Heritage Park Dinner and a Movie: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.
Tuesday Apr 23, 2024 at 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Get ready for a magical evening at the Gasoline Alley Museum. Eat a three-course meal while surrounded by whimsical antique cars and glowing signs. Afterward, grab your popcorn and drink and embark on a whimsical journey through the corridors of history and wizardry as we dive into the fantastical world of Harry Potter on the big screen.
TELUS Canadian Championship – Cavalry FC v Vancouver FC.
Tuesday Apr 23, 2024 at 7:00 pm - 12:00 am
Canada Soccer has completed the official Preliminary Round draw for the 2024 TELUS Canadian Championship. Fourteen clubs compete across four rounds and 19 matches in the annual “Battle of the North”, for the right to be crowned Canadian Champion and raise the Voyageurs Cup at Spruce Meadows.
CPKC Final Spike Steam Tour.
Wednesday Apr 24, 2024 at 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Calling all train lovers! Get up close to the Empress 2816, a steam locomotive from the 1930s, and ride a quarter-scale steam locomotive at CPKC Head Office.
YMCA Calgary Arts Presents: Wakefield Brewster, Calgary’s Poet Laureate in Writing Change into the World .
Wednesday Apr 24, 2024 at 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Experience the transformative power of poetry.
A group of lucky students had the incredible opportunity to work alongside Wakefield Brewster, Calgary's Poet Laureate. Through his Professional Interactive Poetic Presentations (PiPPs), Brewster has helped both seasoned writers and aspiring poets take their work from the page to the stage. During the PiPPs, Brewster performed and discussed a range of poetic works, showcasing how writing can inspire positive change in the world.
Come and join us in witnessing their amazing creations at our presentations of Writing Change into the World.
Research for Aspiring Writers.
Wednesday Apr 24, 2024 at 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Enhance your writing projects by learning how to conduct research in this workshop for aspiring writers. RProper research and application of that research leads to more believable and engaging final pieces that will keep readers hooked.
Philippine Madrigal Singers.
Wednesday Apr 24, 2024 at 7:00 pm - 12:00 am
Catch the world-renowned Philippine Madrigal Singers at their Canada Tour 2024 Stop at Parkdale United Church.
Location: | Parkdale United Church |
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Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances, Parent's Night Out |
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Link: | http://calgarypride.ca |
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Calgary Comic and Entertainment Expo.
Everyday from Apr 25, 2024 - Apr 28, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
If you're into comics, sci-fi, horror, anime, gaming, or cosplay, this is the place for you. You'll feel out of this world – and right at home. Find your fandom family at the BMO Centre, all 100,000 of them!
Location: | BMO Centre |
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Category: | Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Fun for Kids, Parent's Night Out |
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Link: | http://fanexpohq.com |
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Reading by the Rivers Book Club - Ducks: Two Years in the Oil Sands.
Thursday Apr 25, 2024 at 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Do you have pressing thoughts on every book you read? Have special place in your heart for Canadian literature? Want to expand your community of fellow bookworms? If this sounds like you, then the Reading by the Rivers Book Club at Fort Calgary is the perfect program for you!
Every month, we will read a book by a Canadian author. During the last week of the month, all readers will meet at Fort Calgary to discuss the book, eat and drink, and socialize with other book lovers. If you don’t own the book, don’t worry – all novels on our book list are accessible from the public library!
April’s book is Ducks: Two Years in the Oil Sands by Kate Beaton.
Pumphouse Theatre Presents: The Gondoliers (Morpheus Theatre).
Everyday from Apr 26, 2024 - May 4, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
This 12th collaborative operetta by the beloved pair is set in Venice and is rife with nobility, mistaken identities, royalty, young lovers married to the wrong people, commoners, wit, patter, a Cachucha and of course, Rapture!
JazzYYC International Jazz Days Festival.
Everyday from Apr 26, 2024 - Apr 30, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
JazzYYC brings live jazz back to the annual JazzYYC International Jazz Days Festival at various location around Calgary.
Location: | Various Locations |
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Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances, Parent's Night Out |
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Link: | http://jazzyyc.com |
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Calgary Comic Expo Parade of Wonders.
Friday Apr 26, 2024 at 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Calling all fans to the POW! Parade of Wonders, Canada’s biggest cosplay parade celebrating all things pop culture and creativity in beautiful downtown Calgary.
OPA! of Greece Township Grand Opening.
Friday Apr 26, 2024 at 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Celebrate the grand opening of OPA! of Greece's twenty-eighth Calgary location in Legacy! Indulge in a $5 chicken souvlaki and Greek salad meal while enjoying chances to win exciting prizes including gift cards and free meals. OPA! has proudly served authentic Mediterranean cuisine across Canada for over 25 years, embodying its Greek roots with every dish. With a commitment to quality ingredients and exceptional customer service, OPA! invites you to experience a moment of culinary delight and community. Don't miss out on this opportunity to savor fresh flavors and embrace the OPA! spirit.
Location: | OPA! of Greece in Township Centre
Unit 850 - 80 Longview common SE, Calgary , AB T2X 4X7 |
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Category: | Family Fun |
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Link: | https://opasouvlaki.ca |
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StoryBook Theatre’s Miscast.
Friday Apr 26, 2024 at 7:00 pm - 12:00 am
SBT’s annual MisCast is the musical spectacular featuring Broadway’s hottest hits, sung by local theatre artists performing roles in which they would not traditionally be cast at Beddington Theatre Arts Centre. Funds raised support SBT’s Ellie Tims Project, whose mantra is to “Never say no to a Child,” allowing everyone, regardless of socioeconomic status, to participate in Theatre School Programming.
Location: | Beddington Theatre Arts Centre |
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Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances, Parent's Night Out |
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Link: | http://storybooktheatre.org |
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Vivaldi’s Four Seasons.
Friday Apr 26, 2024 at 7:30 pm - 12:00 am
Performed alongside the FILMharmonic Orchestra, Isabella’s rendition of The Four Seasons is a breath of fresh air, while her fiery take on Astor Piazzolla’s The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires is an immersive experience, plunging audiences into the sensual universe of Argentine tango at Jack Singer Concert Hall.
Location: | Jack Singer Concert Hall |
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Category: | Family Fun, Music, Theatre & Performances, Parent's Night Out |
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Link: | http://artscommons.ca |
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Edgemont Community Association Spring Market.
