Things to do this weekend in Calgary (Jan 4 – 6)

Well hey there, folks! It’s 2019 and we’re all ready to live our best lives and reveal our best selves. What does that mean? It means this year we’re taking advantage of everything this awesome city has to offer, of course! With that in mind, here are some of the best things to do in Calgary this weekend!

Tool Shed Brewery Tour & Tasting

90 minute backstage guided tour of the brewery to show the brewing process. The tour includes sampling, and afterward, you can enjoy a freshly brewed beer in their taproom and take advantage of 10% off in their retail store.

When: Saturday, January 5
Where: Tool Shed Brewing Company, 801 30 St NE, Unit 9
Time: 12:00 pm
Cost: $15

GRETA Bar: Industry Sundays – Student Takeover

It’s Calgary’s hottest bar for a reason (actually, plenty of reasons), so if you’re a student looking for a wicked way to kick off the second semester then look no further!

When: Sunday, January 6
Where: 213 10 Ave SW
Time: 9:30 PM
Cost: $10-$15

5s17 Takeout Offer

Stay in this weekend and do your wallet a favour by getting takeout from 5s17. They are offering 10% off all takeout orders this weekend. They’ve got the only ramen on 17th Ave and build-your-own poke bowls with ocean wise fish.

When: All weekend long
Where: 5s17 Calgary, 7337 Macleod Trail SW

ICED 2019: Dripping in Diamonds

Glitz, glam, and gorgeous drag-queens all combine for one raucous night of fun at Cowboys Nightclub this Friday.

When: Friday, Jan 4
Where: Scotiabank Saddledome, 555 Saddledome Rise SE
Time: 8 PM – 2 AM
Cost: $19 and up

The 2019 Motorcycle Show

All the new gadgets, tech, gear, and more for any two-wheeled-transport-loving people in town to check out. Meet with a ton of experts, find your next bike and apparel, and have yourself one heck of a time. This is the perfect get-together for riders of all levels.

When: Friday, January 4 to Sunday, January 6
Where: BMO Centre, 1410 Olympic Way SE
Cost: $15 adults, $12 seniors (65+), $11 juniors (ages 6-14), free for children 5 and under

Unboxed at Telus Spark

An event to show you your holiday recyclables in an entirely new way. There will also be a Cardboard Playground where you can let your children experiment with their creativity by creating masterpieces with cardboard, bubble wrap, and tape. Finally, one person’s junk is another’s recycling is another’s work of art. It’s the circle of life.

When: Now until Sunday, January 6
Where: TELUS Spark, 220 St. George’s Drive SE
Time: 10 AM to 5 PM
Cost: General Admission; Adults $26, Seniors $24, Youth $22 (ages 13-17), Children $19 (ages 3-12)

Calgary Book Club: January Meet-Up presented to you by The Ace Class

Start the evening off with a complimentary Barre Express class at 5 pm, and the book club discussion with blankets and snacks will begin at 6 pm. Reading the book is not mandatory, but recommended, however, everyone is welcome to join the discussion. This month’s book was Brene Brown’s “Dare to Lead”.

When: Sunday, January 6
Where: Barre West, 7337 Macleod Trail #420
Time: 5 PM
Cost: $10

The Guild’s Pizza, Pasta & Wine Sunday

½ priced pizza, pasta, and wine all day on Sunday with the purchase of an alcoholic beverage. If saving some cash while treating yourself is something you want to start doing in 2019, then you may as well start right here at The Guild.

When: Sunday, January 6
Where: The Guild, 200 8 Ave SW
Time: 11 AM – 10 PM
Cost: Prices Vary

Enjoy yourselves out there, Calgary!