Calgary Events: March 5-11

Animated Objects, ballet, basketball, markets and festivals

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Krista Sylvester
March 05, 2024

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Happy Tuesday, friends. A cold start to the week and then it will be 17 degrees by Saturday, just like Calgary planned it. Plan your week accordingly with our list of events!

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

☘️ St. Patrick’s Day: This is your official announcement that this happy-go-lucky celebration is just two weeks away. Start planning how you will celebrate with a variety of events across the city.

🍷 Grape Escape: More than 150 vendors will be offering experiences led by winemakers and master distillers with hundreds of diverse sips to taste and explore. This great grape escape takes place on March 22 and 23.

💃 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.

🎥 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.

🐻 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

Friday-March 24 | Various times | Various locations

The Festival of Animated Objects marries the timeless practice of mask and puppet arts with contemporary spaces, themes, and ideas. Calgary has become one of the most active spots in North America for ground-breaking puppetry and all of the puppetry mastery is on display.

Saturday | 9am-3pm | FAC Deerfoot

More than 90 incredible local vendors make an appearance at this one-day pop-up market. There will be lunch, snacks, coffee and free face-painting for kids and workshops by Noshi & Nest, Cozy and Plush, Bakery Box, Krystelles Creations.

Friday, Saturday | 2pm |Winsport

It’s like basketball on steroids and family-friendly fun that doesn’t come around just every weekend. Catch the world’s favourite basketball team as they make a world tour stop right here in Calgary.

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 event.

Dinner & a movie: The Wizard of Oz | Tuesday | 5:30-8:30pm

Celebrating the 85th anniversary of The Wizard of Oz, enjoy a three-course dinner made by the Selkirk at Heritage Park followed by a viewing of the iconic film with popcorn. [$49]

Enjoy a night of nostalgia at Matador Pizza with this ’80s, ‘90s, and ‘00s retro-themed musical bingo event where participants can win door prizes and other goodies. [Free Registration]

Village Hump Day | Wednesday | 3pm

Join Village Brewery for an afternoon of networking to support International Women’s Day and recognize women in brewing and the Pink Boots Brewing Initiative. [Free]

Tea Cup Candle Making Workshop | Wednesday | 7-9pm

In this unique opportunity, participants will learn about bees, beeswax, and candle-making while creating their own masterpieces and enjoying light snacks and tea. [$86]

All the latest and most exciting cars and trucks will be on display at the BMO Centre for the Calgary International Auto and Truck Show. [$10-17.50]

The first Thursday of the month, Contemporary Calgary offers complimentary admission to the public for an evening of curated music, thoughtfully crafted drinks, and artistic appreciation and this month’s exhibit, “Three Dimensions” ends March 17. [Free with registration]

Alberta Ballet’s Hansel & Gretel  | Thursday | 2-7:30pm

Prepare for another world-class treat when Hansel & Gretel illuminates the charm of old-fashioned black-and-white movies, with the brilliant energy of a fantastical adventure. [Various]

The Taber-born country artist, Corb Lund is touring for the release of his latest album, El Viejo, and makes his way through Calgary before hitting the international stage. [$90+]

AUArts Gallery Crawl | Friday | 5:30-10pm 

The Alberta University of the Arts is hosting a campus-wide event to showcase its students' work to the Calgary community and invites everyone to this curated event to appreciate and celebrate the arts. [Free to attend]

Free Bachata Vibes | Friday | 7:30-9pm 

This free event is ideal for anyone looking to learn the rhythm of Bachata dance while connecting with others. Instructor Chad encourages all skill levels to join regardless of previous experience. [Free to register]

The Military Museums Foundation invites the public for an evening of guest speakers, refreshments, and honest discussions to reflect and focus on inclusion through a military lens and the unique perspective of military spouses. [$20]

Support this local live music venue on International Women’s Day by reserving your table for the LOVEBULLIES concert and dancing the night away. [No cover]

The Witch's Garden Market | Friday-Saturday | Various times 

The Renfrew Community Association and StarFly are hosting a free, all-ages market to celebrate Ostara with a variety of vendors, food trucks, and readers to entertain and be together in the community. [Free]

Cans for Cats Pop-up Bottle Drive | Saturday | 11am-3pm 

Donate empty returnable bottles, cans, and Tetra Paks to a good cause at this drive-thru bottle drive where contributions go towards the FRFA’s goal of keeping cats safe and healthy. [Free]

Growing Food to Feed Your Family | Saturday | 10am-3pm 

Greengate Garden Centre is hosting this super-informative live class where participants will learn useful tips for growing sustainable small gardens and how easy it is to get started. [$79]

A Shiny Question Virtual Workshop | Sunday | 1:30-3:30pm 

Join teacher and coach, Fran Watson, online for a two-hour workshop titled, “How to Make a Shiny Question that Moves You Past a Pesky Problem” where participants will learn the art of asking creative questions and utilizing a variety of perspectives to overcome challenges. [$37]

Pysanky Easter Egg Workshop | Sunday | 2-4pm 

Learn the art of creating your very own Pysanky egg with local Pysanky artist, Dee Larock in this workshop designed for all experience levels. [$35]

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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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