We’re rolling into another week in Calgary, and the city is full of things to do. From live music to workshops, there is no shortage of things to check out.
Whether you’re looking to pick up a new skill, enjoy a night out, or just need something to do, here are 10 great things to do in Calgary this week.
Stompasaurus
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What: Stomasaurus is hosting a line dancing social this Monday! Head on down to the Willow Ridge Community Association for an awesome night of line dancing.
When: Monday, May 11, 2026; 7 p.m. to midnight
Where: Willow Ridge Community Association – 680 Acadia Dr. SE
Cost: $16.50
DJ Bootcamp
What: If you’ve been interested in learning how to become a DJ, NVRLND. is hosting a three-day bootcamp for beginners and early-stage DJs to learn the foundations.
When: May 11 to 13, 2026
Where: NVRLND. Arts Foundation – 1048 21st Ave. SE
Cost: Starting at $250
Sip Into Spring
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What: Join CREW Calgary this Tuesday for Sip Into Spring: Uncorking Marda Loop. You’ll find a curated six-wine tasting paired with delicious food while reconnecting and revisiting the evolution of one of Calgary’s most dynamic neighbourhoods.
When: Tuesday, May 12, 2026; 4 to 6 p.m.
Where: Bar Rocca – 1909 34th Ave. SW
Cost: $40
Calgary Reads Big Book Sale
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What: The Calgary Reads Big Book Sale is a massive book sale with over 200,000 gently used books for sale. Browse rows upon rows of wonderfully organized titles from every genre imaginable. Whether you’re partial to sci-fi, detective novels, or fantasy epics, we bet you’ll find something.
When: May 8 to 17, 2026
Where: Calgary Curling Club — 720 3rd St. NW, Calgary
Cost: Free
Forever Young: Community Jam-Along
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What: Head over to Studio Bell this weekend for a community jam-along. “Participate in a lively, feel-good jam-along led by Calgary musician and educator Evan Rothery. This interactive session invites music fans of all ages and abilities to sing, clap, and play along to a curated selection of classic hits, oldies, and guilty pleasures.”
When: Wednesday, May 13, 2026; 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Studio Bell – 850 4th St. SE
Cost: $24.50 for admission
Judo Canada Open Nationals
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What: The 2026 Judo Canada Open Nationals are coming to Calgary this May. Watch as athletes from all over Canada come to Calgary to compete for national titles.
When: May 14 to 17, 2026
Where: Olympic Oval – 288 Collegiate Blvd. NW
Cost: Prices vary
Shakespeare under the bed
What: Shakespeare under the bed is playing at The Theatre this week! “When a geneticist unleashes William Shakespeare into the present day, she’s forced to contain a bard who is louder, queerer, and more outraged than ever.”
When: May 8 to 23, 2026
Where: The Theatre 101 – 215 14th Ave. SW
Cost: Starting at $29
Growing in Calgary’s Climate
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What: If you’re looking to start your garden soon but want to learn more about Calgary’s climate, local expert Janet Melrose is hosting a session on edible gardening in Calgary this week!
When: Thursday, May 14, 2026; 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Dalhousie Community Association – 5432 Dalhart Rd. NW
Cost: $26
Otafest
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What: Otafest is a premier weekend celebration of Japanese art and pop culture right in the heart of Calgary. You can find anime screenings, an exhibitor hall, community panels, cosplay contests, voice actors, and concerts.
When: May 15 to 17, 2026
Where: Calgary Telus Convention Centre and Marriott Downtown Hotel – 136 8th Ave. SE
Cost: Prices vary
Star Wars: Return Of The Jedi In Concert
What: Head over to the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium to watch Star Wars: Return Of The Jedi while the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra plays the music.
When: May 15 and 16, 2025
Where: Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium – 1415 14th Ave. NW
Cost: Ticket prices vary on date and seat