Calgary Events: November 7-13

Shania Twain, taboo sex show, Flames games, and Christmas markets

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Krista Sylvester
November 07, 2023

Happy Tuesday, friends. Welcome to this week’s edition of TWIC and what a lovely week of weather considering it’s early November. There is lots on tap this week so we hope you enjoy the newsletter! Let us know what you think in our poll at the bottom.

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On our radar

🎥 Calgary Justice Film Festival: The 18th annual lineup consists of 13 documentary films from Canada and around the world from Nov 17-19 at The Globe Theatre.

🎭 Hadestown: This Broadway Across Canada winner of eight 2019 Tony Awards is coming to the city Nov 21-26. Hadestown invites audiences on a hell-raising journey to the underworld and back.

🍸 Tinseltown: The Christmas Speakeasy: SunnyCider Bar & Kitchen is serving up all of your favourite festive goodies from Nov 23 to Dec 24.

🎄 University District’s two holiday-edition night markets: On Nov 30 and Dec 7, University District is hosting night markets with free public ice skating, live entertainment, and more than 35 local vendors to shop from.

🍸 Glow Calgary: From Dec 7 to 31 at the Nutrien Western Event Centre, enjoy festive attractions and an indoor light garden illuminated by millions of twinkling bulbs.

🎶 The Andy Kim Christmas: After last year’s sold-out event, The Andy Kim Christmas in support of the National Music Centre is coming back to Studio Bell on Dec 14 and 15.

Happening this week and weekend

Friday-Sunday | Various times | BMO Centre

The Taboo Everything To Do With Sex Show provides an upscale adult playground dedicated to enhancing lifestyles, encouraging romance, personal betterment and all things Taboo.

Saturday | 7:30pm | Scotiabank Saddledome

Canadian country music star is bringing her Queen of Me tour to the Dome as she tours across the country.

Tuesday | 7pm | Scotiabank Saddledome

Hopefully, the Flames can turn their season around with this home game match against the Predators at the Dome.

Laughs on Tap | Tuesday | 7:30pm

Hosted by the talented Ben Dyck, enjoy tasteful comedy and beer at Revival Brewcade every Tuesday evening. [$6]

Bruce Springsteen | Wednesday | 7:30pm

Legendary American singer-songwriter Bruce Springsteen rocks Calgary’s Scotiabank Saddledome and he’s surely bringing all of his hits and more. [$122+]

JazzYYC Canadian Festival | Thursday-Sunday | Various times

The JazzYYC Canadian Festival returns with four days of some of the greatest Canadian jazz musicians playing at venues including Ironwood Stage and Grill, Devonian Gardens, Bella Concert Hall, and King Eddy. [Various prices]

And for a more affordable, family-friendly hockey game, check out the WHL Hitmen take on the Edmonton Oil Kings at home. [$18+]

Homegrown country superstars Paul Brandt and Terri Clark are teaming up to entertain Calgarians at the Jubilee with an intimate evening of songs and stories. [$65]

Free Walking Tour of Calgary | Saturday | 10am-1pm

Meet at the Calgary Tower for a free three-hour walking tour that shows you some of the best sights downtown has to offer. [Free but tips encouraged]

Local artists from the Southern Alberta Art Alliance will present their original work at the group’s annual fall art show featuring varied mediums and styles. [Free]

Free Public Skate Remembrance Day | Saturday | 1-2:15pm

Grab the skates and bring the family to either Jimmy Condon Arena or Murray Copot Arena for a free skate. [Free]

Calgary National Bank Challenger | Until Sunday | 10am-4pm

Catch these tennis pros competing on the court live in person at the Calgary National Bank Challenger. [Various]

A wide variety of unique homemade baking, handmade and Scandinavian crafts, toys, woodworking, knitting, painting, dolls, cards, jewellery, pottery, and much more! [$1]

KISS has been known for decades as one of the most iconic rock concerts so you’re not going to want to miss this one! [$69+]

The Calgary Youth Orchestra will perform one of the most transcendental and profound masterpieces in the orchestral repertoire: Symphony No. 9 by Anton Bruckner. [$18]

John Crist is one of today’s fast-rising stand-up comedians, with more than one billion video views, four million fans on social media and sold-out shows from coast to coast. [$54-$91]

Calgary European Film Festival | Until Sunday | Various times

The Calgary European Film Festival features 20+ films from across the European countries you can watch at the Globe Cinema or online. All productions include English subtitles. [$15]

The star of the long-running Whose Line Is It, Anyway?, and master hypnotist Asad Mecci are bringing their tour to the Jack Singer Concert Hall on Nov 13. [$42-$62]

2-Day Circus & Theatre Camp | Monday-Tuesday | 8:30am-4:30pm

Join Calgary Young People Theatre and Green Fools for a two-day camp for youth who can learn the ins and outs of circus and theatre experiences.

Ongoing

Millarville Christmas Market | Until Nov 12 | Thursday-Sunday

Enjoy festive food trucks, music, reindeer viewing, photos with Santa and so many of your favourite seasonal vendors as well as many new vendors.

Theatre Calgary Presents Made in Italy | Until Nov 11 | Various times

A semi-autobiographical tale, Made in Italy is a comedic chronicle of the generational differences in an immigrant family as they recall their experiences in 1970s Jasper, Alberta. [Various prices]

Stage West’s An Evening With Groucho | Until Nov 12 | Various times

There are just a few days left to enjoy award-winning actor and director Frank Ferrante’s acclaimed portrayal of legendary comedian Groucho Marx at Stage West. [Various prices]

PowerUP Ready Info Session | Various dates until Nov 20 | Various times

The YWCA Calgary is offering free online sessions to women who are looking to start or scale up their businesses. This government-funded program intends to create new business opportunities for women. [Free]

Topp Gunn: A Maverick Musical | Until Jan 13 | Various times | 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.

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