24

January 2025

Any Night

Any Night by Daniel Arnold & Medina Hahn. Directed by Ronen Eagles

Thriller (Canadian). For mature audiences.

When Anna, a troubled modern dancer struggling with the death of her mother, moves into a new basement apartment for solace and solitude, she finds herself drawn into a tender relationship with Patrick, the helpful young man living above her. But why is she suffering violent behaviour in her sleep? As her night terrors and sleepwalking intensify, both she and Patrick are sent down a spiral of fear and are soon caught in fracturing timelines—from a night spent observed in a sleep clinic to a violent dream-like accident. Anna must sort reality from dream and past from present and future, or she may never wake up. Part romance, part mystery, Any Night is a suspenseful and mind-bending puzzle exploring the thin line between trust and fear and the immeasurable power of the subconscious.

Produced by special arrangement with THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY of Woodstock, Illinois

The play runs from January 17 to 26, 2025, in the Studio Theatre upstairs at CAT Studios (Red Deer Memorial Centre).

“Dinner & a Show” 10% OFF select menu items

Show your Showpass ticket for a discount on CAT 2024-2025 show dates with “Dinner & a Show” offer at select downtown restaurants. In partnership with the Downtown Business Association.

  • Central Alberta Theatre, 4214 58 St
  • 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

25

January 2025

Family Literacy Day FUN!

Excite your kids about reading,  and spend valuable time together at the Dawe Branch in celebration of Family Literacy Day! 

Dawe Community Playdate!
Come play! Join us for a fun and social program of discovery, exploration, and imaginary play. Suitable for ages 2 to 5 (must be with an adult). Registration not required.
We are part of the City's Winter Wonderland Family Fun Day so be sure to take in all the activities and events at the Dawe Centre while you are here! https://tinyurl.com/bdfx5j76

Special Themed Storytimes!
Attend any Storytime at any library location from January 20 to 26 and enter to win cool prizes! Find them here: https://tinyurl.com/438hd8p6

 

  • Red Deer Public Library Dawe Branch, 56 Holt St
  • 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

25

January 2025

Winter Wonderland Family Fun Day at the Dawe

📅 Date: Saturday, January 25, 2025
🕐 Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Location: G.H. Dawe Community Centre

Join us for fun family friendly activities:
🌊 Winter Waves Pool Party – Make a splash in the pool, play games, enjoy free popsicles and glitter tattoos. (Regular admission required)
⛸️ Glide & Chill Public Skating – 1:00 – 2:30 PM (Bring your skates, regular admission required) Warm up with a free hot chocolate bar.
🏋️‍♀️ Arctic Gymnasium Games – Active games in the gymnasium for all ages, bounce house and scavenger hunt. (Regular admission required)
🎡 Free Frosty Family Fair – Engage with community agencies and enjoy interactive booths.

Bring the family and create lasting memories at this frosty extravaganza. Whether you're skating, bouncing, or enjoying some hot chocolate, there's something for everyone.

See you there for a day of fun in our Winter Wonderland!

  • G.H. Dawe Community Centre, 56 Holt St
  • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

25

January 2025

Any Night

Any Night by Daniel Arnold & Medina Hahn. Directed by Ronen Eagles

Thriller (Canadian). For mature audiences.

When Anna, a troubled modern dancer struggling with the death of her mother, moves into a new basement apartment for solace and solitude, she finds herself drawn into a tender relationship with Patrick, the helpful young man living above her. But why is she suffering violent behaviour in her sleep? As her night terrors and sleepwalking intensify, both she and Patrick are sent down a spiral of fear and are soon caught in fracturing timelines—from a night spent observed in a sleep clinic to a violent dream-like accident. Anna must sort reality from dream and past from present and future, or she may never wake up. Part romance, part mystery, Any Night is a suspenseful and mind-bending puzzle exploring the thin line between trust and fear and the immeasurable power of the subconscious.

Produced by special arrangement with THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY of Woodstock, Illinois

The play runs from January 17 to 26, 2025, in the Studio Theatre upstairs at CAT Studios (Red Deer Memorial Centre).

