What’s Up This Week?

January 19 to 21

January 17 to 19; Kid Koala: The Storyville Mosquito. Montreal-based scratch DJ, music producer, and graphic novelist Kid Koala is coming to Bella Concert Hall this January. The Storyville Mosquito tells the tale of a jazz-playing mosquito who leaves his small town in the country to seek fame and fortune in the big city; the story is brought to life simultaneously on stage and screen, with miniature sets, live puppetry, cinematography, and live music by Kid Koala and a string trio. Learn more at kidkoala.com.

January 18 to 21; Ski Cross World Cup at Nakiska Ski Area. The FIS Ski Cross World Cup is an annual freestyle skiing competition bringing together the top ski-cross athletes in the world to compete on home soil at the Nakiska Ski Area in Kananaskis. Athletes compete head-to-head, striving for World Cup podium success and you can join them at the base of the Nakiska Ski Area. Learn more at alpinecanada.org.

January 19; Free Popcorn at Cineplex Theatres. What’s better than a movie in a theatre? A movie in a theatre with free popcorn! If you have a SCENE+ Card, you can get a free small bag of popcorn on January 19 in celebration of National Popcorn Day. Learn more at cineplex.com.

January 19, 4pm; Calgary Hitmen Game. Get into the fun and excitement of the WHL with Hitmen Home Games at the Scotiabank Saddledome as the Hitmen take on seven rivals this January.  Learn more at chl.ca/whl-hitmen.

January 19 to 20; Spectacular Spanish Guitar with the Calgary Phil. Warm up your winter with conductor Virginia Martinez and the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra as they perform music from Spain at Jack Singer Concert Hall. After Ruperto Chapí’s rousing Preludio, bask in Joaquín Rodrigo’s gorgeous Concierto de Aranjuez, featuring Canadian guitarist Daniel Bolshoy. Things heat up with the sultry melodies of Spanish dances composed by contemporaries Joaquín Turina and Manuel de Falla. Learn more at calgaryphil.com.

January 19 to 21; Big Jig Ice Fishing Derby. Spend three days fishing on Sylvan Lake for perch, walleye, whitefish, and burbot. Winner of this catch-and-release ice fishing tournament will take home a cash prize of $3000. Learn more at visitsylvanlake.ca/bigjig.

January 20, 9:30 to 11:30am; Birding on St. Patrick’s Island. Join Nature Calgary and their knowledgeable guide for a bird walk on St. Patrick’s Island to find and observe the fascinating variety of birds found in their natural habitat, making this a great educational opportunity for nature enthusiasts of all ages. Learn more at eventbrite.ca.

January 20, 11am; Cineplex Family Favourites: Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie. Visit participating Cineplex theatres near you and watch a favorite family film each week for only $2.99. Learn more at cineplex.com.

January 20, 2pm; Bert Church Theatre Presents Jeremy and Jazzy Singalong. With Jeremy and Jazzy, there’s a story in every song. Follow the musical road to the foot of Tin Pan Valley and you’ll find Creation Station: a music studio and outdoor concert stage where Jeremy, Jazzy, Stu, Tunebug, and the Kids-at-Home make music. Learn more at airdrie.ca.

January 20, 2 to 4pm; Kid Koala’s Robot Dance Party. Get ready for a fantastic day at the Robot Dance Party. Lace-up your shoes, fashion your cardboard robot costume, take to the dance floor, and flaunt your ultimate robot moves at THE GRAND. Learn more at kidkoala.com.

Until January 21; Mean Girls (Touring) at Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium. Direct from Broadway, Mean Girls is the hilarious hit musical from book writer Tina Fey (30 Rock) of the story of a naïve newbie who falls prey to a trio of lionised frenemies. Learn more at jubileeauditorium.com.

January 21, 10am to 5pm; Calgary Wedding Fair. Attending The Wedding Fair will help ease some of the pressure of planning a beautiful wedding by allowing you to compare, taste, touch and see what Calgary and area’s top wedding specialists have to offer – all in one convenient location, the BMO Centre. Learn more at theweddingfair.ca.

January 21, 2 to 4pm; Michaels Make Break: Watercolor Frame. Make a watercolor frame. Learn fun watercolor techniques and make a frame to store your favorite pictures in. This event is free and all supplies are included.  Learn more at canada.michaels.com.

