Red Deer Symphony Orchestra is back with its annual Choir Kids shows, April 27 and May 4 at the Memorial Centre. In these shows, choir kids from around central Alberta will perform alongside the older members of the RDSO. "For many students, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity," said Kati Ramsden, vice p...

A new agriculture education event is coming to Westerner Park this weekend.Discover Ag runs April 16-18 from 10-4 at the Neeralta Pavilion.The event will welcome more than 1,000 local Grade 5 students from both Red Deer and Red Deer County on its first two days.The final day is open to the public."This program is ...

Tea will be poured, desserts will arrive, and nothing will be quite what it seems as École Lacombe Junior High School (ÉLJHS) students bring a reimagined Alice in Wonderland to the stage this April.The school's drama club is preparing Alice#Wonderland, an immersive dessert theatre experience that blends p...

On this very special episode of The Everything Red Deer Podcast, Pattison Media reporters Ashley Lavallee-Koenig and Ian Gustafson, plus Pattison Media Alberta news director Sheldon Spackman join the conversation, running down all the April Fools hijinks you missed from around Red Deer and central Alberta. Plus, some e...

First Fridays Gallery Openings for Red Deer -- April 2026 Visit the interactive Gallery Guide with map and listings at: "What is Contemporary Art?" Artists: Alison Forsberg, Bailey Horton, Carmen Therriault, Kerry Tronnes, Kristine Abramoff, Margaret Hall, Lorene Runham, Rebecca Grindon, Susan Delaney, Ula-...

Red Deer Polytechnic PSA -- RDP invites members of the public, along with faculty, staff and students to a variety of complimentary spring events which highlight multidisciplinary student applied research and creative work. "At RDP, hands-on learning and real-world application are at the heart of the student exper...

Red Deer Public Library PSA -- This month's concert features The Trumpet Through the Ages presented by Karen Gustafson (trumpet) and Cheryl Cooney (piano). It is the tale of how the music of the trumpet developed from conch shells to modern instruments.The Trumpet Through the Ages Composers: Torelli, Berlioz, Irish Tra...

An exhibit featuring the work of Red Deer Polytechnic students opens at the Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery (MAG) on March 28.'Built for Adventure' runs through April 18."The year-end exhibition is always one of our favourite moments of the year," says Kim Verrier, exhibitions curator at the MAG. "There's ...

There's always something special you'll see or hear at a performance of the Red Deer Symphony Orchestra (RDSO), and this time, it'll be a violin prodigy.Nautica-Pearl Lehocky, recent winner of the RDSO Concerto Competition, will join the orchestra for its March 28 Main Series Concert #5.Lehocky will perform Samuel Barb...

The Lindsay Thurber improv team is at it again, becoming regional champion at the recent Canadian Improv Games (CIG), Alberta region.They now advance to the national festival in Ottawa."Lindsay Thurber truly represents the spirit of both Alberta and the CIG. Their sense of humour, supportiveness for each other and...

The 19th annual World Religions Conference is set for Wednesday, March 25 at Red Deer Polytechnic. It runs from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on the mainstage in the RDP Arts Centre. On the March 20, 2026 edition of The Everything Red Deer Podcast, hear conversations led by host Josh Hall, with conference co-moderator Dr. Dan...

Perhaps it wasn't a huge success when the Disney film released in 1992, but the stage drama version of 'Newsies' has received worldwide acclaim since its 2012 debut. That's part of what has students involved in Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School's drama program excited about putting on 'Newsies,' March 19-21 at ...

Local and central Alberta artists have an opportunity to share their work with the community as Viewpoint Gallery and Corridor Community Gallery open their annual 'Call for Artists' for exhibition proposals.City officials say both galleries are City of Red Deer-run exhibition spaces that provide presentation opportunit...

Westerner Park has announced Bryan Adams will make a stop in Red Deer this summer during his Roll with the Punches Tour. The Canadian rock star will play at the Centrium on September 10 along with special guest Lights, and tickets are officially on sale. Tickets can be purchased online at bryanadams.com. He's also set ...

