8 Things to do this weekend in Calgary (Jan 25 – 27)
Well, folks, we made it to the last weekend of January. Now, all we have to do is make it through the next couple of days, and we’re pretty much golden. Keep reading for 8 tips on how to send this month off with a bang!
Big Winter Classic
90+(!!) bands will perform on eight stages at different Calgary venues for Big Winter Classic! Break it down with indoor and outdoor shows from Yonatan Gat, Shannon and the Clams, The Coathangers, The Octopus Project and more.
When: Friday, January 25 @ 5 PM through Sunday, January 27
Where: Various Calgary venues
Cost: Weekend pass $159; Single day pass price varies
Calgary Glow Party 2019
Let’s be real– life would be a lot better if Glow Parties were a regular thing. But since they’re not, you might as well take advantage of this one going down at Knox this weekend.
When: Friday, January 25 @ 10 PM
Where: Knoxville’s Tavern– 840 9 Avenue Southwest
Cost: Limited $10 Tickets Available
Banff Gallery Hop
Like art? What about 8x the art?! Enjoy a self-guided tour by bus of 8 galleries and museums in Banff. Transportation is free and so is admission at most spots, so get onboard and enjoy the Carter-Ryan Gallery, Willock & Sax Gallery, Canada House Gallery, Mountain Galleries, Luxton Home Museum and Walter Phillips Gallery (Whyte Museum and Buffalo Nations Museum will offer discounted admission).
When: Saturday, January 26 from 2PM–6PM
Where: Various museums in Banff
Dierks Bentley, Jon Pardi & Tenille Townes
Most times we wish we were Drunk On A Plane, but since we’re stuck here in Calgs we might as well enjoy the entertainment that comes through. Say hello to Dierks and his pals as they take the stage and sing their lil country hearts out.
When: Saturday, January 26 @ 7 PM
Where: Scotiabank Saddledome– 555 Saddledome Rise SE
Cost: $93+
Lunar New Year Festival 2019
It’s the Year of the Pig, baby, so we’re going ham on this party (sorry). Enjoy a marketplace, host performances, and lantern and firecracker displays!
When: Saturday, January 26 @ 12PM–6PM
Where: Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre– 197 1st Street SW
2019 Ice Magic Festival
The Ice Magic festival is back and better than ever! Head to Lake Louise to enjoy the gorgeous ice sculptures in all their frozen glory.
When: Friday, January 25–Sunday, January 27
Where: 111 Lake Louise Dr, Lake Louise @ varying times
Cost: Free to attend before 10 AM or after 5:30 PM; Online tix available
Alberta Kennel Club Winter Classic
The Alberta Kennel Club’s annual winter classic dog show will warm your heart with its abundance of friendly doggos. There will be tons of competitions including dog sport and dog fancy categories, with almost 700 dogs in competition!
When: Friday, January 25 to Sunday, January 27 from 8AM–5PM
Where: Spruce Meadows Equi-Plex– 18011 Spruce Meadows Tr SW
Cost: $10 adults; $5 youth/senior
Hit this new, delicious food market
It’s a food court! It’s a farmers’ market! No, it’s Avenida Food Hall & Fresh Market! Newly opened on Lake Fraser Drive, this delicious hotspot is something the city has never seen before: an upscale urban food hall incorporating the elements of farmers’ markets that we know and love.
When: Open 11 AM – 8 PM Thursdays – Sundays
Where: 12445 Lake Fraser Drive SE
It’s looking good out there, Calgary, so go out and get after it!
