What’s Up This Week?

January 15 to 25

Until January 15; Free Admission to National Parks. During the Canada Strong Pass periods (December 12 to January 15), no fees apply for admission for all visitors to all national historic sites, national parks, and national marine conservation areas operated by Parks Canada. Free admission applies to places operated by and for Parks Canada, during regular operating hours. No entry pass or ticket is required.  Learn more at parks.canada.ca.

Until January 15; Free Admission to Participating Alberta Museums. Did you know the Canada Strong Pass provides free admission to many of Alberta’s museums, including Lougheed House in Calgary and the Royal Tyrrell Museum in Drumheller from December 12 to January 15? Check out the full list of participating museums at parks.canada.ca.

Thursdays, January 15 until end of June, 3 to 6pm; 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. Learn more at studiobell.ca/jam-club.

January 16, 6 to 9pm; Magic After Nightfall. Magic After Nightfall is coming live to Capitol Hill featuring professional entertainer and comedian Robert Wong. This is an all ages, mind-bending, free event spectacular. Magic after Nightfall features a unique, never-before-seen production, in addition to Wong’s up-close, roving magic designed to stun and amaze. Tickets are free but required in advance. Learn more at capitolhill.getcommunal.com.

January 16 to February 8; Banff SnowDays. Visit Banff for a celebration of all things winter. There will be snow sculptures, SnowDays play zone, and skijoring on Banff Avenue. Learn more at banff.ca.

January 17, 11am; Cineplex Family Favourites: Madagascar 20th Anniversary. Visit participating Cineplex theatres near you and watch a favorite family film each week for only $3.99. Learn more at cineplex.com.

January 17; 4 to 9pm; Jamaica Hurricane Melissa Relief Fundraiser. An evening of unity, support and celebration at Whitehorn Community Association. Free entry with a donation. Learn more at eventbrite.ca.

January 17, 7pm; StoryBook Theatre Sing Along: Frozen. Enjoy some chilly winter singing – it’s your chance to Let It Go! Learn more at storybooktheatre.org.

January 17 to February 15; Vertigo Theatre Presents: Monstress. A disgraced female doctor receives a letter from a wealthy father soliciting an impossible request: to resurrect his recently deceased daughter. When the doctor succeeds, without regard for the outcome, the question emerges – which one is the real monstress? Learn more at vertigotheatre.com.

January 17 to March 21; Jubilations Dinner Theatre Presents: Let It Be Beatles. The Beatles are the fab four lads from Liverpool that defined what it is to be music superstars for everyone that came after. Jubilations Dinner Theatre brings to life the excitement, the humour, and of course the music of John, Paul, George and Ringo in this brand-new show. Learn more at jubilations.ca.

January 18, 2 to 4pm; Michaels MakeBreak: Fabric Bracelets. Join for a fun bracelet making event, just buy the base fabric you want and all the other supplies are provided. Learn more at canada.michaels.com.

January 18, 3pm; Symphony Sunday: Vivaldi’s Ring of Mystery. Vivaldi, Venice, and violins: all three are celebrated in Vivaldi’s Ring of Mystery, a compelling story about an orphan girl in the early 1700s who is in search of her roots at Jack Singer Concert Hall. Learn more at calgaryphil.com.

January 21 to 24; Bert Church High School Presents: Little Women. Join the beloved March sisters — Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy — as they navigate growing up with joy, heartbreak, ambition, and fierce family love at Bert Church LIVE Theatre in Airdrie. Learn more at tickets.airdrie.ca.

January 22 to 25; RV Adventure Sale and Show. Explore possibilities at the BMO Centre with the best of the industry and major RV sellers in the area. Don’t miss other exciting activities like Superdogs and a coloring contest for kids. Learn more at rvda-alberta.org.

January 23 to 24; It Takes Two: A Symphonic Collaboration. Warm up your January with the Calgary Phil and conductor Fawzi Haimor in this wide-ranging program at Jack Singer Concert Hall. The show features Ginastera’s spirited Argentine dances and Gershwin’s musical portrait of a wistful American wandering the streets of Paris. Learn more at calgaryphil.com.

January 24, 11am; Cineplex Family Favourites: The King of Kings. Visit participating Cineplex theatres near you and watch a favorite family film each week for only $3.99. Learn more at cineplex.com.

January 25, 11am to 4pm; The Barn Artisan Market. A monthly community artisan and craft market at Shawnessy Barn. Learn more at thebarnartisanmarket.ca.

January 25, 2 to 4pm; Michaels MakeBreak: Yarn Painting. Visit your local store for a free kids’ crafting event. “Paint” with yarn and create cute shapes and characters. Learn more at canada.michaels.com.

Ongoing

Until January 31; High Performance Rodeo. Calgary’s International Festival of the Arts is where the action is. It’s a chance to watch touring performances from across Canada, acclaimed international shows, and new experimental work from artists in Calgary. Learn more at oyr.org/hprodeo.

Until February 9; Singers @ Snowfall. A winter concert series that celebrates music, community, and the power of live performance. Singers @ Snowfall brings together a talented group of StoryBook performers for an intimate concert experience featuring beloved selections from musical theatre and contemporary repertoire. Learn more at storybooktheatre.org.

Until March 1; WinSport Tube Park. The tube park is one of the largest in Western Canada and is the perfect activity to spend time outdoors with your family. Purchase advance tickets at winsport.ca.

Until March 15; Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo Penguin Walk. Penguin Walk offers the king penguins an opportunity for wintery enrichment as well as additional daily exercise. Up to 13 penguins can choose to participate in the daily march and you can walk with them! Learn more at calgaryzoo.com.

Saturdays until March 28, 2 to 5pm; City of Calgary Free Skating Lessons. Learn to skate for free at Prince’s Island Park Lagoon. Each lesson will kick off with a 30-minute guided lesson, followed by skating support. Skates and helmets will be available for free rentals on a first-come, first-served basis. Learn more at calgary.ca.

Until March 29; Nightrise at the Banff Gondola. When the sun sets, a whole new adventure begins at the Banff Gondola. Experience Nightrise and rediscover Sulphur Mountain’s summit beneath the moon. Learn more at banffjaspercollection.com.

Wednesdays until April 22; Storytime at Heritage Park. Treat your little ones to a magical storytelling experience at Heritage Park. Settle in at the Railway Orientation Centre as enthusiastic volunteers share beloved classics and modern favorites. Learn more at heritagepark.ca.

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.

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.

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.

All winter; Monday Night Twoonie Skate at Olympic Oval. Lace up and hit The Fastest Ice in the World™ every Monday this season for the Monday Night Toonie Skate. From 6pm to 8pm, you can carve up the ice for $2. Learn more at oval.ucalgary.ca.