15 things to do in Calgary this week

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.

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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)