Calgary Events: Nov. 27- Dec. 3

Dear readers, it’s the last week of November already and our list of events this week brings us right into December. Can you believe Christmas is just one month away? Scroll down for all the holiday events and more!

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 few weeks

🎁 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.

🎄 StoryBook Theatre’s One Christmas Carol: This family-friendly holiday classic is back and screen performer Natascha Girgis returns as the show’s narrator. Dec 8-23 at the Beddington Theatre Arts Centre.

🎅 Studio Bell After Hours: Sleigh the Night Away with Drag Superstar Tynomi Banks, Joanna Magik, and DJ Pump in this yuletide celebration with lights dimmed, beats turned up, and a ho-ho-whole lot of holiday cheer. Dec 14 at Studio Bell.

January is just around the corner

🤣 Comedian Adam Tiller: Based out of Seattle, this standup comedian who was a Seattle International Comedy Competition semi-finalist is bringing his act to Calgary. Jan 6-11 at The Comedy Cave.

🪲 Beetlejuice: Based on Tim Burton’s dearly beloved film, this 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. Jan 7-12 at the Jubilee.

👨‍🎤 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.

Happening this week and weekend

🎭️ Broadway’s The Book of Mormon

Until Sunday | The Jubilee | Various times

The New York Times calls this nine-time Tony award-winning production “the best musical of this century” and The Washington Post says, “it is the kind of evening that restores your faith in musicals.”

🎁 Saskatoon Farm Christmas Festival

Friday to Sunday | Saskatoon Farm | Check daily hours

Watch Saskatoon Farm transform into a winter wonderland as the joy of the season takes over the market with local vendors and Christmas cheer.

🎤 HYPROV: Improv Under Hypnosis: Comedian Colin Mochrie and hypnotist Asad Mecci

Saturday | Grey Eagle Event Centre | 8pm

Comedian Colin Mochrie and hypnotist Asad Mecci come together for a quirky combination of comedy under hypnosis that makes for a night filled with laughter and unexpected twists and surprises.

Bottlescrew Bill’s Trivia | Wednesday | 7pm

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

Winter Parka Sale at BMO Centre | Wednesday to Friday | Check daily times

Get ready to snag discounts of up to 70% on women’s, men’s, and kids’ parkas, lightweight jackets, and accessories at this three-day sale.

University District Holiday Market | Thursday | 5-9pm

Get into the festive spirit as Central Commons Park transforms into a winter wonderland with local vendors, live entertainment, and the popular outdoor skating rink!

Blue Jay Sessions | Thursday and Friday | 6-10:30pm

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. 

The Screaming Goats Collective double bill | Thursday to Saturday, 7:30pm and Sunday 2pm

Told through the powerful mediums of circus and storytelling, In the Fire and Fish at the Bottom of the Sea examine relationships, grief, and healing through the use of unique circus apparatuses.  

Under $200 Art Show | Thursday-Sunday | Various times

The Under $100 Art Show is introducing a brand new concept with 50 of the top selling artists to showcase their work. Bigger pieces, all originals.

Calgary Opera: The Witty Squirrel | Thursday to Dec 8 | Various times

An orphaned squirrel promises to prepare a feast for the King and his court in exchange for the gift of a set of golden teeth. What could go wrong?

A Christmas Carol | Friday to Dec 29 | Various times

The classic tale of Ebenezer Scrooge who is visited by three spirits who take him on a journey into his past, present, and future to show him the errors of his ways. Dickens’ classic holiday tale comes alive on the Theatre Calgary stage.

Inglewood Holiday Night Market | Friday and Saturday | 4-9pm

A modern market with locally sourced and handmade vendors selling diverse goods; from handmade crafts to vintage clothing, antiques and collectibles, artisan eats, and more.

Spruce Meadows International Christmas Market | Friday to Sunday | Check daily times

Shop 'til you drop at The Mom Market this Black Friday Weekend for amazing and talented local businesses in a curated market with no entry fee.

The Mom Market Black Friday at BMO Centre | Friday to Sunday | 7-9pm and 10am-4pm

Head to the BMO Centre for a fantastic lineup of more than 150 local vendors, rescue puppies to cuddle, food trucks to indulge in, flash tattoos, a $5,000 valued grand prize, and even a play zone for kids. The best part is, it’s free!

Granary Road Christmas Market | Friday to Sunday | 10am-4pm

Enjoy local vendors, wagon rides, hot chocolate and s’mores, Santa’s Holiday Brunch, Santa and alpaca photos, and festive indoor yoga.

On Stage With James Ehnes | Saturday | 7:30pm

Canada’s violin superstar James Ehnes performs Brahms’ rhapsodic beauty and boisterous verve of Violin Concerto in D Major with the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra.

Stocking Stuffer Holiday Walk/Run in Bowness | Sunday | 9:30-10:30am rolling start

A fun 5km-ish Christmas kick off event where you collect items along the route for your stockings. Upon completion everyone will receive a Christmas medal (that also doubles as a Christmas ornament), a donut from Hoopla Donuts, and a hot apple cider.

Calgary Video Game Collectors Show | Sunday | 10am-4pm

Head to the Acadia Recreation Centre for Calgary's largest video game market with more than 60 vendor tables of art and video games.

Calgary Flames host the Columbus Blue Jackets | Tuesday | 7pm

There won’t be a dry eye in the house for this game as the Gaudreau family will be flown in to be part of an evening honouring Johnny Gaudreau for the first time since he was killed by a drunk driver.

Ongoing

Vertigo Theatre’s Murder on the Links | Until 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.

Polar Express Holiday Train at Aspen Crossing | Until Dec 24 | Aspen Crossing | Check daily hours  

Step into the magic of the holiday season aboard the Polar Express, which is a fun-filled adventure, directly inspired by the hit movie. Grab your loved ones and throw on your favourite pajamas and embark on a journey to the North Pole.

StoryBook Theatre’s Disney’s Beauty and the Beast | Until Dec 29 | Beddington Theatre Arts Centre | Various times

This presentation of Beauty and the Beast promises to sweep families into a world of magic, romance, and heart. Behind the scenes, a dedicated production team of talented individuals has collaborated to bring this epic production to life.

Charlotte’s Web | Until Dec 29 | Various times

One of Alberta Theatre Projects’ most beloved productions returns to the stage this holiday season as audiences watch the heartwarming friendship between a pig named Wilbur and a spider named Charlotte.

Sippin’ Santa pop-up | Until Dec 31 | 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.

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 walk through the Cascade of Time Garden where you’ll witness a live Christmas story told by the animals of Banff National Park.

Calgary Zoolights | Until Jan 5 | Calgary Zoo/Wilder Institute

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.

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.

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun | Until 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.

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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