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Another week is here, and dare we say there’s almost a hint of spring in the air? We don’t want to jinx anything, but it sure is nice to feel our faces when we step outside again. Whether you want to take advantage of the warmer weather or not, we’ve rounded up all the best events around the city for you to choose from. So without further ado, here are 10 of the best things to do in and around Calgary this week!
Get your weekly dose of arts and culture with the latest production from the Alberta Theatre Projects. Pulitzer Prize finalist Rajiv Joseph’s clever and fast-paced comedy traces the arcs of two friends whose turbulent relationship is best navigated through their shared love of basketball.
When: Tuesday, Feb. 25 until March 16, 2025
Where: Martha Cohen Theatre, 215 8 Ave SE, Calgary
Cost: $29+
Give the winter blues a whole new meaning. Check out Colin James live at the Grey Eagle Event Centre this week as he performs as part of his Chasing the Sun Tour. His prolific career has spanned over 3 decades and won him accolades like 8 Juno Awards, 30 Maple Blues Awards and multi-platinum record sales.
When: Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Where: Grey Eagle Event Centre, 3775 Grey Eagle Dr, Calgary
Cost: $58+
Are you a healthcare professional on the lookout for a new gig? Covering all major cities across Alberta including Calgary and Edmonton, this job fair is the perfect opportunity to introduce yourself to the industry’s top employers. Oh, and it’s free for job seekers to attend! Just make sure you complete the free registration online.
When: Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: BMO Centre at Stampede Park, 1912 Flores Ladue Parade SE
Cost: Register for free
Treat yourself to an evening of music courtesy of Frederico Albanese, the genre-defying Italian musician, composer, multi-instrumentalist, and producer. Oh, and NMC Members get 15% off their tickets!
When: Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025
Time: Doors at 6:30 p.m. Show at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Studio Bell, 850 4th Street SE, Calgary
Cost: $51.45 for general admission
Planning a renovation of any indoor or outdoor spaces this spring? Then why not gather some inspiration at the Calgary Home and Garden Show? There’s a huge exhibitor lineup this year along with big-name guests ranging from renovation gurus and interior designers to culinary experts.
When: Thursday, Feb. 27 until March 2, 2025
Where: BMO Centre at Stampede Park, 1912 Flores Ladue Parade SE
Cost: $16 adult general admission with early bird pricing available
This week in Calgary is BIG on arts and culture. Take the plunge with the Calgary Phil and conductor Kensho Watanabe into a world of sound with Hector Berlioz’s Symphonie fantastique. It promises to be a journey into the psyche of an artist deep in the throes of unrequited love.
When: Friday, Feb. 28 and Saturday, March 1, 2025
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Jack Singer Concert Hall, Arts Commons, 205 8 Ave SE, Calgary
Cost: $36+
Who doesn’t love a good whodunit? Get your tickets to see A Double Dose of Murder at the Pumphouse Theatre and watch as the mystery unravels. Three couples from around the world arrive at an exclusive island resort They’ve never met before. But all have a similar secret. Then there is a death and it’s not just a question of who, but how?
When: Friday, Feb. 28 until March 8, 2025
Where: The Pumphouse Theatre, 2140 Pumphouse Ave SW, Calgary
Cost: $28+
Watch them waddle this way! The annual Calgary Zoo penguin walk has returned, and you can be there as these finely dressed birds strut about the zoo for their morning walk. A royal procession of king penguins leaves their usual habitat for a guided stroll through the ground. It’s a local favourite, so check it out if you haven’t had the chance yet!
When: Now until Mar. 3, 2025
Time: 10:30 a.m. daily (weather dependent)
Where: Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo, 210 St. George’s Drive NE, Calgary
Cost: Included in daily admission
Embrace the winter season at Bowness Park with some icy adventures. Glide across the frozen lagoon or take it up a notch with ice biking if you’re brave enough. While the fun and rush make it a great activity to enjoy with families and friends, the picturesque setting makes it ideal for date night.
When: Now until mid Mar. 2025
Where: Bowness Park, 8900 48 Ave NW, Calgary
Cost: Up to $12 per hour
This mind-bending immersive adventure at Telus Spark Science Centre dives headfirst into the weird, the unexplained, and the downright spooky. From UFO encounters to ghostly apparitions, explore the thin line between science fact and science fiction.
When: Now until Wednesday, Mar. 26, 2025
Where: Telus Spark Science Centre, 220 St. George’s Drive NE Calgary
Cost: $23.95 – $32.95
There you have all the best things to do in Calgary this weekend. Have a good one, and bring a jacket along – just to be safe!
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