Calgary
Weekend Events & Festivals in Calgary: January 18 to 20, 2019
A weekly digest of What’s On in and around Calgary this weekend including free, fun family & kids’ activities, live music, theatre & performing arts, sports and exhibitions.
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I. Family Fun Activities
Heroes And Villains – A Disney Revue
With 35 songs spanning over 80 years, this production takes audiences on a journey through the wonderful worlds, characters and songs that we know and love including the life and struggles of Mr. Walt Disney himself!
January 18 to 20, 2019
BMO Theatre – Shane Homes YMCA at Rocky Ridge
$20-$25
2019 Ice Magic Festival
Set in the spectacular surroundings of Lake Louise, the Ice Magic Festival is a world class event with over 20 years of history. Watch as talented ice artists from around the world skillfully combine gruelling physicality with precision artistry in an ice carving competition.
January 16-27, 2019
The Fairmont Chateau, Lake Louise
Free & ticketed days
Frosty’s Birthday
Laugh and Play with Frosty at the Calgary Farmers’ Market! In partnership with Strategic Group & Project Warmth, they’ll be having a celebration with the jolly happy soul. There will be magic shows, ice sculptures, and more!
Saturday, January 19, 2019 | 10 AM-2 PM
Calgary Farmers’ Market, 510-77th Ave SE, Calgary
Free
Lunar Eclipse
Join us to witness the earth’s shadow as it passes across the face of the full moon. The eclipse will reach totality at 10:12 p.m.
Sunday, January 20 | 8:30 PM. to 11 PM
Rothney Astrophysical Observatory
Donation
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Other Activities
At the library
Calgary Public library offers plenty of free activities to choose from for all ages including toddler story times. Plan ahead to attend some of the free activities in the following weekends:
Details and link for registration.
Airdrie Public Library
Okotoks Public Library
2.By Calgary Recreation – Drop in Programs
3. Movies
Family Friendly Movies during Winter
Family Favourites Cineplex: Visit participating Cineplex theatres near you and watch a family favourite film each week for only $2.99. | Saturdays at 11:00 AM
4. Toys in the Waterpark
Climb inside these inflatable 2-meter balls and experience “walking on water.” Check them out at Southland Leisure Centre for some serious hamster-ball fun! Thursdays | 7 – 9 [email protected] Southland Leisure Centre — Details
5. Penguin Walk Calgary Zoo
This year, five new king penguins who arrived from Montreal in 2018 will join Diana, Grace, Hera, Arthur, Caesar, Tut, Solomon, Nero, Edward and Cleo for the daily waddle from Penguin Plunge. January 12 through to March 31 (weather permitting) | Daily at 11:00 AM — Details
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II. Live Music
EDM/Concert Tours
- Kongos – 1929 Tour on Wednesday, January 16, 2019 | 7:00 PM @ Commonwealth Bar
- Rob Young Quartet on Thursday | 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM @ Hotel Blackfoot
- Karella on January 19, 2019 | 8:00 PM @ KING EDDY
- Classical Revolution with Eileen Kosasih and Evgueni Alexeev on January 19, 2019 | 6:00 PM @ KING EDDY
- 50 Shades Of Blues on Friday, Jan 18th, 2019 | 9:00 PM – 11:30 PM @ Lolitas Lounge \\ $15 Cash only at doors
- Primitive Man, Wake, Messiahlator and Pathetic on January 19, 2019 | 9:00 PM @ The Palomino Smokehouse and Social Club
- The Jerry Cans on Sunday, January 20, 2019 | 7:00 PM @ The Gateway
- Quartetto Gelato on Sunday, January 20, 2019 | 3 PM @ Red Deer Lake United Church
Music of the Movies
Enjoy fan classics including the 1950s musical sensation Singin’ in the Rain, Ennio Morricone’s timeless Once Upon a Time in the West, the American Film Institute’s “greatest American film score of all time” — Star Wars — and other audience favourites. Details
January 18 & 19, 2019 | 7:30 PM
Jack Singer Concert Hall, Arts Commons, Calgary.
