Happy Thursday, friends! As always, we hope you’ve had a productive week – but now it’s time to let loose, unwind, or turn your attention away from your work calendar. Not sure what’s going on this time around? Here are 10 things happening in Calgary this weekend.
HIT THE JULY TALK SHOW
Known for popular songs like Push + Pull and Picturing Love, singer-songwriters July Talk will take over the Grey Eagle Theatre this Saturday. Grab a drink and check it out Calgary! You won’t want to miss out!
When: Saturday, April 1st, 2023
Where: Grey Eagle – 3777 Grey Eagle Dr, Calgary, AB
Time: 7 pm
Cost: $52+
CHECK OUT THE BEAUTY AND THE BEAST POP-UP
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Described as an “escape room, a theatre show and an adventure all blended into one,” this event will challenge its guests to solve riddles and play games in an effort to lift an awful curse. The best part? You’ll be encouraged to do it all with a drink in your hand.
When: Until May 21st, 2023
Where: 14th AVE NE, Calgary, Alberta
Cost: $47
SPONSORED PICK: INDULGE IN ALBERTA’S FOOD & BEVERAGE EXPO IN RED DEER (18+)
Tourism Red Deer’s most loved Alberta Food & Bever Expo is back and bigger & better this April. Gather your food squad and prepare for a culinary adventure with over 120 delicious food, wine, beer and cocktails from Red Deer’s local businesses. It’s going to be a food-lover paradise, so come ready to chow down!
When: Saturday, April 1st, 2023 | 4 – 10 PM
Where: Westerner Park Exhibition Hall | 4847A 19 St, Red Deer, AB T4R 2N7, Canada
Cost: $22.50
OR GRAB A DRINK AT A HIDDEN CALGARY BAR
Calgary is home to a ton of hidden bars and speakeasies, each of which will offer you a seriously fun experience, delightful drinks and maybe a bite or two. Check out the link above for our faves and enjoy one this month.
Where: Click the link above for our picks
SPONSORED PICK: GO FOR BREAKFAST AT SHOE & CANOE PUBLIC HOUSE
If you’re a breakfast person, or really just any person, you’ll want to add Shoe & Canoe Public House to your go-to list of great grub spots around town. Along with its recent renos and new breakfast menu that features Canadiana fare, it’s starting to make quite the name for itself.
If you’re wondering what to order, our faves include the Braised Beef Benedict and Pesto & Tomato Toast.
When: Breakfast served daily from 6:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Where: 209 4th Ave SE
Cost: Menu prices vary
WALK THE ICE CAVES AT MALIGNE CANYON – ONE LAST TIME
There is no place like the Rockies! This weekend, with the help of a professional guide, tour 30-metre-high icy cave-like passages, majestic frozen waterfalls, and the frozen canyon floor of Maligne in Jasper National Park. You’ll hardly believe your eyes!
When: Tours run until April 3rd, 2023
Where: Directions here – Jasper National Park, AB
Cost: $69 / Adult
ENJOY A FLICK FOR $2.99
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Pop some corn and grab the whole family! Cineplex Canada’s Family Favourites deal is back and this weekend you can enjoy The Secret Life of Pets 2 for just $2.99. Get your tickets now!
When: Saturday, March 25th, 2023
Where: See Cineplex locations near you above
Cost: $2.99+
SUPPORT THE TRANS COMMUNITY AT THE CITY HALL’S FLAG-RAISING CEREMONY
This weekend, head to city hall for an event that will uplift, celebrate and inspire the trans community and its allies for International Trans Day of Visibility. Connect as a community and show your support as Calgary hoists the blue, white and pink flag in front of its most iconic building.
When: Friday, March 31st, 2023
Where: Calgary City Hall, 800 Macleod Trail SE, Calgary, AB
Time: 5 pm – 6 pm
SEE NITTY GRITTY DIRT BAND LIVE
Known for songs like Fishin’ In The Dark and Mr. Bojangles, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band is also in town! This weekend catch them at Calgary’s Southern Jubilee Auditorium and enjoy! For more information and tickets, check out the link above.
When: Friday, March 31st, 2023
Where: Southern Jubilee Auditorium – 1415 14 Ave NW, Calgary
Time: 7:30 pm
Cost: $52+
CHECK OUT SPARK’S ‘WONDERSPACES’
Colour, fun and expression! Featuring extraordinary artwork from around the world, check out Telus Spark’s new Wonderspaces exhibit. Don’t miss it – this stunning installation is unlike anything that we’ve ever seen.
Where: 220 Saint George’s Drive Northeast
Cost: $29
Whew, there you have it, friends. 10 things to do in Calgary this weekend. What will you check out first? Let us know and remember to stay safe and have fun. We’ll see you out there!
