Calgary Events: April 2-8

Cars and gems, salsa and country music, vintage thrifting and food

Author

Krista Sylvester
April 02, 2024

Happy Tuesday, friends. How is it April already? Oh well—at least the weather is warming up and the events are rolling in. We’d love to know what you think with a review down below. Send your event suggestions to [email protected].

Editor’s note: We do our best to provide the most updated information but we encourage you to check ahead of time in case there have been changes to the event details.

On our radar

🎸 Luke Bryan’s Mind of a Country Boy Tour 2024: Grab your last-minute tickets and be ready to kick up your boots and experience the heart of country music as Luke Bryan brings his tour to the Saddledome on April 17.

🎞️ The 21st Calgary Underground Film Festival: The movies have been announced and the popcorn is calling our names. This 11-day festival starts April 18 and brings with it a slate of edgy and thought-provoking films.

🦖 Jurassic Quest: This tour’s world-famous, life-size dinosaurs will be in Calgary April 19-21. Meticulously painted and animated to be realer-than-real, you’ll enjoy them whether you’re 3 or 103.

🍷 Made with Love Banff Food and Cocktail Festival: It’s almost time to head to Banff to celebrate all things food and drink from April 19 to May 4. Better book your hotels!

💥 The Calgary Comic & Entertainment Expo: This annual event is always a hit and with more guests announced, it’s time to grab your tickets. From April 25-28, geek out at this annual celebration of all things pop culture, including comics, sci-fi, gaming, fantasy, horror and more.

🎷 Jazz YYC International Jazz Days: From April 25-May 1, enjoy out-of-this-world jazz performances during this popular local festival serenading audiences later this month at various locations.

Happening this week and weekend

Wednesday | Doors 6:30pm, show 7:30pm | Studio Bell

Dust off your boots for a legendary salute to the beloved magic of country music with intimate songwriters’ rounds featuring Clayton Bellamy, Dan Davidson, George Fox, Patricia Conroy, and Alex Hughes.

Thursday to Sunday | Various times | Hyatt Regency Imperial Ballroom

Be mesmerized by a theatre-style production featuring some of the best salsa and bachata dancers in the world as local professionals and troupes from all over North America hit the city for one weekend only. Also enjoy spectacular salsa, bachata showcases, and after-parties.

Sunday | 3-5pm | Contemporary Calgary

Let your inner wild child out and roll with The Roller Jungle as you work on your skills, get to know other skaters, and have fun! All ages and all levels of experience are welcome to drop in. There are two more drop-ins on Sunday, April 12 and April 26 from 3-8pm. [$10 with skate rental]

Calgary Vintage Crawl | Today until April 16 | Daily

Hosted by Change is Good, the Calgary Vintage Crawl is an opportunity for people to explore thrift stores around town with an incentive using the passport stamp to enter for giveaways. [Free Passport]

Polymer Clay Animal Art | Wednesday | 5-7pm

The Calgary Humane Society invites families to enjoy an afternoon of playing with polymer clay to create animals for the kids to take home. [$12]

The Red Rug Affair | Wednesday | 7:30pm

This formal red carpet event at CRAFT Beer Market aims to connect those within the entertainment industry for an opportunity to meet and mingle where part of the proceeds go towards the Parkinson Association of Alberta. [$55]

Join Community Natural Foods on 10 Ave. for an evening to learn about basic training principles, nutrition for training, ideal clothing and accessories, and more presented by Richelle Love and Rose Serpico. [Free Registration]

Hailing from Kyiv, DakhaBrakha comes to the Jack Singer Concert Hall to delight viewers with a variety of rich costumes, multimedia projections, and a playful performance style to celebrate Ukrainian culture and educate audiences. [Starting at $46]

Calgary Rock N' Gem Show | Thursday - Sunday | Various times

Offering free parking and accepting cash and debit at the door, the annual Rock N’ Gem show is back with thousands of gemstones, crystals, fossils, and so much more to dazzle and treasure. [Single Ticket $2]

Calgary World of Wheels | Friday-Sunday | Various times

Head down to Stampede Park’s BMO Centre for three days of all things cars, trucks, sports cars, wheels, and so much more. [$8-$23]

Join Marnie and one of the amazing cheese gurus from Peasant at Kensington Wine Market for an early spring tasting of rosé wine and cheese. [$53]

The Jubilee’s Leonard and Joni: The Untold Love Story immerses audiences in the passionate but brief romance Leonard Cohen and Joni Mitchell shared that shaped their songs, their lives and music history.

