5 things to do in Calgary today: Thursday, April 20

There’s lots happening in the city today from film and 420 festivals, to a play that will make you laugh until you cry.

See also

• 5 must experience inner city Calgary hikes
• 21 things to do in Calgary this week: April 17 to 23

The 17^th Annual Underground Film Festival

Support your local independent filmmakers as they defy convention in all genres, at the 14^th annual Calgary Underground Film Festival. All screenings after 3PM are licensed (18+), which means you can drink beer during the film but no minors are allowed in.

• Where: Globe Cinema – 617 8 Avenue SW
• When: April 17 – 23
• Cost: $120 pass, $10 single ticket

Craving Kensington

This March, Calgary Food Tours is bringing back everyone’s favourite, Craving Kensington. On this 3-hour walking-tour, you will eat your way through this inner city village at some of the foodie hotspots, while also learning about the charming history and architecture of the area! Bon appétit!

• Where: Meet at Pulcinella Ristorante – 1147 Kensington Crescent NW
• When: Thursday’s in March to November 2017
• Cost: $115

1979

It’s not common to see political and hilarious used to describe something in the same sentence, but in this instance, it’s more than appropriate. Laugh until you cry as 1979 Prime Minister Joe Clark, decides whether or not he should put his first budget before parliament, as everyone, including his wife, Brian Mulroney, Pierre Trudeau advise him not too, in this riveting, hilarious political comedy.

• Where: Martha Cohen Theatre – 215 8 Avenue SE
• When: April 4 to 22
• Cost: $25 -$72

Check out some live Music on Music Mile

2016 was the year of music here in Calgary, and the music industry in our city is now booming as a result. Spend date night at one of the many venues on YYC’s Music Mile, between Inglewood and East Village, and be entertained by some of our city’s best local talent at a live show, while enjoying a few drinks with your significant other. See the list of venues and performances here!

• Where: Music Mile – between Inglewood and East Village
• Cost: FREE

420 Music & Arts Festival and Expo

Big Rock Brewery & Metalheads United are hosting this years 420 Music and Arts Fest and Expo. Enjoy three days of rad music, eclectic art, food trucks, and many other vendors & enthusiasts.

• Where: Distortion Live Music Venue – 3828 Macleod Trail S
• When: Wednesday, April 19 to Saturday, April 22
• Cost: Single day passes $20-$30