Calgary Events: November 28 - December 5

All the Christmas concerts, winter festivals, fundraisers, markets, and more

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Krista Sylvester
November 28, 2023

Happy Tuesday, friends. Welcome to this week’s edition of TWIC! There are a lot of fun events on the calendar so let’s just get right to it. We hope you enjoy the newsletter and let us know what you think in our poll at the bottom. Have a good week!

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On our radar

⛸️ Rumi at Wonderland: Taking place on Dec 10 at ATCO Park, Winter Wonderfest promises to be every bit magical and fun for the whole family.

🎶 Hullelujah: This year's event is on Dec 7 and promises to be a captivating blend of wonderful music, delightful food, and live entertainment featuring Paul Brandt with proceeds going to #NotInMyCity.

🎄 Glow Calgary: Enjoy the sight of more than a million twinkling bulbs at this illuminated festive indoor light garden at the Nutrien Western Event Centre from Dec 7-31.

🤶 Naughty… but Nice: Xmas!: Forte Musical Theatre Guild’s popular Naughty… but Nice: Xmas! is bringing its risque holiday fun back for the final year at cSPACE from Dec 6-23.

🎸 Drake Milligan concert: Country artist Drake Milligan is celebrating his return to Canada with a stop at Calgary’s Ranchman’s on Dec 8.

🎶 The Andy Kim Christmas: Better snap your seats up for The Andy Kim Christmas event before they sell out for this Dec 14 and 15 event in support of the National Music Centre at Studio Bell.

🪩 Canada’s Drag Race: The Official Tour: Tickets are now on sale for this tour and it’s making a stop in Calgary on Feb 24, featuring performances from winners, judges, and more. Sashay!

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Happening this week and weekend

Starts Thursday | SunnyCider Bar & Kitchen

A local cidery is morphing into Tinseltown with a Christmas-themed experience featuring a festive cocktail list created in tandem with Confluence Distilling. The $15 ticket gets you a 90-minute experience with holiday music and decor as well as a drink. Use CODE CITIZEN10 to book your tickets for 10% off. From Nov 30 until Dec 30.

Friday | 5:30-8pm | cSpace Marda Loop

Have fun, socialize, create art, and stand a chance to win prizes all for a very good cause to raise money for free arts-based mental health programming and workshops for youth in vulnerable situations.

On until March 3 | Various times | Glenbow at the Edison

This landmark exhibition of Inuit mid-century printed textiles is now on display at Glenbow’s satellite gallery, Glenbow at The Edison.

With Bells On | Starts today | Various times

Catch this holiday comedy written by drag artiste Darrin Hagen at The Studio at Vertigo Theatre. The show will run Tuesday to Sunday until Dec 17. [$25-$35]

The University District is hosting a night market with free public ice skating, live entertainment, and more than 35 local vendors to shop from at Central Commons Park.

Pull Up | Thursday | 5pm

This networking mixer is presented by the Black Arts & Culture Council and Innovate Calgary and is calling all Calgary Black creatives, innovators, and visionaries to attend for an evening of insights, connections, and support at the Engineered Air Theatre. [$15]

Wreck City Documentary | Thursday | 7pm

In celebration of Wreck City’s 10-year anniversary, Alberta University of the Arts is holding a screening of the Wreck City documentary and discussion. [Free]

This show will feature a variety of performances from spoken word to Flamenco, burlesque, drag, and more featuring artists of Mohkinstsis. [$25-$30]

The Secret Starling | Thursday and Friday | Various times

This family-friendly dance and theatre performance by youth from across Calgary centres around one ballet slipper, one poisonous secret, and one daring adventure to find family at the DJD Dance Centre. [$15-$25]

Tribute to Tony Bennett | Friday | 8pm

Angela Verbrugge along with a trio of Calgary’s top jazz musicians have put together this tribute to Tony Bennett at Asylum for Art. [$18-$23]

Handel’s Messiah | Friday and Saturday | 7:30pm Friday, 2:30pm Saturday

This Christmas tradition from the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra returns this year at the Jack Singer Concert Hall. [$49-$147]

International Christmas Market  | Friday to Sunday | Various times

Browse a wide selection of handmade crafts, artisanal goods, and delicious treats from local businesses, all while being surrounded by the sounds of carollers, live music, and exquisite gift ideas at Spruce Meadows. [$10-$15]

