Here are the events that will be happening this week in Calgary. Check out the fun and interesting events for May 2025. 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!
Friday, May 2
+Kream @ Norwegian DJ and record producer duo KREAM bring their 2025 Tour to The Palace on Friday, May 2nd! The Palace Theatre, 219 – 8th Ave SW at 9pm; Tickets: $29.85 – $39.78+fees
+Cypress Hill: O CANADABIS 2025 Canadian Tour @ Grey Eagle Event Centre at 8pm; Tickets: $79.99+fees
+Jordan Shingoose @ Ranchman’s Calgary, 9615 McLeod Trail S from 8.30pm -11.30pm; Tickets: Cover Charge $12
+Anne Roumanoff @ Engineered Air Theatre, 234 9 Ave SE at 8.30pm; Tickets: $69.05 to $110.15
+Calgary International Beerfest @ BMO Centre from 5pm – 10pm, Phone: 1-403-520-5433; Tickets: $19.99 & up
+There Is A Place On Earth film screening @ There Is A Place On Earth is a feature length documentary exploring the role of artists in wilderness conservation. Dutch Filmmaker Ellen van den. Calgary Unitarians, 1703 1 St. NW, Phone: 5872252116; Tickets: donation at the door
+Live Nation Presents UpDating @ Bella Concert Hall, 18 Mt Royal Circle SW at 8pm. UPDATING is the critically-acclaimed New York City-based live dating & comedy show bringing two singles on blindfolded first dates in front of live audiences. Phone: 403.440.7770; Tickets: $48.00 – $168.00+
+Candlelight Spring: Tribute to Nirvana @ The Lantern Community Church at 8.45pm; Tickets start from $29
+Candlelight Spring: Queen vs. ABBA @ The Lantern Community Church at 6.45pm; Tickets start from $38.50
Saturday, May 3
+ Mosaic | Pop-Up Gallery – May 3, 2025 from 10am to 4pm at Canyon Meadows Community Association
+Calgary International Beerfest @ BMO Centre at 12pm, Phone: 1-403-520-5433; Tickets: $19.99 & up
+The Fab Four – The Ultimate Tribute @ Grey Eagle Event Centre at 8pm; Tickets: $45 – $59.99+fees
+MRG Live Presents Josh Johnson: The Flowers Tour @ Bella Concert Hall, 18 Mt Royal Circle SW from 7pm – 9.30pm, Phone: 403.440.7770; Tickets: $43.99 – $145.90
+The Rolling Stones: Sticky Fingers @ Jack Singer Concert Hall at 7.30pm, Phone: 403-294-9494; Tickets: $39.00 – $74.00
+Zhiyin Choir @ Studio Bell, 850 4 Str SE at 3pm, Phone: 4035435115; Tickets start from $10
+Julie Nolke: Dying on The Outside @ The Grand Theatre, 608 1 St SW from 7pm – 8.30pm; Tickets: $39-64
+Cinco De Mayo Children’s Carnival & Pickleball Tournament @ Mr. Sun Tea, 620 8 Ave SE from 12pm – 7pm, Phone: 639-998-9007; Tickets: Free
+All Ages Used Spring Clothing Sale @ Genesis Centre, 7555 Falconridge Blvd NE from 10am – 2pm; Free
Sunday, May 4
+Cinco De Mayo Children’s Carnival & Pickleball Tournament @ Mr. Sun Tea, 620 8 Ave SE from 12pm – 7pm, Phone: 639-998-9007; Tickets: Free
+Tough Turkey in the Big City @ What happens when a turkey from the sticks meets a Park Avenue pigeon? With the feel of an old-time radio show, Tough Turkey in the Big City follows the comic blunders of Tom Turkey, who leaves the farm to try his luck in the big city. Rozsa Centre, 206 University Ct NW at 1pm and 3.30pm, Phone: 403-244-8277; Tickets: $15.00 – $20.00
+Andre-Philippe Gagnon @ Known as “the man of a thousand voices”, Andre-Philippe Gagnon is a legend himself, playing to sold-out audiences worldwide for over three decades. Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium , 1415 14 Ave. NW at 7pm, Tickets: $61.95 – $72.45+fees
