8 things to do in Calgary this weekend (January 24-26)

Happy pre-kend, Calgary! Two days of sweet work-free bliss is right around the corner. No plans yet? Celebrate New Year’s all over again, root, root for the home team or debut that Drizzy impersonation you’ve been working on since he was rollin’ on Degrassi. There’s a ton to do out there, friends. But in case you needed a little bit of help, here are 8 things to do in Calgary this weekend!

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

POTATO CHIP AND BEER PAIRING

Beer and chips? Sounds like our kind of Friday night. This competitve competition where you’ll be the judge sees Rocky Mountain Wine and Beer afficianados pairing their drink of choice with a variety of chip flavors.

When: Friday, January 24th
Where: 225 58 Ave SE, Calgary
Time: 7 pm – 8:30 pm
Cost: $40

APPLEWOOD WINTER FESTIVAL

If Tim Hortons is participating, you know it’s going to be a good ol’ Canadian time. Hang out in Applewood’s heated tent, take in a few performances by pro skaters, enjoy live music, popcorn, facepainting and a ton more.

When: Saturday, January 25th
Where: 899 Applewood Dr SE, Calgary
Time: 1 pm – 4 pm
Cost: $25

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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: Scotiabank Saddledome – 555 Saddledome Rise SE, Calgary
Time: 7:00 pm
Cost: $24

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 +

ROUGHNECKS EAST COAST PARTY

For the first time ever, Calgary is hosting the Halifax Thunderbirds! To make their maritime challengers feel more at home while destroying them in the Rough House, there will be an East Coast Kitchen Party! It’ll feature special east coast menu items for one night only and a chance to kiss the cod. Yummy.

When: Saturday, January 25th
Where: Scotiabank Saddledome – 555 Saddledome Rise SE, Calgary
Time: 7:30 pm
Cost:$27.05+

DRAKE BRUNCH

Check out this boozy brunch celebrating Canada’s national treasure, Drizzy Drake. Sing your heart out, enter the Aubrey Graham costume contest, and have a bite to eat at this one-of-a-kind event held by The Brunch Club.

When: Saturday, January 25th
Where: TBA
Time: TBA
Cost: $50

CONTEMPORARY CALGARY OPENING WEEKEND

Starting this weekend, 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: All weekend long
Where: 701 11th Street SW, Calgary
Time: Tuesday to Sunday 11am – 6pm, Thursdays 11am – 9pm.
Cost: $10

That about does it. 8 things for you to do in Calgary this weekend! Sounds like a pretty exciting time if you ask us!