Events Roundup

Thursday, April 9, 2026

This week, we're highlighting an event pick by Taproot curator/reporter Stephanie Swensrude. Stephanie recommends Rat Academy about the last rats in Alberta, and how they survive in a world that hates them.

Rat Academy

📅 Friday, April 10 8:00 PM
📍 Roxy Theatre

Come along with Fingers and Shrimp, the last rats in Alberta, and learn how they survive in a world that hates them.

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Here's what Stephanie had to say:

"I first saw these rats at the 2025 Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival, and I'm so glad they're back on stage! The performers are incredibly talented and I guarantee you will laugh until your stomach hurts."

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Festival fun

From immersive sensory experiences to the best of local and international storytelling:

April 10-11: Sensory Gala and Sensory Festival at Bison Lodge
Until April 14: NorthwestFilmFest at Garneau Theatre
April 15-19: Dreamspeakers International Film Festival
Until April 27: Edmonton Poetry Festival at various locations

The Magic Flute returns to the Jubilee stage

Edmonton Opera is bringing the fantasy and fun of The Magic Flute back to the Jubilee Auditorium in its 2026-27 season. Part fairy tale, part adventure, this classic story unfolds in a world where darkness and light exist side by side, and Mozart's music shapes the journey at every turn. It's part of the season subscription — get yours today.

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Happening this week

Here are some events happening in the next seven days:

April 10-12: Orchid Fair Annual Show & Sale at the Enjoy Centre
April 11: Easter Fun at the Fort Heritage Precinct starting at 1pm at Fort Heritage Precinct
April 11: Early Start Club Oilers Watch Party starting at 1pm at GRETA Bar YEG
April 12: High Flying Brunch: Yoga & Brunch starting at 11am at Halo Bar and Bistro
April 12: Spring Clothing Swap starting at 11am at Earth's Refillery Coop
April 13: Green Drinks - April starting at 7pm at The Buckingham Pub
April 15: Place Brand & Innovation: Examining the intersection of brand and business starting at 9am at Edmonton Unlimited
April 15: A Taste for Life at various locations
April 15: Education Session: Donor Communications & Stewardship starting at 9am at Bison Lodge
April 15: Get to Know Rotary starting at 5pm at Alberta Teachers' Association
April 15: Energy Talks: From Origins to Obligations starting at 7pm at Edmonton Public Library (Strathcona)
April 16-17: Hearts & Hands Poker Tournament at Pure Casino Yellowhead

NorthwestFilmFest

📅 April 8 to April 14
📍 Garneau Theatre

NorthwestFilmFest seeks to explore truth and real-life stories through the lens of film.

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Upcoming

And here are some upcoming events to keep in mind:

April 23: YEG Trivia Night with ECAMP and Taproot at The Canadian Brewhouse (Downtown)
April 28: Literary Editions 2026 at University of Alberta (Rutherford Library South)
April 30: The Ethics of AI in Marketing at Fu's Repair Shop

Visit the Taproot Edmonton Calendar for many more events in the Edmonton region.

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Events Roundup

Thursday, April 9, 2026

Alberta's funniest rats

Rat Academy

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Festival fun

The Magic Flute returns to the Jubilee stage

Happening this week

NorthwestFilmFest

Upcoming