Calgary Events: Jan. 8-14

Dear readers, welcome to the first week of 2025! There’s not a lot happening yet this month but the good news is that the events that ARE happening are really cool — in particular — we recommend catching Beetlejuice at the Jubilee because it was amazing!

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

🔭 PHENOMENA: The Exhibition: 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. Starts Jan 14 at the TELUS Science Centre.

👨‍🎤 High Performance Rodeo: Once a punk rebel upstart troupe of creatives, ticket sales for this staple January theatre renaissance event are officially available. It’s never too early to start planning. Jan 14-Feb 2 at various locations.

🍸️ The 2025 MS Calgary Whisky Festival: The 12th annual Calgary Whisky Festival features an evening of fun, including whisky tasting, silent auctions, vendor booths, and snacks. Jan 16 at Hotel Arts.

❄️ 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.

It’s that time of year again…

For the PENGUIN WALK at the zoo! Up to 14 penguins can choose to 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’. Jan 11 to March 9 at the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo

Happening this week and weekend

🎭️ Broadway Across Canada - Beetlejuice 

Until Sunday | Jubilee | 7:30pm

It’s showtime! Based on Tim Burton’s beloved film, this hilarious musical tells the story of Lydia Deetz, a strange and unusual teenager whose whole life changes when she meets a recently deceased couple and a demon with a thing for stripes. This show boasts an astonishing set and a score that’s out of this Netherworld.

🤼 Real Canadian Wrestling New Year's Rumble

Friday | Royal Canadian Legion Branch 1 | 7:30-10pm

Enjoy an epic night of wrestling action with intense battles, jaw-dropping moves, and surprise appearances from your favourite wrestlers. Grab your friends and family for a night of excitementand entertainment.

🏀 Harlem Globetrotters

Friday and Saturday | Winsport | 7pm and 2pm

See the Globetrotter stars live as they dribble, spin, slam, and dunk their way past their relentless rivals, the Washington Generals with new levels of mind-blowing trick shots, expert ball-handling skills, and laughs.

Boardgame Night | Wednesday | 5:30-8:30pm | Y Not Today

Whether you're a fierce strategist or a casual player, head to this cozy cafe for an evening filled with fun and games. Bring your favourite board games or try new ones with fellow enthusiasts.

Taylor Swift Night | Thursday | 4-7pm | The House of Skate

Taylor Swift Night is back and better than ever, so put on your favourite cardigan, lace up your skates, and get ready to shake it off all night long to the ultimate T-Swift playlist spun live by DJ Mollyfi.

Comedian Mike Epps | Friday | 8pm | Grey Eagle Event Centre

Mike Epps is generating an extraordinary amount of buzz among his peers for being not only one of the funniest comic actors in town, but also for his burgeoning dramatic talent.

The BAT is BACK: Die Fledermaus in Concert | Friday and Saturday | 5:30-7:30pm | The Village: Brentwood’s Event Centre

Enjoy the wit, charm, and sparkle of Strauss's beloved operetta to life once again. Follow the mischievous plot of mistaken identities, romantic entanglements, and the dangers of too much champagne.

UNVEILED | Saturday | 7:30pm | Fairmont Palliser

A luxe fashion show and wedding planning event for sophisticated brides, grooms, partners and guests. Meet and mingle with a curated gathering of Calgary's finest wedding experts.

Calgary Flames vs. Los Angeles Kings | Saturday | 8pm | Saddledome

The Flames host the Kings in a Saturday home game in which the home team looks to get back in the win column.

Calgary Renovation and Home Show | Friday to Sunday | Various times | BMO Centre

Enjoy everything home and home renovation this weekend and save $2 by buying your tickets ahead of time online.

Calgary Hitmen vs. Brandon Wheat Kings | Sunday | 2pm | Saddledome

The Hitmen host the Wheat Kings in a family-friendly afternoon hockey game.

Dominic Miller: The Shape of My Heart Tour | Sunday | 7-9pm | Bella Concert Hall, Mount Royal University

Renowned guitarist Dominic Miller, celebrated for his collaborations with Sting and co-writing hits like "Shape of My Heart," makes his Calgary debut.

The Punjabi Roast Show | Monday | 6-9pm | cSPACE Marda Loop

Experience the BIGGEST PUNJABI COMEDY SHOW EVER CREATED! A hilarious, unfiltered comedy journey packed with sharp wit and bold humour.

Fly Babies | Tuesday | 9:30am | The Hangar Flight Museum

Enjoy a fun and engaging morning for you and your little ones with story time, crafts, aircraft inspired activities, and more. This program is recommended for ages 2-5.

Ongoing

All Those Rolling Stones | Until Jan 11 | Jubilations

Step into the tumultuous world of All Those Rolling Stones, where the rhythms of an iconic rock band, the ink-stained pages of a revolutionary magazine, and the pulse of a generation converge. Brace yourself for a rollercoaster ride through the ’60s and ’70s while you enjoy a three-course dinner.

Legacy Lights | Until Jan 14 | Legacy

Drive through the community of Legacy to enjoy more than one million lights as you tour a decorated show home or bundle up and take a walk along the many lit-up streets, parks and through tunnels of lights.

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.

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 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.

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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