Edmonton

Shaking it Up: Improvising Shakespeare 

Shakespeare is hilarious. His plays are packed with sharp wit, clever wordplay, and some of the best sex jokes in history. He made poetry sound natural, which is why he’s still the most famous playwright in the world.

If you do improv, you’re going to run into Shakespeare scenes—a lot. This workshop is all about making them fun, easy, and believable. You’ll learn how to decode the language, find the rhythm, and bring out the comedy, so your Shakespearean improv scenes feel effortless and engaging.

Taught by Mat Mailandt, a trained theatre actor and professional comedian (Hamlet: Improvised (2012), Macbeth: Improvised (2025), Second City Faculty, this two-hour session will break down Shakespeare’s tricks and give you practical tools to confidently play in his style.

​Come ready to shake things up, experiment, and have fun with the Bard!

• Dates: June 4, 2025 from 7 - 9 pm 

• Location:  Grindstone Studio (9562 82 Ave NW) 

• Instructor: Mat Mailandt 

• Prerequisite:  Intermediate or Advanced Improvisers 

• Showcase:  There is no showcase for this class 

• Cost:  $150 (there is no early bird for this workshop) 

Loose Change – An Art Show by Dale Kalbfleisch

Coins in the pocket, subtle shifts or evolving perspectives; discovering unexpected value in what might seem ordinary or forgotten.

"Interesting, satisfying and rewarding isn't it, to intentionally, or mistakenly find the reins loosened and see where a project or relationship leads. Accepting 'two steps forward, one step sideways or back' mentally, physically, spiritually and with intuition most often allows for beneficial loose change to come about. May our clearest and best intentions and hopes reveal goodness, kindness, growth and welcome in our lives." Dale Kalbfleisch

Using a mix of wood veneers, ink, and intricate routing, Dale creates striking prairie and mountain scenes that capture the interplay of nature, perspective, and the ever-evolving landscape, inviting viewers into a quiet contemplation of change.

Opening Reception: Friday, May 30, 7 – 9 pm
Live music, Cash bar, Light Bites
Artists in Attendance: Saturday, May 31, 11 am – 2 pm
A quieter time with the artist, complementary espresso, cash bar
Exhibition Dates: May 30 – June 15, 2025

See FULL AGENDA of EVENTS on our Event Brite link: www.eventbrite.com/e/loose-change-tickets 

RSVP through eventbrite or email at info@bay1gallery.com 

Edmonton International Jazz Festival runs for nine days of live performances from Saturday, June 21 until Sunday, June 29 in some of the finest music venues throughout Edmonton. 

This packed schedule full of sounds and experiences is brought to you in part by presenting sponsor TD Bank Group through the TD Ready Commitment.

Tickets range from free indoor and outdoor performances and up to $69.99 for some international headliner shows.

“Our Edmonton International Jazz Festival remains committed to featuring international, national, and Edmonton-based jazz musicians,” says Festival Producer Kent Sangster. “As jazz music, as with any music, has the power to unite us in the shared experience of live performance. We hope you will join us in discovering your jazz as music brings us all together during our annual Jazzfest."

Tickets and schedules here: www.edmontonjazz.com

Orcas: Our Shared Future is an immersive, interactive exhibition featuring life-size Orca replicas, fossils, films, objects from popular culture, and original artwork from the Indigenous peoples of the North American west coast.

Highlights include:

• 140 original objects and specimens, including an articulated adult female orca skeleton, and a life-size family of three replica orcas.
• Digital and physical interactives including orca sounds, orca anatomy, and whale/human brain comparisons
• Films featuring orca research, Indigenous art, and orca rights.
• Indigenous artworks including a carved wooden screen by renowned Haida artist and master carver Bill Reid.

Visit us on opening day, May 16 and be among the first to dive deep into this exciting new exhibition, plus you’ll take home a special souvenir pin to mark the occasion! (While supplies last)

Orcas: Our Shared Future runs until October 19, 2025 at Royal Alberta Museum!

