tulipmania at zocalo
It’s tulip season at Zocalo. Pop in for colourful vases, tulipieres, tea towels and Dutch Delft Blau along with fresh cut BC tulip bunches and bouquets from Love and Fantasy Flowers. Choose bunches from $8, or 4-inch potted tulips, only $6.
curious about the art of pysanka?
Join artist and instructor Daena Diduck for two pysanka workshops on Saturday, March 21. Both delve into the symbols, motifs and techniques of this beautiful handcraft using wax and dye—Trypillian Pysanka at 9:00 am and the Pysanky Divisions, Tips and Tricks at noon. Both are at the ACUA Boutique and Gallery (10554 110 Street, Unit 100). Register here: acuarts.ca.
take a ride on the artbus
ArtBus takes riders across downtown Edmonton to galleries and artist-run centres via special ETS buses on Saturday, March 21. Shop local, experience art and get creative with hands-on activities. The bonus? It’s free and all-ages! Participating galleries include Alberta Council for the Ukrainian Arts, Alberta Craft Council, Art Gallery of Alberta, EAC Shop, Harcourt House Artist Run Centre, Mitchell Art Gallery, Kisîhtoskâtonaw (Otipemisiwak Métis Government Arts Collective), SNAP Gallery, and Wâwâhtêwa Art Gallery (Boyle Street Community Services). And, remember to book lunch at one of the Downtown Dining Week restos.
roasti coffee delivers
Bring fresh roasted, small batch coffee to your home with free local coffee delivery on orders over $30, Monday-Friday. Order occasionally or set up a subscription—find all the deets here.
chartier good friday sugar shack long table
Experience French-Canadian classics and a traditional tire sur la neige Friday, April 3, at a family-style long table experience, featuring, you got it, maple syrup! Multiple seatings, starting at 12:30 until 8:30pm. Tix: $65/p; $25 per child (3-12 years old).
hayloft’s gluten free easter brunch
Hayloft is having a gluten free Easter brunch buffet, with seatings from 10am-12:30pm. Tix: $59/p, kids, (5-12yrs) $25.
three vikings’ easter heat and serve available now
None of the work, all of the favour. Enjoy honey mustard glazed ham or a roast turkey dinner with all the fixings, and carrot cake for dessert, $37/p. Order by midnight, Wednesday, April 1 and pick up on Saturday, April 4 from 11:30am-2pm. Email to order.
cabane à sucre for easter from vagabond
The creative food folks at Vagabond Pop-ups, Lessig Ferments, ACME Meat Market and Relish Bar & Market collaborate on an Easter feast inspired by Quebec’s spring maple syrup harvest. Enjoy either Alberta lamb leg or prime rib main course with delicious sides and accompaniments. Add-ons like a delicious tarte au sucre for dessert are available too. Pick-up at the ACME Meat Market in the Richie Market (9570 76 Avenue) between 11am-4pm, Saturday, April 4. Use the code EASTERBUNNY to receive $10 off, until March 22.
Order here.
recipe of the week: nana’s sweet and sour meatballs
Chef Brad Smoliak’s nana’s sweet and sour meatballs are a nostalgic and delicious trip back in time.
