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through your own calendar, Facebook or text and email reminders. If you wish your event to appear in Thursday’s paper, be sure to submit the information to edmontonjournal.com/whatson by noon Thursday, the week before publication.Note: Not all events listed in the online calendar will be published in the paper.

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LAUDAThis concert will feature music created for large chorus, highlighting composers from Canada, Africa, Sweden and the United States. Two of the pieces featured in this concert is The Conversion of Saul by Randall Stroope and The Awakening by Joseph Martin.When: Monday, 7 p.m.Where: Robert Tegler Student Centre, Concordia University College of Alberta, 7128 Ada Blvd.Tickets: $15 Adult, $12 Student, tixonthesquare.ca, 780-420-1757Information: Joy Berg, 780-479-9368, joy.berg@concordia.ab.ca LAURA BACHYNSKI CD RELEASE — FOR HOPE ISWhen: Saturday, 8 p.m.Where: Strathcona Community League, 10139 87th Ave.Tickets: $15 in advance, $20 at door, yeglive.ca, 780-288-3878Information: Laura Bachynski, lbachynski@hotmail.com, laurabachynski.com MICHAEL MASSEY 50TH ANNIVERSARY PIANO RECITALEdmonton’s beloved Michael Massey, conductor of the Edmonton Youth Orchestra and pianist extraordinaire, is performing the 50th anniversary of his first recital at Alberta College, of works by Debussy, Chopin, Rachmaninoff, Medtner, Honegger as well as the famous sonata Opus 81a by Beethoven.When: Sunday, 3 p.m.Where: Muttart Hall, Alberta College of Music, MacEwan University, 10050 MacDonald Dr.Tickets: $20 adult, $10 student, seniors, EYO members, 780-633-3725

Information: Edmonton Recital Society, 780-905-5861 MACEWAN UNIVERSITY’S BIG BAND CONCERTMacEwan University and the U of A Big Bands are back again to inspire and entertain.When: Monday, 7:30 p.m.Where: John L. Haar Theatre, 10045 156th St.Tickets: Adults $13.75 ($15 at the door), students and Seniors $11.75, ($12 at the door), tixonthesquare.ca, 780-420-17572014 ALBERTA CHRISTIAN MALE CHOIR FESTIVALAfter six years, the 2014 Alberta Christian Male Choir Festival comes back to Edmonton for one night only. Featuring more than 100 men from five choirs from across Alberta. When: Saturday, 7 p.m.Where: The River Community Church, 11522 Ellerslie Rd.Tickets: $15 Adults, $10 Seniors and Students, ages 15 and under free, tixonthesquare.caInformation: Bob Van Essen, Secretary, Edmonton Christian Male Choir, ecmchoir@gmail.comTE DEUM SINGERS CONCERTTe Deum Singers presents Speak To One Another, in Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs. When: Saturday, 7 p.m., Sunday, 3 p.m.Where: Lendrum Mennonite Brethren Church, 11210 59th Ave.Tickets: Donation, 780-963-1351STEPHEN MALKMUS & THE JICKS WITH SPEEDY ORTIZAmerican indie rock band, on tour to support their latest release, Wig Out At Jagbags.

When: Tuesday, 8 p.m.Where: The Starlite Room, 10030 102nd StTickets: $20 advance, ticketfly.com, 877-987-6487Information: Jason Rouleau, Jason@mrgventuresltd.comBASTILLE WITH GUESTSThe music of Bastille. When: Saturday, doors 8 p.m., show 9 p.m.Where: The Union Hall, 6240 99th St.Tickets: $27.50, livenation.com, 1-855-985-5000, Ticketmaster Out-lets, general admission, all ages BOY & BEAR with Special GuestsKnown for their remarkable live performance, Boy & Bear made their first appearance on North American shores in 2011 at Lollapalooza, where they impressed the crowd with beautifully crafted songs infused with guitar riffs, mandolins, keys, banjos and lush vocal harmonies.When: Friday, doors 8 p.m., 18+, No Minors Where: The Starlite Room, 10030 - 102nd St.Tickets: $19, Unionevents.com, Ticketfly.com & Blackbyrd JOHN MCDERMOTT LOOKING BACK — 20TH ANNIVERSARY TOURJohn McDermott is an international recording star and household name. Besides his stellar musical career, platinum, double-platinum, triple-platinum albums and multiple Juno nominations, he is also known for his commitment to veterans’ causes. When: Thursday, 7:30 p.m.Where: Winspear CentreTickets: Box Office, 780-428-1414 or 1-800-563-5081

