What’s Up This Week?

February 20 to March 2

February 20, 6 to 8pm; Calgary Public Library Movie Screening: The Princess and the Frog. Visit 1920s New Orleans in this Disney adaptation of the story of the Frog Prince. Join hardworking waitress Tiana as she teams up with Prince Naveen to break a curse after being turned into frogs by the voodoo witch doctor Facilier. Bring your singing voices to Central Library. Learn more at calgarylibrary.ca.

February 20 to 22; Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix™ in Concert. See Harry and his friends race through the Department of Mysteries, practice Defense Against the Dark Arts in secret, and endure Professor Umbridge™ — all with Nicholas Hooper’s iconic score at Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium. Learn more at calgaryphil.com.

February 21, 6 to 10pm; Family Hypnotist Show – MindPlay LIVE. Prepare to have your mind blown! A dazzling experience awaits audience members young and old at Capitol Hill Community Centre. Tickets are free but required. Learn more at capitolhill.getcommunal.com.

February 21, 7:30 to 9:30pm; Calgary Public Library Locked Library: Legendary. Over two epic hours, you and your team of experts will solve puzzles inspired by mythology and folklore, featuring storied artifacts, legendary creatures, and lost cities on every level of Central Library. Enjoy the thrill of the chase, whether you’re a seasoned puzzle-solver or a first-time detective. Learn more at can.givergy.com.

February 21 to 22; Snow Rodeo FIS Canada Snowboard Slopestyle and Halfpipe World Cup. The Snow Rodeo is back; bringing the double header action to Winsport Calgary Olympic Park with a FIS Halfpipe World Cup on Friday, February 21 and the FIS Slopestyle World Cup on Saturday, February 22! Don’t forget your cowboy hat and saddle up for the big show as the world’s best throwdown at the fifth edition of the Snow Rodeo. Learn more at shredthenorth.ca.

February 21 to 23; Calgary Boat and Outdoors Show. Calling all outdoor enthusiasts in search of elevating their next adventure! Look no further than the Calgary Boat and Outdoors Show at BMO Centre.  With hundreds of booths you can expect to find something for everyone. Learn more at calgaryboatandoutdoorshow.ca.

February 21 to 23, 9 am to 4pm; Bridgeland’s Arctic Adventure. An adventure course and scavenger hunt, designed to get you outside, enjoying winter in and around the community of Bridgeland. Learn more at brcacalgary.org.

February 22, 9:30am to 4pm; First Canadian Collectors Club Show and Sale. You’ll find 12,000 square feet filled with wonderful treasures, from collectibles, mid-century modern, vintage toys, records, antiques, military, glass bottles, and so much more at Thorncliffe Greenview Community Centre. Learn more at firstcanadiancollectorsclub.com.

February 22, 10am to 3pm; Power of Voice Youth Conference. Open to students in grades 7 to 12, this is a day to celebrate diversity, connect with others, and discover the power of being your authentic self at Calgary Central Library. This conference empowers newcomer youth to recognize their potential in using their voices for change, and learn tools to make an impact, both personally and within their community. Learn more at cbfy.ca.

February 22, 12 to 4pm; NW Used Designer Children’s Clothing and Gear Sale. This sale will offer high-quality, used clothing, toys, books at Triwood Community Hall.

February 22, 10am to 8pm; Toronto Kids Fashion Week in Calgary. Auditions for the TKFW Calgary Season 26 will be at Decidedly Jazz Danceworks and you can register your aspiring model from ages three to 18 years. Learn more and register at tkfw.ca.

February 22 to 23; 10am to 4pm; The Hangar Flight Museum National Aviation Weekend. National Aviation Day is February 23, which is the anniversary of the first powered flight in Canada with the Silver Dart. It’s a great time to discover the history of aviation that’s why the Hangar Flight Museum is celebrating with a full weekend of fun. Learn more at thehangarmuseum.ca.

