5 things to do in Calgary today: Thursday, October 10

Oct 10 2019, 12:00 pm

There are plenty of fun things to check out around Calgary today, so be sure to get out there and make the most of this Thursday, October 10.

Tegan and Sara

What: The musical twins are making their back to Calgary for a show this fall as part of their Hey, I’m Just Like You tour, which is in support of their new album of their same name as well as their memoir, High School. Hey I’m Just Like You is a brand new album that is built off of cassette tapes from the same era upon which Tegan and Sara recorded dozens of songs they wrote between the ages of 15 and 17. The show is expected to feature archival video footage, readings from the memoir, and songs from the new album — mixed in with fan-favourite classics.

When: October 10, 2019
Time: Early show at 7 pm, late show at 10 pm
Where: Bella Concert Hall — 18 Mt Royal Cir SW, Calgary
Tickets: Online

Adult Night at the Calgary Zoo – Activity Night

What: Calgary Zoo is hosting an Activity Night for their next Adult Night event. Make a wreath or try your hand at painting while enjoying a charcuterie spread and the Zoo’s signature lion cocktail.

When: October 10, 2019
Time: 6 to 10 pm
Where: ENMAX Conservatory Calgary Zoo – 1300 Zoo Rd NE, Calgary
Tickets: Online

7th Annual Thanksgiving Bake Off

What: Get Thanksgiving started early this year by sampling delicious pie’s made from the market vendors and voting for your favourite in support of the Calgary Food Bank.

When: October 10 and 11, 2019
Time: 10 am to 2 pm
Where: Calgary Farmers Market – 510 77 Avenue SE
Price: Cash donation to the Calgary Food Bank (recommended $5/person)

Lord Huron

What: LA-based musicians Lord Huron are performing at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium on Thursday, October 10. Special guests will be joining the band on tour and concert attendees can expect to hear tracks from Lord Huron’s most recent studio album, Vide Noir.

When: October 10, 2019
Time: Doors 7 pm, show 8 pm
Where: Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium – 1415 14 Ave NW, Calgary
Tickets: Online

Freshtival 2019

What: Freshtival is the world’s longest running ski film festival, and showcases the year’s most anticipated ski movies at Globe Theatre. Films from industry giants, Matchstick Productions and Teton Gravity Research and more will be screened over the three days.

When: October 10 to 12, 2019
Time: 6:30 to 11:30 pm
Where: Globe Cinema – 617 8 Ave SW, Calgary
Tickets: Online

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