Lindork’s Lists #245 – Holiday Light-up, Métis Week, Build Your Own Noodle Soup & MORE!
Newsletter for November13-19, 2024
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Things to Do This Week
Check out All is Bright holiday light-up on 124 Street (124 St., 07-109 Ave.)
The annual All is Bright holiday light-up on 124 Street returns this Saturday, November 16 from 4-8 p.m. Find live musical performances, roaming entertainment, winter activities, light installations, interactive ice carving, food specials from local restaurants and more! It’s FREE to attend.
I’m also partnering with Edmonton Mural Festival to host a mural + food tour along 124 Street on Nov. 16 to coincide with + celebrate All is Bright! The tour runs 5-6:30 p.m. so experience the rest of All is Bright before + after.
There are also a few other light ups / holiday kick-offs happening this week but obviously I would love if you came to 124 Streets! 😉 I’m still sharing few for your reference: Sherwood Park’s Celebration of Lights, Leduc’s Light up in the Park, and the The Kingsway Holiday Parade.
Take in events for Métis Week (various locations)
It’s Métis Week November 10-16! Métis Week and Louis Riel Day November 16 recognizes the legacy of Louis Riel, who devoted and sacrificed his life defending the rights of Metis people.
Check out Métis Alberta’s list of events happening throughout the week.
Metis Crossing has activities happening all week Nov 10-16 for Métis Week. A great reason for a day trip (or book to stay overnight) just an hour and a half drive east of Edmonton!
The Town of Devon is hosting a Metis Day event on Nov. 15.
Here are some markets taking place this weekend:
The next pop-up Capital City Vintage Market takes place this Friday and Saturday, November 15 & 16.
The Holiday Geeky Gift Market runs Saturday & Sunday Nov. 16 & 17 at the Edmonton Expo Centre featuring more than 200 vendors!
The Carrot Community Arts Coffee House is hosting the Carrot Christmas Arts Bazaar on Saturday, November 16.
Thrift For Palestine takes place this Saturday, November 16 at the Aviary, with all proceeds donated to Educational Tents Project in Gaza.
The Three Robins Stony Plain Christmas Craft Fair is on Saturday, Nov. 16.
Here are some live musical performances you may be interested in:
She’s got Soul! Legendary R&B Hits is at the Winspear Centre Nov 15 & 16.
Eric Kane in Concert is on Saturday, Nov. 16.
Melafrique Afro-fusion band performs live at Maclab Centre for the Performing Arts in Leduc on Sunday, Nov. 17.
Pipe Dreams and Premieres featuring legendary flautist Jim Walker is on Sunday, Nov. 17 at the Myer Horowitz Theatre.
Foundry on Whyte is hosting “RAP FOR THE ‘STACHE” a Movember fundraiser on Sunday, Nov. 17.
Speaking of Movember, this is Mike’s 15h year raising funds to support prostate cancer / mens health research.
And a few other events you may be interested in:
The Edmonton Taboo ‘The Everything to do with Sex Show’ runs Friday-Sunday Nov. 15-17 at the Edmonton EXPO Centre.
The family might be interested in Swim with Santa at West Edmonton Mall’s World Waterpark on the morning of Saturday, November 16.
Edmonton Potters’ Guild 70th Annual Pottery Show & Sale is on Saturday, November 16. (70 years!!! Wow).
Yule Ball – A Magical Fantasy Gala takes place on Saturday, November 16.
Got an Edmonton area event, virtual event, or something coming up you think my readers would be interested in knowing about? Let me know!
Food to Try This Week!
Celebrate Boba Bar’s two-year birthday! (3850 Sherwood Dr.)
Congratulations to one of my favourite bubble tea spots in the Edmonton area—Boba Bar—on their two-year birthday milestone! Their birthday promo is over but I still wanted to give them a shout out lol. I am partial to their Mango Matcha Latte!!