Saturday Apr 27, 2024 at 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Join for the annual Spring Market and Perennial Exchange. Enjoy a wide range of vendors and peruse crafts, jewelry, clothing, fine art, housewares, plush items, sweet treats, and more.
Location: | Edgemont Community Association |
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Category: | Community Sales & Markets, Family Fun, Fun for Kids |
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Link: | http://edgemont.ab.ca |
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Michaels Kids’ Club: Friendship Bracelets.
Saturday Apr 27, 2024 at 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join us for Kids Club this week and make friendship bracelets to keep or share.
VAISAKHI MELA 2024.
Saturday Apr 27, 2024 at 12:01 pm - 6:00 pm
Vaisakhi Mela 2024 presented by Rajesh Angral with the Collaboration of Sabrang Radio, IWEB GUY, ACE Ent. & Media Group and CMD (Canadian Multicultural Development).
We host the World Multicultural Festival annually to celebrate diversity and bring together multicultural communities in Canada to share each others’ cultural heritages.
Location: | Genesis Centre, 7555 Falconridge Boulevard NE, Calgary |
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Category: | Community Sales & Markets, Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Free Events, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances, Talks, Workshops & Seminars, Youth Activities |
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Link: | http://vaisakhimela.ca/site/ |
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Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra Presents: Beethoven X. Coldplay.
Saturday Apr 27, 2024 at 7:30 pm - 12:00 am
Experience something new and totally unexpected at this genre-defying concert mixing works from two musical greats, Ludwig van Beethoven and Coldplay at Jack Singer Concert Hall.
Location: | Jack Singer Concert Hall |
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Category: | Family Fun, Music, Theatre & Performances, Parent's Night Out |
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Link: | http://calgaryphil.com |
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JazzWalk.
Sunday Apr 28, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
A free, family-friendly event at various venues throughout Inglewood and the Music Mile! Come check out all that Calgary has to offer in local jazz music. With multiple shows in multiple venues, there’s a little something for everyone, from the jazz aficionado to the newest listener.
Location: | Various Locations |
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Category: | Family Fun, Free Events, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances |
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Link: | http://jazzyyc.com |
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13th Annual Steps to End Homelessness.
Sunday Apr 28, 2024 at 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join hundreds of Calgarians at the McHugh Bluff stairs in Crescent Heights for a fun, active way to help end family homelessness in support of Inn from the Cold. We hope you will join us for this family-friendly challenge.
Triwood Spring Market.
Sunday Apr 28, 2024 at 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Come celebrate the change of seasons, find the perfect gift for Mother’s Day, and to get your gardens ready for planting season at Triwood Community Association. We will be hosting an artisan craft and food market with a plant pop-up.
US College Expo in Calgary.
Sunday Apr 28, 2024 at 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Meet with American universities, admissions, athletics, arts & financing experts and more at the US College Expo. Understand all aspects of the US admissions process, from selection, application, financing and student athlete considerations!
Stories with Sheldon First Rider: Aliens and the Supernatural.
Sunday Apr 28, 2024 at 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Storytelling has been a way to pass down wisdom and knowledge by the Blackfoot people since time immemorial. Through the oral tradition, Blackfoot Elder Sheldon First Rider will share stories from Blackfoot culture in this intimate one-hour program. Every month, Sheldon will speak on a new topic, covering everything from mythology and food to history and spirituality.
This April, delve into the extraterrestrial with stories of aliens and the supernatural and how otherworldly beings are a part of Blackfoot culture.
Fort Calgary: Stories with Sheldon.
Sunday Apr 28, 2024 at 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Storytelling has been a way to pass down wisdom and knowledge by the Blackfoot people since time immemorial. Through the oral tradition, Blackfoot Elder Sheldon First Rider will share stories from Blackfoot culture in this intimate one-hour program. Every month, Sheldon will speak on a different topic, covering everything from mythology and food to history and spirituality.
The Barn Artisan Market.
Sunday Apr 28, 2024 at 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Shop local, support local! The Barn Artisan Market has two floors of local vendors with unique, hand-crafted, and made-in-Alberta products.
More Rocky Mountain Fairy Tales.
Sunday Apr 28, 2024 at 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Enjoy an afternoon listening to stories and some of Canada’s finest musicians. Storyteller/Musician Samantha Whelan Kotkas and her friends will entertain you and your children with musical interactive tales of child-accessible hikes in the Rocky Mountains. Teach your child about courage, unity, joyfulness, and caring in an afternoon of fun and adventure.
Cost: | $15.00 |
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Location: | The University of Calgary Rozsa Centre: Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall |
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Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances |
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Link: | http://calgarypromusica.ca/family/ |
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True North Strong and Loud.
Sunday Apr 28, 2024 at 7:00 pm - 12:00 am
New West Symphony & Chorus and New West Student Ensemble will show their respect to many of Canada’s most talented musical artists as they perform True North Strong & Loud: New West Celebrates Canadian Music at Jack Singer Concert Hall.
Location: | Jack Singer Concert Hall |
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Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances, Parent's Night Out |
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Link: | http://artscommons.ca |
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Try It Free - Orienteering.
Wednesday May 1, 2024 at 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Do you know what orienteering is? The sport involves moving through terrain while map reading to help you choose the best route. The object is to run, walk, ski or bike to a series of points shown on the map, choosing routes that will help you find all the required points and get back to the finish in the shortest amount of time. Want to try it out? Do so with Foothills Orienteering for free at Bowness Park.
North Point School for Boys Open House.
Wednesday May 1, 2024 at 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Embark on your journey with North Point Schools at our upcoming Open House on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at 7pm. This event is designed to help parents and potential North Point Navigators learn more about our programs and offerings. The evening will start with a short presentation followed by school tours and the opportunity to have your questions answered by our staff and students. Our goal is to show you how your child will fit into North Point now and in the future. We welcome parents and potential students. Please register to reserve your place at the Open House by visiting the following link:
https://buff.ly/3kcADZ2
TEACHING BOYS the way BOYS LEARN
School for Boys (boys entering Gr. K-9)
When: Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 7pm
Where: Richmond Campus (2445 23rd Ave. SW, Calgary)
North Point School for Girls Open House.