“Dinner & a Show” 10% OFF select menu items

Show your Showpass ticket for a discount on CAT 2024-2025 show dates with “Dinner & a Show” offer at select downtown restaurants. In partnership with the Downtown Business Association.

  • Central Alberta Theatre, 4214 58 St
  • 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

26

January 2025

Any Night

Any Night by Daniel Arnold & Medina Hahn. Directed by Ronen Eagles

Thriller (Canadian). For mature audiences.

When Anna, a troubled modern dancer struggling with the death of her mother, moves into a new basement apartment for solace and solitude, she finds herself drawn into a tender relationship with Patrick, the helpful young man living above her. But why is she suffering violent behaviour in her sleep? As her night terrors and sleepwalking intensify, both she and Patrick are sent down a spiral of fear and are soon caught in fracturing timelines—from a night spent observed in a sleep clinic to a violent dream-like accident. Anna must sort reality from dream and past from present and future, or she may never wake up. Part romance, part mystery, Any Night is a suspenseful and mind-bending puzzle exploring the thin line between trust and fear and the immeasurable power of the subconscious.

Produced by special arrangement with THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY of Woodstock, Illinois

The play runs from January 17 to 26, 2025, in the Studio Theatre upstairs at CAT Studios (Red Deer Memorial Centre).

“Dinner & a Show” 10% OFF select menu items

Show your Showpass ticket for a discount on CAT 2024-2025 show dates with “Dinner & a Show” offer at select downtown restaurants.

In partnership with the Downtown Business Association.

  • Central Alberta Theatre, 4214 58 St
  • 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

1

February 2025

RDSO Presents: Surprisingly Symphonic

RDSO’s first performance of 2025 will be full of symphonic surprises! From Haydn’s “Surprise” Symphony to the Canadian classic Log Driver’s Waltz, this performance has something for everyone. Add in the prize-winning guest artist from the 2024 Performing Arts Festival, and you’ve got a concert experience that can’t be missed!

PROGRAM:

HEMSWORTH: The Log Driver's Waltz
HAYDN: Symphony No. 94 in G, “Surprise”
MONN: Cello Concerto in G Minor

  • Arts Centre (Red Deer Polytechnic), 100 College Bl
  • 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM

2

February 2025

Community Drum Circle

Experience the Rhythm of Life! Come down and join us for Drum Circle! Free to Everyone and drums will be provided.

Drum Circles are taking place on the First Sunday of each month from 2 - 4pm.

Location: Vin L Den, Suite 5 4919 49St, Red Deer, AB (Next Door to the Arts Council office.)

  • The Vin L Den, #5 4919 49th Street
  • 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

7

February 2025

Pouf!

What happens when you mix hair spray, head lice, and a little dab of Elvis? Hairlarity.

Pouf! by Lou Clyde. Directed by Glorene Ellis

Comedy

The year is 1958 and Betty finds herself unfulfilled as a housewife. She and her husband have been unsuccessful in starting a family and her husband will not “permit” her to get a job. With the encouragement of her sister, Betty secretly sets up an in-home salon, leveraging her prowess with hair spray and bobby pins. Betty begins to change the lives of neighborhood women by “poufing” their hair. POUF! is an “uplifting” comedy with big hair and even bigger laughs.

The play runs from February 7 to 16, 2025, in the Studio Theatre upstairs at CAT Studios (Red Deer Memorial Centre).

“Dinner & a Show” 10% OFF select menu items

Show your Showpass ticket for a discount on CAT 2024-2025 show dates with “Dinner & a Show” offer at select downtown restaurants.

In partnership with the Downtown Business Association.

  • Central Alberta Theatre, 4214 58 St
  • 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM

8

February 2025

The Lovely Valentines Craft Show and Market

Join us Sat Feb 8th from 10-4 at the Baymont Inn Red Deer (4311 49th ave) for The Lovely Valentines Craft Show and Market! 2 ballrooms of amazing vendors and artisans ready to showcase all their gift ideas for your valentine! or come down and spoil yourself with all the awesome items you will find! The show offers free admission, free parking and free gift card and basket draws! Cant wait to see you all there!

  • Baymont Inn , 4311 49th ave Red Deer alberta
  • 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

8

February 2025

Pouf!

