Calgary Events: September 26 - October 2

Home Show, Apple Fest, Orange Shirt Day, music and more

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Krista Sylvester
September 26, 2023

Happy Tuesday, friends. Welcome to this week’s edition of TWIC. We love being your personal tour guide to what’s happening this week around town and other things that we’ve got our eyes on.

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On our radar

🎸 Blue Jay Sessions: After a little summer break, the Blue Jay Sessions are happy to announce its return to The Prairie Emporium with music, food, and drinks on Oct 19.

🎼 Led Zeppelin: Houses of the Holy: Known for recreating the best of classic rock, Classic Albums Live is a fan-favourite series from Arts Commons Presents. The 23/24 season opens with Houses of the Holy on Oct 20.

👚 The semi-annual used clothing, toys, books, and equipment sale: The Twins, Triplets, and More Association of Calgary is hosting its fall sale on Oct 21 at 10am.

🎵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.

🍔 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 Bowness Road NW, on Dec 9 and 10.

Happening this week and weekend

Friday to Sunday | BMO Centre

It features a vibrant marketplace where you can shop for home-related products and services, experience stunning displays to help inspire your next home project, connect with industry experts, and enjoy informative presentations from renowned local and international home professionals.

Saturday | 9-10:30am | Fort Calgary

Commemorate residential school victims, honour survivors and their families, and commit to acting on reconciliation for Orange Shirt Day 2023.

Saturday and Sunday | 10am-5:30pm | Granary Road Market

As the weather begins to cool down, that's when the apple cider heats up at Granary Road with all of your favourites and some new additions you are sure to find a-peel-ing!

Pumpkins After Dark | Until Oct. 31 | 5-7pm

Explore the magical pathway of lit pumpkin sculptures and displays, with music, sounds and special effects with over 10,000+ hand-carved pumpkins, this one-of-a-kind walk-through experience is the must-see event of the fall season. [$16 and up]

Calgary Pop-Up Care Village | Wednesday |10am-4pm

A community festival for anyone experiencing difficulties such as poverty, food insecurity, and housing challenges. [Free]

Startup Canada Tour | Thursday | 8:30am

Connect with the Canadian entrepreneurship ecosystem at the BME Centre to build out your network, learn from industry experts, and apply that knowledge back into your early-stage business. [Various]

Canela High Tea | Thursday | 5-7pm

Canela’s high tea menu includes a variety of savoury sandwiches and rolls, scones with a selection of jams and whipped butter, and a variety of sweet pastries perfect for two. [$43]

Night Light at Victoria Park | Thursday to Saturday | 6-11pm

Grab your friends or family and join the Victoria Park BIA for a celebration of light and art! [Free]

Farm Fridays | Friday | 1-4pm

Volunteering at the Highfield Farm means many hands makes for light work. Get out and enjoy the weather before winter! [Free]

Seed Saving Class | Saturday | 2-4pm

Why buy seeds when you can harvest them? Learn how to conduct fall cleanup to produce heartier vegetables for next year’s crop at Hartell Homestead. [$20]

A Fond Farewell Roller Skate | Saturday | 6-8:30pm

A Pop-Up Roller Rink event as the organization says goodbye to its current location and moves into a new one. [$14 and up]

Calgary Guitar Show | Sunday | 10am-4pm

Fantastic and memorable show and sale of the very best vintage, custom, and handmade guitars, amps, and pedals available. Special areas will be available to try before you buy. [$10]

Culture Fest | Sunday | 12-6pm

CultureFest is a free event at Genesis Community Wellness Centre that features music, dance, food, and cultural performances from around the world. [Free]

Bath Bombs and Bubbly night | Sunday | 6-7:30pm

Full access to Without Co’s apothecary means you have endless options for your bath bombs. Leave the workshop with 10 handmade bombs ($70 retail value), their coveted recipe, and tips so you can create at home! [$60]

Soupalicious Calgary | Monday | 11am

Celebrate the harvest season with Highfield Farm. Sample soups, dance to the music, grab a local brew, take a tractor ride, and more all in support of improving food security in Calgary. [$15]

Wild Basket Making Workshop | Monday | 12:30pm

Learn how to make wild baskets at Bowness Soapworks with owner and adventurer Melba Seto. [$155]

The Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra and narrators Bianca Miranda and Keshia Cheesman bring Dr. Seuss’ beloved children’s book to life with music by Lorenzo Palomo in this magical performance for the whole family. [$38+]

Learn to write a memorable travel story with expertise from Elizabeth Haynes, author of the forthcoming travel memoir Food for the Journey: A Life in Travel. [Free]

Join Cold Garden for a crafty event making Thanksgiving felt bunting ahead of the holiday. [$20]

Ongoing

Laughs on Tap | Tuesday | 7:30pm

Hosted by the talented Ben Dyck, enjoy tasteful comedy and beer at Revival Brewcade every Tuesday evening. [$5.83]

Lunch Without Lunch | Wednesday | 12-1pm

Curious about what's happening in the province’s tech industry? Join the weekly virtual networking meetup to keep your pulse on the community. [Free]

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. [$10]

Don’t miss the dynamic show about an endearingly 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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