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Spring has sprung and the forecast is calling for more sun, but how will you celebrate? This time around there’s a ton happening around the city, so you’ll want to plan ahead! Ready to get into it? Here are 10 things to do in and around Calgary this weekend.
Want to catch a movie? The Calgary Underground Film Festiva runs until April 28th! Catch one or ALL of their featured projects and spread the word, there are some good ones this year!
When: Until April 28th, 2024
Where: 617 8 Ave SW, Calgary
Cost: $10+
Get pop-cultured! Featuring celebrity guests, reunions, local vendors, and more, the Calgary Expo has returned and will be bigger and better than ever! Tickets are on sale now.
When: Thursday, April 25th – 28th, 2024
Where: 1410 Olympic Way SE, Calgary
Cost: $22+
Your “what’s for dinner” problem is officially solved! Fresh Prep is a Canadian meal kit service that takes all the chopping and prep work out of dinner, delivering delicious ready-to-cook meals in eco-friendly packaging. They’ve paired up with the iconic Vancouver Island taco joint Tacofino to bring you a limited edition meal kit: Chicken Diablo Enchiladas with Salsa Verde & Pickled Vegetables. It’s tangy, it’s savoury, it’s delicious and it takes you almost NO TIME to make! Try Fresh Prep and save $90 across your first 3 orders with promo code: CURIOCITY90.
Dress up and get down! Drumheller, Alberta will be attempting to break a wholesome record this weekend for most people dressed in an inflatable dinosaur costume. This unique event will have a pancake breakfast, a market, live music and more, so don’t miss it – even if you don’t have a costume!
When: Saturday, April 27th, 2024
Where: Downtown Drumheller, AB
Time: 10 am – 2 pm
Cost: Free
This weekend visit Glenbow at the Edison in Calgary for an incredible exhibit built entirely out of LEGO entitled: Building Black Civilizations: Journey of 2,000 Ships. Described as a reimagining of ancient African kingdoms,’ this important display features four major works that explore the mysterious 14th-century sea voyage of Mansa Abu Bakr II, predecessor of Mansa Musa, ruler of the medieval empire of Mali.
When: Until May 19th, 2024
Where: 150 9th Avenue SE, Calgary
Cost: FREE
Described as a “feast that won’t bust your wallet,” Feast on Fourth will showcase local restaurants and save you money! Whether you grab a 4-scoop ice cream flight or a Nashville Chicken Sandwich, all eats will be just $10. Enjoy!
When: Wednesday, April 24th – 28th, 2024
Where: 4th Street SW, Calgary
Cost: $10
Live music? We love it! This weekend toe tap, snap and sway in celebration of the International Jazz Days Festival. What’s better than supporting incredible talent from all over the country, while having a few drinks? Almost nothing – that’s what!
When: Saturday, April 27th – May 1st, 2024
Where: Various destinations
Time: See times above
Cost: Varies
Love birds – date night incoming! Featuring talented musicians and hundreds of brightly lit wicks, Calgarians can enjoy a Candlelight tribute to Leonard Cohen this Saturday. Get your tickets now and enjoy! It’s going to be magical.
When: Saturday, April 27th, 2024
Where: 11401 10 Avenue Southeast, Calgary
Time: 7:15 pm
Cost: $38+
Thirsty? Check out the NASH and join their Saturday Cocktail Club! This ticketed showcase will feature curated cocktails, snacks and talented mixologists so you won’t want to miss it. Indulge, laugh and enjoy. It’s going to be delicious!
When: Saturday, April 27th, 2024
Where: 925 11th Street SE, Calgary AB
Time: 7 pm
Cost: $75+
What better way to celebrate a week well done than with a legend? On April 27th, check out Ice Cube at the Grey Eagle Event Centre! Tickets are still available at the link above. You won’t want to miss it!
When: Saturday, April 27th, 2024
Where: Event Centre at Grey Eagle Resort and Casino – 3775 Grey Eagle Dr, Tsuut’ina, Alberta
Time: 8 pm
Cost: $111
There you have it! 10 things to do in Calgary this weekend. Now get out and enjoy yourselves! You deserve to have some fun.
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