What happens when you mix hair spray, head lice, and a little dab of Elvis? Hairlarity.

Pouf! by Lou Clyde. Directed by Glorene Ellis

Comedy

The year is 1958 and Betty finds herself unfulfilled as a housewife. She and her husband have been unsuccessful in starting a family and her husband will not “permit” her to get a job. With the encouragement of her sister, Betty secretly sets up an in-home salon, leveraging her prowess with hair spray and bobby pins. Betty begins to change the lives of neighborhood women by “poufing” their hair. POUF! is an “uplifting” comedy with big hair and even bigger laughs.

The play runs from February 7 to 16, 2025, in the Studio Theatre upstairs at CAT Studios (Red Deer Memorial Centre).

“Dinner & a Show” 10% OFF select menu items

Show your Showpass ticket for a discount on CAT 2024-2025 show dates with “Dinner & a Show” offer at select downtown restaurants.

In partnership with the Downtown Business Association.

  • Central Alberta Theatre, 4214 58 St
  • 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM

9

February 2025

Pouf!

What happens when you mix hair spray, head lice, and a little dab of Elvis? Hairlarity.

Pouf! by Lou Clyde. Directed by Glorene Ellis

Comedy

The year is 1958 and Betty finds herself unfulfilled as a housewife. She and her husband have been unsuccessful in starting a family and her husband will not “permit” her to get a job. With the encouragement of her sister, Betty secretly sets up an in-home salon, leveraging her prowess with hair spray and bobby pins. Betty begins to change the lives of neighborhood women by “poufing” their hair. POUF! is an “uplifting” comedy with big hair and even bigger laughs.

The play runs from February 7 to 16, 2025, in the Studio Theatre upstairs at CAT Studios (Red Deer Memorial Centre).

“Dinner & a Show” 10% OFF select menu items

Show your Showpass ticket for a discount on CAT 2024-2025 show dates with “Dinner & a Show” offer at select downtown restaurants.

In partnership with the Downtown Business Association.

  • Central Alberta Theatre, 4214 58 St
  • 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

13

February 2025

Pouf!

What happens when you mix hair spray, head lice, and a little dab of Elvis? Hairlarity.

Pouf! by Lou Clyde. Directed by Glorene Ellis

Comedy

The year is 1958 and Betty finds herself unfulfilled as a housewife. She and her husband have been unsuccessful in starting a family and her husband will not “permit” her to get a job. With the encouragement of her sister, Betty secretly sets up an in-home salon, leveraging her prowess with hair spray and bobby pins. Betty begins to change the lives of neighborhood women by “poufing” their hair. POUF! is an “uplifting” comedy with big hair and even bigger laughs.

The play runs from February 7 to 16, 2025, in the Studio Theatre upstairs at CAT Studios (Red Deer Memorial Centre).

“Dinner & a Show” 10% OFF select menu items

Show your Showpass ticket for a discount on CAT 2024-2025 show dates with “Dinner & a Show” offer at select downtown restaurants.

In partnership with the Downtown Business Association.

  • Central Alberta Theatre, 4214 58 St
  • 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM

13

February 2025

Roll Over, Beethoven: Love Songs

Bring your Immortal Beloved to Bo's Bar & Stage as the RDSO takes over for 'Roll Over, Beethoven: Love Songs'. If you're looking for an epic date night this February, we've got you covered!

Doors Open at 6:00 PM, Show Starts at 8:00 PM.

Get your tickets today!

  • Bo's Bar & Stage, 2310 50 Avenue
  • 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

14

February 2025

Pouf!

What happens when you mix hair spray, head lice, and a little dab of Elvis? Hairlarity.

Pouf! by Lou Clyde. Directed by Glorene Ellis

Comedy

The year is 1958 and Betty finds herself unfulfilled as a housewife. She and her husband have been unsuccessful in starting a family and her husband will not “permit” her to get a job. With the encouragement of her sister, Betty secretly sets up an in-home salon, leveraging her prowess with hair spray and bobby pins. Betty begins to change the lives of neighborhood women by “poufing” their hair. POUF! is an “uplifting” comedy with big hair and even bigger laughs.

