5 things to do in Edmonton this weekend

While it appears the citys social calendar is cooling a little with the weather, theres still plenty of live music and enthusiastic sport-watching to keep your blood flowing this weekend. Also cold weather means Christmas its ba-ack.

'Classic'Live Music

What: Oh my word I cant remember a weekend that has previously had as many classic yet incredibly diverse headliners playing in Edmonton.

You can go your own way Saturday night as a (relatively) recently-reunited Fleetwood Mac take the stage at Rexall Place on Saturday night.

Also known as the singers of one of my favourite songs, Tommy James and The Shondells will perform at the River Cree Resort & Casino Saturday night.

Putting the al in classic (classical get it?), the touring Vienna Boys Choir will raise the roof at Festival Place in Sherwood Park on Sunday afternoon.

And now for something completely different, GWAR is also in town, playing Union Hall on Monday night.

Finally, Mtley Cre the 1980s heavy-metal bad boys who gained a name for their wild (and not always entirely legal) antics will play Rexall Place on November 18.

Not-so-classic (yet) music

What: Just because these guys havent been around for decades yet doesnt mean you should rule them out

• Juno-award winning singer-songwriter Sam Roberts (and band) will perform at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium on Saturday night
• Edmontons own Scenic Route to Alaska is playing at the Pawn Shop on Saturday night
• Another local group, The Smalls, will be playing to a sold-out crowd at the Starlite Room Friday through Sunday - but maybe you have a friend with a spare ticket?
• Folk darlings Kim Churchill and Mo Kenny will take the stage at the Artery Saturday night

Sportsing

What: Three local teams will have the home advantage (fingers crossed) this weekend:

First and foremost, the Eskimos will take on the Saskatchewan Roughriders Sunday afternoon at Commonwealth Stadium inthe CFL western semi-final the winner goes on to play the Stampederswhilethe loser goes home.

On the ice, the Oil Kings play the Saskatoon Blades Friday night at Rexall Place while the Oilers and the Arizona Coyotes face off on Sunday night.

May the force be with you and only you

What: While youre probably no stranger to Star Wars, you may not have seen it like this many worlds, three films one man. Charles Ross has been performing his masterpiece "One-Man Star Wars" (complete with sound effects) on stages across this world since its 2002 origins Off-Broadway, and now returns to Edmonton for a show Thursday night at the Arden Theatre.

When? November 13 at 7:30 p.m.

Its happening

What: Are yall ready for this? Christmas-themed events are officially kicking off across the city.

• On Saturday afternoon, the Christmas tree in Winston Churchill Square will be lit up amid a sea of family-friendly activities, food trucks and live entertainment. The day will kick off around 4 p.m., but the tree and fireworks wont take place until around 6:30.
• The first Christmas Fair (that I know of) of the season will be happening Friday evening from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Devon Alliance Church. Local vendors and artisans will be selling their wares, including jewelry, crafts and more as the concession serves up cider and food. Theres also be a raffle, baked-goods sale and even sleigh rides.