What’s Up This Week?

November 3 to 5

November 2 to 3; Haunted, looking for more Halloween fun? Check out the last two nights of Haunted at New Horizon Mall. November 2 is Blackout! when the lights go out and your groups gets only a single glow stick and November 3 is Hell Night – a one-of-a-kind zombie apocalypse game. Learn more at hauntedcalgary.org.

November 2 to 5; Millarville Christmas Market, this market was established in 1988 as one of the premier craft and artisan shows in Alberta. You’ll enjoy eight fabulous days of food trucks, music, reindeer viewing, photos with Santa and so many of your favorite seasonal vendors as well as many new vendors at Millarville Racetrack. Learn more at millarvilleracetrack.com.

November 2 to 5; Greek Ladies of Philoptochos Annual Bazaar, enjoy delicious, homemade authentic Greek food and desserts at the annual Bazaar at Hellenic Community Hall. Learn more at greek-ladies-philoptochos-calgary.square.site.

November 2 to 5; Signatures Festival of Crafts, a uniquely Canadian handmade marketplace at BMO Centre that features the works of artists, artisans, makers, and designers from coast-to-coast. Learn more at signatures.ca/festival-of-crafts.

November 3 to 4; Crossfield Christmas Market, this market features over 190 vendors and four venues. Learn more at facebook.com/crossfieldfarmersmarket.

November 3 to 4; Taylor Markets 2nd Annual Christmas Extravaganza, Santa will be here to kick off the Festive Season and to take pictures with the kids (of all ages!) Over 100 local vendors and food trucks will be here to help you shop local while tasting all the delicious samples of our local food and alcohol vendors at ATCO Energy Commons Building. Learn more at facebook.com.

November 3 to 4; The Mom Market, this market supports small businesses of all kinds from makers to service providers to bakers and everything in between. The market showcases a large variety of small businesses for you to explore and shop from at Pop-Up Markets all while supporting the local economies. Join them at Southcentre Mall with 30 vendors spread out across the bottom floor. Learn more at themommarketco.com/Calgary.

November 3 to 4; Airdrie Christmas Show, high quality vendors delivering handmade and unique products at the Town and Country Centre. There is something for everyone at the Airdrie Christmas Show. Learn more at airdriefarmersmarket.com.

November 3 to 4; Heritage Weavers and Spinners Annual Fall Sale, the annual guild sale is a great opportunity to shop for holiday, birthday and hostess gifts. There is a wide range of beautifully handcrafted items made by guild members that include woven tea towels, table runners, placemats, blankets, pillows, rugs, and garments; felted scarves and hats; tapestry hangings, and more. at Parkdale Nifty 50’s Senior’s Association. Learn more at heritageweaversandspinners.org/annual-sale.

November 4, 9 to 11am; Free movies at Cineplex Theatres, Cineplex is kicking off the Season of Giving with the return of Community Day. You can visit the local Cineplex theatre to celebrate Community Day by enjoying a free movie and helping raise money for BGC Canada (formerly Boys & Girls Clubs of Canada). Learn more at cineplex.com.

November 4, 10am to 3pm; Scenic Acres Community Association Small Business Holiday Market, stop by and grab your holiday items early. With vendors like A Friend to Call, Pampered Chef, Three Rivers Novelty and many more. Learn more at scenicacresca.ca.

November 4, 10am to 3pm; Calgary Rock & Lapidary Club Christmas Artisan Fair, gifting season is here and so is the chance to check out the talented and varied artistry of our CRLC members. Jewelry, art pieces, metalwork, minerals, crystals and more will be available at Thorncliffe Community Centre. Learn more at crlc.ca.

November 4, 10am to 4pm; Alberta Potters’ Association 4th Annual Winter Pottery Sale, with over 20 unique and talented potters represented, you’re sure to find a treasure or two at Marda Loop Community Association. Learn more at albertapottersassociation.org.

November 4, 10am to 4pm; Christmas Craft Market at Brentwood, join for a Christmas Craft Market at Brentwood Community Association. It’s perfect for families and anyone looking for holiday decorations and gifts. You can win prizes, enjoy delicious baked goods, and help those in need by donating food to The Food Library. Learn more at brentwoodcommunity.com.

