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April 11 to 21

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 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 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 13; The Bridges of Madison County the Musical in Concert. Nightingale Arts Collective presents The Bridges of Madison County the Musical by Jason Robert Brown, in concert at Studio Theatre. Come along on the emotional four-day love story between the characters Robert and Francesca as they sing popular uplifting songs. Learn more at cspaceprojects.com.

Until April 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 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, 11am to 1pm; Cineplex Family Favourites: The Boy and the Heron. Visit participating Cineplex theatres near you and watch a favorite family film each week for only $3.99. Learn more at cineplex.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, 7pm; Reimagining Hope. ViolaSet invites you to a unique and unforgettable musical experience with musicians from the National Philharmonic Orchestra of Ukraine, combining the magic of music with the power of giving at Engineered Air Theatre. Learn more at artscommons.ca.

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; Okotoks Spring Fling Market + Trade & Lifestyle Show. The Okotoks Chamber of Commerce Trade and Lifestyle Show and Marketsquare’s Spring Fling come together to bring the community an awesome weekend of supporting local! Featuring amazing handmade vendors, the best local businesses, food trucks and more! Learn more at themarketsquare.ca.

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.

Until April 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 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.

April 16 to 17; Education Concert: Dan Brown’s Wild Symphony. Travel through the trees and across the seas with Maestro Mouse and the Calgary Phil for New York Times best-selling author Dan Brown’s Wild Symphony, where you’ll meet a big blue whale and speedy cheetahs, tiny beetles, and graceful swans in this fun and refreshingly real orchestra experience for children of all ages at Jack Singer Concert Hall. Learn more at calgaryphil.com.

April 16 to May 5; The Ballad of Georges Boivin. At 77, Georges Boivin decides to “give the dice a roll.” Georges just lost his wife, the “centre of his universe.” But there is life after 70, and it must continue even after great loss. With his three friends, all older than he, he sets out on a cross-country road trip from Québec to Vancouver, in search of his first love who he hasn’t seen in 50 years. Learn more at lunchboxtheatre.com.

April 17, 7pm; Ghost Tours at Heritage Park. The normally live 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 18, 6 to 7:30pm; Rundle Studio Virtual Open House. Hear stories from staff, current students, and parents before learning about how you can be a part of a wonderful community. Rundle Studio is an online learning environment built to help students with diagnosed learning disabilities thrive in grades 7 to 11. Learn more at rundle.ab.ca.

April 18 to 21; Kids Fair Consignment Sale. Your one-stop shop for everything kids. This sale offers a wide selection of brand-new and high-quality gently used items, including a wide variety of strollers, bassinets, baby gear and premium products for your little ones. You shop online, Kids Fair manages the transactions and ensures the quality of the items, and then you pick up everything you purchased at one location, the Marda Loop Community Association. Learn more at kidsfair.ca.

April 18 to 27; GoGo Battles. Get ready for this exciting one-of-a-kind GoGo Battles experience, a prime-time mini-series event for the ages. It has all the drama of wrestling but with murder at Motel Theatre. Learn more at artscommons.ca.

April 18 to 28; Calgary Underground Film Festival. The 21st Anniversary Calgary Underground Film Festival will be an 11-day in-person celebration of film, and the biggest festival yet in terms of days, films shown, special events, parties, and guests in attendance. Learn more at calgaryundergroundfilm.org.

April 19, 10am to 3pm; Green Guardians at Bow Habitat. Join in celebrating Earth Day at Bow Habitat Station. Discover ways to fight for the environment with friends from the Fish Creek Park Society, the City of Calgary, the Calgary Zoo/Wilder Institute, and Calgary Wildlife on an extremely exciting and eco-ually important adventure. Join hands with like-minded individuals and organizations committed to the conservation of our environment. Learn more at bowhabitat.alberta.ca.

April 19, 12 to 8pm; Calgary PetFest. Unleash the excitement at the one-of-a-kind pet extravaganza. From fun-loving pooches to agile performers, energetic herders, and irresistibly fuzzy companions, the event celebrates the rich diversity of dogs. Join for a showcase of active, playful, and adoptable dogs that will warm your heart and leave a lasting paw print on your soul at Spruce Meadows. Learn more at sprucemeadows.com/petfest.

April 19 to 20; Calgary Community Painters Society Palette Fine Art Show & Sale. The Calgary Community Painters Society was established in 1973 by a small group of local artists for the purpose of exchanging artistic ideas, providing artistic support for each other and holding an education-based program. Their show takes place twice a year at Triwood Community Association Hall. Learn more at calgarycommunitypainters.com.

April 19 to 20; Second Chance Art Sale. More than 2,000 pieces of preloved art – oil and acrylic paintings, prints, and photographic art, both framed and unframed at Acadia Recreation Complex. Learn more at calgaryartsdevelopment.com.

April 19 to 21; Blue Jay Sessions: Spring Edition. These sessions feature a huge array of independent Canadian artists from a mix of different genres, so soak up some amazing original songs and hear the stories behind them all at The Prairie Emporium. Discover a new-to-you musician to add to your listening catalogue. Learn more at thebluejaysessions.com.

April 19 to 21; Jurassic Quest. Take part in the largest and most realistic traveling dinosaur experience in North America at the BMO Centre. The event features true-to-detail (and size!) dinosaurs, including a 60-foot-long, sky-scraping Spinosaurus, an 80-foot-long Apatosaurus, and a life-sized T rex. Learn more at jurassicquest.com.

April 19 to 27; Show + Sale Virtual Spring Market. Looking for unique one-of-a-kind gifts for family and friends? Maybe for the mother in your life? The AUArts SA Show + Sale is your destination for local handmade artwork from emerging artists. Learn more and shop online at showandsale.ca.

