8 Things to Do in Calgary This Week (Sept 30 – Oct 4)
Another week, another seven days to keep busy. It’s officially October which means spooky is the word! So what will it be? What will YOU do this week? We’ve got a couple of wicked events to get you started. Here are 8 things to do this week in Calgary!
RUPAULS DRAG RACE WERK THE WORLD TOUR
YAS hunty! Catch your favourite drag race contestants slay the stage. A bizarre intergalactic storyline, glitter, and latex? You’re only going to find all those things in one place. Detox, Kameron Michaels, Kim Chi, Naomi Smalls, Plastique, Violet Chachki, and Yvie Oddly will be taking over the Jubilee Monday, September 30th.
When: Monday, September 30th
Where: 1415 14 Ave NW, Calgary
Time: 8:00pm
Cost: $98-$234
OLD FASHIONED TUESDAYS AT BETTY LOUS LIBRARY
It’s exactly what it sounds like it is. Celebrate the “gentleman’s drink” with other old-timey things. Jazz, and complimentary O.G. Tapas. This week listen to the soulful stylings of Juno-nominated singer-pianist, Joanna Borromeo covering classics by Alicia Keys, John Legend, Fleetwood Mac & Ella Fitzgerald.
When: Tuesday, October 1st
Where: The Devenish Building, 908 17 Ave SW
Time: 5:00pm
HUMPDAY HOUSE PARTY
For the love of music! Live DJ’s and local talent? It sounds like you’re about to shake off that mid-week stress. Get $5.50 drinks until close,. Oh… and don’t worry about the cover. It’s free entry! Happy humpday!
When: Wednesday, October 2nd
Where: 1217 1 St SW, Calgary
Time: 9:00pm – 2:15 am
Cost: Free
GHOST TOURS AT HERITAGE PARK
Let’s kick this spooky month off right! Grab a lantern and bundle up. Heritage Park after dark tours are a different kind of night out. Behind the old-fashion charm lies a haunting history, spooky stories, and grizzly encounters. Who’re you gonna call?? Maybe Paul Rudd? We hear he’s got experience with busting ghosts around the city.
When: Wednesday, October 2nd
Where: 1900 Heritage Dr SW
Cost: $19.95 – $22.95
FREE THURSDAYS AT THE GLENBOW MUSEUM
You’re cultured, you’re educated – at least you are on your Tinder bio. Suit up, grab a glass of chardonnay and get in touch with your sensitive side as you wander and nod without getting lost within a crowd of fifth-graders on school field trips.
When: Thursday, October 3
Where: 130 – 9 Avenue SE
Time: 7:00pm
Cost: Free!
SAY GOODBYE TO THE PANDAS AT THE ZOO
We’re not crying, you’re crying. It’s almost time to say goodbye to the zoo’s hungriest pals. The adorable cubs, Jia Panpan and Jia Yueyue have called Calgary home since 2018. And have become one of the most popular enclosures at the zoo. We’re going to miss those cuddly guys, But we still have time to take one more peek!
When: Friday, October 4th
Where: 210 St. George’s Drive NE, Calgary
Cost: $19.95 – $29.95
CHEECH AND CHONG O’CANNABIS TOUR
Catch this out of the box duo on their “celebratory” tour. Cheech Marin and Edmonton born Tommy Chong will be bringing their stoner-culture act to Calgary next week. It’ll be an evening you probably won’t forget!
When: Friday, October 4th
Where: Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, 1415 14 Ave Northwest
Cost: Tickets start at $39.50 and can be purchased via Ticketmaster
LOBSTER FEST AT CANADIAN BREWHOUSE
Hungry? Obviously. How could you not be at the mention of lobster? Stuff your face at this red shell celebration. Maybe even win a prize or two? This event is a tasty ocean of opportunity. Tickets are only $34 and include lobster, salad, pasta, garlic toast. Also, a collectors glass of Alexander Keiths IPA!
When: Friday, October 4th
Where: 7 Mahogany Plaza SE, Unit 700
Time: 6:00pm-10:00pm
Cost: $34
Have a great week, Calgary! These things to do should definitely help.