November 4, 10:30am; Introduction to Animals Preschooler Play Day, does your preschooler love animals? This parent and child program is designed for kids three to five years old at YYC Nature & Education Centre to learn about animals with their parents. Meet a hedgehog, pet a snake and learn about turtles. This general program will introduce you to animals at an age-appropriate level. Learn more at yycnaturecentre.com.

November 4, 11am to 4pm; Happy Fifth Birthday, Central Library! This year marks the fifth anniversary of the opening of Central Library! To celebrate, Calgary Public Library is putting on the ultimate birthday bash. Come celebrate with a fun-filled day of music, games, crafts, treats, and more. Experience a special Indigenous Puppet Storytime, catch a performance with the Calgary Philharmonic Chorus’ Tenors and the Calgary Boys’ Choir, be amazed by circus performers, and meet the library residents. Learn more at calgarylibrary.ca.

November 4, 1 and 3pm; Ice Cream Making Workshop, led by Made By Marcus owner and founder, Marcus Purtzki. With a bachelor’s degree in food science and nutrition at UBC, making ice cream is more than just good taste… it’s science. Sweet, salty, sour, bitter and umami, Made By Marcus uses science to craft their wildly inventive flavors. Learn more at eventbrite.ca.

November 4, 2 to 3pm; Fireside Storytelling at Fort Calgary, gather around the fire at the confluence for an afternoon of fascinating stories told by Indigenous storytellers from Treaty 7. Enjoy a cup of cider or hot chocolate and immerse yourself in Blackfoot tales expertly crafted by our speakers. Tickets include storytelling session, a drink, and admission to the museum. Learn more at fortcalgary.com.

Until November 4; StoryBook Theatre Presents Honk! A Musical Tale of the Ugly Duckling, this delightful and award-winning adaptation of one of the world’s most beloved fables is a heartwarming celebration of what makes us unique. Based on Hans Christian Andersen’s The Ugly Duckling, the show tells the story of an odd-looking baby bird mistaken for a duck. Feeling rather foul about himself, the little fowl finds himself on an adventure of self-discovery, all the while unknowingly outwitting a very hungry cat. Along the way, our feathered hero meets a whole flock of unique characters, and discovers that being different is extraordinary! Learn more at storybooktheatre.org.

Until November 4; Train of Terror, your evening begins when you check-in at the train station at Aspen Crossing. You and your friends will first journey through a menacing maze of horror. If you are one of the brave ones that are able to escape you are then invited onboard our moving train where you can grab your choice of liquid courage before embarking on what’s sure to be the scariest haunting you will ever come across. Learn more at trainofterror.com.

Until November 4; World Ringette Championships, 60th Anniversary of Ringette and showcase the fastest game on ice. The 2023 WRCs will play host to the U21 Junior World Championship and the President’s Pool World Championship, as well as showcase a U18 International Development Festival and Ringette Canada’s annual U17 La Releve camp at WinSport Arena. Over 350 athletes, coaches, and officials will be part of the thrilling action. Learn more at worldringettechampionship.com.

Until November 4; Workshop Theatre Presents: Dracula, this new adaptation restores the suspense and seduction of Bram Stoker’s classic novel to the stage. As Count Dracula begins to exert his will upon the residents of London, they try to piece together the clues of his appearances — in a valiant attempt to save themselves from a hideous fate. Rich with both humor and horror, this play paints a wickedly theatrical picture of Stoker’s famous vampire. Learn more at workshoptheatre.ca.

November 5, 10am to 4pm; Mount Pleasant Potters’ Guild Fall Pottery Market, more than 30 potters sharing their wares at Triwood Community Hall. Learn more at calgarypottery.com.

November 5, 11 am to 11pm; StoryBook Theatre Volunteer Set Build, StoryBook Theatre encourages families to help them build the set of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Set building might involve painting, decorating, cutting, gluing, etc. Families are welcome to sign-up together. Those 11 years and under must be accompanied by an adult. Learn more at storybooktheatre.org.

