Here are the events that will be happening this week in Calgary. Check out the fun and interesting events for April 2024. Every month we spend hours searching for the best Calgary local and fun events for the whole family so that you don’t have to! I deliver these events ONCE every other month to my subscribers.
Monday, April 1
+Queens of the Stone Age – The End is Nero @ Scotiabank Saddledome at 7.30pm; Tickets: $45 – $95+fees
+Paint and sip. The lake @ Come join us for a fun and relaxing evening at Y NOT TODAY! Our paint and sip event is the perfect way to unwind and get creative. Y Not Today, 4339 Macleod Trail S from 4pm-6pm; Tickets: 32.5
Tuesday, April 2
+Pavel Kolesnikov in Recital @ For the first time in over eight years, 2012 Honens Prize Laureate Pavel Kolesnikov returns to Calgary for this highly anticipated recital.Commended for his fresh and unexpected perspective on familiar pieces, Pavel is a sought-after soloist around the globe. Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall, 206 University Court NW at 7.30pm; Tickets: $10-$55
Wednesday, April 3
+ NMC Presents: Heartstrings & Honky Tonks @ Dust off your boots and join us for a legendary salute to the beloved country song. Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre at 7.30pm; Tickets: $41 – $48
Thursday, April 4
+ Peekaboo @ “Eyes Wide Open” Tour! With support from Tripp St. & . The Palace Theatre at 9p; Tickets:$52.84
+ DakhaBrakha @ Hailing from Kyiv, DakhaBrakha, whose name means “give/take” in old Ukrainian, takes audiences on a roller coaster of rhythmic storytelling, theatrical experimentation and folk culture from around the world. Jack Singer Concert Hall at 7.30pm; Tickets :$39.00 – $69.00
+ Big Dog Energy – A dog friendly comedy show @ Following it’s debut at Just For Laughs Vancouver, Canada’s best dog friendly comedy show, featuring local and international comedians, is coming to Calgary. South Block BBQ, 2437 4 St SW at 7.30pm; Tickets : $15-$17.50, Dogs – Free
Friday, April 5
+Windborne & Shanna in a Dress @ Calgary Folk Club, 5432 Dalhart Rd NW at 7.30pm; Tickets : $30-$35+fees
+Leonard and Joni: The Untold Love Story @ Leonard and Joni: The Untold Love Story immerses audiences in the passionate but brief romance Leonard Cohen and Joni Mitchell shared that shaped their songs, their lives and music history. Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium at 7pm; Tickets: $40.95 – $72.45+fees
+Gord Bamford @ Cochrane Lions Club Event Centre 109 Fifth Ave, Cochrane at 7pm; Tickets : $89.95 – $175+fees
+She’s Got Soul with Capathia Jenkins @ Vocal powerhouse and Calgary Phil favourite Capathia Jenkins returns with this exciting revue of soul and R&B hits. Jack Singer Concert Hall at 7.30pm; Tickets: $35.00 – $91.00
Saturday, April 6
+She’s Got Soul with Capathia Jenkins @ Vocal powerhouse and Calgary Phil favourite Capathia Jenkins returns with this exciting revue of soul and R&B hits. Jack Singer Concert Hall at 7.30pm; Tickets: $35.00 – $91.00
+ Calgary Sketch & Painting Club’s Annual Spring Show & Sale @ Dalhousie Community Centre, 5432 Dalhart Rd NW from 10am-4pm; Free
+ Alien – Films at the Fort @ Fort Calgary from 6.30pm-8.30pm; Tickets : $12
+ ICAI Exhibition: ‘Hope and Love for Humanity’ by Fadi Alkhouri @ Central Library from 3pm-5pm; Free
Sunday, April 7
+ Mini Pop Kids Live – The Good Vibes Tour @ Get ready for an unforgettable family-friendly experience as Mini Pop Kids Live bring their GOOD VIBES TOUR to cities all across North America. Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium at 3pm; Tickets: $35 – $89.50+ applicable fees
+ Ranchmans Cmab Kick Off Party @ The Official Kick Off Party of the Country Music Alberta Awards is at Ranchman’s. 9615 Macleod Trail S from 7pm-9pm; Free
+ Spring Fest (Qing Ming Festival) 2024 @ Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre from 11am-5pm; Free
+ Opera Brunch @ Calgary Petroleum Club, 319 5 Ave SW at 11.30am; Tickets :$45- $85
Monday, April 8
+Partial Solar Eclipse @ University of Calgary from 11.30am-1.30pm; Free
Tuesday, April 9
+EUREKA! The California Wine Discovery @ Telus Convention Centre, 136 – 8 Ave SE from 7pm-9pm; Tickets :$125 includes all wine samples and California-style hors d’ouevres.
