Calgary Pro Musica and Green Fools Theatre present 'more rocky mountain fairy tales'.
Everyday from Jan 1, 1970 - Apr 28, 2024 at 12:00 am - 4:30 pm
Come and enjoy an afternoon listening to stories and some of Canada’s finest musicians. Storyteller/Musician Samantha Whelan Kotkas and her friends will entertain you and your children with musical interactive tales of child-accessible hikes in the Rocky Mountains. Teach your child about courage, unity, joyfulness, and caring in an afternoon of fun and adventure. An event for the whole family that you will want to be a part of.
Recommended for children aged 5 to 12, but created with the entire family in mind.
Come one hour before the show & enjoy family friendly activities. Stay after to meet the performers.
Created and Narrated by Samantha Whelan Kotkas
Music by Tyler Hornby
Puppets by Green Fools Theatre
Video by Joel Goundry
Tyler Hornby - Drums, Chris Andrew - Piano, Pat Belliveau - Saxophones, Aaron Shore - Guitar, Stephen Shepard - Bass
| Cost: | $15.00 |
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| Location: | The University of Calgary Rozsa Centre: Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances |
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| Link: | https://calgarypromusica.ca/family/ |
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Da Vinci The Exhibition at TELUS Spark.
Everyday from Jan 22, 2024 - May 5, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Da Vinci The Exhibition is a hands-on exploration of Leonardo da Vinci's life, research, and art, developed by Aurea Exhibitions and produced by Imagine Exhibitions, Inc. Guests can go beyond the canvas, exploring over 65 life-size inventions, more than 20 fine art studies, and captivating displays.
Rock the Nation at Studio Bell.
Everyday from Jan 27, 2024 - Apr 28, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
A rousing theatrical production celebrating and honoring Canada’s remarkable musical legacy. Experience it all live on stage, and journey through the decades.
| Location: | Studio Bell Music Centre |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances |
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| Link: | http://studiobell.ca |
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Jubilations Junior Dinner Theatre Presents: Journey to the 80s.
Every Saturday, Mar 30, 2024 - Jun 1, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
The Billboard charts of the 1980s featured the biggest variety of music styles and genres since the birth of rock and roll. There were the ladies of the pop charts like Madonna and Tina Turner with their big hair sprayed bangs… to the hard rock guy bands like Def Leppard and Bon Jovi with their… ahh… also big hair sprayed bangs. See them all in this awesome throwback of a performance.
| Location: | Jubilations Dinner Theatre |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances, Parent's Night Out |
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| Link: | http://jubilations.ca |
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Theatre Calgary Presents: Selma Burke.
Everyday from Apr 2, 2024 - Apr 27, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Few know of Selma Burke, the Black American sculptor who played a major role in the Harlem Renaissance movement of the 1920s and 30s. A stirring play about the importance of art, courage, romance, and justice, Burke’s rarely-told story is brought to life in this world premiere by Calgary playwrights Maria Crooks and Caroline Russell-King.
| Location: | Martha Cohen Theatre |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Music, Theatre & Performances, Playtime & Story Time |
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| Link: | http://theatrecalgary.com |
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StoryBook Theatre Presents: Something Rotten! The Musical.
Everyday from Apr 5, 2024 - Apr 21, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Welcome to the Renaissance and the outrageous, crowd-pleasing musical farce, Something Rotten! Created by Grammy Award-winning songwriter Wayne Kirkpatrick, and successful screenwriters Karey Kirkpatrick and John O’Farrell, Something Rotten! was lauded by audience members and critics alike.
Canstruction® Calgary.
Everyday from Apr 5, 2024 - Apr 21, 2024 at 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Canstruction® Calgary brings together teams of engineers, designers, architects and builders to create extraordinary structures out of non-perishable food items. The structures are judged, exhibited to the public, and then de-canstructed, with food going to the Calgary Food Bank. This year, structures are inspired by the theme: Retro Toys and Games, You CAN Play. Nine teams have used more than 44,000 cans of food to create structures that will remain on display at Southcentre Mall until April 21st.
Calgarians coming to view the installation are invited to bring a donation of non-perishable items and to vote for their favourite structure in the People’s Choice Awards beginning April 9th. The structures will also be judged by a panel of esteemed Calgarians on April 20th.
