Looking for something to do this week? Here are some of the top events to check out in Calgary between March 28 and April 3.
For a complete list of events, check out our Calgary events calendar.
Monday Night Jazz Series – Brad Turner
- What: Two time JUNO Award-winner Brad Turner will be joined by the UCalgary Jazz Orchestra.
- Where: University Theatre – 230 University Court Northwest, University Way NW
- When: Monday, March 28 from 8 to 10 p.m.
- Cost: $25 Adults; $18 Students and Seniors
Crash Test Comedy
- What: Stand up comedy at Vern’s on 8th. There are still a few spots open for you to show off your skills. Check out their Facebook page for more details.
- Where: Vern’s – 622 8 Avenue SW
- When: Tuesday, March 29 at 8 p.m.
- Cost: $5
Taking Flight: Festival of Student Work
- What: The School of Creative and Performing Arts is displaying work conceived, directed, produced, and performed by graduate and undergraduate students. See a wide range of dramatic material and approaches to theatrical performance.
- Where: Reeve Theatre – 210 University Court NW
- When: Tuesday, March 29 to Saturday, April 2
- Cost: $10 single day tickets; $20 festival pass
Canadian Quiz Night
- What: Head to National on 17th for their first ever Quiz Night! Test out your Canadian Music Trivia skills in honour of the JUNO’s being held in Calgary.
- Where: National on 17th – 550 17th Avenue SW
- When: Wednesday, March 30 from 7 to 9 p.m.
- Cost: free to play!
Macbeth
- What: In an adapted version of Shakespeare’s famously cursed play Macbeth, you’ll experience all the ambition, murder and madness of the original play.
- Where: Vertigo Theatre – 115 9th Avenue SE
- When: Wednesday, March 30 to Monday, April 16
- Cost: $30-35
JUNO Week in Calgary
A week of celebrations leading up to JUNO Award night on April 3.
- What: JUNO Cup Jam
- Where: Flames Central – 219 8th Avenue SW
- When: Thursday, March 28 at 8 p.m.
- Cost: $25
- What: JUNO Cup
- Where: Max Bell Arena – 1001 Barlow Trail SE
- When: Friday, April 1 at 7:30 p.m.
- Cost: $20
- What: JUNOfest
- Where: Multiple venues
- When: Friday, April 1 and Saturday, April 2 from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.
- What: JUNO FanFare
- Where: Chinook Centre
- When: Saturday, April 2 from noon to 3 p.m.
- What: 2016 JUNO Awards
- Where: Scotiabank Saddledome
- When: Sunday, April 3 at 5 p.m.
- Cost: Varies
Romeo and Juliet
- What: The Alberta Ballet pairs up with the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra to capture the tragic tale of Shakespeare’s starcrossed renaissance lovers with astonishing grace and heartbreaking intimacy.
- Where: Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
1415 14th Avenue NW - When: Thursday, March 31 to Saturday, April 2
- Cost: $29 – $120
Taste of Bragg Creek 2016
- What: A collection of restaurateurs, and food and wine merchants, will put their best dishes on display on one evening to create and share delectable and unique local foods.
- When: Friday, April 1 from 5 to 9 p.m.
- Where: Various venues in Bragg Creek, Alberta
- Price: Subject to merchant
Calgary Hitmen vs Red Deer Rebels
- What: Follow the Hitmen through the WHL playoffs.
- When: Friday, April 1 at 7 p.m.
- Where: Scotiabank Saddledome
- Cost: Varies
Fresh Notes Festival
- What: This is the second year that Fresh Notes is back in Calgary. Canada’s funniest musical comedians are coming together and collaborating with Improv groups from the city.
- Where: Cafe Koi – 1011 1 Street SW
- When: Friday April 1 to Saturday April 2, shows at 8 and 10 p.m.
- Cost: $12 in advance; $15 at the door
Calgary International Salsa Congress
- What: Watch a theatre-style production featuring some of the best salsa dancers in the world, local professionals, preformers from all over North America. There are also dance workshops available to sign up for.
- Where: Hyatt Regency Calgary – 700 Centre Street SE
- When: April 1 to 3
- Cost: Varies
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