The play runs from February 7 to 16, 2025, in the Studio Theatre upstairs at CAT Studios (Red Deer Memorial Centre).

“Dinner & a Show” 10% OFF select menu items

Show your Showpass ticket for a discount on CAT 2024-2025 show dates with “Dinner & a Show” offer at select downtown restaurants.

In partnership with the Downtown Business Association.

  • Central Alberta Theatre, 4214 58 St
  • 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM

15

February 2025

Pouf!

What happens when you mix hair spray, head lice, and a little dab of Elvis? Hairlarity.

Pouf! by Lou Clyde. Directed by Glorene Ellis

Comedy

The year is 1958 and Betty finds herself unfulfilled as a housewife. She and her husband have been unsuccessful in starting a family and her husband will not “permit” her to get a job. With the encouragement of her sister, Betty secretly sets up an in-home salon, leveraging her prowess with hair spray and bobby pins. Betty begins to change the lives of neighborhood women by “poufing” their hair. POUF! is an “uplifting” comedy with big hair and even bigger laughs.

The play runs from February 7 to 16, 2025, in the Studio Theatre upstairs at CAT Studios (Red Deer Memorial Centre).

“Dinner & a Show” 10% OFF select menu items

Show your Showpass ticket for a discount on CAT 2024-2025 show dates with “Dinner & a Show” offer at select downtown restaurants.

In partnership with the Downtown Business Association.

  • Central Alberta Theatre, 4214 58 St
  • 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM

16

February 2025

Pouf!

What happens when you mix hair spray, head lice, and a little dab of Elvis? Hairlarity.

Pouf! by Lou Clyde. Directed by Glorene Ellis

Comedy

The year is 1958 and Betty finds herself unfulfilled as a housewife. She and her husband have been unsuccessful in starting a family and her husband will not “permit” her to get a job. With the encouragement of her sister, Betty secretly sets up an in-home salon, leveraging her prowess with hair spray and bobby pins. Betty begins to change the lives of neighborhood women by “poufing” their hair. POUF! is an “uplifting” comedy with big hair and even bigger laughs.

The play runs from February 7 to 16, 2025, in the Studio Theatre upstairs at CAT Studios (Red Deer Memorial Centre).

“Dinner & a Show” 10% OFF select menu items

Show your Showpass ticket for a discount on CAT 2024-2025 show dates with “Dinner & a Show” offer at select downtown restaurants.

In partnership with the Downtown Business Association.

  • Central Alberta Theatre, 4214 58 St
  • 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

27

February 2025

SJHS Production of Big Fish the Musical

St. Joseph is holding our annual Musical Production February 27 - March 1!

We ARE NOW booking Tickets for all shows

General Info:
Performances are held at the Red Deer Memorial Centre with matinees on Thursday and Friday at 1pm, matinee on Saturday at 2pm, and all evening shows at 7pm.
Tickets are $20 per seat and can be purchased at https://www.studentquickpay.com/rdcrs/MyAccount/Main.aspx

Based on the celebrated novel by Daniel Wallace and the acclaimed film directed by Tim Burton, BIG FISH tells the story of Edward Bloom, a traveling salesman who lives life to its fullest…and then some! Edward’s incredible, larger-than-life stories thrill everyone around him—most of all, his devoted wife Sandra. But their son Will, about to have a child of his own, is determined to find the truth behind his father’s epic tales. Overflowing with heart and humor, BIG FISH is an extraordinary musical that reminds us why we love going to the theatre—for an experience that’s richer, funnier and bigger than life itself.

The show is rated PG as there is some language that is not appropriate for all ages. Nothing overtly violent or explicit in terms of content in this show. If you'd like more details about this, please reach out to sarah.macdonald@rdcrs.ca

  • Memorial Centre/Festival Hall, 4230 58 St
  • 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

27

February 2025

Pokémon Day!

Celebrate Pokémon all day long!

Pokémon fans, get ready for battling, activities, and prize draws!

  • Play Pokémon Go with RDP Librarian and catch the Pokémon lured to the Pokéstops and gyms you can visit near the library. Gotta Catch 'em all!
  • Play Pokémon Safari!