+Musical Treasures @ The Calgary Women’s Chorus performs their favorite selections from the past 14 years of making music together! Parkdale United Church, 2919 8 Ave NW at 2.30pm; Tickets: Free – $20.00
+Calgary Youth Orchestra – 50th Anniversary Concert: Shostakovich and Vincent Ho @ Jack Singer Concert Hall at 7.30pm; Tickets: $18.00
+Hike for Hospice Calgary 2025 @ Fish Creek Provincial Park, Sikome Lake Parking Lot from 9am – 12pm. Phone: 4032634525; Tickets: Free – $20
+In Conversation with Tradition: Gai Lan Ensemble Featuring Chinese Pipa Master Hao Yifan @ Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre, 850 4 Str SE at 1pm, Phone: 4035435115; Tickets start from $10
+Mount Pleasant Potters’ Guild Annual Spring Pottery Market @ Triwood Community Association, 2244 Chicoutimi Drive NW from 10am – 4pm, Phone: 4039903693; Tickets: Free
+Spring Pottery Sale @ Acadia Recreation Complex, 240 90 Ave SE from 10am – 4pm; Free
+Halo Halo Opening Reception and Merkado @ The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland, 750 9 Ave SE from 12pm – 7pm; Tickets: Free
Monday, May 5
+Gerry Dee – Funny You Should Say That@ Gerry Dee is famously known for his creation of the hit sitcom “Mr. D” and his current roles as the host of “Family Feud Canada” and on Fox’s hit comedy sitcom “Animal Control”.Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, 1415 14 Ave. NW at 8pm; Tickets: $49.5 – $89.50+fees
Tuesday, May 6
+Niko Moon – These Are The Nights Tour@ The Palace Theatre, 219 – 8th Ave SW at 7p; Tickets: $37.25 & up
Wednesday, May 7
+Machine Head & In Flames@ with special guests Lacuna Coil and Unearth.GreyEagleEventCentre at 6pm; Tickets start from $59.50
Thursday, May 8
+Blue Jay Sessions: Spring Edition@ Our sessions feature a huge array of independent Canadian artists from a mix of different genres, so come and soak up some amazing original songs and hear the stories behind ’em all too.ThePrairieEmporium, 300-344 53 Ave SE at 7pm; Tickets: $15 – $23 +fees
+Experience the Mastery of QuatuorElysée@ QuatuorÉlysée, a French string quartet with Ukrainian roots, invites you to experience an unforgettable evening of classical music celebrating their 30th-anniversary tour.La Cité des Rocheuses, 240 – 4800 Richard Road SW at 7pm; Tickets: Price: $17.15 for members and $33.32 fornon members.
+Bike to Work Day Calgary@ Energy Pit Stops: Free bicycle tune-ups and swag from local retailers.Free Pancake Breakfast: Enjoy a meal at Delta Gardens.Main Hub at Delta Gardens, 1st ave and, 6 St SW, Phone: 403-269-7300; Free
+McHappy Day: An Unmissable Chance to Make a Difference@ McDonald’s Restaurants, Calgary, Phone: 4375223563; Tickets: Free entry
Friday, May 9
+Poulenc’s Organ Concerto@ Jack Singer Concert Hall at 7.30pm, Phone: 4035710849; Tickets: $27.00 – $140.00
+Blue Jay Sessions: Spring Edition@ Our sessions feature a huge array of independent Canadian artists from a mix of different genres, so come and soak up some amazing original songs and hear the stories behind ’em all too.The Prairie Emporium, 300-344 53 Ave SE at 7pm; Tickets: $15 – $23 +fees
+Revv52 Presents Fan Favourites@ Bella Concert Hall, 18 Mt Royal Circle SW at 7.30pm, Phone: 403.440.7770; Tickets: $0.00 – $81.55
