5 things to do in Calgary today: Thursday, February 21

Feb 21 2019, 2:35 am

As wild to think that we’re already this close to yet another weekend, we have Family Day to thank for the fact that it’s already Thursday!

Celebrate the waning week by checking out any one of these awesome events.

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Block Heater Music Festival

What: Calgary Folk Music Festival’s fourth Annual Block Heater, presented by ATB, is a magic-filled winter weekend of music and events. Featuring 28 local, Canadian and international artists performing concerts and collaborative sessions on six stages.

When: February 21 to 23, 2019
Time: Varies by performance
Where: Festival Hall, Studio Bell, the King Eddy and the New Central Library
Tickets: Online

Snoop Dogg & Friends

What: Get ready to drop it like it’s hot, because Snoop Dogg & Friends will be performing at Scotiabank Saddledome. The tour “proudly celebrating 25 years of doggystyle” brings a line-up of 90s guests to make a full TBT listening sesh on a Friday night. Snoop Doggy Dog will be joined by Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Warren G, Kurupt, and Luniz.

When: Thursday, February 21, 2019
Time: Doors 7 pm, show 8 pm
Where: Scotiabank Saddledome — 555 Saddledome Rise SE, Calgary
Tickets: Online

Bag It Documentary and Discussion

What: A fun screening of the award-winning documentary “Bag It – Is your Life Too Plastic?”, which follows Jeb Berrier as he navigates our plastic world. Jeb is not a radical environmentalist, but an average American who decides to take a closer look at our cultural love affair with plastics.

When: Thursday, February 21, 2019
Time: 7 to 10 pm
Where: The Dandelion Cafe – 1048 8 Street Southeast, Calgary
TicketsOnline, Free

The Calgary Pancakes & Booze Art Show

What: Come experience one of the largest pop-up art movements to hit North America over the past decade. Celebrate Calgary Pancakes & Booze Art Show’s 10th year serving free pancakes and introducing attendees to some of the nation’s leading emerging artists. 

When: Thursday, February 21, 2019
Time: 7 pm
Where: Commonwealth Bar & Stage – 731-10th Avenue SW, Calgary
Tickets: Online

The Tiny Comedy Show

What: The Tiny Comedy Show returns to Scarpetta Italian Eatery in Inglewood. Featuring MC Daryl Makk and headliner Brittany Lyseng, with Linnea Ward, Cory Harding, Bradley Trauzzi, Neil Melrose, Don Filipchuk, and introducing Jen Bob.

When: Thursday, February 21, 2019
Time: 8 to 9:30 pm
Where: Scarpetta Italian Eatery – 1003 9 Avenue Southeast, Calgary
Tickets: Online, $10

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