Calgary Events: December 19-25

All things Christmas and a look at a few NYE events

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Krista Sylvester
December 19, 2023

Happy Tuesday, friends. Welcome to this week’s edition of TWIC. We will still be bringing you a look at all the city’s events as we head into the holidays. For next week’s edition on Dec 26, we will be outlining all the New Year’s events, so watch for the newsletter in your inbox that day and MERRY CHRISTMAS!

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On our radar

🎉 Barbarella NYE 2024: We are looking forward to this NYE event on Dec 31 that will embrace the allure of the Amalfi Coast with Italian-inspired fare, live music from local DJs and curated cocktails.

🎶 April Wine concert: Canadian rock band April Wine takes to the Deerfoot Inn and Casino stage for a New Year’s party on Dec 31 so snap up your tickets before they’re gone.

📖 New Year’s Eve at Calgary Public Library: This free family-friendly affair from 12pm-10pm includes a dance party and a mock countdown at the Central, Crowfoot, Saddletowne, Shawnessy, and Signal Hill locations.

🎶 Mean Girls musical: The hilarious hit musical from an award-winning creative team, including book writer Tina Fey comes to Calgary on Jan 16 for a one-week stint at the Jubilee.

👠 Rock the Nation: Studio Bell is bringing its popular event featuring electrifying performances of beloved hit Canadian songs with over 60 years of Canadian music from Jan 27 to April 28.

🎸 Hairspray: Tickets are now on sale for the popular Broadway musical Hairspray coming to Calgary for a week on March 14 at the Jubilee.

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Happening this week and weekend

Tuesday and Wednesday | 7:30pm | Arts Commons

A Christmas-themed Jann Arden concert? The homegrown talent puts her unique spin on the classics you know and love.

Until Saturday | Various | CSpace Theatre

Forte Musical Theatre Guild’s popular Naughty… but Nice: Xmas! is wrapping up this weekend so catch it before it’s too late because this is the 10th and final season.

Until Sunday | Various times | The Jubilee

Celebrate the holidays with a beloved holiday production featuring 120 performers, stunning costumes, and a live orchestra—the Jubilee stage becomes an enchanting fantasy world.

Gather your friends, sip on our finely crafted beers, and test your knowledge with various entertaining questions on topics ranging from pop culture to history. [$5]

Festive Foothills Art Sale | Until Thursday | 10am-4pm

The Leighton Art Centre features fine crafts and artwork by local artists in the galleries of the historic Leighton home. This annual community-favourite sale comes at the perfect time for those last-minute gifts.

With one actor and over 35 distinct characters, this one-man depiction of the Dickens’ classic A Christmas Carol is an intimate and spirited evening of theatre that everyone in the family will love! [$28-$38]    

Holiday Singalong with Kenna Burima! | Until Friday | 11am-2pm

Join Calgary songwriter and musician Kenna Burima at cSPACE Eau Claire for holiday singalongs around a genuine Steinway grand piano, featuring a different special guest each day. Includes coffee and tea. [Free]    

All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914 | Until Saturday | Rosebud Theatre

Rosebud Theatre in Rosebud, AB presents this remarkable true story of the Christmas truce of 1914, an extraordinary night of camaraderie, music, and above all peace, told in the words and songs of the men who lived it. [Various]

Create heartwarming moments that truly capture the spirit of the season as Southcentre provides a warm and inclusive experience for children and families with unique needs. [Free]

Polar Express Train Rides | Until Sunday | Various times

Step into the magic of the holiday season aboard the Polar Express, a fun-filled adventure, directly inspired by the hit movie. Grab your favourite pyjamas and take a journey to the North Pole. [Various]

The Heebee-jeebees are celebrating three decades of festive fun with Calgary’s favourite non-traditional Christmas tradition at The Bella Concert Hall. [Various]

Every Christmas, Santa’s elves hold the annual Holly Jolly Festive Holiday Christmas Spectacular—a showcase of all of their skills for a family fun time. [$39-$45]

This magical and traditional holiday display features hundreds of thousands of twinkling lights totalling over 50km in length strung up around the grounds. Get out and walk around, too! [Free]

This year’s Christmas Day Buffet promises to be nothing short of extraordinary. Indulge in a sumptuous feast that will transport you to a world of culinary indulgence. [Up to $145]

Ongoing

Tinseltown: The Christmas Speakeasy | Until Dec 30 | SunnyCider Bar & Kitchen

A Christmas-themed experience featuring a festive cocktail list created in tandem with Confluence Distilling at SunnyCider Bar & Kitchen. Save 10% by using CODE CITIZEN10 to book your tickets.

Sippin' Santa Pop-Up | Until Dec 31 | Ricardo’s Hideaway

Ricardo’s Hideaway is transformed into a wildly decorated space with festive cocktails, a mouthwatering menu, and delicious deals.

Glow Calgary | Until Dec 31 | Nutrien Event Centre

Enjoy festive attractions and an indoor light garden illuminated by millions of twinkling bulbs.

Zoolights | Until Jan 7 | Calgary Zoo

Zoolights features more than one million lights, close to 250 light figures, and an arctic aurora theme.

Topp Gunn: A Maverick Musical | Until Jan 13 | Jubilations

Jubilations Dinner Theatre’s latest takes audiences on the Highway to the Danger Zone with its parody spin on the fighter jet franchise. Enjoy a three-course dinner while being entertained!

Outdoor Ice Skating | All winter | Olympic Plaza

The plaza was built in 1988 for the Olympic Winter Games and has one of the few refrigerated outdoor ice surfaces in the city where families can enjoy some skating 6am to 11pm.

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