Photo via WinSport Canada Olympic Park/ website
If you think the week is going to be all about candy hearts and love-themed everything, think again. Because Calgary’s mid-February calendar is bursting with a motley of exciting events. From mind-bending illusions to thrilling lacrosse rivalries, ahead is a lineup of 10 of the best things to do in Calgary this week.
Kick off your week with an action-packed evening as the Calgary Hitmen face off against the Lethbridge Hurricanes. This high-stakes WHL showdown is sure to deliver thrilling plays and intense competition. And don’t forget to snag $5 beers during the Happy Hour.
When: Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025; 7 p.m.
Where: Scotiabank Saddledome, 555 Saddledome Rise SE, Calgary
Cost: $18 – $26+
Celebrate the Lunar New Year with a mesmerizing performance by acclaimed pianist Tony Yike Yang. This special concert promises to blend classical masterpieces with traditional Chinese melodies. The result? A truly unique cultural experience and a great way to embrace the Lunar New Year festivities.
When: Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025; 7:30 p.m.
Where: Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall, Rozsa Centre, 2500 University Drive NW, Calgary
Cost: $25 – $110
It’s back people! The five-day spectacle of gravity-defying athleticism is taking over WinSport Olympic Park this week. Watch as elite athletes from over 25 countries launch into the 22-foot superpipe, executing midair spins, flips, and tricks.
When: Feb. 12-16, 2025; 8 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Where: Winsport Canada Olympic Park, 88 Canada Olympic Rd SW, Calgary
Cost: Free
Looking for a unique date-night idea? The Calgary Zoo has you covered. This adults-only event offers a unique after-hours experience, allowing couples to explore the zoo in a whole new light. Enjoy special animal encounters, gourmet dining, and learn about the fascinating mating rituals of various species.
When: Thursday, Feb. 13 – Saturday, Feb. 15; 5:30 p.m. onwards
Where: 210 St. George’s Drive NE, Calgary
Cost: $125+ per person
Fifty-five years after breaking ballet’s colour barrier, this troupe brings its blend of ballet and African-American storytelling to Calgary. Prepare to be mesmerized by extraordinary talent, artistic innovation and commitment to diversity in dance.
When: Thursday, Feb. 13 – Saturday, Feb. 15; 7:30 p.m.
Where: Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, 1415 14 Ave. NW, Calgary
Cost: $31.3 – $199.90+
Chinook Blast’s flagship event returns with fire-breathers tracing the historic CP Rail line and stilt-walkers dressed as Métis voyageurs. Catch acrobats, jugglers, and other circus performers delighting passersby along the illuminated Stephen Avenue.
When: Friday, Feb. 14; 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Where: Stephen Avenue, 228 8 Ave SW, Calgary
Cost: Free
There are more ways to add excitement to your Valentine’s Day plans than a romantic dinner. Think: an exciting, fast-paced game of lacrosse. The Calgary Roughnecks are taking on the Saskatchewan Rush, this V-day at the Saddledome. And trust us, the “Kiss Cam” here is way more entertaining than your average rom-com.
When: Friday, Feb. 14; 7:30 p.m.
Where: Scotiabank Saddledome, 555 Saddledome Rise SE, Calgary
Cost: up to $38.81
Block Heater is back to warm up your frosty winter evenings. Yes, Calgary’s anti-freeze folk festival is back with an impressive line-up of local and international artists. This indie-folk marathon taking over five downtown venues, is every music-lovers paradise.
When: Feb. 14 & 15
Where: multiple locations
Cost: $40 per concert
This is your chance to go beyond the petting zoos with a “Behind the Scenes” tour at Stampede Park’s new Wildlife Rehabilitation Wing. Meet rescued owls, feed river otters, or splurge on a “Predator Encounter” with wolves.
When: Friday, Feb. 14 – Monday, Feb. 17; 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Where: Calgary Stampede Nutrien Western Event Centre, 1800 Stampede Trail SE Calgary
Cost: $16 – $150 (depending on experience)
If you haven’t already caught this exhibit, we insist that you do. This is your ticket to experience logic-defying scientific phenomena (hence the name). Walk through anti-gravity rooms, watch the water flow upward, and snap selfies that warp reality. A must-visit!
When: Now Until Wednesday, Mar. 26, 2025
Where: 220 St. George’s Drive NE, Calgary
Cost: $23.95 – $32.95
Here’s to another week of well-defined hibernation!
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