5 things to do in Calgary today: Wednesday, April 24

Apr 23 2019, 11:43 pm

Go wild this Wednesday, April 24 by checking out any one of these wonderful events taking place in and around YYC.

We’re sure you won’t regret it!

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Taking Back Sunday

What: Long Island’s Taking Back Sunday celebrate 20 years of music with special guests The Maine.

When: Wednesday, April 24, 2019
Time: Doors 7 pm, show 8 pm
Where: MacEwan Hall – 2500 University Drive NW, Calgary
Tickets: Online

Movies That Matter

What: Movies That Matter is a monthly series of documentary film premieres at the University of Calgary, co-presented by the University of Calgary Film Society and the Department of Communication and Culture. The series strives to be timely and provocative, allowing viewers to delve into some important issues relevant in our society today. Each screening will include a post-screening discussion, featuring the director of the film itself and/or someone from the community at large known for their expertise or insightful views on the film subject.

When: The last Wednesday of every month – April 24, 2019
Time: 7 pm
Where: Gallery Hall of the Taylor Family Digital Library – University of Calgary
Admission: Free for students with ID and community by donation

Indoor Pop Up Patio Pawty

What: Enjoy a three-course food and wine pairing dinner with your pooch at VR Wine. Ticket price includes dinner, wine pairings, treats for your pooch and a gift bag worth $60.

When: Wednesday, April 24, 2019
Time: 7 pm
Where: VR Wine – 8561 8A Avenue Southwest, Calgary
Tickets: Online

Art Baby Art Film: Kusama: Infinity

What: Join Glenbow Museum for Art Baby Art Films – a curated series of morning film screenings for adults with small children (ages two and under). Kusama: Infinity explores contemporary artist Yayoi Kusama’s journey from a conservative upbringing in Japan to her brush with fame in America during the 1960s — where she rivaled Andy Warhol for press attention — and concludes with the international fame she finally achieved within the art world, in spite of her battles with sexism, racism, and mental illness.

When: Wednesdays, April 24, 2019
Time: 10 am
Where: Glenbow Museum – 130 9 Avenue Southeast, Calgary
Tickets: Online

Vlad Caamano

What: In 2016, Vlad was named one of the Top 10 Comics to Watch by Variety and was honored at JFL. In 2017 Vlad made his late-night standup debut on Jimmy Kimmel Live! and performed again at the prestigious Just for Laughs Gala hosted by Lilly Singh. Vlad has been seen on Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Marvel’s Runaways, and NBC’s Superstore.

When: Wednesday, April 24, 2019
Time: 7 pm
Where: The Rec Room Calgary – 901 64 Ave NE, Calgary
Tickets: Online

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