  •  Find the hidden Pokéball!
  • Enter a prize draw!

  • Live Stream Pokémon Presents!

  • All ages welcome! (ages 8 and under with an adult please)

Registration for this part of Pokémon Day is not needed. Drop-in and have some fun!

Want to battle? Register for Battle Station! https://tinyurl.com/4sk9cbae

  • Red Deer Public Library Downtown Branch, 4818 49 ST
  • 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM

2

March 2025

Community Drum Circle

Experience the Rhythm of Life! Come down and join us for Drum Circle! Free to Everyone and drums will be provided.

Drum Circles are taking place on the First Sunday of each month from 2 - 4pm.

Location: Vin L Den, Suite 5 4919 49St, Red Deer, AB (Next Door to the Arts Council office.)

  • The Vin L Den, #5 4919 49th Street
  • 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

7

March 2025

Opal’s Million Dollar Duck

In CAT’s final show of the season, we visit a cluttered little store off the beaten track to the sleepy edge of town and an unexpected, far-from-quiet tussle over a fortune.

Opal’s Million Dollar Duck by John Patrick. Directed by Susan Dearing.

Farce

Searching for costumes for their next production, Desmond and Queenie, the “stars” of the local summer-stock company, drop by “Opal’s Antique Junque Shop.” While rooting through Opal’s treasures they spot a nondescript oil painting—a still life of a dead mallard duck and an apple—and recalling an item in the morning newspaper about an old master who has disappeared from the local art museum, suddenly realize that this may be the missing canvas, for which the insurance company is offering a sizable reward. Summoning up all their acting skills, they try to charm Opal into selling the painting for a pittance, but she explains that she plans to give it to her friend, Rosie, as a birthday present, whereupon the plot thickens hilariously. Desmond and Queenie resort to everything from outrageous flattery to knock-out drops trying to get their hands on the picture. Rosie, however, rejects it on the grounds that it reminds her of her pet duck (which was run over by a truck); and the plotters, much to their glee, march off triumphantly with their prize—unaware that a later edition of the paper carries a new item: The old master has been found, and the canvas that disappeared was a worthless copy that the museum had thrown out with the garbage!

The play runs from March 7 to 16, 2025, in the Studio Theatre upstairs at CAT Studios (Red Deer Memorial Centre).

“Dinner & a Show” 10% OFF select menu items

Show your Showpass ticket for a discount on CAT 2024-2025 show dates with “Dinner & a Show” offer at select downtown restaurants.

In partnership with the Downtown Business Association.

  • Central Alberta Theatre, 4214 58 St
  • 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM

8

March 2025

Opal’s Million Dollar Duck

In CAT’s final show of the season, we visit a cluttered little store off the beaten track to the sleepy edge of town and an unexpected, far-from-quiet tussle over a fortune.

Opal’s Million Dollar Duck by John Patrick. Directed by Susan Dearing.

Farce

Searching for costumes for their next production, Desmond and Queenie, the “stars” of the local summer-stock company, drop by “Opal’s Antique Junque Shop.” While rooting through Opal’s treasures they spot a nondescript oil painting—a still life of a dead mallard duck and an apple—and recalling an item in the morning newspaper about an old master who has disappeared from the local art museum, suddenly realize that this may be the missing canvas, for which the insurance company is offering a sizable reward. Summoning up all their acting skills, they try to charm Opal into selling the painting for a pittance, but she explains that she plans to give it to her friend, Rosie, as a birthday present, whereupon the plot thickens hilariously. Desmond and Queenie resort to everything from outrageous flattery to knock-out drops trying to get their hands on the picture. Rosie, however, rejects it on the grounds that it reminds her of her pet duck (which was run over by a truck); and the plotters, much to their glee, march off triumphantly with their prize—unaware that a later edition of the paper carries a new item: The old master has been found, and the canvas that disappeared was a worthless copy that the museum had thrown out with the garbage!

The play runs from March 7 to 16, 2025, in the Studio Theatre upstairs at CAT Studios (Red Deer Memorial Centre).

“Dinner & a Show” 10% OFF select menu items

Show your Showpass ticket for a discount on CAT 2024-2025 show dates with “Dinner & a Show” offer at select downtown restaurants.