$30 to $90
The Duke Robillard Acoustic Trio
In a one of a kind opportunity, Duke Robillard comes to Calgary, performing acoustic takes on songs spanning his illustrious 50 year career in blues, including several selections from The Acoustic Blues & Roots of Duke Robillard, which won the 2016 Blues Music Awards Acoustic Blues Album of the Year. Details
January 18 & 19, 2019 | 8:00 PM
Engineered Air Theatre, 234 9 Ave SE, Calgary
$37 to $47$45.
Amore!
Join Quartetto Gelato – the highly unusual classical quartet with oboe, cello, accordion and violin – for Amore!, an evening dedicated to romance featuring classics like Bésame Mucho, La Vie en rose and O sole mio. Details
January 19 | 8 PM
Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall – Rozsa Centre, Calgary
Adults: $26
Students/Seniors: $19
Reflections
The cello is one of the most lyrically expressive instruments. Olena Kilchyk, cellist extraordinaire, and Kathleen van Mourik, pianist and co-Artistic Director of The Mountain View Festival of Song and Chamber Music, making her debut appearance at the ISC, will enchant you with this rich and exotic program of songs without words. Details
January 20 | 3:00PM – 5:00PM
St. Stephen’s Anglican Church, 1121 14 AVE SW, Calgary
$20 – $25
III. Theatre & Performing Arts
- Theatre Guide
- This Is That Live – Farewell Tour on Wednesday, January 16, 2019 | 8:00 PM @ Arts Commons
- Jim Gaffigan: Quality Time Tour on Saturday, January 19, 2019 | 7:30 PM @ Scotiabank Saddledome
- Sin & Gin Soiree Cabaret on Sunday, January 20, 2019 | 07:00 PM – 09:30 PM @ Mikey’s on 12th
Sansei The Storyteller
On December 7, 1941, an attack on Pearl Harbour triggered events in Canada that may easily be described as among the darkest in our history – the internment and dispossession of tens of thousands of Japanese Canadians. Through an engaging blend of dance, spoken word and loads of humour, Mark Ikeda weaves a tale that is illuminating and profoundly personal. Details
January 14 to 26, 2019
Lunchbox Theatre
160, 115 9 Ave SE, Calgary
$25
High Performance Rodeo
Featuring theatre, music, dance, and multidisciplinary art, ‘The Rodeo’ is a showcase of the best in contemporary performance. Details
January 9 – 27, 2019
Various venues, Calgary
Varies
FRC Presents: Evita
Set in Argentina between 1934 and 1952, Evita charts the story of a young and ambitious Eva Peron’s meteoric rise to sainthood. As a young woman who longs for an acting career, fame, and fortune, Eva quickly learns that her feminine wiles hold power among a culture, and a political system, run by men. Once she makes it to Buenos Aires, Evita finds fame and influence in her powers of seduction, eventually seducing the rising political figure, Juan Perón, who becomes the President of Argentina. Details
January 11 to 26, 2019
375 Bermuda Dr NW, Calgary
$17 to $25
Cafe Daughter
In 1950’s small town Saskatchewan, nine-year-old half-Chinese, half-Cree Yvette Wong struggles to find her in place in a small-minded community until an unexpected ally helps set her on a path that’s destined for greatness. Details
January 15 – 27, 2019
Martha Cohen Theatre, 215 8 Ave SE, Calgary
$30 to $76
Boom X
Rick Miller returns to Theatre Calgary after his sold out run of BOOM in 2016 with the world premiere of BOOM X! Picking up where BOOM left off at Woodstock in ’69, Rick time travels by way of multimedia up to 1995. Details
January 15-February 9, 2018
Max Bell Theatre in the Arts Commons
$35.00 – $115.00+charges
Ballet BC
Re-discover Ballet BC in its triumphant return to the Jubilee stage after a 10-year hiatus. Showcasing premier Canadian talent, this tantalizing triple bill features works from Crystal Pite, William Forsythe and Medhi Walerski. Details
January 18 & 19, 2019
Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, Calgary
$33.7 – $136.7 +charges
Cheesecake Burlesque
