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:
Remembrance Day at The Hangar Flight Museum
- What: The Hangar Flight Museum holds a Remembrance Day ceremony. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. with everyone asked to be seated by 10:15 a.m. CTV News Calgary will air the service live on TV and online beginning at 10:30 a.m. The museum will be open for admissions by donation from 12 to 4 p.m. Donations to the Veterans Association Food Bank will be accepted.
- When: Monday, Nov. 11 at 10:30 a.m.
- Where: The Hangar Flight Museum, 4629 McCall Way N.E.
Remembrance Day at The Military Museums
- What: Mark Remembrance Day at a public ceremony at The Military Museums. The museum will open after the ceremony at 12 p.m. until 6 p.m. Admission will be by donation. This year, food bank donations will not be accepted.
- When: Monday, Nov. 11 at 10:30 a.m.
- Where: The Military Museums, 4520 Crowchild Tr. S.W.
Millarville Christmas Market
- What: Get a head start on your holiday shopping at the Millarview Christmas Market. The family-friendly event features food trucks, music, reindeer, photos with Santa and dozens of vendors.
- When: Thursday, Nov. 7 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday, Nov. 8 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 9 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 10 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Where: Millarville Racing & Agricultural Society, 306097 192 St W, Millarville, Alta.
Wranglers vs. Silver Knights
- What: The Calgary Wranglers take on the Henderson Silver Nights in back-to-back games at the 'Dome.
- When: Saturday, Nov. 9 at 6 p.m., then Sunday, Nov. 10 at 1 p.m.
- Where: Scotiabank Saddledome, 555 Saddledome Rise S.E.
Flames vs. Kings
- What: The Calgary Flames take on the Los Angeles Kings at the Saddledome.
- When: Monday, Nov. 11 at 6:30 p.m.
- Where: Scotiabank Saddledome, 555 Saddledome Rise S.E.
Collective Soul: 30th anniversary concert
- What: Collective Soul celebrates the band's 30th anniversary with an all-ages show in Calgary. Tickets start at $70.
- When: 8 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024
- Where: Grey Eagle Resort & Event Centre, 3777 Grey Eagle Dr.
The Seafarer
- What: Alberta Theatre Projects kicks off its 50th anniversary season with a presentation of The Seafarer, starring Paul Gross. The play, written by Conor McPherson, tells the tale of a pair of brawling brothers on Christmas Eve.
- When: Until Nov. 10, 2024.
- Where: Martha Cohen Theatre, 215 8 Ave SE, Calgary, Alta.
Deathtrap
- What: Head to Stage West to watch Deathtrap, a Tony-nominated play adapted into a 1982 film starring Michal Caine and Christopher Reeve.
- When: Until Nov. 10, 2024.
- Where: Stage West Theatre Restaurant, 727 42 Ave. S.E.
All Those Rolling Stones
- What: Jubilations Dinner Theatre pays tribute to the Rolling Stones and their revolutionary music with a production of All Those Rolling Stones, which takes audiences into the band's tumultuous world.
- When: Until Jan. 11, 2024.
- Where: Jubilations Dinner Theatre, 1002 37 Street S.W.
Rapunzel
- What: Kids and their family members can head to Loose Moose to watch a performance of Rapunzel, aimed for those between four and 10 years old.
- When: 1 p.m. on Saturdays and 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. on Sundays, until Nov. 24, 2024.
- Where: Loose Moose Theatre, 1235 26 Ave. S.E.
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