In partnership with the Downtown Business Association.

  • Central Alberta Theatre, 4214 58 St
  • 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM

9

March 2025

Opal’s Million Dollar Duck

In CAT’s final show of the season, we visit a cluttered little store off the beaten track to the sleepy edge of town and an unexpected, far-from-quiet tussle over a fortune.

Opal’s Million Dollar Duck by John Patrick. Directed by Susan Dearing.

Farce

Searching for costumes for their next production, Desmond and Queenie, the “stars” of the local summer-stock company, drop by “Opal’s Antique Junque Shop.” While rooting through Opal’s treasures they spot a nondescript oil painting—a still life of a dead mallard duck and an apple—and recalling an item in the morning newspaper about an old master who has disappeared from the local art museum, suddenly realize that this may be the missing canvas, for which the insurance company is offering a sizable reward. Summoning up all their acting skills, they try to charm Opal into selling the painting for a pittance, but she explains that she plans to give it to her friend, Rosie, as a birthday present, whereupon the plot thickens hilariously. Desmond and Queenie resort to everything from outrageous flattery to knock-out drops trying to get their hands on the picture. Rosie, however, rejects it on the grounds that it reminds her of her pet duck (which was run over by a truck); and the plotters, much to their glee, march off triumphantly with their prize—unaware that a later edition of the paper carries a new item: The old master has been found, and the canvas that disappeared was a worthless copy that the museum had thrown out with the garbage!

The play runs from March 7 to 16, 2025, in the Studio Theatre upstairs at CAT Studios (Red Deer Memorial Centre).

“Dinner & a Show” 10% OFF select menu items

Show your Showpass ticket for a discount on CAT 2024-2025 show dates with “Dinner & a Show” offer at select downtown restaurants.

In partnership with the Downtown Business Association.

  • Central Alberta Theatre, 4214 58 St
  • 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM

13

March 2025

Opal’s Million Dollar Duck

In CAT’s final show of the season, we visit a cluttered little store off the beaten track to the sleepy edge of town and an unexpected, far-from-quiet tussle over a fortune.

Opal’s Million Dollar Duck by John Patrick. Directed by Susan Dearing.

Farce

Searching for costumes for their next production, Desmond and Queenie, the “stars” of the local summer-stock company, drop by “Opal’s Antique Junque Shop.” While rooting through Opal’s treasures they spot a nondescript oil painting—a still life of a dead mallard duck and an apple—and recalling an item in the morning newspaper about an old master who has disappeared from the local art museum, suddenly realize that this may be the missing canvas, for which the insurance company is offering a sizable reward. Summoning up all their acting skills, they try to charm Opal into selling the painting for a pittance, but she explains that she plans to give it to her friend, Rosie, as a birthday present, whereupon the plot thickens hilariously. Desmond and Queenie resort to everything from outrageous flattery to knock-out drops trying to get their hands on the picture. Rosie, however, rejects it on the grounds that it reminds her of her pet duck (which was run over by a truck); and the plotters, much to their glee, march off triumphantly with their prize—unaware that a later edition of the paper carries a new item: The old master has been found, and the canvas that disappeared was a worthless copy that the museum had thrown out with the garbage!

The play runs from March 7 to 16, 2025, in the Studio Theatre upstairs at CAT Studios (Red Deer Memorial Centre).

“Dinner & a Show” 10% OFF select menu items

Show your Showpass ticket for a discount on CAT 2024-2025 show dates with “Dinner & a Show” offer at select downtown restaurants.

In partnership with the Downtown Business Association.

  • Central Alberta Theatre, 4214 58 St
  • 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM

14

March 2025

Opal’s Million Dollar Duck

In CAT’s final show of the season, we visit a cluttered little store off the beaten track to the sleepy edge of town and an unexpected, far-from-quiet tussle over a fortune.

Opal’s Million Dollar Duck by John Patrick. Directed by Susan Dearing.

