Outdoor Stage at Olympic Plaza.
Everyday from Feb 2, 2024 - Feb 19, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Olympic Plaza and Stephen Avenue will be filled with music, performances, and visual art throughout Chinook Blast. The diverse lineup of talented artists includes an Exposure Photography Festival exhibition; a radically inclusive and fully improvised concert with One Big JAM; a GlobalFest showcase featuring Japanese drumming and a Caribbean steel drum band; itsy bitsy puppet shows; a fiery performance from aGoGo Fire and Flow; a Black History Month reggae celebration and more.
Location: | Olympic Plaza |
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Category: | Family Fun, Free Events, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances, Parent's Night Out |
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Link: | http://chinookblast.ca |
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Black History Month Exhibition at The Military Museums.
Everyday from Feb 2, 2024 - Feb 29, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
As part of the observance of Black History Month, The Military Museums will be hosting an exhibition in the Atrium from February 2 to the 29. The exhibition aims to showcase the valuable role and sacrifices made by Black Canadian Soldiers from The First World War to the present day.
Painted Fish Theatre Presents: Fiddler on the Roof.
Everyday from Feb 1, 2024 - Feb 11, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
In pre-revolutionary Russia, a Jewish peasant with traditional values contends with marrying off three of his daughters with modern romantic ideals while growing anti-Semitic sentiment threatens his village.
Location: | Cité des Rocheuses Theatre |
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Category: | Family Fun, Music, Theatre & Performances, Parent's Night Out |
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Link: | http://paintedfish.ca |
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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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YYC Hot Chocolate Fest.
Everyday from Feb 1, 2024 - Feb 28, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
This sweet festival sees cafes, restaurants, and chocolatiers compete for the coveted titles of YYC’s Best Hot Chocolate, Best Spirited Hot Chocolate, and Cup The Runneth Over Award. Calgarians can sip a variety of hot cocoas and determine the blend that roasts them all.
Mirror Mirror by Moment Factory at Chinook Centre.
Everyday from Feb 2, 2024 - Mar 31, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Mirror Mirror seamlessly blends creative expression and interactive innovation to create an ever-evolving playground of immersive art. Spanning nine dynamic art installations, each explores themes sparked by the wonder of the human mind, designed to entertain visitors of all ages.
Location: | Chinook Centre |
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Category: | Drop in & Ongoing Activities, Family Fun, Free Events, Fun for Kids, Parent's Night Out |
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Link: | http://momentfactory.com |
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Loose Moose Theatre Presents Thumbelina.
Everyday from Feb 3, 2024 - Feb 25, 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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All Sport One City.
Everyday from Feb 10, 2024 - Feb 19, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Try a new sport for free, in various locations across the city.
Toys R Us Valentine’s Make-and-Take Craft.
Everyday from Feb 10, 2024 - Feb 11, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Make It Real! Friendship Bracelet Make-and-Take: Kids can craft a one-of-a-kind gift for Valentines and Galentines: a custom friendship bracelet.
Location: | Participating Toys R Us stores |
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Category: | Family Fun, Free Events, Fun for Kids |
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Link: | http://toysrus.ca |
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Calgary Boat and Outdoors Show.
Everyday from Feb 9, 2024 - Feb 11, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
The Calgary Boat and Outdoors Show will once again transform the BMO Centre into an unrivaled marketplace for hunting, fishing, and thrilling outdoor adventures.
Stage West Dinner Theatre Presents: Chapter Two.
Everyday from Feb 9, 2024 - Apr 14, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Recent widower, writer George Schneider, is encouraged by his younger brother Leo to start dating again. This sends George into even more depression after a series of bad matches. Then Leo comes up with Jennie Malone, and she’s a keeper. Still, it’s a bumpy trip on the road to Dreamland for these not-so-young lovers.
Block Heater Festival.
Everyday from Feb 9, 2024 - Feb 12, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Check out the Block Heater Festival. This musical festival is an extension of the Calgary Folk Festival and features 32 artists and 13 separate events.
Vertigo Theatre Presents: Heist.
Everyday from Jan 27, 2024 - Feb 25, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
A fast-paced, heart-racing play about a diamond heist gone wrong. Can this band of criminals pull off the perfect robbery? Full of diamonds, guns, lasers, betrayal and a cast of characters you’ll be quoting long after you leave the theatre.