Wednesday, April 10
+The ONEIRONAUT ∅1 Launch @ Sheri-D Wilson invites you to join her epic ONEIRONAUT ∅1 journey. cSPACE – King Edward Studio Theatre, 1721 29th Ave SW at 7pm; Tickets – $10
Thursday, April 11
+Twin Flames @ Twin Flames build bridges across cultures, continents and styles, and have been celebrated internationally for their blend of music, comedic on-stage banter and thought-provoking stories. Bert Church Theatre, 1000 East Lake Blvd NE, Airdrie at 6.30pm; Tickets: $32.00
+The ONEIRONAUT ∅1 Launch @ Sheri-D Wilson invites you to join her epic ONEIRONAUT ∅1 journey. cSPACE – King Edward Studio Theatre, 1721 29th Ave SW at 7pm; Tickets – $10
Friday, April 12
+Aries Spears @ Ever since New York native Aries Spears was 14 years old, he has been a force to be reckoned with in the comedy scene throughout America. Grey Eagle Event Centre at 8pm; Tickets: $24.5 – $64.50+fees
+National Parks Trivia Night @ Fort Calgary from 6.30pm-8pm; Tickets – $25
+Cork and Canvas @ Cork and Canvas is the Calgary Philharmonic’s signature fundraising event. The gala supports music education programs that benefit thousands of children across Calgary. Fairmont Palliser Hotel, 133 9 Ave SW at 6pm; Tickets: $500
+The Bridges of Madison County the Musical in Concert @ Nightingale Arts Collective presents The Bridges of Madison County the Musical by Jason Robert Brown, in concert. Studio Theatre, 1721 29th Ave SW at 7pm; Tickets: $45.00
+Gimme Gimme Disco @ Again! If you can’t get enough ABBA then do we have a dance party for you. We are a DJ based dance party playing all your favorite ABBA hits, plus plenty of other disco hits from the 70s & 80’s like The Bee Gees, Donna Summer, & Cher (DISCO ATTIRE ENCOURAGED). The Palace Theatre, 219 8th Ave SW at 9.30pm; Tickets: $32.03
Saturday, April 13
+The Country Mixtape: Live Music at Ranchman’s @ The Country Mixtape Tour is coming to Calgary! Featuring Canadian country music hitmakers Tyler Joe Miller, Shawn Austin, and Andrew Hyatt the tour will feature their collective hits mixed in with some of the artists’ favourite cover songs they grew up on. 9615 Macleod Trail SE at 8pm; Tickets start from $33
+Calgary Toy Show & Sale @ Edgemont Community Centre, 33 Edgevalley Circle NW from 10am – 3.30pm; Tickets: $3-5
+Calgary Creative Arts Guild Annual Spring Show & Sale @ Montgomery Community Centre, 5003 16 Ave NW from 10am – 4pm; Free
+The Bridges of Madison County the Musical in Concert @ Nightingale Arts Collective presents The Bridges of Madison County the Musical by Jason Robert Brown, in concert. Studio Theatre, 1721 29th Ave SW at 7pm; Tickets: $45.00
+FCA Juried Spring Art Show & Sale @ Haysboro Community Center, 1204 89 Ave SW from 10am-4pm; Free
+Wakefield Brewster, Calgary’s Poet Laureate in Writing Change into the World @ Experience the transformative power of poetry. Evan Hazel Theatre, 4995 Market Street SE at 6pm; Tickets: $11.98
+Reimagining Hope @ ViolaSet invites you to a unique and unforgettable musical experience with musicians from the National Philharmonic Orchestra of Ukraine, combining the magic of music with the power of giving. Engineered Air Theatre, 234 9 Ave SE at 7pm; Tickets: $39.50 – $49.50
+Everclear & Sister Hazel @ Everclear, one of the leading alternative rock bands to emerge from the ‘90s led by vocalist, guitarist and founder Art Alexakis, released their new live album, Live at The Whisky a Go Go, via Sunset Blvd Records. Grey Eagle Event Centre at 8pm; Tickets: $79.99+fees
+National Women’s Show Calgary @ Experience the Fashion, Food and Fun! BMO Centre 20 Roundup Way SE from 10am-6pm; Tickets: Regular Adult Admission: $14 each, plus tax, online ($15 at the door). Children 12 & under are free.
