Watch a Dolly Parton tribute musical
When: March 3 to 29
Dolly: Here She Comes Again is a musical tribute to the legend Dolly Parton. In it, Carter-Ryan Productions showcases the trials and tribulations of the life that led her to country music stardom. Listen to hits like “9 to 5,” “Jolene” and “I Will Always Love You” in the Carter-Ryan Theatre’s cozy, 51-seat microtheatre. The show stars April Cook, who played Parton in Legends of Country at Stage West Calgary, and indie-folk-rock musician Phill Nugent.
Carter-Ryan Theatre, 705 8 St., Canmore, 1-403-621-1000, carter-ryan.com
Check out creative quilt designs at an art quilt show
When: March 7 to 29
The annual Mountain Cabin Quilters Guild’s Art Quilt Show runs throughout the month, showcasing the creative works of talented quilt artists. The theme of this year’s show is “Play.” Vote for your favourite pieces and take something home with you to display — art postcards and quilts are available for sale throughout the show’s run.
Canmore Art Gallery, Elevation Place, 700 Railway Ave., Canmore, 403-679-9445, mountaincabinquilters.ca
Go night skiing at Mt. Norquay for the last times this season
When: Friday and Saturday nights until March 14
On Fridays and Saturdays from 5 to 9 p.m., the floodlights on Mt. Norquay light up the snow for an incredible evening of night skiing. It’s a novel way to enjoy the slopes whether you’re a pro or bringing the whole family. The Cascade run and terrain park are both fully lit, so enjoy a relaxing ski or shred the rails before night skiing finishes for the season.
Mount Norquay, 2 Mt Norquay Rd., Banff, 1-403-762-4421, banffnorquay.com
Watch a Juno Award-winning band
When: March 16
2026 is the 10th anniversary of Touch, Canadian band July Talk’s second full-length album that won Alternative Album of the Year at the 2017 Juno Awards. To celebrate, July Talk is touring the country with its Touch X tour, and you can catch it at the Banff Centre this month. With lead vocals from Peter Dreimanis and Leah Fay Goldstein, Touch explores connection in a digital world — a topic with increasing relevance even 10 years after its release.
Jenny Belzberg Theatre, Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, 107 Tunnel Mountain Dr, Banff, 403-762-6301, banffcentre.ca
Bring an unconventional drinking cup to a party at a Banff pub
When: March 23
For a fun and silly evening in the mountains, raid the cupboards and dig through the basement for the strangest thing you’ve got that could hold a liquid, because the Rose & Crown pub is holding an “anything but a cup” party. Bring your chosen vessel — be that a blender, trophy or boot — and enjoy the fun.
Rose & Crown, 202 Banff Ave, Banff, 403-762-2121, roseandcrown.ca
Celebrate Mt. Norquay’s 100th anniversary with a day of nostalgia
When: March 28
Did you know people have been skiing on Mt. Norquay for 100 years? The first ski runs were cut in 1926 and Norquay is celebrating this anniversary with Norquay’s Day of Nostalgia, a day-long celebration running from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Enjoy your favourite slope snacks at an outdoor barbecue and sip on drinks from local breweries and distilleries. Explore memorabilia showcasing Norquay’s past and hear the stories behind them from historians. You’ll also get to catch the 58th Annual Bruno Engler Ski Race, the longest running ski race in Canada.
Mount Norquay, 2 Mt Norquay Rd., Banff, 1-403-762-4421, banffnorquay.com