Until February 23; Loose Moose Theatre Presents: Aesop’s Fables. The Loose Moose Theatre Company makes going to the theatre an experience that is truly magical for children four to ten years old, as well as fun and entertaining for parents. Plan an affordable family time out that everyone can enjoy! Learn more at loosemoose.com.

February 23, 11am to 4pm; The Barn Artisan Market. The Barn Artisan Market has two floors of local vendors with unique, hand-crafted, and made-in-Alberta products at Shawnessy Barn. Learn more at thebarnartisanmarket.ca.

February 23, 1 to 3pm; Kincora Winter Festival. Enjoy sleigh rides, live music, skating, and refreshments at the Kincora rink and fields. The Kincora Community Association will have the “Skate Shack” onsite for free skate and helmet rentals. Learn more at kincora.org.

February 23, 2:30 to 4:30pm; The Calgary Civic Symphony Presents Whimsical Birds. The Calgary premiere of Vincent Ho’s 2022 concerto for saxophone, played by Calgary’s brilliant Jeremy Brown and his students at Jack Singer Concert Hall. Rautavaara’s iconic ode to Arctic birds and Sibelius’ 5th symphony, with its famous swan theme, give this program a Finnish flair. Learn more at calgarycivicsymphony.ca.

February 23, 3pm; Mini Pop Kids Live: 20th Anniversary Celebration Tour. The Ultimate Family-Friendly Concert is back with the Mini Pop Kids 20th Anniversary Celebration Tour at Grey Eagle Event Centre.! Experience an electrifying lineup featuring chart-toppers from Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan, Billie Eilish, and some nostalgic classics that will have the entire family singing and dancing together! This is the can’t-miss event performed by kids, for kids….and adults too – creating unforgettable memories for everyone! Learn more at ticketmaster.ca.

February 24, 9:30 to 11am; Tiny Tots Organized Playdate. Looking for a chance to connect your little ones with others and have some adult conversation and encouragement? Tiny Tots is a free program through Harvest Hills Alliance Church. Learn more at hhachurch.com.

February 25; Landmark Cinemas Park the Stroller. For “grown-up” movie lovers who want to get their fix of the latest blockbusters or indie films in a baby-friendly environment. To ensure your experience is “baby-friendly,” the theatre raises the house lights and lowers the volume of the movie. Learn more at landmarkcinemas.com.

February 26; Villages Calgary Storytime. Come experience a Fair Trade Storytime with books from around the world, snacks, crafts, singing, instruments and tea and coffee for the adults! Learn more at villagescalgary.ca.

February 26, 7pm; Culturally Speaking: Uncovering the Private Lives of Sleeping Car Porters. A conversation with Suzette Mayr about her book The Sleeping Car Porter. While train passengers of a certain era would have undoubtedly interacted with Black sleeping car porters as part of their Canadian train travel experience, rarely would these passengers have known about the sacrifices porters made for the job or been given access to the private, inner lives of these men who served them. Learn more at heritagepark.ca.

February 26, 7 to 8:30pm; North Point School for Girls Open House. The open house will focus on how the school strives to build self-confidence and allow girls to develop their passions in our School for Girls. Learn more at eepurl.com/cxabyf.

February 27 to 28, 6 to 10pm; Murder at the Park: A Wedding to Die For. Step into a thrilling evening of mystery, music, dinner and a murder most foul at the Wainwright Hotel. Set in 1922, during the prohibition era, this devilishly exciting three-act murder mystery will keep you on the edge of your seat. Learn more at heritagepark.ca.

February 27 to March 2; Calgary Home + Garden Show. The Calgary Home + Garden Show offers innovative products and hundreds of experts under one roof. Find fresh inspiration, helpful tips, innovative products, and fantastic deals in remodeling, home improvement, decor, and outdoor spaces with hundreds of vendors at BMO Centre. Learn more at calgaryhgs.com.

