What’s New This Week?

January 26 to 28

January 24 to 28; BIG Winter Classic (Adults Only). Be part of a fun party in the middle of winter with the Big Winter Classic, the perfect way to celebrate Calgary year-round with arts, music, and local beer. Learn more at bigwinterclassic.com.

January 25 to 26; Just Breathe, Okâwîmâwaskiy. An immersive and highly charged dance theatre experience, Just Breathe, Okâwîmâwaskiy guides small groups of participants on a journey into and out of climate chaos. Come and experience the hope, deceit, folly, and alarm of a migratory journey, while also uncovering alternatives to our collective fate at University Theatre. Learn more at events.ucalgary.ca.

January 25 to 27; Revv52 Presents: Epic 80s. Get ready to be transported back in time with Revv52’s Epic 80s show – an electrifying and nostalgic musical journey. This spectacular performance brings back the magic of the decade that defined pop culture, featuring iconic hits and one-hit wonders in a reimagined setlist that covers pop, rock and dance music. Learn more at revv52.com.

January 25 to 27; Making Treaty 7 Presents: Indians and Cowboys. A Making Treaty 7 Production, co-presented by OYR and The GRAND. Spruce up yer turkey-feathered head-dresses and saddle up yer pintos, folks. Making Treaty 7 is taking you back to the Old Wild West. Learn more at oyr.org.

January 25 to 28; RV Expo and Sale. Dream of summer at the 2024 Calgary RV Expo and Sale at the BMO Centre with dozens of vendors to choose from. Learn more at rvda-alberta.org.

January 25 to 28; Seniors Acting Lab Presents: Old Mule. Join for this hilarious, heartfelt story of how one senior gets scammed and decides to fight back at cSPACE Marda Loop. Learn more at tickets.morpheustheatre.ca.

January 26 and 28; Calgary Hitmen Home Games. Get into the fun and excitement of the WHL with Calgary Hitmen home games at the Scotiabank Saddledome as the Hitmen take on seven rivals this January. Learn more at chl.ca.

January 26 to 28; Mary’s Wedding at Pumphouse Theatre. A beautifully performed play by two very talented young actors, Ali Grams, and Nathan Crockett. Innocent young love, hope, survival, triumph, and tragedy are emotions that will come welling up as you follow the story. Expect to laugh, cry, and think. Learn more at eventbrite.ca.

January 26 to 28; Lake Louise Ice Magic Festival. Step into a world of winter wonder on the iconic grounds of the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise for the much-anticipated return of Ice Magic in 2024. As the sun dips below the horizon, Lake Louise transforms into a glittering canvas of ice sculptures aglow with enchanting lights. Learn more at banfflakelouise.com.

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.

January 27, 11am; Cineplex Family Favourites: Spirited Away. Visit participating Cineplex theatres near you and watch a favorite family film each week for only $2.99. Learn more at cineplex.com.

January 27, 11am to 2pm; Book Swap at Ranchlands Community Association. Stock your bookshelves at the Book Swap at Ranchlands Community Association held on Family Literacy Day. Learn more at facebook.com.

January 27, 6:30 to 8:30pm; Films at the Fort: Star Wars – A New Hope. Luke Skywalker joins forces with a Jedi, a cocky pilot, a Wookiee and two droids to rescue Princess Leia and save the galaxy from Darth Vader. Learn more at fortcalgary.com.

January 27, 7:30pm; IndigiDivas: Opera Hits + Indigenous Stories. Share in this special evening of storytelling through song with the Calgary Phil and the trailblazing IndigiDivas. With conductor Janna Sailor, these Indigenous opera singers, along with featured special guest mezzo-soprano Marion Newman, breathe life into the music of First Nations composers from across Turtle Island, alongside fresh interpretations of opera’s greatest hits at Jack Singer Concert Hall. Learn more at calgaryphil.com.

January 27, 7:30pm; The Ghosts of Inspiration with Daria Rabotkina. An evening of solo repertoire featuring pianist Daria Rabotkina at Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall in Rozsa Centre. This concert will explore works written during the “tender” and difficult periods in composers’ lives. Learn more at events.ucalgary.ca.

January 27, 7:30 to 9:30 pm; Girls in Jazz 2024 Gala Concert. Get ready to be mesmerized by the incredible talent of female jazz musicians from all over. From soulful melodies to toe-tapping rhythms, this concert at Lord Beaverbrook High School promises to be an unforgettable experience. Learn more at eventbrite.ca.

January 27 to 28; Hippoposthumous. Introducing Hippoposthumous, a surprisingly clever young hippo residing in the lush landscapes of Colombia. In this thought-provoking journey, our endearing hippo grapples with the profound realization of their impact on the environment, a poignant moment of reckoning that forces them to confront their role in the ongoing ecological challenges. Take in the show at Devonian Gardens. Learn more at unnaturaldisaster.ca.