Rosebud Theatre Presents: Chariots of Fire.
Everyday from Apr 5, 2024 - May 25, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
One hundred years after the epic race at the 1924 Paris Olympics, relive the story of Harold Abrahams, the son of a Lithuanian immigrant Jew, running to overcome prejudice against his people and Eric Liddell, the son of Scottish missionaries, running for the glory of God! Based on the 1981 Academy Award-winning film.
| Location: | Rosebud Theatre |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances, Parent's Night Out |
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| Link: | http://rosebudtheatre.com |
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Bloom & Brunch Festival in Banff.
Every Sunday, Saturday, Apr 6, 2024 - May 12, 2024 at 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Banff Gondola and Northern Lights Alpine Kitchen are hosting the Bloom & Brunch Festival, a delectable event. Enjoy a buffet brunch, mimosa bar, live entertainment, floral photo opportunities and more. It’s a festive way to enjoy the season and your favorite weekend meal.
Tour Fort Calgary: the Land, the People and Their Stories.
Every Saturday, Apr 6, 2024 - Apr 27, 2024 at 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Saturday's in April, delve into the complex and rich histories rooted in the lands at Fort Calgary. Through stories, photographs and a tour through the permanent exhibition space, uncover the layered past of the confluence on this indoor tour, which includes a presentation in our beautiful Burnswest Theatre and a guided walk through the Interpretive Centre.
Loose Moose Theatre Presents: Young King Arthur.
Everyday from Apr 13, 2024 - May 5, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
The Loose Moose Theatre For Kids is a truly magical experience for children four to ten years old, as well as fun and entertaining for parents.
| Location: | Loose Moose Theatre |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances |
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| Link: | http://loosemoose.com |
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Jubilations Junior Dinner Theatre Presents: Teenage Mutant Kung Fu Turtles. .
Every Saturday, Apr 13, 2024 - Jun 1, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have lost their groove; crime is all around them, but they are uninspired to stop it. Who should they stumble upon but a Panda with a particular tool they could add to their black belts. Will the turtles be inspired by kung fu? Or will it be too hard to get them out of their pizza boxes? Who will save the day?
| Location: | Jubilations Dinner Theatre |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances |
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| Link: | http://jubilations.ca |
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Blue Jay Sessions: Spring Edition.
Everyday from Apr 19, 2024 - Apr 21, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
These sessions feature a huge array of independent Canadian artists from a mix of different genres, so soak up some amazing original songs and hear the stories behind them all at The Prairie Emporium. Discover a new-to-you musician to add to your listening catalogue.
Second Chance Art Sale.
Everyday from Apr 19, 2024 - Apr 20, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
More than 2,000 pieces of preloved art – oil and acrylic paintings, prints, and photographic art, both framed and unframed at Acadia Recreation Complex.
Stage West Dinner Theatre Presents: Beautiful: The Carole King Musical.
Everyday from Apr 19, 2024 - Jun 23, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
From the chart-topping hits she wrote for the biggest acts in music to her own life-changing, trailblazing success with Tapestry, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical takes you back to where it all began — and takes you on the ride of a lifetime.
| Location: | Stage West Dinner Theatre |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Music, Theatre & Performances, Parent's Night Out |
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| Link: | http://stagewestcalgary.com |
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Jurassic Quest.
Everyday from Apr 19, 2024 - Apr 21, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Take part in the largest and most realistic traveling dinosaur experience in North America at the BMO Centre. The event features true-to-detail (and size!) dinosaurs, including a 60-foot-long, sky-scraping Spinosaurus, an 80-foot-long Apatosaurus, and a life-sized T rex.
Dalhousie Spring Farmers Market.
> Saturday Apr 20, 2024 at 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
The Spring Market will have over 25 vendors with products that are Alberta made, baked, grown, raised and crafted at Dalhousie Community Association.
Cineplex Family Favourites: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem.
> Saturday Apr 20, 2024 at 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Visit participating Cineplex theatres near you and watch a favorite family film each week for only $3.99.
| Location: | Participating Cineplex locations |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids |
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| Link: | http://cineplex.com |
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Beacon Original Art Spring Show & Sale.
