5 things to do in Calgary today: Wednesday, May 8

We’re right in the thick of the workweek, but that doesn’t mean that the fun ever has to stop!

Check out these great events this Wednesday, May 8.

Thomas Rhett

What: One of the country’s biggest and brightest stars is coming to YYC. Thomas Rhett will have fans rockin’ out to hits like “Get Me Some of That” and will surely be one of the most talked about concerts of the year.

When: Wednesday, May 8, 2019
Time: 7:30 pm
Where: Scotiabank Saddledome – 555 Saddledome Rise SE, Calgary
Tickets: Starting at $69 online

MoS Docs: Music On Screen meets Doc Soup

What: Calgary Film and the National Music Centre have teamed up to present a brand-new music series MoS Docs to Calgary. MoS Docs is a new documentary series dedicated to showcasing the year’s most talked about and compelling music documentaries from around the world – from the grassroots of rock ’n’ roll to hip-hop and Folk and everything in between.

When: Wednesday, May 8 and Monday, June 10, 2019
Time: 7 pm
Where: Studio Bell – National Music Centre
Tickets: Online

Cavalry FC vs Valour FC

What: Cavalry FC face off with Valour FC in Canadian Premier League action at Spruce Meadows.

When: Wednesday, May 8, 2019
Time: 6 pm
Where: Spruce Meadows – 18011 Spruce Meadows Way SW, Calgary
Tickets: Online

Yves Jarvis with Foonyap

What: Yves Jarvis is the solo project of Montreal-based musician, producer, and composer Jean-Sebastian Audet. FOONYAP is a classically-trained violinist and vocalist drawing comparisons to Björk, Braids, and Lhasa. They team up for a show at King Eddy YYC.

When: Wednesday, May 8, 2019
Time: 8 pm
Where: King Eddy – 438 9 Ave SE, Calgary
Tickets: Online

Revival Bingo Night

What: Revival Brewcade’s bingo night features four rounds of play for $5, with brewery swag as prizes.

When: Wednesday, May 8, 2019
Time: 7:30 to 9:30 pm
Where: Revival Brewcade – 1217B 9 Ave SE, Calgary
Admission: $5