
Looking for something to do this long weekend? Here are some of the top events to check out in Calgary between February 22 and 26.
For a complete list of events, check out our Calgary events calendar.
Reel Fun Film Festival
- What: The Reel Fun Festival is a non-profit organization that brings filmmaking to youth and families. Most of the movies can’t be experienced anywhere else, and many of them are exclusive premiers.
- Where: Various venues
- When: Monday, February 22 to Sunday, February 28
- Cost: $12 for adults, $5 for seniors, students and children (4-17)
Calgary Midwinter Bluesfest
- What: Presented by the Calgary Blues Music Association, Calgary Midwinter Bluesfest is held at various locations and features a wide variety of events including concerts, workshops, and parties.
- Where: Various locations
- When: February 22 to 27
- Tickets: Available online through the Calgary Blues Music Association
Calgary Hitmen vs Portland Winterhawks
- What: The Calgary Hitmen play the Portland Winterhawks.
- Where: Scotiabank Saddledome
- When: Tuesday, February 23 at 7 p.m.
- Cost: Varies
The Learned Ladies
- What: Look into the world of scholarly pretension and the education of women in 17th Century France during this celebrated playwright of the neoclassical period.
- Where: University Theatre – 210, University Court NW
- When: Wednesday, February 24 to 27 at 7:30 p.m.
- Cost: $20 for adults, and $15 for students and seniors
Calgary Flames vs New York Islanders
- What: The Calgary Flames play the New York Islanders.
- Where: Scotiabank Saddledome
- When: Thursday, February 25 at 7 p.m.
- Cost: Varies
24th Annual $100 Film Festival
- What: The only celluloid-based film festival, where the idea is to shoot a short film on four rolls of Super 8 for the cost of just $100.
- Where: Arts Commons – 205 8 Avenue SE
- When: Thursday, February 25 to 27
- Cost: Varies
Calgary Home + Garden Show 2016
- What: The Calgary Home + Garden Show is known as a trusted resource for home improvement projects.
- Where: BMO Centre & Corral, Stampede Park – 20 Roundup Way SE
- When: February 25 to 26
Thursday, February 25 and Friday, February 26 from noon to 9 p.m.
Saturday, February 27 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Sunday, February 28 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. - Cost: $16 for adults ($13 online), $13 for seniors ( $10 online, $7 Friday before 5 p.m.), and free for children under 12
Cowtown Cabaret
- What: Cowtown Cabaret is a night for the young at heart and is an evening full of variety.
- Where: Festival Hall – 1215 10 Ave SE
- When: Thursday, February 25 to Sunday, February 28 at 7:30 to 10 p.m.
- Cost: $38 for adults; $20 for students
Calgary Hitmen vs Victoria Royals
- What: The Calgary Hitmen play the Victoria Royals.
- Where: Scotiabank Saddledome
- When: Friday, February 26 at 7 p.m.
- Cost: Varies
A Habit for Humanity Fundraiser featuring The Wardens
- What: A family-friendly fundraiser that starts off at 5:30 p.m. for a chili supper followed by a concert featuring The Wardens a three person Banff based musical group.
- Where: Woodcliff United Church – 5010 Spruce Drive SW
- When: Friday, February 26 at 5 p.m.
- Cost: Supper tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children (6-12 years). Children under 6 are free. Concert tickets are $20.
The Little Prince – The Musical
- What: Based on the book by Antoine de Saint and adapted by Nicholas Lloyd Webber and James D. Reid, The Little Prince – the Musical will capture your imagination.
- Where: Max Bell Theatre – 220 9 Avenue SE Calgary
- When: Now until Sunday, February 28
- Cost: Varies
YYC Hot Chocolate Fest
- What: During February, participating Calgary cafes and restaurants craft some of the best and unique hot chocolates to support Calgary Meals on Wheels.
- Where: Various venues
- When: Now until Monday, February 29
- Cost: Prices vary
Exposure Photography Festival 2016
- What: In a world of camera phones and Instagram, the art of photography has fallen by the wayside. The Exposure Photography Festival hopes to help change that.
- When: Now until Monday, February 29
- Where: Various venues
Canmore Winter Festival: World Cup Edition
- What: Celebrate the season and a popular community tradition for more than 20 years at the Canmore Winter Festival. A total of two World Cup events will be a part of the carnival along with 45 days of non-stop fun including events like, snow sculpting, ice carving, and Snowy Owl Kid N Mutt races.
- Where: Various venues
- When: Now until March 13
- Cost: Varies
Body Worlds Vital
- What: Celebrating the human body in its healthy, vibrant, and optimal self. Body Worlds is one of the first showcases to provide human specimens on display.
- Where: TELUS Science Centre – 220 St. George’s Drive NE
- When: Now until May 31
- Cost: $24.95 for adults (18 to 64), $22.95 for seniors (65 and over), $20.95 for youth (13 to 17), $17.95 for children (3 to 12)