Things To Do in CALGARY THIS WEEK, Jan 29 - Feb 4

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Things to Do This Week

• Calgary Career Fair (Jan 29) 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, network, and apply to our recruiting exhibitors.

• FuckUp Nights YYC (Jan 29) FuckUp Nights is a speaker series and a networking event where entrepreneurs share the stresses and challenges of their journey, openly embrace failures, and celebrate the valuable lessons learned along the way. 

• Pints N' Purls Free Knitting Club (Jan 29) Every Thursday, knitters gather to create beautiful projects! We run community projects, where items in need will be created and donated to those less fortunate. You are also welcome to come and work on your own personal projects! This is free to attend, we encourage you to come, be social and make new friends, while working on your knitting or crocheting skills!

• Paint Your Pet (Jan 29) A Creative Paw-ty to celebrate your furry friends with Vin Gogh studio! Unleash your inner artist at our "Paint Your Pet" event! Join us for a fun-filled night of creativity, where you’ll get to paint a portrait of your furry friend. No experience? No problem! Our talented instructor from Vin Gogh will guide you step-by-step to create a masterpiece you’ll cherish forever. 

• TapTalks | Winter Survival In The Rockies: Where Resilience And Skills Meet (Jan 29) Knowing what to do in an emergency is important to those of us who enjoy spending time playing in the Alberta wilds year-round. Other than watching episodes of ‘Alone’, how familiar are we with what is needed to survive an unexpected event in the Alberta Rockies? 

• Nerd Nite 60 (Jan 29) At Dickens. 

• Classic Gin Cocktails Workshop (Jan 29) Taste 6 gin styles and mix 3 timeless drinks highlighting citrus & botanicals. Snacks, recipe cards, 20% off, tour, prize. 

• BLUE ROCK JUNCTION (Jan 29) Bluerock Junction is a classic power trio combining 60s rock with funk and classic blues. Danceable, fun, and in the moment, their live shows are feel-good chaos in the best way possible.  Expect a mix of classic covers (from Howlin' Wolf to ZZ Top) and funky originals to keep the vibe fresh! 

• Erika Mae 'Back When It Mattered' Release Show ft. Nika & Take The Sonset (Jan 29) Join us at The Attic for a special release show featuring Erika and full band, celebrating the launch of new music in an intimate live setting. 

• COWBOYS: DINOS vs COUGARS (Jan 29) COWBOYS CALGARY: CROSSTOWN SMACKDOWN. Crowchild Classic AfterParty. 

• Chinook Blast (Jan 30 - Feb 16) ‘Winter Festival’.Get ready for our biggest spectacle to date! We’ve searched near and far to bring you the best and brightest installations to light up your winter. Featuring projection mapping, LED displays, interactive arches, illuminated swings, stunning structures, and so much more. 

• Calgary Motorcycle & PowerSports Show (Jan 30 - Feb 1) Canada’s premier powersports events, The Motorcycle and Powersport Shows are back and set to deliver plenty of excitement, fun, information, and new discoveries for riders of all styles, ages, and experience levels.

• Global Game Jam 2026 - YYC (Jan 30 - Feb 1) The Calgary Game Developers Association is thrilled to be hosting the Calgary GGJ jam site, which will be held at Platform Calgary and will include catered breakfast, lunches, snacks, plus small prizes awarded to the overall winning team.

• Banff TRIBUTE – Craft Food and Drink Celebration (Jan 30 - 31) TRIBUTE – Craft Food and Drink Celebration is where Banff’s winter magic meets culinary creativity. For two days during the SnowDays Festival, Bear Street transforms into a lively outdoor tasting experience celebrating the best of local food, craft spirits, and community. Warm fires, handcrafted flavours, live music and alpine atmosphere all combine for an experience you’ll want to savour sip by sip.

• Vivek Shraya: One Night Only (Jan 30) Part-Time Women + Songs: Saddle up for the annual High Performance Rodeo as the Calgary Phil and One Yellow Rabbit join forces for this one-of-a-kind collaboration with acclaimed artist Vivek Shraya. In this new concert production, Shraya joins the Orchestra to celebrate ten years of being trans with a revisitation of her Polaris Prize-nominated album Part-Time Woman.

• After School Art Café (Jan 30) Join us for a creative, screen-free break after school! Kids can explore DIY art kits or dive into the $10 Art Buffet — paint a rock, design a gratitude journal, or make something totally their own. No art experience needed — it’s all about play, creativity, and connection. 

• Murder at the Park: A Taste of Death (Jan 30) Step into the Roaring ‘20s at the Wainwright Hotel for Murder at the Park: A Taste of Death, a lively murder mystery dinner served with a three-course meal and plenty of sparkling suspense. 

• Calgary Roughnecks v. Saskatchewan Rush - Indigenous Celebration (Jan 30) At Scotiabank Saddledome. 

• Two Lanes (Early) (Jan 30) At Commonwealth Bar & Stage.

• Fish Creek Concerts presents an intimate evening with Judy Collins (Jan 30) If A Complete Unknown sparked your curiosity about that era, this concert brings it home. Judy Collins was there—on the stages, in the rooms, helping shape the music. Expect songs that feel like old friends, stories told with warmth, and a rare listening-room night you’ll carry with you. 

