8 Things To Do in Calgary This Week (May 13 – 17)
Another week, another list of things to do in Calgary. It’s finally starting to look like spring around here, so stick around for 8 events that you gotta check out while the sun is out.
DINE UNDER THE STARS 2019
You’ll be able to stargaze and take in the views of Fish Creek Park, all while chowing down on an elegant 4-course meal. There will be wine, champagne, and absolutely no chance of getting wet since the domes are weather protective. If this doesn’t sound like an ideal dinner for you, we don’t know what will.
When: Runs from Wednesday, May 1 – Friday, May 31
Where: Fish Creek Park
Otafest 2019
Nerds unite! Otafest is coming to town with anime screenings, tons of exhibitors, community panels, cosplay contests, voice actors, musical guests, and more! Don’t act like you’re too cool, ’cause you’re definitely not.
When: Begins Friday, May 17 @ 9 AM
Where: Calgary Telus Convention Centre
Twenty One Pilots
Twenty One Pilots have a whole lotta awards under their belts, so you know their concert is bound to be a hell of a time. Join them at the Dome and relate hard to bops like Stressed Out and Heathens.
When: Tuesday, May 14 @ 7 PM
Where: Scotiabank Saddledome
EAST VILLAGE PRESENTS: $10 DATE NIGHT AT STUDIO BELL
Explore five floors of exhibitions, take part in interactive activities, and see memorabilia from four Canadian music halls of fame. Gorgeous Studio Bell’s hardly ever this cheap, so take advantage with your boo!
When: Tuesday, May 14 @ 5 PM – 8 PM
Where: National Music Centre– 850 – 4 Street SE
DRAG Me To DIOR
You ready Calgary?! It’s first our city’s first ever Boutique Fashion Show! Gravity Pope, Leo Boutique, Purr & Bamboo Ballroom are all gonna be there, so check ’em out while you enjoy the DIOR exhibit at the Glenbow Museum! What’s more, iconic drag queens Perla Coddington, Abeiya Miraj and Stephanie Prince will be there too!
When: Wednesday, May 15 @ 6:30 PM
Where: Glenbow Museum– 130 – 9th Avenue SE
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers TM
Let the Calgary Philharmonic Chorus take you away to Middle Earth! ACADEMY AWARD®-winning Composer Howard Shore’s score will be played with the movie, so sit down and send your love to J.R.R. Tolkien.
When: Friday, May 17 @ 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Where: Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium– 1415 14th Avenue NW
Camp Chief Hector MEC Night (10% discount)
Plannin’ some big hikes for summer 2k19? Of course you are. Time to take advantage of those dealz and grab gear for 10% less at MEC! The only catch? You’ve gotta be a Registered Camp Chief Hector YMCA camper family.
When: Friday, May 17 @ 6 PM – 9 PM
Where: MEC– 830 10th Avenue SW
Borealis Festival Pre Party w/ Michael Red + Jake Robertz
Get hype at the Borealis Festival Pre Party with Michael Red, Jake Robertz, MRKRYL, OpenEnd, and Scusi. They’re promising “fire-like bass vibes”, don’t miss it.
When: Thursday, May 16 @ 9:30 PM – 2:30 AM
Where: The Hifi Club– 219 10 Ave SW
Science in the Cinema Presents: World War Z
The Snyder Institute for Chronic Diseases is blessing us with a FREE screening of ‘World War Z’! The movie follows Gerry Lane and his family as a pandemic threatens to consume humanity. More importantly, Brad Pitt is in the film. Check it.
When: Wednesday, May 15 @ 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Where: The Plaza Theatre– 1133 Kensington Road NW
Have a fantastic week Calgary! As always, tag us in any and all adventures, we love seeing your beautiful faces on the ‘gram!
