What’s Up This Weekend?

March 25, 7 and 7:30pm; Heritage Park Ghost Tours, visit Heritage Park after dark for a guided ghost tour through the streets and alley ways of the Historical Village. Behind the Park’s old-fashioned charm lie stories of otherworldly encounters, spine-tingling history and some memorable manifestations.

March 25 to 26, 7:30pm, Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, experience the music of Jean Sibelius’s fifth symphony, Richard Strauss’s virtuosic Oboe Concerto and American composer George Walker’s Lyric for Strings, an emotional work dedicated to his grandmother, in this spring performance by CPO.

March 26, 11am; Cineplex Family Favourites, every Saturday throughout March enjoy a good flick for just $2.99. This Saturday catch Arctic Dogs.

March 26; Calgary Unplugged, musical performances, crafts, and educational displays at St. Patrick’s Island. Participants can engage with magnetic induction systems, experience producing 300 watts of power on pedal powered bike generators, play with a midway style game to learn about Alberta’s renewable energy sources, and more.

March 26; Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo – After Hours at the Zoo: Hippos, enjoy an exclusive visit with the resident hippos, Sparky and Lobi, followed by inspired conversation. Hear from members of the Animal Care, Health & Welfare team as they speak about their work caring for the hippos, along with members of the global conservation team as they speak about the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo’s community conservation work at the Wechiau Hippo Sanctuary in Ghana. 

March 27, 2pm; Calgary Hitmen vs Swift Current Broncos at the Saddledome, check out the WHL action with the junior ice hockey team at home.

March 27, Spring Craft Market at Shaughnessy Barn, shop for all of your Easter needs. With 2 floors of artists, crafters, retailers, and bakers, the local vendors have a variety of products that will have something for everyone.

Starting March 27; One Yellow Rabbit’s 36^th Annual High Performance Rodeo, Calgary’s International Festival of the Arts, will make its return to the stages for 3 weeks. HPRodeo 2022features more than seventy-five artists in twenty productions presented in ten venues around Calgary’s downtown.

March 27; The Shoe Project at Contemporary Calgary, this writing and performance workshop features immigrant women sharing the stories of their journeys to Canada. This performance by ten newcomer women presents their immigration stories crafted under the mentorship of veteran Canadian writers and theatre professionals.

ONGOING

Beginning March 1; Quantum Sandbox at TELUS Spark, a digital immersion gallery like nothing before, where guests find themselves in a world of colours, sounds, movement and energy. The 3,000 square foot interactive pixel wonderland is a 25-minute loop where guests explore 5 physics principles. Learn more and buy tickets at sparkscience.ca.

March 17 to October 27, 3 to 6pm; National Music Centre’s Jam Club. Join the National Music Centre’s free after-school Jam Club program! Youth ages thirteen to nineteen are invited to jam, practice their skills, and explore their creative potential, all while making new friends, every Thursday at Studio Bell.

Until March 29; The Festival of Animated Objects, this festival brings world-class artists to engage and entertain audiences of all ages through the innovative and sophisticated art of storytelling through mask, puppetry, and animated objects. Locations include: cSPACE King Edward, Brookfield Residential YMCA at Seton, Canadian Grain Elevator Discovery Centre and online screening is available. Visit puppetfestival.ca/lineup for more information.

Until March 31; International Women’s Day at Southcentre Mall, Calgarians can visit the mall on Women’s Day and throughout March to receive a potted plant in exchange for a minimum $5 donation to Women In Need Society, and learn about how they can support women in their community and take a stand for equality. Guests can also explore a special Women’s Day-inspired art installation

Until April 15; Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition, if you love an immersive gallery experience, you’ll want to know about Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel, coming to Calgary in March and April 2022! Step into the world of Michelangelo and experience the Sistine Chapel like never before. The exhibit uses state-of-the-art technology, as Michelangelo’s masterpieces stretch floor-to-ceiling and are closer than ever. Get tickets at sistinechapelexhibit.com.

Until April 14, Nightrise combines multimedia, storytelling, and nature at the Banff Gondola for a multi-sensory journey like no other. The event will bring light and sound together to share a new and inspiring perspective in the heart of the Rockies. At Sulphur Mountain’s peak, guests can explore the many levels of the summit building and enjoy Rockies-inspired eats and drinks. Outside on the viewing decks, discover wonders that only emerge as the night begins to rise.

Until May 15; Explore TELUS Spark’s New Exhibition: RESCUE! Most people wonder how they would react in an emergency. Could you rescue a swimmer if you were the first on the scene with your jet ski? Now you can test your rescue instincts in 17 different interactive situations! sparkscience.ca/rescue.

Until May 28; Greased at Jubilations Theatre, tap your toes and laugh as the theatre parodies one of the all-time great nostalgia trips. All your favourite rock and roll classics of the 50’s are queued up and ready.

Until June 26; Otipemisiwka at Fort Calgary, the exhibit showcases recent works by Daphne Boyer, a visual artist and plant scientist, using a photo-based technique that mirrors spectacular traditional Métis beading.

Programs at Calgary Public Library. Check out your local library for in-person and online programs, workshops and more. From story time to jewelry making to gardening and beyond. Visit calgarylibrary.ca for more information.