• Somnium (Jan 30) Inspired by a conversation with the audience, this improvised montage goes to places usually only dreams will go. We'll explore the weird and surreal, the mundane and sometimes emotional, and all of it through the haze of a good night's rest. In the end, this show will make you feel like you just woke up. 

• The Cab Co presents: Chandelier Club Burlesque at The Attic Bar & Stage (Jan 30) Join The Cab Co for the only long-form classic burlesque night in the city- monthly at The Attic. 

• RAY CHARLES TRIBUTE (Jan 30 - 31) At Ironwood Stage & Grill. 

• Back to All Events NGHTMRE (Jan 30) One of bass music’s most electrifying acts lands in Calgary for an unforgettable winter evening. NGHTMRE hits The Palace on Friday, January 30th! 

• Calgary Opera Presents: Hansel and Gretel (Jan 31) Experience all-ages eye candy, featuring the handcrafted wonder of Calgary’s Old Trout Puppet Workshop. Let beautiful music and the soaring voices of Cantaré Children’s Choir sweep you into an enchanted realm where imagination comes alive.

• Girls in Jazz Workshop 2026 (Jan 31) Join us for a full-day jazz workshop for women and nonbinary musicians! Work with acclaimed drummer Colleen Clark and clarinetist Virginia MacDonald, the day includes hands-on sessions in improvisation, jazz style, masterclasses, and big band playing with help from members of the Calgary Women's Jazz Collective (CWJC).

• Blackfoot Fireside Stories with Elder Treffrey Deerfoot (Jan 31) From stories about his life to tales from Blackfoot culture, don't miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of the diverse Indigenous cultures that make up Treaty 7.   Grab a cup of coffee, tea or hot chocolate, find a seat and immerse yourself in tales expertly crafted by our speakers.

• EASTERN SLOPE TRIO (Jan 31) with Rob Hollis, Fred Mallette & Kevin Belzner.

• A Show of Stars: Zabava Family Dinner & Dance (Jan 31) Family Zabava - Show, Dinner & Dance. 

• Paint Night - Dive Into the Ultimate Neon Experience (Jan 31) 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. 

• Awakened Rhythms - Medicine Music by Candlelight (Jan 31) Join us for an enchanting evening of soothing medicine music under the glow of candlelight - a unique experience to awaken your senses. 

• The Fretless (Jan 31) The Fretless has expanded the idea of what a string quartet can be, transforming fiddle tunes and folk melodies into intricate, high-energy arrangements. Their ensemble of two fiddles, a viola, and a cello produces a rich, multi-layered, and distinctive percussive sound that redefines contemporary folk music.

• Calgary Jazz Composers Collective, Vol. 11 (Jan 31) The Calgary Jazz Composers Collective is a co-operative ensemble that creates and presents new and original jazz music and arrangements. Musically, "the future is now!" and the music and artists presented in this series represent the current state of contemporary jazz composition in Calgary.

• LifeGame (Jan 31) LifeGame® invites a Guest to the Stage to be interviewed about their life. It is a one-of-a-kind theatrical experience that brings the true stories of real people to life on stage. Unlike artificial intelligence, which relies on data and algorithms, LifeGame thrives on authentic human connection and spontaneous creativity in front of a live audience. 

• Groundhog Day | The GRAND (Jan 31) Directed by Harold Ramis, Groundhog Day has earned its place as one of the most clever and enduring comedies of its time.

• Vicetone (Jan 31 - Feb 1) The legendary Vicetone is making their epic return to The Palace on Saturday, January 31st! FREE before 10:30 pm.

• Velvet Room Presents: Johnny Jover (Jan 31) Johnny Jover (Half of Glass Petals) is making his debut at Velvet Room in Calgary! Calgary, we’re welcoming Johnny Jover — one half of electronic duo Glass Petals — bringing his signature blend of deep grooves, melodic energy, and late-night club pressure to the city. 

• The Offspring at Saddledome (Feb 1) Special Guest: Bad Religion. 

• Puppy Yoga at Rebarkable Retreat | A Joy-Filled Yoga Experience (Feb 1) Gentle yoga paired with playful puppies. All levels welcome. Perfect for friends, dates, or a feel-good solo outing.

• Faux Metal Embossing: Punch-to-Metal Magic (Feb 1) Discover the art of faux metal embossing and create your own beautifully embossed notebook! 

• Wunmi Marketing Presents: Heated Rivalry Trivia Night (Feb 1) Calling all HEATED RIVALRY fans! Test your knowledge on the iconic book turned trending TV series and compete to win it all! Limited spots. 

• Foodies + New Friends: Calgary (Feb 1) Turn strangers into friends in your city. It’s that simple! Connect over dinner with other adventurous individuals. When was the last time you did something completely spontaneous? Our series groups together strangers for a fun night out over dinner. That's right, you sign up, and we book the restaurant. We know life can get busy. Don't do city life alone and build your community with us, all the while supporting local businesses.

• YYC Restorative Yin Yoga & Sound Bath | Stress Relief & Deep Healing (Feb 4) Not your average yoga class. Restorative Yin Yoga & Sound Bath for deep stress release and full-body relaxation.