
Looking for something to do this week? Here are some of the top events to check out in Calgary between January 11 and 15.
For a complete list of events check out our Calgary events calendar.
[email protected] Pop Ups
- What: The Calgary Public Library wants to celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday by hosting [email protected] pop up exhibits that features profiles of Canada’s most intriguing figures.
- Where: Central, Fish Creek, Crowfoot and, Saddletown library locations
- When: Monday, January 11 to 23
- Cost: Free
Calgary Flames vs San Jose Sharks
- What: The Calgary Flames play the San Jose Sharks.
- Where: Scotiabank Saddledome
- When: Monday, January 11 at 7 p.m.
- Cost: Varies
Alberta Brewers’ Dinner
- What: Get to know five of Alberta’s newer breweries during a five-course dinner and beer pairing. You will also have a chance to meet and chat with brewers. Try out beers from the Dandy Brewing Company, Blindman Brewing, Troubled Monk Brewing, Six Corners Brew Works, and Bench Creek Brewing.
- Where: Tuesday, January 12 at 6 p.m.
- When: National on 8th – 360 225 8th Avenue
- Cost: $65
Calgary Flames vs Panthers
- What: The Calgary Flames play the Florida Panthers.
- Where: Scotiabank Saddledome
- When: Wednesday, January 13 at 7:30 p.m.
- Cost: Varies
90 Cent Ski Days at Mt. Norquay
- What: Mt. Norquay is celebrating its 90 year anniversary and to get you in on the fun they are offering tickets for just 90 cents.
- Where: Mt. Norquay
- When: Wednesday, January 13, February 10, March 9, and April 6
- Cost: 90 cents
Rufus Wainwright in concert
- What: Rufus Wainwright is a leading singer-songwriter and is noted as a versatile and multi-talented composer, singer, actor, and author.
- Where: Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
- When: Wednesday, January 13 at 7:30 p.m.
- Cost: Starting at $45
10 at 10 Hiphop Culture Showcase vol. 52
- What: The first 10 at 10 Hiphop Culture Showcase of 2016 takes place this week giving you the chance to watch 10 hiphop gurus at Commonwealth Bar.
- Where: Commonwealth Bar – 731 10 Avenue SW
- When: Wednesday, January 13 at 9 p.m.
- Cost: $10
Calgary Whisky Festival 2016
- What: Presented by the MS Society of Canada, the Calgary Whisky Festival, which boasts Brand Ambassadors and whisky sampling stations, benefits the MS Society of Canada – Calgary & Area Chapter.
- When: Thursday, January 14. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
- Where: Arts Commons (formerly known as the Epcor Centre) – 205 8th Avenue SE
- Cost: Priced at $99 per person and can be purchased online here
Adults Only Night: Party with Parasites
- What: You have an opportunity to learn all about the parasites that live in and around us. The University of Calgary will host the Parasite Interaction Program.
- Where: TELUS Spark – 220 St. Georges Drive NE
- When: Thursday, January 14 from 6 to 10 p.m.
- Cost: $20
Nerd Nite Calgary
- What: Drink beer and learn something new at Nerd Nite Calgary. This month’s topics are “Cancer and DNA”, “Vision and frickin’ laser beams” and “Why it’s so hard to find ET?”.
- Where: The Wild Rose Brewery Taproom in Currie Barracks – #2 4580 Quesnay Wood Drive SW
- When: Thursday, January 14 at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
- Cost: Tickets are currently sold out but you can sign up for the waitlist on Eventbrite.
Calgary Home Expo 2016
- What: Celebrating 45 years, the Calgary Home Expo features exhibitors from around the world, providing a dizzying array of services and products.
- When: Friday, January 15 to Sunday, January 17
- Where: BMO Center, Stampede Park – 1410 Olympic Way SE, Calgary
- Cost: $10 for adults, and $8 for students and seniors
Ghost River Theatre’s Tomorrow’s Child
- What: One-of-a-kind Tomorrow’s Child is an adaptation from the sci-fi giant Ray Bradbury, and is presented to a blindfolded audience using the latest in sound technology.
- Where: Vertigo Theatre – 115 9 Avenue SE
- When: January 12 to 17
- Cost: $30
Shaping Sound
- What: The Alberta Ballet brings an exciting combination of different dance styles together in this contemporary performance.
- Where: Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium – 1415 14 Avenue NW
- When: Friday, January 15 and 16 at 7:30 p.m.
- Cost: Starting at $29
High Performance Rodeo
- What: The High Performance Rodeo is Calgary’s International Festival of the Arts, hosting theatre, music, etc. It is the largest festival of its kind in Western Canada.
- Where: Various locations
- When: Until January 31
- Cost: Varies
Renderrabbits
- What: Tyler Klein Longmire has created a series of animated portraits of the One Yellow Rabbit performance ensemble to make an animated film. This series was inspired by Andy Warhol’s screen tests.
- Where: Arts Commons, Laycraft Lounge – 225 8th Avenue SE
- When: Now until Sunday, January 31; Tuesday to Saturday at 7 p.m.
- Cost: Free
80 Solid Gold 2: A Musical Revue
- What: Stage West is back to perform all of the top influential new wave pop and rock songs in this second part of their show.
- Where: Stage West Calgary – 727 42 Avenue SE
- When: Now through until February 7
- Cost: Varies
Jubilations Dinner Theatre: Modern Family Vacation
- What: Enjoy a dinner theatre play about a couple that decide to go on a Titanic II cruise for their anniversary only for their family to decide to come along too. Nothing could go wrong right?
- Where: Jubilations – 1002 37 Street SW
- When: Now until February 14
- Cost: $70 to $80 for adult; $48 for Students and Seniors; $34 for children