Things To Do in CALGARY THIS WEEK March 20 -26

Introducing Our First Product!

50 Scratch-Off Cards Featuring Must-Do Adventures in Alberta!

Scratch-Off Your Next Canadian Adventure!

Uncover 50 unique adventures with our scratch-off Canadian bucket list cards. Choose the area you want to explore, review the helpful adventure icons for travel info, scratch off, and explore!

The Alberta Bucket List deck is now in stock and we’ll be launching many other destinations over the coming months, including Ontario, British Columbia, Nova Scotia, Calgary, Vancouver, and more!

Each box contains 50 unique scratch-off cards with adventures for every season, iconic experiences, and hidden gems. They make a great gift and are family-friendly!

Plus, we’ve created a special discount just for Weekly Goose subscribers. Use discount code “abgoose” to get 15% off, valid until March 31st.

Click here to learn more!

Things to Do This Week

• Animovies At The Globe Cinema (March 19) These intriguing shorts from around the world tackle complex and challenging subjects, offering deep, thought-provoking narratives. Each film in this collection provides a sophisticated exploration of themes such as identity, morality, and the human condition, using the medium of animated objects to present stories that resonate on a profound level. 

• Live Music at Banquet Bar (March 19) Brett Cassidy Presented by Blue Willow Entertainment.

• The Buena Vista Orchestra (March 19) Jesús Aguaje Ramos & Buena Vista Orchestra at Bella Concert Hall - Mount Royal University. 

• Spring Wine & Cheese At Willow Park Wine and Spirits (March 19) We’ve partnered with Springbank Cheese Co. to offer you a delightful introduction to this classic pairing. Set aside your winter coats and join us for an evening of informative, fun, and perfectly curated Spring pairings, all accompanied by a fresh baguette. 

• Tina: The Tina Turner Musical - Broadway Across Canada (March 18 - 23) An uplifting comeback story like no other, TINA –The Tina Turner Musical is the inspiring journey of a woman who broke barriers and became the Queen of Rock n’ Roll. Set to the pulse-pounding soundtrack of her most beloved hits, this electrifying sensation will send you soaring to the rafters. One of the world’s best-selling artists of all time, Tina Turner won 12 Grammy Awards and her live shows were seen by millions, with more concert tickets sold than any other solo performer in music history. 

• Heart - Royal Flush Tour at Saddledome (March 20) Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees. 

• Pride in Back to Business (March 20) Join us at Pineapple Hall, downtown’s exciting new food hall in Stephen Avenue Place, for an evening of connection, conversation, and community.

• Ginspiration At Willow Park Wine and Spirits (March 20) Gin is the quintessential spring spirit, bursting with citrus notes and botanical inspiration.  Whether enjoyed as a cocktail, on its own, or mixed with soda, its refreshing flavours complement sunshine, green grass, and patio vibes.

• Free - Femme DJ Workshop with Joanna Magik (March 20)  Learn to DJ with Joanna Magik!  A femme-focused workshop with Controller Club & Change The Beat. All levels are welcome! 

• Hot Dogs & Hot Takes on History: Museums Need to Change (March 20) Many museums are starting to “decolonize” themselves, but this is not an easy task. In this edition of Hot Dogs & Hot Takes, museum experts Alexandra Hatcher and Crystal Willie will discuss what exactly the responsibilities of modern museums are.

• 100 British Proof - An Almost Cask Strength Tasting (March 20) Do you know the difference between 100 British Proof and Cask Strength?

• L’Omelette at Modern Love (March 20) Modern Love Presents L'Omelette "Record Release" with guests 36? Midnight album release feat Vinyl Records & Candy Bar. 

• Grape Escape - Wine Festival (March 21 - 22) You're invited to YYC's largest premium wine, spirits and beer-tasting event! Join us on Mar. 21 + 22, 2025 for an unforgettable good time, crushable beverages and delicious bites - all included with your ticket.

• Jeneba Kanneh-Mason plays Mozart (March 21 - 22) Start your spring with an evening of orchestral classics that’s sure to enchant your ears! Rising star Jeneba Kanneh-Mason captivates in the sunny energy and poignant lyricism of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 23. Rune Bergmann and the Calgary Phil give musical life to Edward Elgar’s affectionate and humorous musical sketches of himself and his closest friends in the composer’s exquisite Enigma Variations. 

• Walk Right Back – The Everly Brothers Story (March 21) The show follows the brothers’ rise to fame from humble country beginnings to superstardom, through their decade-long feud to their glorious reunion which gave them back to each other, and back to the world. 

