Three to See Edmonton Events: Adelora, The Downtown Defrost, Ben Hur

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Adelora: “I want be that voice to show that the worst things that happen to you, let that be what makes you strong,” declares this soaring local singer-songwriter, releasing her first EP Fire Breathing Skin at Felice Friday. “I had a disease that left me handicapped in a wheelchair for a very long time, seven years of not really living — now in remission,” Adelora explains.

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“I’m so excited and honoured to share my story through the lens of folklore. You can get through anything you put your mind to it. Never give up!” Tanjeryne opens this intimate night in the sweet Stadium Yards cafe.

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Details: 7 p.m. at Felice Café (10930 84 St.), $22.63 at felicecafe.ca

The Downtown Defrost: Two shimmering stages of impressive local-to-international spinners including Skream, MPH, The Librarian, Bianca Oblivion, Dane and Shiny Things — plus a Hot Chip DJ set — are among the draws of this get-up-and-dance indoor-outdoor, big-tent festival.

Dubbed “Edmonton’s biggest winter party,” this all-ages show (kids 13 and under in for free) is produced by The Factory Music & Arts Ltd in collaboration with local groups Night Vision Music and Flat 7, and food and drinks are available on site.

Afterparties starting at 10 p.m. are Friday at Chvrch of John and Saturday at Starlite, details and tickets in link below.

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Details: 2 p.m. – 10 p.m. Fri./Sat. at Churchill Square, $86.79/day or $160.73/weekend at downtowndefrost.ca

Ben Hur (1959): William Wyler’s swords-and-sandals epic with a surprisingly still effective chariot race sees some of Charlton Heston’s finest, most zealous ham on display as after Jewish prince Judah Ben-Hur is betrayed and sent into slavery by a Roman friend, he regains his freedom and comes back for revenge — but (spoilers) gets what he needs instead of what he wants. Guess what?

Come witness firsthand the inspiration for the funniest parts of the Coen Brothers’ underrated classic, Hail, Caesar!

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Details: 2:30 p.m. at Metro Cinema (8712 109 St.), $14

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