+Matt Hansen@ Matthew Hansen blends blues, rock, soul, funk, pop, and ’90s hip hop and R&B, defying genre labels. Known for his sharp songwriting, fiery guitar work, and unpredict. Commonwealth Bar & Stage, 731 10 Ave SW at 7pm; Tickets:Varies
+Nitty Gritty Dirt Band – All The Good Times: The Farewell Tour@ Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium at 7.30pm; Tickets:$59 &up+fees
+Dean Lewis: The Epilogue World Tour@ Grey Eagle Event Centre at 8pm; Tickets:
$49.50 &up+fees
+Candlelight: Tribute to Lauryn Hill @ The Hangar Flight Museum at 6.45pm; Tickets start from $34
Saturday, May 10
+Poulenc’s Organ Concerto@ Jack Singer Concert Hall at 7.30pm, Phone: 4035710849; Tickets: $27.00 – $140.00
+Revv52 Presents Fan Favourites@ Bella Concert Hall, 18 Mt Royal Circle SW at 2pm and 7.30pm, Phone: 403.440.7770; Tickets: $0.00 – $81.55
+Candlelight Spring: The Best of Joe Hisaishi @ The Lantern Community Church at 6.45pm; Tickets start from $38.50
+Candlelight Spring: Best of Metal @ The Lantern Community Church at 8.45pm; Tickets start from $29
+Youth Singers of Calgary – Songstruck @ Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium at 7pm; Tickets : $35 & up
+The Festival Chorus presents: RUTTER SUPPER @ Knox United Church, 506 4 Str SW at 7.30pm, Phone: 4038372911; Tickets: $17 – $30
+Little Modern Market @ WinSport, 88 Canada Olympic Rd S W from 10am – 4pm; Tickets; Donation
+Annual Vaisakhi Parade – Nagar Kirtan @ Prairie Winds Park, 223 Castleridge Blvd NE, from 10am – 4pm; Free
+Mother’s Day Market @ Airdrie City Hall, 400 Main St N, Airdrie from 11am – 4pm; Free
+Saskatoon Farm Mother’s Day Market @ The Saskatoon Farm, 80181 338 Ave E from 9am – 5pm; Tickets: $8+fees admission.
+Millarville Spring Market @ Millarville Racing & Agricultural Society, 192 Street, Millarville from 9am – 3pm; Tickets: $3
Sunday, May 11 – Mother’s Day in Calgary
+Saskatoon Farm Mother’s Day Market @ The Saskatoon Farm, 80181 338 Ave E from 9am – 5pm; Tickets: $8+fees admission.
+Mother’s Day Brunch With Michela Sheedy @ King Eddy, 438 9 Ave SE at 9am and 11am and 1pm; Tickets: $39.59 to $76.16
A Paintbrush for Piccolo @ This uplifting musical story, written by Anne Gatha with music composed by Calgary Phil violist Arthur Bachmann, tells the tale of Piccolo, a child living in the Renaissance who sets out to become a famous artist. Jack Singer Concert Hall at 3pm, Phone: 403.571.0849; Tickets: $31.00 – $48.00
+Sweet on Fiddlin’ @Join us for a special Calgary Fiddlers feature show at cSPACE Theatre in Marda Loop, Calgary. cSPACE Marda Loop, 125-1721 29 Ave SW at 3pm and 7pm; Tickets : $30.00
+Rainbow Kitten Surprise: Thanks For Coming Tour @ Grey Eagle Event Centre at 8pm; Tickets:Varies
+Fire and Silk @ oin Amir Amiri and Elham Manouchehri for Fire and Silk — a mesmerizing afternoon of Persian music at Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre. Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre, 850 4 Str SE at 1pm; Tickets: Included with General Admission
+Champions Of Magic – Chasing the Unbelievable @ Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium from pm – 7pm; Tickets: $39.50+
+Heritage Park Mother’s Day Brunch @ Gasoline Alley Museum at Heritage Park, Seating Time(s): 9:30 a.m. | 10:30 a.m. | 11:30 a.m. | 12:30 p.m. | 1:30 p.m. | 2:30 p.m., Phone: 403-268-8500; Tickets: $29.95 to $46.95 plus GST