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VARIETY SHOW: ROBERT POSTActor, mime, puppeteer, juggler, ven-triloquist, standup comic and impro-vising whirling dervish, Robert Post is a one-man variety show who shares what it means to be wonderfully alive in a hugely entertaining show. When: Saturday, 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Where: Morinville Community Cultural Centre, 9502 100th Ave.Tickets: adult $25, senior $20, student $10, 780-939-7888, tixonthesquare.caInformation: morinvillecentre.caEASTER BAKE SALEPaskas, babkas, garlic sausage, naly-snyky, pampushky, beets with horse-radish, cakes, squares and other home-baked goods will be available for purchase.When: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.Where: St. Elia Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 11833 66th St. PLAYSCHOOL OPEN HOUSE AND REGISTRATIONWhen: Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Where: Woodbend Hall, Parkland County 5 km east of Highway 60 on 9th Avenue SW and 215th StreetInformation: Bonnie at 780-470-0574, woodbendhall.comSTRAIGHT FROM THE HEARTThis workshop aims to improve communication between couples to lead them toward a more satisfying relationship. When: Every Saturday until May 10, 10 a.m. to noon Where: Mill Woods Family Resource Centre’s Millhurst Site, 5704 19A Ave.Tickets: $50Information: call 780-413-4521 to registerSTAY AND PLAYThis is a drop-in daycare perfect for children ages six and under. Chil-dren of all abilities and older siblings are also welcome. When: every Thursday until June 12, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Where: Mill Woods Family Resource Centre’s Millbourne Site, 3756 78th St.Tickets: free admissionInformation: 780-413-4521ST. ANDREW’S PYROGY DINNERCome dine in or take out.When: Friday, 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Where: St. Andrew’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 9831 75th St.Tickets: free admission GROOVY BELLIES: HIP TWISTING THROUGH THE ’50S, ’60S AND ’70S

Intrepid reporter Sidnee StarEyes and her trusty sidekick, Mini ’Nee, have awoken from cryogenic stasis to � nd they have been sent back into the ’60s.When: Sunday, 7 p.m. to 9:20 p.m. Where: Arden Theatre, 5 St. Anne St., St. AlbertTickets: $25, 780-761-0773, bedouinbeats.comInformation: Denise Leclair, 780-722-9773, denise@bedouinbeats.comSTEP RIGHT UP: EDMONTON VOLUNTEER FAIRVisit with 80 non-pro� t organ-izations and see where you can volunteer.When: Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: Centre Stage, located level one, phase one by Target in West Edmonton Mall

Tickets: free admissionInformation: volunteeredmonton.comFABULOUS FABRIC FRENZYThis fundraiser is a sale of donated fabrics and yarns being sold at bar-gain prices.When: Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.Where: Strathearn United Church, 8510 95th Ave.Information: To donate items for sale contact Judy 780-434-0036 or Phyllis 780-469-6327; edmgrandmothers.orgMAYOR’S PRAYER BREAKFASTThe mayor’s prayer breakfast is a non-political event that allows churches, ministries and individuals the opportunity to show prayer sup-port and appreciation for the Mayor of Edmonton and other civic leaders. When: Wednesday, 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. Where: Shaw Conference CentreTickets: $45 per person, or $400 per table of 10, 780-436-2489Information: Mona Bouchard, admin@mayorsprayerbreakfast.ca, mayorsprayerbreakfast.ca AN EVENING IN TIBETEnjoy an Indian bu� et from India Garden Restaurant. The auction will feature a variety of items includ-ing imported goods from Tibetan refugee communities, beautiful tex-tiles, distinctive jewelry, handmade Tibetan art and more.When: Saturday, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Where: Meridian Banquet Hall,

4820 76th Ave.Tickets: $50Information: gadensamtenling.org, 780-718-2984

DA N C ECOUNTRY AND WESTERN DANCELive performance by Fran Sinclair and Cross Country.When: Tuesday, 6 p.m. Where: Sands Motor Hotel, 12340 Fort Rd.Tickets: $10EBDA BALLROOM DANCEWhen: Saturday, 8 p.m. Where: Lions senior recreational centre, 11113 111th Ave.Tickets: $13 members, $15 non-membersInformation: 780-893-6828, ebda.caMINUS ONE CLUB DANCELive music performed by the HI-Lites.When: Saturday, 8 p.m. to midnight Where: Bellevue Community Hall, 7308 112th Ave.Tickets: $10 members, $12 guestsInformation: Louise 780-434-9284WEDNESDAY NIGHT DANCESLive music performed by the Backstreet A� air. Reservations must be made by Monday. When: Wednesday, 6:45 p.m. Where: Northgate Lions Recreation Centre, 7524 139th Ave.Tickets: call 780-406-0840 to make a reservationCANADIAN MASTER BALLET CLASS SERIESThe Goh Ballet is pleased to launch its first Canadian Master Class

Series with prima ballerina Chan Hon Goh. When: Sunday, 10 a.m. Where: Edmonton School of BalletTickets: $25Information: gohballet.com/prg_cmcs.html