+TEMPO @ Experience the groundbreaking fusion of Electronic Dance Music (EDM) and classical instruments at TEMPO: A Symphony of EDM. The Palace Theatre, 219 8 Ave SW from 9pm-2am; Tickets: $42.48
+Spotlight On Your Phil @ Hear a concert of music composed and performed by your own Calgary Phil musicians! Principal Flute Sara Hahn-Scinocco stars in the engaging new work by Violist Arthur Bachmann, while Principal Clarinet Slavko Popovic’s orchestral work highlights all his colleagues. Jack Singer Concert Hall, 205 8 Ave SE at 7.30pm; Tickets: $25.00 – $64.00
+Okotoks Spring Fling Market + Trade & Lifestyle Show @ Piper Arena, 99 Okotoks Drive Okotoks from 10am – 5pm; Tickets: $5 each
Sunday, April 14
+Downtown Spring Market @ 11500 35 St SE #1000 from 9.30am-3.30pm; Free
+Paws + Parkas Fashion Show @ Welcome to the most adorable event of the year – the Paws + Parkas Fashion Show! Parachutes for Pets and the C+E District are thrilled to invite you to celebrate International Puppy Day in style. Pixel Park, 312 12th Ave SE from 12pm-5pm; Free
+Okotoks Spring Fling Market + Trade & Lifestyle Show @ Piper Arena, 99 Okotoks Drive Okotoks from 10am – 4pm; Tickets: $5 each
+National Women’s Show Calgary @ Experience the Fashion, Food and Fun! BMO Centre 20 Roundup Way SE from 10am-5pm; Tickets: Regular Adult Admission: $14 each, plus tax, online ($15 at the door). Children 12 & under are free.
+The Spring Market @ Deerfoot Inn & Casino, 11500 35 St SE #1000 from 11am-4pm; Free
+Calgary Jazz Orchestra: The Marvelous Mr. Mingus & Taiko Suite @ Bella Concert Hall, 18 Mt Royal Circle SW from 7pm-9.15pm; Tickets: $26-$44
+Stormy Weather – a National Poetry Month event @ Stormy Weather: The poetry of spoken word champion, Sudy-Ann Brown from Jamaica, award winning Nigerian-South African poet: a lot of Poetry (Adetola Adedipe), Haiku poet Skylar Kay, Storyteller-poet and host, Cassy Welburn, and multi-modal artist, Laurie Anne Fuhr of Blue Bird Telegraph. Calgrary Unitarians, 1703 1 St. N.W. from 12pm-1pm; Free
Monday, April 15
+Lil Tjay: Good Life Tour@ Lil Tjay, the New York-based rapper, has just announced his upcoming 2024 Good Life Tour across Canada. Grey Eagle Resort & Casino Event Centre at 8pm; Tickets: $82.30
Tuesday, April 16
+ Education Concert: Dan Brown’s Wild Symphony@ Travel through the trees and across the seas with Maestro Mouse and the Calgary Phil for New York Times best-selling author Dan Brown’s Wild Symphony, where you’ll meet a big blue whale and speedy cheetahs, tiny beetles, and graceful swans in this fun and refreshingly real orchestra experience for children of all ages.ArtsCommons, 205 8 Ave SE at 10am; Tickets: $15.00
Wednesday, April 17
+ Education Concert: Dan Brown’s Wild Symphony@ Arts Commons, 205 8 Ave SE at 10am; Tickets: $15.00
+National Canadian Film Day@ Online and Across Canada
+Luke Bryan: Mind of a Country Boy Tour 2024@ Scotiabank Saddledome at 7pm; Tickets: $55 – $442.88+fees
+Blooms Box Workshop@ Unleash your artistic flair and join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll explore the art of crafting modern floral arrangements using eco-friendly techniques and working with the best blooms of the season.Bloom Culture , 3131 68 Street NW from 6.30pm-8.30pm; Tickets: $125.00
Thursday, April 18
+Eagles: Their Greatest Hits@ Jack Singer Concert Hall at 7.30pm; Tickets: $44.00 – $79.00
Friday, April 19
+ Candlelight: A Tribute to ABBA at Grace Presbyterian Church @ Grace Presbyterian Church at 9.30pm; Tickets start from $46.50
