OtaFest
Get your nerd out at Otafest, Calgary’s Japanese anime and pop culture festival, featuring anime screenings, an exhibitor hall, community panels, cosplay contests, voice actors, concerts, and more.
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Understanding History Through Art
The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland 750 Ninth Ave. S.E., Calgary, Alberta, CanadaExperience The Confluence’s temporary exhibits while you can in this unique guided tour and art program in our White Box space. Learn about the three art exhibitions currently on exhibit and a short history on artist responses throughout and in response to Canadian history. Following the tour, create your own artist response with a provided canvas, paint, stencils and other materials. May 3 & 16
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Wild After Hours: Penguins (18+)
Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo 1300 Zoo Rd N.E., Calgary, AlbertaStep into the secret world of penguins at this adults-only event that explores the fascinating lives of these unique birds. Begin your evening with an exclusive, after-hours viewing of our Penguin Plunge habitat, then head to Safari Lodge for a delicious four-course meal.
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4th Street Night Market
Central Memorial Park 1221 Second St. S.W., Calgary, CanadaThe 4th Street Night Market is located in the heart of The Beltline for 2026. Visit the lively main street neighborhood of 4th Street for food, fun, local finds, & friends at this family-friendly, free, pet-friendly night market all summer long! (May 16, June 20, July 18, August 22, September 19)
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Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer
Studio Bell - National Music Centre 300 - 851 Fourth St. S.E., Calgary, AlbertaCandlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Calgary. Discover the music of Hans Zimmer under the gentle glow of candlelight.
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Candlelight: Tribute to Queen
Studio Bell - National Music Centre 300 - 851 Fourth St. S.E., Calgary, AlbertaCandlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Calgary. Discover the music of Queen under the gentle glow of candlelight.
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St. Patrick’s Island Nature Series: Birding
St. Patrick's Island 656 Confluence Way S.E., Calgary, Alberta, CanadaLet expert guides from Nature Calgary show you all the bird life on St. Patrick's Island. Join Nature Calgary for a bird walk on St. Patrick's Island to observe the fascinating variety of birds found in their natural habitat. Explore the the inner city birds on this downtown island throughout all the seasons!
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High Tea at the zoo
The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo 210 St. George's Drive NW, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaHigh Tea at the zoo is a full day of spring fun, perfect for all ages. Don’t miss out on this elegant affair in Grazers Restaurant on select Sundays from April 12th to May 31st, 2026.
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Downtown Tutoring Club
Various LocationsNeed help with homework? Our free drop-in tutoring program downtown is for junior high and high school students. RSVP your spot or come in when you can. Our tutors walk around and help with English, math, and science, whether you have one small question or a lot to work on. It’s a relaxed, friendly place to get help, learn more, and feel better about school. Walk ins welcome. Email goodneighbouryyc@gmail.com for more information.
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Classics & Crafts: Clueless (1995)
The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland 750 Ninth Ave. S.E., Calgary, Alberta, CanadaFuel your creativity with movies on the big screen at Classics and Crafts! Bring your current craft project and join us for a nostalgic trip down memory lane with beloved classic films in the Burnswest Theatre.
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Sew Social
St. Stephen’s Anglican Church 1121–14th Ave. S.W., Calgary, Alberta, CanadaBeltline and Downtown residents can gain knowledge, experience and skills in both hand and machine sewing. Meet others in the neighbourhood while creating various projects and having fun learning. No cost, supplies and snacks provided.
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Downtown Tutoring Club
Various LocationsNeed help with homework? Our free drop-in tutoring program downtown is for junior high and high school students. RSVP your spot or come in when you can. Our tutors walk around and help with English, math, and science, whether you have one small question or a lot to work on. It’s a relaxed, friendly place to get help, learn more, and feel better about school. Walk ins welcome. Email goodneighbouryyc@gmail.com for more information.
