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Saturday, May 18th, 2024

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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.
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/
Vertigo Theatre Presents: Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson.
Everyday from May 11, 2024 - Jun 9, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Baker Street, London, Spring of… 2021? Ms. Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Joan Watson join forces to catch a murderer that is on the loose, though there seems to be a bigger game afoot. A traditional adventure told in a post-pandemic world - with a nail-biting mystery that only Sherlock Holmes can solve.
Location:Vertigo Theatre
Category:Family Fun, Music, Theatre & Performances, Parent's Night Out
Link:http://vertigotheatre.com
Western Canadian Croatian Folklore Festival.
Everyday from May 17, 2024 - May 19, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
. The 46th Annual Western Canadian Croatian Folklore Festival is long standing cultural event and is dedicated to promoting and preserving Croatian folklore and cultural awareness. It brings together Croatian cultural groups at various venues around the city in a celebration of traditional song, dance and music.
Location:Various Locations
Category:Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Free Events, Fun for Kids
Link:http://taylorcentre.ca
The Shakespeare Company Presents: Midsummer Night’s Dream.
Everyday from May 17, 2024 - Jun 1, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Directed by Ron Jenkins, this whimsical and enchanting comedy takes you on a wild journey through a magical forest. Filled with mischievous fairies, bumbling actors, and star-crossed lovers, this piece weaves together love, mistaken identities, and hilarious misunderstandings.
Location:Vertigo Studio Theatre
Category:Family Fun, Music, Theatre & Performances, Parent's Night Out
Link:http://shakespearecompany.com
Calaway Park Opening Weekend.
Everyday from May 18, 2024 - May 20, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Western Canada’s largest outdoor family amusement park, Calaway Park, will open for 2024 season on Victoria Day Long Weekend. Thirty-two family-friendly rides! High-energy entertainment! Tempting treats! Calaway Park has something for everyone.
Location:Calaway Park
Category:Family Fun, Fun for Kids
Link:http://calawaypark.com
Skyline’s Downhill Karting Opening Weekend.
Everyday from May 18, 2024 - May 20, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Downhill Karting by Skyline Luge Calgary is a fun, fast-paced family activity that people of all ages and abilities can enjoy at WinSport. Skyline’s Downhill Karting experience is a unique wheeled gravity ride that provides riders full control over their descent on a purpose-built track.
Location:Winsport
Category:Family Fun, Fun for Kids
Link:http://downhillkarting.ca
Theatre Calgary Presents: Beaches: The Musical.
Everyday from May 18, 2024 - Jun 16, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
A new musical based on the best-selling novel, which was made into the blockbuster film, Beaches follows two extraordinary friends through 30 years of camaraderie, laughter, sorrow and love. Vivacious, outlandish Cee Cee and beautiful, privileged Bertie meet as children and become fast friends. From pen-pals to roommates to romantic rivals, Cee Cee and Bertie’s oil-and-water friendship perseveres through even the most tragic trials. With a touching vulnerability, Beaches exemplifies the triumph of the human spirit and the bonds of sisterhood.
Location:Max Bell Theatre
Category:Family Fun, Music, Theatre & Performances, Parent's Night Out
Link:http://theatrecalgary.com
Cannonball! A Festival of Youth Theatre.
Everyday from May 17, 2024 - Jun 1, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Calgary Young People’s Theatre has seven youth-led shows in the Cannonball! Festival, as well as two staged readings at at West Village Theatre. You heard that right – every show is directed, written, designed, stage managed, produced, and performed by youth age ten to 19.
Location:West Village Theatre
Category:Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Music, Theatre & Performances, Youth Activities
Link:http://cypt.ca
Workshop Theatre presents Ken Ludwig’s .
Everyday from May 10, 2024 - May 18, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
George and Charlotte Hay are a husband-and-wife team of actors struggle to perform Cyrano de Bergerac and Private Lives in repertory while dealing with family crises and the possibility of a Hollywood director’s visit. Everything that can go wrong does go wrong in this side-splitting farce written by Ken Ludwig presented at Pumphouse Theatre. Ages 14+.
Location:Pumphouse Theatre
Category:Family Fun, Music, Theatre & Performances, Parent's Night Out, Youth Activities
Link:http://at workshoptheatre.ca
Jubilations Junior Dinner Theatre Presents: Teenage Mutant Kung Fu Turtles. .
Every Saturday, Apr 13, 2024 - Jun 1, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have lost their groove; crime is all around them, but they are uninspired to stop it. Who should they stumble upon but a Panda with a particular tool they could add to their black belts. Will the turtles be inspired by kung fu? Or will it be too hard to get them out of their pizza boxes? Who will save the day?
Location:Jubilations Dinner Theatre
Category:Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances
Link:http://jubilations.ca
Calgary Reads Big Book Sale.
Everyday from May 10, 2024 - May 20, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
At the 20th Calgary Reads Big Book Sale, discover more than 175,000 gently used books of every genre imaginable – and help more children experience the life-changing joy of reading at Calgary Curling Club.
