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April 4 to 14

Until April 4; Spring Rally in the Alley. Build some family memories from and celebrate with great spring break activities at the Gasoline Alley Museum in Heritage Park. Join the treasure hunt, play games (including mini golf), and enjoy crafts. Learn more at heritagepark.ca.

Until April 4; Spring Ghost Tours at Heritage Park. The normally lively and bustling Historical Village becomes eerily quiet and deserted after dark. Enter the gates, if you dare, for a ghost tour through the Park’s darkened streets to discover the ghostly stories that lie within the rich history of its century-old buildings. Learn more at heritagepark.ca.

April 4, 7:30pm; DakhaBrakha. Hailing from Kyiv, DakhaBrakha, whose name means “give/take” in old Ukrainian, takes audiences on a roller coaster of rhythmic storytelling, theatrical experimentation and folk culture from around the world at Jack Singer Concert Hall. Their musical spectrum is intimate then riotous, trans-national but rooted in traditional Ukrainian sounds, and plumbs the depths of contemporary roots and rhythms while inspiring cultural and artistic liberation. Learn more at artscommons.ca.

April 4 to 7; Calgary Rock N’ Gem Show. You’ll find interesting vendors, a selection of rocks and stones, handmade jewelry, and so much more at Spruce Meadows Equiplex. Learn more at calgarygemshow.com.

April 4 to 26, 10am to 4pm; PDD Fiber Art Collective Show. The PDD Fiber Collective Show is a collaborative group exhibition that combines the work of the embroidery and rug hooking programs run within Prospect’s Persons with Development Disabilities (PDD) services at Studio C (Prospect). Learn more at gallerieswest.ca.

April 5, 9:30 to 11:30am; Fly Babies at The Hangar Flight Museum. Join for a morning filled with fun and educational activities for you and your children. Experience stories, activities, crafts and more. Suitable for ages two to five. Learn more at thehangarmuseum.ca.

April 5, 7pm; Leonard and Joni: The Untold Love Story. This story immerses audiences in the passionate but brief romance Leonard Cohen and Joni Mitchell shared that shaped their songs, their lives and music history at Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium. Learn more at jubileeauditorium.com.

April 5 to 6; Heritage Park: On Track for Treachery Comic Mystery Dinner Theatre. Join Pegasus Performances & Heritage Park at Murder at the Park: On Track for Treachery, a Comic Mystery Dinner Theatre where ‘You’ll Die Laughing!” Enjoy a three-course, served meal and show. Learn more at heritagepark.ca.

April 5 to 6, 7:30pm; Soulful: Capathia Jenkins. Vocal powerhouse and Calgary Phil favorite Capathia Jenkins returns with this exciting revue of soul and R&B hits at Jack Singer Concert Hall. With lush arrangements played by the full Orchestra as her backing band, savour her gripping interpretation of songs by powerhouse figures of soul such as Diana Ross, Toni Braxton, Adele, Sade, Amy Winehouse, and Anita Baker. Learn more at calgaryphil.com.

April 5 to 7; World of Wheels. All the finest hot rods, motorcycles, customs, and trucks are coming to the BMO Centre for World of Wheels. Learn more at autorama.com.

April 5 to 7; Magnetic Bodies. Enjoy a series of short performances created and performed at Motel Theatre by students from the School of Creative and Performing Arts UCalgary as part of the Alchemy Festival 2024. Imagine a body producing a magnetic field – invisible and powerful. Polarity, attraction, repulsion and sphere of influence will be explored in Magnetic Bodies. Learn more at events.ucalgary.ca.

April 5 to 13; The Rocky Horror Show at Pumphouse Theatre. Join Misfit Theatre YYC and Morpheus Theatre as they take you on a science-fiction, double feature journey through Richard O’Brien’s iconic rock-n-roll musical. A hilarious, campy, and thrilling tribute to the sci-fi and horror B films from the golden age of Hollywood to the 1960s, The Rocky Horror Show tells the tale of a recently engaged couple and their wild misadventure. Learn more at morpheustheatre.ca.

April 5 to 21; StoryBook Theatre Presents: Something Rotten! The Musical. Welcome to the Renaissance and the outrageous, crowd-pleasing musical farce, Something Rotten! Created by Grammy Award-winning songwriter Wayne Kirkpatrick, and successful screenwriters Karey Kirkpatrick and John O’Farrell, Something Rotten! was lauded by audience members and critics alike. Learn more at storybooktheatre.org.

