Participate in a relaxed conversation with Edmonton Police Beat Officers City of Edmonton Bylaw, other special guests and neighbours! Free food & beverage provided.

The Carrot Friday Nite Live presents Ava Nayana – March 21

🎶 Live music starts at 7:00 pm | $10 Cover | All Ages 🎶

Get ready for an evening of soulful vocals and heartfelt songwriting with Ava Nayana! This 18-year-old pop and R&B artist from St. Albert draws inspiration from Taylor Swift, Stevie Nicks, Adele, and Rihanna, crafting songs that resonate with deep emotion and raw authenticity. Settle in for a captivating performance filled with rich melodies and powerful storytelling at The Carrot!

Listen Here!

Ava’s Website

Instagram

TikTok

Spotify

YouTube

Help support Arts on the Ave! Learn more about our programs and initiatives and support our crowdfunding campaign! https://www.artsontheave.org

Every Third Thursday of the month | 7:00 pm

Flow into The Carrot tonight for our Hip Hop Showcase. Develop and showcase your skills in the arts of rhythm and rhyme!

The Carrot Friday Nite Live presents The Night Warblers – March 14

🎶 Live music starts at 7:00 pm | $10 Cover | All Ages 🎶

A limited number of tickets will be available at the door.

Let The Night Warblers sweep you away with haunting harmonies and evocative folk melodies. This prairie-based trio blends intricate vocals and heartfelt storytelling, exploring themes of motherhood, loss, and belonging. With a rich, genre-bending sound, their music lingers like a whisper on the wind. Settle in for an intimate, soul-stirring evening in the cozy atmosphere of The Carrot!

Listen here!

Instagram

Facebook

Youtube

Soundcloud

Help support Arts on the Ave! Learn more about our programs and initiatives and support our crowdfunding campaign! https://www.artsontheave.org

Thursday Mornings • 11 am - 1 pm

Join Bill Werthman and his crew of merry muses every Thursday morning from 11 am to 1 pm at The Carrot, where they perform a jam session inside the coffeehouse, free for everyone to come and listen! Toast and jam are available for purchase. See you then!

Do you find yourself constantly rhyming? Do you like to read and write poetry? Come share at our open mic style poetry night.

The Carrot Friday Nite Live presents Braden Gates & WHEELS – March 7

🎶 Live music starts at 7:00 pm | $10 Cover | All Ages 🎶

Experience a night of folk storytelling and raw, heartfelt melodies as Braden Gates & WHEELS take the stage. Braden’s masterful songwriting and foot-stomping fiddle meet WHEELS’ evocative, road-worn sound—blending grit, grace, and the spirit of the open highway. Settle in for an evening of rich harmonies and unforgettable songs at the heart of Alberta Avenue!

Braden Gates

WHEELS

Help support Arts on the Ave! Learn more about our programs and initiatives and support our crowdfunding campaign! https://www.artsontheave.org

Jeff Penner Photography

Gallery Exhibition Date: March 4th - 29th
Opening Reception: March 6th, 6-8 pm

March Gallery: The Photography of Jeff Penner

Our March gallery highlights the photography of Jeff Penner, whose keen eye for composition and natural ability to capture his subjects define his work. Exploring both digital and analog photography, Jeff continually refines his craft, bringing unique perspectives to each image.

Live music starts at 7:00 pm | $10 Cover | All Ages

The Carrot Friday Nite Live presents Jackson Moo King

Get ready for a soulful evening as Jackson Moo King takes the stage for Friday Nite Live! Blending rich melodies with heartfelt storytelling, his music captures the spirit of resilience, culture, and celebration. As part of Black History Month, his performance brings powerful stories, deep rhythms, and undeniable energy to the heart of Alberta Avenue. Don’t miss this chance to experience live music that moves, inspires, and connects. 🎶✨

Help support Arts on the Ave! Learn more about our programs and initiatives and support our crowdfunding campaign! https://www.artsontheave.org

Thursday Mornings • 11 am - 1 pm

Join Bill Werthman and his crew of merry muses every Thursday morning from 11 am to 1 pm at The Carrot, where they perform a jam session inside the coffeehouse, free for everyone to come and listen! Toast and jam are available for purchase. See you then!