• Cheese Please: A Peasant & KWM Mix & Match-up (March 21) KWM and Peasant Cheese go head-to-head in an interactive cheese and wine showdown. 

• TuneGo Music Bingo at Top's PizzamSouth (March 21) Get ready for the most fun Friday night in town!  Grab a friend or a table full of friends and come join DJ Armin Hammer for an unforgettable night of music meets bingo...ish!  

• Blooming Cocktails: Mixology for Spring (March 21) With floral notes and citrus bursts, we’re embracing the change of season with light, invigorating cocktails! Discover a world of inspiration with the Trusted Experts as they share the basics behind building a perfect Spring cocktail.

• Rob Skeet Presents: Elton John (March 21) Rob Skeet is a live entertainer with over 30 years of experience in the entertainment industry. Great entertainment for lounges, pubs, weddings, tournaments, and parties. Featuring a wide variety of music styles including Rock, Country, Pop, Sing-along, and some stuff that’s just plain silly!

• Calgary Golf Show (March 22 - 23) Grab a bite and relax at The 19th Hole, featuring food trucks, a bar where alcoholic beverages are available for purchase, TVs streaming live golf, and a view of the GolfIn Simulator Driving Range, where you can also test clubs.

• Killswitch Engage With Special Guests Kublai Khan TX, Fit For A KING & FROZEN SOUL (March 22) Right before the turn of the century, casual jam sessions between a group of friends unassumingly lit the fuse for an insane 25-year ride to follow. Hailing from Western Massachusetts (where the only thing icier than the freeway in winter is the blunt sense of humour shared by the locals), Killswitch Engage. 

• Spring Bloom Market at Whiskey Rose (March 22) Calgary! Spring is upon us and your wardrobe and home should reflect that change in season! Come down to @whiskeyroseyyc on March 22nd from 12-6 to shop with some of the best local vendors in town! We’re talking vintage clothing, jewelry makers, artists, sculptors, and so much more!

• The After Hours Club — Longstoryshort (March 22) The After Hours Club returns for another exciting venue takeover, this time transforming Back Alley Nightclub into a high-energy space with a festival-grade sound performance and cutting-edge lighting production.

• Women’s History Walk At The Confluence (March 22) Celebrate International Women’s Day with a one-hour outdoor walking tour around the lands of The Confluence! In this tour, you’ll discover some of the hidden histories of women who made an impact on the lands we now call Calgary—from First Nations and Métis women to new settlers on the prairies—and delve into why women have been long overlooked in stories about our history. 

• Batik Egg Decorating Workshop (March 22) Join us at the Queensland Diamond Cove Community Association for a fun-filled session of creating beautiful batik designs on eggs. Learn the traditional art of batik and unleash your creativity in a relaxed and friendly environment. No experience is necessary, all materials will be provided. Come and enjoy a delightful time with fellow art enthusiasts! 

• Stephen Fearing & the Sentimentals with Mia Kelly (March 22) Join us for a night of incredible music at River Park Church! The Sentimentals will be taking the stage alongside Stephen Fearing. Danish Americana/folk music pioneers, The Sentimentals have toured North America and Europe backing Canadian, American, Danish and Swedish artists since 2004 and the Sentimentals will be taking the stage, with the talented Mia Kelly opening the show.

• Real McKenzies & Dreadnoughts w/ Territories and Class Action (March 22) For the first time, Dickens is proud to present one night with both The Real McKenzies AND The Dreadnoughts. 

• Aurora Borealis and Exoplanet Search: Canadian Research Innovators March Space Night (March 22) Our very active star has blasted out solar winds with immense power over the past year. The result is incredible displays of Aurora Borealis filling the skies as far south as Calgary. The University of Calgary Auroral Imaging Group is a world-leading research studying large-scale physics phenomena. Dr. Emma Spanswick will share her research on the interactions between the sun and the earth through these dazzling displays of light, colour and motion. 

• Earth Hour Calgary (March 22) The City of Calgary is joining other governments, organizations and citizens around the world in shutting off the lights for Earth Hour from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

• Film Screening: Solaris at Contemporary Calgary (March 23)  This screening is programmed in conjunction with Rajni Perera and Marigold

• Santos: Efflorescence / The Way We Wake, on view at Contemporary Calgary until April 6, 2025. 

• Spring Festival at CCC (March 23) Get ready to welcome the Spring Festival with our exciting events! From vibrant celebrations to engaging activities, there’s something for everyone in the family. Join us for a season filled with culture, connection, and community spirit! 

