5 things to do in Calgary today: Thursday, April 11

Apr 11 2019, 12:16 am

Get the weekend going a little early by partying it up at any one of these wonderful events taking place around the city this Thursday, April 11.

Just take a look below for a few fantastic suggestions!

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Adults Only Night at Telus Spark – Science + Science Fiction

What: Free reign in the galleries, a fully licensed bar, dance jams and even riskier science. With no children around, Telus Spark brings out more involved challenges, invite innovative collaborators from the community and turn up the excitement. Explore the behind the scenes science that goes into the making of all of your favourite sci-fi movie effects.

When: The second Thursday of every month – April 11, 2019
Time: 6 to 10 pm
Where: Telus Spark – 220 St. George’s Drive NE, Calgary
Tickets: Online, $26

The Hangar Flight Museum – Monthly Movie Night

What: The Hangar Flight Museum hosts movie nights the second Thursday of each month until May.

When: The second Thursday of every month – April 11, 2019
Time: 7 to 9 pm
Where: The Hangar Flight Museum – 4629 McCall Way N.E., Calgary
Admission: By donation

Augmented Reality Experience at The CORE 2019

What: An augmented reality exhibit is soon to open at Calgary’s The CORE Shopping Centre, in partnership with UK-based technology provider INDE. Attendees will stand on a platform in front of a gigantic screen, which will show them standing alongside everything from whales to giraffes to dinosaurs. Three different experiences will be available to try out, — Air, Land, and Sea; Arctic Explorer; and Back to the Jurassic — with each providing a different setting along with different animals to encounter.

When: Now to April 30, 2019
Time: The CORE’s hours
Where: The CORE Shopping Centre — 333 – 7th Avenue SW
Admission: Free

Moon vs. Sun

What: One of Canada’s most influential cultural couples – four-time Juno Award-winner Raine Maida (frontman with Our Lady Peace) and two-time winner Chantal Kreviazuk — are starting a new era of music which promises to be fearless. They perform at Bella Concert Hall with special guests. Every ticket for this show includes a digital download of Moon vs Sun’s forthcoming album, I’m Going to Break Your Heart (Music From The Motion Picture).

When: Thursday, April 11, 2019
Time: Doors 6:30 pm, show 7:30 pm
Where: Bella Concert Hall -4825 Mt Royal Gate SW, Calgary
Tickets: Online, $55

2019 Calgary Dance Stampede

What: Calgary Dance Stampede is Canada’s largest and longest running Country, West Coast Swing and Line Dance event. Featuring international dance competitions in all three forms of dance, over 110 instructional workshops, 17,500 sq.ft. of dance floor across 6 rooms, the Campfire Ball Showcase and Dinner plus social dancing.

When: Thursday, April 11 to Sunday, April 14, 2019
Time: Various times
Where: Hyatt Regency Calgary – 700 Centre Street SE, Calgary
Register: Online

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