Events Roundup
Oct. 8, 2026
This week, we're highlighting an event pick by Taproot co-founder Karen Unland. Karen recommends LitFest 2026 Opening Night Event and Reception, featuring Trina Moyles in conversation with Conor Kerr.
LitFest 2026 Opening Night Event and Reception
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Wednesday, Oct. 14 7:00 PM
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Canada's original nonfiction festival opens with a reception featuring Trina Moyles in conversation with Conor Kerr about her newest work, Black Bear: A Story of Siblinghood and Survival, plus musical performances from Mikayla Bortscher and Rabbits Three Cultural Connections.
Here's what Karen had to say:
"Right after Thanksgiving, LitFest offers plenty to be grateful for with a cornucopia of true stories, poetic explorations, and big ideas. This is the nonfiction festival's 20th anniversary, and opening night promises to be a lovely evening to kick off a full week of edifying talks and workshops."
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Screenings
Feel-good docs and frightful flicks:
- Oct. 9: After the Credits: A Film Screening of John Ware Reclaimed starting at 7pm at Citadel Theatre
- Oct. 13: Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour starting at 7:30pm at Arden Theatre
- Oct. 14: ORIGIN ā Transcend Coffee's 20th Anniversary Film Premiere starting at 7pm at Campio Ritchie
- Oct. 14-18: NorthwestFEARFest at Garneau Theatre
- Oct. 14: The Last Temptation of Becky starting at 6:45pm at Garneau Theatre
- Oct. 14: Boxcutter starting at 9pm at Garneau Theatre
- Oct. 15: Bad Haircut starting at 4pm at Garneau Theatre
- Oct. 15: The Cycle starting at 6:30pm at Garneau Theatre
- Oct. 15: God Skin starting at 9pm at Garneau Theatre
Edmonton Elks. Our City. Our Year.
Don't miss Elks and Blue Bombers, Oct. 16 at Play Alberta Field at Commonwealth Stadium. It's United in Pink night, presented by Davidson Powerline Construction. Join the fight against Breast Cancer during the final home game of the regular season.
Happening this week
Here are some events happening in the next seven days:
- Oct. 9: Friendly Fridays: Knowledge and Networks starting at 2:30pm at Edmonton Research Park
- Oct. 9: The Great Canadian Chili Cook Off starting at 4pm at Canadian Icehouse (Ice District)
- Oct. 10: The Wonderful Worlds in Edmonton starting at 1pm at City of Edmonton Archives
- Oct. 10: Chinatown After Dark starting at 6pm at 10640 98 Street
- Oct. 11: Fall Clothing Swap starting at 11am at Earth's Refillery Coop
- Oct. 12: Gaurav Kapoor Live starting at 6pm at Horowitz Theatre
- Oct. 13: Edmonton Queer History Project Downtown Walking Tour starting at 4pm at NorQuest College
- Oct. 13: The Strategists Live: Pre-Referendum Edition starting at 7:30pm at Horowitz Theatre
- Oct. 13-18: Edmonton Design Week at various locations
- Oct. 14: Bioeconomy Guild Night starting at 5pm at MKT Fresh Food | Beer Market
- Oct. 14: Hate Crime Safety: Beyond the Report starting at 6pm at Kirk Centre
- Oct. 14-18: LitFest at various locations
Celebrate 20 years of LitFest this Oct. 14-18
LitFest: Canada's Original Nonfiction Festival celebrates the power of true stories. From Oct. 14 to 18, downtown Edmonton becomes a creative hub for readers and writers. Discover your next favourite books and authors through readings, panel discussions, and workshops inspired by this year's theme: Nonfiction shows us who we are.
For your long-term planning
And here are some upcoming events to keep in mind:
- Oct. 23: The Bootlegger's Ball at Edmonton Hotel & Convention Centre
- Oct. 30: The Headless Carrot Halloween Party at The Carrot Community Arts Coffeehouse
- Nov. 4: Inclusion in the Heartland: "The Value of Difference" Conference at Dow Centennial Centre
- Nov. 5: Heart of Chrysalis Fundraising Event at Chateau Louis Hotel & Conference Centre
- Nov. 6: 37th Annual ASTech Awards Gala and Innovation Showcase at Westin Edmonton
- Nov. 22-24: Canadian Innovation Conference at Edmonton Convention Centre
Visit the Taproot Edmonton Calendar for many more events in the Edmonton region.
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