February 26: Figure Drawing Workshop with Shaihiem Small

Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Price: $20 per person
Age: 12+ (12 spots available)
Register here!

Join us for a Figure Drawing workshop!

Celebrate Black History Month through the art of figure drawing with Shaihiem Small at The Carrot. This workshop focuses on capturing the human form using graphite, emphasizing expression, movement, and storytelling.

Open to all skill levels, this session provides an opportunity to develop drawing techniques while reflecting on the richness of Black heritage through art.

Live music starts at 7:00 pm | $10 Cover | All Ages

The Carrot Friday Nite Live presents Enoch Attey

Enoch Attey is a Canadian based musician and producer whose passion for all things musical is apparent the moment you hear him. Born in Ivory Coast, but raised on Ghanaian tradition, he began his musical journey with the likes of Simon & Garfunkel, Mahalia Jackson, and the Beatles. Picking up the guitar at 17, he's played everything from Rock, Jazz, RnB, to Reggae and Gospel. His music can be described as a marriage between Soul and Gospel, where Reggae, RnB, Blues, and Folk are invited to dinner on a regular basis. With a deep soulful feeling, in constant exploration of what it means to be human, light shines through even as you listen.

A special thanks to 5 Artists 1 Love for celebrating Black culture through art and music! 🎨🎶

📷 @enoch.officialmusic

Help support Arts on the Ave! Learn more about our programs and initiatives and support our crowdfunding campaign! https://www.artsontheave.org

Every Third Thursday of the month | 7:00 pm

Flow into The Carrot tonight for our Hip Hop Showcase. Develop and showcase your skills in the arts of rhythm and rhyme!

Participate in a relaxed conversation with Edmonton Police Beat Officers City of Edmonton Bylaw, other special guests and neighbours! Free food & beverage provided.

February 18: Figure Drawing Workshop with Shaihiem Small

Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Price: $20 per person
Age: 12+ (12 spots available)
Register here!

Join us for a Figure Drawing workshop!

Celebrate Black History Month through the art of figure drawing with Shaihiem Small at The Carrot. This workshop focuses on capturing the human form using graphite, emphasizing expression, movement, and storytelling.

Open to all skill levels, this session provides an opportunity to develop drawing techniques while reflecting on the richness of Black heritage through art.

Choose from two workshop dates: February 18 and 26.

Live music starts at 7:00 pm | $10 Cover | All Ages

The Carrot Friday Nite Live presents IRE

Celebrate Black History Month with an evening of music and reflection. IRE crafts African, jazz, and gospel-inspired soundscapes, weaving rhythms, harmonies, and lyrics that chronicle his journey with God. His music invites listeners into a space of love, joy, and peace—no matter where they are in life. Don't miss this powerful night of soul-stirring melodies and storytelling.

Help support Arts on the Ave! Learn more about our programs and initiatives and support our crowdfunding campaign! https://www.artsontheave.org

Thursday Mornings • 11 am - 1 pm

Join Bill Werthman and his crew of merry muses every Thursday morning from 11 am to 1 pm at The Carrot, where they perform a jam session inside the coffeehouse, free for everyone to come and listen! Toast and jam are available for purchase. See you then!

Do you find yourself constantly rhyming? Do you like to read and write poetry? Come share at our open mic style poetry night.

February 11: Postponed, New dates will be announced soon

Figure Drawing Workshop with Shaihiem Small

Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Price: $20 per person
Age: 12+ (12 spots available)
Register here!

Join us for a Figure Drawing workshop!

Celebrate Black History Month through the art of figure drawing with Shaihiem Small at The Carrot. This workshop focuses on capturing the human form using graphite, emphasizing expression, movement, and storytelling.

Open to all skill levels, this session provides an opportunity to develop drawing techniques while reflecting on the richness of Black heritage through art.

Choose from two workshop dates: February 11 or 18.

Live music starts at 7:00 pm | $10 Cover | All Ages

The Carrot Friday Nite Live presents Kija Lado

Celebrate Black History Month with an unforgettable night of music and storytelling. Kija Lado, a talented musician and multidisciplinary artist with Junubian heritage, shares her journey through soulful melodies and powerful expression. Experience the richness of Black artistry and culture through her unique sound.

Help support Arts on the Ave! Learn more about our programs and initiatives and support our crowdfunding campaign! https://www.artsontheave.org