Another week begins, and what better way to stave off the Sunday-scaries than by making a bunch of fun weekday plans? Fill your afternoons with everything from arts and culture to heart-pounding hockey games. Here are all the best things to do in and around Calgary this week.
Jelly Roll Concert
Feel the music at the Jelly Roll concert, stopping in Calgary this week as part of the Beautifully Broken Tour. Tickets are still available, but going quickly!
When: Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at 7 p.m.
Where: Scotiabank Saddledome, 555 Saddledome Rise SE, Calgary
Cost: $60+
Calgary Flames vs. Vancouver Canucks
Cheer on the Flames as they take on the Vancouver Canucks on Wednesday at the Saddledome. While nothing beats the hype of cheering from the stands, we won’t blame you if you decide to watch from your favourite neighbourhood watering hole instead.
When: Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 7 p.m.
Where: Scotiabank Saddledome, 555 Saddledome Rise SE, Calgary
Cost: $81.50+
Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats
Sing and dance along to the music of Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, coming this week as part of the South of Here Tour.
When: Thursday, March 13, 2025, at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Scotiabank Saddledome, 555 Saddledome Rise SE, Calgary
Cost: $49+
Festival of Animated Objects
The Festival of Animated Objects is back in Calgary! This dreamy puppet festival will have live performances, workshops, and stunning displays to enjoy, with events happening all over the city.
When: Tuesday, March 11 – Sunday, March 30, 2025
Where: Venues across Calgary
Cost: Events vary from free to ticketed
The Wizard of Oz, The Alberta Ballet
Get your sparkly red heels ready, because there’s a magical adventure coming to Calgary this month. Dorothy and her troop of friends will be in town. It’s everything you know and love about the classic story but in a whole new light.
When: Thursday, March 13 – Saturday, March 15, 2025
Where: Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, 1415 14 Ave NW, Calgary
Cost: $95+
St. Patrick’s Day Events
Everyone’s favourite green holiday kicks off this Friday around the city with events, green beer, and parties galore. Check out the full list linked above to see what’s happening on Friday, and which restaurants will have specials all week.
When: Friday, March 14 – Monday, March 17, 2025
Where: Various venues
Cost: Varies from free to ticketed
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. Note that the Penguin Walk will be cancelled if the temperature warms up to 5° C, drops to or below -25° C or if winds are too strong.
When: Now until mid-March, at 10:30 a.m. daily (weather dependent)
Where: Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo, 210 St. George’s Drive NE,
Cost: Included in daily admission
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,
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
Cost: $23.95 – $32.95
Restore & Revive Exhibit
Learn about the historic Lougheed House and its over 130 years of history. This exhibit covers its meticulous restoration while also commemorating the 20th anniversary of Lougheed House as a museum.
When: From now until Sunday, April 13, 2025.
Where: 707 13 Ave SW, Calgary
Cost: $8.50 for adult museum admission
Have a great week Calgary!
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