Everyday from Apr 20, 2024 - Apr 21, 2024 at 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Annual 2-Day Spring Art Show & Sale at the Bridgeland-Riverside Community Association with 25 different artists in attendance each day showcasing: Painting, Jewelry, Glass, Photography, Ceramics, Sculpture and Textiles. Chat with artists, comfortably browse and shop local for unique gifts or treat yourself to something special! Free parking and admission, draws and no GST. Join us in our 15th year of bringing artists and art enthusiasts together in Calgary!
Vesna.
> Saturday Apr 20, 2024 at 3:00 pm - 12:00 am
Tryzub School of Ukrainian Dance is excited to present their year-end production Vesna at Max Bell Theatre.
Outdoor Scavenger Hunt Competition.
> Saturday Apr 20, 2024 at 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Embark on an enriching adventure across the Fort Calgary parkland! Put your local history knowledge to the test in this outdoor scavenger hunt that will take you across all 40 acres of land at the confluence of the Bow and Elbow rivers.
Engine 23 Opening Party.
> Saturday Apr 20, 2024 at 10:00 am - 1:00 am
Sound the alarm! Don’t miss the Engine 23 Opening Party on April 20. The decommissioned firetruck is a showstopper as Calgary Public Library welcomes the community to engage in the experience and visit the newly renovated Fish Creek Library. Activities will begin at 10 am and will include a visit from the Fire Hound Mascot, face painting, live music, and Family Storytime. Engine 23 is generously supported by donors to the Calgary Public Library Foundation.
| Location: | 11161 Bonaventure Dr S.E, Calgary AB T2J 6S1 |
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| Category: | Drop in & Ongoing Activities, Family Fun, Free Events, Fun for Kids |
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| Link: | http;//calgarylibrary.ca/engine23 |
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Kantorei Choral Festival.
Everyday from Apr 20, 2024 - Apr 21, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Join for an unforgettable celebration of contemporary and classical choral masterpieces, performed in Bella Concert Hall. This event is hosted by the acclaimed classical chorus Mount Royal Kantorei, joined by groups including internationally recognized Parse Choir from Iran and choral guests from across the Prairies.
Earth Day at TELUS Spark.
Everyday from Apr 20, 2024 - Apr 21, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Celebrate Earth Day all weekend long at TELUS Spark Science Centre and learn why this giant rock we call home is so important to look after. Learn all about sustainable living practices and waste reduction strategies with industry leaders from Green Calgary, Sustainable Calgary, United Nations University (UNU) Hub at UCalgary, the Jane Goodall Institute of Canada, and so much more.
Calgary Opera Presents: Das Rheingold.
Everyday from Apr 20, 2024 - Apr 26, 2024 at 7:30 am - 10:30 pm
Gold, protected by the daughters of the river Rhine, harbors a deep magic. Anyone who casts a ring made from it can rule the whole world but must also renounce love forever. The promise of unlimited power proves irresistible to opportunistic gods, arguing giants, and ambitious dwarfs. Presented at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium.
| Location: | Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Music, Theatre & Performances, Parent's Night Out |
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| Link: | http://calgaryopera.com |
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SUPERTRAIN.
Everyday from Apr 20, 2024 - Apr 21, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
This has become Canada's biggest and best annual train show. Featuring over 40,000 square feet of operating model railroad layouts, displays, lionel, LEGO trains, Thomas and Friends, garden railroads, photo exhibits, merchandise, live demos and more at Genesis Centre.
| Location: | Genesis Centre |
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| Category: | Community Sales & Markets, Family Fun, Fun for Kids |
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| Link: | http://supertrain.ca |
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LEGO® Creativity Workshop.
Everyday from Apr 20, 2024 - Apr 21, 2024 at 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Is your child a star in the making? Whether they express themselves through music, movies, singing, dancing or any other art form, we want to celebrate their passion with a fun building activity. Kids will create and decorate their own LEGO® photo frame to show off their creative accomplishments.
This activity is suitable for children ages six to 12. All participants must sign up in advance at the website.
Calgary Comic and Entertainment Expo.
