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Things To Do in CALGARY THIS WEEK, Jan 15 - 22
Matthew Bailey
January 07, 2026
Good morning!
And just like that, 2026 is here! The beginning of the year is always a little slower as everyone gets back into the groove, but there’s still plenty of events to enjoy, including the Calgary Mac & Cheese Festival, Banff SnowDays, Paint Nights, Hockey Games, and more!
Enjoy!
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Things to Do This Week
Calgary Mac & Cheese Festival (Jan 15 - 31) The 2nd annual Calgary Mac & Cheese Festival is a two-week celebration of Canadians' love for this classic comfort food. Participating restaurants compete to be named the creator of Calgary's best mac & cheese, delighting attendees who try their unique and mouthwatering takes on this beloved dish.
Pints N' Purls Free Knitting Club (Jan 15) Knitters gather to create beautiful projects! This is free to attend, so we encourage you to come be social and make new friends while working on your knitting or crocheting skills!
Banff SnowDays Festival (Jan 15 - Feb 8) Every January, Banff and Lake Louise come alive with the vibrant SnowDays celebration. The streets of downtown Banff transform into a winter wonderland, showcasing larger-than-life snow sculptures, while Lake Louise dazzles with its stunning ice creations during Ice Magic.
The Music of Hans Zimmer (Jan 16 - 17) The Orchestra and conductor Tristan Rais-Sherman celebrate some of the most iconic film scores of all time from Grammy and Academy Award-winning composer Hans Zimmer! We'll travel to the deepest depths of space with music from Dune and Interstellar, join Captain Jack Sparrow and The Pirates of the Caribbean, roam Gotham with The Dark Knight, and much more.
D-Movies The Art of The Shitty Experience: Samurai Cop (Jan 16) BAD NEWS. We’re bringing D-MOVIES to CALGARY! Dandy Brewing and Globe Cinema have teamed up to bring you D-MOVIES: The Art of The Shitty Experience!
After School Art Café (Jan 16) Afterschool Art Café! Kids can explore DIY kits or our $10 Art Buffet. No skills needed—just play, create & connect. Ages 7+ drop-off.
Queer Boardgames (Jan 16) Join us every Friday at 6 PM for a fun-filled Board Games Night at The Sentry Box! All skill levels welcome—bring friends or meet new ones!
Vertigo Theatre - Monstress (Jan 17 - Feb 15) Can saving another soul save your own? A disgraced female doctor receives a letter from a wealthy father soliciting an impossible request: to resurrect his recently deceased daughter.
Alberta Ballet: The Winter Gala (Jan 17) Returning for its third year, The Winter Gala has become an annual event—an electrifying celebration of ballet’s past, present, and future. This dazzling, one-night-only event unites the extraordinary artistry of Alberta Ballet’s professional dancers with the exceptional talent of Alberta Ballet School’s elite students, creating a breathtaking showcase of passion and artistry.
Calgary Voices Collective: Free Community Singing & Filming Night (Jan 17) Join us for Calgary Voices Collective’s Free Community Singing & Filming Night — a relaxed, feel-good evening of instructor-led group singing, laughter, and connection. Come as you are — you don’t need to be a professional singer (or even think you can sing). You’ll be guided by an experienced vocal coach who’ll help the group sound great and have fun doing it.
Comedian Tom Green at MacEwan Hall (Jan 17) Just For Laughs is thrilled to announce that actor, director and broadcaster Tom Green is bringing his unique, anything-goes brand of comedy to 30 cities across Canada. The 2025-26 Tom Green: Stompin’ Comedy Tour will treat audiences to an evening of Green’s hysterical comedy, along with stories about his career and a selection of original songs.
The Illusionist - Untold Story of Mind (Jan 17) Join us for a thought-provoking Dhamma talk with Ven. Dr. Mahinda Thero, where timeless Buddhist wisdom meets modern understanding to reveal the mind’s greatest illusion: the stories it creates, the perceptions it fabricates, and the identities it clings to.