May We All: A Country Musical | Friday to Sunday | Various times

A musical about spirit and sense of community featuring songs by Florida Georgia Line, Kenney Chesney, Miranda Lambert, Dolly Parton, and more at The Grand. [$40]

Kaley Kinjo | Saturday | 10am

Japanese-Canadian singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Kaley Kinjo will perform alongside brunch service at Asylum for Art. [Donation]

This bazaar brings together local senior artisans and vendors with the Calgary community. The market will feature handcrafted gifts including handmade heirloom quilts at Prince of Peace. [Free]

Warm Winter Wishes Concert | Saturday | 2pm

The Concino Chorus and Collaborative Arts Society have put together this choral Christmas concert with Cheryle Chagnon-Greyeyes and The Classical Guitar Society of Calgary Orchestra at Fish Creek United Church. [$15-$20]

Home Alone | Saturday | 2pm

Fort Calgary’s Burnswest Theatre is holding a screening of the ultimate holiday classic Home Alone. [$12]

A Charlie Brown Christmas | Saturday | 4pm and 6pm

The Claire Butler Trio will play the soundtrack of Charlie Brown’s Christmas live with the children’s choir from Montessori School of Calgary at the Engineered Air Theatre. [$25-$35]

CSIF Stinger Awards | Saturday | 7pm

The Calgary Independent Film Community’s annual CSIF Stinger Awards will take place at the Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre. [$25]

Buzz Brass | Saturday | 7:30pm

This Christmas concert will have all the classics you love played through trumpet, horn, and trombone at the High River United Church. [$35-$40]

Wildflower Arts Salon & Sale | Sunday | 10am-4pm

The 13th annual art salon and sale will feature ceramics, watercolour paintings, acrylic paintings, fibre arts, mixed media, jewelry, and glass from over 20 artists at Wildflower Arts Centre. [Free]

Morning Glory Burlesque Brunch | Sunday | 11am-2pm

Enjoy an afternoon of burlesque and brunch at The Attic Bar + Stage with Cabaret Calgary. There will be a vegan brunch menu, $5 mimosas and performances to spice up your Sunday. [$15]

This Christmas concert at Webber Academy Performing Arts Theatre celebrates the centennial of the Naval Reserve and of the HMCS Tecumseh. Donations for the Veterans Association Food Bank will be accepted at the door. [Free]

It’s a Wonderful Life | Sunday | 2pm

Fort Calgary’s Burnswest Theatre is holding a screening of It’s a Wonderful Life. [$12]

Instruments in Dialogue | Sunday | 4pm

Listen to a South Indian wind/reed instrument Nadaswaram, along with violin and a percussion mrudangam in the carnatic style of Indian classical music at Dome Theatre. [$30]

Ongoing

Granary Road’s Christmas Market | On Sat, Sun until Dec 17 | Granary Road Market

Celebrate the holidays with Christmas carols, decorated trees, lights, and festive photos with Santa and the alpacas at Granary Road’s Christmas Market.

Once Upon A Christmas | Until Dec 17 | Heritage Park Historical Village

Enjoy classic indoor and outdoor Christmas activities such as horse-drawn wagon rides, visits with Santa, crafts, music, and more from 10am to 4pm on Saturdays and Sundays.

All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914  | Until Dec 23 | Rosebud Theatre

Rosebud Theatre in Rosebud, AB presents this remarkable true story of the Christmas truce of 1914, an extraordinary night of camaraderie, music, and above all peace, told in the words and songs of the men who lived it.

Sippin' Santa Pop-Up | Until Dec 31 | Ricardo’s Hideaway

Ricardo’s Hideaway is transformed into a wildly-decorated space with festive cocktails, a mouthwatering menu, and delicious deals.

Zoolights | Until Jan 7 | Calgary Zoo

Zoolights features more than one million lights, close to 250 light figures, and an arctic aurora theme.

Topp Gunn: A Maverick Musical | Until Jan 13 | Jubilations

Jubilations Dinner Theatre’s latest takes audiences on the Highway to the Danger Zone with its parody spin on the fighter jet franchise. Enjoy a three-course dinner while being entertained!

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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