+A Marvelous Mother’s Day Brunch @ Thomsons Kitchen & Bar, 112 8 Ave SE at 10am and 3pm; Phone: 403 616 3567; Tickets: Free to $96
+Mother’s Day High Tea @ The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland, 750 9 Ave SE from 11.30am – 1pm; Tickets: Free-$50
Thursday, May 15
+Julie Kim – Doing Too Much Tour @ Julie Kim is one of Canada’s top stand-up comedians. Julie recently toured across North America doing 40 theatre shows with Ronny Chieng (Crazy Rich Asians, The Daily Show with Trevor Noah). Yuk Yuk’s, 218 18 Ave SE at 7pm; Tickets: $41.75
+Laugh out Loud: JFSC Comedy Night”, Annual Fundraiser @ Join us for an unforgettable night of comedy with award-winning Canadian comic Jacob Samuel. Carriage House Hotel & Conference Centre, 9030 Macleod Trail from 6.30pm – 10pm, Phone: 403-692-6395; Tickets: $100 – 118
Friday, May 16
+Candlelight: Tribute to Pink @ Calgary Central Library at 8.30pm; Tickets start from $42
+Candlelight: Tribute to Queen and The Beatles @ The Lantern Community Church at 8.45; Tickets start from $38.50
+Candlelight: Tribute to Taylor Swift @ Calgary Central Library at 6.30pm; Tickets start from $37
+Candlelight: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac on Strings @ The Lantern Community Church at 6.45; Tickets start from $30
+Singers’ Night 2025 @ Rosedale Community Hall, 901 – 11th Ave NW at 7.30pm, Phone: 403-460-6264; Tickets: $25.00 – $30.00
+High River Little Britches Rodeo @ High River Rodeo Grounds, Foothills No. 31 at 6pm; Tickets: By Donation
+Discovery Days: Take Flight @ Bow Habitat Station, 1440-17A Str SE from 9.30am – 3pm; Tickets: $0-$10
+The Highfield Food & Beverage Market Fest @ City & Country Urban Winery, 544 38A Ave SE from 5pm – 10pm; Tickets: Free
+PD Day Camps @ Heritage Park Historical Village, 1900 Heritage DR SW, Phone: 403.268.8500 from 9am – 4pm; Tickets : $75 + GST
+Reuben and the Dark with The Bullhorn Singers – All These Roads Tour @ It was an unexpected turn of events on a Calgary Stampede mainstage in 2019 that brought together Calgary’s own renowned indie-folk outfit, Reuben and the Dark and traditional powwow champions, Bullhorn Singers for a live performance that stopped both the audience and these artists in their tracks. Bella Concert Hall at 8pm, Phone: 403.440.7770; Tickets: $39.59 – $61.73
+How to Train Your Dragon In Concert @ Jubilee Auditorium, 1415 14 Ave NW at 7.30pm, Phone: 403.571.0849; Tickets: $48.00 – $203.00
Saturday, May 17
+High River Little Britches Rodeo @ High River Rodeo Grounds, Foothills No. 31 at 10am; Tickets: By Donation
+The Highfield Food & Beverage Market Fest @ City & Country Urban Winery, 544 38A Ave SE from 10am – 4pm; Tickets: Free
+How to Train Your Dragon In Concert @ Jubilee Auditorium, 1415 14 Ave NW at 2 pm and 7.30pm, Phone: 403.571.0849; Tickets: $48.00 – $203.00
+The Best Spring Clearance Market @ Thorncliffe Greenview Community Association & Recreation Centre, 5600 Centre St N, from 10am – 5pm; Tickets: FREE
+Winging It! Fantasy Improv Comedy Show @ Erratics Indie Arts Club, 625 11th Ave SW, May 17 and May 31, Phone: 5872221676; Tickets: $14 – $17
Sunday, May 18
+Dragons & Mythical Beasts @ Calling all brave heroes! Enter into a magical world of myths and legends in this fantastical show for all the family. Jack Singer Concert Hall, 225 8 Ave SE at 2pm, Phone: 403-294-9494; Tickets: $47.18 – $65.34
