Calgary Events: February 27-March 4

Special Olympics, Winefest, theatre, and more

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Krista Sylvester
February 27, 2024

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Happy Tuesday, friends. Sure, it may be a little cold out there this week, but there are plenty of events on the horizon to keep you warm and entertained.

We’d love to know what you think with a review down below. If you know of an upcoming event that we should include in next week’s list, send it our way at [email protected].

On our radar

🎶 Mindful Music: Tune Into Wellness: March is Music Therapy Awareness Month, making it the perfect opportunity to learn more about the healing properties of music, and how music is the ideal bridge between all ages at this event on March 13 from 11am to 2pm. Free with registration.

🎭 Hairspray: If you don’t have tickets yet, you’re going to want to before the classic Broadway musical Hairspray sells out. Check it out at the Jubilee the week of March 14.

🍲 YYC Food & Drink Experience: This annual food and drink experience is back from March 15 to 31, showcasing the diverse and delicious restaurant scene in Calgary with 17 days of delectable multi-course set menus and signature culinary events to explore at the city’s top restaurants.

💃 Shen Yun in Calgary: Shen Yun is a brilliant artistic revival and celebration of China’s rich cultural heritage. Each performance consists of about 20 pieces, quickly moving from one legend, region, or dynasty to the next. From March 29 to 31 at the Jubilee.

🐻 Wild After Hours: Polar Bears: Calling all polar bear enthusiasts over the age of 18! This evening of polar bear exploration including a four-course dinner is already on its way to selling out so grab your tickets before it’s too late. Various dates until May 3 but hurry before it’s too late!

Happening this week and weekend

Tuesday until Saturday | Various times | Winsport

Calgary is host to the Special Olympics Canada Winter Games in 2024, featuring eight sports; five-pin bowling, alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, curling, figure-skating, floor hockey, snowshoeing, and speedskating.

Tuesday until March 24 | Various times | Theatre Calgary

Go back in time to the 1960s when things were getting groovy in this classic Shakespeare comedy. Love and mistaken identity are given new life in this high-spirited adaptation featuring the music of The Beatles.

🍷 Winefest

Friday, Saturday | 2-10pm | Stampede Park BMO Centre

Alberta’s largest wine fest is taking Calgarians into the wonderful world of wine for two days. Explore hundreds of wines in all styles and flavours, from the world’s most celebrated wine regions. Winefest is the can’t-miss-event for wine lovers.

Henry Sports Group Sample Sale | Tuesday to Thursday | Various Times

Looking for sports gear? Here’s the chance to score 50-70% off lifestyle clothing, technical gear for skiing, hiking, climbing, and more at this biannual sample sale with limited visiting hours in this three-day sale.

William Prince Concert | Tuesday | 8pm 

Playing at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, catch William Prince for an evening of musical entertainment in a beautiful venue. [$48+]

John Fluevog Shoes on Stephen Avenue is hosting a sale where they will donate 50% of all regular shoe sales between 3-7pm to the Theatre Calgary campaign, Theatre for All.

Public Art 101: The 5 W's | Wednesday | 6:30-9:30pm

Meet the Public Art team at Calgary Arts Development to learn about what they’re working on and explore the future of public art in Calgary in this event designed for artists, community groups and commissioning bodies who would like to learn more about the unique needs of developing a successful public art project. [Free]

Big Sugar at the Palace Theatre | Wednesday | 7-11pm

Performing at the Palace Theatre, enjoy an evening with Big Sugar who will be performing their 500 lbs album in this 18+ show. [$45]

Curated by Jamaican, Chilean and Calgarian Artist, Kamika Bianca Guerra Walker, this event includes a spoken word showcase and a panel discussion on the history and future of Black art in Calgary followed by an opportunity to connect and so much more. [$15]

Indulge in an unforgettable night of romantic music, love, and whisky at the Bridgeland Distillery for an evening of soul-stirring melodies by Ukrainian local artists. [$20]

Blooms & Bubbles  | Thursday | 6:30-9pm 

Enjoy a glamorous evening of cocktails, swag, and style sessions hosted by Joydrop and Sublime at Westhills Mall where attendees will have an opportunity to connect with fashion stylists and a Paris-trained professional makeup artist. [$23]

Championing Women in Tech | Friday | 3:30-6:30pm

Join Toast for the kickoff of Women's History Month by celebrating Calgary women in tech at this event that is open to those who are passionate about gender equity in the tech industry. [$12]

Heritage Park hiring fair | Saturday | 10am-3pm

Job seekers are invited to Heritage Park’s Gasoline Alley Museum to apply for 500+ jobs. Interviews may take place on the spot, so candidates are encouraged to come prepared.

