Do
Run the Original St. Patrick’s Day Road Race
March 15
Join hundreds of runners for Calgary’s first big road race of the year, open to all skill levels. After you cross the finish line, stick around for pizza, Village Brewery beer, prizes and medals, all in support of the Calgary Roadrunners Club and Diabetes Canada.
Tackle the Calgary Tower Climb Challenge
Every Tuesday in March from 4 to 7 p.m.
Take on the 802 Challenge and conquer all 802 steps of Calgary’s iconic tower. Feel the burn as you climb, then catch your breath at the top with panoramic views that make every step worth it. Whether you’re in it for the workout or the view, this is the one climb every Calgarian should try at least once.
calgarytower.com/802-challenge
Attend the Calgary Underground Film Festival
April 16 to 26
The Calgary Underground Film Festival (CUFF) is back for its 23rd year, lighting up the Globe Cinema with a week of bold indie films from cult horror to comedy, along with the annual cereal cartoon party. Meet the filmmakers behind the stories, catch panels and live script reads and experience the festival that’s been showcasing a roster of rarely seen films for more than two decades.
Wear Your Best Costume to Calgary Expo
April 23 to 26
Calgary Expo returns with four days of creativity and community at Stampede Park. Wander rows of artists’ booths, meet comic creators and voice actors, and see panels with stars from your favourite shows and films. From stormtroopers to superheroes, anime icons to horror legends, the costumes alone are worth the trip.
See
Les Misérables
March 4 to 8
One of the world’s most popular musicals makes its way to the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium. Experience the powerful songs, breathtaking staging and timeless story of love and sacrifice in this touring production of Les Misérables.
calgary.broadway.com/shows/les-miserables
The Barber of Seville
April 18, 19 and 24
Get ready to laugh as comedy, romance and a bit of chaos take over the Calgary Opera stage. With quick wit, soaring voices and a cast of characters who will keep you guessing, it’s a night of many twists.
calgaryopera.com/the-barber-of-seville
Listen
Gamesymphonic with Eímear Noone
March 28
Music brings video games to life. It sets the mood, builds tension and makes every victory hit a little harder. Join the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra and award-winning composer and conductor Eímear Noone for a night celebrating the soundtracks that define gaming. Hear her powerful music from World of Warcraft and gaming favourites from other composers, including The Legend of Zelda and Halo.
Let’s Talk Gardening Podcast
Join Meryl Coombs of Spruce It Up Garden Centre for green-thumb inspo on Let’s Talk Gardening. Listeners can call in during the live broadcast from 9 to 11 a.m. Sundays on QR770. Or listen anytime on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to learn tips for keeping plants happy.