+Queen – It’s a Kinda Magic @ Grey Eagle Event Centre at 8pm; Tickets: $39+fees & up
+Night at the Museum – International Museum Day Film Screening @ The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland, 750 9 Ave SE at 2pm; Tickets: $13
Monday, May 19
+Victoria Day Afternoon Tea on the Verandah @ Heritage Park at 11:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 1.15 pm, 1.45 pm, 3 pm, 3.30 pm; Tickets start from $24.95
+Arif Lohar Live @ Jack Singer Concert Hall at 6.30pm; Tickets: $78.90 – $116.40
Thursday, May 22
+Hot Dogs & Hot Takes on History: We Can Judge People from the Past @ The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland, 750 9 Ave SE from 7pm – 8.30pm; Tickets: $15
+Limber Hollow presents: Limber Comedy @ Limber Hollow, 4034 4 St SE from 7.30pm – 9pm; Tickets: $15
Friday, May 23
+Peter Beets, Chopin Meets the Blues @ Experience an extraordinary night as award-winning Dutch jazz pianist Peter Beets and his trio—featuring piano, double bass, and drums—infuse Chopin’s timeless music with the expressive power of jazz and blues, blending classical sophistication with the swing and spontaneity of improvisation. Bella Concert Hall, 18 Mt Royal Circle SW at 8pm, Phone: 403.440.7770; Tickets: $42.53 – $70.65
+A Night on Broadway with Ashley Brown @ Jack Singer Concert Hall at 7.30pm; Tickets: $25.00 – $116.00
+Alessia Cara: Love & Hyperbole Tour @ Grey Eagle Event Centre at 8pm; Tickets:
$49 & up+fees
+Jazz on Lincoln Park: Jon Day @ Nickle Theatre, 4825 Mt Royal Gate SW from 8pm – 10.30pm, Phone: (403) 440-6821; Tickets: $13-25
+Calgary Bluesfest presents: Steve Marriner @ King Eddy, 438 9 Ave SE at 8.30pm; Tickets: $35.41 +fees
+An Evening with Dr. Henry Cloud @ An Evening with Dr. Henry Cloud: Leading Authentically in All Areas of Life. FAC Deerfoot, 12345 40 St SE from 7pm – 9pm, Phone: 3062291574; Tickets: $50
+What Makes a Provincial Heritage Site? – Talk and Discussion @ Enjoy an evening learning about heritage sites and the issues facing them with Allan Rowe and Stefan Cieslik from the Historic Resources Management Branch of the Government of Alberta. The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland, 750 9 Ave from 6.30pm – 8pm; Tickets: $15
Saturday, May 24
+A Night on Broadway with Ashley Brown @ Jack Singer Concert Hall at 7.30pm; Tickets: $25.00 – $116.00
+Locked Zoo: Dress Code @ Put on your best animal prints and get ready to embark on a safari adventure with a cryptic twist at Locked Zoo: Dress Code! Calgary Zoo, 210 St. George’s Drive NE at 5pm; Tickets: $50 + GST
+Calgary Reptile Expo @ The Genesis Centre, 7555 Falconridge Blvd NE from 9am – 5pm; Tickets: $3.99 to $9.99
+Calgary Marathon @ Various Venues, Calgary from 6.30am – 12pm
+InglewooDIY Every Nook & Cranny Artisan Market @ Pollinator Park, 923 9ave SE from 11am – 4pm; Tickets: FREE
+Airdrie Children’s Festival @ Various Venues, Airdrie from 10am – 4pm; Free
+Vintage Redefined Market @ Acadia Recreation Complex, 240 90 Ave SE from 10am- 5pm; Tickets: $5
+Artisans’ Fair Featuring Festival of Quilts @ Heritage Park Historical Village, 1900 Heritage DR SW from 10am – 5pm, Phone: 403.268.8500; Tickets: Free – $39.95
+Ministry @ The Palace Theatre, 219 – 8th Ave SW at 6.30pm; Tickets: $45 & up+fees
+Calgary Stampeders vs. Edmonton Elks @ McMahon Stadium, 1817 Crowchild Trail NW at 7.30pm; Tickets: $26 & up