April 6, 10am to 4pm; Calgary Sketch & Painting Club’s Annual Spring Show & Sale. The Calgary Sketch and Painting Club invites you to their annual Spring Art Show and Sale at Dalhousie Community Centre. More than 60 talented artists will show off their newest work that will be available for purchase. Come on down and immerse yourself in art and meet the artists. Learn more at calgarysketchclub.com.

April 6, 1 to 6pm; Banded Artists Showcase. Artists collaborating to celebrate this sensational world and all that creativity has to offer at Sunalta Community Hall.

April 6, 2 to 11pm; Sled Island’s All-Ager Rager. An all-day, multi-venue event made especially for young fans. There will be 15-plus bands across three venues, including Pin-Bar, Sloth Records and Loophole Coffee Bar. Learn more at sledisland.com.

April 6, 2:30pm; Cavalry FC 2024 Kickoff Celebration. Cavalry FC of the Canadian Premier League (CPL) will host a preseason friendly against Calgary Foothills FC as part of its 2024 Kickoff Celebration at Spruce Meadows. Learn more at cavalryfc.canpl.ca.

April 6, 3 to 5pm; Autism Aspergers Friendship Society Calgary Easter Party. Fun and safe space for the neurodivergent and beyond. Learn more at aafscalgary.com.

April 6; 3 to 5pm; Opening of ICAI Exhibition: ‘Hope and Love for Humanity’ by Fadi Alkhouri. Join the Central Library for the opening of the ICAI Exhibition ‘Hope and Love for Humanity’ by the acclaimed artist Fadi Alkhouri. Experience a breathtaking display of sculptures that embody hope and love for humanity.  Learn more at affta.ab.ca.

April 6, 6:30 to 8:30pm; Films at the Fort: Alien (Adults Only). Visit the Burnswest Theatre at Fort Calgary for the cozy indie theatre atmosphere, snacks and screenings of movies made for the big screen. Alien (R): The crew of a commercial spacecraft encounters a deadly lifeform after investigating a mysterious transmission of unknown origin. Learn more at fortcalgary.com.

April 6 to 24; Canstruction® Calgary at Southcentre Mall. Canstruction® Calgary brings together teams of engineers, designers, architects and builders to create extraordinary structures out of non-perishable food items. The structures are judged, exhibited to the public and then de-canstructed, with food going to the Calgary Food Bank.  Learn more at calgaryfoodbank.com.

Saturdays April 6 to 27; Tour Fort Calgary: the Land, the People and Their Stories. Saturday’s in April, delve into the complex and rich histories rooted in the lands at Fort Calgary. Through stories, photographs and a tour through the permanent exhibition space, uncover the layered past of the confluence on this indoor tour, which includes a presentation in our beautiful Burnswest Theatre and a guided walk through the Interpretive Centre. Learn more at fortcalgary.com.

Saturdays and Sundays April 6 to May 12, 11am to 3pm; Bloom & Brunch Festival in Banff. Banff Gondola and Northern Lights Alpine Kitchen are hosting the Bloom & Brunch Festival, a delectable event. Enjoy a buffet brunch, mimosa bar, live entertainment, floral photo opportunities and more. It’s a festive way to enjoy the season and your favorite weekend meal. Learn more at banfflakelouise.com.

Until April 7; Spring Break Movies at Landmark Cinemas. The kids are out of school, now get them out of the house during Spring Movie Break at Landmark Cinemas. Choose from select family friendly movies for just $5 each, with $1 from every ticket sold donated to Kids Help Phone. Learn more at landmarkcinemas.com.

April 7, 11am to 5pm; Spring Fest (Qing Ming Festival) 2024. The event will feature live performances of traditional music and dance, as well as cultural demonstrations, workshops, and activities for all ages at the Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre. Enjoy delicious food from local vendors, shop for unique crafts and gifts, and connect with others in your community who share a love of Chinese culture and tradition. Learn more at culturalcentre.ca.

April 7, 2 to 4pm; Michaels’ Sunday Make Break: Abstract Spring Painting. Join in-store to create your own abstract spring painting. All you need to do is purchase a canvas base and they will provide the paint, brushes, and other supplies. Learn more at canada.michaels.com.

