March 2024
Tuesday, March 19: Climb the stairs to the top of the Calgary Tower for the 802 Challenge (runs on March 19 and 26).
Wednesday, March 20: Check out Contemporary Calgary’s newest exhibition, Surface by Anton Ginzburg (runs March 13 to June 2).
Thursday, March 21: Celebrate the art of masks and puppetry during the Festival of Animated Objects (on now until March 24).
Friday, March 22: Revisit the ’60s at Broadway Across Canada’s production of Hairspray (runs from March 19 to 24).
Saturday, March 23: Head to the Saddledome to watch a Calgary Hitmen game.
Sunday, March 24: Dine at a new Japanese hand roll bar in East Village.
Monday, March 25: Treat yourself to a multi-course, prix-fixe meal during the YYC Food & Drink Experience (runs from March 15 to 31).
Tuesday, March 26: Play pickleball at a new facility in northeast Calgary.
Wednesday, March 27: Use a new app to go on a restaurant tasting tour.
Thursday, March 28: Have a laugh at an improv festival (runs from March 28 to 30).
Friday, March 29: Go skating at Calgary’s new roller rink.
Saturday, March 30: Go on a guided mural tour in the Beltline with BUMP Festival.
Sunday, March 31: Treat yourself to a giant Easter egg from Chocolate Lab.
April 2024
Monday, April 1: Play some arcade games in The Hidden Spot’s revamped space.
Tuesday, April 2: Learn about the Black American sculptor Selma Burke at a new Alberta Theatre Projects and Theatre Calgary production (runs from April 2 to 27).
Wednesday, April 3: Check out the Le Petit Chef dining experience at Bistro Novelle.
Thursday, April 4: Try an exercise class at Home Lifestyle Club.
Friday, April 5: Gather some friends to watch Calgary’s professional lacrosse team play against the Saskatchewan Rush.
Saturday, April 6: Cheer on the Calgary Flames during a Battle of Alberta against the Edmonton Oilers.
Sunday, April 7: Celebrate Canadian music at a performance of Rock the Nation at Studio Bell (runs on multiple dates).
Monday, April 8: Eat at one of Calgary’s best restaurants.
Tuesday, April 9: Grab dinner at Sherpa Kitchen and Bar, a new Himalayan-inspired restaurant.
Wednesday, April 10: Learn about (and try) Italian wine and cheese with Willow Park Wines & Spirits.
Thursday, April 11: Check out one of the free art exhibitions at Esker Foundation.
Friday, April 12: Attend an adults-only, after hours event featuring polar bear viewings and a four-course dinner at The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo.
Saturday, April 13: Learn about agriculture at Aggie Days (public days run on April 13 and 14).
Sunday, April 14: Order a box of mochi doughnuts from Sweet Rice.
Monday, April 15: Cast your readers’ choice vote for the 2024 Made in Alberta Awards (starts on March 20).
Tuesday, April 16: Learn how to make French macarons at one of Ollia’s Macaron 101 baking classes.
Wednesday, April 17: Snack on creative cookie creations from Biscettes.
Thursday, April 18: See the Eagles’ greatest hits performed live at the Jack Singer Concert Hall.
Friday, April 19: Drive to the mountains for the Made with Love Banff Food and Cocktail Festival (runs from April 19 to May 4).
Saturday, April 20: Enjoy dinner and a show at a Stage West production about Carole King (runs from April 19 to June 23).
Sunday, April 21: Watch a movie at the Calgary Underground Film Festival (runs from April 18 to 28).
Monday, April 22: Dine at a local Filipino restaurant during Filipino Restaurant Month in Canada (runs throughout April).
Tuesday, April 23: Try to win some prizes at Punk Rock Bingo at Ship & Anchor (runs every Tuesday).
Wednesday, April 24: Get spooked on a ghost tour at Heritage Park (runs on multiple dates).
Thursday, April 25: See the stars of The Mandalorian, Scream, Daredevil and more at the Calgary Expo (runs from April 25 to 28).
Friday, April 26: Sample delicious bites from local restaurants at Taste of Bragg Creek.
Saturday, April 27: Get tickets to the next edition of the TD Amplify series, which looks at art and mental wellness (runs April 26 and 27).
Sunday, April 28: Support the Cavalry FC at the team’s first home soccer game of the season.
Monday, April 29: Go see a movie (and have a cocktail) at Plaza Theatre.
Tuesday, April 30: Attend a lunchtime performance of a play about a 77-year-old man travelling across the country to revisit his first love (runs from April 16 to May 5).
May 2024
Wednesday, May 1: Watch Party Time, a Decidedly Jazz Danceworks production with a live band (runs from April 25 to May 12).
Thursday, May 2: Spend the day playing board games at D6 Tabletop Café.
Friday, May 3: Try some amazing brews at Calgary International Beerfest (runs on May 3 and 4).
