Calgary Events: Nov. 13-19

Sippin' Santa cocktails, Zoolights, and holiday night markets

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Krista Sylvester
November 13, 2024

Dear readers, it might only be the midway point of November but the Christmas holiday events are already popping up and there’s no end in sight until the New Year so we hope you enjoy! Scroll down and see what’s going on in the city this week.

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 quick peek at the next couple of weeks

🎥 CUFF.Docs Documentary Film Festival: This year’s edition of the festival boasts 16 features and nine shorts over five days. The lineup has just been unveiled so check out the list here and our picks. Nov 20-24 at the Globe.

🎭️ StoryBook Theatre’s Disney’s Beauty and the Beast: This production promises to sweep families into a world of magic, romance, and heart. Nov 22 to Dec 29 at the Beddington Theatre Arts Centre.

🎸 Blue Jay Sessions: This two-night series features holiday decor and holiday-inspired eats, drinks, and nightly lineups of Alberta singer-songwriters sharing their songs and stories—and a few holiday tunes too, of course! Nov 28-29 at the Prairie Emporium.

In December

🎤 The Andy Kim Christmas: The legendary Andy Kim leads a star-studded lineup of Canadian musicians in support of NMC's charitable initiatives, with all proceeds benefitting music and education programs. Dec 13 at the National Music Centre.

🎁 Holiday Market Collective: With more than 155 artisans, including 35% new and budding artists, there’s something for everyone at this seasonal favourite local market. Dec 6-8 and Dec 13-15 at the BMO Centre.

Happening this week and weekend

Friday and Saturday | Inglewood | 4-9pm

It’s the first weekend of two (also Nov 29 and 30) that you can enjoy the Inglewood Holiday Night Market and shop a variety of locally sourced and handmade vendors selling diverse goods, including handmade crafts, vintage clothing, antiques and collectibles, artisan eats, and more.

Friday-Jan 5 | Calgary Zoo/Wilder Institute | Various times

Experience the magic of twinkling lights and dazzling displays after hours and enjoy family-friendly ice skating, axe throwing, delicious treats, animal facts, and more at this annual holiday classic.

Monday-Dec 31 | Ricardo’s Hideaway | Check daily hours

This festive pop-up offers extravagant Christmas-themed cocktails in an elaborately-decorated, tropical setting at this 17th Ave bar that is known for its rum. Try cocktails such as the Jingle Bird, Merry Spritzmas, Sugar Plum Mai Tai, and A Snowball's Chance in Hilo, which is definitely made to share.

Trivia night is free at this downtown pub so grab some friends and test your knowledge.

Lemon Light Up Fundraiser | Thursday | 6:30-9:30pm

The Westley Hotel and the Love for Lewiston Foundation is hosting the third annual Lemon Light Up event to raise money to purchase equipment for a child with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). Nov 14 at the Westley Hotel.

Millarville Christmas Market | Thursday-Sunday | Various times

Capture the magic of Christmas with food trucks, music, photos with Santa, face painting and so many new and popular seasonal vendors.

Art Market Craft Sale | Thursday-Sunday | Various times

This year’s event is jam-packed with live bands, live demonstrations, hourly draws for gift certificates, and more at the Telus Convention Centre.

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun | Friday-Feb 2 | Various times

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. Nov 15 to Feb 2 at Stage West.

The Grape Escape | Friday and Saturday | 6-10pm

Sample everything from wine to spirits, and all the beer, seltzers and coolers in between. Don’t forget to bring your appetite, as there will be samples of appetizers, mains and desserts to satisfy.

Pauly Shore | Friday | 8pm

Comedian Pauly Shore brings his comedy tour to the Grey Eagle Casino and shares stories from his childhood and other highlights from his career.

Spruce Meadows International Christmas Market | Friday-Sunday | Various times

Get into the holiday spirit at the 2024 International Christmas Market with more than 300 local vendors offering unique gifts and handcrafted items, along with an incredible selection of festive food and drinks.

Precision Health & Longevity Summit 2024 | Saturday | Check schedule

Canada’s first Precision Health & Longevity Summit will feature top experts in genomics, aging, gut microbiome science and precision medicine, as well as offer groundbreaking insights into the future of healthcare and longevity.

Jerry Seinfeld | Saturday | 6pm

Jerry Seinfeld has been entertaining audiences with his witty observations of the mundane little wrinkles of life since he stepped up to the mic in 1976. Catch him live in Calgary.

Vertigo Theatre’s Murder on the Links | Saturday- Dec 21 | 7:30pm

A cast of six actors play over 30 roles in the Canadian premiere of this exhilarating and spirited adaptation of Christie’s classic mystery with her greatest and most beloved detective Hercule Poirot.

Bruce Springsteen | Saturday | 7:30pm

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band are back on tour and bringing their show to the Dome so don’t miss out.

Washboard Union | Sunday | 8pm

The Washboard Union: Grab the Wheel and Go Tour with special guests Kalsey Kulyk and The Prairie States taking over the Grey Eagle Casino.

Cultural Diversity Festival | Tuesday | 10am-3pm

Enjoy a free day of unity and fun with belly dancing, bhangra dancing, cornhole, art workshops, and Yahtzee! Register for lunch when you sign up for your activity.

Ongoing

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.

In Search of Christmas Spirit in Banff | Until Dec 31 | Various times

Is there anything more magical than Christmas in Banff National Park? Bundle up and a walk through the Cascade of Time Garden where you’ll witness a live Christmas story told by the animals of Banff National Park.

From Me to You: The Beatles in Canada 1964-1966 | Until Jan 5 | National Music Centre

A nostalgic tribute to the band's transformative years upon arriving in Canada for the first time, this display captures the cultural landscape of Canada in the 1960s, and the frenzied excitement of Beatlemania that swept across the country.

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.

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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