+Candlelight: A Tribute to Queen and More at Grace Presbyterian Church @ Grace Presbyterian Church at 7.15pm; Tickets start from $40
+Green Guardians @ Join us in celebrating Earth Day at Bow Habitat Station. Bow Habitat Station, 1440 – 17A Str SE from 10pm-3pm; Tickets – Free for kids 3 and under or $6 to $10 per person with a family package $30 (2 Adults and 4 Kids)
+Grazers Dining Series – Wild Life Distillery @ This second dinner in the Grazers Dining Series features a dinner curated by our Executive Chef Kenneth Titcomb with special guest and exclusive pairing by Wild Life Distillery. Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo, 210 St. George’s Drive NE at 6pm; Tickets : $110 + GST per person per night (includes gratuity)
+The Tortured Poets Department: Listening Party + Taylor Swift Dance Party @ Commonwealth Bar & Stage, 731 10 Avenue SW at 6pm; Tickets:$10.51
+Pharis and Jason Romero & Jon Brooks @ Pharis & Jason’s Romero’s 2022 album Tell ‘Em You Were Gold on Smithsonian Folkways was recorded in an old barn they converted into a studio in rustic Horsefly, BC, where Pharis is a fifth-generation resident. Calgary Folk Club, 5432 Dalhart Rd. N.W at 7.30pm; Tickets: Online – $30+charges, tickets at the door for $35 + GST.
+Second Chance Art Sale @ We have 2,000+ pieces of preloved art – oil and acrylic paintings, prints (numbered prints and decorative), and photographic art, both framed and unframed. Acadia Recreation Complex, 240-90 Ave SE from 4pm-8pm; Free
Saturday, April 20
+ SuperTrain @ SUPERTRAIN has become Canada’s biggest and best annual train show, and by 2008 again outgrew the accustomed venue. Genesis Centre, 7555 Falconridge Blvd NE from 9am-5pm; Tickets – Free to $15
+ Engine 23 Opening Party @ Fish Creek Library, 11161 Bonaventure Dr S.E at 10am; Free
+ Record Store Day @ Record Store Day is a day that celebrates independent record stores all over the world with parties, in-store performances and special releases. Various Stores, Canada
+ The Matrix – Films at the Fort @ Fort Calgary from 6.30pm-9pm; Tickets: $12
+ Tops Pizza South Free Comedy Night @ TOPS Pizza South, 9919 Fairmount Dr. SE at 7.30pm; Free
+ Le Cirque de la Nuit Presents: Déjà Vu @ The Palace Theatre, 219 8th Ave SW from 8pm – 2am; Tickets: $30 & up
+ Vesna @ Tryzub School of Ukrainian Dance is excited to present their year end production Vesna. Arts Commons, 205 8 Ave SE at 3pm; Tickets : $15.00 – $25.00
+ IKONS – The KISS Experience @ IKONS are a tribute to the legendary KISS! Meridian Central Station, 1420 Meridian Rd NE at 8pm; Tickets : $35+fees
+Beacon Original Art Spring Show & Sale @ Annual 2-Day Spring Art Show and Sale at the Bridgeland Riverside Community Association with 25 different artists in attendance each day showcasing: Painting, Jewelry, Glass, Photography, Ceramics, Sculpture and Textiles. Bridgeland Riverside Community Association, 917 Centre Ave NE from 10am-4pm ; Free
+Wakefield Brewster, Calgary’s Poet Laureate in Writing Change into the World @ Experience the transformative power of poetry. BMO Theatre, 11300 Rocky Ridge Rd NW at 6pm; Tickets – $11.98
+Second Chance Art Sale @ We have 2,000+ pieces of preloved art – oil and acrylic paintings, prints (numbered prints and decorative), and photographic art, both framed and unframed. Acadia Recreation Complex, 240-90 Ave SE from 9am-3pm; Free
+Dalhousie Spring Farmers Market @ Dalhousie Community Association, 5432 Dalhart Rd NW from 10am-3pm; Free
Sunday, April 21
+Spring Thaw Car Show @ Gasoline Alley Museum, 1900 Heritage Dr SW from 10am – 3pm; Tickets : Free; Car registration $20
