For the Love

Arts
BY MA RC E L A G A R C I A

In the ever-growing
Edmonton arts scene,
there’s no shortage
of exciting festivals,
events, and more to
experience year-round!

F
rom ballet to interpretive dance,
movement aficionados are
sure to find a show to take in.
Don’t miss the Citie Ballet’s
production of Ignite (April
20–22), which pays homage
to the return of spring and celebrates
change and rebirth. Or head over to the
(10330-84 Ave.) on International Dance
Day (April 29) to witness nine works-in-
progress. This catered—yes, catered—
event by the Good Women Dance
Collective (goodwomen.ca) encourages
patrons to give the artists feedback on
their performances.
Definitely check out the SkirtsAFire
at the Nina Haggerty gallery, or enjoy
some live theatre like The Romeo Initiative
(a comedic spy thriller), Silenced (about
the stigmas of depression), or Peep Show
(a series of new plays about death and
the stars).
Experience the lives of four women
fighting prejudice in the Suffragette era
PHOTO BY MICHAEL SLOBODIAN

Citadel Theatre (9828-101A Ave.) to catch

Betroffenheit (March 30–April 1). Fusing
poetry and dance, this performance is a
portrayal of survival after trauma.
If it’s an interactive experience you’re
after, head over to ATB Financial Arts Barn
Festival (skirtsafire.com), an empowering
event that celebrates the local female arts
community. From March 8–11, listen to
some spoken word, attend a literary event
or workshop (or two or three!), catch a
short film, check out the visual arts exhibit
at Walterdale Theatre’s (10322-83
Ave.) Blue Stockings from April 4–14. And
don’t miss the Roxy Theatre’s (8529-
103 St.) Infinity, which centers around
three brilliant individuals who discover
that love and time are interwoven

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in unimaginable ways from April
PHOTO BY IAN JACKSON OF EPIC PHOTOGRAPHY; KEANNA HIEBERT;
19–May 6. Northern Light Theatre’s
(northernlighttheatre.com) current season
explores women’s complex relationship
between their identities and the religious
society in which they live during Do This
COURTESY EDMONTON POETRY FESTIVAL
In Memory of Me (March 12–25) and SLUT
(April 6–14).
Are you a fan of improv or have you
always wanted to check it out? Take in
an experimental long-form improv show
at Rapid Fire Theatre’s Bonfire Festival
(rapidfiretheatre.com)! Every show is
a new experience for both performers
SLUT
Betroffenheit
and audience members alike. Never
boring and always engaging, this festival
runs April 12–14 and April 19–21 at the
Citadel Theatre.
If it’s live music you want, attend
the Now Hear This Festival
(newmusicedmonton.com) from March
22–25. A showcase of new music, the
festival’s eclectic sounds range from
string quartets to experimental jazz.
You’ll be sure to find a new favourite! Or
check out the Northern Lights Music
Festival (northernlightsmusicfest.com)
from March 30–31 for a decidedly
Do This In Memory of Me
Edmonton Poetry Festival
SkirtsAFire Festival
bumping weekend of dancing and
hot beats.
Whether you’re a fan of Shakespeare’s
sonnets or enjoy a dirty limerick or
two, the Edmonton Poetry Festival
(edmontonpoetryfestival.com) from April
22–29 promises to awaken the vibrant
poets in all of us! Sample the varieties at
one of the many events—including live
lunch-hour readings, workshops, and
more—around the city. w
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