Wednesday May 1, 2024 at 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Embark on your journey with North Point Schools at our upcoming Open House on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at 7pm. This event is designed to help parents and potential North Point Navigators learn more about our programs and offerings. The evening will start with a short presentation followed by school tours and the opportunity to have your questions answered by our staff and students. Our goal is to show you how your child will fit into North Point now and in the future. We welcome parents and potential students. Please register to reserve your place at the Open House by visiting the following link:
https://buff.ly/3kcADZ2
TEACHING GIRLS: Building CONFIDENCE, Discovering Passions
School for Girls (girls entering Gr. K-9)
When: Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 7pm
Where: Currie Campus (Building B6, 2509 Dieppe Ave. SW, Calgary)
Alberta Ballet in Der Wolf & The Rite of Spring.
Everyday from May 2, 2024 - May 4, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
This double bill invites you into the dark and curious landscape of folklore, forest and frenzy against hard-hitting visceral scores at Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium.
Location: | Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium |
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Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances, Parent's Night Out |
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Link: | http://jubileeauditorium.com |
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Canada Cup Diving.
Everyday from May 2, 2024 - May 5, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
MNP Community & Sport Centre will host the 2024 Canada Cup of Diving.
RESET Society of Calgary Book Sale.
Thursday May 2, 2024 at 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The Calgary Book Sale is back for its 20th year for two weekends. Shop the selection of more than100,000 books at Crossroads Market.
Art Party.
Thursday May 2, 2024 at 5:30 pm - 12:00 am
Meet the artists and creatives who bring inspiration, beauty, and thought-provoking ideas to the walls and public spaces of Arts Commons in this free public event. Come mingle with the artists exhibiting in Arts Commons Galleries with bevvies and nibbles as well as tours of the galleries to hear the artists speak about their work.
Violins of Hope exhibition at Studio Bell.
Everyday from May 3, 2024 - Jun 16, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Violins of Hope is a poignant collection of string instruments dating from before and during the Holocaust. These meticulously restored instruments once belonged to Jewish victims of the Holocaust. Today these instruments stand as enduring symbols, serving to educate and memorialize those affected by one of history’s darkest chapters through concerts, exhibitions, and other commemorative projects. darkest moments.
Location: | Studio Bell Music Centre |
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Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances, Parent's Night Out |
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Link: | http://www.studiobell.ca |
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Calgary Artists Studio Tour.
Everyday from May 3, 2024 - May 5, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
The tour has expanded to over 80 local artists participating across our beautiful city and surrounding areas. This is a self-guided tour where you get to meet each artist in their home or shared studio space, and you can plan your visit at your own pace. The Calgary Artists Studio Tour is a unique, informal, connected art experience for both the public and the artists. You are invited into artists studios to see beyond their finished work; to have an opportunity to learn more about their creative processes, inspirations and personal stories.
Jane’s Walk Calgary.
Everyday from May 3, 2024 - May 5, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Your city. Your stories. Jane’s Walk is an annual festival of free, community-led walking tours inspired by Jane Jacobs. Explore your city, share stories about your community and connect with your neighbours.
Western Canadian Reason Conference 2024.
Everyday from May 3, 2024 - May 5, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
This event will feature provocative and thoughtful speakers and entertainers. Join with like-minded thinkers to share ideas and build community. WeCanReason is a conference dedicated to free thinkers skeptics and humanists who want to discuss and understand issues in society and work towards solving them at University of Calgary Downtown Campus.
Location: | University of Calgary Downtown Campus |
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Category: | Talks, Workshops & Seminars, Youth Activities |
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Link: | http://wecanreason.com |
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Bike to Work Day .
Friday May 3, 2024 at 6:00 am - 9:00 am
BTWD brings together like-minded Calgarians to promote cycling as a viable means of transportation, reduce inner-city traffic congestion, and reduce pollution in the air.
The event features Energy Pit Stops throughout downtown supported by Calgary’s bicycle retailers with swag and free bicycle tune-ups, a free pancake breakfast, prizes, and numerous vendors down at the hub of BTWD at Delta Gardens.
Toddler Time.
Everyday from May 3, 2024 - May 31, 2024 at 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Every Friday, join us for exciting story times, age-appropriate crafts, coloring and more for youngsters up to age five! Tickets include the program and admission to the Fort Calgary Cultural Centre so you can make the most of your day out.
This program fills up fast - register now to secure your spot!
Calgary Rock and Mineral Show.
Friday May 3, 2024 at 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The 62nd Annual CRLC Rock & Mineral Show will be held at Genesis Centre and will feature more than 50 vendors, door prizes, a silent auction, and more.
Location: | Genesis Centre |
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Category: | Community Sales & Markets, Family Fun, Fun for Kids |
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Link: | http://crlc.ca |
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YMCA Calgary Arts Presents: Calgary Young People’s Theatre in Sasquatch Sally .
Everyday from May 3, 2024 - May 5, 2024 at 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Combining folklore, familial drama and just a tiny sprinkle of summer camp shenanigans, this theatrical tale is as unique as a sasquatch!
Summer is the best time of year, and for sisters Sally and Ali, summertime means Summer Camp. An escape from school work, bullies, and a chance to make new friends. Some kids choose to stick close to family, others craft new memories with their cabin roommates, while some find themselves making friends with the impossible.
This show is perfect for all ages.
Symphony Sundays for Kids: Saint-Georges’ Sword + Bow.
Friday May 3, 2024 at 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Hoping to become the next great pop sensation, a young girl discovers her music teacher was the biggest star in 18th-century France. In this time-bending musical adventure, Giselle learns about life’s triumphs and tragedies from the most accomplished man in Europe, the Chevalier de Saint-Georges. A captivating story of passion, dreams, legacy, and hope at Jack Singer Concert Hall.
Location: | Jack Singer Concert Hall |
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Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances |
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Link: | http://calgaryphil.com |
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Wild After Hours: Polar Bears (Adults Only).
Friday May 3, 2024 at 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Connect with the zoo’s largest Arctic icons and hear from those closest to them at this one-of-a-kind event. Guests will start their big evening off with an exclusive viewing of polar bears, ‘Baffin’ and ‘Siku’, accompanied by presentations from the Animal Care, Health & Welfare specialists who know them best. Then the excitement will continue with a four-course dinner from our award-winning culinary team. It is sure to be a paw-sitively unforgettable experience!
Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra Presents: The Broadway/Hollywood Songbook.
Everyday from May 3, 2024 - May 4, 2024 at 7:30 pm - 12:00 am
Be transported to the bright lights of the Great White Way and the glamor of Hollywood as the Calgary Phil celebrates the biggest musicals from stage and screen at Jack Singer Concert Hall.
