What’s the 311? November 4
Shake off your creeping November blues with a volleyball game, art show, and Lynchian comedy.
Evan ChenIn 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: Pandas volleyball Home Opener
When: November 6 at 6:00 p.m.
Where: Saville Community Sports Centre
Admission: Free for University of Alberta students
Pandas volleyball is back! Kick off the season by attending their home opener against the Trinity Western Spartans this Friday. The team will be celebrating last year’s championship win with a banner raising ceremony before the game. Throw on your green and gold and witness the beginning of a new season for the Pandas!
What: Broad View International Film Festival
When: November 12–14
Where: Metro Cinema
Admission: $16.50 per film
Back for its fifth iteration, the Broad View International Film Festival continues to strive to amplify the voices of female filmmakers. From short films to silent films, the festival exclusively features movies directed by women. Engage in Q&As after screenings with the directors, and learn more about the process of filmmaking along the way. Pick a movie you like the sounds of, and go support female filmmakers!
What: Schmoozy 53
When: November 13 at 7:00 p.m.
Where: Latitude 53
Admission: By donation
Celebrate Latitude 53’s 53rd birthday by checking out a cool art show! The opening night of Schmoozy 53 will celebrate half a century of art through an art sale, raffle, and fun drinks. Featuring tons of local artists, go check out the sights, and look into the workshops they’ll be offering later in the month. Go for the vibes and stay for the art!
What: All is Bright Festival
When: November 13 and 14
Where: 124 Street
Admission: Free
Snow is on the ground and winter is officially here to stay. Embrace the changing of the seasons by attending the All is Bright Festival. You can hop on a horse-drawn carriage, see some ice sculptures, and experience a light-up ceremony, all while sipping on some piping hot chocolate. Celebrate winter by heading outside and attending a festival that embraces the Canadian cold instead of shunning it!
What: Grin Peaks
When: November 6–14
Where: Rapid Fire Exchange
Admission: $16.50 for students
Rapid Fire’s new show features their “premier David Lynch-inspired troupe.” If you’re a fan of the late, great filmmaker, head on over to see some great comedy inspired by his bizarre stylings. And if you’ve never heard of David Lynch, try something new and experience comedy on a whole new plane!
