Calendar

February 9 to 24. Check website for show times. This entirely practical stage adaptation deals with real people seen through the eyes of young Ponyboy, a Greaser on the wrong side of life, caught up in territorial battles between the have-it-made rich kids - the Socs - and his tough, underprivileged “greaser” family and friends. This Show is recommended for ages 12+. For show times and to purchase tickets, visit the website.

Calgary Unplugged is an annual family-friendly Earth Hour event. Date: Saturday, March 23, 2024 Time: 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Location: Central Library (800 3 Street SE) Join us 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! Calgary Unplugged is hosted by The Arusha Centre's Climate Program, with support from The City of Calgary and community agencies. If you can't make it to the event, turning off nonessential lights, "unplug" from electronics at 8:30 and reconnect with people, games or hobbies! After Earth Hour, share your participation with #EarthHour and #EarthHourYYC. Email programs@arusha.org with questions.

Check TELUS Spark's website for hours of operation. One of the most exclusive exhibitions is making its final North American stop at Calgary's science centre on January 20 to June 20! Whales|Tohor? is an interactive experience housing one of the world's largest whale collections from the National Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa. This exhibition will immerse you into the biology diversity, evolution, and deep significance of whales to M?ori culture.

On February 10, opening festivities include martial art demonstrations, performances, a market with 50 booths, and lion dances! Celebrations will also take place on February 11, 17, and 18 so you can still experience the holiday even if you missed the kick-off. There will also be exhibits on display throughout February 10 to 18. For the full schedule of events, visit the website.

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

Let us show you how we empower our students to reach their full potential! Hear stories from staff, current students, and parents before learning about how you can be a part of our wonderful community. Rundle Studio is an online learning environment built to help students with diagnosed learning disabilities thrive. Let us show you how we empower our students to reach their full potential!

Join us at Southcentre Mall from June 3rd to 23rd for our fourth annual Indigenous History Month celebration in partnership with Authentically Indigenous. This month-long event will foster understanding, appreciation, and celebration of Canada’s Indigenous Peoples. Experience educational activities, cultural displays, and storytelling sessions that connect both Indigenous and non-Indigenous Canadians. The celebrations will include: Full-Size Tipi: Step inside a tipi adorned with tapestries representing decades of Indigenous contributions to Calgary’s culture. Storytelling: Be moved by traditional stories from elders, delight in puppet shows by Indigenous authors, and explore virtual reality experiences by the Urban Society for Aboriginal Youth. Artisan Market: Discover the vibrancy of Indigenous creativity at our artisan market on June 7th and 8th. Enjoy music, dance, and locally crafted goods. Educational Information Walls: Learn and engage with displays that provide deeper insights into Indigenous culture.

Kick off the Family Day long weekend with FREE outdoor family fun & reduced admission inside our Discovery Centre! Roast a marshmallow, trek through the park on snowshoes, practice your fish identification skills, tie a fly and so much more. There's something for everyone at FISHtival! We kindly ask that strollers are left at home for this event. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

February 15 to 19. "Are we there yet?" Bring the whole gang to Gasoline Alley Museum for a Family Day weekend filled with travel-themed fun and adventure. Interactive displays and challenging games and activities will help you create your family’s unique journey of a lifetime. Pack for the long haul in our trip planner challenge; try your luck and sit in on a game of travel bingo; and dress up for the road and take a family photo as a souvenir of your trip.

Come to the Lougheed House and enjoy an outdoor curling bonspiel, family curling zone, winterland kids zone, Open House, tours, live music, fire pit, food, beer tent, and live DJs! There is something for everyone!

Saturdays & Sundays from January 27 to February 18. Saturday shows are at 1pm and Sunday shows are at 1pm & 3pm. The Loose Moose Theatre For Kids Presents, Sleeping Beauty. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the website.

For ages 4+ (children must participate with an adult). Let's celebrate families; families that come in all sizes, shapes, colors, feathers and fur, and buttons and trim! Make your own finger puppet family and tell some funny reminisces. Maybe even a tall tale or two! For example: I heard of a child that put fruit cocktail in her pocket - in case she was hungry later! Cross my fingers - that's a true story! For more information and to register for this WP Puppet Theatre Workshop, visit the website.

The Calgary Folk Music Festival presents the 3rd edition of Block Heater, a winter music extravaganza from February 15 to 17, Family Day Long Weekend. 24 local, national, and international artists perform in concerts and collaborative sessions at 4 venues. The multi-faceted roots, blues, country, and indie music program injects the summer festival vibe into a bleak winter month. Much like the island community built on Prince’s Island each July, this is a community-based festival experience that celebrates artistic excellence. Friday and Saturday night at Studio Bell and the King Eddy allows folks to wander from stage to stage, hang with friends at the different bars, and become immersed in the National Music Centre’s exhibits and collections. Block Heater takes place at Festival Hall (1215, 10 Avenue SE); Ironwood Stage and Grill (1229, 9 Ave. SE); Studio Bell (850, 4 St. SE); and King Eddy (438, 9 Ave. SE).