Location: | Jack Singer Concert Hall |
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Category: | Family Fun, Music, Theatre & Performances, Parent's Night Out |
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Link: | http://calgaryphil.com |
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Day Out With Thomas at Heritage Park.
Everyday from May 4, 2024 - May 5, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
‘Pop’ on board a train ride adventure with Thomas the Tank Engine! Day Out With Thomas: Bubble Tour is rolling into the station with loads of bubble-themed games and activities! Enjoy live entertainment, photo ops, the exclusive gift shop, lawn games and so much more. Take a real train ride with Thomas and spend the day creating memories for the whole family.
Stage West Kids Presents: Snow White.
Everyday from May 4, 2024 - Jun 8, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
A traveling troupe of performers ventured out to perform all over the world. They had planned for every story they knew… or at least they thought so. When Lasso chooses Snow White as the story she would like to perform, it becomes very clear, very quickly that no one else knows the tale. A whirlwind adventure begins with a princess, an evil queen, a poisoned apple, a magic mirror, seven small helpers and a prince ready to break a sleeping spell. How hard could it be for four performers to take on a story they’ve never heard of?
Free Comic Book Day.
Saturday May 4, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Participating comic book shops across North America and around the world give you a comic book for free!
Maker Faire Calgary 2024.
Everyday from May 4, 2024 - May 5, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
A gathering of fascinating, curious people who enjoy learning and who love sharing what they can do. From engineers to artists to scientists to crafters, Maker Faire is a venue for these “makers” to show hobbies, experiments, and projects at the Red & White Club.
Circo Festival Canada.
Everyday from May 4, 2024 - May 5, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Check out this Western Canadian Competition for aerials, acrobatics, dance, and a variety of circus acts at The GRAND.
Location: | The GRAND |
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Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances |
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Link: | http://thegrandyyc.ca |
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World Para Hockey Championship.
Everyday from May 4, 2024 - May 12, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Watch the best para ice hockey athletes compete in the World Para Hockey Championship at WinSport Event Centre.
Stage West for Kids Presents: Snow White.
Everyday from May 4, 2024 - Jun 8, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
A traveling troupe of performers ventured out to perform all over the world. They had planned for every story they knew… or at least they thought so. When Lasso chooses Snow White as the story she would like to perform, it becomes very clear, very quickly that no one else knows the tale. A whirlwind adventure begins with a princess, an evil queen, a poisoned apple, a magic mirror, seven small helpers and a prince ready to break a sleeping spell. How hard could it be for four performers to take on a story they’ve never heard of?
Calgary Bike Swap.
Saturday May 4, 2024 at 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Looking to buy, sell or swap your bike? Do it safely at the Calgary Bike Swap.
Little Modern Market.
Saturday May 4, 2024 at 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Check out Little Modern Market at FAC Deerfoot Campus. Entry is free with a donation to Made By Momma. Shop the vendors, take a workshop or drop your kids off at the two-storey FAC treehouse for an hour and a half of fun.
Cornerstone Music Cafe's Mother's Day Market.
Saturday May 4, 2024 at 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Let's make every mother feel special with live music, kids crafts, and unique finds from local vendors. Be one of the first 100 moms to receive a special gift! Come for the fun, stay for the memories.
Arts ReED – Teen + Family Jewelry and Beading.
Saturday May 4, 2024 at 10:00 am - 12:00 am
This free family workshop will ignite imagination and curiosity, build artistic skills and knowledge, and have you making joyful memories together at Arts Learning Centre. Join the Arts Commons Education team and the workshop teaching artists to make, discover and explore.
Location: | Arts Learning Centre at Arts Commons |
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Category: | Talks, Workshops & Seminars, Youth Activities |
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Link: | http://artscommons.ca |
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CKE Spring Artisan Market.
Saturday May 4, 2024 at 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
CKE Artisan Market is just in time for Mother’s Day with some of your favorite past vendors and many new ones at CKE Community Hall.
Star Wars Trivia Night at Fort Calgary.
Saturday May 4, 2024 at 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Are you a Jedi Master when it comes to anything Star Wars? Think you know the movies better than anyone else? Gather your Jedi Order of friends, family or colleagues and put your knowledge to the test at Star Wars trivia night.
Land’s End Chamber Music Society Presents Strategies Against Architecture.
Saturday May 4, 2024 at 6:45 pm - 12:00 am
As part of their residency, Land’s End Ensemble is excited to present a concert of new works that brings together musicians and students of the MRC program. Land’s End Ensemble will feature works that explore a vast range of sonic experiences that defy categorizations at Bella Concert Hall.
Hike for Hospice Calgary.
Sunday May 5, 2024 at 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
Hike for Hospice Calgary is a fundraising walk for all ages and abilities. Join us at Fish Creek Park to celebrate and honour our clients and families, hear from a client ambassador, meet the Calgary Stampeders, enjoy music, face painting, prizes, and a free lunch!
Spring Bliss Mini-Mental Wellness Festival.
Sunday May 5, 2024 at 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
It’s a celebration of the brain, in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Week and Mental Health Awareness Month. The City of Calgary funded event will include performances that celebrate community and wellbeing, displays to show how our brain works and elders to share wisdom on the Medicine Wheel at Carya's Village Commons.
Location: | Carya's Village Commons |
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Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Talks, Workshops & Seminars |
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Link: | http://eventbrite.ca |
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Mount Pleasant Potters’ Guild Spring Pottery Sale.
Sunday May 5, 2024 at 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Mount Pleasant Potters’ Guild (MPPG) is a group of talented local artists with a passion for mucking about in clay. Delicate, fine, brutal, whimsical and everything in between describes the range of wares you’ll find at this awesome pottery sale at Triwood Community Hall.
Granary Road Open Weekend Book Reading & Goats!.
Sunday May 5, 2024 at 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join Granary Road and local author Christina Hatton-Fearnley for a live book reading of Kevin The Pack Goat Friendship Fumble and meet our super-cute Goats for a special Play Time afterwards! This event is free with paid admission to Granary Road's Park. We also have a Farmer's Market & Garden Centre.
Location: | Granary Road Park, Farmer's Market & Garden Centre226066 112 Street WestFoothills County, ABT1S 5S5 |
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Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances, Playtime & Story Time |
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Link: | http://www.granaryroad.com |
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Michaels’ Sunday MakeBreak: Yayoi Kusama Inspired Painting.
Sunday May 5, 2024 at 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Join in-store to create a painting inspired by Japanese contemporary artist Yayoi Kusama, celebrating AAPI Month.
