Calgary Events: September 19-25

Film festival, YYC Music Awards, Broadway musical, drag brunches, and more

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Krista Sylvester
September 19, 2023

Happy Tuesday, friends. Welcome back to another edition of TWIC, the newsletter equivalent of your neighbourhood coffee shop bulletin board.

Here’s your list of events happening around town this week and other things happening that we’ve got our eyes on.

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On our radar

🍸 House of Burton: For a limited time, visit this Beetlejuice-themed speakeasy and enjoy themed cocktails as well as an immersive, unique, distorted experience from Oct 4-31.

🐦 Birding on St. Patrick’s Island: Explore the wonderful world of birdwatching through a guided tour from Nature Calgary at St. Patrick’s Island on Oct 9.

🎶 Randy Bachman: The Guess Who and Bachman–Turner Overdrive legend is appearing live at Grey Eagle Event Centre on Oct 13.

🎸 The Doobie Brothers: The classic rock band has extended its 50th Anniversary Tour and will be making a stop at Scotiabank Saddledome on Oct 25.

🎤 Dinner at Harry’s House: Calling all Harry Styles enthusiasts! Enjoy a Harry Styles-themed brunch or dinner for two days only on Nov 18 and 19.

🍔 Brick Burger: Combining the world of LEGO and gourmet burgers, this innovative restaurant is coming to Calgary for two days! Visit the pop-up restaurant on Dec 9 and 10.

Happening this week and weekend

Sept 19-24 | Jubilee Auditorium

The electrifying new musical follows The Temptations' extraordinary journey from the streets of Detroit to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. With their signature dance moves and unmistakable harmonies, they rose to the top of the charts and the rest is history.

Sept 21 to Oct 1 | Globe Cinema

This 11-day showcase is celebrating 24 years and will include over 200 multi-genre feature and short films from Canada and around the world.

Sept 24 | Grey Eagle Event Centre

Shining a spotlight on artists from one of Canada’s most vibrant music scenes, the YYC Music Awards also feature live performances.

As the Calgary Zoo prepares new habitat for up to four polar bears, examine polar bears through the lens of performance with this interdisciplinary panel and presentations at Fort Calgary. [Free]

Mid-Autumn Festival | Until Saturday

In honour of Alberta Culture Day, the Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre is hosting a Multicultural Fall Festival with the theme of a major Chinese holiday, the Mid-Autumn Festival. [Free]

Commemorating National Day of Truth & Reconciliation with seven diverse Indigenous Artists, each presenting four art pieces at Southcentre Mall. [Free]

Carrie the Musical | Until Sept. 30

Based on the novel by Stephen King, this contemporary, revamped version of the 1988 musical of the same name follows Carrie White, a young woman who discovers she has telekinetic powers. The show takes place at Beddington Theatre Arts Centre. [$27-$30]

YYC Pizza Fest | Until Oct. 1

YYC Pizza Fest is an annual event with charity, community, and pizza crusts in mind. Each year, local participating restaurants craft an original recipe in a competition to be lauded as Calgary's best pizza.

Interrogation | Tuesday to Saturday | 7:30pm 

This play is presented by the Arab Canadian Theatre with English subtitles and features the story of unrequited love. It is showing at Engineered Air Theatre, Arts Commons. [$20-$40]

Calgary Concert Opera | Wednesday | 12pm 

This performance at Cathedral Church of the Redeemer will include excerpts from their upcoming performances of Cilea’s Adriana Lecouvruer. [Free]

Indigenous Night Market | Wednesday | 2-10pm

Celebrate creativity and culture at this night market with handcrafted goods, music and dance performances and more at Fort Calgary. [$6.66+]

Jinjer | Wednesday | 7pm 

This groove metal unit out of Ukraine will hit the stage at MacEwan Hall at University of Calgary with their blend of post-hardcore and dealth/progressive/nu-metal. [$40]

Taylor’s Version | Thursday to Sunday

A play about friends making fun of their exes, adventuring through their love stories, and getting ready to go out. Showtimes vary at the Big Secret Theatre, Arts Commons. [$33]

Oliver Miguel Quinteto | Friday and Saturday

Best known for his contemporary saxophone sound, multi-instrumentalist Oliver Miguel is treating his fans to two nights of performances at Alvin’s Jazz Club. [$10]

Calgary Cat Festival and Market | Friday and Saturday 

Celebrate all things cat at the TELUS Convention Centre in support of animal rescues. There will be a cat art show and more. [$10-$25]

Pumpkins After Dark | Friday until Oct. 31

Pumpkins After Dark is Canada’s award-winning outdoor Halloween event. Featuring over 10,000+ hand-carved pumpkins, this one-of-a-kind walk-through experience is the must-see event of the fall season at Winsport. [Starting at $15.95]

In partnership with Cabaret Calgary, this brunch is hosted by Karla Marx and will feature guest performances by Smother Theresa, Holtasoli, Tangerine Dream, Noble Oney, and Comrade Yulia Borscht. [$16.29]

Best of Kin Social birthday bash | Saturday | 11am to midnight

Music, new brews and food, what could be better? Celebrate this milestone with your friends at Best of Kin. [Free]

Ije Live with Perpie | Saturday | 6pm 

Award-winning artist Perpie presents this soulful, jazz and classical representations of her immersive concert series at the Bella Concert Hall.

Clicquot Trio | Saturday | 7:30pm 

The trio will be joined by Amanda Hillestad and will perform popular standards Night and Day, Cheek to Cheek, What a Wonderful World and more at the Cardel Theatre. [$30]

Tour De Force: Cheng + Cello | Saturday | 7:30pm 

Cllist Bryan Cheng brings his brilliant virtuosity and singing tone to Camille Saint-Saëns’ enchanting Cello Concerto No. 1 at Jack Singer Concert Hall, Arts Commons. [$49-$146]

Quantum Space Night | Saturday | 8-11pm

Space Night will feature access to an array of telescopes and attendees have the opportunity to look through the telescopes and astronomers will be on hand to answer questions. The event takes place at 210 Avenue, West Priddis. [$10+]

Bridal Expo | Sunday | 10am to 5pm

Over 100 of Calgary's best wedding experts will be showcasing the latest trends in bridal fashion, flowers, cakes, photography, invitations and so much more at the Calgary TELUS Convention Centre. [Starting at $29]

Ongoing

Laughs on Tap | Tuesdays | 7:30pm

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

Fort Calgary Stories | Wednesday to Sunday | 1pm

Join Fort Calgary for a one-hour outdoor walking tour that explores Fort Calgary’s 40 beautiful parklands and teaches you about the layered stories rooted in the site. The tour takes place at 1pm every Wednesday to Sunday, except Sept 23 and 24.

Don’t miss the thrilling show KOOZA as an endearing yet naïve clown looking for his place in the world. Catch the show under the Big Top at Stampede Park. [$54+]

Join the Boo Crew at Calaway Park this Fall and take a stroll through Hallotown as well as enjoy some special edition adventures! [$34+]

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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