+ SuperTrain @ SUPERTRAIN has become Canada’s biggest and best annual train show, and by 2008 again outgrew the accustomed venue. Genesis Centre, 7555 Falconridge Blvd NE from 9am-5pm; Tickets – Free to $15
+Beacon Original Art Spring Show & Sale @ Annual 2-Day Spring Art Show and Sale at the Bridgeland Riverside Community Association with 25 different artists in attendance each day showcasing: Painting, Jewelry, Glass, Photography, Ceramics, Sculpture and Textiles. Bridgeland Riverside Community Association, 917 Centre Ave NE from 10am-4pm ; Free
Wednesday, April 24
+Bahamas – Bootcut Tour @ As the studio follow-up to 2020’s Sad Hunk—an album beloved by the JUNO Awards and Ted Lasso music supervisors alike—Bahamas’ sixth full-length, BOOTCUT, was produced by Grammy-Nominated Robbie Lackritz (Feist, Jack Johnson, Peach Pit) and Dan Knobler (Allison Russell, Rodney Crowell); BOOTCUT was recorded in Nashville’s Sound Emporium. Jack Singer Concert Hall at 8pm; Tickets: $3.00 – $62.50
+Philippine Madrigal Singers @ Catch the world-renowned Philippine Madrigal Singers at their Canada Tour 2024 Stop in Calgary, Alberta. Parkdale United Church, 2919 8 Ave NW from 7pm-8.45pm; Tickets – $60
Thursday, April 25
+Turning Points Gala 2024 @ Join us for the Turning Points Gala as we commemorate 50 years in the community. Hosted by award winning interviewer and writer, Dave Kelly, this unique and memorable social event will feature inspiring conversations, dinner, live and silent auctions, raffles and more. TELUS Convention Centre 136 8 Ave SE at 6pm; Tickets : $300 – $2,400
+Reading by the Rivers Book Club – Ducks: Two Years in the Oil Sands @ Fort Calgary from 6.30pm-8.30pm; Tickets – $12
Friday, April 26
+Ben Sures @ Ben Sures is a guitar player who tells great stories in song, and a natural performer with an instinct for humour and storytelling. Rosedale Community Association Hall, 901 – 11th Ave at 7.30pm; Tickets : $25.00+fees
+Wannabe – Spice Girls Tribute @ Back to the 90’s with Wannabe – A Spice Girls Tribute with DJ Gemini. Meridian Central Station, 1420 Meridian Rd NE at 8pm; Tickets : $30+fees
+Vivaldi’s Four Seasons @ After sold-out performances across Canada in 2021 and 2022, violinist Isabella d’Éloize Perron returns for a North American tour spanning Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver, New York City, Philadelphia, Boston, and more. Jack Singer Concert Hall at 7.30pm; Tickets: $38.07 – $107.70
+Wakefield Brewster Presents, Pt. 3 @ Welcome to TD Amplify 2023-24, a season of unexpected and unmatched Calgary performers brought together by curator and spoken word icon Wakefield Brewster. Part live show and part underground DJ party – make TD Amplify part of your Friday or Saturday night in downtown Calgary. Engineered Air Theatre, 234 9 Ave SE at 8pm; Tickets: $18.70 – $22.00
+STORYBOOK’S MISCAST @ Be apart of one of Storybook’s favourite fundraising traditions. SBT’s annual MisCast is the musical spectacular featuring Broadway’s hottest hits, sung by local theatre artists performing roles in which they would not traditionally be cast. Beddington Theatre Arts Centre, 375 Bermuda Drive NW at 7pm; Tickets : $55 – Fundraiser
+10th Annual POW! Parade of Wonders @ Calgary Expo & Downtown Calgary Association presents the 10th Annual POW! Parade of Wonders, Cosplay Parade and Calgary Expo Opening Ceremonies. Stephen Avenue and Olympic Plaza, 228 8 Ave SW at 10.30am; Free