Everyday from Apr 25, 2024 - Apr 28, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
If you're into comics, sci-fi, horror, anime, gaming, or cosplay, this is the place for you. You'll feel out of this world – and right at home. Find your fandom family at the BMO Centre, all 100,000 of them!
| Location: | BMO Centre |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Fun for Kids, Parent's Night Out |
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| Link: | http://fanexpohq.com |
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Pumphouse Theatre Presents: The Gondoliers (Morpheus Theatre).
Everyday from Apr 26, 2024 - May 4, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
This 12th collaborative operetta by the beloved pair is set in Venice and is rife with nobility, mistaken identities, royalty, young lovers married to the wrong people, commoners, wit, patter, a Cachucha and of course, Rapture!
JazzYYC International Jazz Days Festival.
Everyday from Apr 26, 2024 - Apr 30, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
JazzYYC brings live jazz back to the annual JazzYYC International Jazz Days Festival at various location around Calgary.
| Location: | Various Locations |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances, Parent's Night Out |
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| Link: | http://jazzyyc.com |
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Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra Presents: Beethoven X. Coldplay.
> Saturday Apr 27, 2024 at 7:30 pm - 12:00 am
Experience something new and totally unexpected at this genre-defying concert mixing works from two musical greats, Ludwig van Beethoven and Coldplay at Jack Singer Concert Hall.
| Location: | Jack Singer Concert Hall |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Music, Theatre & Performances, Parent's Night Out |
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| Link: | http://calgaryphil.com |
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VAISAKHI MELA 2024.
> Saturday Apr 27, 2024 at 12:01 pm - 6:00 pm
Vaisakhi Mela 2024 presented by Rajesh Angral with the Collaboration of Sabrang Radio, IWEB GUY, ACE Ent. & Media Group and CMD (Canadian Multicultural Development).
We host the World Multicultural Festival annually to celebrate diversity and bring together multicultural communities in Canada to share each others’ cultural heritages.
| Location: | Genesis Centre, 7555 Falconridge Boulevard NE, Calgary |
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| Category: | Community Sales & Markets, Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Free Events, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances, Talks, Workshops & Seminars, Youth Activities |
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| Link: | http://vaisakhimela.ca/site/ |
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Edgemont Community Association Spring Market.
> Saturday Apr 27, 2024 at 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Join for the annual Spring Market and Perennial Exchange. Enjoy a wide range of vendors and peruse crafts, jewelry, clothing, fine art, housewares, plush items, sweet treats, and more.
| Location: | Edgemont Community Association |
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| Category: | Community Sales & Markets, Family Fun, Fun for Kids |
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| Link: | http://edgemont.ab.ca |
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Michaels Kids’ Club: Friendship Bracelets.
> Saturday Apr 27, 2024 at 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join us for Kids Club this week and make friendship bracelets to keep or share.
Alberta Ballet in Der Wolf & The Rite of Spring.
Everyday from May 2, 2024 - May 4, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
This double bill invites you into the dark and curious landscape of folklore, forest and frenzy against hard-hitting visceral scores at Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium.
| Location: | Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances, Parent's Night Out |
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| Link: | http://jubileeauditorium.com |
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YMCA Calgary Arts Presents: Calgary Young People’s Theatre in Sasquatch Sally .
Everyday from May 3, 2024 - May 5, 2024 at 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Combining folklore, familial drama and just a tiny sprinkle of summer camp shenanigans, this theatrical tale is as unique as a sasquatch!
Summer is the best time of year, and for sisters Sally and Ali, summertime means Summer Camp. An escape from school work, bullies, and a chance to make new friends. Some kids choose to stick close to family, others craft new memories with their cabin roommates, while some find themselves making friends with the impossible.
This show is perfect for all ages.
Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra Presents: The Broadway/Hollywood Songbook.
Everyday from May 3, 2024 - May 4, 2024 at 7:30 pm - 12:00 am
Be transported to the bright lights of the Great White Way and the glamor of Hollywood as the Calgary Phil celebrates the biggest musicals from stage and screen at Jack Singer Concert Hall.
| Location: | Jack Singer Concert Hall |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Music, Theatre & Performances, Parent's Night Out |
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| Link: | http://calgaryphil.com |
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Violins of Hope exhibition at Studio Bell.
