It’s a PAWTY, and you’re invited!
On Thursday, May 23, 2024,. as part of Cat Fest Week / Month, join us for an Adults Only 18+ Cat Fest Block Party at Dolly’s Cocktails & The Common in downtown Edmonton! Then keep the party going at 9910 (also next door / on the block) by getting tickets to the 18+ Cat Fest Drag + Burlesque Show!
The Cat Fest Block Party is an 18+ Pawty, and it’s FREE to attend!
You’re also invited to take advantage of cat-themed food and drink specials (not free lol).
Location: Dolly’s Cocktails (Patio) and Inside the Restaurant – 9902 109 St. and The Common – 9910 109 St. in Downtown Edmonton
Date: Thursday, May 23, 2024
Time: 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
THIS IS AN 18+ PRE-FESTIVAL PAWTY. FREE TO ATTEND (BUT pay for food + drink).
Space is limited so reservations are recommended or else there is no guarantee you’ll get in!
Typically the Dolly’s Patio is non-reservable but they’re making an exception for our PAWTY!
Email [email protected] to reserve Dolly’s Patio or indoor seats.
Click here to book your reservation at The Common online.
From 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. (just before the 18+ Cat Drag Show at 9910), join us on the Dolly’s Cocktails patio / indoor and at The Common (right next door) for delicious cat-themed food and drink specials and a whole lot of KITTEN around!
We’ll have a few local cat rescues set up in the Dolly’s Cocktails patio with adoptable cats and kittens to visit, cuddle, and maybe even adopt! (Cats and Kittens will only be outside on the Dolly’s patio—you’re welcome to sit out on the patio or grab a seat indoors and pop out for the festivities!) We’ll also have some cat freebies like temporary cat tattoos and cat stickers to gift Block Party goers.
You can just come for the food + drink specials and some kitty cuddles OR make it a whole night with the block party + drag show!
Food specials:
Dolly’s: EmPURRnadas – $2 from each order donated to the festival
The Common: AMEOWzing burger or Chicken and PAWffls – $3 per order donated to the festival
Drink specials:
Dolly’s: Fruit Loop Milk Punch – $15 with $3 from each drink sale donated to the festival
The Common: MEOWgaritas – your choice of classic lime or spicy cantaloupe. Lime 1.5 oz $13, Cantaloupe 1.5oz $14. Non-alcoholic version $8
Cat-themed drinks are also available for purchase at 9910 for the Drag + Burlesque Show later in the evening!
And these drinks can also be purrchased from May 17-26, 2024 as part of our Cat Fest Week Pawspurrt! $1 from each cocktail will be donated to the festival throughout the rest of the week. Stay tuned for more information about businesses involved in the Pawspurrt!
We are so grateful to The Common and Dolly’s teams for helping us throw this CATastic event!! Please show these local businesses lots of love!
ABOUT Dolly’s Cocktails
Dolly’s Cocktail Bar and Kitchen is an ultra pink, Peruvian-inspired paradise! They are a playful, mid century inspired cocktail bar and restaurant with an innovative and delicious menu! Dolly’s is an 18+, minors prohibited establishment.

ABOUT The Common
Set in a lounge style space with a vintage meets modern décor, The Common’s aim is to create a community based upon experiencing new food, music and culture in Edmonton. Perfect for happy hour, dinner, corporate functions, an after work drink, or late nights out, The Common is the place to come together. Please note that the Common is an 18+, minors prohibited establishment.
Consider checking out the Cat-themed Drag + Burlesque Show after the Block Party!
Get more details about the 18+ Adults Only Cat Themed Drag + Burlesque Night: “Step Yr P😸ssy(cat) Up” Event happening on the same night Thursday, May 23, 2024 in partnership with Queer Joy YEG taking place at 9910 (next door to Dolly’s and The Common) with funds from this particular Cat Fest Month event donated to the Alberta Sphynx Rescue!
LEARN MORE & BUY TICKETS
You’re invited to our 10-year Anniversary Pawty on Caturday, May 25, 2024 (and a bunch of other CATivities and PURRgramming leading up to the big day as part of Edmonton Cat Festival Month!)

Check out the 2024 Edmonton Cat Festival Schedule and plan your month / week / festival day!
May 25, 2024 festival tickets are just $15 online or $20 at the door (cash) and 100% proceeds are donated to local cat rescues! Kids 12 and under get in for FREE!
The 2024 rescue donation recipients are:
Homes Alive Pets
Main Stage Sponsor
Delta Hotels Edmonton Centre Suites
Hotel Sponsor
City of Edmonton Animal Care & Control Centre
Programming Sponsor
Hellas Custom Catios
Programming Sponsor
Edmonton Public Library
Festival Sponsor
Get Cooking
Festival Sponsor
Cat Cafe on Whyte
Festival Sponsor
Robin Good Art & Design
Festival Sponsor
Heart Felt
Festival Sponsor
Painted Parrot Entertainment
Festival Sponsor
Queer Joy
Festival Sponsor
The Common
Festival Sponsor
99ten
Festival Sponsor
Dolly’s Cocktails
Festival Sponsor
Spilt Bar
Festival Sponsor
Escape City
Festival Sponsor
Budget Printing
Printing Sponsor
Taproot Edmonton
Festival Sponsor
DW Good Investments
Festival Sponsor
Lillia Wan Photography
Photography Sponsor
Klique This Photography
Photography Sponsor
JOHO Photos
Festival Sponsor
Domi
Festival Sponsor
Miklo Creative
Festival Sponsor
Guardian Veterinary Centre
Festival Sponsor
Mill Woods East Veterinary Clinic
Festival Sponsor
NALUG
Festival Sponsor
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