+Martin Kerr @ UK-born and Edmonton-based troubadour Martin Kerr knows exactly what he wants to do in his music. Through heartfelt lyrics, delicate instrumentation, and sparse production, he explores the nuances of everyday life as well as its wonders with a poetic and poignant perspective. Flanagan Theatre, 608 1 St SW from 8pm-11pm; Tickets : $37.75 – $44.44
+Candlelight Spring: From Bach to The Beatles @ The Lantern Community Church at 7.15pm; Tickets start from $38.50
Saturday, April 27
+Wakefield Brewster Presents, Pt. 3 @ Welcome to TD Amplify 2023-24, a season of unexpected and unmatched Calgary performers brought together by curator and spoken word icon Wakefield Brewster. Part live show and part underground DJ party – make TD Amplify part of your Friday or Saturday night in downtown Calgary. Engineered Air Theatre, 234 9 Ave SE at 8pm; Tickets: $18.70 – $22.00
+Beethoven X. Coldplay @ Experience something new and totally unexpected at this genre-defying concert mixing works from two musical greats, Ludwig van Beethoven and Coldplay. Arts Commons, 205 8 Ave SE at 7.30pm; Tickets : $31.00 – $179.00
+Ice Cube – Straight Into Canada Tour 2024 @ As a triple threat, having garnered prestigious accolades such as the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the Hollywood Walk of Fame and the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, Ice Cube transcends the boundaries of music, cinema and sports establishing himself as a legend in the world of entertainment. Grey Eagle Event Centre at 8pm; Tickets : $99+fees
+Gardeners’ Market @ The Commons at ATCO Park, 5302 Forand St SW from 10am-4.30pm; Tickets : $10-$15
+Canadian Independent Bookstore Day @ Canadian Independent Bookstore Day (CIBD) is the annual day when readers, writers, illustrators, publishers, and others come together to celebrate indie bookstores across Canada. Independent Bookstores, Calgary
+Candlelight: Tribute to Leonard Cohen @ The Lantern Community Church at 7.15pm; Tickets start from $38.50
Sunday, April 28
+Triwood Spring Market @ Triwood Community Association, 2244 Chicoutimi Drive NW from 10am-4pm; Tickets : Free Entry
+JAZZWALK @ A free, family-friendly event at various venues throughout Inglewood and the Music Mile! Come check out all that Calgary has to offer in local jazz music. Various Venues in Inglewood; Free
+Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening @ Grey Eagle Event Centre at 7.30pm; Tickets : $45 – $89.50+fees
+The Barn Artisan Market – April Market @ Shawnessy Barn, 224 Shawmeadows Rd SW from 11am-4pm; Free
+Spring Thaw Car Show @ Heritage Park’s parking lot, 1900 Heritage Dr SW from 10am-3pm; Tickets : Free; Car registration $20
+True, North, Strong & LOUD @ On Sunday, April 28, New West Symphony & Chorus and New West Student Ensemble will show their respect to many of Canada’s most talented musical artists as they perform True North Strong & Loud: New West Celebrates Canadian Music. Jack Singer Concert Hall at 7pm; Tickets : $32 to $37
+Stories with Sheldon First Rider: Aliens and the Supernatural @ Fort Calgary from 11am-12pm; Tickets : $20
Tuesday, April 30
+Amon Amarth – Metal Crushes All Tour @ Following their Summer run crisscrossing the continent with their metal comrades in Ghost, Swedish heavy metal icons AMON AMARTH will return to US and Canadian stages this Spring on the Metal Crushes All Tour 2024 produced by Live Nation; the band’s biggest North American tour to date. Grey Eagle Event Centre at 5.30pm; Tickets : $65+fees
+Family and Friends Night with Chinook Winds Show Chorus @ Scarboro United Church, 134 Scarboro Ave SW from 7pm-8.30pm; Free
