Hearts Out Gala.
> Saturday Apr 30, 2022 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
This year's gala will be held at the Hyatt Regency Calgary on Centre Street and will include an auction, a gourmet 4-course meal, celebrity MCs, exciting entertainment and more. Enjoy a night out with your friends, family, clients and co-workers while supporting Youth Singers of Calgary.
Rosebud Theatre presents Grace & Glorie.
Everyday from Apr 28, 2022 - May 28, 2022 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
A feisty 90-year-old cancer patient, checks herself out of the hospital to return to her beloved homestead only to find her beloved apple orchard under construction. Glorie, a newly minted volunteer hospice worker and experienced city lawyer shows up to visit and maybe even save the day. The comedic clash of an illiterate rural woman and an overly sophisticated urban lawyer means that neither of their lives will ever be the same again.
Calgary Underground Film Festival.
Everyday from Apr 28, 2022 - May 1, 2022 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
The 19th annual film festival will be a hybrid festival with films playing both at Globe Cinema and online through watch.calgaryundergroundfilm.org.
Storybook Theatre’s SpongeBob the Musical.
Everyday from Apr 22, 2022 - Jun 6, 2022 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
adapted from the iconic Nickelodeon series. SpongeBob, Patrick, Sandy, Squidward and all of Bikini Bottom face total annihilation—until a most unexpected hero rises to take center stage. For more information and to buy tickets, visit storybooktheatre.org
Earth Hour 2024.
Everyday from Jan 1, 1970 - Mar 23, 2024 at 12:00 am - 9:30 pm
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.
Location: | Location: Central Library (800 3 Street SE) |
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Category: | Drop in & Ongoing Activities, Family Fun, Free Events, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances, Open House & Tours, Playtime & Story Time, Talks, Workshops & Seminars, Youth Activities |
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Link: | https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/earth-hour-calgary-unplugged-tickets-795640240377?aff=oddtdtcreator |
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Calgary Psychic & Crystal Fair.
Everyday from Apr 28, 2022 - May 1, 2022 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Some of Canada’s top psychics, mediums, astrologers, aura photography, rune reading and healers will be showcased at the Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza Conference Centre.
Cost: | $10.00 |
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Location: | Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza Conference Centre |
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Category: | Community Sales & Markets, Family Fun |
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JazzYYC International Jazz Days Festival.
Everyday from Apr 28, 2022 - May 1, 2022 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
this year’s festival will showcase a wide range of jazz styles featuring musicians from Alberta and beyond with a mix of clubs, concerts, workshops, and family-friendly free shows in various venues.
High Performance Rodeo Spring Edition.
Everyday from Apr 28, 2022 - May 28, 2022 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
The rodeo takes over downtown Calgary in all shapes, sizes, and sounds – defying description and tantalizing the tastes of arts and culture lovers in various venues.
Location: | Various locations |
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Category: | Music, Theatre & Performances, Parent's Night Out |
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Link: | http://hprodeo.ca |
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The Wildlife Festival.
Everyday from Apr 29, 2022 - May 1, 2022 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
The YYC Nature Centre, Cobb’s Adventure Park and Cobb’s Exotic Animal Rescue are partnering up to bring an exciting event to the Nutrien Western Event Centre at Stampede Park. Poke a porcupine! Pet a Python! Make friends with a parrot! And many more amazing animals. Exhibits include Welcome to the Jungle, Australian Down Under, Responsibly Exotic, Cold Blooded Creatures, and Mammal and Birds.
Jubilations Dinner Theatre presents Greased.
Everyday from Apr 28, 2022 - May 28, 2022 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Go back to a time when life seemed simpler. Tap your toes and laugh as Jubilations parodies one of the all-time great nostalgia trips. All your favorite rock and roll classics of the ‘50s are queued up.
Spring Calgary Baby and Tot Show.
Everyday from Apr 30, 2022 - May 1, 2022 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
A fun, family-friendly two-day consumer trade show with everything for bump, baby, and beyond all under one roof. Come out and support local businesses and artisans, there is services and shopping to educational seminars and family entertainment.
www.calgarybabyshow.com Purchase your tickets online to save. Children 12 and under are FREE
CRLC Rock & Mineral Show.
Everyday from Apr 29, 2022 - May 1, 2022 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
This annual show is a major fundraiser for The Calgary Rock and Lapidary Club and is Calgary’s only gem show operated by a non-profit. With more than fifty dealers featuring gem, minerals, fossil, crystals, lapidary collections, specialty rocks, jewelry findings and supplies, and beads, making it one of the largest shows in Western Canada.
Rundle Studio Virtual Open House.
Everyday from Jan 1, 1970 - May 15, 2024 at 12:00 am - 7:30 pm
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!
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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Indigenous History Month Celebration at Southcentre Mall.
