ZOOLIGHTS.
Everyday from Nov 15, 2024 - Jan 5, 2025 at 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
ZOOLIGHTS is set to be BIGGER, BRIGHTER, and BOLDER than ever. Back for its 28th season, the city’s favorite sparkling spectacle is sure to ignite your festive spirit as the zoo transforms into a magical winter wonderland.
Stage West Theatre Presents: Girls Just Want to Have Fun!.
Everyday from Nov 15, 2024 - Feb 2, 2025 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Step aside, boy bands! The era of the girl groups has arrived! From the stylish swingin’ sounds of the Andrews Sisters in the 1940’s to the pop perfection of the Spice Girls in the 1990’s, female vocal groups have brought harmony, hip shaking, and hit after hit.
| Location: | Stage West Dinner Theatre |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances, Parent's Night Out, Youth Activities |
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| Link: | http://stagewestcalgary.com |
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Locked Library: Force of Nature.
> Friday Nov 22, 2024 at 7:00 pm - 12:00 am
Locked Library returns with an exciting Force of Nature theme. Immerse yourself in the beauty of nature while challenging your mind with engaging puzzles suitable for ages 12 and older. Whether you’re an experienced puzzler or just looking for some fun, this event is perfect for you.
Journey Through the Stars.
Everyday from Nov 22, 2024 - Feb 17, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Delight in a wintertime journey that moves you through four locations in the heart of East Village. Woven into a four-part short story exhibit, this experience invites readers to discover new ways to take in the night sky, embrace the crisp winter air, and find words to express a newfound love for their surroundings. Written by four talented authors inspired by different folklore, history, and imagination, each story unfolds uniquely, shaped by the path you choose.
Calgary Opera Presents: The Witty Squirrel.
Everyday from Nov 29, 2024 - Dec 8, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
The Witty Squirrel is a one-act family opera with a timeless story about facing challenges, embracing talents, and making wise choices. It provides a charming entry point for children into the world of opera at Mamdani Opera Centre.
| Location: | Mamdani Opera Centre |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Music, Theatre & Performances, Parent's Night Out |
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| Link: | http://calgaryopera.com |
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Candy Cane Gala.
> Friday Nov 29, 2024 at 6:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Kick off your holiday season at Candy Cane Gala, a family-friendly, black-tie event in support of the kids and families who rely on care at the Alberta Children’s Hospital.
This incredible evening is filled with activities, entertainment, and inspiration for every generation — from toddlers to grandparents. Explore tons of fun and engaging activations in the renowned KidZone, browse and bid on exceptional silent auction items, graze your way through a variety of mouth-watering food stations and dance the night away with friends and family.
| Location: | BMO Centre - Stampede Park20 Round Up Way SE, Calgary, AB T2G 2W1 |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Holiday Fun, Music, Theatre & Performances, Parent's Night Out |
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| Link: | http://candycanegala.com |
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Alberta Dance Theatre Presents: Gloom Town.
Everyday from Nov 29, 2024 - Nov 30, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Youth from across the City of Calgary gather annually to create alongside professional choreographers. The result is a completely original, family-friendly dance and theatre performance at Decidedly Jazz Danceworks.
Pumphouse Theatre Presents: And Then There Were None.
Everyday from Nov 29, 2024 - Dec 7, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Ten strangers are summoned to a remote island. All that the guests have in common is a wicked past they’re unwilling to reveal and a secret that will seal their fate. For each has been marked for murder. As the weather turns and the group is cut off from the mainland, the bloodbath begins.
Theatre Calgary Presents: A Christmas Carol.
Everyday from Nov 29, 2024 - Dec 29, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
On Christmas Eve, Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by three spirits, who take him on a journey into his past, present, and future to show him the errors of his ways. Dickens’ classic holiday tale comes alive on the Theatre Calgary stage, with stunning sets and costumes and the return of Doug McKeag as Scrooge. See why A Christmas Carol has become a holiday tradition for so many Calgarians.
| Location: | Max Bell Theatre (Arts Commons) |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Music, Theatre & Performances, Parent's Night Out |
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| Link: | http://theatrecalgary.com |
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Calgary Philharmonic Presents: A Choral Christmas.
> Friday Dec 6, 2024 at 7:30 pm - 12:00 am
Two-time Juno nominated Soprano Miriam Khalil joins the Orchestra, the Calgary Philharmonic Chorus, and Cantaré Children’s Choir for a selection of Christmas favorites that will be sure to get your holidays started on the right note.
| Location: | Jack Singer Concert Hall |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Holiday Fun, Music, Theatre & Performances, Parent's Night Out |
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| Link: | http://calgaryphil.com |
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Alberta Ballet Presents: The Nutcracker.
Everyday from Dec 13, 2024 - Dec 24, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
It’s Christmas Eve and Klara has received a magical gift from her eccentric Uncle Drosselmeyer: a handsome nutcracker doll. Little does she know as she falls asleep that her new toy is about to spark her imagination and take her on a dreamy adventure to the Land of Sweets.
| Location: | Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances, Parent's Night Out |
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| Link: | http://albertaballet.com |
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Broadway Across Canada Presents: Beetlejuice.
Everyday from Jan 7, 2025 - Jan 12, 2025 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Based on Tim Burton’s dearly beloved film, this hilarious musical tells the story of Lydia Deetz, a strange and unusual teenager whose whole life changes when she meets a recently deceased couple and a demon with a thing for stripes. Check it out at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium.
| Location: | Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances, Parent's Night Out |
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| Link: | http://calgary.broadway.com |
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High Performance Rodeo.
Everyday from Jan 14, 2025 - Feb 2, 2025 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Calgary’s International Festival of the Arts is where the action is. It’s a chance to watch touring performances from across Canada, acclaimed international shows, and new experimental work from artists in Calgary.
| Location: | Various Locations |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Music, Theatre & Performances, Parent's Night Out |
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| Link: | http://oyr.org/hprodeo |
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Bond + Beyond.
Everyday from Jan 17, 2025 - Jan 18, 2025 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Embark on a thrilling escapade for your ears only with conductor Michelle Di Russo and your Calgary Phil through more than six decades of iconic music from the James Bond films. Powerhouse vocalist Morgan James gives secret-agent swagger to Bond theme songs at Jack Singer Concert Hall.
Footloose The Musical .
Everyday from Jan 17, 2025 - Jan 26, 2025 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Kick off your Sunday shoes with Footloose the Musical, presented by 42nd Street Productions. Join for a high-energy performance featuring live music, dynamic dance routines, and a heartwarming story.
Chinook Blast.
Everyday from Jan 31, 2025 - Feb 17, 2025 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Chinook Blast warms up our city with a celebration of community, culture, and civic pride, where the best of Calgary’s art, music, theatre, sport and recreation will be on display.
| Location: | Various Locations |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances, Parent's Night Out |
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| Link: | http://chinookblast.ca |
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Unplugged: Nirvana Reimagined.
> Friday Jan 31, 2025 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
The musicians of the Calgary Phil and guest vocalists bring their grit to this re-creation of Nirvana’s celebrated live album MTV Unplugged in New York at Jack Singer Concert Hall. Throw yourself back to the ‘90s when grunge music reigned supreme and rock out to the band’s hits.
| Location: | Jack Singer Concert Hall |
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| Category: | Music, Theatre & Performances, Parent's Night Out, Youth Activities |
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| Link: | http://calgaryphil.com |
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