Everyday from May 3, 2024 - Jun 16, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Violins of Hope is a poignant collection of string instruments dating from before and during the Holocaust. These meticulously restored instruments once belonged to Jewish victims of the Holocaust. Today these instruments stand as enduring symbols, serving to educate and memorialize those affected by one of history’s darkest chapters through concerts, exhibitions, and other commemorative projects. darkest moments.
| Location: | Studio Bell Music Centre |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances, Parent's Night Out |
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| Link: | http://www.studiobell.ca |
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Calgary Artists Studio Tour.
Everyday from May 3, 2024 - May 5, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
The tour has expanded to over 80 local artists participating across our beautiful city and surrounding areas. This is a self-guided tour where you get to meet each artist in their home or shared studio space, and you can plan your visit at your own pace. The Calgary Artists Studio Tour is a unique, informal, connected art experience for both the public and the artists. You are invited into artists studios to see beyond their finished work; to have an opportunity to learn more about their creative processes, inspirations and personal stories.
Cornerstone Music Cafe's Mother's Day Market.
> Saturday May 4, 2024 at 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Let's make every mother feel special with live music, kids crafts, and unique finds from local vendors. Be one of the first 100 moms to receive a special gift! Come for the fun, stay for the memories.
Day Out With Thomas at Heritage Park.
Everyday from May 4, 2024 - May 5, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
‘Pop’ on board a train ride adventure with Thomas the Tank Engine! Day Out With Thomas: Bubble Tour is rolling into the station with loads of bubble-themed games and activities! Enjoy live entertainment, photo ops, the exclusive gift shop, lawn games and so much more. Take a real train ride with Thomas and spend the day creating memories for the whole family.
Spruce Meadows Rosebud Classic.
Everyday from May 9, 2024 - May 12, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
This outdoor amateur local show jumping tournament provides a wonderful opportunity for riders to showcase their skills and compete in a friendly and supportive environment.
Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra Presents: Brilliant Bassoon..
Everyday from May 10, 2024 - May 11, 2024 at 7:30 pm - 12:00 am
Experience all the expressive capabilities of the bassoon — athletic agility, touching tenderness, and virtuosic velocity — as the Orchestra’s Principal Bassoon Antoine St-Onge shows them off in Carl Maria Von Weber’s theatrical concerto at Jack Singer Concert Hall.
| Location: | Jack Singer Concert Hall |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Music, Theatre & Performances, Parent's Night Out |
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| Link: | http://calgaryphil.com |
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On Broadway.
Everyday from May 10, 2024 - Apr 16, 2024 at 7:30 pm - 5:00 am
For the first time ever the Revv52 vocal ensemble will perform a concert devoted exclusively
to Broadway! Calgary’s Storybook Theatre will lend their expertise in the creation process and perform on stage.
| Cost: | $22.00 |
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| Location: | Bella Concert Hall, Taylor Centre for the Performing Arts, Mount Royal University18 Mt. Royal Circle, SWCalgary, Alberta |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Music, Theatre & Performances, Parent's Night Out |
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| Link: | http://revv52.com |
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YMCA Calgary Arts Presents: Calgary Young People’s Theatre in Sasquatch Sally .
Everyday from May 10, 2024 - May 12, 2024 at 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Combining folklore, familial drama and just a tiny sprinkle of summer camp shenanigans, this theatrical tale is as unique as a sasquatch!
Summer is the best time of year, and for sisters Sally and Ali, summertime means Summer Camp. An escape from school work, bullies, and a chance to make new friends. Some kids choose to stick close to family, others craft new memories with their cabin roommates, while some find themselves making friends with the impossible.
This show is perfect for all ages.
Otafest.
Everyday from May 10, 2024 - May 12, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Calgary’s volunteer-run, non-profit, all-ages Japanese anime and pop culture festival featuring anime screenings, an exhibitor hall, community panels, cosplay contests, voice actors, concerts, and so much more at Telus Convention Centre.
| Location: | Telus Convention Centre |
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| Category: | Community Sales & Markets, Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Fun for Kids, Talks, Workshops & Seminars, Youth Activities |
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| Link: | http://otafest.com |
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Calgary Reads Big Book Sale.
Everyday from May 10, 2024 - May 20, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
At the 20th Calgary Reads Big Book Sale, discover more than 175,000 gently used books of every genre imaginable – and help more children experience the life-changing joy of reading at Calgary Curling Club.
| Location: | Calgary Curling Club |
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| Category: | Community Sales & Markets, Family Fun, Fun for Kids |
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| Link: | http://bigbooksale.ca |
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Day Out with Thomas at Heritage Park.
