10 things to do in Calgary today: Saturday, January 27

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It’s the last weekend of January! Don’t tell Friday or Sunday, but we all know Saturday is the real star of the show.

Make the most of it today by getting outside (yes, we know it’s cold) and checking out any of these awesome events.

What: This “rodeo” is a fantastic showcase that animates the city with some of the best live performances from around the world and is essentially known as Calgary’s International Festival of the Arts. View this year’s exciting lineup here!
When: January 3 to 28
Where: Varies for each performance
Tickets: Online, bundle of four tickets – $120

What: Experience works of art that explore light in various forms created by multiple artists.
When: January 25 to February 7
Time: 10 am to 5:30 pm
Where: Wallace Galleries – 500, 5th Avenue SW
Admission: FREE

What: On it’s grand tour, the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour is stopping in Calgary to give us a taste of some of the best films that were screened at the Banff Mountain Film and Book Festival last November. Expect films that truly capture the essence of adventure and the great outdoors throughout the world.
When: January 17 to 28
Time: Vary’s depending on the schedule
Where: Roza Theatre – 2500 University Drive NW
Tickets: Online or in person at MEC, $28

weekend

Banff snow sculptures (Banff & Lake Louise Tourism/Facebook)

What: Lake Louise’s Ice Magic Festival is a truly magical and unreal experience that Canadian’s look forward to year round. This event boasts over 20 years of history and it gathers talented ice artists from around the world to compete and create artistic masterpieces out of ice, within 34 hours. During this time you can watch the process in action and see the detailed sculptures unfold, while you get the unique opportunity to talk to the carvers, asking them questions and vote for your favorite masterpiece. If you miss the action you can still view the sculptures the following weekend and even get the chance to try your hand at some ice carving yourself!
When: January 18 to 28
Where: The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise – 111 Lake Louise Drive, Lake Louise
Tickets: Online, Adults $12.50, Youth $5 (3 to 12 years), Seniors $7.50 (55 + years), Family $30 (2 adults + up to 4 children aged 3-17 years)

What: In honour of Robert Burns, Eau Claire Distillery wants to pay tribute to the women in his life! Come celebrate his wife, and his mistress Miss Mary Campbell as you cheers with a scotch and indulge in a delicious take on the traditional Burns Supper.
When: Saturday, January 27
Time: 6 pm (Limo pick up at Hotel Arts)
Where: Eau Claire Distillery – 113 Sunset Boulevard NW, Turner Valley
Tickets: Online, $90

week

Toasted While Chocolate Mocha (Photo courtesy Starbucks)

What: It’s time to kick off everyone’s favourite time of year! Join Southcentre Mall for the inaugural sip to commence the festival and get the opportunity to try FREE samples from some of the participating businesses. Don’t forget to grab a photo in the themed photo booth!
When: Friday, January 27
Time: 10 am
Where: Southcentre Mall – 100 Anderson Road SE
Admission: FREE

What: Come along on a journey of discovery with Lunch Box Theatre’s new production as part of High Performance Rodeo. This one woman show, created by award-winning Calgary actress Michelle Thrush, uses real moments and real memories to tell the story of how her Grandmother impacted her life as she transforms from a child to an elder throughout the show.
When: January 15 to 27
Time: 12 pm / 6 pm (depending on the day)
Where: Lunchbox Theatre – 115 9th Avenue SE
Tickets: Online, $26

What: A ll Sport One City is a week-long initiative that’s taking place all over Calgary, where fitness and sport classes will be made free for anyone willing to give them a go.
When: Monday, January 22 to Saturday, January 27, 2018
Time: Throughout the day
Where: At participating venues throughout the city
Admission: Free!