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8 Things To Do In Calgary This Week (October 21-27)

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New week, new plans! It’s back to the grind, Calgary, so what’s on the docket this time around? Something spooky?  Different? Filling? The choice is yours! We’ve got a couple of ideas to get the party started.

Here are 8 of the best things to do this week in Calgary!

DATE NIGHT AT THEATRE CALGARY – ICELAND

It’s getting closer to Halloween, how about starting off spooky week with a date night on the darker side. Theatre Calgary’s Iceland is a grim-comedy about an exchange student, an escort and a businessman, moral navigation, money, and greed.

When: Now through Nov 2nd
Where: Theater Calgary – 220 9 Ave SE, Calgary
Cost: Tickets starting from $20 + Tax

GET LOST IN A C OF RED

Catch on our boys in the Saddledome at two home games this week! Grab a dome beer and a pocket-dog, and cheer the Flames to victory against the Washington Capitals on Tuesday and The Florida Panthers on Thursday.

When: October 22 and 24
Where: 555 Saddledome Rise SE, Calgary

CAFFEINATE AT THE CIBO CAFE’

Hurting for a midday pick-me-up? Cibo’s new 17th avenue café is now open, locked and loaded. Grab a delicious breakfast on the go, or just stop into caffeinate!

Where: 1012 17 Ave SW, Calgary

#CITYSHAPINGYYC CONTEST

Explore the inner city and snap pics of incredible art installations, while also visiting amazing Calgary locations. That’s how easy it is to enter the City of Calgary v. Curiocity #cityshapingyyc contest! Find one of 12 artist-painted buoys installed throughout downtown and share a photo on Instagram using the hashtag #cityshapingyyc. The contest only runs until November 2nd, so get hunting Calgary!

When: October 19 – November 2

CATCH A SPOOKY FLICK AT THE BACK SEAT CINEMA

Netflix, who? The Back Seat Cinema is the most unique way of watching a movie in Calgary. This month’s showing of Shaun of the Dead will have you simultaneously giggling and screaming for the entire run time, tis’ the season! Enjoy specialty drinks, games themed around the movie of the month, and mystery entertainment.

When: October 25
Where: 608 1 St SW, Calgary
Cost: $20

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GRAB A BITE TO EAT AT DIXOS PUBLIC HOUSE

Hungry? Stop into Dixon’s for a cozy maritime experience and their $12 Express Lunch Monday through Friday. Ease up on those pricey lunches and saddle up for your choice of 7 incredible different menu options.

Where: 24 – 15425 Bannister Rd SE, Calgary

HAUNTED CALGARY

Get your adrenaline pumping at this year’s Haunted Calgary. Prepare to be seriously spooked in one (or all three, if you’re brave) of their new haunted houses, Deep Sleep Hotel, Cesspool, and Sanitorium. Sounds hygienic.

When: October 25 – 26
Where: New Horizon Mall – 260300 Writing Creek Cres, Balzac, AB
Cost: $10-$40

GET YOUR VEG ON AT COPPER BRANCH

Stop into Copper Branch on 16th ave to fuel up and feel good with something off of their entirely plant-based menu. Eat-in or grab and go! Copper Branch is perfect for the busybodies who are always in a rush or the free and easy type folk.

Where: Intact Place, 204-321, 6 Ave SW, Calgary

Hopefully, something on this week’s things-to-do list helps you up and on your way! Get out there, Calgary!