Calgary Events: December 5-11

CP Train hits the city, Santacon, Glow lights, art markets, and more

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Krista Sylvester
December 05, 2023

Happy Tuesday, friends. Welcome to this week’s edition of TWIC! Despite the lack of snow, it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas but that’s not all there is on the docket this week. We hope you enjoy the newsletter!

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On our radar

🎶 The Andy Kim Christmas: Hip-hop pioneer Maestro Fresh Wes, Tanika Charles, Bebe Buckskin, and more have been added to the Andy Kim Christmas event on Dec 14 and 15 in support of the National Music Centre at Studio Bell.

🎤 A Jann Arden Christmas: Celebrate the holidays with Calgary’s own Jann Arden as she puts her unique spin on the classics you know and love. Mark the season like never before with a beloved artist and beautiful music.

🏍️ Nitrocross: Tickets are now on sale for this event with fast cars and thrilling tracks returning to Stampede Park for two days of heart-pumping action on Feb 2 and 3.

🏀 The Calgary Surge 2024 season opener: The city’s professional basketball team will play their season opener at the Scotiabank Saddledome in May 2024 and fans can sign up for priority access to updates and tickets.

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Happening this week and weekend

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. The $15 ticket gets you a 90-minute experience with holiday music and decor as well as a drink. Save 10% by using CODE CITIZEN10 to book your tickets.

Thursday to Dec 31 | Various times | Nutrien Western Event Centre

Enjoy the sight of more than a million twinkling bulbs at this illuminated festive indoor light garden that features all sorts of festivities all month.

Friday-Sunday | 11am-7pm | 2360 Portland St. SE

Peruse a variety of items including paintings, photography, mixed media, pottery, glassware, jewelry, clothing, prints, woodwork, leather work, sculpture, accessories and more!

All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914 | Until Dec 23 | 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.

Calgary Community Painters Winter Art Show | Today until Dec 22 | Various times

The annual winter art show is back at cSpot in Marda Loop so peruse what the painters have created and maybe find a gift or two. [Free]

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]

Naughty… but Nice: Xmas!: | Wednesday until Dec 23 | Various times

Forte Musical Theatre Guild’s popular Naughty… but Nice: Xmas! is bringing its risque holiday fun back for a final year at cSPACE so don’t miss out! [Various]

Hullelujah | Thursday | 6:30pm

This year's event promises to be a captivating blend of wonderful music, delightful food, and live entertainment featuring Paul Brandt with proceeds going to #NotInMyCity. [$300]

Market Collective | Friday-Sunday | Assorted hours

Market Collective’s popular artisan market is the perfect spot to start your Christmas shopping with unique, handcrafted items from local creators. [$7]

Enjoy an unforgettable night of creativity, fun, and laughter at Rosalee Mosson's Paint Nite. All of the supplies and guidance you need to create your own three-glass Christmas ornaments are provided. [$45]

Drake Milligan concert | Friday | 8pm

Country artist Drake Milligan is celebrating his return to Canada with a stop at Calgary’s Ranchman’s so grab your boots and hat and head on down. [$62]

Nestled inside Inglewood’s intimate cocktail lounge, The Attic, where effortlessly glamorous artists entertain in this classic long-form burlesque performance. [$7]

Experience the thrill of the circus and the beauty of the symphony as the Calgary Phil welcomes Troupe Vertigo, the LA-based ensemble whose “dizzying acts defy gravity and leave its lucky audiences in awe.” [$34-$94]

Santacon | Saturday | 1pm

Hey there, all you Santas, Mrs. Clauses, Elves and other Christmas beings, SantaCon YYC 2023 is back so it’s time to grab your festive costume and head out for a pub crawl starting at Jameson’s on 17th. [Free]

CP Holiday Train | Saturday | 6-6:45pm

The iconic CP Holiday Train is making a stop in Calgary at the Anderson C-train station south parking lot. Bundle up and enjoy live music, lights and hot cocoa in support of Canadian food banks.

Rumi at Wonderland | Sunday | 11am-5pm

The second annual Rümi Winter Wonderfest is taking over The Commons at ATCO Park with family-friendly festive fun. All admission proceeds go to support Habitat for Humanity Southern Alberta. [$6-$11]

Ongoing

Granary Road’s Christmas Market | On Sat, Sun until Dec 17 | Granary Road Market

Celebrate the holidays with Christmas carols, decorated trees, lights, and festive photos with Santa and the alpacas at Granary Road’s Christmas Market.

Once Upon A Christmas | Until Dec 17 | Heritage Park Historical Village

Enjoy classic indoor and outdoor Christmas activities such as horse-drawn wagon rides, visits with Santa, crafts, music, and more from 10am to 4pm on Saturdays and Sundays.

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.

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.

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.

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