April 7, 2 to 4pm; Films at the Fort: The Iron Giant. Visit the Burnswest Theatre at Fort Calgary for the cozy indie theatre atmosphere, snacks and screenings of movies made for the big screen. The Iron Giant (PG): A young boy befriends a giant robot from outer space that a paranoid government agent wants to destroy. Learn more at fortcalgary.com.

April 7, 3pm; Mini Pop Kids. This jam-packed concert features songs by Taylor Swift, Beyonce, Olivia Rodrigo, Harry Styles, Dua Lipa, and even includes some favorite throwbacks that everyone will love.  Don’t miss your chance to sing, dance and pop with Canada’s best-selling music group for kids. It’s the show for kids by kids…and adults too at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium. Learn more at minipopkids.com.

April 7 to 14; Queer History Tour at Fort Calgary (Ages 16+). There are many stories of gender, sexuality, and queerness from the early colonial-frontier city we now call Calgary. This one-hour guided walking tour around the lands at Fort Calgary will explore the intersection of masculinity, militarism, and colonialism, and their relevance to both past and present Calgary. Learn more at fortcalgary.com.

April 8, 11:30am to 1:30pm; View the Partial Solar Eclipse at University of Calgary. Join to observe this amazing partial eclipse with the RAO’s pop-up observatory on the University of Calgary campus. Solar telescopes, and a limited amount of eclipse glasses, will be available to safely view the eclipse, one per family. You will find the pop-up observatory in the green space next the LRT University Station. Learn more at science.ucalgary.ca.

April 9, 5:30 to 8:30pm; Heritage Park Dinner and a Movie: Night at the Museum. Experience an evening of dining with antique cars in our Gasoline Alley Museum. Enjoy a three-course meal capping off the evening with popcorn, a refreshing drink, and a screening of Night at the Museum on a high-definition projector. Learn more at heritagepark.ca.

April 11, 7:30pm; Bert Church Live Theatre Presents: Twin Flames. Twin Flames offers a memorable show with the perfect blend of music, comedy and thought-provoking stories. Using unique sounds, Indigenous Spirit flutes, traditional drums and western instruments, synthesizing harmonies, Twin Flames offers a truly unique sound. Learn more at airdrie.ca.

April 12, 4:30 to 6pm; Free Soccer Friday at Calgary West Soccer Centre. Free Soccer Fridays, sponsored by Servus Credit Union, invites kids to a free, unstructured, drop-in soccer opportunity. This is a chance for youth of all ages and abilities to play and enjoy the sport. Learn more at calgaryminorsoccer.com.

April 12, 5 to 9pm; Wild After Hours: Polar Bears (Adults Only). Connect with the zoo’s largest Arctic icons and hear from those closest to them at this one-of-a-kind event. Guests will start their big evening off with an exclusive viewing of polar bears, ‘Baffin’ and ‘Siku’, accompanied by presentations from the Animal Care, Health & Welfare specialists who know them best. Then the excitement will continue with a four-course dinner from our award-winning culinary team. It is sure to be a paw-sitively unforgettable experience. Learn more at calgaryzoo.com.

April 12, 6:30 to 8pm; National Parks Trivia Night (Adults Only). Do you think yourself a master of everything trivia? Are you looking for a challenge outside of your regular Trivial Pursuit? Grab your friends, family or colleagues and put your knowledge to the test at Fort Calgary’s adults-only National Parks trivia night! Celebrate Earth Month with three rounds of national-parks and geography-themed trivia, including a unique Fact or Fiction round where your team will have to decide whether a statement or story is fact or fiction. Dig up more obscure knowledge than the other teams to win some amazing prizes. Learn more at fortcalgary.com.

April 12 to 14; Acclaimed Spring Art Show. See what some of Calgary’s talented artists have to offer. You will have a chance to meet the artists (14 of them). Hundreds of new paintings to see; everything from landscape, portrait, to abstract at Crescent Heights Community Centre. Learn more at acclaimedfineart.com.

April 13, 10am to 12pm; Home Depot Kids Workshop: Build a Lattice Planter. If you are looking for a fun activity to do with the family, we’ve got a great workshop for kids that will teach them about building. Kids can learn how to build their very own Lattice Planter. Learn more at homedepot.com.

April 13, 10am to 12pm; Michael’s Kids’ Club: Paper Flower Bouquet Collage. In Kids Club this week, use paper flowers to build a beautiful collage for spring. Learn more at canada.michaels.com.