Everyday from May 10, 2024 - May 12, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
‘Pop’ on board a train ride adventure with Thomas the Tank Engine! Day Out With Thomas: Bubble Tour is rolling into the station with loads of bubble-themed games and activities! Enjoy live entertainment, photo ops, the exclusive gift shop, lawn games and so much more. Take a real train ride with Thomas and spend the day creating memories for the whole family.
Bearspaw Mother’s Day Pop Up.
> Saturday May 11, 2024 at 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Over 70 vendors with unique products that will make the perfect Mother’s Day gift. Enjoy tea and cookies with mom at the Bearspaw Lifestyle Centre.
| Location: | Bearspaw Lifestyle Centre |
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| Category: | Community Sales & Markets, Family Fun, Fun for Kids |
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| Link: | http://bearspawlc.org |
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Touch-A-Truck in Red Deer.
> Saturday May 11, 2024 at 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
This event is family friendly and gives kids of all ages the chance to see some of their favorite trucks, tractors, and equipment up close, offering a chance to interact with RCMP, EMS, firefighters, and other industries. Learn more at westernerpark.ca.
Touch-A-Truck.
> Saturday May 11, 2024 at 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Touch-A-Truck is brought to you by
The Central Alberta Crime Prevention Centre
This event is family-friendly and gives kids of all ages the chance to see some of their favourite trucks, tractors, and equipment up close, offering a chance to interact with RCMP, EMS, firefighters, and other industries!
Michaels’ Kids Club: Kangaroo Mother's Day Card.
> Saturday May 11, 2024 at 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join for Kids Club this week as they make moms the perfect Mother’s Day Card.
Mother's Day Planters at Greengate Garden Centres.
Everyday from May 11, 2024 - May 12, 2024 at 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Celebrate Mother's Day with a gift that blooms from the heart! Kids (and kids at heart) are invited to craft a special Mother's Day planter for just $5 at greengate Garden Centres. Dive into the joy of planting as you select from the vibrant array of sun or shade annuals, nestle them into a cozy pot with just the right mix of soil, and give them a sprinkle of top-notch fertilizer and water. It's a hands-on way to create a blossoming tribute to the special moms in our lives.
All proceeds are donated to the Calgary Homeless Foundation.
| Cost: | $5.00 |
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| Location: | Greengate Garden Centres, 14111 Macleod Trail S., Calgary, Alberta, T2Y 1M6 |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids |
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| Link: | http://greengate.ca |
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Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo Mother’s Day Brunch.
Everyday from May 11, 2024 - May 12, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Celebrate Mother’s Day in a wild and enchanting way with a special brunch at the zoo. Immerse yourself in the unique charm of nature while treating the most important woman in your life to a memorable experience. To make the day even more special, there will be Mother’s Day themed menu, crafts for children to make a gift, fresh flowers for mom, and more.
Vertigo Theatre Presents: Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson.
Everyday from May 11, 2024 - Jun 9, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Baker Street, London, Spring of… 2021? Ms. Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Joan Watson join forces to catch a murderer that is on the loose, though there seems to be a bigger game afoot. A traditional adventure told in a post-pandemic world - with a nail-biting mystery that only Sherlock Holmes can solve.
Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra Presents: Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert..
Everyday from May 17, 2024 - May 18, 2024 at 7:30 pm - 12:00 am
Experience the film that started it all like you never have before. With an abiding affinity for cinematic repertoire, guest conductor Anthony Parnther brings a fan’s enthusiasm to the unmistakable orchestral score to Star Wars: A New Hope, as the original 1977 film plays on the big screen with John Williams’ unforgettable score performed live by the Calgary Phil.
| Location: | Jack Singer Concert Hall |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances, Parent's Night Out |
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| Link: | http://calgaryphil.com |
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Theatre Calgary Presents: Beaches: The Musical.
