 am. 13103 Fort Rd., 780-
643-4000. edmonton.cnty.com Map 1-E2 N
CHILD / ADULT BIRTHDAY PARTIES • TEAM BUILDING
BACHELOR / BACHELORETTE • SCHOOLS & TEAMS
CENTURY CASINO ST. ALBERT  With 11 table games—
including Blackjack, Roulette, Baccarat, Three-Card Poker,
and Ultimate Texas Hold 'Em—slots, and a restaurant with
live entertainment, the options are endless for a fun night
out here. Daily 9:30 am - 3 am. 24 Boudreau Rd., St. Albert,
780-460-8092. stalbert.cnty.com
RIVER CREE RESORT & CASINO  The Resort offers a
variety of entertainment options for guests, including
62,000 sq. ft. of the hottest and newest casino action
around, a 255-room hotel, and two NHL-sized hockey
rinks. Visit one of the four fabulous restaurants and bars,
including a sports bar, chop house, buffet-bistro, and centre
bar. Daily 9:30 am - 3 am. 300 East Lapotac Blvd., Corner
of Whitemud Dr. & Winterburn Rd. (215 St.), Enoch, 780-
484-2121. rivercreeresort.com Map 1-A5
Looking for something
to do tonight?
COMEDY CLUBS
THE COMIC STRIP  Located on Bourbon Street in West
Edmonton Mall, this comedy club showcases the best
comedians in the world, having appeared on shows like
David Letterman, The Comedy Network, Last Comic Standing,
HBO, and more. West Edmonton Mall, 8882-170 St., 780-
483-5999. thecomicstrip.ca Map 4-K4 W
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THE GRINDSTONE COMEDY THEATRE & BISTRO  This
indie warehouse bar and restaurant with an attached
comedy theatre hosts stand-up, sketch, improv, and variety
comedy shows six nights a week! Tue - Sun 6 pm - 11
pm; Fri - Sat 6 pm - 2 am; Closed Mon. 10019-81 Ave.,
780.244.9076. Map 1-D5 S