It’s the start of a brand new week and a whole new month! We’re feeling pretty optimistic that spring is on its way, after all, March has a pretty ‘spring-like’ ring to it. If the nice weather has completely gone to your head (like us) then here are a bunch of things to get you out of the house this week. These are the 10 best things to do in and around Calgary.
Pancake Tuesday Fundraiser
Score a yummy breakfast for only $2 a pancake at Sunset Grill, and it’s for a good cause. This annual fundraiser at locations across Canada aims to raise funds for the Canadian Cancer Society. A $2 donation is made to the Canadian Cancer Society for each delicious buttermilk pancake sold.
When: Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Where: Sunset Grill, NW and NE locations
Cost: Pancakes for $2
Trailblazing Women of Country: A Tribute to Patsy, Loretta, and Dolly
Celebrate the legacies of Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn, and Dolly Parton at this boot-stamping-good tribute show. The show features rising country music stars Rissi Palmer and Kristina Train, along with an all-women band. The concert will feature the signature songs and stories that made these women legends.
When: Tuesday, March 4, 2025, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Jack Singer Concert Hall, 225 8 Ave SE
Cost: $49.75+
Jeremie Albino – Our Time In The Sun Tour
Head down to the Palace to see Jeremie Albino live as a part of his Our Time in the Sun tour. The artist’s signature sound of folk and soulful rock-and-roll promise to bring the house down.
When: Tuesday, March 4, 2025, 7:00 p.m.
Where: The Palace Theatre, 219 – 8th Ave SW
Cost: $40
Penguin Walk at the Calgary Zoo
Watch them waddle this way! The annual Calgary Zoo penguin walk has returned, and you can be there as these finely dressed birds strut about the zoo for their morning walk. A royal procession of king penguins leaves their usual habitat for a guided stroll through the ground. It’s a local favourite, so check it out if you haven’t had the chance yet!
When: Now until Mar. 3, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. daily (weather dependent)
Where: Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo, 210 St. George’s Drive NE, Calgary
Cost: Included in daily admission
Spruce Meadows Winter Farewell
Come down to Spruce Meadows for their third show-jumping event of the Winter Series. Cheer on competitors in the Winter Farewell tournament, and don’t worry if it’s a little chilly. The event is held indoors within the Spruce Meadows Equi-Plex.
When: Thursday, March 6 – Sunday, March 9, 2025
Where: Spruce Meadows, Spruce Meadows Way SW
Cost: Free to attend
Theory of a Deadman Unplugged
Don’t miss Theory of a Deadman in Calgary, a band famed for their post-grunge rock sound. This concert will be on Friday at the Southern Jubilee and feature special guest Jeff Martin of The Tea Party.
When: Friday, March 7, 2025, 8:00 p.m.
Where: Southern Jubilee Auditorium, 1415 14 Ave. NW
Cost: $41+
A Double Dose of Murder
Who doesn’t love a good whodunit? Get your tickets to see A Double Dose of Murder at the Pumphouse Theatre and watch as the mystery unravels. Three couples from around the world arrive at an exclusive island resort They’ve never met before. But all have a similar secret. Then there is a death and it’s not just a question of who, but how?
When: Now until March 8, 2025
Where: The Pumphouse Theatre, 2140 Pumphouse Ave SW, Calgary
Cost: $28+
King James – Alberta Theatre Projects
Get your weekly dose of arts and culture with the latest production from the Alberta Theatre Projects. Pulitzer Prize finalist Rajiv Joseph’s clever and fast-paced comedy traces the arcs of two friends whose turbulent relationship is best navigated through their shared love of basketball.
When: Now until March 16, 2025
Where: Martha Cohen Theatre, 215 8 Ave SE, Calgary
Cost: $29+
PHENOMENA: The exhibit
This mind-bending immersive adventure at Telus Spark Science Centre dives headfirst into the weird, the unexplained, and the downright spooky. From UFO encounters to ghostly apparitions, explore the thin line between science fact and science fiction.
When: Now until March 26, 2025
Where: Telus Spark Science Centre, 220 St. George’s Drive NE Calgary
Cost: $23.95 – $32.95
Ice Skating and Biking at Bowness Park
Embrace the winter season at Bowness Park with some icy adventures. Glide across the frozen lagoon or take it up a notch with ice biking if you’re brave enough. While the fun and rush make it a great activity to enjoy with families and friends, the picturesque setting makes it ideal for date night.
When: Now until mid-March, 2025
Where: Bowness Park, 8900 48 Ave NW, Calgary
Cost: Up to $12 per hour
Have a great week Calgary!
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