+James Arthur: The Pisces World Tour @ Grey Eagle Event Centre at 7.30pm; Tickets: $59 & up+fees
+Raga Mala Calgary & NMC Present — The Jaipur Legacy, a Journey in Kathak: Durgesh Gangani @ Studio Bell, 850 4 Str SE at 7pm, Phone: 4035435115; Tickets: $0-20
+Oh Canada, eh! @ Join Cum Vino Cantus for Oh Canada, eh! — a concert filled with the spirit and soundscape of Canada! McDougall United Church, 8516 Athabasca Str SW from 2.30pm – 4pm; Tickets: $10 to $20
Sunday, May 25
+Calgary Reptile Expo @ The Genesis Centre, 7555 Falconridge Blvd NE from 10am – 4pm; Tickets: $3.99 to $9.99
+Calgary Marathon @ Various Venues, Calgary from 6am – 5pm
+Airdrie Children’s Festival @ Various Venues, Airdrie from 10am – 4pm; Free
+Artisans’ Fair Featuring Festival of Quilts @ Heritage Park Historical Village, 1900 Heritage DR SW from 10am – 5pm, Phone: 403.268.8500; Tickets: Free – $39.95
+The Barn Artisan Market presents… The May Market! @ Shawnessy Barn, 224 Shawmeadows Rd SW from 11am – 4pm; Free
+Dave’s Big Art Show #5 @ Westgate Community Association, 4943 8 Ave SW from 11am – 5pm; Tickets: Free
+Kakani Katija: Designed by Nature @ and May 26. Jack Singer Concert Hall at 2pm; Tickets: $47.85 – $92.65
+Calgary Youth Orchestra Presents Cinema Classics @ Bella Concert Hall at 7.30pm; Tickets: $18.00
+Elvis Aloha Hawaii @ Feel the spirit of Elvis like never before! Ranchman’s invites you to an unforgettable night on Sunday, May 25, 2025, for the Elvis – Aloha Hawaii Show, a spectacular tribute starring Adam Fitzpatrick. Ranchman’s Calgary, 9615 McLeod Trail S from 5pm – 11pm; Tickets: $43-$54. Includes dinner and the show
+The HeART of Women’s Health: At the Intersection of Art and Science @ cspace Marda Loop, 1721 29 Ave SW from 1pm – 4pm, Phone: 403-210-7435; Free
+Astralis Quartet presents Falling Through Time @ Michael Lipnicki Fine Pianos, 6033 Centre Street South from 3pm – 4.30pm; Tickets: $15-$35
What’s Happening this Month in Calgary
+Royal Canadian International Circus 2025 @ CrossIron Mills, 261055 Crossiron Blvd, May 23-June 1; Tickets start from $39.50
+SIX @ From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the six wives of Henry VIII take the microphone to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a Euphoric Celebration of 21st-century girl power! Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, May 20 – 25 at 2pm and 7.30pm; Tickets: Varies by show date
+Legally Blonde @ A Feel-Good Musical Based on the Novel and Hit Film. Max Bell Theatre, 220 9 Ave SE, May 20 – June 15; Tickets: $44.00 – $109.00
+Cannonball! A Festival of Youth Theatre @ CYPT welcomes back the 2025 Cannonball Festival of Youth-Led Theatre. You heard that right – every show is directed, written, designed, stage managed, produced, and performed by youth age 10 – 19. West Village Theatre, 10 Ave SW, May 21 -31; Tickets start from $27.96
+Calgary Black Film Festival @ Various Venues, Calgary, May 23 – 27
+2025 48hr Mobile Device Filmmaking Challenge @ Alberta, Anywhere, May 23 – 25
+TuneGo FRIDAYS @ Join us Friday nights at 7pm for some TuneGo FUN! We play a tune and you guess the Song and Artist or TV Theme Show Song and if you’ve got that song on your TuneGo Card, you get to mark it off just like BINGO! TOPS Pizza South, 9919 Fairmount Dr. SE, May 23 – December 19, Phone: 403-278-1511
