Another weekend has come and gone, and with a mixed bag of weather in our forecast, many of you are probably wondering how to spend the next 5 days. As always there’s a ton of stuff to experience, so let’s jump into it! Here are 10 things to do in Calgary this week.

SINK YOUR TEETH INTO LA PIZZA WEEK

You’ve got a few days left of La Pizza Week, Calgary! This time around, foodies will be encouraged to get down and get cheesy with fellow Za-fans all over the country. From coast to coast ovens will be hot and toppings will be plenty, with restaurants competing for your votes. Check out the link above to see the local restaurants participating in this year’s event!

When: Until Saturday, May 14th, 2022
Where: See link above
Cost: Prices vary

HAVE A BEER ON A CALGARY PATIO

Coss your fingers for a beautiful day this week, Calgary! It’s been one long winter and if you’re like us, then you’re beyond ready to hit one of the many incredible patios in and around the city. Check out the link above for 10 of our favorite spots and enjoy!

WANDER GLENBOW MUSEUM’S SATTELITE EXHIBITION SPACE

Dinner and an art gallery? Sounds like the perfect way to spend an afternoon! This week, suit up and check out Calgary’s FREE Glenbow Museum popup exhibition space at the Edison. Featuring art from all over the world and right here in Alberta, this unique experience is certainly one you won’t want to miss!

Where: 150 9th Avenue SW, Calgary
Cost: FREE

OR CHECK OUT CONTEMPORARY CALGARY

Can’t get enough colour and expression? If you’re an art lover, there’s nothing better! This week wander  Contemporary Calgary – a modern museum with wide-open spaces and many a tale to tell – all for only $10.

When: Open Wednesday to Sunday
Where: 701 11th Street SW
Cost: $10

ENJOY A MEAL AT FOODIES IN THE PARK

Hungry? This week, suit up and get a group together for Foodies in the Park, an intimate dome dining experience held in Calgary’s Fish Creek! From the food to an incredible view, this is a unique dining event you won’t want to miss.

When: Until May 22, 2022
Where: 15979 Bow Bottom Trail SE, Calgary
Time: 5:30 pm, and 7:45 pm
Cost: $125+

SPLURGE AT A POP-UP GARDEN CENTRE

Spring has sprung, and your garden needs a little RNR. With wholesale prices, 4 locations across the city, and expert staff, the popup glow gardens are back but only until they sell out. Don’t miss out on this one, folks!

Where: See locations above

CLIMB ABOARD THE LAKE MINNEWANKA CRUISE

Contrary to popular belief, you don’t actually have to travel to the edges of the continent to enjoy a cruise! This Friday, climb aboard an hour-long tour of one of Alberta’s most beautiful lakes for everything from dinner and drink tours to sightseeing sails.

When: Opens Friday, May 13th
Where: Lake Minnewanka, 10 mins outside Banff
Cost: $46 +

GET LOST IN THE QUANTUM SANDBOX EXHIBIT

The first of its kind in Canada, Spark’s permanent digital art gallery has opened a brand new exhibit that will take you to a whole new dimension. This week, check it out and say bon voyage to reality – but beware, you might not want to come back!

When: Now open
Where: 220 St. George’s Drive NE, Calgary
Cost: Included in general admission ($26)

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PARTICIPATE IN A SCAVENGER HUNT

Explore Calgary like never before! This scavenger hunt will introduce you to Calgary’s art scene as you walk around the city, make discoveries, and complete challenges. You’ll learn about organizations and artists that are working to change the social fabric of the city, in a fun and interactive way. And participants will be eligible to win Oculus Quest 2*. Visit www.thesocialimpactlab.com/CreativeConstellations for details

.When: Until June 12th
Where: Directions here

CHECK OUT AN OFF-BROADWAY SHOW AT THE ROSEBUD THEATRE

This weekend, catch the Rosebud’s interpretation of the award-winning, off-Broadway show, Tomatoes Tried To Kill Me. Set with a variety of different banjos, each one with its own unique character and sound, this mystical story will take you on an insane exploration of music, tomatoes, and life.
When: Until May 28th
Where: 202 Martin Avenue, Rosebud, Alberta
Time: Wednesdays to Saturdays at 4:30 pm and Sundays at 5 pm
Cost: $33+
So there you have it, 10 things to do in Calgary this week. It’s going to be a good one, we can feel it!

Curiocity Staff

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