Roots to Recipes | Saturday | 5-7:30pm 

Taking place at the Blue Flame Kitchen, join New Tribe to experience the rich flavours and culinary treats of traditional Indigenous cuisine as four families compete in a friendly cook-off. [Free]

Book Binding Workshop | Saturday | 6-8pm

This hands-on event taking place at Y Not Today is for all skill levels and is the perfect opportunity to learn the art of book binding while meeting fellow book lovers and unleashing the inner artist. [$28]

OKAN! Concert | Saturday | 7pm

For fans of local music, this concert held at cSpace Marda Loop is sure to be a vibrant evening. Featuring the women-led ensemble, OKAN, this group fuses Afro-Cuban roots with jazz and folk rhythms to sing about immigration courage and love. [$55]

Franco Winterfest 2024 | Saturday - Sunday | 11am-4pm

Explore this two-day event taking place at the Theatre of the City of the Rockies for some winter festivities accompanied by folk music performances in support of Quebec, Franco-Albertan, African, and Indigenous traditions, as well as maple taffy tastings. [$7+]

Catch a home game at the dome between the Calgary Wranglers and the Colorado Eagles in this afternoon match. [$32]

Paper Mouse Workshop | Sunday | 1-2pm

Join Cherry Tree Lane Toys for a one-hour workshop designed for ages 6+ where kids will learn paper folding techniques to create 3D mice and then design their own distinct outfits. [$15]

Mini Golf Mix & Mingle | Monday | 5:30-8pm

The Children's Charity Variety presents Mini Golf Mix & Mingle where participants have a chance to bid on auction items, enjoy snacks and beverages, play 18-hole mini golf, network, and learn more about this charity. [$20]

Enjoy learning the fine art of ceramics with the instructor and owner of Seto Pottery in a workshop where guests will learn techniques to make a beer stein. Tickets include refreshments, materials, firing and glazing and a $10 gift card. [$100]

Japanese Sushi & Steakhouse Cooking Classes | Monday until March 27 | Various times

Featuring phenomenal ingredients, this Japanese sushi and steakhouse cooking class with chef Janice includes an intimate three-hour culinary experience and a 4-course meal with great company. [$114]

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Journey to the World’s Most Remote Vineyards

Pack your bags for an epic journey to the literal Edge of the Earth! 

5,000 miles away - in an exotic, rustic land where campfires burn late into the night as cowboys doze off under the stars - a phenomenal red wine thrives at up to 10,000 feet.

Grown in pure snowmelt, no chemicals, steeped in 200 years of tradition. 

Exciting news: A few hundred cases just hit California, and you're first in line!

Don't miss out on this adventure of a lifetime.

Ongoing

The Calgary Zoo Penguin Walk | Until March 15 | Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo

Since they arrived in 2012, the penguins have become a visitor favourite and once again Calgarians are invited to walk with the king penguins daily at 10:30am, depending on the weather.

WinSport Servus Tube Park | Until March 17 | WinSport (Canada Olympic Park)

It is the perfect activity to enjoy with family and friends as you spend a day at WinSport’s Tube Park, which is one of the fastest of its kind in Western Canada.

Get ready to be transported back to summer with a show that celebrates the iconic Beach Boys and their timeless sound. Did we mention the three-course dinner and all-night improv entertainment?

Moment Factory's Mirror Mirror | Until March 31 | 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.

Nightrise | Until March 31 | Sulphur Mountain

Sulphur Mountain’s summit is transformed after dark through four digital art installations. Vibrant lighting, multimedia effects, video projections, and music bring the mountaintop to life in a new and unexpected way.

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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