Calgary 
A look at what’s on this week in Calgary – Things to do this week in Calgary — May 11 to 17, 2026.
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The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland, 750 9 Ave SE, Calgary
May 17, 2026
$8 (plus fees)
Looking for a way to kick-start your crafting journey, need motivation to tackle that work-in-progress or simply want to meet likeminded people? The Confluence Craft Club is ... »
The Palace Theatre, 219 8 Ave SW, Calgary
May 17, 2026
22.50 - 32.50
🌸The sun has set, the textbooks are burned, and the daytime students have long since fled. The school bell didn’t ring to dismiss you…it rang ... »
Grey Eagle Event Centre, 3775 Grey Eagle Drive, Calgary
May 17, 2026
$124.70 +fees
Active since the 2010s, SEXYY RED broke through when her 2023 single “Pound Town” went viral, prompting a remix featuring Nicki Minaj and pushing her mixtape Hood Hottest ... »
Color Cafe Calgary, 1414 Kensington Rd NW, Calgary
May 17, 2026
403-249-4386
$10
Sign up for a cozy, creative afternoon at the café. In this relaxed painting class, you select and design your own planter—no experience needed, just a ... »
Gulbar, 636 10 Ave SW, Calgary
May 17, 2026
4034023296
$10-$20
Sin & Gin is Calgary’s best monthly Cabaret show that is filled with Music, Burlesque, Comedy, Cabaret, Drag and so much more! This month’s Sin &... »
Calgary Farmyard, 284022 Township Road 224, Rocky View County
May 16, 2026 To June 21, 2026
$24.38 to $28.50
Spring is the perfect time to meet our newly born barn babies and explore all the fun of being at the Farmyard. We have the cutest barnyard ... »
Calaway Park, Range Road 33, Calgary
May 16, 2026 To May 18, 2026
$39.95 to $55.95
Western Canada’s largest outdoor family amusement park, Calaway Park, will open for 2026 season on Victoria Day Long Weekend. As Western Canada’s Largest Outdoor Family Amusement ... »
Winsport Canada Olympic Park, 88 Canada Olympic Road SW, Calgary
May 16, 2026 To May 18, 2026
2 rides: $31
Downhill Karting by Skyline Luge Calgary is a fun, fast-paced family activity that people of all ages and abilities can enjoy. Skyline’s Downhill Karting experience is ... »
RiverWalk Plaza, Calgary
May 16, 2026 To September 19, 2026
Free
Discover one-of-a-kind treasures and support local artists and vendors while soaking up the sun along RiverWalk. Explore a vibrant mix of artisan goods, handmade crafts, and unique ... »
Genesis Centre, 7555 Falconridge Boulevard NE, Calgary
May 16, 2026
Free
Join us for an unforgettable day of cultural celebration, vibrant performances, and community togetherness at Vaisakhi Mela. »
Lougheed House, 707 13 Ave SW, Calgary
May 16, 2026
Free
Bring the past to life through traditional hand sketching using photography as a reference! This workshop, led by artist Karen Jeane Mills, will guide you through the ... »
Hotel Arts, 119 12 Ave SW, Calgary
May 16, 2026
4168763900
$240
Melissa Grelo is an award-winning TV broadcaster, journalist, and creator and host of Aging Powerfully with Melissa Grelo, one of Canadas Top 100 Women’s Podcasts. She has ... »
Event Centre at Grey Eagle Resort & Casino, 3775 Grey Eagle Drive, Tsuut’ina
May 16, 2026
4033853747
$39.00 - $59.00
Don’t miss your chance to see Showtime’s The Michael Jackson HIStory Show – returning to Canada in 2026 to commemorate 30 years since Michael Jackson’s final, ground-breaking ... »
Heritage Park, 1900 Heritage Dr SW, Calgary
May 16, 2026 To October 12, 2026
Free - $39.95
Explore the fully reopened Historical Village, take in views from the S.S. Moyie paddlewheeler and savour fresh summer flavours at the Selkirk. Feel the thrill of ... »
Granary Road, 226066 112 St W, De Winton
May 16, 2026 To May 17, 2026
$34.95 to $49.95
Welcome to Granary Road’s first annual Kite FESTIVAL! Celebrating Revelry of Wind and Skies. Explore the skies above in Granary Road’s first annual Kite Festival. ... »
Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo, 210 St. George's Drive NE, Calgary
May 16, 2026
$130 per person + GST
Step into the secret world of penguins at this adults-only event that explores the fascinating lives of these unique birds. Begin your evening with an exclusive, after-hours ... »
McMahon Stadium, 1817 Crowchild Trail NW, Calgary
May 16, 2026
$29.40 & up
Get WILD in the stands and cheer Calgary Wild FC during the second season of Women’s Pro Soccer in McMahon Stadium! Calgary Wild FC is one ... »
Knifewear Calgary, 1316-9th Avenue SE, Calgary
May 16, 2026
+14035140577
Free
Join prolific Calgary food journalist & cookbook author Julie Van Rosendaal on Saturday, May 16 from 1–3 PM at Knifewear Calgary for a special signing event celebrating her new ... »
