Pop-Up Designs & Live Music Performances in the heart of Old Strathcona!

Join us for a stroll around Old Strathcona to visit our Skirt Design Displays, stop in for a coffee or bite as you listen to our singer-songwriters serenade you, then finish off your night with a play, concert, comedy show, or variety show!

Adaptation | Skirt Design Challenge
Located in various retailers in Old Strathcona
CLICK HERE to find out more about these innovative displays featuring upcycled designs!

The Key of Me @ Block 1912
March 4, 5, 10 & 11
CLICK HERE to find out more about the great singer-songwriters featured at Block 1912 Cafe!

The Key of Me @ Chianti Cafe & Restaurant
Wednesday, March 9 as part of Her Night Out sponsored by Chianti Cafe
Enjoy a delicious meal at Chianti, accompanied by the sweet sounds of Kate Blechinger, then head to the Westbury Theatre to watch our MainStage play, Ayita, by Teneil Whiskeyjack. Call Chianti’s to reserve your table in advance to receive special discounted menu items – (780) 439-9829.
CLICK HERE to find out more!


Skirts on Whyte Sponsored by
Old Strathcona Business Association

  • 4 Directions 2022 Skirt Design by Una Momolu. Props designed by Karen Bishop and Jani Galarneau. Photo by April MacDonald Killins.
  • 4 Directions 2022 Skirt Design by Joanne Ngo. Photo by April MacDonald Killins.
  • 4 Directions 2022 Skirt Design by Lorraine Dezman. Prop designed by Tanya Edison. Photo by April MacDonald Killins.
  • 4 Directions 2022 Skirt Design by The Lil' Embroidebee. Photo by April MacDonald Killins.
  • Kaeley Jade performing at Key of Me at the Woodrack 2022. Photo by April MacDonald Killins.
  • Merrow Dress by Deirdre McCleneghan, Skirt Design Competition 2021. Photo by April MacDonald Killins.
  • Entropy by Beverly Destroys, Skirt Design Competition 2021. Photo by April MacDonald Killins.
  • Packaged in Florals by Joanne Ngo, Skirt Design Competition 2021. Photo by April MacDonald Killins.
  • “Pandemic Warfare” by Lorraine Dezman, Skirt Design Competition 2021. Photo by April MacDonald Killins.

Gallery features designs and props from past SkirtsAfire’s by The Lil’ Embroidebee, Una Momolu, Lorraine Dezman, Joanne Ngo, Karen Bishop, Jani Galarneau, Jennifer Roberge, Tanya Edison, Kim Neeser, Deirdre McCleneghan, Jennifer Lee Arsenault and Beverly Destroys. Singer-songwriters featured are Kaeley Jade, Mallory Chipman and Brett Hansen in our Key of Me 2022 events. Photos by April MacDonald Killins.