Calgary Events: January 16-23

Happy Tuesday, friends. Did you survive the cold snap? Good, cause here comes the snow again! It might be cold and snowy out there but there are still ways to keep you busy this week as the winter weather continues.

And when you’re done getting through today, we’d love to know what you think and how we can improve this for you. So please give us a review down below!

On our radar

📽️ The Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour: This exhilarating film fest comes to Calgary to treat audiences an exploration of stunning locations, the wildest waters, and the highest peaks. At U of C Feb 1-4 and Mount Royal University from Feb. 15-18.

🎨 Mirror Mirror by Moment Factory: Coming to CF Chinook Centre starting Feb 2, this new indoor experience combines scenography, light, words, original music, and interactivity to create a surreal and sensory playground of immersive art.

♯ Donizetti’s Elixir of Love: Gaetano Donizetti’s classic returns to Calgary Opera for the first time in 30 years with four performances at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium February 3, 4, 7, and 9.

🧑‍🎤 Randy Bachman: Legendary Canadian rocker Randy Bachman is returning to the National Music Centre theatre at Studio Bell on Feb 9, this time with his band.

🕯️International candlelight concert series: This live, multi-sensory musical experience promises an unforgettable evening with romantic Jazz soundtracks featuring Frank Sinatra, Michael Bublé and more kicking off on Feb. 14.

🎭 Hairspray: Tickets are now on sale for the popular Broadway musical Hairspray coming to Calgary for a week on March 14 at the Jubilee.

Happening this week and weekend

🎭 The Mean Girls Musical

Starts tonight | Various times | The Jubilee

The hilarious hit production from an award-winning creative team, including book writer Tina Fey, brings the popular film to life on stage in the form of a musical until Jan. 21.

🌯 Auburn Bay Fire Fundraiser

Thursday | All day | Donair Grill

The Donair Grill in Mahogany is hosting a Donair Kit Day to raise funds for two families displaced by last week’s tragic fire with $10 from every donair kit sold going towards the cause. The kits include enough food for four to five people. [$39/kit] 

🐧 The Calgary Zoo Penguin Walk

This week until mid-March | 10:30am daily pending weather | The Calgary Zoo/Wilder Institute

Once again this winter, you can see up to 14 king penguins outside of their habitat as they take a royal promenade through zoo grounds at the Penguin Walk daily at 10:30 am, weather permitting. [ $25+] 

REiGNITE Your Inner Fire | Today | Virtual

This free two hour online workshop presented by Tony Fonte encourages participants to focus on activating the power of their passion, purpose, playfulness, and personal power. [Free with Registration] 

Calgary Flames host Toronto Maple Leafs | Wednesday | Scotiabank Saddledome

Get ready for an electrifying showdown at the Dome as the Flames host the popular Maple Leafs in what sometimes can look like a road game for the home team. [Various prices]

Winter Wonders Soap Making Workshop | Wednesday | Paint Ur Art Out YYC

Join Bowness Soapworks and Paint Ur Art Out YYC to learn the basics of traditional cold process soap making. Complimentary snacks and beverages are included and participants will take home approximately 1 lb. of soap. [$95] 

Kid Koala's The Storyville Mosquito | Wednesday to Friday | Bella Concert Hall

Montreal-based scratch DJ, music producer and graphic novelist Kid Koala presents a magical multi-disciplinary show The Storyville Mosquito. [$60] 

Rendezvous with Ancients | Thursday | Central Library & Online

Join the Calgary Central Library and speaker Dr. Sara Mazroue in-person and online to delve into the scientific narratives with a focus on asteroids. [Free] 

Grand Opening of Crumbl | Friday | Quarry Park

Celebrate the grand opening of a new Crumbl cookies location in Quarry Park. Attendees have an opportunity to enter the Grand Opening Giveaway. [Free to attend] 

Banff Snow Days | Starts Friday | Banff, Lake Louise

Banff and Lake Louise come alive with this annual celebration featuring larger-than-life winter galleries with giant snow sculptures. [Free to attend] 

Calgary Hitmen host Saskatoon Blades | Friday | Scotiabank Saddledome

It’s always nice to catch a more affordable family option when it comes to the city’s professional hockey teams and the Hitmen are the best bang for your buck! [Various prices ] 

Justin Bieber & Friends Dance Party | Friday | The Back Alley Nightclub

The BackAlley Nightclub is having a Justin Bieber themed dance party with power hour drink specials from 7-9:30pm. 18+ only. [Free with registration] 

Tropicana All Ages Interactive Tour | Saturday | The Esker Foundation

Join Juan Ortiz-Apuy from 12-1pm for a talk and tour of Esker’s current Exhibition Tropicana, which is especially designed for families and children. [Free] 

Apple Workshop Make a Theme Song | Saturday | Market Mall

Designed for kids aged 8 to 12 years old, Apple invites curious minds to learn the basics of rhythm, while experimenting with drums and remixing their very own theme song from 4:45-5:45pm. [Free with registration] 

My Carpathian Grandpa Film  | Saturday | The Globe Cinema

Enjoy a Ukrainian film for the whole family featuring Bohdan Benyuk and young Italian star Simone Costa in the lead roles. Shown in Ukrainian with English subtitles, this film is sure to please many. Film begins at 7pm.  [$22] 

Eucalyptus Wreath Workshop | Sunday | Bloom Culture

Immerse yourself in an inspirational atmosphere while learning from experts how to create your own eucalyptus wreath using premium materials. Starting at 1 pm. [$120] 

Bookbinding Workshop | Sunday | Seton Library

Discover the art of crafting a sketchbook from scratch in this hands-on experience from 1:30 pm-4:30 pm at the Seton Library. Tickets include all supplies and step-by-step guidance. [$28] 

Daddy Daughter Hair Event  | Sunday | New Horizon Mall

Led by a professional hairstylist, Dad and Daughter duos have the opportunity to learn easy hairstyles to recreate at home followed by playtime in the Skycastle. Tickets include free entry to the Skycastle after the event. [$55/pair] 

Sand Art Performance | Sunday | Y Not Today

Get ready to be mesmerized by the stunning creations that will come to life right before your eyes as talented artists fill the room with the magic and wonder of sand art from 5- 6:30pm. [$30] 

Calgary Singles Speed Dating | Monday | Bottlescrew Bill’s Pub

Intended for Calgary singles from 29 to 42 years old, enjoy a night of connecting with like-minded people and finding a new companion for festivals, concerts. Starts at 7pm. [ $44+] 

Ongoing

One Yellow Rabbit’s High Performance Rodeo | Until Feb 4 | Various

Calgary’s International Festival of the Arts is bringing more than two dozen artists to a variety of venues around the city. It’s a chance to watch touring performances from across Canada, acclaimed international shows, and new and experimental work from artists in Calgary.

Step By Step: Evolution of the Greatest Boy Bands | Until Feb 4 | Stage West

Watch as Stage West recreates music history from The Beatles and The Bee Gees to the New Kids on the Block, *NSYNC and the Backstreet Boys.

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.

Hygge Hut on River Walk | Until March | East Village

The Hygge Hut is a big warm East Village hug in the middle of a long, cold Calgary winter. The contemporary, Scandinavian-style space is inspired by the Danish idea of Hygge, which means a special kind of well-being. It’s a cozy, easy togetherness enhanced by the glow of a firepit, soft lighting, a warm drink and good company.

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

Since their arrival 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 weather.

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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