Try Super Amigos Mexican tacos at the Granite Curling Club (8620 107 St.)
Nice to see that Super Amigos Mexican Street Food & Catering are now slinging eats out of Granite Curling Club, including their delicious tacos! They also sell sandwiches, chips and salsa at Omen Brewing. Give it a try.
Build Your Own Noodle Soup Bowl at Noodleholic (3350 Parsons Rd.)
I love the Build Your Own Noodle Soup Bowls at Noodleholic in South Edmonton! We celebrated my friend’s birthday there over the weekend, where you can choose your broth, noodles, and two items for a base price $16.25. Additional items are $3.50 each (you can add a max three more items to the bowl). They also have a selection of appetizers, not build-your-own soups, clay pot rice dishes and congee.
Visit the new Transcend Coffee Shop location on 124 St. (12332 106 Ave.)
Transcend Coffee Shop has opened their new permanent location on 124 St. It’s open daily 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and the exterior is super cute too (I haven’t seen the interior yet but I’m sure it’s nice lol)
Check out the new Paperbirch by Chartrand (Old Strathcona Farmers’ Market)
Well-known Indigenous chef Chef Shane Chartrand has opened Paperbirch by Chartrand, a culinary Indigenous hub in Old Strathcona Farmers’ Market! It will be open for brunch and lunch every Saturday. “Paperbirch is a true community space, blending Indigenous influences, local ingredients, and diverse food truck culture for an experience you’ll come back for again and again!”
You can also cheer on Chef Chartrand on Top Chef Canada this season.
And here’s a few food events you may be interested in…
The Renaissance Hotel’s FREE Global Day of Discovery is Nov. 19.
Ribeye Butcher Shop is hosting ‘Steak Flight Nights’ on Nov. 20 and Dec. 12.
Meuwly’s is hosting a Charcuterie & Wine Tasting night on Nov. 22.
Tee Pee Treats Giving Back to the Streets is on Nov. 23.
Meuwly’s Meat Camp is Nov. 24.
Art Is… Soul: Where Memories Bring the Past to Life is on Nov. 30.
Saturday Morning All-You-Can-Eat. Cereal Cartoon Party is on at Metro Cinema / Garneau Theatre on Dec. 7.
The Meuwly’s Holiday Kitchen Party is back on Dec. 12.
Spilt Bar, Alberta’s first mocktail bar, is hosting holiday mocktail classes every Tuesday leading up to the Christmas!
Le Petit Chef a 3D immersive dinner theatre with the “world’s smallest chef” is on at the JW Marriott until January 2025.
Spotlight Cabaret’s “The Matrixx” Dinner & Show runs Wednesday through Sunday until January 2025.
Seven Paintings, an interactive dinner show that combines art + technology (like super elevated Paint Night!) is on at the Renaissance Hotel through 2025.
Ate something amazing recently? Want to show some love to a struggling restaurant? Have a take-out suggestion? Let me know to include in this newsletter.
New on the Blog
If you’re looking for recommendations on plant-based Vegetarian and Vegan eating options in Edmonton, I’ve invited local vegetarian + vegan eating enthusiasts Kassia and Erin of “VeginYEG” to guest blog an Ultimate Guide to Plant-Based, Vegetarian & Vegan Eating in Edmonton!
The city has some incredible vegan and vegetarian restaurants and dishes but they can be hard to find, especially if you’re newer to the city or new to plant-based eating. This is a topic that I regularly get questions about and I’m thrilled to be able to share Kassia and Erin’s new resource on my blog. Bookmark, share, and reference this list!
And follow Kassia & Erin on Instagram @VegInYeg.
New on the Blog
This weeks’ Small Business Spotlight is from subscriber Stephanie, who wanted to shout out to Urban Art Studio 101! Stephanie writes:
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Thanks for the recommendation Stephanie!! I hope subscribers will check out Urban Art Studio 101 (and I hope to try a class soon too).
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