Social Intercourse: September 6

In 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: Gateway to Cinema: Asteroid City
When: September 14 at 7:00 p.m.
Where: Metro Cinema
Admission: Free for students with valid ID

Gateway to Cinema is back for the school year, presenting Asteroid City at Metro Cinema! Asteroid City, a comedy-drama, is Wes Anderson’s latest movie. Admission is free for all students that bring valid student identification!

What: Strathearn Art Walk and Music Festival
When: September 9-10 from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Where: Strathearn Drive
Admission: Free to attend

Calling all art lovers, this festival offers the opportunity to purchase artwork while enjoying live music and local eats!

What: U of A Days Public Art Walk
When: September 21 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., September 22 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., and September 23 from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Where: Information Tent, Main Quad, North Campus
Admission: Free to attend

U of A Museums is guiding a free walking tour that appreciates public art on North Campus, including murals, statues, sculptures, and some works that are not well-known. Anyone is free to attend and participants can register online or on-site.

What: Where Dark Things Dwell
When: July 6 to September 24
Where: Fort Edmonton Park
Admission: $30 (plus service fee and GST)

Experience Edmonton’s largest outdoor escape room in a 90-minute immersive game! Players explore the town and its secrets in attempts to lift an ancient curse.

What: Week of Welcome
When: September 5-8
Where: North Campus
Admission: Free to attend

UASUevents is putting on the annual WOW to kickoff the school year! A free Pancake Breakfast will run each morning from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in Celebration Plaza. MainStage (18+) in Main Quad will run each day from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and the first bands will start at 2:00 p.m.. Satellite Stage in SUB Plaza, an alcohol-free space featuring a BBQ, live music, and pet therapy, will run each day from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.. WOW Village in Main Quad, featuring Clubs Fair, a photo-booth, and games, will run each day from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m..

Ticketed events include a comedy night with Kelly Taylor, Taste of the U, Wayne Lee Hypnotist, and WOW’s first-ever Drag Show. All ticketed events except Taste of the U are 18+.