What Are You Doing This May Long? Lots To Choose From In Edmonton
As the rain trickles in and cleans our wonderful city, the trees bloom and the greenery slowly begins to sprout. With the changing of seasons our ravines and parks become more accessible and lush. May is a time for Edmontonians to rejoice and indulge in the well deserved upcoming summer season.
The month of May is also a great summer gateway. As the doors of summer swing open, arguably the first real summer kick-off event approaches of Victoria day. In 2019, the Victoria Day holiday is on Monday, May 20th. Victoria Day is a Canadian statutory holiday celebrated on the Monday preceding May 25 in every province and territory. It honours Queen Victoria’s birthday, however here it is commonly referred to as “May long weekend”. Typically residents of Edmonton like to get out of town for the longer weekend. We at the TruHome team have assembled a little list of events that you can look forward to if you are planning to stay in the city this May long.
Shean Strings Competition At The Muttart Hall Of Alberta
On Friday, May 17 and Saturday, May 18, 2019, six string players from across Canada will take to the stage of Muttart Hall at the Alberta College Campus of MacEwan University (10050 MacDonald Drive, Edmonton) as they vie for the $8,000 top prize in The Shean Strings Competition and the opportunity to play with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra at a later date. Entry is only $10 at the door. For the classical music lover or those that love competition this is a unique event that you don’t want to miss. Complete event details
Boarder X At The Art Gallery of Alberta
Boarder X features work by Indigenous artists that use snowboarding, skateboarding and surfing to demonstrate knowledge and relationships to the land. The artwork reflects cultural, political, environmental and social perspectives related to the landscapes and territories we occupy. These boarding lifestyles share synergies with Indigeneity, connected by an appreciation for the land and water. The exhibit reveals how culture, art and board intersect. In this context, board culture works to examine contested spaces, political borders, hybrid identities and traditional territories. The event (which ends on May 19th) is free for youths, $14 for adults, and $9 for seniors. Whether you are a lover or art, or an appreciator of board sports this exhibit is sure to give you a little something out of the ordinary. Complete event details
DieNasty At The Varscona Theatre
Die-Nasty is a live improvised soap opera, running weekly in the city of Edmonton since 1991. Die-Nasty’s award winning improv comedy format features a continuing storyline and recurring characters, live music, and a director who sets up scenes for the audience (and performers) in voiceover. Their current special named “Lord of Thrones” is currently playing every monday at 7:30pm until the 27th of May. Making this upcoming Victoria day the perfect opportunity to catch this show at the Varscona Theatre (10329 83 ave). Tickets are $15 at the door ($10 with the purchase of a membership). So if you are into Game of Thrones parodies or if you just want an unconventional laugh make sure to check out this showing. Complete event details
Monet’s Garden At The Muttart Conservatory
The feature pyramid at the Muttart Conservatory rotates five to seven times a year to provide Edmontonians with fresh and exciting exhibits year round. This May long Immerse yourself within a living impressionist painting! Inspired by the art of Claude Monet, you will enjoy a vibrant display of fantastic flora, including roses, fuchsia, and baby’s breath. Oscar-Claude Monet was a French painter, a founder of French Impressionist painting and the most consistent and prolific practitioner of the movement’s philosophy. Monet’s ambition of documenting the French countryside led him to adopt a method of painting the same scene many times in order to capture the changing of light and the passing of the seasons. As spring passes into summer you can celebrate this feature and take a loved one or your entire family on a peaceful and bright stroll through the conservatory. Tickets range from $6.50 (for kids) to $12.50 (for adults). The Conservatory is open daily from 10am – 5pm so you have plenty of time to go and smell the flowers! Complete event details
Chris D’Elia At The Winspear Centre
Chris D’Elia is currently one of the most sought after performers in the comedy world. D’Elia is best known for his stand up and starring role on the NBC comedy series UNDATEABLE. His latest stand-up special, MAN ON FIRE, is now on Netflix. Chris bring his unique and off-the-cut comedy style to our very own Winspear Centre this upcoming Saturday (Show starts at 10 pm). Tickets are available online and start at $45.50. Complete event details