Everyday from Jan 1, 1970 - Jun 23, 2024 at 12:00 am - 8:00 pm
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.
Granary Road Season Kick-Off Party!.
Everyday from Apr 29, 2022 - May 1, 2022 at 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
After their restful time off, Granary Road’s resident farm animals are more than excited to see all of their friends again! On April 29th the Active Learning Park and Farmer’s Market will be back and better than ever with all last year’s favourite exhibits and vendors, and a few new ones as well! Come celebrate our Season Kick-Off Party with us while playing at the park and shop at the market! Don’t forget play a round of Yesteryear’s Mini Golf, and take a tour through the Aquaponics Greenhouse to make your Granary Road visit complete. Then, grab a bite to eat from our amazing vendors and support local artisans by shopping at their booths. We sure missed you all and can’t wait for another year of fun, festivals and Granary Road memories! Get your park passes now at
www.granaryroad.comLocation: | Granary Road – Farmer's Market & Active Learning Park
226066 112 St W, Foothills County, AB , T1S 5S5, Canada |
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Category: | Community Sales & Markets, Drop in & Ongoing Activities, Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Free Events, Fun for Kids, Youth Activities |
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Link: | www.granaryroad.com |
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Explore TELUS Spark’s New Exhibition: RESCUE!.
Everyday from Feb 5, 2022 - May 15, 2022 at 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Most people wonder how they would react in an emergency. Could you rescue a swimmer if you were the first on the scene with your jet ski? Now you can test your rescue instincts in 17 different interactive situations!
BARNYARD BABY DAYS.
Everyday from Apr 16, 2022 - May 8, 2022 at 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Help us kick-off the spring and welcome all the new baby animals to the world!
What’s coming this April??…..
?Lambs!
?Baby Goats!
?Piglets!
?Calves!
?Bunnies!
?Chicks!
?Foal!
?Ducklings!
?Pony Rides
?Tractor Rides
Its our busiest time of year so tickets are required!
What happens at our Barnyard Baby Days?
Good-times-to-remember-forever with all our spring adorables (lambs, goats, bunnies, cows, piglets, chicks…) and other fun experiences. Its spring on the farm!
We will have special signs around the farm with info on specific moms and babies, lots of cute spring PHOTO OPS, the opportunity to see and maybe even help with BOTTLE FEEDING our spring babies, and some heart-warming up-close moments with some favourite farm animals!
Have a safe time at the farm: your Adult/Child ratio must be 1:3 or better, and all attendees must follow all Farm Safety Rules.
Make some fun spring family memories!
Warning! You’ll want to come back!
Location: | Butterfield Acres Children's Farm
Please note Calgarys Child staff*** it is Saturday and Sundays only |
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Category: | Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Fun for Kids, Holiday Fun |
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Link: | https://www.butterfieldacres.com |
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Community Education Service - Free Online Presentations: Child and Youth Health and Mental Health Topics.
Everyday from Dec 2, 2021 - Dec 31, 2022 at 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm
Expert speakers will deliver timely, credible information and best-practice strategies to support the development and mental health of a child or youth in your life. Previously recorded presentations are also available for viewing:
https://youtu.be/tLbDa8Vlutk Learn to Finger Weave.
> Saturday Apr 30, 2022 at 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Learn the art of finger weaving, the Indigenous technique that uses only yarn, willing hands, and creativity — no loom required! Chantal Stormsong Chagnon, a Cree Métis artist and storyteller, will guide you through her weaving workshop, while providing teachings and stories along the way. Materials are provided.
Calgary Zoo - ZOOLIGHTS.
Every Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Nov 19, 2021 - Nov 22, 2022 at 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Takes place November 19 to January 2 (excluding November 23, 28 & 30 and December 3, 25 & 31). ZOOLIGHTS, presented by Olympia Trust Company, is back for its 25th year! This year's ZOOLIGHTS will feature exciting new themed areas and activities including a 25th anniversary Memory Lane, the Nutcracker in the ENMAX Conservatory, and an all-new “Tunnel of Light,” a tribute to Canada’s wetland, a holiday Zoo Market, and a very special “Dinos at Night” experience like you have never seen before! Of course, the Zoo is bringing back all the classic activities everyone has come to love like the Skating Rink, Fire pits, and Rival Axe Throwing.
ZOOLIGHTS comes to life at night with twinkling lights at every turn, including over 200 light figurines, along with interactive and choreographed light displays. The lights are turned on at 5pm nightly and run until 9pm. It takes approximately 90 minutes to 2 hours to experience all that ZOOLIGHTS has to offer - but you are able to stay for as little or as long as you like!
