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Edmonton Oilers home opener
Where: Rogers Place
When: Oct. 12
Who: Edmonton Oilers vs. Calgary Flames
What: Not only the home opener, but the Oilers first regular season game at Rogers Place
Featuring: A 7-4 win over the Calgary Flames, including two goals by Oilers captain Connor McDavid
LUX Beauty VIP Launch Party
Where: Lux Beauty Boutique, 12531 102 Ave.
When: Oct. 13
Who: Open house attendees
What: New location celebration
Featuring: A first look at the new space, delicious treats and mingling with Edmonton’s beauty junkies
Oilers fans Dax Nelson, left, poses with Brad Ecklund before the Oilers home opener against the Calgary Flames at Rogers Place in Edmonton on Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2016.
Brayden Martin, left, and Bryan Martin were at the Edmonton Oilers home opener against the Calgary Flames at Rogers Place in Edmonton on Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2016.
Jeret and Amanda Young pose in front of the Gretzky statue before the Edmonton Oilers home opener against the Calgary Flames at Rogers Place in Edmonton on Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2016.
Karen and Bob Werner post outside Rogers Place in Edmonton before the Oilers home opener against the Calgary Flames on Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2016.
Miriah and Mason Fedun stop for a photo before the Oilers home opener against the Calgary Flames at Rogers Place in Edmonton on Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2016.
Emily Holloway, left, poses with Anton Atienza during the LUX Beauty VIP Launch Party in Edmonton on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2016.
Katryna Yasinski, left, poses with Dallas Curow at LUX Beauty VIP Launch Party on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2016.
Lydia Stewart, left, and Angela Espejo at the LUX Beauty VIP Launch Party on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2016.
Monica Diogo and Jeffrey Hill pose for a photo at the LUX Beauty VIP Launch Party in Edmonton on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2016.
Kristen Mackie, left, poses with Sabrina Humphrey during the LUX Beauty VIP Launch Party in Edmonton on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2016.
Kassandra Camponi, left, with Vickie Laliotis at the LUX Beauty VIP Launch Party.
Cassidy Cooper, left, and Amanda Wagner were at the LUX Beauty VIP Launch Party in Edmonton on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2016.
Jennifer Grimm, left, poses with Danielle Decuycer during the LUX Beauty VIP Launch Party in Edmonton.