Everyday from May 18, 2024 - Jun 16, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
A new musical based on the best-selling novel, which was made into the blockbuster film, Beaches follows two extraordinary friends through 30 years of camaraderie, laughter, sorrow and love. Vivacious, outlandish Cee Cee and beautiful, privileged Bertie meet as children and become fast friends. From pen-pals to roommates to romantic rivals, Cee Cee and Bertie’s oil-and-water friendship perseveres through even the most tragic trials. With a touching vulnerability, Beaches exemplifies the triumph of the human spirit and the bonds of sisterhood.
| Location: | Max Bell Theatre |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Music, Theatre & Performances, Parent's Night Out |
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| Link: | http://theatrecalgary.com |
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Royal Canadian International Circus.
Everyday from May 24, 2024 - Jun 2, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Prepare for a spellbinding journey filled with a diverse array of thrilling acts, a visual feast of high production value; and an interactive extravaganza that promises an unforgettable experience for all. Join us under the big top at CrossIron Mills Mall for a circus adventure like no other in 2024!
Bert Church Live Theatre Presents: The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood by Nose Creek Players.
Everyday from May 24, 2024 - May 25, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Join Robin Hood and the characters of Sherwood Forest in an entertaining experience for the whole family. Nose Creek Players bring the classic story to life through a funny, "Monty Pythonesque" retelling of the classic story.
| Location: | Bert Church Theatre in Airdrie |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances |
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| Link: | http://airdrie.ca |
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Arts Commons Presents — Dinosaur World Live.
Everyday from May 24, 2024 - May 25, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Remarkably lifelike, these enormous puppets will take over the Jack Singer Concert Hall stage, transporting audiences to a time when dinosaurs ruled the earth. Dinosaur World Live presents a host of impressive pre-historic creatures and introduces you to Miranda, the daughter of paleontologists, who grew up surrounded by dinosaurs on a far-away island off the coast of South America.
North Point School's Young Entrepreneurs Annual Business Fair.
> Saturday May 25, 2024 at 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
At the 8th Young Entrepreneurs Annual Business Fair, over 150 students in Grades K-12 showcased and sold their creations. For one day only, hundreds of Calgarians are able to shop at dozens of student businesses at one of Canada’s largest student business fairs.
Arts Commons Presents: Dinosaur World Live.
> Saturday May 25, 2024 at 2:00 pm - 12:00 am
Remarkably lifelike, enormous puppets will take over the Jack Singer Concert Hall stage, transporting audiences to a time when dinosaurs ruled the earth. Dinosaur World Live presents a host of impressive pre-historic creatures including everyone’s favorite carnivorous terror, the Tyrannosaurus Rex.
| Location: | Jack Singer Concert Hall |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances |
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| Link: | http://artscommons.ca |
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Heritage Park Festival of Quilts.
Everyday from May 25, 2024 - May 26, 2024 at 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
For two days explore the Historical Village and admire hundreds of colorful quilts on display. And the Historical Village is open with all your favorites so you can experience the sights, smells and sounds of living history spanning from the 1880s to the 1950s.
Calgary Baby and Tot Show. .
> Saturday May 25, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
The Calgary Baby and Tot Show is a premier parenting event that is held in the Spring and designed to bring everything parents-to-be and new parents and young families need all under one roof. Featuring local and national exhibitors showcasing the latest in services, products, apparel, and toys at Spray Lake Sawmills Sports Centre in Cochrane.
| Location: | Spray Lake Sawmills Sports Centre |
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| Category: | Community Sales & Markets, Family Fun, Talks, Workshops & Seminars |
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| Link: | http://calgarybabyshow.com |
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APEGA Science Olympics.
> Saturday May 25, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
The APEGA Science Olympics are interactive, inter-school events for students in Grades 1 to 12 at the Olympic Oval. Science Olympians use problem solving to develop solutions to a series of challenges that demonstrate how engineering and geoscience impact our everyday lives. Challenges are related to the Alberta school curriculum, and are developed by professional engineers and geoscientists, as well as local teachers.
| Location: | Olympic Oval |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Youth Activities |
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| Link: | http://apega.ca |
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Michaels’ Kids Club: Friendship Bracelets.
> Saturday May 25, 2024 at 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join for Kids Club this week and make friendship bracelets to keep or share with friends as you head off for summer vacation.
Illia Ovcharenko performs Tchaikovsky. .