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Stage It Festival
Motel Theatre 225 8 Ave. S.E., Calgary, Alberta, CanadaCelebrate the bold voices of tomorrow at our 2026 Stage It Festival, featuring dynamic new work from Calgary’s emerging Creator-Producers Kaya Coleman, Kamika Bianca Guerra-Walker, Natalia Cortes and Evelina Groll.
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Stage It Festival
Motel Theatre 225 8 Ave. S.E., Calgary, Alberta, CanadaCelebrate the bold voices of tomorrow at our 2026 Stage It Festival, featuring dynamic new work from Calgary’s emerging Creator-Producers Kaya Coleman, Kamika Bianca Guerra-Walker, Natalia Cortes and Evelina Groll.
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The Time Machinist by Le Cirque de la Nuit
The GRAND 608 First St. S.W., Calgary, Alberta, CanadaExperience the captivating mysteries of time travel, presented by Le Cirque de la Nuit, at The GRAND . The bold and eccentric Time Machinist, Owen Mittagen Vottenberg III, is inviting you on an unforgettable adventure through the ages. Will you accept it?
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Mahler’s First Symphony
Jack Singer Concert Hall 225 Eighth Ave. S.E., Calgary, AlbertaDiscover Mahler's mighty First Symphony as the Calgary Phil, conducted by Earl Lee, perform this orchestral epic that takes you from the joys of springtime
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The Calgary Marathon
Various LocationsJoin the Servus Calgary Marathon , Canada's longest running marathon. With varying distances, there is something for every type of runner!
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The Time Machinist by Le Cirque de la Nuit
The GRAND 608 First St. S.W., Calgary, Alberta, CanadaExperience the captivating mysteries of time travel, presented by Le Cirque de la Nuit, at The GRAND . The bold and eccentric Time Machinist, Owen Mittagen Vottenberg III, is inviting you on an unforgettable adventure through the ages. Will you accept it?
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Locked Zoo: Puzzling Prairies (18+)
Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo 1300 Zoo Rd N.E., Calgary, AlbertaSolve puzzles, crack codes, and unlock the secrets of the prairies before time runs out. You’ll be challenged to use your wits, think creatively, and work with your team to solve an intricate series of puzzles that bring animal conservation to life.
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Stage It Festival
Motel Theatre 225 8 Ave. S.E., Calgary, Alberta, CanadaCelebrate the bold voices of tomorrow at our 2026 Stage It Festival, featuring dynamic new work from Calgary’s emerging Creator-Producers Kaya Coleman, Kamika Bianca Guerra-Walker, Natalia Cortes and Evelina Groll.
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How True is a True Story?: Escape from Alcatraz (1979)
The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland 750 Ninth Ave. S.E., Calgary, Alberta, CanadaMovies “based on a true story” captivate audiences with the intrigue of history and the wonderment of how the film’s events could have transpired in real life. If you’ve ever found yourself wondering, “how much of this actually happened,” join The Confluence to dig into the real events behind classic film and modern blockbusters.
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The Time Machinist by Le Cirque de la Nuit
The GRAND 608 First St. S.W., Calgary, Alberta, CanadaExperience the captivating mysteries of time travel, presented by Le Cirque de la Nuit, at The GRAND . The bold and eccentric Time Machinist, Owen Mittagen Vottenberg III, is inviting you on an unforgettable adventure through the ages. Will you accept it?
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Mahler’s First Symphony
Jack Singer Concert Hall 225 Eighth Ave. S.E., Calgary, AlbertaDiscover Mahler's mighty First Symphony as the Calgary Phil, conducted by Earl Lee, perform this orchestral epic that takes you from the joys of springtime
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High Tea at the zoo
The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo 210 St. George's Drive NW, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaHigh Tea at the zoo is a full day of spring fun, perfect for all ages. Don’t miss out on this elegant affair in Grazers Restaurant on select Sundays from April 12th to May 31st, 2026.
