8 things to do in Calgary this weekend (March 6-8)
Happy Thursday, Calgary! We’ve been listening to funk at the Curiocity office all week long and are feeling good about the things to do this weekend. Whether we want to check out a concert, have a nice meal, or catch a Flames game we can! Nice.
Here are 8 things to do in Calgary this weekend.
SUGAR SHACK AT CHARBAR
This week, check out Calgary’s Charbar for an incredibly tasty event hosted by celebrated French Canadian chef JC Poirier! Indulge in unique gourmet dishes like his split pea soup in a puff pastry, hunter pie and Foie Gras Maple Caramel Ice Cream, along with Tire Sue la Neige (maple taffy on snow) – yum. It’ll be a night your tastebuds won’t soon forget!
When: Friday, March 6th
Where:618 Confluence Way SE, Calgary
Time: 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Cost: $155+
CALGARY FLAMES VS ARIZONA COYOTES
Catch on our boys in the Saddledome this Friday, March 6th. Grab a dome beer and a pocket dog and cheer the Flames to victory against the Arizona Coyotes!
When: Friday, March 6th
Where: 555 Saddledome Rise SE, Calgary
Time: 7 pm
Cost: $20+
OPEN HOUSE AT NVRLND.
No, not the Lewis Carroll place. This brightly coloured building in Ramsay is now home to a ton of artist studios, a gallery/boutique, and a retail space for local designers and artists to sell their ware. Check it all out during their open house tomorrow!
When: Friday, March 6
Where: 1048 21 Ave SE
Time: 5 pm – 10 pm
Cost: Free!
COWBOYS 4TH ANNUAL ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT WING OFF
The 4th annual Cowboys winga-palooza of sorts will put sauces and technique head to head infront of a panel of judges, celebrities, and you, all in support of KidsSport Canada!
When: Friday, March 6th
Where: 421 12 Ave SE , Calgary
Time: 5:30 pm – 2 am
Cost: $25+
BLACK LABEL SOCIETY
Formed in 1998, this heavy metal group has since released 10 studio albums, two live albums, two compilations albums and three video albums in addition to their EP. They’ve worked with Ozzy Osbourne and Rob Zombie and were featured in the game Guitar Hero World Tour (oh, the mems). They’ll be hitting up Mac Hall on March 7th.
When: Saturday, March 7th
Where: Mac Hall – 2500 University Dr NW, Calgary
Time: 7:30 pm
Cost: $97
2020 WOMEN’S DAY GALA CALGARY
Join emcee Aisling Tomei in welcoming guest speaker Jillian Harris and entrepreneur Jess Tetu. These women will be honouring the political, social and economic achievements of incredible women from around the world, and right here in YYC! In addition, to change your life-style speakers, guests will also enjoy an amazing 3-course plated dinner, a raffle draw, and of course, sips from the cash bar. What’s a celebration without good food and drinks? Not much of one at all, we’d say.
When: Saturday, March 7th
Where: Telus Convention Centre – 120, 9 Ave SE, Calgary
Time: 5 pm – 9:30 pm
Cost: $175 +
YYC FOOD AND DRINK EXPERIENCE
For 17 magical days, 68 restaurants across Calgary will either feature one-of-kind chef collaborations, exchanges, or winemaker’s dinners among other tasty offerings. To see a complete list of participants you can click here! Bon appétit, Calgary!
When: Until Sunday, March 15th
Where: See a list of restaurants here
Time: All day
Cost: $20+
VIVIAN MAIER: IN HER OWN HANDS
This week, check out the Glenbow Museum’s mysterious new exhibit. Vivian Maier: In Her Own Hands features over 100 photographs found at a Chicago auction house by chance, each giving the viewer insight into 30 years of American city life as captured by one of the most enigmatic figures of twentieth century photography.
When: All month long
Where: 220 130 9th Ave SE, Calgary
Time: See times here
Cost: $12+
There you have it, Calgary, 8 exciting things to do this week! It’s going to be a fun one, pals.
