What’s the 311? October 7
Get into October with a visit to Pumpkins After Dark, or check out Canada's only non-fiction festival. There's tons to do this month!
Abbeygael KuchmakIn our biweekly column, What’s the 311?, we share our picks for notable things happening on campus and in Edmonton. Check out all these amazing local events!
What: LitFest
When: October 14–18
Where: Various venues
Admission: $10–20 per event
Canada’s only non-fiction literary festival, LitFest, is celebrating 20 years of promoting local authors and their latest works. Attend presentations and workshops from some of Canada’s best non-fiction authors, and meet other literary enthusiasts along the way. Talk to journalists, storytellers, and writers from all walks of life, and engage in vibrant literary conversations.
What: The Tamer Tamed
When: October 14–24
Where: Walterdale Theatre
Admission: $27.40
The Walterdale Theatre is kicking off its season with a production of The Tamer Tamed, the Jacobean sequel to Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew. The play follows Maria as she attempts to “tame the tamer,” Petruchio, and turn the tables of power in her favour. The result is a madcap battle of sexual high jinks and untamed desire. On Tuesday, October 13, the theatre has a university night where students get in free!
What: Pumpkins After Dark
When: Running until October 31
Where: Borden Park
Admission: $20–25 depending on the day
Get into the Halloween spirit with an Edmonton tradition, Pumpkins After Dark! Head over to Borden Park and take in the sight of thousands of jack-o-lanterns as they light up the night. Sip on some cider, try some tasty fall treats, and check out live pumpkin carving demonstrations. If you love Halloween, but aren’t a fan of the scare factor, Pumpkins After Dark is the perfect cozy, autumnal activity to do.
What: Edmonton Short Film Festival
When: October 17 and 18
Where: Landmark Cinemas City Centre
Admission: $15
The Edmonton Short Film Festival is back for another year of highlighting independent filmmakers. The festival strives to feature a breadth of Albertan filmmakers, and includes category for international submissions. Attend screenings and talkbacks with the artists, and find your new favourite indie short.
What: What I Made When My People Were Dying
When: October 13–24
Where: FAB Gallery
Admission: Free
The FAB Gallery’s latest exhibit, What I Made When My People Were Dying, was created by two University of Alberta Master’s of Fine Arts (MFA) students, Aynaz Raoufian and Mona Sahi. Raoufian’s work explores memory and grief, and their effect on the human body. Sahi’s work delves into resistance and the experience of living through political uncertainty. The exhibit is multimedia, including sculpture, video, and sound. Come check it out and support some U of A artists.
