Looking for something to do this weekend? Here are some of the top events to check out in Calgary between April 1 to 3.
For a complete list of events, check out our Calgary events calendar.
Bad Jews
- What: After the death of their grandfather, three cousins are forced to move in together. Watch as the grieving family have ferocious brawls over religious tradition and family legacy.
- Where: Theatre Calgary – 220 9th Avenue SE
- When: Now until April 10
- Cost: $45 – $125
Romeo and Juliet
- What: The Alberta Ballet pairs up with the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra to capture the tragic tale of Shakespeare’s starcrossed renaissance lovers with astonishing grace and heartbreaking intimacy.
- Where: Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
1415 14th Avenue NW - When: Now until Saturday, April 2
- Cost: $29 – $120
Taking Flight: Festival of Student Work
- What: The School of Creative and Performing Arts is displaying work conceived, directed, produced, and performed by graduate and undergraduate students. See a wide range of dramatic material and approaches to theatrical performance.
- Where: Reeve Theatre – 210 University Court NW
- When: Now until Saturday, April 2
- Cost: $10 single day tickets; $20 festival pass
Calgary Hitmen vs Red Deer Rebels
- What: Playoff games continue in the Hitmen’s battle against the Rebels, but now at the Corral because of JUNOS here this weekend.
- Where: Stampede Corral – 10 Corral Trail SE
- When: Friday, April 1 at 7 p.m.
- Cost: Varies
Fresh Notes Festival
- What: This is the second year that Fresh Notes is back in Calgary. Canada’s funniest musical comedians are coming together and collaborating with Improv groups from the city.
- Where: Cafe Koi – 1011 1st Street SW
- When: Friday April 1 to Saturday April 2, shows at 8 and 10 p.m.
- Cost: $12 in advance; $15 at the door
Taste of Bragg Creek 2016
- What: A collection of restaurateurs, and food and wine merchants, will put their best dishes on display on one evening to create and share delectable and unique local foods.
- When: Friday, April 1 from 5 to 9 p.m.
- Where: Various venues in Bragg Creek, Alberta
- Price: Subject to merchant
Calgary Baby and Tot Show
- What: Local and national exhibitors showcase the latest in technology, apparel, furniture, products and toys to assist parents and caregivers every step of the way.
- When: Saturday, April 2 from 9:30 a.m to 5:30 p.m. and
Sunday, April 3 from 11 a.m to 5 p.m. - Where: BMO Centre – 20 Roundup Way SW
- Price: $12
JUNO Week in Calgary
A weekend of celebrations leading up to JUNO Award night on April 3.
- What: JUNO Cup
- Where: Max Bell Arena – 1001 Barlow Trail SE
- When: Friday, April 1 at 7:30 p.m.
- Cost: $20
- What: JUNOfest
- Where: Multiple venues
- When: Friday, April 1 and Saturday, April 2 from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.
- What: JUNO FanFare
- Where: Chinook Centre
- When: Saturday, April 2 from noon to 3 p.m.
- What: JUNO Songwriters’ Circle
- Where: Jack Singer Concert Hall, Arts Commons – 205 8th Avenue SE
- When: Sunday, April 3 from noon to 2 p.m.
- Cost: $27.10 to $52.39
- What: Public Red Carpet
- Where: Scotiabank Saddledome – 555 Saddledome Rise SE
- When: Sunday, April 3 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
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- What: 2016 JUNO Awards
- Where: Scotiabank Saddledome
- When: Sunday, April 3 at 5 p.m.
- Cost: Varies
Calgary International Salsa Congress
- What: Watch a theatre-style production featuring some of the best salsa dancers in the world, local professionals, performers from all over North America. There are also dance workshops available to sign up for.
- Where: Hyatt Regency Calgary – 700 Centre Street SE
- When: April 1 to 3
- Cost: Varies
Mariana’s Trench
- When: Saturday, April 2 at 7 p.m.
- Where: Stampede Corral – 10 Corral Trail SE, Calgary
- Cost: $49.50 and up.
Fitness at the CORE
- What: Closed on Sunday mornings, the CORE is hosting a free Zumba class before their stores open.
- Where: CORE Shopping Centre
- When: Sundays: April 2 to May 1 from 11 a.m. to noon
- Cost: Free
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)