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Stage It Festival
Motel Theatre 225 8 Ave. S.E., Calgary, Alberta, CanadaCelebrate the bold voices of tomorrow at our 2026 Stage It Festival, featuring dynamic new work from Calgary’s emerging Creator-Producers Kaya Coleman, Kamika Bianca Guerra-Walker, Natalia Cortes and Evelina Groll.
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The Time Machinist by Le Cirque de la Nuit
The GRAND 608 First St. S.W., Calgary, Alberta, CanadaExperience the captivating mysteries of time travel, presented by Le Cirque de la Nuit, at The GRAND . The bold and eccentric Time Machinist, Owen Mittagen Vottenberg III, is inviting you on an unforgettable adventure through the ages. Will you accept it?
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Candlelight: Ed Sheeran Meets Coldplay
Studio Bell - National Music Centre 300 - 851 Fourth St. S.E., Calgary, AlbertaCandlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Calgary. Discover the music of Ed Sheeran and Coldplay under the gentle glow of candlelight.
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Candlelight: Tribute to ABBA
Studio Bell - National Music Centre 300 - 851 Fourth St. S.E., Calgary, AlbertaCandlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Calgary. Discover the music of ABBA at Studio Bell under the gentle glow of candlelight.
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Downtown Tutoring Club
Various LocationsNeed help with homework? Our free drop-in tutoring program downtown is for junior high and high school students. RSVP your spot or come in when you can. Our tutors walk around and help with English, math, and science, whether you have one small question or a lot to work on. It’s a relaxed, friendly place to get help, learn more, and feel better about school. Walk ins welcome. Email goodneighbouryyc@gmail.com for more information.
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Sew Social
St. Stephen’s Anglican Church 1121–14th Ave. S.W., Calgary, Alberta, CanadaBeltline and Downtown residents can gain knowledge, experience and skills in both hand and machine sewing. Meet others in the neighbourhood while creating various projects and having fun learning. No cost, supplies and snacks provided.
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Downtown Tutoring Club
Various LocationsNeed help with homework? Our free drop-in tutoring program downtown is for junior high and high school students. RSVP your spot or come in when you can. Our tutors walk around and help with English, math, and science, whether you have one small question or a lot to work on. It’s a relaxed, friendly place to get help, learn more, and feel better about school. Walk ins welcome. Email goodneighbouryyc@gmail.com for more information.
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Pearls & Prosecco Rooftop White Party
Calgary Marriott Downtown Hotel 110 Ninth Ave. S.E., Calgary, Alberta, CanadaCelebrate in style under the Calgary skyline at Safe Haven Foundation’s Pearls & Prosecco Rooftop White Party. Join us above the city for a stylish night of celebration, community and purpose.
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Broadway Hits: Hamilton, Rent + More!
Jack Singer Concert Hall 225 Eighth Ave. S.E., Calgary, AlbertaJuliane Gallant and two marvellous vocal stars team up with the Orchestra to perform memorable tunes from modern musicals, including Hamilton and Rent, plus the great Stephen Sondheim's songs from Sweeney Todd and Company.
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Broadway Hits: Hamilton, Rent + More!
Jack Singer Concert Hall 225 Eighth Ave. S.E., Calgary, AlbertaJuliane Gallant and two marvellous vocal stars team up with the Orchestra to perform memorable tunes from modern musicals, including Hamilton and Rent, plus the great Stephen Sondheim's songs from Sweeney Todd and Company.
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High Tea at the zoo
The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo 210 St. George's Drive NW, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaHigh Tea at the zoo is a full day of spring fun, perfect for all ages. Don’t miss out on this elegant affair in Grazers Restaurant on select Sundays from April 12th to May 31st, 2026.
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Downtown Tutoring Club
Various LocationsNeed help with homework? Our free drop-in tutoring program downtown is for junior high and high school students. RSVP your spot or come in when you can. Our tutors walk around and help with English, math, and science, whether you have one small question or a lot to work on. It’s a relaxed, friendly place to get help, learn more, and feel better about school. Walk ins welcome. Email goodneighbouryyc@gmail.com for more information.
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