Playoff soccer, a cult-classic horror musical and a pair of Flames home games headline a busy weekend in Calgary. Diwali lands this weekend too, so there's a festive night out on the list. Layer up, pick a lane and maybe save some energy for a drive north.
The Loop Pick
Sat, Nov 7 · 3:00 PM · ATCO Field at Spruce Meadows
SilveradoCTrain: Somerset-Bridlewood · 12-min walk
Cavalry FC host FC Supra with a playoff semi final on the line at Spruce Meadows. Knockout soccer in the cold is when this crowd is at its loudest.
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Friday
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Fri, Nov 6 · 7:00 PM · The Laugh Shop Calgary
Burns Industrial
Caroline Rhea, Hilda Spellman herself from Sabrina the Teenage Witch, brings stand-up to The Laugh Shop. It's rush seating, so arrive with your whole crew.
Get tickets →Fri, Nov 6 · 7:30 PM · Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
HillhurstCTrain: SAIT/ACAD/Jubilee · 1-min walk
Jack Skellington on the big screen with the score played live in the Jubilee. The perfect bridge between spooky season and the holidays.
Get tickets →Fri, Nov 6 · 9:00 PM · The Palace Theatre
DowntownCTrain: 3rd Street SW · 3-min walk
Gorgon City take over The Palace Theatre for a late night of dance music. Wear shoes you can actually move in.
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Saturday
Sat, Nov 7 · 6:30 PM · North Glenmore Park Community Association
Garrison Green
An after-dark fun run and walk where vision is optional, raising support for the Alberta Sports and Recreation Association for the Blind. Pick your distance and bring the family.
Get tickets →Sat, Nov 7 · 7:30 PM · WinSport Event Centre
Canada Olympic Park
Dean Brody and The Reklaws team up for a big country night at WinSport. Expect plenty of singalongs and a lot of cowboy hats.
Get tickets →Sat, Nov 7 · 7:30 PM · Jack Singer Concert Hall
DowntownCTrain: City Hall · 3-min walk
Karen Kamensek leads the Calgary Phil through Tchaikovsky's heart-rending final symphony, with Pärt's mesmerizing Fratres and Vaughan Williams alongside the Calgary Philharmonic Chorus.
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Sunday
Sun, Nov 8 · 1:00 PM · Martha Cohen Theatre
DowntownCTrain: City Hall · 3-min walk
Alberta Theatre Projects take on Evil Dead: The Musical, which is exactly as gloriously ridiculous as it sounds. A cabin, a curse and show tunes.
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Sun, Nov 8 · 4:00 PM · The GRAND
DowntownCTrain: 1st Street SW · 2-min walk
Cult investigator Mike King digs into how groups like Jonestown, Heaven's Gate and NXIVM pull people in, and how people get out. Gripping and a little chilling.
Get tickets →Sun, Nov 8 · 6:00 PM · Scotiabank Saddledome
BeltlineCTrain: Victoria Park/Stampede · 7-min walk
The Flames welcome the Flyers to the Saddledome. A solid excuse to wear red and yell at the ice with a few thousand friends.
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Around Alberta
Worth the drive: highlights from Edmonton, the mountains and beyond.
Sat, Nov 7 · 5:30 PM · Commonwealth Stadium / Stade du Commonwealth
Edmonton
CFL playoff football at Commonwealth Stadium as the Elks take on the BC Lions. Worth the drive if you love a frosty, high-stakes game.
Get tickets →Sat, Nov 7 · 8:00 PM · Edmonton EXPO Centre
Edmonton
Rahat Fateh Ali Khan at the Edmonton EXPO Centre makes for a powerful night of world music in a big room.
Get tickets →Sun, Nov 8 · 8:00 PM · Red Deer Memorial Centre
Red Deer
Tenille Townes plays the Red Deer Memorial Centre, a cozy setting for a country show and an easy trip up the QEII.
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Dates, times and venues come from official ticket listings and can change. Check with the venue before you head out.