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Saturday night’s alright! And so is Saturday afternoon, when you really think about it… you know, even Saturday morning is pretty okay, if you’re willing to wake up early enough.
What we’re getting at here is that there is simply no time to waste when it comes to making the most of your big day off, and we’ve thrown together a list of great events to check out to get you started!
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Rockies Run Collective
- What: Join Lululemon every Saturday morning for a fun morning run through iconic mountain landscapes and a chance to escape the hustle and bustle of the busy town streets!
- When: Every Saturday morning
- Time: 9 am
- Where: Lululemon Banff – 121 Banff Avenue, Banff
- Admission: Free!
Calaway Park Opening Weekend
- What Everyone’s favourite outdoor theme park is finally opening for the summer and kicking off its 36th season of family fun!
- When: May 19 to 21
- Time: 10 am to 7 pm
- Where: Calaway Park – 245033 Range Road 33
- Cost: Regular park admission
Slayer
- What: Wish them well on their farewell tour at this exclusive performance by your favourite metal band. It’s been a good 30+ years!
- When: Saturday, May 19
- Time: 4 pm
- Where: Big Four Roadhouse – 1801 Big Four Trail SE
- Tickets: Ticketmaster, $50+
Picnic in the Park
- What: If you missed the Spring Frenzy, then you definitely can’t miss YYC Food Trucks second event of the season. There will be 15+ food trucks, live music, and a ton of other mouth-watering activities for the whole family to enjoy. Cross your fingers for no rain!
- When: May 19 and 20
- Time: 11 am to 7 pm
- Where: Victoria Park
- Admission: $5 – free for kids under 14
Heritage Park Opening Weekend
- What: Come celebrate the first long weekend of the summer at the opening of Calgary’s Heritage Park Historical Village. Take a horse-drawn wagon ride, ride the antique midway, and feast on a freshly baked cheese bun.
- When: May 19 to 21
- Time: 10 am to 5 pm
- Where: Heritage Park – 1900 Heritage Drive SW
- Admission: Regular park admission
Whales Tohora
- What: Coming all the way from the National Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, this exciting exhibition has been travelling North America for the last 10 years and Calgary marks its final destination. Excite your senses with this unique cultural experience that will show you everything you need to know about the king of the ocean; the whale. The exhibit shows everything from life-size whale skeletons to the evolution of these creatures and understanding how they communicate. There is so much to know about these beautiful beings.
- When: January 20 to June 20
- Where: Telus Spark – 220 St. George’s Drive NE
- Tickets: Online, $26
Frida Kahlo: Her Photos
- What: Get inspired as you stroll through beautiful photographs taken by the famous and fascinating Frida Kahlo. There are more than 240 pieces that were kept in her home, ‘The Blue House,” for over 50 years under her estate. Visitors will have the opportunity to better understand the woman behind the artist; her origins, her roots, her friendships and romantic relationships, her fragile health, her political tendencies, and her special relationship with photography. This is the first time this exhibition has ever been presented in Canada!
- When: February 3 to May 21, 2018
- Where: The Glenbow Museum – 130 9th Avenue SE, Calgary
- Admission: Regular admission
East Village Junction Opening Weekend
- What: In only one year this colourful container lot has turned into a popular Calgary mainstay. Located behind the King Edward Hotel, this is a unique destination that features local retail shops, workshops, music, art, and, of course, YYC Food Trucks. You won’t want to miss out on the fun summer festivities that they have planned at this hip community gathering space.
- When: May 18 to September 3
- Where: 430 8th Avenue SE
Much Ado About Nothing
- What: Weary and in love seems to be a trend in Shakespeare’s work! Come see Beatrice and Hero come to life in this captivating performance and reenactment of Shakespeare’s work.
- When: May 17 to June 2
- Time: Varies by performance
- Where: 115 9th Avenue SE
- Tickets: Online, $15+
The Secret Garden
- What: See this beloved classic by Frances Hodgson Burnett come to life on stage in this beautifully composed Broadway musical! See how a young girl used a magical key and a secret garden to warm the hearts of her uncle, family, and the audience during the show.
- When: April 17 to May 19
- Where: Max Bell Theatre – 220 9th Avenue SW
- Tickets: Online, $35 to $103
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