April 13, 10am to 2pm; YYC’s Largest Used Kids’ Clothing Sale with TTMAC. You do not want to miss Calgary’s largest sale of quality used kids and young adult clothing, toys and gear at The Genesis Centre. Learn more at ttmac.org.

April 13, 10am to 3:30pm; Calgary Toy Show and Sale. Don’t miss Calgary’s collectible toy show and sale at Edgemont Community Centre. With Hot Wheels, Matchbox, LEGO, Star Wars, Masters of the Universe, GI Joe, Barbie, Disney, Transformers and more, there is something for every kid and kid at heart. Learn more at calgarytoyshow.com.

April 13, 10am to 4pm; FCA Juried Spring Art Show & Sale. Join at the Haysboro Community Centre for the Spring Art Show and Sale hosted by the Calgary Chapter of The Federation of Canadian Artists (FCA). This highly anticipated event is juried by the Federation of Canadian Artists, with awards presented at the conclusion of the day. Learn more at fcacalgary.ca.

April 13, 10am to 4pm; Calgary Creative Arts Guild Annual Spring Show & Sale. Featuring original works from over 30 local artists at Montgomery Community Centre. Learn more at calgarycreativeartsguild.wordpress.com.

April 13, 2pm; Bert Church Live Theatre Presents: Rocky Mountain Fiddlers. This will be a foot-stomping, toe-tapping afternoon full of good old-time fiddle music. The Prairie Mountain Fiddlers play for the people and for their love of music. It is all about good old-fashioned fun. Learn more at airdrie.ca.

April 13, 2 to 4pm; Films at the Fort: The Goonies. To make way for a new golf course, the entire community of a peaceful coastal town faces imminent foreclosure. But the game isn’t over until the fat lady sings. When a band of local childhood friends calling themselves the Goonies stumble upon an old map, secret clues leading to the fabled treasure of notorious pirate One-Eyed Willy set in motion a wild mission to save their homes. Learn more at fortcalgary.com.

April 13, 6 to 8pm; YMCA Calgary Arts Presents: Wakefield Brewster, Calgary’s Poet Laureate in Writing Change into the World. Experience the transformative power of poetry. A group of lucky students had the incredible opportunity to work alongside Wakefield Brewster, Calgary’s Poet Laureate. Through his Professional Interactive Poetic Presentations (PiPPs), Brewster has helped both seasoned writers and aspiring poets take their work from the page to the stage. During the PiPPs, Brewster performed and discussed a range of poetic works, showcasing how writing can inspire positive change in the world. Come and join us in witnessing their amazing creations at our presentations of Writing Change into the World. Learn more at eventbrite.com.

April 13, 7 to 9:30pm; Calgary Public Library Locked Library. Two hours: that’s how long you have to finish a series of mind-bending puzzles and riddles at Calgary’s iconic Central Library. Explore all four levels of the building, investigate the clues, and solve the mystery. Learn more at libraryfoundation.ca.

April 13, 7:30pm; Spotlight On Your Phil. Hear a concert of music composed and performed by Calgary Phil musicians at Jack Singer Concert Hall. Principal Flute Sara Hahn-Scinocco stars in the engaging new work by Violist Arthur Bachmann, while Principal Clarinet Slavko Popovic’s orchestral work highlights all his colleagues. Learn more at calgaryphil.com.

April 13 to 14; Calgary National Women’s Show.  The National Women’s Show is a great day filled with fashion, food, and fun. Hundreds of exhibits offer the best and the largest selection of products and services at the BMO Centre. Learn more at nationalwomenshow.com.

April 13 to 14, 10am to 4pm; Aggie Days. Visit the Nutrien Western Event Centre and enjoy visiting the farm without even leaving the city. The displays and interactive activities, hosted by industry organizations and volunteers, are designed to help children learn more about Alberta’s agricultural and historical legacy. Learn more at ag.calgarystampede.com.

April 13 to May 5; Loose Moose Theatre Presents: Young King Arthur. The Loose Moose Theatre For Kids is a truly magical experience for children four to ten years old, as well as fun and entertaining for parents. Learn more at loosemoose.com.

April 13 to June 1; Jubilations Junior Dinner Theatre Presents: Teenage Mutant Kung Fu Turtles. 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? Learn more at jubilations.ca.

Until April 14; Vertigo Theatre Presents: The Girl on the Train. Rachel Watson escapes her dull life by watching the perfect couple through the train window every day until she witnesses something shocking unfold. Caught up in a world of infidelity and murder, she begins her own investigation, crossing a dangerous line and turning into a suspect herself. Learn more at vertigotheatre.com.