Everyday from May 31, 2024 - Jun 1, 2024 at 7:30 pm - 12:00 am
Encounter the impressive brilliance of Ukrainian pianist Illia Ovcharenko, winner of the 2022 Honens International Piano Competition, as he performs Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s grand Piano Concerto No. 1 with the Calgary Phil at Jack Singer Concert Hall.
| Location: | Jack Singer Concert Hall |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Music, Theatre & Performances, Parent's Night Out |
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| Link: | http://calgaryphil.com |
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Life Cycle.
Everyday from Jun 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Life Cycle is a virtual cycling event in support of the Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation and the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation. Taking place throughout the month of June families and cyclists will ride towards their personal fundraising and distance goals as they make a difference for kids across Alberta.
Funds raised through Life Cycle will support the Child Life departments at both Alberta hospitals.
Spruce Meadows Continental.
Everyday from Jun 6, 2024 - Jun 9, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Check out some incredible horsemanship at Spruce Meadows. This premier equestrian facility is conveniently located just at the southern edge of the city and hosts several top-tier show jumping tournaments throughout the year.
Rosebud Theatre Presents: Little Women.
Everyday from Jun 7, 2024 - Aug 21, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Louisa May Alcott’s timeless, captivating story of the March family is brought to life in this glorious musical filled with personal discovery, heartache and hope. Jo March weaves the story of her and her sisters, Meg, Beth and Amy, and their adventures growing up in the wake of America’s Civil War.
Joshua Bell: One Night Only.
> Saturday Jun 8, 2024 at 7:30 pm - 12:00 am
For one night only, Grammy Award-winning violinist Joshua Bell performs works that are sure to enthrall you with the Calgary Phil — Henri Vieuxtemps’ virtuosic Violin Concerto No. 5, and a movement from a new five-part suite commissioned by Bell, The Elements at Jack Singer Concert Hall.
| Location: | Jack Singer Concert Hall |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Music, Theatre & Performances, Parent's Night Out |
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| Link: | http://calgaryphil.com |
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La Fille Mal Gardée.
Everyday from Jun 14, 2024 - Jun 15, 2024 at 7:30 pm - 12:00 am
Experience the charm and hilarity of 'La Fille Mal Gardée'! Follow the delightful tale of Lise, a spirited young peasant girl, determined to marry her true love, Colas, despite her mother's plans to wed her to the bumbling Alain. Filled with comedic antics, lively dances, and heartwarming romance, this beloved ballet is a celebration of love, laughter, and the triumph of true affection over societal expectations.
| Cost: | $25.00 |
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| Location: | Martha Cohen Theatre |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances, Parent's Night Out, Youth Activities |
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| Link: | http://www.jcbs.ca |
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Spruce Meadows Pan-American.
Everyday from Jun 26, 2024 - Jun 24, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Top sport and top riders return to Spruce Meadows for the 'Pan American', presented by Rolex.
Stage West Dinner Theatre Presents: A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline.
Everyday from Jun 28, 2024 - Sep 1, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Patsy was never shy about self-promotion and impressed everyone the moment they heard her. Featuring all her biggest hits from Walkin’ After Midnight, I Fall to Pieces, Crazy (written by Willie Nelson), She’s Got You, Leavin’ on Your Mind, Sweet Dreams, Faded Love, and all the way to her last single release of A Closer Walk with Thee.
| Location: | Stage West Dinner Theatre |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Music, Theatre & Performances, Parent's Night Out |
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| Link: | http://stagewestcalgary.com |
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Ties and Tiaras Ball.
> Saturday Jun 29, 2024 at 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join us for an enchanting evening at the Tiaras and Ties Ball on June 29th, 2024, at Willow Ridge Community Association. Families are invited to dance the night away amidst princess-themed decor, enjoy snacks and soft drinks, capture memories in our photo booth, and meet their favourite princesses. With music, crafts and games, it's a magical celebration not to be missed.
Earth Hour.
Everyday from Mar 23, 2025 - Mar 23, 2024 at 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
A worldwide campaign focused on energy reduction and celebration of reducing our energy and environmental impact. Join for music, entertainment, and opportunities to experience what environmental actions you can take in Calgary. Pedal power midway games and experience how our natural world affects our daily lives. Bring personal lighting and dance to the DJ when the lights go down for the Earth Hour Party!
