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Calgary Events: Feb. 12-18
Krista Sylvester
February 12, 2025
Dear readers, in case you didn’t get enough of Chinook Blast or the YYC Hot Chocolate Fest, don’t forget to enjoy those events while you can… and there's so much more!
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.
A look at the next few weeks
🎵 Jelly Roll: Beautifully Broken Tour: The rapper/country singer is on his tour across North America and he is making a stop in Calgary. March 11 at Scotiabank Saddledome.
🎭️ The Wizard of Oz: Francesco Ventriglia's enchanting The Wizard of Oz invites audience on a spectacular voyage through a world of imagination, heart, and courage! March 13-15 at the Jubilee.
🎤 TINA–The Tina Turner Musical: Broadway Across Canada’s next production brings the legend that is Tina back to life on stage in this celebration of triumph over adversity. March 18-23 at the Jubilee.
Happening this week and weekend
Friday at 6pm to midnight | TELUS Spark Science Centre | $33
The first Spark After Dark (18+) of 2025 offers a guilt-free evening of discovering how your brain, body, and environment shape the ways we experience stimulation and joy—without the judgment. No yucking any yums during this steamy evening of guilty pleasure fun!
Friday and Saturday | Various locations | Various times | $46 and up
This two-day winter music fest is put on by Calgary Folk Music Festival so you know it’s going to be incredible music and good vibes. Whether you're a diehard folk music fanatic, a psych-rock buff, a neo-soul enthusiast or just looking to get down and have a good time, Block Heater has something for everyone.
Friday-Sunday (and Feb 21-23) | Globe Cinema | Various times | Various prices
The 2025 Academy Awards Oscar-nominated films have been announced and several Calgary International Film Festival selections from the 2024 festival have earned 41 nominations in total. In celebration, CIFF will be screening three Oscar-nominated shorts packages over two weekends.
The Snow Rodeo FIS Freeski Halfpipe World Cup | Wednesday to Monday | Canada Olympic Park
Back for its fifth instalment, hundreds of the world’s top athletes hit the hill and compete in the stunt ditch.
Dave Kelly Live 30 | Thursday at 7:30pm | Mount Royal University | $46+
Dave Kelly Live returns for a one-night-only event celebrating the stories, talents, and humour that make Calgary shine. After five years, the show is back with an exciting lineup featuring Calgarian country artist Lindsay Ell and local poet Wakefield Brewster, alongside Russell Broom, Mandy Stobo, and a special tribute to Jim Button.
Alberta Ballet Dance Theatre of Harlem | Thursday to Saturday | Jubilee | Various prices
Enjoy a multi-ethnic ensemble that paves the way for an inclusive future in embracing the belief of its founder: “ballet belongs to everyone.” The internationally regarded dance sensation brings a mixed program that will showcase talent and versatility against a backdrop of eclectic score.
Wild After Hours: In the Heat of the Night | Thursday to Saturday | Calgary Zoo | $125
This zoo-nique evening is the perfect way to celebrate the most romantic time of the year with your special someone. Indulge in a delicious four-course dinner crafted with love by our award-winning culinary team, then turn up the heat with a cheeky, adults-only presentation.
Blue Jay Sessions: Winter Edition | Friday and Saturday | Prairie Emporium | $14-$22
It’s back for the first time in 2025 with an amazing lineup of Canadian singer-songwriters from Alberta and BC who will serenade you while you enjoy drinks and snacks.
Tchaikovsky in Love by Calgary Philharmonic | Friday and Saturday at 7:30pm | Jack Singer | $32 and up
Composed in the aftermath of his disastrous marriage, the fiery Violin Concerto, performed by dynamic violinist Julian Rhee, embodies the renewal of the composer’s creative energies.
ImaginAsian: Asian Night Market | Friday to Sunday at various times | City Hall Atrium | Free
The ImaginAsian Night Market features the sights, sounds and taste of Calgary’s diverse Asian-Canadian communities. Visitors can enjoy live performances, art displays, calligraphy writing, and unique merchandise. Enjoy the lantern parade at 5:30pm Friday.
University District Winter Pop-Up Market | Sunday from 1-4pm | University District | Free
Free sledge hockey demonstration and complimentary hot chocolate provided by AdaptAbility Complimentary s’more kits (while supplies last) and a DJ performance
Calgary Flames vs. San Jose Sharks | Sunday at 6pm | Scotiabank Saddledome | Various prices
Catch some weekend NHL action as the Flames host the San Jose Sharks in a Sunday game that puts the Western rivals against each other.
The Debaters Live on Tour | Monday at 8pm | Grey Eagle Event Centre | $40
The Debaters Live on Tour is the comedy stage show where comics go toe-to-toe in a battle of laughs and logic and the audience picks the winner.
Ongoing
YYC Hot Chocolate Festival | Until Feb 28 | Various locations | Various prices
In 2024, there were more than 125 vendors and 200 participating locations with more than 70,000 hot chocolates enjoyed and this year will be even better! Get out there and enjoy the tasty hot chocolates our city has to offer.
Horizon of Khufu at Chinook Centre | Until March 2 | Chinook Centre
A unique expedition to discover the wonder of Egypt. Explore the Giza Plateau and the Great Pyramid of Giza as if you were really there.
The Penguin Walk | Until March 9 | Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo
Up to 14 penguins can participate in the daily march, including ‘Diana’, ‘Grace’, ‘Solomon’, ‘Cleopatra’, ‘Louis’, ‘Phillipe’, ‘Henri’, ‘Napoleon’, ‘George’, ‘Boudicca’, ‘Rupert’, ‘Arthur’, ‘Alfred’, and the juvenile king penguin ‘Augustus’.
The Big Bang Parody: A Musical | Until March 22 | Jubilations Dinner Theatre | Various times
Join Sheldon and the gang as they navigate the ups and downs of life, love, and the pursuit of cosmic understanding. With catchy songs, hilarious antics, and plenty of heart, this musical parody promises a laugh-out-loud experience that’s out of this world. Did we mention the three-course dinner?
Le Petit Chef | Until May 31 | Bistro Novelle at the Dorian Hotel | $129+
This 3D culinary spectacle is an immersive dinner show as the world's smallest chefs from Spain, Italy, Japan, and France compete for the golden chef’s hat. Enjoy this immersive four-course dinner with a twist.
The Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame exhibition | Until August | National Music Centre
Treasured Alberta singer-songwriter k.d. lang is featured in the updated exhibition along with Gilles Godard that showcases a collection of memorabilia that reflects the remarkable careers and contributions of these two Canadian icons.
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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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