Calgary Events: March 26-April 1

Travis Scott, Jann Arden, Rick Mercer, Easter events, dinner theatre, and more

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Krista Sylvester
March 26, 2024

Happy Tuesday, friends. And somehow it’s the last week of March and there is excitement building for those spring events around the corner. We’d love to know what you think with a review down below. Send your event suggestions to [email protected].

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.

On our radar

🎸 NMC Presents Heartstrings & Honky Tonks: On April 3, dust off your boots for a legendary salute to the beloved magic of country music with intimate songwriters’ rounds featuring Clayton Bellamy, Dan Davidson, George Fox, Patricia Conroy, and Alex Hughes.

🎞️ The 21st Calgary Underground Film Festival: Taking place April 18-28, this massive 11-day festival is set to bring a variety of filmmakers to the city while highlighting a slate of edgy and thought-provoking films.

🍷 Made with Love Banff Food and Cocktail Festival: After a highly successful inaugural event in 2023, this popular food and drink event is returning to Banff for an even bigger and better celebration from April 19 to May 4. Better book your hotels soon!

🐋 National Geographic Film Concert: Filmed over three years across 24 global locations, Secrets of the Whales submerges audiences deep into the lives of five different whale families: orcas, humpbacks, belugas, narwhals, and sperm whales in an awe-inspiring live film documentary in concert at Jack Singer Concert Hall from April 21-24.

💥 The Calgary Comic & Entertainment Expo: From April 25-28, geek out at this annual celebration of all things pop culture, including comics, sci-fi, gaming, fantasy, horror and more, held each year in Calgary at Stampede Park.

😆 Jann & Rick Mercer Hitting The Road Together: Jann Arden and Rick Mercer are hitting the road together this spring for a nationwide Will They or Won’t They Tour for an evening of laughter and stories in a freewheeling, unscripted, and unrestrained discussion on May 22.

Happening this week and weekend

Friday to Sunday | Various times | Jubilee

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.

Saturday until June 1 | Various times | Jubilations Dinner Theatre

Every decade has certain trends that develop and no other decade has the sheer explosion of pop culture like the ’80s. The Billboard charts of the 1980s featured the biggest variety of music styles and genres, such as Madonna, Tina Turner, Def Leppard, and more.

Sunday | 12pm | Grey Eagle Casino and Resort

Gather with family and friends for an Easter-themed buffet featuring dishes like Easter salad, stuffed pork loin, eggs benedict, a fondue station and so much more. Child and senior pricing is available. [Standard admission $55]

Stitch by Stitch with Lisa | Wednesday | Various times available

Designed for ages 8+, this 90-minute Easter-themed workshop teaches participants the basics of embroidery and various stitching techniques followed by making a unique piece to take home. [$44]

Tech Thursdays at the Pioneer | Thursday | 4:30-7pm

Co-hosted by the YYC Data Society and Tech Thursdays, join The Pioneer for an evening of networking and conversation about how to leverage data to build enterprise LLMs. [Free with registration]

Kin Fest | Thursday | 7:30-11:30pm

Showcasing live performances from Indigenous artists across Treaty 7, this one-night-only event is an electrifying exhibit of Indigenous talent and creativity featuring music, dancing, and so much more. [$18]

Through an assemblage of images, colours and scents, Harvey Nichol and Michaela Bridgemohan present a profound exhibit titled, Through this window is a home, which explores the history of invisible labour and culture erasure by examining the Peacock Chair and Pilot Astronauts legacy. [Free]

Travis Scott concert | Friday | 7:30pm

A project in the making since last year, Happy Go Lucky Party Casino and EnVie are thrilled to bring Travis Scott live in concert at the Scotiabank Saddledome. [$75]

Bhad Bunnies Party | Friday | 10pm

This Easter long weekend special is back for the second edition of Bhad Bunnies, where guests can enjoy drinks at the Flame Lounge alongside curated beats by DJ Megs from Toronto. [$12]

The Lord of the Rings Marathon | Saturday | 11am-11:30pm

Journey to Middle-earth on Saturday at Fort Calgary for the entire Lord of the Rings trilogy (no, not the extended editions). [$12 per movie or $30 for all]

Kids Comic Con | Saturday | Noon-4:30pm

Hosted by the Central Library, the Calgary Kids Comic Con event aims to promote learning, reading and imagination in children aged 6-12 by engaging them with art activities, comics, creative classes, food trucks, and more. [Starting at $11]

Paint With Bunnies | Saturday | Various times

Hop on over to Color Cafe in Kensington, Calgary for an exclusive bunny cuddly and creative art experience like no other. [$15]

Rottontail's Revenge | Saturday | Various times

Under the cloak of twilight, participants will seek out hidden eggs scattered across the haunted grounds in this heart-pounding adventure with prizes for the winners. [Starting at $20]

Jose & Wally Comedy Show | Saturday | 5-10pm

Taking place at the Rajveer Banquet Hall, enjoy a night of comedic relief with the Filipino comedy concert duo, Jose & Wally during their Canadian tour. [$108]

Big Ukrainian Party | Saturday | 9pm

Setting the stage for an unforgettable night, DJ Sakaev and DJ QBO join Dreamers Night Club for a night filled with music and dancing. [Starting at $13]

Catch an afternoon home game between the Calgary Wranglers and the San Jose Barracudas at the Scotiabank Saddledome. [$30]

UCAN Radio Night | Sunday | 6pm

Experience the vibrant beats of Ukrainian music brought to life by talented artists in a musical showdown between Canadian and Ukrainian pianists at Aussie Rules Piano Bar. [$22]

Magic Micro Tour XXL  | Sunday | 6:30pm

Join Modern Love for the Magic Micro Tour XXL where talented entertainers recreate an iconic atmosphere in this adults-only show. [$20]

Ongoing

Nightrise | Until Sunday | 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.

Stage West’s Chapter Two | Until April 14 | Stage West

Stage West Dinner Theatre’s Chapter Two is a semi-autobiographical play about Neil Simons’ relationship with his second wife. A tale about love, loss, and second chances. Buffet dinner included.

Moment Factory's Mirror Mirror | Until mid-April | 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.

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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