This Month
+ Calgary Underground Film Festival @ The Globe Cinema, April 18-28 from 19pm-23pm
+Horse Expo Canada @ Westerner Park, 4847A 19 St Red Deer. April 26-28; Tickets : $17.00-$55.00
+JazzYYC International Jazz Days Festival @ Various Venues, Calgary. April 26-30; Tickets: Free and Ticketed Events
+The Gondoliers @ A comic operetta by Gilbert & Sullivan. Pumphouse Theatre, 2140 Pumphouse Ave SW, April 26-May 4; Tickets – $18 to $23
+The Kinkonauts present: Improvised Romeo and Juliet @ Corner Block, 834 11th Ave SW, April 25-27 at 8pm; Tickets: $15-$20
+The Calgary Comic & Entertainment Expo @ Experience the ultimate playground for Comics, Sci-Fi, Horror, Anime, and Gaming. Stampede Park, 1410 Olympic Way SW, April 25-28; Tickets – $12 to $63
+Feast on Fourth @ CALLING ALL FOODIES, get ready for a flavour-packed stroll down the lively 4th Street. 4th Street Restaurants, April 24-28; Tickets – $10
+Mirror Mirror by Moment Factory: A Playground of Immersive Art @ CF Chinook Centre, April 22-29; Tickets start from $18
+National Geographic Film Concert: Secrets of the Whales @ Jack Singer Concert Hall, April 21-23; Tickets : $59.00 – $119.00
+Kantorei Choral Festival: 300 Voices Amplifying Canada’s Choirs and Choral Artists @ Bella Concert Hall, 18 Mt Royal Circle SW, April 20-21; Tickets start from $26.99
+Calgary PetFest @ Spruce Meadows, April 19-21; Tickets start from $5
+Show + Sale Virtual Spring Market @ Online, Alberta University of the Arts Calgary, April 19-27; Free
+Blue Jay Sessions: Spring Edition @ Spring is officially here and we’re so excited about it, we’re putting on a full Blue Jay Sessions weekend event series. April 19-21, The Prairie Emporium, 300-344 53 Ave SE; Tickets: $13 – $28 +fees
+Made With Love Banff Food & Cocktail Festival @ Various Venues, Banff, April 19-May 4
+Jurassic Quest @ Walk with our larger-than-life dinosaur herd with your friends and family as Jurassic Quest roars through Calgary! BMO Centre, April 19-21; Tickets start from $23
+Kids Fair – Spring into Summer Sale @ Marda Loop Communities Association, 3130-16th Street SW, April 18-21; Tickets: $5+
+Glacier Adventure: Ice Explorer Glacier Tour and Glacier Skywalk @ A unique experience to walk on, feel, and drink from the Athabasca Glacier and also provides the opportunity to walk on the glass-bottom Skywalk, offering stunning views and an exciting cliff-edge walkway. Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre Alberta 93, Jasper, T0E 1E0, May 15-June 10; Tickets – $115.50
+ The Ballad Of Georges Boivin@ Vertigo Theatre, 161, 115 – 9 Ave. SE, April 16-May 5; Tickets: $25.00 – $35.00
+MIDDLEMARCH@ The Beautiful Young Artists (BYA) are set to captivate audiences with their upcoming performance of Middlemarch. April 17-20, BigSecretTheatre, 205 8 Ave SE; Tickets- $5-$150
+Calgary Underground Film Festival@ Globe Cinema, 617 8 Ave SW, April 18-28; Tickets:$40 – 5 film pass/Single Film: $8 to $10
+GoGo Battles@ A World Premiere GoGo Battles production by Karla Marx and Bitch Sassidy with generous support from Val Duncan and Downstage. April 18-27, MotelTheatre, 225 8 Ave SE at 7.30pm; Tickets: $36.60
+ Rosebud Theatre presents: Chariots of Fire @ 100 years after the epic race at the 1924 Paris Olympics, witness actors run full-out on Rosebud’s Opera House Stage in this energetic rendition of the 1981 Academy Award-winning film. Rosebud Theatre, April 5-May 25
