RITCHIE TROMBONE CHOIR

Saturday 4:20 pm
Roof of Kasoa Market Building (9320–118 Ave)
Now celebrating its 22nd season, the Ritchie Trombone Choir is a dynamic group of amateur trombone players of diverse backgrounds and ages. The choir performs a wide variety of music including baroque, classical, ragtime, swing and jazz.

DANCING ON THE WALL ACCOMPANIED BY BEAMS

Saturday 12:30, 3:30, 4:30, 5:45 pm
East Wall of Nina Haggerty Building.
Bird Soul: Trina Rasmuson and Nicole Tritter are vertical dancers—that means they hang from a rope and dance up high. They have performed their ‘high altitude’ dances in Calgary, Edmonton and Toronto. Enjoy the experimental sound of the Boreal Electroacoustic Society (BEAMS) group while you watch Bird Soul.

FIREFLY GARGOYLES

look up!
North west corner of the Nina Haggerty Centre for the Arts Building (9225 – 118 Ave)
Look up. Look way up. It’s Firefly Theatre’s 21st Century Gargoyles. Gargoyles were used to ward off evil spirits and protect decent citizens. What does that translate to in today’s surveillance culture? Are they watching over you, or simply watching you… Firefly Theatre’s interactive aerial installation has triumphed over evil at the Edmonton International Street Performers Festival, Calgary’s Children’s Festival and here on 118th Avenue at Kaleido!

UNDER THE SEA

Saturday 12:00, 4:00 pm
Look for their rig on 92 St and 118 Ave
It’s a bird—it’s a plane—it’s an Aerialist! Firefly Theatre & Circus has captivated audiences nationwide and beyond with their unique fusion of aerial arts and theatre. Their work is unique in Alberta and has been described as “spectacular and breathtaking” (The Sun), “stunningly beautiful” (See Magazine) and “fresh, funny, neck-craning spectacles” (The Journal).

THE GOOD WOMEN

Saturday 12:15, 2:00 pm
Good women is a collective of artists working in the medium of contemporary dance. Current artistic members include Alida Nyquist-Schults, Alison Towne and Ainsley Hillyard. The Good Women are presenting two pieces that were showcased at Edmonton’s Fringe Festival.

CAPOEIRA

Saturday 1:00 pm, Sunday 12:00 pm
In the Grassy Space.
Capoeira is a traditional fusion of martial arts and dance that’s kicked and twisted its way around the globe. Capoeira Edmonton bring their energy, rhythm and speed to Kaleido.

SHAKESPEARE AL FRESCO

Saturday 3:00, 4:00, 5:00, 6:00 pm
On the Jungle Gym Equipment.
Experience Shakespeare as it was originally performed: outdoors in a rowdy atmosphere. Where better to see a play than a playground! Reserve your spot on the monkey bars to watch the action. Romeo: Murray Cullen / Juliet: Elena Porter Directed by Sharla Matkin.

THE BIG SKY DOME

Saturday 12–6 pm, Sunday 12–6 pm
The Big Sky Dome has been amazing and thrilling audiences and participants for the past 8 years. It has appeared at festivals and events all over Alberta, with activities like the Giant Snakes and Ladders board game, Bubble Mania, Paper Airplane Challenge and many more. Come see what’s new under the Big Sky.

TALES IN THE BIG SKY DOME

Saturday 1:30 pm
Stephanie Benger enjoys telling stories for audiences of all ages. She specializes in Alberta tall tales but loves to tell stories from many cultures.
Sunday 1:30 pm
Bethany Ellis has taken her stories to England, Spain, Malaysia, Korea, Uruguay and West Africa. She is delighted to bring stories to ignite the imagination and warm the soul.

GLASS HAPPENS

Saturday 12–6 pm, Sunday 12–6 pm
90 St and 118 Ave
Nathan Philips attended the Alberta College of Art and Design, graduating with a BFA in glass. After working in studios in Calgary, Brazil and Vancouver, he settled in Edmonton, where he blows glass out of Glass Happens Studio.

iDANCE

Saturday 2:30, 4:00 pm
iDance Edmonton is an integrated, inclusive dance group for dancers of all abilities. Dynamic, creative, flow and challenge describe the styles of dance and movement performed by this innovative group.

CARTET

Saturday 7:00 pm
Intersection of 90 St and 118 Ave
Got road rage? We have the answer. Bill Damur conducts his four-on-the-floor musical dialogue between four cars and their drivers. A co-ordinated car cacophony of horns, lights, revving, slamming and upset drivers. Sometimes it’s a pleasure to be stuck in traffic!

DECK OUT A LAMP POST CONTEST!

Saturday all day
Watch the installations emerge on 118th Avenue as Kaleido’s 24-hour Deck out a Lamp post Contest begins. Participating artists have 24 hours to complete their installation before a panel of judges chooses a winner. Come out to admire their creativity and root them on!

BEDOUIN BEATS

Saturday and Sunday
94 St and 118 Ave in front of their studio
Explore traditional and tribal belly dance, african dance and flamenco dance performances and workshops, including gypsy soul dance, based on Gabrielle Roth’s innovative movement theories. Watch for performances and workshops daily, on the street and in the studio.

5 hours of dance in front of Bedouin Beats on both Saturday and Sunday with dancers from all over Edmonton and Alberta!

THE AVENUE CAR SHOW

Saturday 12–6 pm, Sunday 12–6 pm
Sponsored by the Studebaker Society of Alberta. Cars of all shapes, sizes and vintage! Come enjoy the sights!

THE HUMAN FOUNTAIN

Saturday & Sunday!

THE HUMAN WEB

Saturday all day
Work with local installation artist Sherri Chaba to create a huge web pathway on the Avenue. Become a part of a microcosm!

THE WHITE CATS

Saturday
Look for them on 118 Avenue
Three of the finest jazz people in Edmonton are taking it to the streets with great originals, traditional standards and tantalizing TV theme songs.

THE MOVEABLE FEAST

Saturday 12–6 pm, Sunday 12–6 pm