I’m back after a lengthy hiatus … personal matters.  Here’s what’s haqppening this weekend:

Performing Arts: Edmonton Street Performers Festival, Churchill Square, Downtown, until July 13 @ 5pm, donations suggested – See musicians, offbeat acts, and more as the Edmonton Street Performers Festival winds up this weekend.

Concert: Kid Rock, Rexall Place, July 11, 2008, 8 pm, $37 – $70: Southern-fried rocker/rapper invades E-Town Friday night.

Concert: Jimmy Eat World, Edmonton Event Centre, West Edmonton Mall,  July 11, 2008, 8 pm, $33: Pop-rock band Jimmy Eat World plays the EEC, one night only!

Concert: James Taylor, Rexall Place, July 12, 2008: The legendary James Taylor. Nuff said!

Event: Sourdough River Race, Terwillegar Park to Rafter’s Landing, River Valley, July 13, 2008:  The makeshift boat race that got cancelled last year is back!  The festivities start at 8 am in Terwillegar Park with a $2 pancake breakfast…

Concert: 50 Cent, Shaw Conference Centre, Downtown, July 13, 2008, 7pm, $60:  The contreversial yet highly popular hip-hop star 50 Cent hits the stage at the Shaw Conference Centre this Sunday!