14 things to do in Calgary this weekend: October 20 to 22

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You made it to the weekend, Calgary – it’s time to celebrate!

Use that precious time off wisely by checking out any of these great Calgary events.

Friday, October 20

What: Enjoy a spectacular evening reliving the journey of famous figure skating routines from the past to present with pianist, Tommy Banks and host Jamie Salé, World Champion, and Olympic gold medalist.
When: Friday, October 20 and Saturday, October 21
Time: 8 to 10:30 pm
Where: Jack Singer Concert Hall – 205 8 Avenue SE
Tickets: Online, $25-$85

What: Get spooked silly at SmartyPantz escape room’s Hospital of Horror, a terrifying VR experience.
When: Select nights throughout October, and extended to November 6.
Time: Multiple times throughout the evening
Where: SmartyPantz Escape Rooms –1601-14 Street SW
Tickets: Online, $20 per person for bookings up to October 15, then $25 per person afterwards.

What: The Calgary Gem & Mineral Show returns to Calgary for its seventh year in a row, and this year will include more than 60 gem, mineral, and jewellery vendors.
When: Friday, October 20 to Sunday, October 22
Time: 1 to 9 pm on Friday, 10 am to 6 pm on Saturday, and 10 am to 5 pm on Sunday
Where: Big Four Building – 1898 Macleod Trail SE
Tickets: Online or at the door, $10 for three day ticket, $7 for one day ($7/weekend and $5 day/day for seniors/students). Children 12 and under get in free.

What: New Works Calgary is proud to present the Meitar Ensemble from Tel-Aviv, Israel, under the direction of one of Europe’s finest interpreters of new music, conductor Pierre-André Valade, featuring the music of Philippe Leroux.
When: Friday, October 20 to Sunday, October 22
Time: 7:30 to 9:30 pm
Where: Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall, Rozsa Centre, University of Calgary – 2500 University Dr NW
Tickets: Online, $25

What: Pretty Archie continues to push the genre lines of Folk, Bluegrass, Country and Blues creating a uniquely Pretty Archie sound. The 10 song album is a collection of their best songwriting to date, addressing themes of love, loss, life and the forces that drive all three.
When: Friday, October 20
Time: 2 pm
Where: The Ironwood – 1229 9 Ave SE
Tickets: Call to reserve, $20

What: Join the National Music Centre (NMC) on October 20 at Studio Bell for the latest live installment of the ATB Storytellers Series, featuring an interview with multi-platinum, Calgary-based Canadian recording artist Raghav.
When: Friday, October 20
Time: 7:30 pm
Where: Studio Bell – 850 4 Street SE
Tickets: Online, $20

What: Dress up in your best Halloween Costume (that allows you to move) and come on down to the annual run and walk in support of life-diabetes research. Last year they raised $110,000 – let’s make this year even better!
When: Saturday, October 21
Time: Registration opens at 9 am
Where: Eau Claire Market – 200 Barclay Parade SW #202
Admission: Fundraise a minimum of $100 to enter

What: Celebrate fall in the most appropriate way possible! Every weekend in October you will have the opportunity explore the patch and pick out the perfect pumpkin to bring home, along with the Petting Zoo, Corn Maze, Fun Farm and more. Don’t miss The Great Pumpkin Explosion, where a pumpkin filled with candy is exploded daily!
When: Every Saturday and Sunday in October
Time: 10 am to 5 pm
Where: Calgary Corn Maze and Fun Farm – 284022 Township Road 224
Tickets: $13.95 (ages 3+)

What: Visit Drumheller to see the hoodoos, or go to the Royal Tyrrell Museum.
When: Anytime
Where: An hour and a half northeast of Calgary
Cost: Depends on what you want to do!

What: Celebrate the Mexican holiday Day of the Dead at Marlborough Mall. Enjoy four hours of free family fun including Latin dance performances by Havana Cuban Dance Studio, sugar pumpkin decorating, face painting, colour your own sugar skull mask and more!
When: Saturday, October 21
Time: Noon to 4 pm
Where: Marlborough Mall – 3800 Memorial Drive NE
Admission: Free!

What: The Mavericks are coming to jam out at the South Alberta Jubilee Auditorium for a Sunday night show.
When: Sunday, October 22
Time: 7:30 pm
Where: South Alberta Jubilee Auditorium – 1415 14 Avenue NW
Tickets: Online, $41 -$104

What: Cineplex just opened a Rec Room in Calgary, complete with two restaurants, a huge arcade, and a virtual reality room.
When: Every day
Time: Open at 11 am, closed at midnight on Sunday through Thursday, 1 am on Friday and Saturday. Adults only after 10 pm.
Where: Deerfoot City – 1108, 901 64th Avenue NE
Admission: Free!

What: Join the Calgary Farmers Market and Calgary Food Tours as they bring to you a very special Sunday brunch. You will have the opportunity to listen to 10 various Alberta ranchers as they explain what it takes to bring their products to the market, sample their produce and leave feeling inspired to fill your shopping bag with fresh goodies.
When: Every Sunday
Where: 510 – 77 Street SE – off Blackfoot Trail and close to Heritage Drive SE
Tickets: Online, $45