+ Polar Bear Breakfast @ Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo, April 6-August 17; Tickets start from $$61.00 + GST
+ Bloom & Brunch Festival @ The Banff Gondola, 100 Mountain Ave, Banff, April 6-May 12, Reserve dining through Open Table.Book Gondola admission separately.Available Saturdays and Sundays (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.); Tickets: $65
+ The Rocky Horror Show @ Join Misfit Theatre YYC and Morpheus Theatre as we take you on a science-fiction, double feature journey through Richard O’Brien’s iconic rock-n-roll musical. Pumphouse Theatre, 2140 Pumphouse Ave SW, April 5-13 at 8pm; Tickets start from $18
+Something Rotten! The Musical @ Welcome to the Renaissance and the outrageous, crowd-pleasing musical farce, Something Rotten! Created by Grammy Award-winning songwriter Wayne Kirkpatrick, and successful screenwriters Karey Kirkpatrick and John O’Farrell, Something Rotten. Beddington Theatre Arts Centre, 375 Bermuda Drive NW, April 5-21; Tickets start from $28
+ PDD Fiber Art Collective Show Reception @ The PDD Fiber Collective Show is a collaborative group exhibition that combines the work of the embroidery and rug hooking programs run within Prospect’s Persons with Development Disabilities (PDD) services. Studio C (Prospect), 1721 29 Ave SW #235, April 4-26 from 10am-4pm; Free
+ Live Jazz @ Hotel Blackfoot, 5940 Blackfoot Trail SE, April 4-25, Thursdays from 7pm-10pm; Free
+ Calgary Rock N’ Gem Show @ Spruce Meadows Equiplex, 18011 Spruce Meadows Way SW, April 4-7, Thursday-Saturday 10am-8pm, Sunday 10am-5pm; Tickets: $2.00-$5.00
+Banff Gondola on Sulphur Mountain: Entry Ticket @ 100 Mountain Ave, Banff, T1L 1B2, April –May 25; Tickets start from $43.68
+Mirror Mirror by Moment Factory: A Playground of Immersive Art @ Immerse yourself in an experience that combines artistic and interactive discoveries inspired by consciousness and creativity. CF Chinook Centre, April 1-14; Tickets start from $18
+Filipino Restaurant Month @ Various Restaurants, Calgary, April 1-30
+Jon Smith Subs Airdrie – Grand Opening Week @ Jon Smith Subs Airdrie, Unit 107, 30 Market Blvd. S.E. Airdrie, April 1-7; No cost to visit. Food costs separate.
+Selma Burke @ The true story of the woman behind the American dime. Martha Cohen Theatre, 215 8 Ave SE, April 2-27; Tickets: $39 & up
+ World of Wheels @ The annual Auto Value World of Wheels coming to Calgary at the BMO centre. BMO Centre , April 5-7, Friday from 3pm – 9pm, Saturday 10am – 9pm, Sunday 10am – 6pm; Tickets start from $7
+Calgary Stampede Aggie Days @ The Calgary Stampede’s Aggie Days continues to be the best opportunity for kids and adults of all ages to get up close to farm animals and learn about where food comes from without leaving the city — plus, it’s FREE! Nutrien Western Event Centre, 2050 Stampede Trail SE, April 13-14 from 10am-4pm; Free
+Toddler Time @ Fort Calgary, April 12-26 from 11am-12pm; Tickets : $10, kids-free
+Acclaimed Spring Art Show @ See what some of Calgary’s talented Artists have to offer. You will have a chance to meet the artists (14 of them). Hundreds of new Paintings to see. Crescent Heights Community Centre, 1101 2nd Street N.W, April 12-14; Free
+Murder at the Park: Death Checks In @ Get ready, detectives! By popular demand, we’ve got a fresh mystery for you to solve! It’s 1910 and the Alberta Central Railway is building a railroad across the middle of the province. Wainwright Hotel, 1900 Heritage Drive SW, April 12-27 from 6pm-10pm; Tickets: Single Seats: $120 plus GST
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