+Farmers and Makers Market @ cSPACE Marda Loop , 1721 29 AVE SW, May 24 – October 4, Saturdays 10am – 2pm
+Calgary History Bus Tour with Heritage Park Admission @ 1900 Heritage Drive SW, May 19 – July 12 at 10am; Tickets start from $60.90
+Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary @ 263156 Range Road 53, Cochrane, T0M 2E0, May 12 – July 12; Tickets start from $22.05
+ Calgary’s Stampede Park: Art & the Wild West Walking Tour @ 650 25 Ave SE, May 19 – June 27; Tickets start from $21
+Otafest 2025 – Calgary’s Premier Anime Festival @ Otafest is a 3-day Japanese Cultural and Animation Festival at the Calgary Telus Convention Centre. Calgary TELUS Convention Centre & Calgary Marriott Downtown Hotel, May 16 – 18; Tickets start from $16.73
+Otafest After Party 2025 @ The Velvet Room, 628 8 Ave SW B, May 18 – 19; Tickets : $20 -$40
+Spring at Calgary Farmyard @ Calgary Farmyard, 284022 Township Road 224, Rocky View County, May 16 – June 29, Friday to Sunday from 9.30am – 4.30pm; Tickets: $24.38+GST online , Price is per person ages 3+
+Ridge Ride 2-Hour Horseback Trail Ride in Kananaskis @ Alberta 40, Kananaskis, T0L 2H0, May 13 – July 27; Tickets: $202.50
+Golden Skybridge; breathtaking views of the Rocky and Purcell mountains! @ 503 Golden Donald Upper Road, Golden, V0A 1H0, May 13 – July 5; Tickets start from $31.50
+Kananaskis River Rafting Adventure @ Riverbase, Stoney 142, 143, 144, T0L 1N0, May 16 – July 26 at 1.30pm; Tickets start from $97
+Valley Vista 1.5 Hour Horseback Trail Ride in Kananaskis @ Experience supplied by: Boundary Ranch, May 13 – July 27; Tickets: $164
+Education Concert: A Paintbrush for Piccolo @ This uplifting musical story, written by Anne Gatha with music composed by Calgary Phil violist Arthur Bachmann, tells the tale of Piccolo, a child living in the Renaissance who sets out to become a famous artist. Jack Singer Concert Hall, May 13 – 15, Phone: 403.571.0849; Tickets: $15.00
+The Buddy Holly Tribute @ The Buddy Holly Concert is a dynamite two-act show featuring hits such as “That’ll Be the Day”, “Peggy Sue”, “Oh Boy” and “Rave On”. May 16-17, YMCA Calgary Locations, Calgary, Phone: 4034648747; Tickets : $32 – $35
+7th Annual Tap Day Celebration @ DJD Dance Centre, 111 12 Ave SE, May 16 – 18; Tickets : Free – $55.00
+Heritage Park Opening Weekend @ Heritage Park, May 17 – 19 from 10am – 5pm; Tickets: Regular Admission
+Heritage Park @ May 17 – September from 10am – 5pm, Phone: 403-268-8500; Tickets: $27.95 – $31.95
+Skyline’s Downhill Karting Opening Weekend @ Winsport Canada Olympic Park, 88 Canada Olympic Road SW, May 17 – 19 from 10am – 5pm; Tickets: 2 rides: $32, 3 rides: $35
+Calgary Serbian Fest @ 16025 243 Ave E, May 17 – 18 from 11am – 5pm; Tickets: $5 / person
+Calaway Park Opening Weekend @ Calaway Park, Range Road 33, May 17 – 19 from 10am – 7pm; Tickets start from $37.95 + GST
+Granary Road Spring Fair @ Granary Road, 226066 112 Street West, Foothills County, May 17 -18, Phone: 4034537623, from 9am – 5pm; Tickets: $24.95
+ Dave’s Big Art Show #5 – May 25, 2025 – form 11am-5pm at Westgate Community Center – FREE Admission – bring the whole family and explore a vibrant collection of unique handmade art, crafts and one of a kind prices from over 30 local artists and creators. Come for fine art, some pop art, jewellery, henna, clothing and all kinds of fun crafts and creations.