February 28 to March 1; Festival D’Hiver – Franco Winterfest Calgary. The festivities will highlight family values and feature folk music performances celebrating Quebecois, Franco-Albertan, African, Indigenous traditions and Franco-Maghrebian at The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland. Learn more at calgary.acfa.ab.ca.

February 28 to March 1, 7:30pm; Symphonie fantastique. Take the plunge with the Calgary Phil and conductor Kensho Watanabe into the kaleidoscopic sound world of Hector Berlioz’s Symphonie fantastique, a journey into the psyche of an artist deep in the throes of unrequited love at Jack Singer Concert Hall. Learn more at calgaryphil.com.

March 1, 5 to 8pm; CreekView Grand Opening Event. The community of CreekView in Calgary’s southwest is officially launching, and they are celebrating with a spectacular showhome grand opening! With 14 stunning showhomes to explore, this is an event you won’t want to miss. Stick around for the dazzling drone show that will light up the night’s sky.

March 1, 3 to 5:30pm; The Festival Chorus Presents: HOME & AWAY. Don’t forget to pack your passport for this entertaining afternoon itinerary of domestic (which will feature Canadian composers and new works) and international choral music, which begins in Canada and ends on Broadway. Watch the show at Bethany Chapel Of Calgary. Learn more at thefestivalchorus.com.

March 1, 7:30pm; The Story Of Taylor Swift. This event takes you on a journey through the incredible rise of Taylor Swift, from her early days as a self-made artist writing songs in her bedroom to becoming one of the most influential women in music at Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium. Learn more at jubileeauditorium.com.

March 2, 1 to 4pm; Family Nature Skate at Bowness. 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 are available on-site, or you could try an ice bike! Learn more at albertawilderness.ca.

March 2, 2 to 4pm; Michaels MakeBreak: Spring Hoop Butterfly Wreath. Join in-store to create a project just in time for spring! $10 per project. Learn more at canada.michaels.com.

March 2, 3 to 6pm; German Children’s Carnival. The Association of German Education in Calgary is hosting the German Children’s Carnival at Montgomery Community Hall. Dress in your favorite costume and enjoy snacks and games at this free event. Learn more at germaneducationcalgary.ca.

Ongoing

Mondays to Thursdays, 9am to 12pm; Active Toddlers at the Genesis Centre. Bring your little one for a delightful playtime adventure with our bouncy castle, toys, puzzles, and a lot more for free. Learn more at genesis-centre.ca.

Mondays all fall and winter, 6 to 8pm; Olympic Oval Monday Night Toonie Skates. Skate on the fastest ice in the world every Monday this season for only a toonie. Learn more at oval.ucalgary.ca.

Thursdays, 4 to 4:30pm; Storytime at Mastermind Toys. Mastermind Toys often has special events at their Calgary stores, including storytime. Check with your store to confirm details. Learn more at mastermindtoys.com.

Weekends; Asylum for Art Brunch. Asylum for Art hosts weekend brunch and live music at the WaffleHaus Saloon. Admission is by donation, and you can reserve a spot. Learn more at asylumforart.ca.

Until February 28; Black History Month Events at the Library. Visit the Library to recognize February as Black History Month. Explore the history of Black cowboys with Chinook Country Historical Society, watch performances from JazzYYC, or participate in a special storytime with the 2023/2024 Poet Laureate Wakefield Brewster. Learn more at calgarylibrary.ca.

Until February 28; YYC Hot Chocolate Fest. Every February, participating cafes, restaurants, and chocolatiers compete for the coveted awards of YYC’s Best Hot Chocolate, Best Spirited Hot Chocolate, Cup That Runneth Over (most sold) and the new – the Most Creative Hot Chocolate. Learn more at yychotchocolate.com.

Until March; WinSport Tube Park. This tube park is one of the largest in Western Canada and is the perfect activity to spend some time outdoors with your family. Learn more at winsport.ca.

