10 things to do in and around Calgary this weekend
There are plenty of local events and activities you can check out in Calgary this weekend.
Here's a look at just 10 of the things you and your family can do in and around the city:
Calgary Renovation Show
- What: Learn everything you need to know about home improvement and meet local experts at the Calgary Renovation Show.
- When: Noon to 9 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 12, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 13 and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 14.
- Where: BMO Centre, Halls E & F, 20 Roundup Way S.E.
- Cost: Children 12 and under are free, adults 13+ are $13 (or $11 in advance online)and seniors (60+) pay $11 (or $9 online). Half-day tickets are also available for adults (13+) arriving after 4 p.m. for $6.50.
Ride the Ranch
- What: YYC Cycle hosts two 50-minute spin classes at Calgary's iconic Ranchman's set to country tunes. Events are 18+
- When: Sunday, Jan. 14 at 3 p.m. and 5 p.m., with line dance lessons at 4 p.m.
- Where: Ranchman's, 9615 Macleod Trail S.E.
- Cost: $33
Wellness Day Sweat at The Method
- What: Take an hour-long HIIT class at The Method, followed by a lunch provided by Sprout.
- When: Saturday, Jan. 13 from 12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m.
- Where: The Method, 402 12 Ave. S.E.
- Cost: $28
Booze & Ice Cream tasting at Market Wines
- What: Market Wines hosts a tasting focusing on ice cream paired with a splash of booze.
- When: Saturday, Jan. 13 at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.
- Where: Market Wines, 4109 University Ave. N.W.
- Cost: $29
Indiana Jones
- What: Watch Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark as part of Fort Calgary's 'Films at the Fort' series.
- When: Saturday, Jan. 13 at 6:30 p.m.
- Where: Fort Calgary, 750 Ninth Avenue S.E.
- Cost: $12
The Princess Bride
- What: Watch The Princess Bride as part of Fort Calgary's Films at the Fort series.
- When: Sunday, Jan. 14 at 2 p.m.
- Where: Fort Calgary, 750 9 Avenue S.E.
- Cost: $12
Calgary Wranglers
- What: The Calgary Wranglers take on the Ontario Reign.
- When: Friday, Jan. 12 at 7 p.m.
- Where: Scotiabank Saddledome, 555 Saddledome Rise S.E.
- Cost: Prices vary.
Calgary Hitmen
- What: The Calgary Hitmen take on the Spokane Chiefs.
- When: Friday, Jan. 12 at 12 p.m.
- Where: Scotiabank Saddledome, 555 Saddledome Rise S.E.
- Cost: Prices vary.
Calgary Hitmen
- What: The Calgary Hitmen take on the Tri-City Americans.
- When: Sunday, Jan. 14 at 2 p.m.
- Where: Scotiabank Saddledome, 555 Saddledome Rise S.E.
- Cost: Prices vary.
Sylvia
- What: Watch Sylvia, a co-production with Scorpio Theatre, described as a smart, silly, sophisticated and occasionally salty comedy about relationships, nature and growing older.
- When: Friday, Jan. 12 – Saturday, Jan 27.
- Where: Pumphouse Theatre, 2140 Pumphouse Ave. S.W.
- Cost: $22 - $25
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