Farce

Searching for costumes for their next production, Desmond and Queenie, the “stars” of the local summer-stock company, drop by “Opal’s Antique Junque Shop.” While rooting through Opal’s treasures they spot a nondescript oil painting—a still life of a dead mallard duck and an apple—and recalling an item in the morning newspaper about an old master who has disappeared from the local art museum, suddenly realize that this may be the missing canvas, for which the insurance company is offering a sizable reward. Summoning up all their acting skills, they try to charm Opal into selling the painting for a pittance, but she explains that she plans to give it to her friend, Rosie, as a birthday present, whereupon the plot thickens hilariously. Desmond and Queenie resort to everything from outrageous flattery to knock-out drops trying to get their hands on the picture. Rosie, however, rejects it on the grounds that it reminds her of her pet duck (which was run over by a truck); and the plotters, much to their glee, march off triumphantly with their prize—unaware that a later edition of the paper carries a new item: The old master has been found, and the canvas that disappeared was a worthless copy that the museum had thrown out with the garbage!

The play runs from March 7 to 16, 2025, in the Studio Theatre upstairs at CAT Studios (Red Deer Memorial Centre).

“Dinner & a Show” 10% OFF select menu items

Show your Showpass ticket for a discount on CAT 2024-2025 show dates with “Dinner & a Show” offer at select downtown restaurants.

In partnership with the Downtown Business Association.

  • Central Alberta Theatre, 4214 58 St
  • 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM

15

March 2025

Opal’s Million Dollar Duck

In CAT’s final show of the season, we visit a cluttered little store off the beaten track to the sleepy edge of town and an unexpected, far-from-quiet tussle over a fortune.

Opal’s Million Dollar Duck by John Patrick. Directed by Susan Dearing.

Farce

Searching for costumes for their next production, Desmond and Queenie, the “stars” of the local summer-stock company, drop by “Opal’s Antique Junque Shop.” While rooting through Opal’s treasures they spot a nondescript oil painting—a still life of a dead mallard duck and an apple—and recalling an item in the morning newspaper about an old master who has disappeared from the local art museum, suddenly realize that this may be the missing canvas, for which the insurance company is offering a sizable reward. Summoning up all their acting skills, they try to charm Opal into selling the painting for a pittance, but she explains that she plans to give it to her friend, Rosie, as a birthday present, whereupon the plot thickens hilariously. Desmond and Queenie resort to everything from outrageous flattery to knock-out drops trying to get their hands on the picture. Rosie, however, rejects it on the grounds that it reminds her of her pet duck (which was run over by a truck); and the plotters, much to their glee, march off triumphantly with their prize—unaware that a later edition of the paper carries a new item: The old master has been found, and the canvas that disappeared was a worthless copy that the museum had thrown out with the garbage!

The play runs from March 7 to 16, 2025, in the Studio Theatre upstairs at CAT Studios (Red Deer Memorial Centre).

“Dinner & a Show” 10% OFF select menu items

Show your Showpass ticket for a discount on CAT 2024-2025 show dates with “Dinner & a Show” offer at select downtown restaurants.

In partnership with the Downtown Business Association.

  • Central Alberta Theatre, 4214 58 St
  • 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM

16

March 2025

Opal’s Million Dollar Duck

In CAT’s final show of the season, we visit a cluttered little store off the beaten track to the sleepy edge of town and an unexpected, far-from-quiet tussle over a fortune.

Opal’s Million Dollar Duck by John Patrick. Directed by Susan Dearing.

Farce

Searching for costumes for their next production, Desmond and Queenie, the “stars” of the local summer-stock company, drop by “Opal’s Antique Junque Shop.” While rooting through Opal’s treasures they spot a nondescript oil painting—a still life of a dead mallard duck and an apple—and recalling an item in the morning newspaper about an old master who has disappeared from the local art museum, suddenly realize that this may be the missing canvas, for which the insurance company is offering a sizable reward. Summoning up all their acting skills, they try to charm Opal into selling the painting for a pittance, but she explains that she plans to give it to her friend, Rosie, as a birthday present, whereupon the plot thickens hilariously. Desmond and Queenie resort to everything from outrageous flattery to knock-out drops trying to get their hands on the picture. Rosie, however, rejects it on the grounds that it reminds her of her pet duck (which was run over by a truck); and the plotters, much to their glee, march off triumphantly with their prize—unaware that a later edition of the paper carries a new item: The old master has been found, and the canvas that disappeared was a worthless copy that the museum had thrown out with the garbage!

