Three to See Edmonton Events: Shania Twain, Moontricks and Collins Gallery appreciation

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Shania Twain: Man, has it really been 22 years since Shania Twain played her “vocally augmented” Grey Cup halftime show at Commonwealth? Both the local weather and microphone technology are much improved since that notorious day — plus this unbelievable concert before Game 4 of the Oilers-Panthers Stanley Cup Final is amazingly free of charge.

The legendary, definitely awesome pop country singer is due to perform at 4 p.m., doors to the arena opening just half an hour later, so the Ice District vibe is guaranteed to be just crazy — especially given how much this game matters.

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Hopefully “I’m Gonna Getcha Good” is playing in the dressing room and the five-time Grammy winner gives us that extra push — but no matter what, we won’t be hearing that stupid panther goal roar!

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Details: 2 p.m. Saturday gates, show 4:30 p.m. at Fan Park (east of Rogers Place), no charge.

Moontricks Under the Stars: Just down the block at The Backyard, mesmerizing electro-folk duo Moontricks hits the stage at 10:30 p.m., post-game.

Nathan Gurley and Sean Rodman’s country-city fusion has made them popular around the world, a wild mix of guitar, keyboard, banjo and vocals accented with innovative electronic elements.

Opening up are Leo Martinez, Acorn, OddBear, The Spclst, Ten-O and Uncle Jessie in a night we’ll surely all remember, come what may — the music being a guaranteed win.

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Details: doors 7 p.m. at The Backyard (10004 103A Ave.), $34.94 at wearethebackyard.com

Collins Studio Gallery Appreciation Night: For art and music enthusiasts, this organic fundraiser features an eclectic lineup.

Theremin performer Johnny Bordeaux, electropop practitioner Wayne DeFehr, poet and guitarist D.N.E., folk inger Paula Eve Kirman, sax improviser Will Northlich-Redmond and Latin guitarist Daniel Villalobos will all take the stage, and if the weather’s amicable, there will be a pre-show outside at 7:30 p.m.

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Details: 8 p.m. at Collins Studio Gallery (11741 94 St.), by donation.

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