Luminous Voices and The Next Generation.
Sunday May 5, 2024 at 3:00 pm - 12:00 am
Calgary is fortunate to have a strong and growing high school and youth choral scene. The spring concert will be the culmination of a weekend workshop with several local high school choirs and individual singers from high schools across the city at Bella Concert Hall.
Location: | Bella Concert Hall |
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Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances, Youth Activities |
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Link: | http://taylorcentre.ca |
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Canvas Tote Bag Workshop (Evening).
Everyday from May 8, 2024 - Mar 8, 2024 at 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Mindfulness is a therapeutic technique that focuses on bringing awareness to ourselves and the present moment, and what better way to practice mindfulness than through art! Join local artist Krystelle Creations in this two-hour workshop as she guides you through mindfulness techniques, reflection, and direction on painting a unique tote bag for you to take home.
All materials for this workshop are provided—just bring your creativity!
Spruce Meadows Rosebud Classic.
Everyday from May 9, 2024 - May 12, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
This outdoor amateur local show jumping tournament provides a wonderful opportunity for riders to showcase their skills and compete in a friendly and supportive environment.
2024 Eastside Dance Festival.
Everyday from May 9, 2024 - May 10, 2024 at 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The Eastside Dance Festival Society presents an electrifying showcase of outstanding dance programs from 17 CBE and CSSD Schools at the U of C Theatre. Over 450 dancers will perform and some will share over $100,000 in scholarships and cash prizes to support continued dance education after high school.
Prior to each performance on May 9th and 10th, we are holding a FREE parent engagement session at the Eckhardt Gramatté Hall in U of C’s Rosza Centre from 5:00 pm. Esteemed local dance educators, academics and professional artists will share their career pathways and the most recent research conducted on the benefits of dance for developing young minds and bodies. Dance education is an investment in your child’s future!
Visit www.eastsidedancefestival.ca for more information.
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Cost: | $17.50 |
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Location: | University of Calgary Theatre and Rozsa Centre for Performing Arts |
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Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances, Parent's Night Out |
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Link: | http://www.eastsidedancefestival.ca |
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Day Out with Thomas at Heritage Park.
Everyday from May 10, 2024 - May 12, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
‘Pop’ on board a train ride adventure with Thomas the Tank Engine! Day Out With Thomas: Bubble Tour is rolling into the station with loads of bubble-themed games and activities! Enjoy live entertainment, photo ops, the exclusive gift shop, lawn games and so much more. Take a real train ride with Thomas and spend the day creating memories for the whole family.
Otafest.
Everyday from May 10, 2024 - May 12, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Calgary’s volunteer-run, non-profit, all-ages Japanese anime and pop culture festival featuring anime screenings, an exhibitor hall, community panels, cosplay contests, voice actors, concerts, and so much more at Telus Convention Centre.
Location: | Telus Convention Centre |
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Category: | Community Sales & Markets, Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Fun for Kids, Talks, Workshops & Seminars, Youth Activities |
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Link: | http://otafest.com |
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Calgary Reads Big Book Sale.
Everyday from May 10, 2024 - May 20, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
At the 20th Calgary Reads Big Book Sale, discover more than 175,000 gently used books of every genre imaginable – and help more children experience the life-changing joy of reading at Calgary Curling Club.
Location: | Calgary Curling Club |
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Category: | Community Sales & Markets, Family Fun, Fun for Kids |
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Link: | http://bigbooksale.ca |
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YMCA Calgary Arts Presents: Calgary Young People’s Theatre in Sasquatch Sally .
Everyday from May 10, 2024 - May 12, 2024 at 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Combining folklore, familial drama and just a tiny sprinkle of summer camp shenanigans, this theatrical tale is as unique as a sasquatch!
Summer is the best time of year, and for sisters Sally and Ali, summertime means Summer Camp. An escape from school work, bullies, and a chance to make new friends. Some kids choose to stick close to family, others craft new memories with their cabin roommates, while some find themselves making friends with the impossible.
This show is perfect for all ages.
Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra Presents: Brilliant Bassoon..
Everyday from May 10, 2024 - May 11, 2024 at 7:30 pm - 12:00 am
Experience all the expressive capabilities of the bassoon — athletic agility, touching tenderness, and virtuosic velocity — as the Orchestra’s Principal Bassoon Antoine St-Onge shows them off in Carl Maria Von Weber’s theatrical concerto at Jack Singer Concert Hall.
Location: | Jack Singer Concert Hall |
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Category: | Family Fun, Music, Theatre & Performances, Parent's Night Out |
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Link: | http://calgaryphil.com |
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On Broadway.
Everyday from May 10, 2024 - Apr 16, 2024 at 7:30 pm - 5:00 am
For the first time ever the Revv52 vocal ensemble will perform a concert devoted exclusively
to Broadway! Calgary’s Storybook Theatre will lend their expertise in the creation process and perform on stage.
Cost: | $22.00 |
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Location: | Bella Concert Hall, Taylor Centre for the Performing Arts, Mount Royal University18 Mt. Royal Circle, SWCalgary, Alberta |
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Category: | Family Fun, Music, Theatre & Performances, Parent's Night Out |
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Link: | http://revv52.com |
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Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo Mother’s Day Brunch.
Everyday from May 11, 2024 - May 12, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Celebrate Mother’s Day in a wild and enchanting way with a special brunch at the zoo. Immerse yourself in the unique charm of nature while treating the most important woman in your life to a memorable experience. To make the day even more special, there will be Mother’s Day themed menu, crafts for children to make a gift, fresh flowers for mom, and more.
Storybook Theatre Presents: The Music Man.
Everyday from May 11, 2024 - Jun 1, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
The Music Man follows fast-talking traveling salesman, Harold Hill, as he cons the people of River City, Iowa, into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys' band that he vows to organize – this, despite the fact that he doesn't know a trombone from a treble clef. His plans to skip town with the cash are foiled when he falls for Marian, the librarian, who transforms him into a respectable citizen by curtain's fall.
Location: | Beddington Theatre Arts Centre |
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Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances |
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Link: | http://storybooktheatre.org |
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Vertigo Theatre Presents: Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson.
Everyday from May 11, 2024 - Jun 9, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Baker Street, London, Spring of… 2021? Ms. Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Joan Watson join forces to catch a murderer that is on the loose, though there seems to be a bigger game afoot. A traditional adventure told in a post-pandemic world - with a nail-biting mystery that only Sherlock Holmes can solve.
