Rocket sleds eh?

Looks like WinterLight is going out with a bang. It’s been a fun way to embrace our long, dark season.

Actually, looking at this weekend there are quite a few fun things happening. And you know I’m turning to ShareEdmonton to load us up with the good stuff.

Ooh, there’s the Grilled Cheese Olympics! That’s happening Sunday.

If you’ve got kids you might be checking out the Mom, Pop & Tots Fair, over at the Edmonton Expo Centre.

The circus is in Edmonton.

Edmonton gets to shine on the TED stage this Saturday, with TEDxEdmonton. It’s happening over at the TransAlta Arts Barns. Tickets were highly sought-after and are likely out of your hands, but there is an after-party. Plus, you can watch all the TEDx action online.

The 2010 Edmonton Golf Show clearly has to mean it’s almost, really spring.

If you’ve got the spirit why not check out the Alberta Cheerleading Association’s Total Spirit Championship over at West Edmonton Mall.

That dog is a better painter than me.

Our friends over at Tailz passed along an interesting event; HART’s “Pawsitively Painted,” which is a dog art auction. That’s art BY the dogs. Really.

And you’d be helping out other dogs in need. Aww…

Over at our new favourite venue, The ARTery, you’ve got Kate Maki playing Sunday.

Gee…I wonder why The ARTery would be our new favourite…could it be because we’ll be part of #yegswap next weekend? Probably.

Actually, it’s shaping up to be quite a fun night.

You will bring some cool stuff that you just got bored with, or don’t have space for, and I will do the same. We will throw it all onto a giant table and pick up some new things. So, not only are you going to get some of your spring cleaning done, you’re going to get sweet new stuff to play with, and for almost free.

Oh, and next Saturday, while you’re hanging out with some of your favourite Edmonton bloggers and podcasters, you can listen to great local music from Lyra Brown, The Mystery Ponies and The Joe.

Have a great weekend.

See you next weekend. (Wow, I’m getting pushy.)

Actually, there’s a lot of “it” we could do.

This is Hale Hale. They are good.

It will all depend on what we define as the it thing to do.

Wow, I’m getting confused.

Onto weekend fun!

The Wheat Pool is returning to the Pawnshop, as Sonic’s band of the month. That will make tonight special.

Also, a win by Team Canada would make tonight special. Where are you watching the game? I’ve got to get home and find something red to wear.

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Yes, of course, I’ve been checking ShareEdmonton for event ideas. Why wouldn’t I?

They’ve reminded me that Winefest Edmonton is this weekend.

And WinterLight continues (what a great weekend of weather we’ll have for getting outside) with The Big Winter. Sounds fun. And big.

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Now, back to my rambling selections.

Nobody leaves this place without singing the blues.

Over at the Haven Social Club (A place which I have not yet had the pleasure of seeing.) Hale Hale is going to melt some faces with rock.

I will never get tired of mentioning the babysitter blues.

Go Canada!

I think my love of Carson Daly has also been noted.

For these reasons I may bounce over to Original Joe’s-Varisty Row (109 Street, north of Whyte Avenue) for the last Coco-Tonight Show. They’ll be showing it at the restaurant/bar and they’ve got specials on Red Ale and Coco Martinis (clever). Maybe I’ll see you there.

On a more serious note, there will be a march and rally in Old Strathcona tomorrow (when isn’t there?) as Canadians against Proroguing Parliament hit the streets. Let’s see if the Facebook protest transitions to the real world.

I bet this show won't be a "big wreck." (It's Monday at Union Hall.)

Edmonton’s Winter Light festival continues this weekend, with the Baba Yaga Trail Adventure.

Ice on Whyte also continues.

There are zombie-literary discussions happening Saturday afternoon (2-4pm, in the Edmonton Room) at the Stanley Milner Library. It’s about Pride and Prejudice and Zombies.

There are also ways to enjoy the party-scene of the weekend and help Haiti. Check this Metro-Edmonton story for details.

Dave Attell is at The Comic Strip this weekend.

You can take your tummy out to the second round of Fork Fest.

Maybe you’d rather try not to get trampled by brides looking for deals and other items for THEIR SPECIAL DAY. There’s an event for that.

Or you can attempt to keep your head from exploding due to an abundance of cuteness at the Edmonton Pet Expo. Aww…

The Edmonton Rush have their home opener Saturday, against the Buffalo Bandits. Hey, they’ve got more of a chance of winning than the Oilers. (Thanks for the reminder, Derjs.)

Whatever it is you do to make it to Monday, have fun.