Location: | Calgary Zoo: 210 St. George's Drive NE |
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Category: | Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Fun for Kids, Holiday Fun, Parent's Night Out |
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Link: | calgaryzoo.com/zoolights |
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Expect some razzle, and lots of dazzle at Hearts out Gala..
Everyday from Apr 30, 2022 - May 1, 2022 at 6:00 pm - 12:00 am
This year's HEARTS OUT gala will be held on Saturday, April 30, 2022, at the Hyatt Regency Calgary on Centre Street and it will be a party you don't want to miss!
The event will include
An auction
A gourmet four-course meal
Celebrity MCs
Exciting entertainment including our very own KIDZXPRESS & ONCUE
A DJ so guests can dance the night away
AND MORE!
Individual tickets are on sale now for only $225. Tables of 8 for $1600 or VIP tables of 8 for $2000. Enjoy a night out with your friends, family, clients and co-workers while supporting YSC and our home, the ATCO Performing Arts Centre.
http://www.heartsout.ca/
April 30, 2022
Hyatt Regency Calgary
Cost: | $225.00 |
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Location: | Hyatt Regency Calgary |
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Category: | Music, Theatre & Performances, Parent's Night Out, Youth Activities |
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Link: | http://www.heartsout.ca/ |
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Skooby Doob and the Haunted Race Track at Jubilations Dinner Theatre.
Everyday from Apr 9, 2022 - May 29, 2022 at 6:15 pm - 9:15 pm
A production written for kids, and a meal designed with kids in mind! Join us for a fun-filled morning of laughter, music and food! Visit jubilations.ca for more information and tickets.
Cost: | $40.00 |
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Location: | Jubilations Dinner Theatre |
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Category: | Music, Theatre & Performances |
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Link: | https://jubilations.ca |
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Spring Music Fling.
Everyday from Apr 29, 2022 - Apr 30, 2022 at 6:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Get your groove on and enjoy this exclusive performance by Calgary Burns Men’s Choir, The Brabec Brothers, PaddyWhack, Comedy by Dale Ward, and more. Be sure to get your tickets early as they are limited!
StoryBook Theatre Presents: The SpongeBob Musical.
Every Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Apr 22, 2022 - Jun 4, 2022 at 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The stakes are higher than ever in this dynamic stage musical, as SpongeBob and all of Bikini Bottom face the total annihilation of their undersea world. Chaos erupts. Lives hang in the balance. And just when all hope seems lost, a most unexpected hero rises up and takes centre stage. The power of optimism really can save the world! The show is planned to be presented at 50 percent capacity. Should provincial restrictions be lifted, more seats may be made available.
StoryBook Theatre Presents The SpongeBob Musical.
Everyday from Apr 22, 2022 - Jun 4, 2022 at 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The stakes are higher than ever in this dynamic stage musical, as SpongeBob and all of Bikini Bottom face the total annihilation of their undersea world. Chaos erupts. Lives hang in the balance. And just when all hope seems lost, a most unexpected hero rises up and takes center stage. The power of optimism really can save the world!
The SpongeBob Musical is based on the beloved animated series created by Stephen Hillenburg and features a book by Kyle Jarrow, with original songs by Yolanda Adams, Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith, Sara Bareilles, Jonathan Coulton, Alexander Ebert of Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros, The Flaming Lips, Lady Antebellum, Cyndi Lauper, John Legend, Panic! At the Disco, Plain White T’s, They Might Be Giants and T.I., and songs by David Bowie, Tom Kenny and Andy Paley. Additional lyrics are by Jonathan Coulton, with additional music by Tom Kitt. The musical production was conceived by Tina Landau.
April 22 - June 4, 2022 on Tuesdays to Saturdays @ 7pm, Saturdays & Sundays @ 2pm
Location: | Performed LIVE onstage, the show is planned to be presented at 50% capacity in the Beddington Theatre Arts Centre space. Should provincial restrictions be lifted, more seats may be made available. |
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Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances |
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Link: | https://www.storybooktheatre.org |
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Kim's Convenience at Alberta Theatre Projects.
Everyday from Apr 13, 2022 - May 1, 2022 at 7:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Come check out hit Canadian play, "Kim's Convenience" by Ins Choi, on stage at Alberta Theatre Projects from April 13 - May 1! A family-friendly production (suggested for ages 14+) or a perfect parents date-night out!
See the hilarious play that inspired the hit TV show! Mr. Kim, a Korean shopkeeper, grapples with both a changing neighbourhood landscape and the chasm between him and his second-generation offspring. This journey of a fractured but loving family forgiving the past, and confronting the future, is a Canadian classic.
Kim’s Convenience
By Ins Choi
Directed by Kaitlin Williams, Assistant Directed by Soran Nakai
An Arts Club Theatre Company (Vancouver) Production
Based on the 2018 production by Pacific Theatre
Presented by Alberta Theatre Projects