Mother's Day Planters at Greengate Garden Centres.
Everyday from May 11, 2024 - May 12, 2024 at 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Celebrate Mother's Day with a gift that blooms from the heart! Kids (and kids at heart) are invited to craft a special Mother's Day planter for just $5 at greengate Garden Centres. Dive into the joy of planting as you select from the vibrant array of sun or shade annuals, nestle them into a cozy pot with just the right mix of soil, and give them a sprinkle of top-notch fertilizer and water. It's a hands-on way to create a blossoming tribute to the special moms in our lives.
All proceeds are donated to the Calgary Homeless Foundation.
Cost: | $5.00 |
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Location: | Greengate Garden Centres, 14111 Macleod Trail S., Calgary, Alberta, T2Y 1M6 |
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Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids |
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Link: | http://greengate.ca |
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Michaels’ Kids Club: Kangaroo Mother's Day Card.
Saturday May 11, 2024 at 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join for Kids Club this week as they make moms the perfect Mother’s Day Card.
Touch-A-Truck.
Saturday May 11, 2024 at 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Touch-A-Truck is brought to you by
The Central Alberta Crime Prevention Centre
This event is family-friendly and gives kids of all ages the chance to see some of their favourite trucks, tractors, and equipment up close, offering a chance to interact with RCMP, EMS, firefighters, and other industries!
Bearspaw Mother’s Day Pop Up.
Saturday May 11, 2024 at 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Over 70 vendors with unique products that will make the perfect Mother’s Day gift. Enjoy tea and cookies with mom at the Bearspaw Lifestyle Centre.
Location: | Bearspaw Lifestyle Centre |
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Category: | Community Sales & Markets, Family Fun, Fun for Kids |
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Link: | http://bearspawlc.org |
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Touch-A-Truck in Red Deer.
Saturday May 11, 2024 at 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
This event is family friendly and gives kids of all ages the chance to see some of their favorite trucks, tractors, and equipment up close, offering a chance to interact with RCMP, EMS, firefighters, and other industries. Learn more at westernerpark.ca.
Eau Claire Market Farewell Celebration.
Saturday May 11, 2024 at 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Eau Claire Market, a beloved landmark in Downtown Calgary, will be bidding adieu after three decades of cherished memories. In commemoration of its legacy, the community is invited to the "Eau Claire Market Farewell Celebration that will include shows and performances featuring local musicians and community groups, balloon twisters, spin art, top shot hockey, appearances by PAW Patrol characters, and so much more.
Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves - Films at the Fort.
Saturday May 11, 2024 at 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Come by the Burnswest Theatre at Fort Calgary for the cozy indie theatre atmosphere, snacks and screenings of movies made for the big screen!
Tickets include a small popcorn and admission to the Fort Calgary Cultural Centre. Additional snacks and beverages will be available for purchase.
Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (PG-13): A charming thief and a band of unlikely adventurers embark on an epic quest to retrieve a lost relic, but things go dangerously awry when they run afoul of the wrong people.
Mother’s Day Brunch at Heritage Park .
Sunday May 12, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Get ready to spoil the most amazing woman in your life with brunch that’s going to make her feel oh-so-loved. Join us for a delicious spread of traditional buttermilk pancakes, eggs benedict, crispy double smoked maple bacon and so much more!
Mother’s Day Brunch at TELUS Spark.
Sunday May 12, 2024 at 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Who says only mammals make great mamas? Daddy long legs spiders carry their spiderlings on their backs, and certain earwig moms sacrifice themselves for their offspring – now that's love! This Mother's Day show mom the love at Spark.
Mother's Day at Fort Calgary.
Sunday May 12, 2024 at 10:10 pm - 3:00 pm
Treat Mom to a day of history, food and fun this Mother’s Day at Fort Calgary! Celebrate the motherly figures in your life with a indoor picnic lunch in the Barracks, an outdoor walking tour around the parkland and fun activities for the whole family.
Heritage Park Dinner and a Movie: My Fair Lady.
Tuesday May 14, 2024 at 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Get ready for a night of elegance and entertainment at the Gasoline Alley Museum. Enjoy a three-course culinary masterpiece amidst the timeless charm of vintage cars, and then join for a screening of the classic 1964 film My Fair Lady on our big screen.
Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra Presents: Violins of Hope.
Wednesday May 15, 2024 at 7:30 pm - 12:00 am
A musical journey from Holocaust to hope, experience the Calgary Phil and Violins of Hope in a unique narrative concert, where restored violins, violas, and cellos, once belonging to Jewish victims of the Holocaust, come to life through stories of injustice, suffering, resilience, and survival at Jack Singer Concert Hall.
Location: | Jack Singer Concert Hall |
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Category: | Family Fun, Music, Theatre & Performances, Parent's Night Out |
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Link: | http://calgaryphil.com |
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Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra Presents: Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert..
Everyday from May 17, 2024 - May 18, 2024 at 7:30 pm - 12:00 am
Experience the film that started it all like you never have before. With an abiding affinity for cinematic repertoire, guest conductor Anthony Parnther brings a fan’s enthusiasm to the unmistakable orchestral score to Star Wars: A New Hope, as the original 1977 film plays on the big screen with John Williams’ unforgettable score performed live by the Calgary Phil.
Location: | Jack Singer Concert Hall |
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Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances, Parent's Night Out |
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Link: | http://calgaryphil.com |
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Theatre Calgary Presents: Beaches: The Musical.
Everyday from May 18, 2024 - Jun 16, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
A new musical based on the best-selling novel, which was made into the blockbuster film, Beaches follows two extraordinary friends through 30 years of camaraderie, laughter, sorrow and love. Vivacious, outlandish Cee Cee and beautiful, privileged Bertie meet as children and become fast friends. From pen-pals to roommates to romantic rivals, Cee Cee and Bertie’s oil-and-water friendship perseveres through even the most tragic trials. With a touching vulnerability, Beaches exemplifies the triumph of the human spirit and the bonds of sisterhood.
Location: | Max Bell Theatre |
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Category: | Family Fun, Music, Theatre & Performances, Parent's Night Out |
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Link: | http://theatrecalgary.com |
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Michaels’ Sunday Makebreak: Summer Tie Dye.
Sunday May 19, 2024 at 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Summer is coming! Join us in store for this fun tie dye project with or without fringe. Purchase your size shirt, then head to the MakeBreak table to create a shirt to take home.
