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Calgary Events: Jan. 22-28
Chinese Lunar New Year, burlesque, oysters, and RVs
Krista Sylvester
January 22, 2025
Dear readers, there's a lot of great events happening within the umbrella of High Performance Rodeo and Chinook Blast over the next couple of weeks so be sure to check those out and enjoy the rest of the month!
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
🏍️ Calgary Motorcycle and Powersport Show: On road and off-road riders, future riders, and lovers of the motorcycle and quad lifestyle will be able to check out some of the most anticipated models for 2025 including the latest electric vehicles. Jan 31-Feb 2 at BMO Centre.
🪄 Abra-Kananaskis: On Family Day long weekend, enjoy a magical experience in the Rocky Mountains. There will be magic shows, a potions class, magic-themed day camp for children, mini train rides, cookie decorating, a family-friendly tea party, and more. Feb. 14-17 at the the Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge.
🎭️ A Streetcar Named Desire: The classic tale of Blanche DuBois, a former Southern belle, whose unexpected arrival in New Orleans sets in motion a dangerous power struggle between herself and her sister’s husband, Stanley. Tension builds as secrets about Stanley and Blanche are revealed and desires crescendo in this smouldering Pulitzer Prize-winning play. Jan 28-Feb 23 at Theatre Calgary.
❄️ Chinook Blast 2025: This year’s festival promises to dazzle with a lineup of events that highlight the best of Calgary’s creativity and community spirit. Featuring a dynamic mix of live music, outdoor sports, captivating art installations, and unique cultural experiences. Jan 31-Feb 17 at various downtown locations.
Happening this week and weekend
Thursday to Sunday | BMO Centre | Various times
The Calgary RV Adventure Sale and Show is a four-day showcase, bringing together the largest gathering of outdoor enthusiasts and RV dealers in Alberta, so head on down to Stampede Park for all of the latest.
Friday | Grey Eagle | 8pm
The show is side-splittingly hilarious and jaw-droppingly sexy. Full of classic rock and blues music, perfectly choreographed dance moves, and so much fringe you’ll wonder how they got it all on the plane,
Saturday and Sunday | Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre | 11am-6pm
The Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre’s Chinese New Year Festival 2025 is a sensational two-weekend celebration of our city’s rich cultural tapestry. Enjoy multicultural performances, a vibrant vendor market, dragon and lion dances, art exhibitions, and more. The best part is, it’s free admission.
Decidedly Jazz Danceworks: Call and Response | Tuesday-Sunday | Various times | DJD Dance Centre
Celebrate 40 years of DJD with live music by the Falling Bullets Jazz Band from New Orleans, led by Marla Dixon in a New Orleans jazz-inspired performance with traditional rhythms.
Rodney’s Oyster House 10 year Anniversary | Thursday | 4-6pm | Rodney’s Oyster House
Enjoy door prizes and giveaways, a chance to win Flames hockey tickets, oyster and drink samples in celebration of this special milestone.
Candlelight Concert: Tribute to Pink Floyd | Thursday | 8:30pm | Studio Bell
Get your tickets now to discover the music of Pink Floyd at Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre under the gentle glow of candlelight.
Candlelight Concert: From Bach to The Beatles | Friday | 6:30pm | Studio Bell
Get your tickets now to discover the music of From Bach to The Beatles at Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre under the gentle glow of candlelight.
Calgary Roughnecks vs. Toronto Rock | Friday | 7pm | Saddledome
Grab the family and head down to the Dome for some entertaining lacrosse action against their east coast rivals.
ISU World Cup Speed Skating 2025 | Friday-Sunday | Various times | Olympic Oval
The fastest long track speed skaters from over 30 countries return to Calgary's Olympic Oval for the third ISU World Cup Speed Skating event of the season.
Bison – A Travelling Exhibit | Saturday | 1-3pm | Heritage Park
Stories of the Bison is a unique program designed to deepen understanding and appreciation of the cultural significance of bison to the Treaty 7 people.
Paint Night - Kananaskis Northern Lights | Sunday | 3-5pm | Paint Escape Studio
Paint Escape studio provides quality adults and kids painting classes, workshops, paint nights, and more. Enjoy a guided paint night from a knowledgeable artist.
National Geographic Live - Andrés Ruzo: Hunt for Sleeping Giants | Sunday and Monday | 2pm and 7pm | Jack Singer
Join Arts Commons Presents and National Geographic Live for a white-hot journey as Andrés Ruzo shares his remarkable encounters with the underworld in stunning high-definition photo and video from the field.
Ongoing
High Performance Rodeo | Until Feb 2 | Various locations | Various times
There is a wide variety of theatre performances at this annual arts event with something literally for everyone from comedy and burlesque to drama and eccentric oddities.
PHENOMENA: The Exhibition | Until Feb 2 | TELUS Spark Science Centre | Various times
Experience the science behind illusions and explore the mechanisms that govern human perception. Through hands-on experiences and captivating exhibits, discover how your brain can be tricked and learn about the scientific principles behind these deceptions.
Girls Just Wanna Have Fun | Until Feb 2 | Stage West
The girls are all here; the Andrews Sisters in the ’40s, the Spice Girls, The Supremes, The Pointer Sisters and more, Stage West’s latest puts the spotlight on the women who changed music.
Banff SnowDays Festival | Friday-Feb 2 | Various times | Banff
Every January, Banff and Lake Louise come alive in celebration as the streets of downtown Banff transform into a winter wonderland, showcasing larger-than-life snow sculptures, while Lake Louise dazzles with its stunning ice sculptures.
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?
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 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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