What’s Up This Weekend?

June 10 to 12

June 10 to 11, Ragtime: A Concert Performance at Jack Singer Concert Hall, this performance will celebrate the power of music to explore the human spirit at the core of the most pressing social issues today. Check out the the world premiere of a new adaptation by the acclaimed Boston Pops orchestra of this Tony Award-winning musical. Learn more at artscommons.ca.

June 10 to 12; THIRD ACTion Film Festival, the festival works to change the narrative on aging and create an age positive culture shift. Take the opportunity to treat an older adult in your life to a movie. Or if you are the older adult, bring the youngsters along so they can start dreaming about their best third act at Central Calgary Library. Learn more at thirdactionfilmfest.ca.

June 10 to 12; Way Out West Fest, the events offer up a truly remarkable set of inclusive experiences of adventure and learning, sport, music, art, history, culinary, craft, in which participants can expect a healthy bit of Wild West tossed in. Events are held in various locations in and around Calgary. Learn more at wayoutwestfest.ca.

June 11, 3pm to 7pm; Sun n’ Sips, ATCO service company Rümi wants you to make the most out of these summer rays at their brand new Sun n’ Sips summer patio pop-up. Stop by ATCO Park for hot tunes, cold drinks and tasty Blue Flame Kitchen snacks at the summer’s most anticipated pop-up patio series! Tickets are free at the door.

June 11, 5pm to 10pm; A dinosaur-inspired dinner in Drumheller, Alberta ERA returns for the first time since 2019 and features amazing food by some of Alberta’s top chefs, craft beer, cocktails and more at the Royal Tyrrell Museum. Learn more at eventbrite.ca.

June 11, 2pm to 8pm; Relay for Life Calgary, sign up for Relay For Life to join the thousands of people across the country walking and raising funds to support Canadians living with cancer. This year’s in-person event will be held at the Crossroads Community Association. Learn more at support.cancer.ca.

June 11, 2pm and 3:30pm; Music with Mandy Album Release, the Calgary jazz and family entertainment quartet, wants kids to embrace – and bop to – messages of self-love and inclusion with its sophomore record, From My Head to My Toes, which was released in October 2021. The event takes place at the Asylum for Art. Learn more at musicwithmandy.com.

June 11, 10am to 2pm; East Calgary Community Fair, visit the Ernie Starr Arena (4812 14 Avenue SE) for free activities, resources and entertainment.

June 11, 4pm to 7pm; Retro Roller Skate Party, Chestermere’s first Retro Family Roller Skating Party will include prizes for best costumes, snacks available for purchase, skate and inline rentals available for additional cost at the Chestermere Rec Centre. Learn more at chestermere.macaronikid.com.

June 11 to 12; Calgary Arab Festival 2022 at Olympic Plaza, learn Arab Folk dances and visit the Bazaar where you will find treasure of cultural items. The event aims to share Arabian culture with Calgarians, and build community relationships between the Arab community and other Calgarian community groups. Free admission at the door.

June 12, 11am to 3pm; Picnic With a Purpose, join the Rowan House Society in High River for a collaborative community event including facepainting, a petting zoo, live music, carnival style games and more. Learn more at rowanhouse.ca.

June 12, 3pm to 10pm; Annual Betty’s Run for ALS at Glenmore Park, join this grassroots event that has laid the financial foundation to enable the ALS Society of Alberta to grow in its support of people living with ALS across Alberta. Since the first run, families have raised more than $8.5 million for research, equipment and client support services. Learn more at alsab.ca.

Ongoing

June 2 to 12; 7:30pm; Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Painted Fish presents Disney’s Beauty and the Beast June 2-12, 2022. Children of all ages can meet Belle, Lumiere, Cogsworth, Gaston and even the Beast himself! The classic musical and heartwarming story is set in the enchanted castle where everything is quite unexpected… except love itself! An amazing cast in costumes and sets bring the story to life. Tickets are available at www.paintedfish.ca.

June 10 to August 28; Rosebud Theatre presents: Songs for a New World, Enjoy a soaring musical song cycle about a series of moments in the lives of a startling array of characters who not only survive but thrive in the face of adversity. Rosebud Theatre anchors its 2022 Season with a summer musical all about hope! Learn more at rosebudtheatre.com.

June 10 to September 16, Inglewood Night Market, a modern market with locally sourced and handmade vendors selling diverse goods; from handmade crafts to vintage clothing, antiques and collectibles at 10 Avenue and 10 Street SE.

Until June 11; Stage West for Kids: The Great Race, join Hannah Hare and Tonya Turtle as they compete to win the grand prize in a reality show. Through obstacles, challenges and facing their fears, Hannah and Tonya discover that they are more the same than they are different. Based on the Aesop fable with a modern twist, The Great Race is a fun-filled musical adventure for the whole family. Learn more at stagewestcalgary.com/stage-west-for-kids.

June 11 to September 3; Junior Fishing Clinic at Bow Habitat Station, cast your line into the world of fishing for the first time in an introductory, hands-on clinic designed for families with kids ages four to 12. This clinic will use classroom-based activities, as well as the Fish Hatchery and Discovery Centre aquariums to teach you how to fish responsibly by understanding Alberta’s sportfishing regulations, proper fish handling techniques, identifying different sportfish, and much more. Learn more at shop.albertaparks.ca.

Until June 26; Spring at Calgary Farmyard, spring is the perfect time to meet newly born barn babies and explore all the great attractions at the farmyard. Most of the animals on the farm are born there and remain there so you can visit them each year. Learn more at calgaryfarmyard.com.

Ongoing until October 1; Bow Habitat Kids Can Catch Trout Pond, the Bow Habitat Station’s Kids Can Catch Trout Pond is open for the season. This pond is stocked with rainbow trout raised in the fish hatchery for you to catch and release. Visit bowhabitat.alberta.ca for more information.

Until October 26; Dinosaurs Awakened at The Calgary Zoo, get ready to marvel at the sights and sounds of these magnificent life-like creatures and see for yourself what Alberta might have looked like when dinosaurs reigned supreme. Entry included in admission to the Zoo. Learn more at calgaryzoo.com.

Until October 27; 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 for free. Students can drop in at any time between 3pm and 6pm and there is no obligation to attend week to week. Snacks, drinks, and pizza are provided. Learn more at studiobell.ca/after-school-jam-club.r

Visit Gasoline Alley at Heritage Park is buffed up and ready to shine under the bright lights as it opens for another season. Discover highlights from the vintage pick-up truck collection, play games, and visit with members of the Rocky Mountain Model Club.

Visit the Glenbow at The Edison, the satellite location of the popular museum at The Edison building in downtown Calgary is now open. Best of all – admission is free for everyone, thanks to the support of the Calgary Downtown Association. A timed ticket is required for entry. To reserve your ticket, visit glenbow.org.