8 things to do in Calgary this week (Jan 20 – 24)
Whew! We survived the cold spell that Calgary was under last week, and man, we couldn’t be more amped up to get outside. The clouds are clearing and the sun is expected to make an appearance, so let’s make the most of it! Here are 8 things to do this week in Calgary!
AVENGERS TRIVIA NIGHT AT HUDSONS
Win Marvel-themed prizes for dominating the 6 rounds of trivia based on the Avengers films. This is almost guaranteed to get pretty cutthroat, guys. Good luck!
When: Monday, January 20th
Where: 16061 MacLeod Trail SE # 700, Calgary
Time: 7:30 PM
Cost: $12.99 +
CIRQUE FLIP FABRIQUE: BLIZZARD
A poetic adventure through ice and snow, Blizzard is an enthusiastic display of acrobatics, juggling, aerial hoops, and trampoline trickery set to original music. You won’t want to miss it!
When: Tuesday, January 21st
Where: 225 8 Ave SE, Calgary
Time: 6:30 pm
Cost: $39+
CRAFT FOR THE KOALAS
We think our heart just grew three sizes. Drink beer and help the koalas suffering during the brutal Australian fires. Stitch, knit & crochet animal cozies that they’ll ship over to Australia for the animals as they recover.
When: Wednesday, January 22nd
Where: Revival Brewcade – 1217B 9 Ave SE, Calgary
Time: 3 PM – 10 PM
Cost: Free
ALEXISONFIRE
Break-ups, make-ups and shake-ups. This band has gone through it, but when they finally returned in 2015 fans completely lost their marbles. They’ve only released singles since their big come back, but they’ve been touring almost non-stop since. Start the year off with a shot of nostalgia straight to the eardrums.
When: Thursday, January 23rd
Where: 555 Saddledome Rise SE, Calgary
Time: 7:00 pm
Cost: $64+
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MAMMA MIA
Here we go again! MY MY, how can you resist it? Catch the ABBA inspired musical at Stage West all month long. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, then you’ll go home rewatch the movies 30 times, download every soundtrack, and build a shrine to Cher, who was only in the second movie for like, 10 seconds.
When: All January long (Until Sunday, February 9th)
Where: 727 – 42 Avenue SE, Calgary
Time: See times here
Cost: $75 +
CONTEMPORARY CALGARY 2020 OPENING
Starting this Thursday, January 23rd, aesthetes can expect to see a kick-off of incredible exhibits by Yoko Ono, Omar Ba and UK-based Luke Jerram, among other well-known and local artists.
When: Thursday, January 23rd
Where: 701 11th Street SW, Calgary
Time: Tuesday to Sunday, 11AM – 6PM, Thursdays 11AM – 9PM.
Cost: $10
HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS
The legendary Harlem Globetrotters are bringing their ball handling wizardry to Calgary. Grab the kids or your fellow b-ball fanatics and laugh your way through incredible rim-rattling dunks and trick shots at the Saddledome.
When: Friday, January 24th
Where: 555 Saddledome Rise SE, Calgary
Time: 7:00 pm
Cost: $24
LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATION
It’s the year of the rat! Celebrate this incredibly colourful holiday with breathtaking lantern displays, firecrackers, live entertainment and amazing food at the Chinese Cultural Center.
When: Friday, January 24th- Sunday, January 26th
Where: 197 – 1st Street SW, Calgary
Time: 10:00 am – 6:00pm
Cost: FREE
There you have it Calgary 8 things to do this week! Hopefully by the end of it, the koalas have will have some fresh new protective digs. Ugh, our hearts.
