Published Jul 10, 2024 • Last updated Jul 24, 2024 • 2 minute readShane Gillis headlines Friday night at Great Outdoors Comedy Festival in Kinsmen Park. Photo by supplied photo /Jeff KravitzGreat Outdoors Comedy Fest: The international juggernaut of travelling comedy which started in these parts is back with a terrific lineup.Friday it’s Andrew Schulz and Shane Gillis. Saturday Kevin Hart rolls through on his Acting My Age tour. Then Sunday, it’s Brett Kreischer, Whitney Cummings, Steph Tolev and brilliant Edmonton ex-pat Lisa Gilroy, with lovely-raunchy special guest Kathleen McGee.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLYSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles by David Staples, Keith Gerein and others, Oilers news from Cult of Hockey, Ask EJ Anything features, the Noon News Roundup and Under the Dome newsletters.Unlimited online access to Edmonton Journal and 15 news sites with one account.Edmonton Journal ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.Support local journalism.SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles by David Staples, Keith Gerein and others, Oilers news from Cult of Hockey, Ask EJ Anything features, the Noon News Roundup and Under the Dome newsletters.Unlimited online access to Edmonton Journal and 15 news sites with one account.Edmonton Journal ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.Support local journalism.REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESCreate an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.Sign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentThe Leo Martinez Project provides the music, and, as a cultural footnote, this is the first time ever you can buy cannabis at an Edmonton festival, here in the form of Papa’s Herb disposable vapes to boost up the jokes.“The last couple years in Edmonton and Calgary, we have cannabis available to be delivered to the grounds, but it was not able to be purchased directly on site,” said Chris Schoengut, vice-president of Trixstar Entertainment.“This year, however, it will be available for purchase directly on the grounds via our partners at Plantlife.”Some otherwise sold-out Schulz/Gillis tix have just been released, so check the website. 18+ — limited disability parking only.We apologize, but this video has failed to load.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.Article contentArticle contentDetails: Doors 6:30 p.m. Friday through Sunday at Kinsmen Park (9100 Walterdale Hill)Janvier tour: Though internationally recognized artist Alex Janvier left us Wednesday for the great beyond, he still has a tremendous presence around Edmonton, down to a school named for him at 9535 167 St.This is a good time to absorb and honour his legacy with a tour of his works, including the brilliant mosaic piece Tsa Tsa Ke K’e up the escalator at Rogers Place, full of beautiful little Easter eggs with hidden meaning.Next, to see his Sunrise and Sunset diptych in the Alberta legislative assembly chamber, book a free tour at assembly.ab.ca. Then, inside the Muttart Conservatory centre court is his beautiful 1976 piece, Circle of Life, and over in Strathcona County Hall is the masterful staircase painting Tribute to Beaver Hills.One more: his powerful 2001 painting Blood Tears is up Royal Alberta Museum, and you can buy his work at Bearclaw Gallery — 10403 124 St. Alex Janvier’s 2001 painting Blood Tears at the Royal Alberta Museum. Photo by Fish Griwkowsky /PostmediaDetails: around town as above, mostly free to seeSensitive to Light: Fitting the subject matter above, local art punk band Paint Drying has a wicked new video made by their bass player Dosby Maguto. Full of beautiful collisions between manmade destruction and freaky nature, the jagged, punchy song is off their album Continuity Error out later this year.We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Article contentDetails: now streaming at youtube.com/@PaintDryingBand, no chargefgriwkowsky@postmedia.com@fisheyefotoBookmark our website and support our journalism: Don’t miss the news you need to know — add EdmontonJournal.com and EdmontonSun.com to your bookmarks and sign up for our newsletters.You can also support our journalism by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribers gain unlimited access to The Edmonton Journal, Edmonton Sun, National Post and 13 other Canadian news sites. The Edmonton Journal | The Edmonton SunArticle content
Three to See Edmonton Events: Great Outdoors Comedy Fest, Alex Janvier art and Paint Drying’s new video
