Social Intercourse: November 19
From 'Alberta Number One' at Metro Cinema to Georgia Harmer and Sam Lynch playing The Aviary, November is packed with events to check out.
Leah HennigIn our biweekly column Social Intercourse, we share our picks for notable things happening on campus and in Edmonton. Check out all these amazing local events!
What: Carrie: The Musical
When: November 26 – 30
Where: Triffo Theatre
Admission: $13
Check out a musical performance of Steven King’s Carrie at Macewan’s Triffo Theatre. Carrie is the story of a bullied teenage outcast who finds out she has telekinetic powers and horrifically uses them for revenge. And with the original being a real horror show, a musical performance is definitely going to be interesting.
What: Alberta Number One
When: November 29
Where: Metro Cinema
Admission: $11 for students
Alberta Number One is a film that follows a crew of documentarians through Alberta, checking out all kinds of roadside attractions and museums. The screening is set to have a post-showing question-and-answer with filmmaker, Alexander Carson. Check out some locally filmed work and support the Alberta film scene.
What: Georgia Harmer with Sam Lynch
When: November 26
Where: The Aviary
Admission: $25
Georgia Harmer is out west from Toronto with Sam Lynch. Harmer’s soft vocals and feel are a sure fit for the changing weather and feel of The Aviary. And Lynch has a similarly cozy vibe. Both artists aren’t to be missed while they’re in the city. Support some prime Canadian acts and check them out on November 26.
What: ‘Twas The Night Before Christmas
When: November 20 – 22
Where: The Orange Hub Theatre
Admission: $34.92
Dancers from the Edmonton Festival Ballet and Edmonton Contemporary Dancers are putting on a ballet performance based on Clement Clark Moore’s poem, ‘Twas The Night Before Christmas. And with Halloween just passing by and Christmas coming up, this performance is a great way to get into the Christmas spirit.
What: Canadian Tire Magic of Lights
When: November 20 – January 3
Where: RAD Torque Raceway
Admission: $35
Featuring two million lights, the Canadian Tire Magic of Lights has you driving through a tunnel two kilometer tunnel of lights. Tickets are per car, which, depending on what your driving, can easily drop to around $5 per person. And, a portion of proceeds from the event go to 880 Ched’s Santas Anonymous and Canadian Tire Jumpstart.