F I L MTRASHED: A MOVIE AND PANEL DISCUSSIONA screening of Trashed, a documen-tary on garbage that challenges viewers to look at waste from a global perspective. A panel discussion will follow the � lm.When: Thursday, 7 p.m.Where: Strathcona County council chambers, 401 Festival Lane, Sherwood ParkTickets: free admissionInformation: info@sclibrary.ab.ca, 780-410-8600FILM SCREENING: BUYING SEXThis feature documentary explores the state of prostitution laws in Canada. A question and answer period with Trisha Baptie will follow the screening.When: Thursday, April 10, 7 p.m.Where: Santa Maria Goretti Centre, 11050 90th St.Tickets: free admission, eventbrite.ca to registerInformation: Kathleen Quinn director@ceasenow.org, dlsfilm.com

L E C T U R E S & M E E T I N G S VEGETABLES UNLIMITEDIeuan Evans will introduce us to

interesting vegetables you can grow in interesting places.When: Wednesday, 7 p.m. Where: St. Albert Botanic Park at the John Beedle Centre, 265 Sturgeon Rd.Directions: in St. Albert, one kilometre east of Boudreau RoadTickets: Members $20 per session, non-members $25, three for $20 each with advance paymentInformation: to register call 780-458-7163 or email sabotpk@telus.netCARING FAMILIESThis 12-week program offers parents time to learn more about themselves and their child.When: Every Tuesday and Wednes-day until June 25, 9 a.m. Where: KARA Family Resource Centre, 6717 132nd Ave.Tickets: free admissionInformation: kara-frc.caHEALING CIRCLE WITH ALGONQUIN MEDICINE MAN PETE BERNARDIn this two-hour healing circle, Pete will talk for the first hour about a theme of his choosing, then, in the second hour, he will take attend-ants on a meditative journey. Bring a yoga mat or blanket and pillow. No registration will be necessary.When: Thursday, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Where: Healing Connections, 10548 115th St.Tickets: $20Information: 780-488-9779, healing-connections.ca/whats-on/workshops/#PeteB

L I T E R A RY EV E N T SBOOK LAUNCH: FROM ONE VOICE TO ANOTHER: A TRANSLATOR’S POINT OF VIEWTranslator Yukari Meldrum discusses what it’s like working with author and illustrator Tomoko Mitani. When: Thursday, 5:30 p.m.Where: Room 134, Telus Building, University of Alberta campusTickets: free admissionInformation: facebook.com/events/287271884757370PUBLIC SPEAKING AND OTHER PLAYS: BOOK LAUNCHChris Craddock presents his second play collection, Public Speaking and Other Plays.When: Monday, 7 p.m. Where: Tavern on Whyte, 10507 82nd Ave.Tickets: free admissionInformation: production@newest-press.com, 780-432-9427

S P O RT S & R E C R E AT I O NHIKE WASKAHEGAN TRAILJoin us each week in a 10-kilometre guided hike. This week is a walk through the St. Albert Red Willow Trail area.When: Sunday, 8:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. Where: Meet at the northwest cor-ner of Superstore parking lot, 51st Avenue and Calgary Trail; carpool available from there to the trail head.Tickets: Guests welcome, annual membership $20; carpool $5Information: Hike leader Karen 780-642-6372, waskahegantrail.caWALK ALBERTAWalk for fun, fitness and friendship. Join the Devon discovery walkers in a walk around Lake Beaumaris.When: Saturday, 12:30 p.m.Where: Beaumont Regional Activities Centre, 5303 50th St.Directions: From Edmonton take 50th Street south, which first changes in to Highway 814 and then to 50th Street, in Beaumont. Activ-ities centre will be on the left.Information: Walter Cool 780-433-5612, walt.cool@gmail.com, trekkerswalks.ca CO-ED FUTSAL AND STREET SOCCER FESTIVALSign up to compete in several di� er-ent tournaments; there will be prizes for best player and teams.When: Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Where: Ralph Klein Centre, 4500 50th St., Olds Tickets: $20Information: Adrian Beasley, Ady.Beasley@oldscollege.ca, 403-507 9779, facebook.com/events/1408429052751981SUCK IT UP BUTTERCUP FIVE-KILOMETRE RUN AND WALKEach participant will receive a � n-isher’s medal when they cross the � nish line. All proceeds are going to the Canadian Diabetes Association. Also, the event is looking for � ve volunteers to help with the two-hour event.When: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Where: Starting at the Family centre in Rundle ParkTickets: $25, events.runningroom.comInformation: Sandra Sofalvi, sandrasofalvi@hotmail.com

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Becci Watson, left, and Kim Clark from Zebra Child Protection will be at the Volunteer Fair at WEM on April 5.

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