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Friday, February 24th, 2023

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Howie Tsui: Retainers of Anarchy at the Edison.
Everyday from Feb 15, 2023 - Apr 16, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Featuring a 25-metre hand-drawn animation strip, this exciting exhibit brings together martial arts characters and techniques with the social and political realties of present-day Hong Kong.
Location:Glenbow at the Edison
Category:Family Fun, Fun for Kids
Link:http://glenbow.org
Stage West Dinner Theatre Presents: Elvis Has Left The Building.
Everyday from Feb 16, 2023 - Apr 16, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
In this whacky comedy, it’s December 20, 1970, and Elvis Presley has disappeared. No one, not even his wily manager, “The Colonel”, knows of his whereabouts. But the Colonel is all shook up because he has racked up a secret debt – and with the King himself missing, the only way to pay it off is to find an Elvis impersonator within 24 hours.
Location:Stage West Dinner Theatre
Category:Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances, Parent's Night Out
Link:http://stagewestcalgary.com
Jubilations Theatre Presents: Freakish Friday.
Everyday from Feb 15, 2023 - Mar 25, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Some people don’t like Mondays… but for this family, Fridays are the days you really gotta be worried about. Mom and daughter just can’t seem to see eye to eye. Why can’t each of them really understand what the other is going through? Well… they may want to be careful what they wish for!
Location:Jubilations Dinner Theatre
Category:Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances
Link:http://jubilations.ca
Jubilations Theatre Presents: Mama Mio.
Everyday from Feb 15, 2023 - Mar 25, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
a singing and dancing sensation with music from ABBA, the most popular band of the disco era! With so many movies and musicals celebrating ABBA’s music, Jubilations is taking all the best of the ABBA music and movies and putting them into one classic Jubilations Dinner Theatre parody romp, Mamma Mio.
Location:Jubilations Dinner Theatre
Category:Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances
Link:http://calgary.jubilations.ca
Get Off The Apps and Onto The Ave.
Everyday from Feb 15, 2023 - Feb 28, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
The 17th Ave Retail and Entertainment district is thrilled to bring this unique calendar of events to single Calgarians who are looking to get off those darn dating apps, ditch technology, and meet people the old-fashioned way on Calgary’s greatest Ave! Our events calendar will feature four weeks of programming at dozens of your favorite 17th Ave businesses and include tons of fun food and beverage themed events, workshops, opportunities to social mixers, and more.
Location:Various Locations
Category:Parent's Night Out
Link:http://17thave.ca
Calgary Home + Garden Show.
Everyday from Feb 23, 2023 - Feb 25, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
The show for every home. Find fresh inspiration, helpful tips, innovative products, and fantastic deals in remodeling, home improvement, decor, and outdoor spaces with hundreds of experts all under one roof at BMO Centre.
Location:BMO Centre
Category:Community Sales & Markets, Family Fun, Fun for Kids
Link:http://calgaryhgs.com
Hanger Flight Museum – National Aviation Day.
Everyday from Feb 23, 2023 - Feb 26, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Each year on the anniversary of the first powered flight in Canada, the Silver Dart on February 23, the museum celebrates the opportunities that aviation has provided to our society. This event is aimed to entertain the entire family.
Location:Hangar Flight Museum
Category:Family Fun, Free Events, Fun for Kids
Link:http://thehangarmuseum.ca
Vend Urban Market.
Everyday from Feb 24, 2023 - Feb 25, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
The market will include DJs, drinks, snacks and fun at ATCO PARK: Commons Building.
Location:ATCO PARK: Commons Building
Category:Community Sales & Markets, Family Fun, Fun for Kids
Link:http://vendmarket.ca
Canmore Winter Carnival.
Everyday from Feb 24, 2023 - Feb 26, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
This year’s event will host a variety of festival favorites such as the Ice Carving Challenge, the Log Sawing Contest, and Kid & Mutt Races. They are also introducing the all-ages Party in the Park and the Carnival Cabaret as new elements to the winter festival!
Location:Various Locations
Category:Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Free Events, Fun for Kids
Link:http://canmore.ca
Coin Exchange at CrossIron Mills Mall.
Everyday from Feb 24, 2023 - Feb 25, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Trade in your loose change or cash for the remarkable black ring toonie which the Royal Canadian Mint has produced as a symbol of our nation mourning the late Queen Elizabeth II (1926-2022). Any Canadian circulation coin or banknote denomination is acceptable.
Location:CrossIron Mills Mall
Category:Family Fun, Free Events, Fun for Kids
Ethnik Festival of Arts and Culture.
Everyday from Feb 24, 2023 - Feb 25, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Members of the Afro Canadian/ Caribbean communities come together to celebrate diversity and inclusivity and share their vibrant cultural traditions with other communities from across Canada at the Telus Convention Centre.