January 27 until February 12; Chinook Blast. Chinook Blast will warm up the city with a celebration of community, culture, and civic pride. The best of Calgary’s art, music, theatre, sport, and recreation will be on display. Learn more at chinookblast.ca.

January 27 to February 25; Vertigo Theatre Presents: Heist. A fast-paced, heart-racing play about a diamond heist gone wrong. Can this band of criminals pull off the perfect robbery? Full of diamonds, guns, lasers, betrayal and a cast of characters you’ll be quoting long after you leave the theatre. Learn more at vertigotheatre.com.

January 27 until April 28; Rock the Nation at Studio Bell. A rousing theatrical production celebrating and honoring Canada’s remarkable musical legacy. Experience it all live on stage, and journey through the decades. Learn more at studiobell.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 28; Olio by Decidedly Jazz Danceworks. Olio means a stew, or a collection of things — in this case it’s a new performance created by five choreographers. Music is played live by a jazz trio led by Jonathan McCaslin (composer/drummer) with Jon Wielebnowski (bass) and Chris Tauchner (piano/keyboards) at Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo. Learn more at decidedlyjazz.com.

Until January 28; Beyond the Run: The Terry Fox Van of Hope Exhibit. Discover the iconic Terry Fox van at Gasoline Alley Museum’s exhibit. Text, images, and interactive elements share its inspiring journey at Gasoline Alley Museum at Heritage Park. Learn more at heritagepark.ca.

Until January 28; Goodnight Moon at TELUS Spark. Enjoy the immersive rendition of Margaret Wise Brown’s classic bedtime tale, Goodnight Moon while interacting and playing with characters and images from the story’s visual universe. Goodnight Moon is a timeless bedtime story, read to generations of people for 76 years, and now the story is told through an immersive and interactive digital experience at Spark. Learn more at sparkscience.ca.

January 28, 10am to 4pm; Art Sale at Hillhurst Sunnyside Community Association. Artwork made by residents of The Sharp Foundation will be for sale at the Hillhurst Sunnyside Community Association Flea Market. Since 1990, The Sharp Foundation has provided housing, healthcare, and support to individuals with complex health issues, many of whom have experienced chronic homelessness.

January 28, 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 Community Centre. Learn more at thebarnartisanmarket.ca.

January 28, 1 to 4pm; University District (U/D) Winter Pop-Up. As Calgarians, we are used to not letting the winter weather keep us indoors. U/D is embracing the season and helping the community warm up to winter with some fun events. Bring your skates to take a spin on the Central Commons Park outdoor rink and enjoy the toasty warm fire features. Learn more at myuniversitydistrict.ca.

January 28, 2 to 4pm; Michaels Make Break: Pom-Pom Penguins. Make a fun free craft. Learn how to make cute pom-pom animals out of yarn. We are making penguins ready for the winter. This event is completely free, and all supplies are included. Learn more at canada.michaels.com.

January 28 to 29; Arts Commons Presents National Geographic Live — Sandesh Kadur: Wild Cats Revealed. Sandesh Kadur first encountered a wild cat in his native India as a teenager — after sitting in a tree for hours under a full moon, a leopard walked directly under him. The experience sparked a fascination that led him to spend his career documenting the country’s unmatched diversity of wild cats. Take in the presentation at Jack Singer Concert Hall. Learn more at artscommons.ca.

Ongoing

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 11; Theatre Calgary Presents: Meteor Shower by Steve Martin. On a warm summer evening in 1993, Norm and his wife, Corky, are setting the table for a dinner party to accompany a once-in-a-lifetime meteor shower. But from the moment the evening begins, things become increasingly surreal and chaotic, challenging the couples’ relationships and perceptions of reality at Arts Commons Max Bell Theatre. Learn more at theatrecalgary.com.

Until February 16; Artists Pavilion at Central Library. Take in some arts and culture during your lunch break on Thursdays and Fridays. The Artists Pavilion at the Central Library hosts pop-up performances by local artists, presented by Four Winds YYC and 10 at 10 Music and Culture, as well as mini jams curated by One Big Jam, all in celebration of the Lunar New Year, Indigenous culture, and Black History Month. Learn more at chinookblast.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 February 24; Curling On St. Patrick’s Island. Hurry hard to the curling rink on St. Patrick’s Island, East Village’s 31-acre backyard. The pop-up synthetic curling rink is located by Confluence Plaza, near the island washrooms and Calgary Zoo parking lot. This is your chance to make some winter memories that rock. Learn more at chinookblast.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 3; Blood, Sweat and Tears: Canadian Military Medicine. This exhibit explores Canadian military medicine from the 19th century through to Afghanistan. Learn more at themilitarymuseums.ca.

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.

Until May 5; Da Vinci The Exhibition at TELUS Spark. 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. Learn more at sparkscience.ca.