10 things to do in 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 things happening around the city:
Grape Escape
- What: Head to the BMO Centre for Grape Escape, Calgary's largest premium wine, spirits and beer-tasting event.
- When: Friday,March 22 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Saturday, March 23 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Where: BMO Centre, 20 Roundup Way S.E.
- Cost: $70
YYC Food & Drink Experience
- What: More than 85 Calgary restaurants are participating in the YYC Food & Drink Experience, an annual food festival that sees venues throughout the city offer special three or five-course meals for a nominal fee.
- When: March 15 – 31.
- Where: Various venues throughout Calgary.
- Cost: Prices vary
Hairspray
- What: Broadway Across Canada presents Hairspray, the Tony-award-winning musical.
- When: March 19 – 24, 2024.
- Where: The Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium,
- Cost: Prices vary
The Girl on the Train
- What: Watch The Girl on the Train at Vertigo Theatre. The play is based on the psychological thriller novel by Paula Hawkins, turned into a 2016 film starring Emily Blunt.
- When: March 16 – April 14
- Where: Vertigo Theatre
- Cost: Prices vary
As You Like It
- What: Theatre Calgary presents William Shakespeare's classic comedy of love and mistaken identity – with a twist! Watch As You Like It, adapted to feature music from The Beatles.
- When: Feb. 27 – March 24
- Where: Max Bell Theatre, Arts Commons, 220 Ninth Ave. S.E.
- Cost: Prices vary
Beach Barbie's Birthday Bash
- What: Jubilations Junior presents Beach Barbie's Birthday Bash, written for kids and featuring a meal designed with kids in mind.
- When: Saturdays until March 23, 2024.
- Where: Jubilations Dinner Theatre, 1002 37 St. S.W.
- Cost: $44.95 for adults and $41.95 for kids (12 and under).
Festival of Animated Objects
- What: The Festival of Animated Objects marries the practice of mask and puppet arts with contemporary spaces, themes and ideas.
- When: March 8– 24, 2024
- Where: Various venues throughout Calgary.
- Cost: Prices vary
Roughnecks vs. Fire Wolves
- What: It's Marvel Night as The Calgary Roughnecks take on the Albany Fire Wolves at the Saddledome, featuring Marvel-themed jerseys and a balancing act during halftime.
- When: Friday, March 22 at 7 p.m.
- Where: Scotiabank Saddledome, 555 Saddledome Rise S.E.
- Cost: Prices vary
Hitmen vs. Broncos
- What: The Calgary Hitmen take on the Swift Current Broncos at the Saddledome.
- When: Saturday, March 23 at 6 p.m.
- Where: Scotiabank Saddledome, 555 Saddledome Rise S.E.
- Cost: Prices vary
Flames vs. Sabres
- What: The Calgary Flames take on the Buffalo Sabres at the Saddledome.
- When: Sunday, March 24 at 7 p.m.
- Where: Scotiabank Saddledome, 555 Saddledome Rise S.E.
- Cost: Prices vary
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