• The Barn Artisan Market (March 23) If you'd like to join us, drop us a line! We are always looking for vendors of unique, hand-crafted, made-in-Alberta products! Be sure to tell us a little bit about what you do!  

• Hillhurst Flea & Antique Markets (March 23) The Flea Market has over 100 vendors, featuring crafts, furniture, antiques, books, household items, and more!

• Calgary Wranglers Vs. Coachella Valley Firebirds (March 23) Professional ice hockey game at Scotiabank Saddledome.  

• Trivia Night At The Unicorn on 4th (March 24) There are prizes to be won, and fun to be had! 

• Calgary Prairie Dog Brewing Monday Night Trivia! (March 24) Gather your friends and join us at Prairie Dog Brewing! With free games, great food and drink specials, and a lively atmosphere, it's the perfect way to start your week and have some fun.

• Monday Night Trivia At Canadian Brewhouse University (March 25) Enjoy our fast-paced and entertaining trivia show, featuring a visual round, two Name That Tune Rounds, and three fun general knowledge rounds. Players work as a team to answer the questions, which appear on the screens.

• Queer Arts & Crafts At Bells Cafe (March 24) Join us where we help foster a fun evening of arts and crafts for folks of all ages and is the perfect way to meet new friends and build lasting connections within the Queer Calgary community! This event is perfect for newcomers looking to connect with the community over their favourite crafts! Bring your preferred hobby and socialize in a relaxed and inclusive setting. 

• Calgary Flames Vs. Seattle Kraken (March 25) Professional ice hockey game at Scotiabank Saddledome.  

• Calgary Tower 802 Challenge (March 25) Calling all fitness enthusiasts, the 802 Challenge is back for 2025! We will open our legendary stairwell each Tuesday in March from 4-7 pm. Come for a leisurely climb or test your mettle with multiple laps. Come for the climb, stay for the view. 

• Dinner and a Movie – Footloose - Heritage Park (March 25) Warm up this March with dinner and a movie at Heritage Park! Start your evening with a gourmet three-course meal in the iconic Gasoline Alley Museum, surrounded by vintage vehicles. Then, settle in for a screening of the iconic film Footloose. 

• Joyce on 4th Tuesday Night Trivia! (March 25) Join us for six rounds of trivia and name that tune. From random factoids to classic hits, you'll never know what questions we'll throw your way! 

• Taco & Trivia Tuesdays at The Winkin Owl Pub (March 25) 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.

• Tuesday Night Trivia at the Pig & Whistle (March 25) Join us in January and February for Trivia every Tuesday and GROW YOUR SCORE! In addition to weekly prizes, the top team in those 2 months will receive a $200 Night Out Gift Card! Trivia is Free to play with purchase - bring your team down for league trivia!

• The Prairie Gardeners - Double Book Launch (March 25) Join master gardeners Jane Melrose and Sheryl Normandeau as they turn their sights indoors to houseplants. Whether you have one tiny succulent on your desk at work or a massive collection of tropical plants in your home, caring for houseplants can be a real source of joy—and the occasional moment of wild frustration. 

• Beach Boys Endless Summer Gold Tour (March 25) For more than six decades, The Beach Boys’ music has been an indelible part of American history. Their brilliant harmonies conveyed simple truths through sophisticated, pioneering musical arrangements. The Beach Boys transcended their music and have come to represent Californian culture. 

• Noodle Mania Fest Calgary (March 26) Experience different restaurants and tastes that may include Indo-Chinese chow mein to Japanese udon to Italian Bucatini, Vietnamese rice noodles and more.  Each restaurant will be serving up Tasting Plates and bowls for guests to enjoy and you will have a chance to visit a variety of different types of restaurants throughout the dinner event. 

• Sum 41 Exhibit Opens At NMC (March 26) Now, as the band prepares to take their final bow from performing live, the National Music Centre is honouring their legacy with a new exhibition packed with rare memorabilia, compelling storytelling, and never-before-seen artifacts, including the original VHS cassette, or "Home Made EPK," that helped land them their first record deal.

More

• Theatre Calgary: Blithe Spirit KICKS OFF (March 18 - April 13) Farce and frights collide as Charles Condomine tries to keep his past from ruining his present after inadvertently summoning the spirit of his first wife at a dinner-party-turned-séance. Only he can see or hear her, but that won’t stop her attempts to destroy his new marriage, in this supernatural comedy from one of theatre’s most beloved British wits. 

Discussion