+Spruce Meadows May Classic @Spruce Meadows, May 8-11; Free
+ZWILLING Warehouse Sale @ Big Four Building, 1801 Big Four Trail SE, May 8 – September 11 from 10am – 7pm; Free
+StoryBook Theatre: Once On This Island the musical@ Beddington Theatre Arts Centre, 375 Bermuda Dr NW, May 9-31; Tickets: $28 – $38
+Workshop Theatre presents “Prescription: Murder” @ The Pumphouse Theatre, 2140 Pumphouse Ave SW, May 9 – 19, Phone: 4032532002; Tickets: $25.00 – $28.00
+Calgary History Bus Tour with Heritage Park Admission @ 1900 Heritage Drive SW, May 18 – June 28; Tickets start from $60.90
+Valley Vista 1.5 Hour Horseback Trail Ride in Kananaskis @ Experience supplied by: Boundary Ranch, May 6 – July 19; Tickets – $164
+The Horizon of Khufu: A Journey to Ancient Egypt @ CF Chinook Centre, May 6-28; Tickets start from $19.48
+Inglewood Night Market 2025 @ 10 Ave & 10 Str SE, May 9 – September 12 (Fridays – May 9, June 13, July 11, August 8, September 5 & September 12) from 5pm – 11pm
+Calgary Reads Big Book Sale @ Calgary Curling Club, 720 3rd Str NW, May 9 – 19; Tickets: $3-$5
+BYOB A Mothers Day Stage and At Show @ Theatre 1308 , 1308 Edmonton Trail, May 9 -11, Phone: 403.681.455; Tickets: $27.96 each
State of Art YYC Fine Art Show @ Strathcona Community Centre, 277 Strathcona Drive SW, May 9 – 10, Phone: 4037030294; Free
+The Da Vinci Code @ Vertigo Theatre, 115 – 9th Ave SE, May 10 – June 8, Phone: 403-221-3707; Tickets: $30 – $83
+North Haven Parade of Garage Sales @ North Haven Community, 5003 North Haven Dr. NW from 9am – 1pm; Free
+2025 Fabric & Yarn Sale @ Garrison Curling Club, 2288, 47 Ave SW, May 2-4 at 10.30am; Tickets: $5
+Annual Calgary Rock & Mineral Show @ The Genesis Centre, 7555 Falconridge Blvd NE, May 2 -4 at 10am and 1pm; Tickets: Free – $8
+Market Collective – The Motherlode @ Market Collective returns bringing more than a decade’s worth of experience of showcasing a number of local Calgarian artists. Contemporary Calgary, 711 11 Str SW, May 2- 4; Tickets: $8 / Friday: 4pm – 9pm, Saturday: 10am – 6pm, Sunday: 10am – 4pm\
+Songs For My Father To Fall Asleep To @ Join Calgary’s first Poet Laureate, Kris Demeanor, for an intimate evening of music celebrating his heartfelt album Songs for My Father to Fall Asleep To. The West Village Theatre, 2007 10th Ave SW, May 1-3 at 8pm, Phone: 403-242-7118; Tickets: $15 – $35
+Alberta Ballet In Don Quixote @ Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, May 1-3 at 7.30pm; Tickets: $31.30 – $199.90+fees
+Calgary Chinatown Scavenger Hunt 2025 @ Calgary Chinatown, Calgary, May 1-31, Phone: 587-709-7009; Free
+21st Annual Calgary Book Sale @ Crossroads Market Tent, 1235 26 Ave SE, May 1- 11, Phone: 403-237-8477; Tickets: Admission is $2 at the door.
+La Pizza Week @ Participating Restaurants, May 1-10; Tickets: Cost of Food
+Calgary Psychic & Crystal Fair @ Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza Conference Centre, 1316 33rd Str NE, May 1-4; Tickets: $10
+Jane’s Walk Calgary @ Jane’s Walk is an annual festival of free, community-led walking tours inspired by Jane Jacobs. Various Locations, Calgary, May 2 – 4; Free
+Day Out with Thomas: Party Tour – Calgary 2025 @ Heritage Park Historical Village, May 3-11 from 9am – 5.15pm; Tickets: Free – $29.95 + GST
+Robert Lemay – From the Garden @ Lemay explores the wonders of his garden in this exhibition that immerses the viewer in a barrage of colour. Wallace Galleries, 100, 500-5th Ave SW, May 3-28; Tickets: free
+ The Horizon of Khufu: A Journey to Ancient Egypt @ CF Chinook Centre, April 29 -May 28; Tickets start from $34.50
+ Mosaic | Pop-Up Gallery – MAY 3, 2025 from 10am to 4pm at Canyon Meadows Community Association
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