Location:Calgary Curling Club
Category:Community Sales & Markets, Family Fun, Fun for Kids
Link:http://bigbooksale.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
Jubilations Junior Dinner Theatre Presents: Journey to the 80s.
Every Saturday, Mar 30, 2024 - Jun 1, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
The Billboard charts of the 1980s featured the biggest variety of music styles and genres since the birth of rock and roll. There were the ladies of the pop charts like Madonna and Tina Turner with their big hair sprayed bangs… to the hard rock guy bands like Def Leppard and Bon Jovi with their… ahh… also big hair sprayed bangs. See them all in this awesome throwback of a performance.
Location:Jubilations Dinner Theatre
Category:Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances, Parent's Night Out
Link:http://jubilations.ca
Violins of Hope exhibition at Studio Bell.
Everyday from May 3, 2024 - Jun 16, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Violins of Hope is a poignant collection of string instruments dating from before and during the Holocaust. These meticulously restored instruments once belonged to Jewish victims of the Holocaust. Today these instruments stand as enduring symbols, serving to educate and memorialize those affected by one of history’s darkest chapters through concerts, exhibitions, and other commemorative projects. darkest moments.
Location:Studio Bell Music Centre
Category:Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances, Parent's Night Out
Link:http://www.studiobell.ca
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
Spring Fair at Granary Road.
Everyday from May 18, 2024 - May 19, 2024 at 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Celebrate the joys of Spring with Granary Road, we have brand new baby animals, kite flying, face-painting, workshops, games and activities for the whole family to enjoy! Free parking. Book tickets online for an exclusive web discount. Admission free with an annual pass.
Cost:$21.95
Location:Granary Road
Category:Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Fun for Kids
Link:http://www.granaryroad.com
Huntington Pioneers Association Art Exhibit & Sale.
> Saturday May 18, 2024 at 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
HPA invites you to join for their Annual Art Exhibit and Sale with amazing art made by local seniors at Huntington Community Association.
Location:Huntington Community Association
Category:Community Sales & Markets, Family Fun
Link:http://hpa50.ca
Heritage Park Opens for the Season.
> Saturday May 18, 2024 at 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Delve into “That Special Place We Call Heritage Park: 60 Years in the Community,” a new temporary exhibit and nostalgic tribute spanning the 60 years of the Park’s existence.
Location:Heritage Park
Category:Family Fun, Fun for Kids
Link:http://heritagepark.ca
US Kids Thrift Clothing & Shoes.
> Saturday May 18, 2024 at 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Thousands of items to browse through from newborn to 17 year old. Average cost of all items is $2. Free drinks and treats for everybody.
Location:8294 Centre Street N
Category:Community Sales & Markets
Link:http://www.unionstationchurch.com
Cobb’s Adventure Park Opens for the Season.
> Saturday May 18, 2024 at 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
This family-friendly park is home to wallabies, goats and lizards, plus tractor rides, a playground and much more.
Location:Cobb's Adventure Park
Category:Family Fun, Fun for Kids
Link:http://cobbsadventurepark.com
Cineplex Family Favourites: Migration.
> Saturday May 18, 2024 at 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Visit participating Cineplex theatres near you and watch a favorite family film each week for only $3.99.
Location:http://cineplex.com
Category:Family Fun, Fun for Kids
Link:htp://cineplex.com
NMC Presents: Rock the Nation — International Hits and Canadian Classics.
Every Sunday, Saturday, May 11, 2024 - Aug 25, 2024 at 12:00 pm - 12:00 am
Rock the Nation is a live tribute show of Canada’s best-known hits from the past 60 years. Produced by Annerin Productions, hear the soundtrack to generations every Saturday and Sunday at Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre, from May 11 to August 25.
Location:Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre
Category:Family Fun, Free Events, Music, Theatre & Performances, Parent's Night Out
Link:http://www.studiobell.ca/whats-on/rock-the-nation
BUMP CONNAUGHT Mural Tour.
> Saturday May 18, 2024 at 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Explore Calgary’s open air street art gallery with an official guided mural tour led by the BUMP Festival!
Location:Connaught
Category:Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Open House & Tours, Youth Activities
Link:http://yycbump.ca.
Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra Presents: Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert..
Everyday from May 17, 2024 - May 18, 2024 at 7:30 pm - 12:00 am
Experience the film that started it all like you never have before. With an abiding affinity for cinematic repertoire, guest conductor Anthony Parnther brings a fan’s enthusiasm to the unmistakable orchestral score to Star Wars: A New Hope, as the original 1977 film plays on the big screen with John Williams’ unforgettable score performed live by the Calgary Phil.
Location:Jack Singer Concert Hall
Category:Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances, Parent's Night Out
Link:http://calgaryphil.com
When Doves Cry Prince Tribute.
> Saturday May 18, 2024 at 8:00 pm - 12:00 am
An exciting and dynamic live concert experience, “When Doves Cry – The Prince Tribute Show” is a multi-talented eight-piece Tribute Show to the music of Prince 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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