Armed with a sassy-silliness and a g-force of glitter, the Cheesecake Burlesque girls pack a sparkly punch that will make your heart happy and leave you loving the skin you’re in! The group incorporates much of the old satirical and extravaganza elements of the old-style burlesque with their own modern twist. Details
Friday, January 18, 2019 | 7:30 PM
Bert Church Live, 1000 East Lake Boulevard NE, Airdrie
$36
The Risqué Cabaret
Handsome Alice Theatre is hosting The Risqué Cabaret at Saltlik. An evening of tantalizing burlesque performances from Calgary’s own GARTER GIRLS! With your ticket enjoy a drink, a show, snacks, a marvelous silent auction, raffles and more. Details
Friday January 18, 2019 | 8:00 PM
Saltlick 101 8th Ave SW, Calgary
$50.00
Maestro Impro
Crash and burn, elimination improvised comedy where only the strong survive! Performers are randomly chosen to improvise scenes that are awarded points by the audience. After each round the lower scoring performers are eliminated. The rounds continue until one performer, the “Maestro Improvisor” remains. Details
Fridays, January 18, 25 | 8:00 PM
Loose Moose Theatre, Calgary
$13.41 – $16.52
Launch Pad Improv
Talented Kinkonauts players conquer new frontiers with experimental formats. Witness the boldest and the bravest test their mettle. Some will crash and burn. The mightiest will blast off and soar to new heights. Details
Friday January 18 | 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Alexandra Centre Society, 922 9 Ave SE, Calgary
$5
Carly’s Angels
The riotous drag show that has kept audiences amazed and laughing for over 10 years. Carly’s Angels is a female impersonation show with the perfect combination of lively music, shiny costumes and brassy humour. You will thoroughly enjoy this show of lip-synced songs and campy jokes, not so much due to the outrageous costumes and flawless make-up, but because of the energy and dedication given to all the characters. Details
Saturday, January 19 | 9:00 PM
Lolita’s Lounge, 1413 9th Ave SE, Calgary
$50.18
Super Scene
Our best performers try to direct an entire improvised play with hilarious results. Four or five of our best performers each direct the first part of an improvised play. The audience then votes for their favorite, and the director/play with the least number of votes in eliminated. Details
Saturdays, January 5, 12, 19, 26 | 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Loose Moose Theatre, Calgary
$13.41 – $16.52
Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre
Welcome to the Mukluk Amateur Theatre Society’s preparations for their Robbie Burn’s Day presentation. Putting on a “play” is “serious” business and tensions are high as the clock ticks down to opening night. Details
Saturday January 19th, 2019 | 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Fort Calgary – 750 9 Ave SE, Calgary
$85
IV. Sports & Related Events
- 2019 Canada Games Torch Relay on Friday, January 18, 2019, 11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. @ Stephen Avenue Walk
Calgary Flames
vs. Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday, January 16, 2019 | 7:30 PM
vs. Detroit Red Wings on Friday, January 18, 2019 | 7:00 PM
vs. Arizona Coyotes on Sunday, January 13, 2019 | 7:30 PM
Scotiabank Saddledome 555 Saddledome Rise SE
Calgary Hitmen
Every Sunday Hitmen home game features face painters, concourse activities, tons of giveaways and a post-game family skate on the Scotiabank Saddledome ice.
vs. Red Deer Rebels on Sunday, January 20 | 4:00PM
Scotiabank Saddledome 555 Saddledome Rise SE
FitWeek 2019
Calgary Jewish Community Centre will be offering 95 free classes during our annual FitWeek event including aquafit, group exercise, and fitness classes for people of all ages.
Health and wellness experts will also be on hand to share information and answer questions.
January 14 to 20, 2019
Calgary JCC, 1607 90 Avenue SW, Calgary
Cardboard Sled Derby
Build a sled using tape, string, garbage bags,glue.
Race it down our mountain for a chance to win great prizes.
