Calgary Events: October 31-November 6

Film fest, free concert, new dinner theatre show, and more

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Krista Sylvester
October 31, 2023

Happy Tuesday, friends. Welcome to this week’s edition of TWIC. How are you enjoying the snow? Good thing there are a lot of indoor events to enjoy over the next week! Let us know what you think of the newsletter in our poll at the bottom. Stay warm and Happy Halloween!

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On our radar

🚀 Oppenheimer Space Night 2023: The recent movie Oppenheimer explores the internal struggles of one of the most influential physicists in history. Jason Donev will discuss the movie, and the making of the atomic bomb, and there will be access to an array of telescopes on Nov 18.

🎭 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.

🐈 Fill-the-Van at MEOW Thrift: The MEOW Foundation van will be parked outside of MEOW Charity Thrift Shop on Nov 25 for a Fill-the-Van donation drive seeking cat care items (canned & dry food, litter) and cleaning supplies (bleach, paper towel, etc.).

🐕  AARCS Holiday Market: Join AARCS for a two-day holiday market on Dec 1 and 2 where you can start shopping early while supporting local businesses all for a good cause!

🎄 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.

🎙️ An Evening with David Spade: The Owen Hart Foundation presents comic David Spade featuring Bobby Myamoto and Katherine Blanford on Nov 4. Tickets are available now.*

*Sponsored listing

Happening this week and weekend

Wednesday-Jan 13 | 6:30pm | Jubilations

Tickets are already being snapped up for Jubilations Dinner Theatre’s latest, which takes audiences on a ride on the Highway to the Danger Zone with its parody spin on the fighter jet franchise. Enjoy a three-course dinner while being entertained!

Thursday | 7pm | Mac Hall at U of C

The TD Music Connected Series featuring free concerts is back and tickets will go fast so snap yours up now for this free night of music.

Friday-Nov 12 | Various times | The Globe Theatre

The Calgary European Film Festival invites movie lovers to the best of European cinema for the 12th anniversary of the event. Some films can also be streamed online.

Mayor Jyoti Gondek will be reading to kids at the Central Library and have a Halloween-themed event featuring stories, songs, and rhymes. [Free]

Halloween Hike Night | Tuesday | 8-10:30pm

Learn about and seek out nocturnal creatures on this 4-5km hike around the Weaselhead area. [$12 for adults]

Halloween Thriller Party | Tuesday | 10pm-3am

The Back Alley is hosting a Halloween Thriller Party with prizes for the best male and female costumes. [$10]

LEGO Bricks and Foundations | Wednesday | 5-7pm

Kids aged 5+ can make and take home one of seven fun buildable toys with gear-driven functions in this free event hosted by University District Staples. [Free but registration required, as there are limited spots.]

Jack Singer Concert Hall is presenting a screening of this classic film on the big screen featuring a live eight-piece orchestra performance of the original score. [$46+]

Hosted by the Deerfoot Inn & Casino, there’s an opportunity to hear a variety of impactful stories from a diverse group of leaders and network. [$31]

Comedian Kevin Stobo | Friday-Sunday | Various times

Kevin started his comedy career right out of high school in Banff, Alberta as he went on to win Edmonton’s Funniest New Comic weeks after graduation. Since then, this Alberta-favourite has become a crowd-pleasing force to be reckoned with across the country with his friendly, relatable style of comedy.

Women's Fall Fest | Friday | 6-8:30pm

Join virtually or in person for an opportunity to network and meet great women, many of whom own their own businesses. This event includes vendors, networking, door prizes, and more. [$12]

Dress to impress for this free night of Latin entertainment and dance at the Rec Room. [Free but registration required]

4th Annual Winter Pottery Sale | Saturday | 10am-4pm

Hosted at the Marda Loop Community Centre featuring over 20 unique and talented potters and their creations. [Free]

Pursuing Passions with Anthony Morgan | Saturday | 7:30-8:30pm

The Calgary Public Library is hosting Anthony Morgan to explore and reflect on his career and his new position with CBC as co-host of The Nature of Things. [Free but reserve your spot]

Mutts, Meows, and Martinis Gala | Saturday | 7pm-12am

Support AARCS at the Grey Eagle Casino for this spectacular gala that combines all of your favourite things. [$60+]

Workshop Theatre Presents: Dracula | Until Saturday | Various times

This adaptation restores the suspense and seduction of Bram Stoker’s classic novel to the stage. Rich with both humour and horror, this play paints a wickedly theatrical picture of Stoker’s famous vampire.

Train of Terror | Until Saturday | 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]

Dia De Muertos | Sunday | 1-6:30pm

Join Casa Mexico and Arts Commons for some free family fun to celebrate Día de Muertos, the Day of the Dead Festival. [Free]

Book Launch “In River Cardinal" | Sunday | 12:30-3:30pm

Tony Del Degan launches his new horror novella at the cSpace in Marda Loop, which will include an interview with Q&A, food and beverage, along with a raffle, and more. [Reserve a free spot]

The Social Innovation Breakfast Club is hosting Jon MacConnell to share his story with Buoyancy Works, a wellness tech and behavioural insights company. [Free]

Ongoing

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]

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]

Share a meal with fellow veterans and their families and learn what is happening at the Veterans Association Food Bank. [Free]

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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