Saturday, May 4: Shop for locally made products at the Authentically Indigenous Spring Matriarch Market (runs May 4 and 5).
Sunday, May 5: Go on a free walking tour for Jane’s Walk (runs from May 3 to 5).
Monday, May 6: Shop for a new blazer at Smythe’s first Calgary storefront.
Tuesday, May 7: Order Vietnamese snacks and desserts at Chè Bống.
Wednesday, May 8: Stretch your muscles with a class at a new yoga studio.
Thursday, May 9: Witness world-class equestrian talent at Spruce Meadows’ May Classic event (runs from May 9 to 12).
Friday, May 10: Spend a night shopping and exploring Inglewood during the Inglewood Night Market (multiple dates).
Saturday, May 11: Check out Otafest, a Japanese anime and pop culture festival (runs from May 10 to 12).
Sunday, May 12: Work up a sweat at this year’s Mother’s Day Run, Walk and Wheel event.
Monday, May 13: Pick out some used books to support childhood literacy at the Calgary Reads Big Book Sale (runs from May 10 to 20).
Tuesday, May 14: Nominate a Calgarian as the Innovator of the Week.
Wednesday, May 15: Order a tropical cocktail at Prosperity Bar, a new bar in Chinatown.
Thursday, May 16: Pick up some local produce, fresh meats, fun treats and more at one of the two Calgary Farmers’ Market locations.
Friday, May 17: Watch Star Wars: A New Hope while the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra plays the score live (runs on May 17 and 18).
Saturday, May 18: Attend the international premiere of Beaches the Musical by Theatre Calgary (runs from May 18 to June 16).
Sunday, May 19: Sample dozens of Caesars and snacks at YYC Caesarfest (runs on May 18 and 19).
Monday, May 20: Race around an indoor track on a go-kart at Speeders.
Tuesday, May 21: Cheer on Calgary’s professional basketball team as it takes on the Edmonton Stingers at the Scotiabank Saddledome.
Wednesday, May 22: Go exploring in the Inglewood Bird Sanctuary.
Thursday, May 23: Watch a production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream by The Shakespeare Company (runs May 17 to June 1).
Friday, May 24: Go to the Okotoks Dawgs’ first home baseball game of the season.
Saturday, May 25: Check out a concert along International Avenue during the East Town Get Down music festival.
Sunday, May 26: Watch a movie at the fourth annual Calgary Black Film Festival (runs from May 24 to 28).
Monday, May 27: Go bowling, play arcade games and sing karaoke at the newly revamped National on 10th.
Tuesday, May 28: Sit down for dinner at the new Bahubali Indian Cuisine restaurant in northeast Calgary.
Wednesday, May 29: Shop from local vendors at the first U/D Night Market of the season (multiple dates).
Thursday, May 30: Order some rice rolls (and choose from 20 topping options) at the newly opened Mama Rice Roll.
Friday, May 31: Drop in to play beach volleyball with some friends at The Beach YYC.
June 2024
Saturday, June 1: Learn more about Ukrainian culture at the Calgary Ukrainian Festival (runs on June 1 and 2).
Sunday, June 2: Spend the day shopping and eating at Lilac Festival.
Monday, June 3: Laugh it up at the FunnyFest Comedy Festival (runs from May 30 to June 9).
Tuesday, June 4: Learn how to make Korean cuisine at a local cooking class.
Wednesday, June 5: Check out the Ignite! Festival of Emerging Artists with some friends (runs from June 5 to 8).
Thursday, June 6: Attend Vertigo Theatre’s production of Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson – #2B (runs from May 11 to June 9).
Friday, June 7: Watch the Calgary Stampeders play its first home game of the regular season.
Saturday, June 8: Shop for jewellery, bath products, tasty treats and more at Market Collective (runs from June 7 to 9 and June 14 to 16).
Sunday, June 9: Check out a new Telus Spark exhibit about Leonardo da Vinci.
Monday, June 10: Drop in at The Sentry Box for one of the shop’s weekly Monday board game nights.
Tuesday, June 11: Dig out your cowboy boots for Way Out West Fest (runs on June 10 and 11).
Wednesday, June 12: Go rock climbing at the Calgary Climbing Centre.
Thursday, June 13: Pick up some doughnuts from Calgary’s first Doughnut Party location.
Friday, June 14: Listen to some live music at the King Eddy.
Saturday, June 15: Book a pedal pub experience with some friends.
Sunday, June 16: Try to get out of an escape room at one of The Locked Room’s three Calgary locations.
Monday, June 17: Mark National Indigenous History Month by attending some of the events happening during Aboriginal Awareness Week Calgary (runs from June 17 to 23).
Tuesday, June 18: Go swimming or skating at the largest YMCA in the world.
Wednesday, June 19: Go to a Sled Island concert (runs from June 19 to 23).
Thursday, June 20: Play nine holes of Lucky Putt and enjoy a drink at Taiko Canteen.