Until April 14; Stage West Dinner Theatre Presents: Chapter Two. Recent widower, writer George Schneider, is encouraged by his younger brother Leo to start dating again. This sends George into even more depression after a series of bad matches. Then Leo comes up with Jennie Malone, and she’s a keeper. Still, it’s a bumpy trip on the road to Dreamland for these not-so-young lovers. Learn more at stagewestcalgary.com.

Until April 14; Butterfield Acres Barnyard Baby Days. Spring is in the air! Bounce into spring by welcoming wonderful new baby farm animals! Join during the first few weeks to snuggle with baby goats, woolly little lambs, and peep at our freshly hatched chicks and the adorable piglets with their mama. Learn more at butterfieldacres.com.

April 14, 10am to 5pm; Beading Workshop at Fort Calgary. Métis artisan Janis Laboucane will share the history and significance of Métis beading throughout this beginner’s workshop, where you’ll learn to follow a traditional flower pattern for your own beading project. Learn more at fortcalgary.com.

April 14, 11am to 4pm; The Spring Market at Deerfoot Inn & Casino. After their successful Holiday Market, Deerfoot Inn & Casino is pleased to bring you the Spring Market. Join in the Hallway, the Sundance & Bridlewood ballrooms where you will find up to 80 vendors offering you everything you may need to bring spring into your home and spirit.  Learn more at eventbrite.ca.

April 14, 2 to 4pm; Films at the Fort: Space Jam. Swackhammer, an evil alien theme park owner, needs a new attraction at Moron Mountain. When his gang, the Nerdlucks, heads to Earth to kidnap Bugs Bunny and the Looney Tunes, Bugs challenges them to a basketball game to determine their fate. Learn more at fortcalgary.com.

April 14, 2:30pm; España! Calgary Civic Symphony presents a voyage to Spain, its exotic nights and infectious rhythms featuring Manual de Falla’s Three Cornered Hat at Jack Singer Concert Hall. Learn more at calgarycivicsymphony.ca.

April 14, 7 to 9:15pm; Calgary Jazz Orchestra: The Marvelous Mr. Mingus & Taiko Suite. Infusing jazz orchestra and taiko drums, experience the visual and powerful Premiere work by Johnny Summers, bringing together the CJO and special guest Japanese Drum Ensemble, Midnight Taiko. Immerse yourself in the marvelous music of Charles Mingus, known for energetic, powerful rhythms, soul-filling grooves, and melodies. Learn more at taylorcentre.ca.

Ongoing

Every Wednesday until April 24; Heritage Park Storytime. Bring the kids to Heritage Park and visit a variety of locations in the park for story time! Volunteers will read familiar classics and modern favourites and kids will enjoy a take-home craft. Gasoline Alley rates apply. Learn more at heritagepark.ca.

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 April 30; BUMP Mural Tours. Looking to rediscover the city? Explore Calgary’s open air street art gallery with an official guided mural tour led by the BUMP Festival. Learn insights from the artists and stories behind their works. Learn more at yycbump.ca.

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.

Until May 25; Rosebud Theatre Presents: Chariots of Fire. 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. Learn more at rosebudtheatre.com.

Until June 1; Jubilations Dinner Theatre: Journey to the 80s. Every decade has certain trends that develop… the 60’s had its hippie counter culture, the 70’s had bell bottoms and disco… but no other decade had the sheer explosion of pop culture like the 80’s. And so much of this cavalcade of wild styles and crazy quirks was a direct reflection of the music of the time. Learn more at jubilations.ca.

Thursdays 3 to 6pm until June 20; NMC Jam Club. The National Music Centre (NMC) is calling all teens to Studio Bell. In partnership with CJAY 92, NMC is supporting the next generation of rock stars with a free after-school drop-in program for teens, as Jesse & JD present the NMC Jam Club. Learn more at studiobell.ca/jam-club.

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. Bring your child to spend a few hours digging and playing in the sand. They supply all the beach toys including shovels, buckets and more. 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 cavsfcregionalfieldhouse.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. Roll, jump, throw, and balance while being creative with various active play equipment. Kinder Room Drop-in allows you to play with your child on an incredible indoor play structure. Race through tunnels, over a suspension bridge and slide down slides. Learn more at liveandplay.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.