This is what’s going on in Edmonton this weekend.
India Film Festival of Alberta
The 10th annual India Film Festival of Alberta kicks off in Edmonton Friday night and runs through Sunday before moving elsewhere in the province.
Where: Various locations
When: Friday through Sunday
Admission: Tickets start at $23.50.
Cody Rhodes at WWE Friday Night Smackdown
The undisputed WWE Champion ‘American Nightmare’ Cody Rhodes is starring in WWE Friday Night Smackdown, happening in Edmonton on Friday for the first time in 11 years. He recently partnered with the Edmonton Oilers on merch that features his catchphrase, “Finish the story,” also a nod to the Oilers’ quest for a Stanley Cup this year.
Where: Rogers Place
When: 5:45 p.m. Friday
Admission: Tickets start at $47.
Afro x Latin Arts Carnival
Enjoy Afro and Latin music, food, dance and artisan market at this festival.
Where: The Lot on 124 Street
When: Friday-Sunday
Admission: Free
Elks host Stampeders
Can the Edmonton Elks start a new winning streak against the Calgary Stampeders?
Where: Commonwealth Stadium
When: 5 p.m. Saturday
Admission: Tickets start at $26.
Strathearn Art Walk & Music Festival
This family friendly art market and music festival is meant to introduce Edmontonians to emerging professional artists and musicians.
Where: Strathearn Drive between 89 and 91 Streets
When: 12-10 p.m. on Saturday and 12-5 p.m. on Sunday
Admission: Free
Purple City Music Festival
This festival boasts an “eclectic” program featuring psyche rock, punk rock, avant garde, and more.
Where: Various
When: Friday through Sunday
Admission: Individual show tickets start at $15.
Don Berner band at Borden Park Bandstand
Edmontonians are invited to say “goodbye to summer with some of the funkiest disco hits of the 70s” with the Don Berner Big Band.
Where: Borden Park
When: 1 p.m. Saturday
Admission: Free