Lindork’s Lists #261 – Ukrainian Film Fest, Record Fair, All-you-can-eat noodle soup & more!
Newsletter for April 9-15, 2025
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Things to Do This Week
Get tickets to the Ukrainian Film Festival (Metro Cinema, Garneau Theatre)
Experience some of the most outstanding works of contemporary Ukrainian cinema at the Ukrainian Film Festival taking place at Metro Cinema at the Garneau Theatre this April 11-13. There’s a film called ‘Us, Our Pets, and the War’ (weeps already).
Shop the Comics Zines and Books Market (Art Gallery of Alberta)
The 4th Comics Zines and Books Market is at the Art Gallery of Alberta April 12 & 13. This is FREE to attend, with 20 local artists and vendors with comics, journals, prints, and more.
Participate in a Clothing Swap (Aradia Fitness South, 6009 86 St.)
Aradia Fitness’ Third Annual Clothing Swap takes place April 12. This FREE community event invites you to refresh your wardrobe and support sustainability. Bring your own clothes and explore new-to-you pieces.
Celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month with the Don Berner Big Band
The city’s flagship large jazz ensemble the Don Berner Big Band is doing a FREE family-friendly show at City Hall on April 12, taking on hit themes from favourite cartoons to celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month.
Here’s a few Easter events you may be interested in…
Psyanky for Peace egg art exhibit, painted by local and newcomer Ukrainian artists, is on display at Kingsway Mall April 7-May 5.
There’s also Easter Egg Painting at Mali’s Art Studio, taking place underneath the Psyanky for Peace installation. on April 12.
There’s Psyanky in the Park in Strathcona County on April 10 & 12.
The Alberta Council for Ukrainian Arts is hosting an Easter Market April 12.
An Easter Eggstravaganza is happening at Rutherford House on April 13.
Here are a few other events you may be interested in this week…
You may be interested in getting tickets to the Speedo Canadian Swimming Open in Edmonton April 10-12.
The Auto Experience is on at the Edmonton EXPO Centre April 10-13.
Manning Town Centre is hosting a free, family-friendly SpringFest April 12.
Felice Cafe is is holding two events this weekend:
A Curated Concert Series on April 12.
Sicko Art Market celebrating all things freaky and alternative April 13.
April 12 is the 18th Record Store Day, celebrating independent record stores. See Edmonton stores (and check with them for events/promos/activities).
Edmonton’s biggest Record Fair featuring tens of thousands of records, CDs, tapes, and music collectables, takes place this April 13.
Activities are ongoing throughout April for the 20th anniversary of the Edmonton Poetry Festival.
Get “In The Mood for Film” supporting FascinAsian Edmonton!
It’s not until April 25, but the team I’m volunteering with FascinAsian Film Festival – Edmonton, is also putting on a concert fundraiser “In The Mood for Film” on April 25, with 100% proceeds supporting the inaugural film festival (which runs May 9-11). The concert is inspired by Asian cinema, and the event also includes desserts!
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!
Try the all-you-can-eat at Dagu Rice Noodle (10408 Jasper Ave.)
One of my fav local eateries Dagu Rice Noodle is offering an awesome All You Can Eat menu after 4 p.m. Monday through Fridays and all day Saturday & Sundays. For $29.99 you can order all you can eat Chinese rice noodle soups with a variety of toppings and appetizers. Choose from 20 soup bases (including two kids-specific dishes), unlimited add-ons (toppings, like noodles, beef, lamb, shrimp, mushrooms, tofu, meatballs and more), plus appetizers (the salty crispy chicken is a superior must-order item!) It’s great! Super filling, delicious, and a great value if you can eat a lot of food.
Check out Istanbul Kebab and Donair (12256 132 Ave.)
I know a few folks who recently had a Turkish feast at Istanbul Kebab and Donair and highly recommend it! They suggested going with a larger group so you can try everything (or more things) as the Turkish menu is really large (find Turkish breakfast items, kebabs, pitas, soups, donairs, a variety of appetizers, desserts and more.
Bite into a really good sandwich at Pals (10335 83 Ave.)
I was recently reminded of how much I love sandwiches from Pals Sandwiches when I had their Crispy Chicken sandwich on sesame milk bun (a mini version) at the Edify Best Restaurants event, and wanted to suggest you go for a sammie there soon. My typical order there is their Hoagie.
My intern Alex is almost wrapping up his practicum so let’s appreciate some of his final food recommendations!
Alex wants you to visit Paris Baguette! “I’m obsessed with this place. It’s basically like a bread buffet! Once you go in, you head over and grab a tray with a pair of tongs. From there you get to pick out as many pastries as you want. I love the selection they have, and sometimes it’s hard to choose because it all looks so good.” They have two locations, one in Old Strathcona (10402 Whyte Ave.) and West Edmonton Mall.
And here are some upcoming food events you may be interested in!
Delicious Dungeons Interactive Dinner is at Wafflebird on April 11 “where fantasy meets feast.”
April 11 & 12 is Bring Your Own Cup Day (no matter how ridiculous it is—some rules apply lol) at all 7-Eleven locations.
Central Social Hall is hosting a Soft Life Brunch (Day Party) on April 12.
The Bower is having a 24-year anniversary party on April 12.
Spilt Zero Proof Bar’s April classes are focused on planning your Mocktail Herb Garden (April 15 & 29) and then explore Street Drinks from Around the World in May and June (May 13, 27, June 10, 24).
Edmonton’s International BeerFest is April 18 & 19.
Sorrentino’s Garlic Fest events take place throughout April with a Big Garlic Night on April 17 and a Garlic Stomp Fundraiser on April 26.
Hot Chefs Cool bEATS food and music fundraiser for the Caandain Culinary Fund and High School Culinary Challenge is April 30.
Playwright and eighty eight brewing are doing a tasting event on April 30.
HOM (southeast Asian-inspired street food) is doing a pop-up at Shamrock Curling Club on May 9.
Spotlight Cabaret Romeo & Juliet’s Notebook dinner + show runs til May 15.
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.
From the Blog Vault
April 30 marks the 50th anniversary of the Fall of the Saigon.
This was the day Saigon in southern Vietnam was captured by the North Vietnamese army, ending the Vietnam war and marking the start of Vietnam as a communist country. The Fall of Saigon led to a mass exodus of Vietnamese refugees—including my parents. If you’re in Vietnam, it’s known as Victory Day or Independence Day, and its quite a celebration. For immigrants outside of Vietnam, it’s quite a sombre, sad, painful day.
I’ve written about the Fall of Saigon previously, for the 40th anniversary and the 34th anniversary, and hope to write something for the upcoming 50th anniversary. I am also hoping to organize a local event to mark the milestone (not this month but in the coming months). More details on that soon! In the meantime, thought I would share the previous blog posts I’ve written on the subject if you’re interested.
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