Featuring the vibrant vocals of Angela Wrigley and her trio, the Regal Beagle invites attendees to step back into the roaring ’20s and enjoy drinks, snacks, and dancing. Reservations are recommended. [No Cover]

A Banded Artists Showcase | Saturday | 1-6pm

A free family-friendly event, host to 22 artists with their unique one-of-a-kind creations, and various live music performances where the room is filled with the aroma of delicious soul food. [Free]

Comedy Writing Workshop | Saturday | 1-4pm

Learn from the pros in a hilarious and non-competitive Comedy Writing Workshop that is perfect for anyone interested in comedy writing and learning how to utilize these techniques in a variety of settings. [$60]

Bollywood Punjabi Mashup Party | Saturday | 10pm 

The Rec Room is hosting the thrilling Bollywood and Punjabi Extravaganza event featuring music and great memories. With free entry for women with registration and a variety of ticket pricing, this is a highly anticipated mashup event. [Starting at $19]

Jewellery Live Auction | Sunday | 1pm 

Happening at the Carriage House Hotel, join the Federal Auction Services for an opportunity to get amazing jewelry and watches at a stellar price in this live auction. [Free to attend]

The Military Museums is proud to commemorate Sikh Heritage Month with an exhibition on Sikh soldiers in the Canadian military featuring keynote speaker, Dr. Sharanjit Kaur Sandhra. [Admission by Donation]

Queereads YYC Book Club | Monday | 7-9pm

Owl’s Nest Books, is hosting the 44th Queerreads YYC in-person book club to bring together the community and highlight the writings of Marisa Crane’s book, I Keep My Exoskeletons to Myself. This event is open to anyone interested in a relaxed discussion about the themes and topics explored in the book. [Free]

Time To Grow Workshop | Starting Monday until April 22 | 1-3pm

The Women’s Centre of Calgary invites women who are interested in building important life skills and making lasting connections to join them every Monday to learn ways to grow, make goals, gain self-confidence, and connect with other resources in the community. [Free Registration]

Ongoing

Engine 23 At ROAR Indoor Playpark | Every Wednesday until April 12 | Southcentre Mall

The ROAR Indoor Playpark at Southcentre Mall invites families to learn more about the Engine 23 program (by donation). Kids are welcome on the indoor playground during mall hours to play on a miniature of Engine 23 and enjoy a storytime every Wednesday from 11:15-11:45am.

Stage West’s Chapter Two | Until April 14 | Stage West

Stage West Dinner Theatre’s Chapter Two is a semi-autobiographical play about Neil Simons’ relationship with his second wife. A tale about love, loss, and second chances. Buffet dinner included.

Moment Factory's Mirror Mirror | Until mid-April | CF Chinook Centre

This innovative sensory exploration takes viewers into a world that blurs the boundaries between reality and imagination with nine immersive art installations.

Rock the Nation | Until April 28 | Studio Bell

This popular event features electrifying performances of beloved Canadian songs with over 60 years of Canadian music hits that you’ll be sure to know and sing along to.

Da Vinci The Exhibition at TELUS Spark | Until May 5 | TELUS Spark

Go beyond the canvas of Leonardo da Vinci's life, research, and art, as you explore more than 65 life-size inventions and more than 20 fine art studies and captivating displays.

Fly through a technicolour nebula, kick up dust on the moon, and witness Saturn’s rings up close in this out-of-this-world immersive experience. Explore the galaxy through the James Webb telescope with this unique space exploration encounter.

That’s it!

Thanks for checking in this week. Hope you found something good to add to your calendar. Thanks for letting us be your tour guide! See you next week? Same time, same place.

✌️ TWIC (from the Calgary Citizen team)

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