Location:Telus Convention Centre
Category:Family Fun, Fun for Kids
Link:http://ethnikfestivals.com
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban™ in Concert.
Everyday from Feb 23, 2023 - Feb 25, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Introducing the Harry Potter™ Film Concert Series. For the first time ever, audiences can relive the magic of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban™ set to the music of the Calgary Phil performing John Williams’ unforgettable score at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium.
Location:Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
Category:Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances
Link:http://calgaryphil.com
Storybook Theatre's Peter & the Starcatcher.
Everyday from Feb 10, 2023 - Mar 11, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Tony-winning Peter and the Starcatcher upends the century-old story of how a miserable orphan comes to be The Boy Who Would Not Grow Up (a.k.a. Peter Pan). A wildly theatrical adaptation of Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson’s best-selling novels, the play was conceived for the stage by directors, Roger Rees and Alex Timbers, and written by Rick Elice, with music by Wayne Barker. From marauding pirates and jungle tyrants to unwilling comrades and unlikely heroes, Peter and the Starcatcher playfully explores the depths of greed and despair... and the bonds of friendship, duty and love.
Location:Storybook Theatre
Category:Music, Theatre & Performances
Link:http://www.storybooktheatre.org/
Nightrise.
Everyday from Jan 4, 2023 - Apr 9, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
This unique winter activity merges multimedia, storytelling and nature for a new and inspiring perspective at Banff Gondola.
Location:Banff Gondola
Category:Family Fun, Fun for Kids
Link:http://banffjaspercollection.com
Hockey: Faster Than Ever at TELUS Spark Science Centre.
Everyday from Jan 12, 2023 - Mar 11, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
It is time to lace up some skates and learn about the technology, anatomy and physics that goes into this Canadian classic. Historical artifacts, including gear used by some of the greatest players of all time, are presented in innovative displays.
Location:TELUS Spark
Category:Family Fun, Fun for Kids
Link:http://sparkscience.ca
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.
Location:Southcentre Mall
Category:Drop in & Ongoing Activities, Family Fun, Free Events, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances, Playtime & Story Time, Youth Activities
Link:https://southcentremall.com/indigenous-history-month-2024/
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!
Location:Virtual - Zoom link will be shared after registration.
Category:Open House & Tours
Link:https://rundle.ab.ca/studio/open-house/
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
Location:The University of Calgary Rozsa Centre: Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall
Category:Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances
Link:https://calgarypromusica.ca/family/
Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo – Penguin Walk.
Everyday from Jan 13, 2023 - Mar 19, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
The 2023 Penguin Walk marks the 11th year of the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo’s penguin walk. During the winter months, the king penguin colony heads out on zoo grounds for a daily enrichment walk to keep their brains and bodies healthy and visitors get to experience the fun.
Location:Calgary Zoo
Category:Family Fun, Fun for Kids
Link:http://calgaryzoo.com
We Were Here: Stories from Early Chinatown.
Everyday from Jan 18, 2023 - Apr 30, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Gasoline Alley Museum welcomes a new exhibit from January 14 to April 30; We Were Here: Stories from Early Chinatown. Bring your family and come learn about Chinese history on the prairies through art and imagination, discover fictional stories written by members of the Chinese community and explore two iterations of Chinatown in Calgary.
Location:Gasoline Alley Museum at Heritage Park
Category:Family Fun, Fun for Kids
Link:http://heritagepark.ca
The Hygge Hut.
Every Sunday, Friday, Saturday, Feb 2, 2023 - Mar 1, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
a big warm East Village hug in the middle of a long, cold Calgary winter. The contemporary, Scandinavian-style space is inspired by the Danish idea of Hygge, which means a special kind of well-being — it’s a cozy, easy togetherness enhanced by the glow of a firepit, soft lighting, a warm drink and good company.
Location:East Village
Category:Family Fun, Free Events, Fun for Kids
Link:http://evexperience.com/hygge-hut
YYC Hot Chocolate Fest.
Everyday from Feb 2, 2023 - Feb 28, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Participating cafes, restaurants, and chocolatiers will compete to be voted YYC’s Best Hot Chocolate by Calgarians.
Location:Various Locations
Category:Family Fun, Fun for Kids
Link:http://yychotchocolate.com
Exposure Photography Festival.
Everyday from Feb 2, 2023 - Feb 28, 2023 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Exposure is an annual festival that celebrates photography, hosting thoughtfully curated exhibitions that showcase internationally renowned practitioners alongside emerging and established talent from Alberta at various venues around the city.
Location:Various Locations
Category:Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Fun for Kids
Link:http://exposurephotofestival.com
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)
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
Link:https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/earth-hour-calgary-unplugged-tickets-795640240377?aff=oddtdtcreator

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