8 things to do this week in Calgary (January 27-31)
Howdy, folks. Another weekend is over, and it was far too short if you ask us! Fortunately, we’ve got tons of fun and exciting things happening this week in our city. Cure those Monday blues with a hockey game or two, a show, or a vent sesh with a friend in support of a cause. Here are 8 things to do this week in Calgary.
CALGARY FLAMES VS ST. LOUIS BLUES
Catch on our boys in the Saddledome this Tuesday. Grab a dome beer and a pocket dog, and cheer the Flames to victory against the St. Louis Blues!
When: Tuesday, January 28th
Where: 555 Saddledome Rise SE, Calgary
Time: 7 pm
Cost: $36+
CHINESE NEW YEAR FOOD PAIRING
Ride your taste buds across Asia during this incredible culinary tour. The chefs at Mr. Chen’s Asian Brasserie have prepared an innovative multi-course dinner inspired by Asian flavours. This is a heck of a lot cheaper than buying a plane ticket.
When: Wednesday, January 29th
Where: Mr. Chen’s Asian Brasserie – 2004 4 Street SW, Calgary
Time: 6:30 pm – 9 pm
Cost: $89.50
BELL LET’S TALK DAY
This Wednesday, text, call, tweet or post to social media using Bell’s Facebook frame or Snapchat filter. 5 cents from every conversation started Canada-wide will go towards mental health initiatives like research, support programs, and education.
When: Wednesday, January 29th
Where: Everywhere
Time: All day
Cost: Free
8TH ANNUAL CROWCHILD CLASSIC
Whether you’re a current student or an alum, you’ve gotta come out and support your school! The Crowchild Classic is back again for its 8th year, as the Dinos once again take on the Mount Royal Cougars. Cheer loud and indulge in a ‘dome beer or two!
When: Thursday, January 30th
Where: 555 Saddledome Rise SE, Calgary
Time: 4 pm
Cost: $5
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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 +
YYC HOT CHOCOLATE FEST LAUNCH EVENT
We hope your whipped cream is locked and loaded because Calgary’s sweetest festival is just around the corner. February 1st marks the first day of YYC Hot Chocolate Fest 2020! Celebrate the launch this Friday at Southcentre Mall.
When: Friday, January 31st
Where: 100 Anderson Road SE, Calgary
Time: 4 pm – 7 pm
Cost: $99+
PRINCESS BRIDE SCREENING AT THE MLCA
Netflix? INCONCEIVABLE. We know you’ve seen this movie a million times, but what’s once more? Slip on your PJ’s, bring a sleeping bag and make yourself comfortable in front of the big screen at the Marda Loop Community Association.
When: Friday, January 31st
Where: 3130 16 St SW, Calgary
Time: 6:30 pm
Cost: Free
JASPER BEER FESTIVAL
Your mountain adventure starts at the bottom of a glass! This unique festival is one part beer/spirit festival, one part intriguing story-time seminars, and one part wilderness adventure. Sample tantalizing craft beers and spirits with succulent foods prepared by the Jasper Park Lodge chefs all weekend long.
When: Starts Friday, January 31st
Where: Jasper Park Lodge – 1 Old Lodge Road, Jasper
Time: 6 pm – 10 pm
Cost: $99+
Not too bad, hey? Now get out there and enjoy all the fun things to do this week in Calgary. It’ll be Saturday again before you know it!
