What Happened in Calgary: December 23 – January 1, 2017

Current weekend: Things to Do this Weekend in Calgary

 

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I. Family & Kids Activities this weekend

1. Slipper: A Distinctly Calgarian Cinderella Story

Celebrate the Holidays with a fun new show for the whole family! Thanks to a fairy-tale time machine, Edward travels from the olden days to modern Calgary where he meets Cinderella. She’s a young go-getter, he has become the handsome Eddie Prince, and – wait a minute – his uncle is the Fairy Godmother! Will Cinderella or her selfish sisters win the Stampede talent show? Will Cinderella’s crazy step-mom even let her perform? Details

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November 22 – December 31, 2016

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Martha Cohen Theatre – Arts Commons, 220 9 Ave SE, Calgary

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$25 – $72

 

2. Outdoor Movie

Enjoy the family-friendly presentation of Zootopia for free on New Year’s Day! Come early and enjoy food trucks, music, ice sculptures and the fire pits.

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Sunday, January 1, 2017 | 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

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Olympic Plaza, 222 8 Avenue, Quadrant SE, Calgary

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Free

 

3. Flurry of Fun

Bring along the family to discover Alberta’s winter wildlife through hands-on activities in our Discovery Centre! Crafts, Investigation stations, games and prizes – there’s a little something for everyone this holiday.

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December 20, 21, 22 & 23, 2016 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

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Bow Habitat Station, 1440 – 17A Street SE, Calgary

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$10 adults, $8 students/seniors, $6 youth (4-17), free for children 3 & under.

 

4.Winter Carnival

Dress warm and bundle up!!! Come and join us as we light up the park in our 2016 Winter Carnival featuring a marketplace, silent auction, lights display, face painting, photo ops, kids activities, food and drink. Details

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December 29, 2016 | 5:00 PM -9:00 PM

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Confederation Park – North Side – Just off 10th Street NW Calgary

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$2
Kids 5 & Under Free

 

5. Winter CARnival

Travel through time, exploring winter past, present and future. Take part in games and activities from the familiar to the fantastic as you explore the Gasoline Alley Museum!Details

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December 27- 30, 2016 | 10:00 AM – 04:00 PM
December 31, 2016 | 10:00 AM – 03:00 PM

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Gasoline Alley Museum, Heritage Park, Calgary

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General Admission

 

6. Noon Year’s Eve

Travel through time, exploring winter past, present and future. Take part in games and activities from the familiar to the fantastic as you explore the Gasoline Alley Museum!Details

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Saturday, December 31,2016 | 9:00 AM. – 5:00 PM

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TELUS Spark, 220 St. George’s Drive NE, Calgary

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General Admission

 

7. Disney’s Beauty & The Beast

Join Belle and the Beast for one of the great musicals of the modern era.Featuring all of the beloved songs from the original movie, including Be Our Guest and the title track, the show also includes additional numbers from original composer Alan Menken and musical theatre legend Tim Rice. An absolutely magical show, Beauty and the Beast is the perfect holiday musical for the whole family! Details

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November 25 – December 23, 2016

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StoryBook Theatre – Beddington Heights Theatre, 375 Bermuda Drive NW, Calgary

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Child – 3 to 17 years: $20
Adult – 18+ years: $25

 

8. The Polar Express™

Join us for a Magical Train Ride aboard THE POLAR EXPRESS™! Set to the sounds of the motion picture soundtrack, families are sure to delight in their journey to the North Pole, complete with hot chocolate and cookies served on board the train by dancing waiters. Passengers will then be entertained by a reading of The Polar Express™. Upon arrival at the North Pole, Santa will board the train and present ticket holders their very own sleigh bell, just like in the movie, to those who BELIEVE! Details

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November 25 – December 24, 2016

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Aspen Crossing, 45 minutes southeast of Calgary on HWY 24. 1 KM west of Mossleigh

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$57 – $80

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II. Live Music

1. Impasto Duo presents: A Christmas Concert

Celebrate the holiday with some cozy music and delight! Impasto Duo presents a family-friendly FUN Christmas concert for flute and piano, including music from The Snowman, The Nutcracker, A Charlie Brown Christmas, and many more classics! Impasto Duo will also be joined by dancer Karen Berry, one of the most in-demand performers from Alberta. Details

