Cultural Night in May: Asian Heritage Month

Victoria School of the Arts, Eva O. Howard Theatre 10210 - 108 Avenue NW, Edmonton

Martial Arts, Singing, Dancing Presented by Confucius Institute in Edmonton Tickets: $50, $20, $10 Contact Brenda Chan 780 970 5233 brenda.chan@confuciusedmonton.ca

$10 – $50

Shinergy Puppet Show – Lighting up Taiwan Puppet Theatre: Asian Heritage Month

Myer Horowitz Theatre SUB 8900 - 114 Street NW, Edmonton

2019 Taiwanese American Heritage Week & Asian Heritage Month in Canada Shinergy Puppet Show Lighting up Taiwan Puppet Theatre   To celebrate the 2019 Taiwanese American Heritage Week & Asian Heritage Month in Canada, the Edmonton Taiwanese Association is proud to have Shinergy Puppet Show from Taiwan to put on a special puppet show performance … Continue reading Shinergy Puppet Show – Lighting up Taiwan Puppet Theatre: Asian Heritage Month

$20

Mixed Match – Asian Heritage Month

Metro Cinema Garneau Theatre 8712 - 109 Street, Edmonton

Mixed Match is an important human story told from the perspective of mixed race blood cancer patients who are forced to reflect on their multiracial identities and complex genetics as they struggle with a seemingly impossible search to find bone marrow donors, all while exploring what role race plays in medicine. With the multiracial community … Continue reading Mixed Match – Asian Heritage Month

$8 – $13

The Great Wall of Stories – International Children’s Festival of the Arts

St Albert Place 5 St. Anne Street, St Albert

Appropriate for: Ages 7+ Duration: 45 minutes Location: Global Canadian Heritage Trail Explore Asian folktales through the humour and wit of renowned kids’ author and playwright Marty Chan. From start to finish, kids will be on the edge of their seats as this gifted storyteller spices classic folktales with a dash of humour, pinch of … Continue reading The Great Wall of Stories – International Children’s Festival of the Arts

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Li Liu Acrobat – International Children’s Festival of the Arts

St Albert Curling Club 3 Tache Street, St Albert

Witness astounding feats of hand balancing, plate spinning, artistic cycling, foot juggling, ribbon dancing, yo-yo manipulation and other gravity-defying wonders as Li Liu, an award-winning and internationally renowned circus act, offers a rare glimpse into the traditions of Chinese acrobatics and culture. Growing up in a circus family in Beijing, Li took up the performance … Continue reading Li Liu Acrobat – International Children’s Festival of the Arts

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Edmonton Dragon Boat Racing Club 20th Anniversary BBQ

Edmonton Dragon Boat Racing Club 10296 87 Street BW, Edmonton

The Edmonton Dragon Boat Racing Club is celebrating a big birthday this year and they’re inviting the community to the party! The team will kick off its 20th season on Saturday, June 1, 2019, with a BBQ and Open House. You can learn about the sport of dragon boat and go for a paddle down … Continue reading Edmonton Dragon Boat Racing Club 20th Anniversary BBQ

Free

Seconds Please Pop-up Premiere

Green Onion Cake Man 9132 118 Avenue NW, Edmonton

It's a pop-up event for the premiere of our Seconds Please TV episode 5! My friend, Kathryn and I went into Siu To's home to make the original green onion cakes, helped at the Farmers' Market and discussed how they came to be an Edmonton festival favourite. You are invited to join us to watch … Continue reading Seconds Please Pop-up Premiere

Free

Traditional Japanese Tea Ceremonies

University of Alberta Botanic Garden Parkland County, Alberta, 5 km north of Devon on Hwy 60

Experience Japanese culture in a unique setting. Traditional tea ceremonies are offered in the tranquil Kurimoto Japanese Garden. Depending on weather and group size, tea ceremonies are held in the Ozawa Pavilion tea house, or in the Ikoi no ba, a charming adjoining structure. Dressed in beautiful kimono, members of the Matsukaze Chanoyu Association (Wind … Continue reading Traditional Japanese Tea Ceremonies

Regular Admission applies

Kurimoto Japanese Garden Spring Festival

University of Alberta Botanic Garden Parkland County, Alberta, 5 km north of Devon on Hwy 60

Date/Time Date(s) - June 2, 2019 11:00 am - 3:00 pm   This celebration of Japanese culture is a highlight of the spring season. Immerse yourself in Japanese music, food, martial arts, tea ceremonies, dance, art, calligraphy, embroidery, ikebana flower arranging, children’s games and the thrilling Kita no Taiko Drummers. Regular admission applies. Most activities … Continue reading Kurimoto Japanese Garden Spring Festival

Regular admission applies