April 20, 9 to 10am; LEGO® Creativity Workshop. Is your child a star in the making? Whether they express themselves through music, movies, singing, dancing or any other art form, we want to celebrate their passion with a fun building activity. Kids will create and decorate their own LEGO® photo frame to show off their creative accomplishments. Learn more and sign up at lego.com.

April 20, 10am to 1pm; Engine 23 Opening Party. Sound the alarm! Don’t miss the Engine 23 Opening Party on April 20. The decommissioned firetruck is a showstopper as Calgary Public Library welcomes the community to engage in the experience and visit the newly renovated Fish Creek Library. Activities will begin at 10 am and will include a visit from the Fire Hound Mascot, face painting, live music, and Family Storytime. Engine 23 is generously supported by donors to the Calgary Public Library Foundation. Learn more at calgarylibrary.ca/engine23.

April 20, 10am to 2pm; 2024 Electronics Recycling Drive. Celebrate Earth Day by donating your unused electronics at Southcentre Mall’s Southeast Parking Lot. Learn more at southcentremall.com.

April 20, 10am to 3pm; Dalhousie Spring Farmers Market. The Spring Market will have over 25 vendors with products that are Alberta made, baked, grown, raised and crafted at Dalhousie Community Association. Learn more at dalhousiecalgary.ca.

April 20, 10am to 3pm; US Kids Thrift Clothing & Shoes. US Kids Clothing & Shoes Thrift Store. Thousands of items to choose from newborn up to age 16. Treats, drinks, balloons and music. We want to improve the lives of all kids by providing the clothing they need to grow and feel secure, confident and cared for. Learn more at unionstationchurch.com.

April 20, 11am to 1pm; Cineplex Family Favourites: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem. Visit participating Cineplex theatres near you and watch a favorite family film each week for only $3.99. Learn more at cineplex.com.

April 20, 1 to 3pm; Outdoor Scavenger Hunt Competition. Embark on an enriching adventure across the Fort Calgary parkland. Put your local history knowledge to the test in this outdoor scavenger hunt that will take you across all 40 acres of land at the confluence of the Bow and Elbow rivers. Learn more at fortcalgary.com.

April 20, 3pm; Vesna. Tryzub School of Ukrainian Dance is excited to present their year-end production Vesna at Max Bell Theatre. Learn more at artscommons.ca.

April 20, 6:30 to 9pm; Films at the Fort: The Matrix. Come by the Burnswest Theatre at Fort Calgary for the cozy indie theatre atmosphere, snacks and screenings of movies made for the big screen! The Matrix (R): When a beautiful stranger leads computer hacker Neo to a forbidding underworld, he discovers the shocking truth–the life he knows is the elaborate deception of an evil cyber-intelligence. Learn more at fortcalgary.com.

April 20 to 21, 9am to 5pm; SUPERTRAIN. This has become Canada’s biggest and best annual train show. Featuring over 40,000 square feet of operating model railroad layouts, displays, lionel, LEGO trains, Thomas and Friends, garden railroads, photo exhibits, merchandise, live demos and more at Genesis Centre. Learn more at supertrain.ca.

April 20 to 21, 10am to 4pm; Beacon Original Art Spring Show & Sale. Annual two-Day Spring Art Show & Sale at the Bridgeland-Riverside Community Association with 25 different artists in attendance each day showcasing: Painting, Jewelry, Glass, Photography, Ceramics, Sculpture and Textiles. Chat with artists, comfortably browse and shop local for unique gifts or treat yourself to something special! Free parking and admission, draws and no GST. Join us in our 15th year of bringing artists and art enthusiasts together in Calgary. Learn more at beaconoriginalart.com.

April 20 to 21; Kantorei Choral Festival. Join for an unforgettable celebration of contemporary and classical choral masterpieces, performed in the spectacular Bella Concert Hall. This event is hosted by the acclaimed classical chorus Mount Royal Kantorei, joined by groups including internationally recognized Parse Choir from Iran and choral guests from across the Prairies. Learn more at kantoreichoralfestival.com.

April 20 to 26; Calgary Opera Presents: Das Rheingold. Gold, protected by the daughters of the river Rhine, harbors a deep magic. Anyone who casts a ring made from it can rule the whole world but must also renounce love forever. The promise of unlimited power proves irresistible to opportunistic gods, arguing giants, and ambitious dwarfs. Presented at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium. Learn more at calgaryopera.com.

Until April 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 21, 10am to 3pm; Spring Thaw Car Show at Heritage Park. Race over to Heritage Park for the Nifty Fifty Spring Thaw Car Show. Explore the over 400 vehicles expected to be in show, including hot rods, classics, custom builds, antiques and more. After you’re done, head into Gasoline Alley Museum and discover one of the world’s largest collections of vintage vehicles – for the first time ever, almost all the cars in the museum will have their hood’s up! Rev up your engines and join us for Spring Thaw. Learn more at heritagepark.ca.

April 21, 2 to 4pm; Michael’s Make Break: Totally Tie Dye. Tie Dye is all the rage. Join in store for this fun project. Purchase your size shirt, then head to the MakeBreak table to Tie Dye a shirt to take home. Learn more at canada.michaels.com.

April 21 to 23; National Geographic Film Concert: Secrets of the Whales. Filmed over a period of three years across 24 global locations, Secrets of the Whales submerges audiences deep into the lives of five different whale families: orcas, humpbacks, belugas, narwhals, and sperm whales. Now this awe-inspiring documentary comes to the Jack Singer Concert Hall at Arts Commons in an unforgettable live film in concert. Learn more at artscommons.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 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.

Until April 26, 10am to 4pm; 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.

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.

Saturdays until April 27; Tour Fort Calgary: the Land, the People and Their Stories. Saturdays 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.

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.

Saturdays and Sundays until 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 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.