Exposure Photography Festival.
Everyday from Feb 1, 2024 - Mar 3, 2024 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 Calgary venues.
Chinook Blast.
Everyday from Jan 27, 2024 - Feb 12, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Chinook Blast will warm up the city with a celebration of community, culture, and civic pride. The best of Calgary’s art, music, theatre, sport, and recreation will be on display.
Hygge Hut on River Walk.
Every Sunday, Friday, Saturday, Nov 17, 2023 - Mar 1, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
The East Village is bringing cozy back to East Village Hygge Hut on RiverWalk. The Hygge Hut is 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. The snuggle vibe, in short.
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.
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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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!
Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo – Penguin Walk.
Everyday from Jan 15, 2024 - Mar 10, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Once again this winter, you can see the king penguins outside of their habitat as they take a royal promenade through zoo grounds. The Penguin Walk offers the king penguins an opportunity for wintery enrichment as well as additional daily exercise. Don’t miss out on a waddling good time!
Theatre Calgary Presents: Meteor Shower by Steve Martin.
Everyday from Jan 23, 2024 - Feb 11, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
On a warm summer evening in 1993, Norm and his wife, Corky, are setting the table for a dinner party to accompany a once-in-a-lifetime meteor shower. But from the moment the evening begins, things become increasingly surreal and chaotic, challenging the couples’ relationships and perceptions of reality at the Arts Commons Max Bell Theatre.
Location: | Arts Commons 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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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.
Blood, Sweat and Tears: Canadian Military Medicine.
Everyday from Jan 20, 2024 - Mar 3, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
This exhibit explores Canadian military medicine from the 19th century through to Afghanistan.
Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo Valentine’s Brunch.
> Sunday Feb 11, 2024 at 9:00 am - 2:30 pm
Most Sundays, Safari Lodge, in the heart of Destination Africa at the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo, hosts a unique Calgary brunch experience. You and your fellow safari explorers can enjoy gourmet and comfort breakfast foods, including a free-flowing chocolate fountain with fresh fruit, eggs benedict with Canadian bacon, fresh salads, a Belgian waffle bar, daily chef’s specials and much more. Check out this week’s brunch for some special “love” themed delights!
Chinese New Year Festival 2024 .
Every Sunday, Saturday, Feb 3, 2024 - Feb 11, 2024 at 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
A sensational celebration of our city's rich cultural tapestry. Immerse yourself in two weekends of multicultural performances, a vibrant vendor market, dragon and lion dances, art exhibitions, and more — with free admission for the entire community. Bring your family, friends, and loved ones to partake in this accessible and enjoyable event that will include traditional lion and dragon dance performances, a food and craft market and more.
LEGO Store: Build a Heart.
Everyday from Feb 10, 2024 - Feb 11, 2024 at 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Visit a participating LEGO Store to build this sweet Valentine's Day heart and take it home.
Location: | LEGO Chinook Centre |
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Category: | Family Fun, Free Events, Fun for Kids |
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Link: | http://lego.com |
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Alberta Wilderness Family Nature Skate.
> Sunday Feb 11, 2024 at 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Join for a family skate with hot chocolate and roasted marshmallows at Bowness Lagoon. Touch a grizzly bear claw, measure your hand against a bear paw and much more! Skate rentals available on-site, or you could try an ice bike.
Kincora Community Winter Festival.
> Sunday Feb 11, 2024 at 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Enjoy sleigh rides, live music, skating, and refreshments at the Kincora Fields and Rink.
Location: | Kincora Fields and Rink |
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Category: | Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Free Events, Fun for Kids |
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Link: | http://kincora.org |
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Films at the Fort: Everything Everywhere All At Once (14A). .
> Sunday Feb 11, 2024 at 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
With her laundromat teetering on the brink of failure and her marriage to wimpy husband Waymond on the rocks, overworked Evelyn Wang struggles to cope with everything, including tattered relationships with her judgmental father Gong Gong and her daughter Joy. She must also brace herself for an unpleasant meeting with an impersonal bureaucrat: Deirdre, the shabbily-dressed IRS auditor.
Calgary Jazz Orchestra: Art of Romance Art of Soul.
> Sunday Feb 11, 2024 at 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Experience music from the Great American Songbook, Motown, to modern soul hits at Learn more at Bella Concert Hall.