Things to do in Edmonton: NextFest, The Wallflowers, Art on the Block and more

National Post

05-06-2025

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NextFest: Every script starts with a single word, every song a single note.
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But that moment when an artist first performs in front of a crowd is when the true magic begins — which is what NextFest is all about, celebrating its 30 th anniversary.
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With hundreds of emerging (and, honestly, established) artists featured in NextFest's 50-plus events, theatre, film, dance, concerts, visual arts, workshops and more smash about in a whirlwind of ideas and innovation where many local well-knowns launched.
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The full schedule is broken up by categories including its high school components, super-fun Nite Clubs and Mercy Funk-curated music — including the outdoor music showcase at Helen Nolan Park (12327 108 Ave.) at 4 p.m. Thursday with video game jazz band Pure Octane.
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Details: Though June 15 at Roxy Theatre (10708 124 St.), $15 single tix, $30 day pass, $45 fest pass
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The Wallflowers: Speaking of people once known to be kids, Jakob Dylan and The Wallflowers are in town.
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Formed by Dylan and Tobi Miller way back in '89, Dylan surprised former Wallflowers guitar player Michael Ward, playing together for the first time in two decades shortly before the latter died last year.
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The band's latest album Exit Wounds has a nice Tom Petty vibe, so this should be a good one.
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Detroit roots-rock Brother Elsey opens up the show and will hopefully forgive you for checking the Game 2 score as they play.
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