Paint Night - Dive Into the Ultimate Neon Experience (Jan 17) Neon Paint Night is a fun and unique event where you can unleash your inner artist and create a piece of art that glows in the dark! You'll be provided with all the materials you need, including neon paints, brushes, and canvases, and a professional.
Vivaldi's Ring of Mystery (Jan 18) Vivaldi, Venice, and violins: all three are celebrated in Vivaldi's Ring of Mystery, a compelling story about an orphan girl in the early 1700s who is in search of her roots. Enjoy more than 25 excerpts from Vivaldi's most popular and important works, including The Four Seasons, magically woven into a gripping mystery in which the central clue is a missing Stradivarius violin that the Duke of Cremona has brought to Vivaldi's school of the Pieta in the hopes of finding his long-lost grandchild.
RCW New Year's Regeneration (Jan 18) Kick off the new year with RCW's New Year's Regeneration! Join us in person for a WILD NIGHT OF LIVE PRO WRESTLING ACTION. The Stars of RCW are looking to leave it all in the ring and kick off 2k26 with a bang.
Hillhurst Flea & Antique Markets (Dec 18) Every Sunday at the HSCA Flea Market, you’ll find more than just vintage treasures—you might meet the minds behind the stories.
Foodies + New Friends: Calgary (Dec 18) Turn strangers into friends in your city. It’s that simple! Connect over dinner with other adventurous individuals.
Laugh Loft Stand Up Comedy (Dec 18) Laugh Loft is Calgary’s curated Sunday night stand-up comedy show! Featuring professional comedy acts with TV-quality stand-up comedy material and an enforced code of conduct against hate-speech, this femme-centred and femme-curated show is edgy yet affirming, shocking but not scarring.
Calgary Flames vs. New Jersey Devils (Dec 19)
Queer Arts & Crafts at Bells Cafe (Dec 19) Join Queer Calgary for a fun evening of all ages arts and crafts! This event is perfect for newcomers looking to connect with the community over their favourite crafts!
Pop-Up Free Meditation (Dec 20) Take 30 minutes out of your day to join us for two meditations. By connecting to our heart and intentionally cultivating inner peace, we can access the best of ourselves and learn to live from this place. While the meditations we offer are Buddhist, they generally appeal to anyone wanting to cultivate a deeper state of peace and authentic happiness.
Taco & Trivia Tuesdays at The Winkin Owl Pub (Jan 20) Looking for a fun way to break up the workweek? Look no further than our Tuesday night event at The Winkin Owl! Every Tuesday at 7 pm, we host a Trivia, Tacos, and Tequila night that is sure to satisfy your cravings for both brain teasers and delicious food and drinks.
Levi McCachen - Tuesday Takeover (Jan 20) Join Levi McCachen on Tuesdays in January as he takes over the Laugh Shop! Every Tuesday is proudly presented by our good friends at Bronc Beer, featuring Great Buckin' Beer specials!!!
Calgary Cribbage at Eight Eight Brewing (Jan 21) Ready for some fun? Join us in person at Eight Eight Brewing for a casual night of cribbage and good vibes. Whether you're a pro or just learning, it's the perfect chance to meet new people and enjoy great brews. Don't miss out on this chill evening filled with cards, laughs, and craft beer!
Community Yoga (Jan 21) You need a BREAK! Give yourself the gift of stillness. Beginning with gentle movement and postures to tap into our bodies, accompanied by breathwork techniques to fully let go and finally ease into a guided meditation along with a mini soundbath!
Restorative Yin & Sound Bath — Intention-Based Healing Class (Jan 21) Not your average yoga class. Restorative Yin Yoga & Sound Bath for deep stress release and full-body relaxation.
Ratboy Comedy (Jan 21) A COMEDY SHOW 4 BASEMENT PEOPLE: skulk around in a dive bar & watch a surprise line-up of local comics, first-timers, and professionals!