Ongoing

Until January 27; Front Row Centre Players Presents: A Chorus Line Musical. A Chorus Line is a stunning concept musical capturing the spirit and tension of a Broadway chorus audition. Exploring the inner lives and bittersweet ambitions of professional Broadway performers, the show features one powerhouse number after another at Beddington Theatre Arts Centre. Learn more at frontrowcentre.ca.

Until January 27; Sylvia at Pumphouse Theatre. Greg is a man of middle age, a restless empty-nester tired of his job in finance and looking for meaning in his life. Sylvia is an exuberant lab/poodle mix, astray and looking for a new home. When they meet at the park it is love at first sight… or is it? Learn more at pumphousetheatre.ca.

Until January 28; Contemporary Kids – Shapes, Compositions, and Block Printing. An Exhibition Tour and Printmaking Workshop. Inspired by the paintings in THX 2020 by Jennifer Marman and Daniel Borins, this hands-on block printing workshop invites kids to explore shapes and composition at Contemporary Calgary. Learn more at showpass.com.

Until January 29; Banff SnowDays. Visit Banff for SnowDays, a celebration of all things winter. There will be snow sculptures throughout town, the SnowDays Play Zone, and skijoring on Banff Avenue. Learn more at banff.ca.

Until January 30; Jubilations Dinner Theatre Presents Top Gun: A Maverick Musical. Jubilations Dinner Theatre takes a ride on the Highway to the Danger Zone with their parody spin on the fighter jet franchise. Two classic movies made 30 years apart featuring a movie star that somehow looks like he hasn’t aged a single day… it’s just a musical theatre spoof waiting to happen. Learn more at jubilations.ca.

Until February 3; Rock the House: Free Youth Curling. All new Canadians, ages ten to 18, are invited to Acadia Recreation Complex, but spots are limited. Learn more and register at acadia.getcommunal.com.

Until February 4; Stage West Presents Step By Step: Evolution of the Greatest Boy Bands. the creation of a boy band is pretty easy. You take a heartthrob, a cutie, a bad boy, and a guy that may be a little too old to be in a boy band, throw them into some matching outfits, add synchronized dance moves, and, all of a sudden, you’ll make the music world swoon. Watch as Stage West recreates music history from The Beatles, to The Bee Gees, to the New Kids on the Block, and finally on to *NSYNC and the Backstreet Boys. Learn more at stagewestcalgary.com.

Until February 4; High Performance Rodeo. One Yellow Rabbit’s 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 and experimental work from artists in Calgary. Learn more at hprodeo.ca.

Until February 17; Lippan Art Show. Join Y Not Today for an exciting showcase of Lippan art. Immerse yourself in the mesmerizing world of this traditional art form from Gujarat, India. Explore the intricate and geometric patterns created using white clay and mirror work. Let your creativity flow as you learn about the history and techniques behind this unique art style. Learn more at ynottoday.ca.

Until March; Hygge Hut on River Walk. 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. Learn more at evexperience.com.

Until March 10; Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo – Penguin Walk. 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! Learn more at calgaryzoo.com.

Until March 17; Winsport Servus Tube Park. The perfect activity for a day with family and friends. WinSport’s Tube Park is one of the fastest of its kind in Western Canada. Learn more at winsport.ca.

Until March 23; Jubilations Dinner Theatre Presents: The Beach Boys of Summer. Jubilations Dinner Theatre presents The Beach Boys of Summer. Get ready to be transported back to summer with a show that celebrates the iconic Beach Boys and their timeless sound. Learn more at jubilations.ca.

Until March 24; Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo – Safari Sunday Brunch. Join for a unique Calgary brunch experience in the heart of Destination Africa. You can enjoy both gourmet and comfort breakfast foods, including a free-flowing chocolate fountain with fresh fruit, eggs benedict with Canadian bacon, a Belgian waffle bar, cooked to order omelettes, and much more. Learn more at calgaryzoo.com.

Until March 31; Nightrise. At Nightrise, Sulphur Mountain’s summit is transformed after dark through four digital art installations. Vibrant lighting, multimedia effects, video projections, and music bring the mountaintop to life in a new and unexpected way. Learn more at banffjaspercollection.com.