Studio Bell, 850 4 Street SE, Calgary
May 16, 2026 To September 5, 2026
4035435115
Free
In PlayLab, young participants become sound scientists as they create simple DIY instruments like shakers and “sound sandwiches” using everyday materials. Through play and experimentation, kids explore ... »
Calgary TELUS Convention Centre & Calgary Marriott Downtown Hotel
May 15, 2026 To May 17, 2026
$16.73 & up
Otafest is a 3-day Japanese Cultural and Animation Festival at the Calgary Telus Convention Centre. Shop. Cosplay. Play games. Watch anime. Join a community. Even meet your ... »
High River Rodeo Grounds, Foothills No. 31
May 15, 2026 To May 16, 2026
By Donation
Round up your cow pokes and come-on-down to enjoy one of Canada’s most unique rodeos, plus a jam-packed roster of events. The Little Britches rodeo is ... »
Bow Habitat Station, 1440-17A Street SE, Calgary
May 15, 2026
403-297-6561
$0-$10
Ever wonder how far migratory species can travel? This May, spread your wings and follow these remarkable travelers as many journey back to Alberta just in time ... »
Bella Concert Hall , 18 Mt Royal Cir SW, Calgary
May 15, 2026
$59.95
It’s time to pack your book tote for this spring’s hottest adventure! Canada’s superstar bestseller Carley Fortune is returning to Wordfest with her heart-stopping ... »
Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, 1415 14 Ave NW, Calgary
May 15, 2026 To May 16, 2026
$39.00 - $99.00
Feel — and hear — the Force around you in Star Wars: Return of the Jedi when the Calgary Phil performs John Williams’ Oscar-nominated score live-to-film! In the climactic ... »
Engineered Air Theatre, 234 9 Ave SE, Calgary
May 15, 2026
$46.61 - $58.21
You know that your heart is constantly beating, right? ‘Dhak-Dhak Dhak-Dhak’-even right now, as you’re reading this, it’s beating for you. ‘Dhak-Dhak..’ The heart ... »
Pumphouse Theatre, 2140 Pumphouse Ave SW, Calgary
May 15, 2026 To May 30, 2026
$27.00 - $30.00
In a Berlin nightclub, as the 1920s draw to a close, a garish Master of Ceremonies welcomes the audience and assures them they will forget all their ... »
National 8th Rooftop, 225 8 Ave SW #360, Calgary
May 15, 2026
4039229349
$27.02 - $42.85
For the first time ever… we’ve teamed up with National 8th Rooftop to bring you our Rooftop Summer Series – featuring The After Hours Club & The ... »
cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Ave SW, Calgary
May 15, 2026
$17.40 – $33.40
Come witness the premiere of a new work by Jace Eagle Bear, and selections from the film, Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon. To celebrate Asian Heritage Month this ... »
BMO Centre - Stampede Park, 20 Roundup Way SE, Calgary
May 14, 2026
free
Attention Opportunity Seekers! Career Fair Canada is back and better than ever, helping you advance your career in the right direction! Get in front of hiring managers, ... »
Jack Singer Concert Hall, 225 8 Ave SE, Calgary
May 14, 2026
$63.50 - $96.70
Bursting onto the scene in 1979 at the height of disco’s radio domination, Breakfast in America was a surprise hit with its prog rock roots and grounded ... »
The Palace Theatre, 219 - 8th Ave SW, Calgary
May 14, 2026
$112 & up
Grupo Niche’s Niche Disco Tour is a vibrant celebration of their legendary salsa catalog, blending classic hits with refreshed arrangements. Known for rich brass sections, infectious ... »
Olympic Oval, 288 Collegiate Blvd NW, Calgary
May 14, 2026 To May 17, 2026
Free to $25
The country’s largest annual judo competition will bring more than 1,200 participants to the city, featuring over 160 Alberta athletes, as they compete across multiple age divisions for ... »
West Village Theatre, 10 Avenue Southwest, Calgary
May 13, 2026 To May 30, 2026
$25+fees
CYPT welcomes back the 2026 Cannonball Festival of Youth-Led Theatre. This Festival of Youth-led Theatre takes place in May, 2026 and features seven youth-written/directed/stage managed/performed/designed/... »
Jack Singer Concert Hall, 225 8 Ave SE, Calgary
May 13, 2026
$47.06 - $224.85
Sooshi Mango is an Australian comedy troupe founded in 2015.The group consists of two brothers, Joe and Carlo Salanitri, and their best friend, Andrew Manfre. VIP Package ... »
Big Secret Theatre, 225 8 Ave SE, Calgary
May 13, 2026 To May 16, 2026
$10.00 - $100.00
Five friends find fun in a dreamy image-filled tragi-comedy cabaret for the times. Our fearless crew of BYA superheroes build themselves a dreamscape of charms to ward ... »
DJD Dance Centre, 111 12 Ave SE, Calgary
May 13, 2026
$20
Join us for Conversations in Trust: Canadian Authors Make Sense of Our World, featuring award-winning authors Jenny Heijun Wills, Marcello Di Cintio, and Guy Vanderhaeghe, in conversation ... »
