Calgary Events: April 9-15

Steampunk and agriculture, haunted tours and art shows, a women's show, and more

Author

Krista Sylvester
April 09, 2024

Happy Tuesday, friends. We love all of the supportive and appreciative feedback you send our way, and we can’t get enough of your excitement! The one thing that many people seem to love the most is our variety of events and that there is often something for everyone, even some pretty obscure things you won’t find anywhere else.

The one thing that some of you have noted is missing from this newsletter, is the ability for you to plan ahead for events. So starting next week, we will add a “peek at next week” and round up a few of the bigger events from the week ahead and perhaps even the month ahead. We are still working out the details but watch for that next week.

Thank you for the support and we hope you enjoy these mid-April events!

On our radar

🐩 PetFest at Spruce Meadows: Unleash the excitement at this one-of-a-kind inaugural pet extravaganza featuring fun-loving pooches, agile performers, energetic herders, and irresistibly fuzzy companions from April 19-21.

🦖 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!

🐋 National Geographic Film Concert: Filmed over three years across 24 global locations, dive deep into the lives of five different whale families in an awe-inspiring live film documentary in concert at Jack Singer Concert Hall from April 21-24.

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

🍹 YYCaesarfest: The home of the caesar drink presents the most Canadian long weekend plan ever for a weekend of caesars, craft beer, cider, spirits, food, and a ton of fun. At the Big Four building on May 18.

Happening this week and weekend

Saturday | 6pm-midnight | Telus Spark Science Centre

Originally a science fiction sub-genre featuring steam-powered machinery, STEAMpunk explores the intersection of art, science, and imagination. This adults-only event features full-service bars, mobile and table-top escape rooms, a costume contest, live music, and more.

Saturday and Sunday | 10am-6pm, 10am-5pm | Stampede Park BMO Centre

Experience the fashion, food, and fun at the ultimate girl’s day out with hundreds of exhibits, delicious food and wine samples, healthy living tips, free mini makeovers, and the hottest fashions on the catwalk.

🐮 Aggie Days 

Saturday and Sunday | 10am-4pm | Nutrien Western Event Centre

Aggie Days gives attendees a chance to experience life on the farm and learn about Canada’s booming agriculture industry. The best part is—it’s free!

TWRP: Digital Nightmare Tour | Wednesday | 7pm   

Commonwealth Bar & Stage is hosting TWRP as they perform their genre-blurring synth-rock beats during their 2024 North American tour joined by other musical guests like Trey Magnifique and more. [$35]

689 Cellars Wine Dinner | Wednesday | 5:30pm 

This event hosted by The Dorian features a curated menu by The Wilde on 27 to perfectly complement 689 Cellars wines, offering guests an unforgettable dinner and wine pairing experience. [$175]

Haunted Spring Ghost Tour | Wednesday | 7-9pm

Enter the gates of Heritage Park in the dark, if you dare, for a ghost tour to discover the spooky stories that lie within the rich history of the park's century-old buildings. [$23]

Rockwell the Rooster Paint Night | Thursday | 6-8:30pm  

Enjoy an evening of painting and wine with Paint ur Art Out gallery where attendees of all experience levels are welcome to create their very own rooster painting to take home. [$75] 

Join the Dalhousie Community Association for an exciting evening where Brian Keating will take participants on a visual journey, exploring remote areas while creatively illustrating some of life’s exciting possibilities through metaphors. [Starting at $25]

Catch the Calgary Wranglers at a home game this week against the Abbotsford Canucks and arrive early to have dinner at one of the many great spots to eat inside the dome like the Saddleroom Restaurant or the Ultra Club Lounge. [$39]

Happy Vaisakhi Event | Friday | 2:30pm  

Taking place at City Hall, acknowledge Vaisakhi, also known as Baisakhi, which marks the beginning of the new solar year and is a significant time for the Sikh and Hindu communities celebrated with live music, bhangra lessons, and more. [Free]

Art Show and Sale | Saturday | 10am-4pm

The Group Art Society of Calgary presents its Spring Show and Sale where attendees have the opportunity to meet the artists, purchase original art pieces, and enter for a door prize. With free parking and admission, all donations go towards the Calgary Food Bank. [Free]

Sparkle Party | Saturday | 6pm-midnight

Embrace the spectacular atmosphere of Inglewood’s Festival Hall with Space Gnomes & Blazin’ Lily Gals at the 2024 installment of the Sparkle Party with an unforgettable evening of dancing. Cash bar only. [$27]

The City's biggest sale of quality used kids’ clothing, toys, books and equipment returns to the Genesis Centre and accepts cash and debits and remember to bring reusable bags. [Free Entry]

Indulge in $7 mimosas and delicious food at the Asylum for Art while listening to the gorgeous three-part harmonies of Magnolia Buckskin playing live and entertaining audiences. [Free to attend]

Open Skate Drop-in with The Roller Jungle Sunday | 4-8pm | 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. [$10 with skate rental]

Cry-Baby Movie Screening | Monday | 7:30pm  

In support of the Calgary Underground Film Festival, the Ship & Anchor is launching a beer called “It’s Showtime…Again!” while showing a screening of the ’90s classic, Cry-Baby and serving up delicious snacks like nachos and mini corn dogs. [Free to attend]

Using a combination of technology and artistry, explore the art of engraving with Fuse33 Makerspace in this workshop designed for those 18+ with no previous experience required.  [$90]

Ongoing

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.

Calgary Vintage Crawl | 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]

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.

Time To Grow Workshop | 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]

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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