8 Things To Do this week in Calgary (Feb 11-15)
Photo via glow Downtown Winter Light Festival

Well, well, well. We’re halfway through February, and maybe time’s going by so fast because we’re having so much fun. At least, we will be once we’re done with this Things To Do guide… so stay tuned, Calgary!
$10 Date Night at Studio Bell
Grab a pal or partner and enjoy special $10 admission per person from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Studio Bell! With five floors of exhibitions to explore, interactive activities, memorabilia from four Canadian music halls of fame, and new temporary exhibitions celebrating iconic Canadians, we’re pretty sure you won’t get bored.
When: Tuesday, February 12 @ 5 PM
Where: National Music Centre– 850 – 4 Street SE
Cost: $10
Laugh away the single scaries with Aziz Ansari
This Parks and Rec star is coming to our city on the day of looooove. We’re sure he’ll have some hot takes on V-day, but mostly we’re excited to hear him say “treat yo’self” live.
When: Thursday, February 14, 2019 @ 10 PM
Where: Grey Eagle Resort and Casino– 3777 Grey Eagle Dr
Cost: $65+
Glow Downtown Winter Light Festival
Winter can get dark, but Glow is here to brighten it all up. Experience one-of-a-kind interactive light displays, art, entertainment, food trucks, and activities for free!
When: Thursday, February 14 – Monday, February 18
Where: Brookfield Place and Olympic Plaza at various times
Cost: Free!
SCREAM at the Plaza
Being single on Valentine’s is scary, but nothing’s scarier than the original Scream. Head to the Plaza for a screening of the classic movie (SO optional).
When: Thursday, February 14 @ 9:30 PM – 11 PM
Where: Plaza Theatre– 1133 Kensington Road Northwest
Cost: $11; $33 for two plus concession
Ask Who Dunnit at Murder Mystery Theatre
February 8 is the Market’s pre-Valentine’s night market, so get out there and shop for your honey (or for your single self). 40+ vendors will be showcasing one of a kind handmade and local goods all based in Calgary!
When: Thursday, February 14 @ 6 PM – 10 PM
Where: Fort Calgary– 750 9 Ave SE
Cost: $91.58
Eat better bacon with TruLOCAL
Mmm, bacon. There’s really nothing better, and with @trulocal’s Bacon for Life Sale, you can eat your lil pork loving heart out. Grab a subscription to a regular sized truLOCAL box this week and receive a free pack of high quality bacon with EVERY box!
When: Deal runs throughout the week
Where: Order online
Make friends with a sloth
Little Ray’s Nature Centre and the Foundation for Animal Rescue are bringing us an event full of furry friends. Explore 30+ live animal exhibits, including a sloth, alligator, armadillo, owl, skunk, and many more mammals, snakes, and birds!
When: Friday, February 15, 2019 @ 1PM – 8PM
Where: 2607 10 Ave NE
Cost: $14.50
Get happy at 5S17
Pokè everyday, that’s what we say. But aside from cringeworthy rhyming we also hit up 5S17’s happy hour from 3pm-6pm for some delicious discounted Asian fusion.
When: Happy Hour 3PM-6PM Mon-Fri
Where: 634A 17 Avenue SW
Get after it, Calgs!