Calgary Events: October 24-30

Halloween events galore, ballet, rock concert, and more

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Krista Sylvester
October 24, 2023

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Happy Tuesday, friends. Welcome to this week’s edition of TWIC. Sadly, the colder weather is here but there is still so much to do around the city and we’ve got you covered! Don’t forget to let us know what you think of the newsletter in our poll at the bottom. Enjoy!

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On our radar

🎤 HYPROV: Improv Under Hypnosis: Colin Mochrie, 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.

📷 Andy Mann: From Summit to Sea: Award-winning adventure film and conservation photographer Andy Mann will be at the Arts Commons National Geographic Live Series on Nov 19 and 20.

🎭 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.

🎄 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.

🎶 A Jann Arden Christmas: Celebrate the holidays with Calgary’s own Jann Arden as she puts her unique spin on the classics you know and love. Mark the season like never before with a beloved artist and beautiful music.

🎙️ An evening with David Spade: The Owen Hart Foundation presents the night on Nov 4. Tickets available now.*

*Sponsored listing

Happening this week and weekend

Wednesday | 7:30pm | Scotiabank Saddledome

The classic rock band extended its 50th Anniversary Tour and is making a stop at Scotiabank Saddledome to entertain fans.

Friday to Sunday | 5pm | Heritage Park

Embrace the Halloween spirit while wearing your Halloween costume and enjoy the Ghouls’ Night Out bash for a spook-tacular evening for all ages. An adults-only version takes place on Thursday.

Sunday | 2pm | Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium

Get your tickets now for Folsom Prison Revisited, which tells the story of Johnny Cash before and after his iconic live performance in 1968.

Sleeping Beauty Alberta Ballet | Thursday to Saturday | 7:30pm, 2pm

A beloved story for the ages, Alberta Ballet performs the classic fairy tale that is destined to enchant ballet-goers of all ages. [$69+]

cSPACE Halloween with bFluid | Thursday | 5-9pm

Get your Halloween on with cSPACE’s latest showcase event at cSPACE Marda Loop. Warm yourself by the fire pits, go trick or treating, and engage with artists and organizations. [$25/$15/PWYC]

Join Aussie Rules for a family fun night to celebrate Halloween with games and prizes! [$10]

Oval After Dark | Thursday | 8-11pm

If you have older teens who love being scared (ages 16+), check out the Olympic Oval After Dark for the scariest ice in the world!

Mystery at the Museum | Friday | 5:30-8:30pm

Step back in time with The Military Museums Foundation to the swingin’ ’60s, as you immerse yourself in an unforgettable interactive evening of intrigue, deception, and murder! [$50, minimum four people]

This one-of-a-kind concert features some heartfelt roots, folk and rock favourites all while you support bringing more champions to more kids. [$16]

YouthLink Creepies & Crawlies | Friday and Saturday | 10am-4pm

YouthLink Calgary events are back and creepier than ever, just in time for Halloween with lots of fun family activities. [Free]

The Trellis Society Soiree | Saturday | 6pm-late

The evening will include a reception-style format, live music, elevated food and drinks, silent and live auctions, and WestJet Gift of Flight raffle. [$250]

Stand up comedy: NEMR | Saturday | 8pm

NEMR is a Lebanese/American Stand-Up Comedian credited with establishing and pioneering the stand-up comedy scene throughout the Middle East where he performs in English. [$42.50]

Menagerie Halloween | Saturday | 7pm

The ultimate old-school ADULT Halloween experience! Costume contests, retro games, treats and incredible tunes from across the decades! [$55]

From the Easel is a Calgary-based group of artists who are hosting an art sale to support the animals at the Alberta Animal Rescue Crew Society.

An evening of evocative melodies that paint a vivid picture of the prairies. Jessica unveils her latest masterpiece, "Prairie Dusk," an album deeply rooted in the sounds and narratives of the expansive landscapes. [$30]

Skate on the Spookiest Ice in the World for the annual Halloween Family Skate. Then, kids can collect a Halloween stamp card with all their favourite Halloween characters and redeem them for a bag of treats. [$4.75 kids, $7 adults]

oktSOBER Fest 2023 | Sunday | 2pm

Jack Singer Concert Hall is hosting the ultimate celebration of music, sobriety, and good vibes for Halloween. [Free/donation]

SPONSORED BY SEARCH PARTY

Search Party: Chaos at the Park

Your search for the perfect family game is over. Search Party: Chaos at the Park is an epic 3-D pop-up search-and-find adventure. 

The people of Chaos City amusement park are in trouble and it's up to you to follow the characters around the park to help answer questions and solve mysteries! 

Over the course of 15 missions, you'll sabotage mad scientists, help parkgoers find love, and more. With fun pop-up structures and a highly intricate board packed with hidden objects and kooky characters, including 300 hidden items, the whole family will have a blast. 

The game is perfect for players 8+, so parents, siblings, cousins, and friends can all get searching together. Find it at Walmart, Target, Amazon, and Relatable.com. 

Brought to you by What Do You Meme? Family, a Relatable brand.

Ongoing

A thrilling adaptation of the infamous Jekyll and Hyde tale. Four actors play multiple roles in this gothic horror classic. [Various prices]

Fall Days at Calgary Farmyard | Until Oct 29 | Fridays to Sundays

A fall trip to the Farmyard is an annual tradition for many families and friends. In addition to enjoying hours of fun on the farm, pumpkins are on display for photos and for purchase. [$22+]

The Dark Lady at Lunchbox Theatre | Until Oct 29 | Various times

The Dark Lady is a witty and sensual duet that reclaims the story of a fascinating woman who was almost lost to history—Emilia Bassano. [Various prices]

Train of Terror | Until Nov 4 | Various times

Aspen Crossing’s annual Halloween event, journey through a menacing maze of horror and then board a moving train on what’s sure to be the scariest haunting you will ever come across. [Various prices]

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

Award-winning actor and director Frank Ferrante brings his acclaimed portrayal of legendary comedian Groucho Marx to Stage West in this fast-paced production. Enjoy the buffet before the show! [Various prices]

That’s it!

Thanks for checking in this week. Hope you found something good to add to your calendar. If not, reply back and let us know what you’re looking for. Consider us your concierge to good times.

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