Fridays, until March 2 to 6pm; Hygge Hut. Hygge Hut returns to RiverWalk for its fifth winter season, bringing you warmth, comfort, and all the cozy winter vibes. Learn more at evexperience.com.

Until March 2, 7:30pm; Vertigo Theatre Presents: Deadly Murder. Full of bluffs and double bluffs, crosses and double-crosses, this intensely intricate psychological thriller will be one step ahead of you until the very end! Learn more at tickets.vertigotheatre.com.

Until March 22; Jubilations Dinner Theatre Presents: The Big Bang Theory: A Musical. Join Sheldon and the gang as they navigate the ups and downs of life, love, and the pursuit of cosmic understanding. Learn more at jubilations.ca.

Until March 22; Jubilations Junior Presents: Spider-Boy The Musical Spiderverse. Peter is having a tough time keeping his Spider-Boy identity a secret while the new girl at school is making it hard for him to focus on fighting crime. Meanwhile, the Green Goblin is causing chaos and with Spider-Boy distracted, the city is in peril. Learn more at jubilations.ca.

Until March 26; PHENOMENA The Exhibition at TELUS Spark. PHENOMENA: The Exhibition invites you to uncover the science behind illusions and explore the mechanisms that govern human perception. Through hands-on experiences and captivating exhibits, discover how your brain can be tricked and learn about the scientific principles behind these deceptions. Learn more at sparkscience.ca.

Until March 31; Nightrise. Suphur Mountain’s summit is transformed through four digital art installations. Learn more at banffjaspercollection.com.

Wednesdays until April 30, 10:30 to 11:30am; Story Time at Heritage Park. Treat your little ones to a magical storytelling experience at Heritage Park! Settle in at the Railway Orientation Centre as our enthusiastic volunteers share beloved classics and modern favorites. Learn more at heritagepark.ca.

Until April 13; Stage West Theatre Presents: Too Many Cooks in the Kitchen. After the crash, Irving Bubbalowe and his daughter Honey risked everything to open a new restaurant. But when their star singing chef, the renowned François LaPlouffe, fails to show up for the grand opening, the event is suddenly in jeopardy. Learn more at stagewestcalgary.com.

Until April 16, 10am to 12pm; Daytime Playtime Drop-In. Drop-in weekly playtime in the gym at Perfect Storm Athletics Calgary. Run around on the sprung floor, use the tumbling equipment to tumble or make forts, listen to music, and play games. Unstructured, parent supervised play. Learn more at perfectstormathletics.com.

Until April 27; Sunday Brunch at Heritage Park. Sundays are for relaxing and brunch! At the Selkirk, they’ve got you covered with a delicious buffet featuring fluffy pancakes, crispy bacon, fresh seasonal fruit and chef-inspired dishes that’ll make your taste buds dance. Learn more at heritagepark.ca.

Thursdays until June; NMC Jam Club. Jam Club is a free after-school drop-in program for teens looking to practice their skills and explore their creative potential, all the while making new friends at Studio Bell National Music Centre. Learn more at studiobell.ca.

Until November 2; Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo – Safari Sunday Brunch. A unique Calgary brunch experience in the heart of Destination Africa. Learn more at calgaryzoo.com.

Monday and Wednesday from 10 to 11:30 am. The Beach YYC Drop-In Children’s Playtime. On Monday and Wednesday mornings take part in children’s play time at the beach. Learn more at thebeachyyc.ca.

Monday to Thursday, 9am; Parent + Tot Drop-In at Cavalry FC Regional Field House. Cavalry offers a variety of drop-in programs for parents to participate in with their children ages 18 months to three years old. Learn more at regionalfieldhouse.com.

Drop-In Programs at City of Calgary Recreation Centres. Don’t miss out on Active Play where you can bring your kiddo’s energy to an indoor play space. Learn more at calgary.ca.

Storytime at Calgary Public Library. Drop into various Calgary Public Library locations to enjoy stories, songs, and finger plays for the whole family at Family Storytime. Learn more at calgarylibrary.ca.