8 Things To Do This Week in Calgary (Feb 25 – Mar 1)
It’s the last week of February, so we’re sending things off with a bang. Stay tuned for 8 things you’ve just gotta see and do over the next couple of days, Calgary!
Drink up at YYC Hot Chocolate Fest
The sweetest festival of the year is back! Participating cafés, restaurants and chocolatiers are competing for the title of YYC’s Best Hot Chocolate, Best Spirited Hot Chocolate and special Cup That Runneth Over. Don’t miss the chance to cast your vote!
When: Monday, February 25–Thursday, February 28
Where: Various locations in the city
Cost: Varies by location
Win free burgs for a year by playing Ms. Pac Man
Low on $$? Got a healthy appetite? Good with a joystick? Then it’s time to flex your skills, ’cause Boogie’s Burgers is hosting their 4th annual Ms. Pac Man tournament, where the winner gets free burgers for a year.
When: Qualify all week long
Where: Boogie’s Burgers Renfrew– 908 Edmonton Trail
HP it up at Escape 60
Escape 60 is out here changing the escape room game. With their premium experience “WORLD OF WIZARDRY AND THE HUNT FOR HORCRUXES” and “WORLD OF WIZARDRY AND THE TRIWIZARD TOURNAMENT” Harry Potter themed escape rooms, we definitely know what we’ll be doing all week long.
When: Open throughout the week
Where: 1638 10 Ave SW
Take your hot date to GRETA Team Night
GRETA’s an awesome date spot any night, but if you take your SO on a Tuesday you can enjoy 1/2 price games and $5 draft. Team up with your boo and earn a high score to win wicked prizes (and their heart, of course).
When: Tuesday, February 26
Where: 213 10 Ave SW
Hear fresh tunes at the Calgary Midwinter Bluesfest
Plunge into an icy lake in support of the Special Olympics! Every dollar you raise goes towards more than 3K Special Olympics athletes representing 150 communities across Alberta, so there’s really no reason not to do it (other than hypothermia).
When: Thursday, February 28 @ 7 PM
Where: King Eddy YYC– 438 9 Ave SE
Cost: $20
Nurture that green thumb with DIY Terrariums
There’s no cooler way to adorn your office, bedroom or fav space than with a piece of modern suspended greenery, are we right?! Bring your garden crew and assemble some hanging air plant terrariums while enjoying everything Brewsters has to offer.
When: Wednesday, February 27 @ 7 PM
Where: Brewsters– 834 11 Ave SW
Cost: $60
Be a Juke Box Hero
Look, we’re not huge Foreigner fans, but if you tell us that Juke Box Hero doesn’t get you hyped then you’re a liar. Head to the Grey Eagle on Feb. 27 to get yo’ classic rock on.
When: Wednesday, February 27, 2019 @ 8 PM
Where: Grey Eagle Resort and Casino– 3777 Grey Eagle Dr
Cost: $100+
Explore the Chamber of Secrets
Cars fly, trees fight back, and giant sneaky slippery snakes are on the loose in this classic HP movie! Watch the film you know and love while the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra performs the music live.
When: Thursday, February 28, 2019 @ 7:30 PM
Where: Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium– 1415 14 Avenue Northwest
Cost: $52+
Mess around with the scientific circus
Circus has 20+ unreal exhibits. 20+ exhibits means 20+ opportunities to learn something new, including how to dominate on the High Wire (an extremely useful skill for day-to-day life). You can also become an aerialist and train fleas to jump through hoops, which is pretty ideal if you ask us.
When: Runs throughout the week
Where: Telus Spark– 220 St. George’s Drive NE
Cost: General admission to Telus Spark
Get after it Calgary! We wanna hear all about your end of February adventures, so don’t forget to tag us in your Insta snaps and stories.
