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Friday, April 26th, 2024

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GoGo Battles.
Everyday from Apr 18, 2024 - Apr 27, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Get ready for this exciting one-of-a-kind GoGo Battles experience, a prime-time mini-series event for the ages. It has all the drama of wrestling but with murder at Motel Theatre.
Location:Motel Theatre
Category:Music, Theatre & Performances, Parent's Night Out
Link:http://artscommons.ca
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/
Calgary Underground Film Festival.
Everyday from Apr 18, 2024 - Apr 28, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
The 21st Anniversary Calgary Underground Film Festival will be an 11-day in-person celebration of film, and the biggest festival yet in terms of days, films shown, special events, parties, and guests in attendance.
Location:Globe Cinema
Category:Festivals & Fairs, Parent's Night Out
Link:http://calgaryundergroundfilm.org
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
Category:Family Fun, Music, Theatre & Performances, Parent's Night Out
Link:http://stagewestcalgary.com
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
Category:Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances, Parent's Night Out
Link:http://jazzyyc.com
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!
Location:Pumphouse Theatre
Category:Family Fun, Music, Theatre & Performances, Parent's Night Out
Link:http://pumphousetheatre.ca
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
Category:Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Fun for Kids, Parent's Night Out
Link:http://fanexpohq.com
Show + Sale Virtual Spring Market.
Everyday from Apr 19, 2024 - Apr 27, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Looking for unique one-of-a-kind gifts for family and friends? Maybe for the mother in your life? The AUArts SA Show + Sale is your destination for local handmade artwork from emerging artists.
Location:Online
Category:Community Sales & Markets
Link:http://showandsale.ca
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
Category:Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances, Parent's Night Out
Link:http://rosebudtheatre.com
Free Online Coding Workshop for Grade 1-12 Students.
Everyday from Jan 1, 1970 - Dec 31, 2024 at 12:00 am - 7:00 pm
Free Online Coding Workshop for Grade 1-12 Students Daily starts at 18 PM Dive into the magical world of coding with personalized guidance from expert mentors! What Will You Learn? Game Development Animation Website Development App Development Book a free coding session: https://cdg.al/iVf5P Session Highlight: 1:1 live online session Hands-on, learning with an expert mentor STEM.org-accredited certification for participation
Location:Online/Virtual Link - https://cdg.al/iVf5P
Category:Drop in & Ongoing Activities, Free Events, Fun for Kids, Holiday Fun, Talks, Workshops & Seminars
Link:https://cdg.al/iVf5P
Calgary's Ultimate Halloween Party Menagerie Halloween.
Everyday from Jan 1, 1970 - Oct 27, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:59 am
A Wicked Throwback Halloween Party for the 35+ crowd! All in support of AARCS (Alberta Animal Rescue Crew Society) This Party has EVERYTHING! Old school Halloween games, Scavenger Hunt, burlesque performances, dancing to hits from 70's to 90's. Win 2 tickets anywhere Westjet flies!
Cost:$65.00
Location:Wyckham House, Mount Royal University
Category:Holiday Fun
Link:www.menagerieyyc.ca/halloween
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/
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.
Location:TELUS Spark
Category:Family Fun, Fun for Kids
Link:http://sparkscience.ca
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
Category:Family Fun, Music, Theatre & Performances, Playtime & Story Time
Link:http://theatrecalgary.com
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
Category:Family Fun, Music, Theatre & Performances, Parent's Night Out
Link:http://calgaryopera.com
PDD Fiber Art Collective Show.
Everyday from Apr 4, 2024 - Apr 26, 2024 at 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
The PDD Fiber Collective Show is a collaborative group exhibition that combines the work of the embroidery and rug hooking programs run within Prospect’s Persons with Development Disabilities (PDD) services at Studio C (Prospect).
Location:Studio C (Prospect)
Category:Community Sales & Markets
Link:http://gallerieswest.ca
Calgary Comic Expo Parade of Wonders.
> Friday Apr 26, 2024 at 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Calling all fans to the POW! Parade of Wonders, Canada’s biggest cosplay parade celebrating all things pop culture and creativity in beautiful downtown Calgary.
Location:Downtown Calgary
Category:Family Fun, Free Events, Fun for Kids
Link:http://fanexpohq.com
OPA! of Greece Township Grand Opening.
> Friday Apr 26, 2024 at 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Celebrate the grand opening of OPA! of Greece's twenty-eighth Calgary location in Legacy! Indulge in a $5 chicken souvlaki and Greek salad meal while enjoying chances to win exciting prizes including gift cards and free meals. OPA! has proudly served authentic Mediterranean cuisine across Canada for over 25 years, embodying its Greek roots with every dish. With a commitment to quality ingredients and exceptional customer service, OPA! invites you to experience a moment of culinary delight and community. Don't miss out on this opportunity to savor fresh flavors and embrace the OPA! spirit.
Location:OPA! of Greece in Township Centre Unit 850 - 80 Longview common SE, Calgary , AB T2X 4X7
Category:Family Fun
Link:https://opasouvlaki.ca
The Ballad of Georges Boivin.
Everyday from Apr 16, 2024 - May 5, 2024 at 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
At 77, Georges Boivin decides to “give the dice a roll.” Georges just lost his wife, the “centre of his universe.” But there is life after 70, and it must continue even after great loss. With his three friends, all older than he, he sets out on a cross-country road trip from Québec to Vancouver, in search of his first love who he hasn’t seen in 50 years.
Cost:$25.00
Location:Vertigo Theatre
Category:Music, Theatre & Performances, Parent's Night Out
Link:http://www.lunchboxtheatre.com/the-ballad-of-georges-boivin
StoryBook Theatre’s Miscast.
> Friday Apr 26, 2024 at 7:00 pm - 12:00 am
SBT’s annual MisCast is the musical spectacular featuring Broadway’s hottest hits, sung by local theatre artists performing roles in which they would not traditionally be cast at Beddington Theatre Arts Centre. Funds raised support SBT’s Ellie Tims Project, whose mantra is to “Never say no to a Child,” allowing everyone, regardless of socioeconomic status, to participate in Theatre School Programming.
Location:Beddington Theatre Arts Centre
Category:Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances, Parent's Night Out
Link:http://storybooktheatre.org
Vivaldi’s Four Seasons.
> Friday Apr 26, 2024 at 7:30 pm - 12:00 am
Performed alongside the FILMharmonic Orchestra, Isabella’s rendition of The Four Seasons is a breath of fresh air, while her fiery take on Astor Piazzolla’s The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires is an immersive experience, plunging audiences into the sensual universe of Argentine tango at Jack Singer Concert Hall.
Location:Jack Singer Concert Hall
Category:Family Fun, Music, Theatre & Performances, Parent's Night Out
Link:http://artscommons.ca

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