The play runs from March 7 to 16, 2025, in the Studio Theatre upstairs at CAT Studios (Red Deer Memorial Centre).

“Dinner & a Show” 10% OFF select menu items

Show your Showpass ticket for a discount on CAT 2024-2025 show dates with “Dinner & a Show” offer at select downtown restaurants.

In partnership with the Downtown Business Association.

  • Central Alberta Theatre, 4214 58 St
  • 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM

29

March 2025

RDSO Presents: If We Had a Million Dollars

The RDSO has been around for 38 years, and we want to be around for 38 more! Show your love for Red Deer’s own symphony orchestra by attending this special benefit concert. Performing works ranging from Bizet to Barenaked Ladies, we’re putting our musicians front and centre in an extraordinary carnival of musical masterpieces.

PROGRAM:

BARENAKED LADIES: If I Had a Million Dollars
BIZET: Carmen Suite
SAINT-SAENS: Le Carnaval des Animaux

  • Arts Centre (Red Deer Polytechnic), 100 College Bl
  • 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

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April 2025

Community Drum Circle

Experience the Rhythm of Life! Come down and join us for Drum Circle! Free to Everyone and drums will be provided.

Drum Circles are taking place on the First Sunday of each month from 2 - 4pm.

Location: Vin L Den, Suite 5 4919 49St, Red Deer, AB (Next Door to the Arts Council office.)

  • The Vin L Den, #5 4919 49th Street
  • 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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May 2025

Community Drum Circle

Experience the Rhythm of Life! Come down and join us for Drum Circle! Free to Everyone and drums will be provided.

Drum Circles are taking place on the First Sunday of each month from 2 - 4pm.

Location: Vin L Den, Suite 5 4919 49St, Red Deer, AB (Next Door to the Arts Council office.)

  • The Vin L Den, #5 4919 49th Street
  • 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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May 2025

RDSO Presents: Symphonic Storytelling

The RDSO pays tribute to a rich tradition of storytelling through music. Prepare to be enchanted by Tchaikovsky's symphonic poem as it tells the story of Romeo and Juliet, then settle in for familiar tunes by quintessential Canadian troubadours. From Joni Mitchell to Gordon Lightfoot, BTO to Ian Tyson, you’d be sorry to miss this spectacular crossover finale!

PROGRAM:

TYSON: Four Strong Winds
MITCHELL: Big Yellow Taxi
YOUNG: Heart of Gold
TCHAIKOVSKY: Romeo & Juliet Fantasy Overture

  • Arts Centre (Red Deer Polytechnic), 100 College Bl
  • 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

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June 2025

Community Drum Circle

Experience the Rhythm of Life! Come down and join us for Drum Circle! Free to Everyone and drums will be provided.

Drum Circles are taking place on the First Sunday of each month from 2 - 4pm.

Location: Vin L Den, Suite 5 4919 49St, Red Deer, AB (Next Door to the Arts Council office.)

  • The Vin L Den, #5 4919 49th Street
  • 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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June 2025

Kaitlyn's Lady Bug Fun Run

Come join a fun 1/3/5 km run/walk around Bower Ponds ro help support mental health awareness. Kaitlyn volunteered at the Robb Nash Project concerts held across Alberta before she passed away at 19 from a pulmonary embolism. We know do a fun run/walk in her memory and all donations are forwarded to the Robb Nash Project in her memory. The run is on June 20 at 6:30 pm with hamburgers at the end of it. First 50 registered/paid participants receive a medal. 

Come out have some fun, and help support this amazing project. 

  • Kaitlyn's Lady Bug Run, Bower Ponds
  • 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

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July 2025

Community Drum Circle

Experience the Rhythm of Life! Come down and join us for Drum Circle! Free to Everyone and drums will be provided.

Drum Circles are taking place on the First Sunday of each month from 2 - 4pm.

Location: Vin L Den, Suite 5 4919 49St, Red Deer, AB (Next Door to the Arts Council office.)

  • The Vin L Den, #5 4919 49th Street
  • 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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