The Central Alberta Pregnancy Care Centre (CAPCC), a not-for-profit organization, is hosting its Annual Easter Musical Production."Alive: A Story of Hope," with four opportunities to attend: Thursday, March 19 at 7 pm, Friday, March 20 at 7 pm, Saturday, March 21 at 2:30 pm, and Saturday, March 21 at 7 pm, at...

"What is Contemporary Art?"Artists: Alison Forsberg, Bailey Horton, Carmen Therriault, Kerry Tronnes, Kristine Abramoff, Margaret Hall, Lorene Runham, Rebecca Grindon, Susan Delaney, Ula-Erin Chauvet and William ArmstrongMedium: Various 2D and 3D artLocation: Kiwanis Public Art Gallery, Red Deer Public Librar...

Women of central Alberta are encouraged to grab front row VIP seats to an exclusive fundraising event in support of the Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre (CACAC)."Runway Red Deer" will be hosted Saturday, March 14, 2026, at the Sheldon Kennedy Centre of Excellence (SKCOE) showcasing Canadian Designer, Ter...

Due to illness of the next presenter, the March 5 First Thursday concert has been moved to March 12. The Friends of the Library are pleased to present the Windwood Trio: Tong Wang, piano, Maitreyli Muralidhaaran, violin, and Adam Willson, cello. The program will include works by Ravel and Lau. The concert will be he...

A unique and exciting sprint dog mushing event in Red Deer is set for this weekend. On March 7 and 8 at the River Bend Golf & Recreation Area, the public is invited to attend the free event called Solstice Surge and watch some of the province's best racers in multiple disciplines. Event organizer and competitor Jen...

The Red Deer Arts Council is pleased to present Upon Return: Landscapes by Jessica Symons on display in the Community Gallery from Feb. 23-April 10, 2026.Description: Born in Alberta and shaped by years spent exploring the breathtaking landscapes of the Canadian Rockies, Jessica returns with a powerful new body of work...

This week on The Everything Red Deer Podcast, host and rdnewsNOW reporter Josh Hall sits down with Gordie Johnson, the lead singer iconic Canadian band Big Sugar. The band is playing Bo's Bar and Stage Friday, Feb. 13 on their Hemi-Vision Live 30th anniversary tour.If you're looking for last minute tickets, check here.

Central Albertans can soon experience Handel's iconic "Water Music" performed on authentic period instruments this month.The Red Deer Symphony Orchestra (RDSO) is thrilled to welcome back the JUNO Award-winning ensemble Rosa Barocca for a dramatic journey into the Baroque era. The concert, titled "Too Ho...

Central Albertans looking for something to do this Family Day on Monday, Feb. 16, will have plenty to choose from. Below is a list of events in communities across central Alberta: Red Deer Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery Celebrate Family Day from noon to 4:30 p.m. at a free drop-in event at the gallery (4525 47A Avenue...

Tickets are on sale now for the Notre Dame Fine Arts Department's musical production of Sister Act.Directed by Jennifer Cocolicchio, with Musical Director Morgan McKee and Technical Director Rick Knievel, starring Maria Pritchard and Chloe Halverson. Central Albertans are invited to join the students for their interpre...

Red Deer's Healthy Living Expo is back, Jan. 24 at Westerner Park.The expo is central Alberta's premier health and wellness trade show, and has been in Red Deer for many years.More than 14,000 square feet of exhibitor space will be filled with over 90 exhibitor booths, featuring the best local, provincial and national ...

Central Alberta Theatre is inviting audiences to laugh, swoon, and cringe in all the best ways with Book Club, a fast-paced romantic comedy by acclaimed Canadian playwright Kristen Da Silva, running Feb. 6-21, 2026. Inspired by the fast-paced humour and heart of beloved sitcoms like Friends, The Office, New Girl, Parks...

The Friends of the Red Deer Public Library are pleased to present pianist Dr. Roger Admiral, who will present a recital featuring works by Bach, Haydn, Chopin and Rachmaninoff.The concert will take place from 12:15 to 1 p.m. at the Red Deer Public Library's Downtown Branch.Dr. Admiral performs music from the 17th to th...

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