The Play That Goes Wrong
When: On now until September 29
A drama society comes together to put on a murder-mystery production — what could go wrong? The answer, it turns out, is plenty, resulting in a hilarious play-within-a-play to kick off Theatre Calgary’s latest season.
Arts Commons, Max Bell Theatre, theatrecalgary.com
Chinatown Lantern Festival
When: September 13
In addition to its beautiful displays of lights and lanterns, the Chinatown Lantern Festival features local vendors, booths and food trucks. Hosted by Calgary’s Chinatown Business Improvement Association, this festival is free to the public and is sure to delight all of Calgary.
2 Avenue S.W. and Daqing Square, calgarychinatown.com
WildDogs International Screendance Festival
When: September 13 to 15
This fifth annual festival showcases international works of dance, movement, image and video, presented online and live, in-theatre from Sept. 13 to 15 at Decidedly Jazz Danceworks.
DJD Dance Centre, 111 12 Ave. S.E., wilddogs.ca
Easy Days
When: September 14
Head to the RiverWalk in East Village for the final Easy Days event of the year. From 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., more than 40 vendors will be on-site selling jewellery, art, apparel and more.
RiverWalk Plaza, @easydaysyyc
The Calgary Cat Festival and Market
When: September 14 and 15
If you love cats, then this is the event for you. At this two-day festival and market, pet owners and feline enthusiasts can expect cat-focused vendors, cat adoption booths, performances, a jigsaw puzzle competition and more.
The Westin Calgary, 320 4 Ave. S.W., calgarycatfest.com