Calgary Boys' Choir Workshop.
Everyday from May 23, 2024 - May 25, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
A three-day workshop for tenor and bass voices, be directed by the esteemed Gerald Wirth. Wirth, currently the artistic director of the Vienna Boys Choir and former
Calgary Boys’ Choir artistic director (1991-1998), brings a wealth of experience and artistry to guide participants in this unique and collaborative musical experience.
Arts Commons Presents — Dinosaur World Live.
Everyday from May 24, 2024 - May 25, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Remarkably lifelike, these enormous puppets will take over the Jack Singer Concert Hall stage, transporting audiences to a time when dinosaurs ruled the earth. Dinosaur World Live presents a host of impressive pre-historic creatures and introduces you to Miranda, the daughter of paleontologists, who grew up surrounded by dinosaurs on a far-away island off the coast of South America.
Bert Church Live Theatre Presents: The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood by Nose Creek Players.
Everyday from May 24, 2024 - May 25, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Join Robin Hood and the characters of Sherwood Forest in an entertaining experience for the whole family. Nose Creek Players bring the classic story to life through a funny, "Monty Pythonesque" retelling of the classic story.
Location: | Bert Church Theatre in Airdrie |
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Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances |
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Link: | http://airdrie.ca |
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Royal Canadian International Circus.
Everyday from May 24, 2024 - Jun 2, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Prepare for a spellbinding journey filled with a diverse array of thrilling acts, a visual feast of high production value; and an interactive extravaganza that promises an unforgettable experience for all. Join us under the big top at CrossIron Mills Mall for a circus adventure like no other in 2024!
Calgary Baby and Tot Show. .
Saturday May 25, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
The Calgary Baby and Tot Show is a premier parenting event that is held in the Spring and designed to bring everything parents-to-be and new parents and young families need all under one roof. Featuring local and national exhibitors showcasing the latest in services, products, apparel, and toys at Spray Lake Sawmills Sports Centre in Cochrane.
Location: | Spray Lake Sawmills Sports Centre |
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Category: | Community Sales & Markets, Family Fun, Talks, Workshops & Seminars |
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Link: | http://calgarybabyshow.com |
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APEGA Science Olympics.
Saturday May 25, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
The APEGA Science Olympics are interactive, inter-school events for students in Grades 1 to 12 at the Olympic Oval. Science Olympians use problem solving to develop solutions to a series of challenges that demonstrate how engineering and geoscience impact our everyday lives. Challenges are related to the Alberta school curriculum, and are developed by professional engineers and geoscientists, as well as local teachers.
Location: | Olympic Oval |
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Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Youth Activities |
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Link: | http://apega.ca |
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Michaels’ Kids Club: Friendship Bracelets.
Saturday May 25, 2024 at 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join for Kids Club this week and make friendship bracelets to keep or share with friends as you head off for summer vacation.
Heritage Park Festival of Quilts.
Everyday from May 25, 2024 - May 26, 2024 at 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
For two days explore the Historical Village and admire hundreds of colorful quilts on display. And the Historical Village is open with all your favorites so you can experience the sights, smells and sounds of living history spanning from the 1880s to the 1950s.
North Point School's Young Entrepreneurs Annual Business Fair.
Saturday May 25, 2024 at 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
At the 8th Young Entrepreneurs Annual Business Fair, over 150 students in Grades K-12 showcased and sold their creations. For one day only, hundreds of Calgarians are able to shop at dozens of student businesses at one of Canada’s largest student business fairs.
Arts Commons Presents: Dinosaur World Live.
Saturday May 25, 2024 at 2:00 pm - 12:00 am
Remarkably lifelike, enormous puppets will take over the Jack Singer Concert Hall stage, transporting audiences to a time when dinosaurs ruled the earth. Dinosaur World Live presents a host of impressive pre-historic creatures including everyone’s favorite carnivorous terror, the Tyrannosaurus Rex.
Location: | Jack Singer Concert Hall |
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Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances |
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Link: | http://artscommons.ca |
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Calgary Boys' Choir 50th Anniversary Concert.
Sunday May 26, 2024 at 3:00 pm - 12:00 am
Under the leadership of Artistic Director Kathryn Berko, this event features performances by the workshop choir, current members of the Calgary Boys' Choir, and is joined by past directors including Paul Grindlay and Julie Freedman-Smith.
Cost: | $25.00 |
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Location: | Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall, Rozsa Centre, University of Calgary |
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Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances, Youth Activities |
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Reading by the Rivers Book Club - I'm Thinking of Ending Things.
Thursday May 30, 2024 at 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Do you have pressing thoughts on every book you read? Have special place in your heart for Canadian literature? Want to expand your community of fellow bookworms? If this sounds like you, then the Reading by the Rivers Book Club at Fort Calgary is the perfect program for you!
Every month, we will read a book by a Canadian author. During the last week of the month, all readers will meet at Fort Calgary to discuss the book, eat and drink, and socialize with other book lovers. If you don’t own the book, don’t worry – all novels on our book list are accessible from the public library!
May’s book is I’m Thinking of Ending Things by Iain Reid. Nothing is as it seems when a woman experiencing misgivings about her new boyfriend joins him on a road trip to meet his parents at their remote farm.
Illia Ovcharenko performs Tchaikovsky. .
Everyday from May 31, 2024 - Jun 1, 2024 at 7:30 pm - 12:00 am
Encounter the impressive brilliance of Ukrainian pianist Illia Ovcharenko, winner of the 2022 Honens International Piano Competition, as he performs Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s grand Piano Concerto No. 1 with the Calgary Phil at Jack Singer Concert Hall.
Location: | Jack Singer Concert Hall |
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Category: | Family Fun, Music, Theatre & Performances, Parent's Night Out |
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Link: | http://calgaryphil.com |
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Life Cycle.
Everyday from Jun 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Life Cycle is a virtual cycling event in support of the Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation and the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation. Taking place throughout the month of June families and cyclists will ride towards their personal fundraising and distance goals as they make a difference for kids across Alberta.
Funds raised through Life Cycle will support the Child Life departments at both Alberta hospitals.
Run Bowness.
Sunday Jun 2, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Don’t let the name fool you, you can run or walk in this community event. The race will begin at the Bowness Community Association and take participants through beautiful riverside views in Bowness Park and Baker Park. Support the Bowness Community Association and have fun jogging with friends and family. Following the race there will be a celebratory beer garden with live music in the Bowness Community Association greenspace.