November 5, 1 to 2pm; Fort Calgary Tours, delve into the complex and rich histories rooted in the lands at Fort Calgary. Through stories, photographs and a tour through their permanent exhibition space, uncover the layered past of the confluence on this indoor tour, which includes a presentation in the beautiful Burnswest Theatre and a guided walk through the Interpretive Centre. Learn more at fortcalgary.com.

November 5, 1 to 6:30 pm; Dia de Muertos, join Casa Mexico and Arts Commons to celebrate Día de Muertos, Day of the Dead Festival at Jack Singer Conert Hall with live music, performances, altar exhibition, Catrina and Catrin makeup stations, bread of the dead, and more. Learn more at artscommons.ca.

November 5, 1:30pm; Calgary Spiritus Chamber Choir Presents Of the People, join Spiritus Chamber Choir on a captivating journey as they blend folk and art songs from across the world in Of the People. Discover the deep connection between traditional folk melodies and refined artistic composition, as Of the People weaves diverse musical traditions and celebrates shared human experiences at Christ Church Elbow Park. Learn more at spirituschamberchoir.ca.

November 5, 3 to 8pm; Dog Man The Musical, the Taylor Centre for the Performing Arts presents TheaterWorksUSA’s NY Times Critics Pick, Dog Man: The Musical based on the popular book series by Dav Pilkey. Dog Man: The Musical is a hilarious and heartwarming new production following the chronicles of Dog Man, who with the head of a dog and the body of a policeman, loves to fight crime and chew on the furniture at Bella Concert Hall. Learn more at tickets.mru.ca.

November 5, 6pm; Calgary Hitmen Sunday Funday, join the Calgary Hitmen for their Sunday Fundays, whenever they have a Sunday home game. They often have special concourse activities such as games and face painting. Learn more at chl.ca/whl-hitmen/sunday-funday.

Ongoing

Until November 11; Field of Crosses, at the Field of Crosses, in place from November 1 to 11 each year, you can honour those who have fallen for our country. Each of the 3,500-plus crosses erected on the north side of the Bow River – along Memorial Drive – is inscribed with the name, rank, regiment, and date of death of a Southern Alberta soldier killed in action. Learn more at fieldofcrosses.com.

Until November 11; Theatre Calgary Presents Made in Italy, every meal tells a story, and this one is about family. In this tour-de-force solo show, Francesco, a young Italian immigrant and his father, Salvatore, recall their experiences in 1970s Jasper, Alberta. Learn more at theatrecalgary.com.

Until November 12; Calgary European Film Festival, back for its 12th year, the Calgary European Film Festival highlights films from more than 25 countries including Germany, Iceland, Serbia, Spain and more. In-person screenings take place at Globe Cinema, with select films available to stream online as well. Learn more at calgaryeuropeanfilmfestival.ca.

Until November 12; Frank Ferrante In An Evening With Groucho, award-winning actor and director Frank Ferrante ignites his PBS, New York and London acclaimed portrayal of legendary comedian Groucho Marx in this fast paced 90 minutes of hilarity. The two-act comedy consists of the funniest Groucho one-liners, anecdotes and songs including “Hooray for Captain Spalding,” and “Lydia, the Tattooed Lady.” The audience literally becomes part of the show as Ferrante ad-libs his way throughout the performance in grand Groucho style at Stage West (727 42 Avenue SE). Learn more at eveningwithgroucho.com.

Until November 12; Calgary National Bank Challenger, bringing back the world-class professional tennis event to Calgary at the Alberta Tennis Centre. Learn more at calgary.nationalbankchallenger.com.

Until November 26; Loose Moose Theatre Presents: Elves and the Shoemaker, the Loose Moose Theatre Company makes going to the theatre an experience that is truly magical for children four to ten years old, as well as fun and entertaining for parents. Plan an affordable family time out that everyone can enjoy. Shows play on Saturdays at 1pm and Sundays at 1pm and 3pm. Learn more at loosemoose.com.

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.