Learn more
 

Dates: Jun 25, 2025 - Jul 30, 2025
Total of 6 sessions
Starts Jun 25
Cost: $381.60
Location: Orange Hub Black Box Theatre (10045 156 St, NW Edmonton)

Learn the fundamentals of improv in a fun and supportive environment. Students will build a strong foundation of self-acceptance, spontaneity, and playfulness as they learn to make up scenes on the spot. This class will focus on the basics of improv and how to get started as a performer. Join long-practicing improviser and teacher Cayley McConaghy for an engaging and high-energy experience.

www.grindstonetheatre.ca/service-page/improv-101b

Dates: Jun 23, 2025 - Jul 28, 2025
Total of 6 sessions
Starts Jun 23
$381.60
Orange Hub Black Box Theatre (10045 156 St, NW Edmonton)

This class is designed to get you feeling confident and comfortable being on stage, expressing yourself, and collaborating with other actors. It has the essential tools you need to start working on text, responding creatively to impulse, and sharing the action with the audience. Your instructor will create an engaging and supportive environment for you to strut your stuff! The class culminates in a public showcase.

www.grindstonetheatre.ca/service-page/improv-101a

Dates: Jun 26, 2025 - Jul 31, 2025
Total of 6 sessions
Starts Jun 26
Cost: $477
Location: Orange Hub Black Box Theatre (10045 156 St, NW Edmonton)

In this class, you’ll learn the basic structure of a short joke, how it works, and how you can write your own. Next, you’ll learn how that very same structure is applied to long-form jokes and comedic storytelling. This class is a good blend of the theoretical (how to write for stand-up), and the practical (how to perform it).

www.grindstonetheatre.ca/service-page/stand-up-101b

Dates: Aug 5, 2025 - Aug 8, 2025
Total of 4 sessions
Starts Aug 5
Location: Grindstone Studio (9562 82 Ave NW)

Master the art of physical comedy—where the falls are planned, but the laughs are always unexpected in our brand new Crash Course Comedy camp!

Physical comedy techniques and body awareness will bring your performance to a whole new level! Students will grow their confidence and performance skills through play with slapstick, voice and movement, and character development.

Join Diane Webb, educator, performer, and all-around funny person, in a dynamic class designed to unleash your inner comedian! In this camp, you'll explore the fundamentals of physical comedy, from slapstick humor and improv to stage combat and stand-up. 

Get ready to work your funny bone as you dive into various comedic styles, honing your skills in a supportive and energetic environment. Throughout the course, you'll collaborate with fellow students and create your own hilarious material, culminating in a final performance that showcases your unique comedic voice. 

Whether you’re a seasoned performer or just starting out, this class promises laughter, learning, and a whole lot of fun. 

www.grindstonetheatre.ca/service-page/comedy-crash-course-camp 

Dates: Aug 5, 2025 - Aug 8, 2025
Total of 4 sessions
Starts Aug 5
Location: Grindstone Studio (9562 82 Ave NW)

Master the art of physical comedy—where the falls are planned, but the laughs are always unexpected in our brand new Crash Course Comedy camp!

Physical comedy techniques and body awareness will bring your performance to a whole new level! Students will grow their confidence and performance skills through play with slapstick, voice and movement, and character development.

Join Diane Webb, educator, performer, and all-around funny person, in a dynamic class designed to unleash your inner comedian! In this camp, you'll explore the fundamentals of physical comedy, from slapstick humor and improv to stage combat and stand-up. 

Get ready to work your funny bone as you dive into various comedic styles, honing your skills in a supportive and energetic environment. Throughout the course, you'll collaborate with fellow students and create your own hilarious material, culminating in a final performance that showcases your unique comedic voice. 

Whether you’re a seasoned performer or just starting out, this class promises laughter, learning, and a whole lot of fun. 

www.grindstonetheatre.ca/service-page/comedy-crash-course-camp