Contemporary Calgary, 701 11 St SW, Calgary
May 13, 2026 To May 17, 2026
$15-$115
Fairy Tales Queer Art & Film Festival returns May 13–17, 2026, celebrating bold and diverse 2SLGBTQ+ storytelling through film, media art, and community events. Presented by the Calgary Queer ... »
WinSport Event Centre, 151 Canada Olympic Rd SW, Calgary
May 12, 2026
Starting from $43.45
Blippi is coming to Calgary in the all-new Be Like Blippi Tour! Get ready to see the world more curiously as you move like, play like, and ... »
WinSport Event Centre, 88 Canada Olympic Road SW, Calgary
May 12, 2026
$43.45 & up
As one of the most recognizable faces for preschoolers around the world, Blippi will be coming to the WinSport Event Centre for a one-of-a-kind interactive event. An ... »
The Confluence Historic Site and Parkland, 750 9 Ave SE, Calgary A
May 10, 2026 To May 17, 2026
5872881406
$20
The word “confluence” can refer not only to where two rivers meet, but also to the flowing together of ideas, places, and people. Both the city of ... »
Various locations, Calgary
May 9, 2026 To July 26, 2026
$30.50 & up
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Calgary. Who is it for? 8 years old ... »
Vertigo Theatre, 161, 115 - 9th Avenue SE, Calgary
May 9, 2026 To June 7, 2026
403-221-3707
$32.00 - $74.00
One big case. One last shot at redemption. Frank Galvin is a washed-up, alcoholic, ambulance-chasing lawyer. Offered an ‘open and shut’ malpractice case involving a young pregnant ... »
Calgary Curling Club, 720 3rd Street NW, Calgary
May 8, 2026 To May 17, 2026
Free to $5
Shop more than 150,000+ gently used books at the 19th Calgary Reads Big Book Sale! Learn all about our special BOGO, fill-a-box and free book days + details about ... »
Mega Courts, 5160 68 Ave SE, Calgary
May 3, 2026 To June 21, 2026
$148
📍 Calgary Pickleball Club • 📅 Every Sunday • 🏓 All levels welcome Here’s why it works: Our ladder format matches you with players at your skill level. First time playing? ... »
The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland, 750 9 Ave SE, Calgary
May 3, 2026 To May 16, 2026
587-288-1406
$25
Take the tour, paint your perspective. Experience The Confluence’s temporary exhibits while you can in this unique guided tour and art program in our White Box ... »
The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland, 750 9 Ave SE, Calgary
May 2, 2026 To September 5, 2026
$35
Discover the artistic gems of the East Village through a guided walking experience that brings public art to life. Explore a curated selection of vibrant works while ... »
Tops Pizza South, 9919 Fairmount Dr. SE, Calgary
May 1, 2026 To May 31, 2026
403-278-1511
Free to attend
MINI MEXICO VACAY without leaving Calgary! La Tequila Cantina is taking over TOPS with brightly coloured tables and chairs, fiesta backdrops, cactus, chili peppers and sombreros hanging ... »
Stage West Calgary, 727 – 42 Avenue SE, Calgary
April 17, 2026 To June 21, 2026
403-243-6642
$87.10 & up
A musical revue that explores the evolution and cross-pollination of musical genres over the decades. From the smooth harmonies of 1970’s folk-rock pioneers like the Eagles and ... »
Lougheed House, 707 13 Ave SW, Calgary
April 2, 2026 To May 17, 2026
$0.00 - $8.50
Navigate the past and present of Calgary this spring with Mapping History: The Calgary Atlas Project! This new exhibit brings maps from the local historians, authors, and ... »
Jubilations Dinner Theatre, 1002 37 St SW, Calgary
March 28, 2026 To May 30, 2026
403-249-7799
65.95 - 90.25
Everyone’s favourite golden gang of lovely ladies is hitting the Las Vegas strip. The girls have decided that it’s finally time to take that bachelorette ... »
Ambrose University, 150 Ambrose Circle SW, Calgary
January 17, 2026 To May 30, 2026
587-315-6034
Free
Shadowlands explores the meeting place between light and shadow within the natural world and within our inner lives. Through layered colour and intuitive gesture, these paintings reflect ... »
Canmore Cave Tours, 129 Bow Meadows Crescent, Unit 202, Canmore
January 1, 2026 To December 31, 2026
$129 & up
The 4.5-hour Explorer Tour is jam-packed full of fun and excitement. Your guide will introduce you to the amazing world of caves, spending approximately 2 to 2.5 hours underground ... »
The Confluence Historic Site & Parklands, 750 9 Avenue Southeast, Calgary
September 9, 2025 To October 9, 2026
587-288-1406
Free to $40
An exhibit titled Unfamiliar Perspectives: The NWMP and Canada’s Colonial Project opens Sept. 9 at The Confluence. Built around archival photographs, sketches, newspaper pages, personal journals and ... »
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