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Wednesday, December 21, 2016 | 7:00 PM

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Southwood United Church
10690 Elbow Drive SW, Calgary

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General: $20, Family: $35, Children: FREE

 

2. Highkicksmas

Highkicks, Jason Famous and Le Fame, A-Bomb

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Friday, December 23, 2016 | 9:00 PM

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Festival Hall – 1215 10 Ave SE, Calgary

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$15.00 – $17.00

 

3. The Jingles Present: Always in the Season

Join The Jingles at Gravity Espresso & Wine Bar on Festivus for a night of holiday music and entertainment!! Details

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Friday, December 23, 2016 | 7:00 PM

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Gravity Espresso & Wine Bar, 909 10th Street SE, Calgary

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$10 (Proceeds will go to the Calgary Food Bank)

 

4. A Luminous New Year’s Eve

Be warmed by the glow of luminaries and candles as you enter Knox United Church then surrounded by “Luminous Voices” of Calgary’s only professional chamber choir. Details

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Saturday, December 31, 2016 | 8:00 PM

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Knox United Church, 506 – 4 Street SW, Calgary

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$41 (adults) / $36 (seniors) / $31 (students)

 

5. New Year’s Concert 2017: Salute to Vienna

More celebratory than a glass of champagne, Salute to Vienna New Year’s Concert is a delight for the eyes and the ears. Welcome 2017 with this elegant concert—celebrating a 20-year tradition in Calgary! This New Year’s Day, a stunning new program featuring Strauss waltzes and sweeping melodies from operettas will be performed by a full orchestra, acclaimed European singers, ballet and ballroom dancers. Fall for the Blue Danube Waltz all over again! Details

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Sunday, January 1, 2017 | 02:30 PM

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Arts Commons’ Jack Singer Concert Hall

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$49.00 – $99.00 + charges

III. Theatre & Performing Arts

1. It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play

Christmas Events, Plays & Holiday Theatre in Calgary 2016

Lunchbox Theatre will celebrate the holiday season with one of the most iconic Christmas stories every told! It’s A Wonderful Life is the classic tale of George Bailey, Clarence the Angel and the town of Bedford Falls. When misfortune befalls George Bailey on Christmas Eve, he is shown what his town and his family would be like if he had never lived. Conceived as a live 1940’s radio broadcast, a cast of 5 actors will bring this classic holiday story of love and redemption to life on our stage!!Details

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November 28 – December 21, 2016

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Lunchbox Theatre
160, 115 9 Ave SE, Calgary

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$25 Adult
$20 Student & Senior

For all Christmas Theatre & events, see Christmas Events, Plays & Holiday Theatre in Calgary 2016

2. Chrismoose Carol

 
Our irreverent version of Charles Dickens’ seasonal classic comes wrapped a little differently each year, and this year is no exception. In previous years we have presented Chrismoose Carol in ancient Rome, as a western, and as a three person show where each evening the audience chose who would play Scrooge. Details

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December 08 to 23, 2016

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Loose Moose Theatre – 1235 – 26th Avenue SE (Crossroads Market – Southwest Entrance), Calgary

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$17 – $22

 

3. The Nutcracker Ballet

Magic returns this holiday season with the classic storytelling of The Nutcracker — ushering young and old into a rich and festive holiday world.The magical tale of Klara and her Nutcracker defeating the evil Rat Tsar and his army of mice continues to dazzle audiences in our glittering production set to Tchaikovsky’s timeless score. Details

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December 16 – December 24, 2016

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Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium – Calgary

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$24.00 – $124.00

 

4. A Christmas Carol

This season we celebrate a remarkable thirty years of bringing A Christmas Carol to Calgary. Stephen Hair returns as Ebenezer Scrooge in the annual production that the Calgary Sun called “the best of all possible versions of A Christmas Carol.” Filled with music and spectacle, there’s no better way to fill your heart with the spirit of Christmas. Details

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November 24 – December 24, 2016

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Max Bell Theatre in the Arts Commons

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$35.00 – $120 + charges

IV. Sports, & Related events

1. Calgary Flames

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vs. Vancouver Canucks on Friday, December 23, 2016 | 07:00 PM
vs. Anaheim Ducks on Thursday, December 29, 2016 | 07:00 PM
vs. Arizona Coyotes on Saturday, December 31, 2017 | 08:00 PM

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Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary

2. Merry Christmas Family Fun Skate

Bring your family and friends for an afternoon of skating, games, refreshments and holiday fun!