Seniors’ Week at TELUS Spark.
Everyday from Jun 3, 2024 - Jun 9, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Join Spark this Seniors’ Week for a 45-minute, fun, and approachable session where guests will be introduced to the world of AI! Using iPads equipped with AI technology and tools, Spark Science Guides will lead seniors through identifying and navigating potential misinformation and scams while answering all questions about AI.
Spruce Meadows Continental.
Everyday from Jun 6, 2024 - Jun 9, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Check out some incredible horsemanship at Spruce Meadows. This premier equestrian facility is conveniently located just at the southern edge of the city and hosts several top-tier show jumping tournaments throughout the year.
Rosebud Theatre Presents: Little Women.
Everyday from Jun 7, 2024 - Aug 21, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Louisa May Alcott’s timeless, captivating story of the March family is brought to life in this glorious musical filled with personal discovery, heartache and hope. Jo March weaves the story of her and her sisters, Meg, Beth and Amy, and their adventures growing up in the wake of America’s Civil War.
Jubilations Dinner Theatre Presents: Friends: The One with Ace Ventura.
Every Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Jun 8, 2024 - Aug 10, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Featuring uproarious laughter and the greatest hits of the “Friends” era, performed by some of Canada’s best singers.
Location: | Jubilations Dinner Theatre |
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Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances, Parent's Night Out |
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Link: | http://jubilations.ca |
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Joshua Bell: One Night Only.
Saturday Jun 8, 2024 at 7:30 pm - 12:00 am
For one night only, Grammy Award-winning violinist Joshua Bell performs works that are sure to enthrall you with the Calgary Phil — Henri Vieuxtemps’ virtuosic Violin Concerto No. 5, and a movement from a new five-part suite commissioned by Bell, The Elements at Jack Singer Concert Hall.
Location: | Jack Singer Concert Hall |
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Category: | Family Fun, Music, Theatre & Performances, Parent's Night Out |
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Link: | http://calgaryphil.com |
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La Fille Mal Gardée.
Everyday from Jun 14, 2024 - Jun 15, 2024 at 7:30 pm - 12:00 am
Experience the charm and hilarity of 'La Fille Mal Gardée'! Follow the delightful tale of Lise, a spirited young peasant girl, determined to marry her true love, Colas, despite her mother's plans to wed her to the bumbling Alain. Filled with comedic antics, lively dances, and heartwarming romance, this beloved ballet is a celebration of love, laughter, and the triumph of true affection over societal expectations.
Cost: | $25.00 |
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Location: | Martha Cohen Theatre |
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Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances, Parent's Night Out, Youth Activities |
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Link: | http://www.jcbs.ca |
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All Sport One Day.
Saturday Jun 15, 2024 at 9:30 am - 3:00 pm
All Sport One Day is a free event for youth to discover sport! Taking place at 12 multisport hubs across Calgary, we partner with community sport organizations and facilities to provide thousands of opportunities for youth ages six to 17 to try a new sport!
Location: | MNP Community & Sport Centre, Trico Centre for Family Wellness, Citadel Community Association, Genesis Centre & Saddletowne YMCA, Marlborough Park Community Association, Glenmore Athletic Park, Brookfield Residential YMCA at Seton, Southland Leisure Centre, VIVO for Healthier Generations, University of Calgary, Winsport, Westside Rec Centre |
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Category: | Free Events, Fun for Kids, Youth Activities |
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Link: | http://allsportoneday.ca |
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CRESCENDO.
Saturday Jun 15, 2024 at 7:00 pm - 11:45 pm
Break out your dancing shoes for this high-energy musical extravaganza!
This unforgettable evening will be filled with music from Aerosmith, Led Zeppelin, Elton John, Billie Eilish and more, performed by some of Alberta’s top talent and artfully woven together with powerful storytelling.
CRESCENDO is sure to move and inspire you. On top of an incredible night out with friends, you’ll be supporting mental health resources and programming for children, youth and families in our community.
Father’s Day Brunch at Heritage Park.
Sunday Jun 16, 2024 at 9:30 am - 2:30 pm
Dear old dad. He’s coaching a sports team, fixing things around the house, or acting as your own personal Uber driver. Show dad how much you love him with Calgary’s best brunch buffet and a visit to one of the world’s largest public collections of vintage vehicles in Gasoline Alley Museum. Learn more at heritagepark.ca.
Drum Recital Concert.
Saturday Jun 22, 2024 at 1:30 pm - 4:15 pm
A drum recital that's actually more of a Beatles' concert! A terrific Beatles tribute band playing the Fab fours Hits and around 30 drum students will each play their chosen song with the band and be "Ringo for the day!"
There will also be a mix of other music tutors across a range of instruments to chat to answer your questions, a youths theatre troupe, some special prizes, and Beatles themed cakes too!
Spruce Meadows Pan-American.
Everyday from Jun 26, 2024 - Jun 24, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Top sport and top riders return to Spruce Meadows for the 'Pan American', presented by Rolex.
Stage West Dinner Theatre Presents: A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline.
Everyday from Jun 28, 2024 - Sep 1, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Patsy was never shy about self-promotion and impressed everyone the moment they heard her. Featuring all her biggest hits from Walkin’ After Midnight, I Fall to Pieces, Crazy (written by Willie Nelson), She’s Got You, Leavin’ on Your Mind, Sweet Dreams, Faded Love, and all the way to her last single release of A Closer Walk with Thee.
Location: | Stage West Dinner Theatre |
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Category: | Family Fun, Music, Theatre & Performances, Parent's Night Out |
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Link: | http://stagewestcalgary.com |
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Ties and Tiaras Ball.
Saturday Jun 29, 2024 at 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join us for an enchanting evening at the Tiaras and Ties Ball on June 29th, 2024, at Willow Ridge Community Association. Families are invited to dance the night away amidst princess-themed decor, enjoy snacks and soft drinks, capture memories in our photo booth, and meet their favourite princesses. With music, crafts and games, it's a magical celebration not to be missed.
Earth Hour.
Everyday from Mar 23, 2025 - Mar 23, 2024 at 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
A worldwide campaign focused on energy reduction and celebration of reducing our energy and environmental impact. Join for music, entertainment, and opportunities to experience what environmental actions you can take in Calgary. Pedal power midway games and experience how our natural world affects our daily lives. Bring personal lighting and dance to the DJ when the lights go down for the Earth Hour Party!