Where Edmonton Magazine January/February 2018 | Page 11

CANOË VOLANT FEBRUARY FEBRUARY 2 & 3  Based off the legend of a French nobleman who’s cursed to wander the night skies in a flying canoe, this nighttime winter festival blends Indigenous and French- Canadian arts and culture. Wander the lit ravine and take in live folk music, roasted bannock, and incredible art sculptures. Dress for the weather as the festival's also outdoors. Mill Creek Ravine & La Cité Francophone, Free; visit flyingcanoevolant.ca for more information. 7 to 17 OPENS 9 HMS PINAFORE FEBRUARY 3, 6 & 9  Set sail on an adventure with the quirky cast of this beloved Gilbert and Sullivan operetta! When a low- class sailor falls for the captain’s daughter, mayhem ensues as the two lovebirds try to elope in this delightful production reimagined in the extravagant 1920s Jazz age—and it's filled with plenty of foot-tapping choreography! Jubilee Auditorium, $20–$160; call 780-429-1000 or visit edmontonopera.com for tickets. 9 THE WOMEN In this dark comedy, a woman’s bubble of affluence is under threat of popping when her best friend delivers scandalous news about her husband. (pg 26) POPNOLOGY Go “Back to the Future” to check out the DeLorean Time Machine and other cool props from your favourite pop-culture hits at this exhibit! (pg 26) CRYSTAL SHAWANDA Winner of a JUNO Award for Aboriginal Album of the Year, this singer-songwriter will electrify you with her soulful and traditional country sound. (pg 24) 15 GREATEST TEAM AVENGED SEVENFOLD This American heavy metal band will perform soul-shaking hits from their surprise-released seventh studio album, The Stage. (pg 24) FEBRUARY 11  As part of the NHL’s Centennial Celebration, over 3.6 million fans voted the 1984–85 Edmonton Oilers the “Greatest NHL Team of All Time.” To celebrate, Wayne Gretzky, Mark Messier, and more greats will host an intimate evening retelling their legendary journey. Long-time Oilers fans are in for a treat as they re-experience the team’s history! Rogers Place; visit nhl.com for more information. 17 & 18 MAMMA MIA! FEBRUARY 17 – MARCH 18  Here we go again! Experience all of your favourite ABBA hits—from “Dancing Queen” to “Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!”—in this crowd-pleasing musical. Despite not knowing her father, Sophie wants him to walk her down the aisle, so she invites three men to her wedding that she believes may be him. This fantastic show will chase away your winter blues! Citadel Theatre, $35–$120; call 780-425-1820 or visit citadeltheatre.com for tickets. 21 21 & 22 DREAMWORKS IN CONCERT Hear the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra perform beloved scores from your favourite children’s films, including Shrek, How to Train Your Dragon, and Kung Fu Panda! (pg 24) SERENA RYDER Don’t ask yourself “What I Wouldn’t Do” to see this energetic indie artist’s show—just go to hear incredible new hits from her recent album, Harmony! (pg 24) MOMIX This awe-inspiring dance troupe will bring you to the surreal landscape of the American Southwest in Opus Cactus, which blends shadow, humour, and the human body. (pg 24) JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2018 // where.ca 11