In 1886, the Calgary and District Agricultural Society held a fair that attracted a large number of residents. This would become the roots for the Calgary Stampede.
With clues hidden around the zoo, you’ll need keen observation and quick thinking to navigate the challenges. Unlock the secrets of the ocean to escape before time runs out. This is an 18+ event. Get the details, here. Where: Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo When: Sept 6
Stroll through Hallotown—if you dare! Dress up as your favourite character and enjoy a spooktacular good time for the whole family. Saturdays, Sundays, and Thanksgiving Monday. Find out more, here. Where: Calaway Park When: Sept 6 – Oct 13
Drop by the perfect pathway pit stop with the whole family – babies and furbabies alike! Located conveniently between East Village and Inglewood, The Confluence “paw-tio” is decked out with comfy seating and serving tasty drinks and snacks this summer! Get the details, here. Where: The Confluence When: Sept 6
Hindu Heritage Society presents Heritage for Harmony, part of Alberta Culture Days! Celebrate Alberta’s rich cultural heritage with music, art, and activities that bring people together in harmony. Enjoy snacks and interactive cultural programs in the afternoon. This is a free event, however registration and supplies are required for the art workshop. Get your tickets […]
The Calgary Phil presents a free community concert. Performing classical favourites, show tunes, and pops, it’s the perfect soundtrack to a fun-filled afternoon in the heart of the city. Get the details, here. Where: Prince’s Island Park When: Sept 7
Fairy tales intertwine in Once Upon a Time – A Thousand Tales, a story ballet that stitches childhood classics into one enchanting journey. Led by the White Rabbit, each scene opens the door to another beloved tale, creating a seamless adventure bursting with imagination. Get details and tickets, here. Where: Southern Jubilee Auditorium When: Sept 11 […]
It’s the tail end of the big, bad 1980s in Hollywood, and the party has been raging hard. But the rock ’n’ roll fairy tale is about to end when German developers sweep into town with plans to turn the fabled Strip into just another capitalist strip mall. Can the main characters save the strip […]
You’re invited to the to the Boo Crew Costume Party. Dress to impress in a family friendly costume. It is a Halloweekends Boonanza! Open 11 am to 5 pm. See a full list of events at Calaway Park, here. Where: Calaway Park When: Sept 13 – 14
Movies “based on a true story” captivate audiences with the intrigue of history and the wonderment of how the film’s events could have transpired in real life. The reality is that these films love to blur the lines between fact and fiction in favour of cinematic storytelling. Have you ever wondered, “how much of this […]
Mrg Live & Bruce Hills Entertainment Present: Rick Mercer’s Stand-up for Canada Comedy Tour. This fall, iconic comedian Rick Mercer leads a coast-to-coast tour spotlighting homegrown talent and delivering a night of laughter, and national pride. Get your tickets, here. Where: Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium When: Sept 14
The National Music Centre is excited to announce that Beaatz, Beatrice Love, Brandi Vezina, Damase Elis, Lacey Hill, Raven Reid, and Uncle Trent and Friends have been selected as participants in the OHSOTO’KINO Music Incubator program for Indigenous musicians. The program will feature a live showcase and reception on September 17 at Studio Bell. Get […]
Fuel your creativity with the love of cult classics! Gather your crafting supplies, grab a seat and settle in for an evening of creating alongside a nostalgic trip down memory lane with the cult classic Labyrinth (1986). Get tickets and details, here. Where: The Confluence When: Sept 17
The largest film festival in Alberta showcases more than 200 short and feature-length multi-genre films from Canada and around the world. Get the details, here. Where: Various Theatres When: Sept 18 – 28
One of Canada’s most influential artists, Jana Sterbak has had a significant impact on contemporary art, artists, and audiences for almost 50 years. Dimensions of Intimacy features innovative early work that pushes material and sculptural norms, wearable structures that merge object with performance, significant video and film work, as well as rarely exhibited artist editions, […]
Rock out with the Calgary Phil as the Orchestra performs with Jeans ‘n Classics in a fabulous show combining the best of Sting and The Police! Get details and tickets, here. Where: Jack Singer Concert Hall When: Sept 19 – 20
Step into the secret world of Malayan tapirs at this adults-only event that explores the fascinating lives of these unique and mysterious creatures. Begin your evening with an exclusive, after-hours viewing, and then enjoy a four-course meal. This is an 18+ event. Get your tickets, here. Where: Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo When: Sept 20 & 27
Join the FILMharmonique Orchestra and Choir and celebrate the music of FINAL FANTASY XIV and XVI by renowned composer Masayoshi Soken, as well as other iconic works from the series. Get the details and tickets, here. Where: Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium When: Sept 20
Take a trip into the deep, dark wood with the Calgary Phile and Conductor Monica Chen! Based on the beloved books by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, with music by composer Philip Mackenzie, The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo’s Child tell the tales of a clever little mouse and his encounters with a fearsome monster. An afternoon of […]
Join Emmy winning stand-up comic, writer, actress and producer who has been entertaining audiences for over twenty years for an evening of side-splitting laughter. Get your tickets, here. Where: Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium When: Sept 27
Get ready for an evening of danger, deception, and murder! Tony suspects his wife may be cheating on him, but shocking twists and revelations will raise the stakes with deadly results. This acclaimed adaptation of the classic thriller would even make Alfred Hitchcock Dial M for Murder. Find details and tickets, here. Where: Max Bell Theatre […]