Thanksgiving long weekend is here, which means an extra day to recover from everything below. Calgary is serving a full plate: a Disney sing-along with the Phil, a man-eating plant downtown, Flames hockey, true crime with a gin chaser and a riverside run to earn your pie. Pace yourself; the stuffing can wait.
Sat, Oct 10 · 2:30 PM · Jack Singer Concert Hall
DowntownCTrain: City Hall · 3-min walk
The Calgary Phil plays Mark Mancina's rousing Moana score live to the film on the big screen. Bring the kids, or just your own inner wayfinder, and try not to sing along.
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Friday
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Fri, Oct 9 · 7:00 PM · The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland
East VillageCTrain: Bridgeland · 10-min walk
Gin cocktails and the real stories of prisoners who passed through the Fort Calgary jails, from the city's most notorious crimes and criminals. History has rarely been this fun.
Get tickets →Fri, Oct 9 · 7:30 PM · Festival Hall
Inglewood
Festival Hall turns into one big art party with dance, visual art, music from Touching and Hermitess, and the launch of Laura Hickli's new album. Expect surprises.
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Fri, Oct 9 · 9:00 PM · The Laugh Shop Calgary
Burns Industrial
LA comic Jason Cheny, whose upcoming Hulu special was produced by Kevin Hart, takes over The Laugh Shop. It's rush seating, so roll in early with your whole crew.
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Saturday
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Sat, Oct 10 · 2:00 PM · Pumphouse Theatre
SunaltaCTrain: Sunalta · 13-min walk
Ken Ludwig's farce sends mistaken identities and slamming doors careening through a stuffy private country club. It's closing soon and seats are going fast.
Get tickets →Sat, Oct 10 · 6:00 PM · Calgary Japanese Community Association
Killarney/GlengarryCTrain: Westbrook · 15-min walk
Thanksgiving with a Japanese twist: bone-in teriyaki chicken, takikomi gohan, aonori potatoes and pie at a cozy community dinner hosted by the CJCA.
Get tickets →Sat, Oct 10 · 8:00 PM · Scotiabank Saddledome
BeltlineCTrain: Victoria Park/Stampede · 7-min walk
The Flames take on the Ducks at the Saddledome in a game presented by the Calgary Humane Society. Red jerseys on, voices ready.
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Sat, Oct 10 · 10:00 PM · The GRAND
DowntownCTrain: 1st Street SW · 2-min walk
A second screening of Rocky Horror was added because the first filled up. Do the Time Warp with Frank-N-Furter, Brad and Janet at The GRAND.
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Sunday
Sun, Oct 11 · 10:00 AM · Prince's Island Park
Eau ClaireCTrain: 4th Street SW · 14-min walk
Walk or run a loop around Prince's Island Park in support of Calgary families affected by dementia. Family-friendly distances make it easy to bring everyone along.
Get tickets →Sun, Oct 11 · 2:00 PM · Max Bell Theatre
DowntownCTrain: City Hall · 3-min walk
Theatre Calgary feeds the cult-favourite musical about a florist, a doomed romance and a very hungry plant. A deliciously dark way to wrap the long weekend.
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Around Alberta
Worth the drive: highlights from Edmonton, the mountains and beyond.
Fri, Oct 9 · 7:00 PM · Marchant Crane Centrium
Red Deer
Road trip to cheer on the Hitmen as they visit the Rebels in Red Deer. Junior hockey rivalry is a fine excuse for a highway drive.
Get tickets →Sat, Oct 10 · 11:00 AM · Rogers Place
Edmonton
The Canadian Finals Rodeo brings the country's top cowboys and broncs to Rogers Place. If you've ever wanted to see rodeo at its biggest, this is the trip.
Get tickets →Sat, Oct 10 · 2:00 PM · Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
Edmonton
How To Train Your Dragon 2 with its soaring score played live at the Jubilee. A sweeping night out for families and film-music fans alike.
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Sat, Oct 10 · 9:00 PM · Mason Hall
Banff & CanmoreBanff
Banff Pride heats up the mountains with a night of tease and talent celebrating queer bodies and bold expression. Tickets are nearly gone.
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Dates, times and venues come from official ticket listings and can change. Check with the venue before you head out.