Friday, January 18, 2019 | 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Mt. Norquay Banff
MEC Race 1
5km / 10km / 21.1km
Saturday, January 19, 2019 | 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Eau Claire Market 200 Barkley Parade Calgary
FIS World Snow Days
Come out to the Lake Louise Ski Resort and make this THE BIGGEST WEEKEND ON SNOW, ALL YEAR!
Children 12 & under Ski Free, Family Tubing – Save 50%, Discover Ski & Snowboard Lessons – Save 20%, Sightseeing Gondola 2 for 1, Guided Scenic Snowshoe Tour.
January 19 & 20, 2019
The Lake Louise Ski Resort 1 Whitehorn Road, Lake Louise
Live Professional Boxing!
Come see what the hype is about and experience a live Dekada show, and entertainment beyond boxing.
Saturday, January 19, 2019 | 07:00 PM
Deerfoot inn and Casino, Calgary
V. Exhibitions, Festivals & Other Events
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Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour
This is an opportunity to see some of the best and most exciting films from the 2018 Banff Mountain Film Festival which takes place in Banff every November. Details
January 15-18, 20, 22-27, 2019
Eckhardt-Gramatte theatre, Rozsa Centre, University of Calgary
$24 to $28
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- Beer Tasting & Naked Girls Reading Show on Thursday, January 17, 2019 | 07:30 PM @ Twisted Element, 1006 11 Ave SW, Calgary
- MS Whisky Festival on Thursday, January 17, 2019 | 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM @ Jack Singer Concert Hall Lobby
TRIBUTE to Craft Spirits Festival
The TRIBUTE TO CRAFT SPIRITS FESTIVAL will feature the best craft distilleries from Alberta and British Columbia, as well as showcase the local cocktail and food scene, with special cocktail menusat all participating restaurants.
January 16-27, 2019
Various Banff & Lake Louise
Free admission
Full Moon Bike Ride
Suitable for all ability levels, we only go as fast as the slowest rider.This month come prepared for anything. The weather will dictate our final destination. We may still ride to a park and have a fire so dress warm. Details
Saturday, January 19th, 2019 | 7:30 PM
Reworks Upcycle Shop
1325 1 Street SE, Calgary
Free
The Bash
Refining the wedding show experience, The Bash is back for its fourth year, introducing the modern couple to the most innovative and trend-setting vendors, while avoiding the sea of booths and crowds at traditional shows.
January 19 & 20, 2019
Hudson, 6th Floor, 200 8th Avenue S.W., Calgary
$30
Calgary Women’s March
The theme for the 2019 Women’s Marches around the world is ENDING VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that 1 in 3 women worldwide has experienced either physical or sexual intimate partner violence or non-partner sexual violence in their lifetime.
January 19, 2019 | 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Banker’s Hall, 315 8 Ave SW to Municipal Plaza, 800 Macleod Trail SE, Calgary
Sunday Opera Brunch: Everest
A fabulous combination of food and music, Sunday Opera Brunch offers an intimate setting to hear opera selections performed by cast members of upcoming productions. Enjoy a delicious buffet at Calgary Petroleum Club, while enjoying beautiful singing. It’s a great way to spend Sunday mornings with the entire family!
Sunday, January 20th, 2019 | 11:30 PM
Calgary Petroleum Club: 319 – 5 Avenue SW, Calgary
$80
Exhibitions
Pushing Boundaries with Art, Nature & History: An Indefinite Arts Residency: Celebrating freedom of expression inspired by the natural environment and the site’s history, artists worked with both LAC and IA instructors toward a goal of creating stunning new pieces. Details
Saturday January 12 to February 23, 2019 @ Leighton Art Centre
Jennifer Park – True North: Faith in Nature: From vast to small, all of nature enchants and mesmerizes. Natural wonders, natural treasures, natural icons – transposed by paint, wood burning and metal leaf into inspirational masterpieces. December 8 – January 26 @ The Blackboard Gallery. Details
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We do try to make the listings as accurate as possible, but there may be oversight errors or events may get postponed/cancelled without notice. Verify all details from concerned Event Websites/officials before travelling.
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