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Friday, December 23, 2016 | 11:15 AM – 12:30 PM

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Jimmie Condon Arena – 502 Heritage Dr SW, Calgary

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Free

 

4. Boxing Day Free Skate

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Monday, December 26, 2016 | 01:00 PM

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Murray Copot Arena
Optimist / George Blundun Arenas
Rose Kohn / Jimmie Condon Arenas
Shouldice Arena
Stew Hendry / Henry Viney Arenas
Stu Peppard Arena

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Free

 

5. The Mac’s Midget AAA

The Mac’s Midget AAA World Invitational Tournament is a prestigious ice hockey tournament held annually for midget aged players.

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December 26 to January 1, 2017

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Various Venues
Championship games – The Scotiabank Saddledome.

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Championship – $10 –

 

5. Calgary Hitmen

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vs. Medicine Hat Tigers on Wednesday, December 28, 2016 | 07:00 PM
vs. Edmonton Oil Kings on Friday, December 30, 2016 | 07:00 PM

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Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary

V. Exhibitions, Festivals & Other Events

1. Solstice Gathering

Come and celebrate the Winter Solstice! Concerts & Dance Details

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Wednesday, December 21, 2016 | 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM

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Inglewood Community Hall – 1740 24 Ave. SE, Calgary

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$20.00

 

2. Christmas in Kensington

Join Kensington in celebrating this magical time of year for a variety of free, family-fun activities in the neighbourhood. Sip complimentary hot chocolate, get serenaded by Christmas tunes sang by the Rock n Roll Carolers and snap selfies with Santa. Details

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Saturday, December 24, 2016 | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

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Kensington Market, Calgary

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Free

 

3. Calgary Icebreaker Polar Dip

A super fun family friend event and a great way to bring in the New Year! Come and watch over 80 Dipsters in crazy costumes jump into the icy water to raise critical funds and awareness for the SA Foundation’s work against human trafficking. This is the Old Guys in Action’s 8th Polar Dip! Details

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New Year’s Day – January 1, 2017 | 1:00 PM

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Elbow Valley Resident’s Club, 100 Misty Morning Drive
Calgary

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Free

 

4. Exhibitions

Terry Fox: Running to the Heart of Canada: Learn about Terry’s triumphs, struggles and the impact his foundation has made globally. Artefacts on display include the shoe he dipped into the Atlantic Ocean to begin his journey, the shirt and shorts he ran in, and iconic photos. Be inspired by a Canadian who dared to dream big and help others!! Details

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July 1 – December 31, 2016

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Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame, 169 Canada Olympic Road SW, Calgary

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Included in general admission.

VI. Food/ Sunday Brunches & Night Life Events

1. Club Events

 

The Jeff McGregor Quartet @ Kawa Espresso Bar on Friday, December 23, 2016 | 8:00 PM
SLUSHII @ Marquee Beer Market & Stage on Monday, Dec 26, 2016 | 9:00 PM

BAAUER + HUCCI @ Flames Central on Wednesday, December 28, 2016 | 9:00 PM
Four Color Zack, Smalltown DJs, PJ “The Boy”, DJ Phatty @ Commonwealth Bar & Stage on Wednesday, December 28, 2016 | 9:00 PM

Madchild w/ guests @ Dickens on Friday, Dec 30, 2016 | 9:00 PM

DJ BL3ND with Brad Fernandez, Dusty K and Bshan @ Marquee Beer Market & Stage on Friday, Dec 30, 2016 | 9:00 PM
BassArena Flux Pavilion & Panda Eyes @ The Flames Central on Friday December 30, 2016 | 11:00 PM – Ends 4:15 AM

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