Shakespeare Under the Bed
2026-05-19 19:30 - 23:59, 2026-05-20 19:30 - 23:59, 2026-05-21 19:30 - 23:59, 2026-05-22 19:30 - 23:59 (America/Edmonton) | the theatre, 101, 215 14 av sw, Calgary, Ab
he’s baaaaaaack—he’s funny, he’s furious, and he’s taking over. when a geneticist unleashes william shakespeare into the present day, she’s forced to contain a bard who is louder, queerer, and more outraged than ever. as shakespeare commandeers a theatre, falls in love with a drag queen, and attempts to incite an artistic revolt, what begins as a scientific leap-of-faith soon spirals into a coup that threatens a government takedown.
18+. contemporary comedy.

Sew Social
2026-05-21 12:30 - 15:00, 2026-05-28 12:30 - 15:00 (America/Edmonton) | St. Stephen’s Anglican Church, 1121 14 Ave Sw, Calgary, T2R 0P3
Beltline 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. Registration is required,
please contact Community Social Worker Silvia Ross at silvia.ross@calgary.ca /
(403) 540-0160.

May 7, 14, 21, 28
June 4, 11 & 18

Monthly free tutoring!
2026-05-21 15:30 - 18:00, 2026-05-25 15:30 - 18:00, 2026-05-28 15:30 - 18:00 (America/Edmonton) | Esker Foundation, 1011 9 Ave Se, Calgary, T2G 0H7
Need 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.

Stage It Festival
2026-05-21 18:00 - 23:59, 2026-05-22 18:00 - 23:59, 2026-05-23 18:00 - 23:59, 2026-05-24 14:00 - 23:59 (America/Edmonton) | Motel Theatre & Centre Court, Werklund Centre, 2nd floor, 225 8th Avenue South East, Calgary, Alberta
Celebrate the bold voices of tomorrow at our four-day 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.

This vibrant spring festival includes a slate of exciting performances—music, drag, improv, and stand-up—plus an exclusive of Hunt/Peck experience, created by Donna-Michelle St. Bernard, directed by Clare Preuss and featuring Denise Clarke, Jared Tobias Herring, Linnea Swan and Omatta Udalor.

The Time Machinist by Le Cirque de la Nuit
2026-05-22 19:30 - 21:15, 2026-05-23 14:30 - 16:15, 2026-05-23 19:30 - 21:15, 2026-05-24 14:30 - 16:15 (America/Edmonton) | The GRAND, 608 1st St SW, Calgary, Ab, T2P 3B1
Experience 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?

Mahler’s First Symphony
2026-05-22 19:30 - 2026-05-23 23:59, 2026-05-23 19:30 - 23:59 (America/Edmonton) | Jack Singer Concert Hall, 225 8 Ave Se, Calgary, T2G 0K9
Discover Mahler’s mighty First Symphony as the Calgary Phil perform this orchestral epic that takes you from the joys of springtime — through rustic dances to an ironic funeral march — and culminates in victory over worldly despair.

The Calgary Marathon
2026-05-23, 2026-05-24 | Calgary, Calgary
Join the Servus Calgary Marathon , Canada’s longest running marathon. With varying distances, there is something for every type of runner!

Spring Pop-Up Market
2026-05-23 10:00 - 15:00 UTC | Bridgeland Riverside Community Association, 917 Centre Ave NE, Calgary, Alberta, T2E 0C6
Welcome to the Pop-up Spring Market, a vibrant celebration of culture, community & fresh beginnings of spring! This market offers delicious treats, services & entertainment.

Spring Pop-Up Market
2026-05-23 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Edmonton) | Bridgeland Riverside Community Association, 917 Centre Ave Ne, Calgary, T2E 0C6

Marking Memories: The Art of Winter Counts
2026-05-23 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Edmonton) | The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland, 750 9 Avenue Southeast, Calgary, T2G 5E1
Celebrate the storytelling, art and community of the Winter Count, a pictographic calendar depicting remarkable events of each year. Visit The Confluence for a special event exploring these living exhibits alongside the Stoney Nakoda AV Club with a documentary screening and Q&A, live Winter Count painting demonstration, and experience contemporary Winter Counts from Stoney Nakoda and Blackfoot communities.
Tickets include admission to The Confluence Cultural Centre and light refreshments during the event.

Bury Your Gaze
2026-05-23 15:00 - 18:00 (America/Edmonton) | Vertigo Theatre, 115 9 Ave Se, Calgary, T2G 0P5
Leave your lonely 6 feet under, join us for the world premiere of this eerie love(?) story.

Join us for the world premiere of Bury Your Gaze, a moody, theatrical story of love and death, and what comes in between, written by emerging artist Jack Orion.
“Raven left her ex-girlfriend in her sleepy home town years ago and hasn’t seen her since. Or at least that’s what she keeps telling herself. Surely that sing-song voice she hears in the dark is just her imagination. When she finally returns home on an ill-advised mission, she stands face to face with the past and finds that some things refuse to stay buried.”

Locked Zoo: Puzzling Prairies (18+)
2026-05-23 17:00 - 21:00 (America/Edmonton) | Calgary Zoo, Calgary
Solve 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.

High Tea at the Zoo
2026-05-24 10:00 - 13:30 (America/Denver) | Calgary Zoo, 1300 Zoo Rd Ne, Calgary, T2E 7V6
High Tea at the zoo is a full day of spring fun, perfect for all ages. Your ticket includes entry to the zoo with a 1.5 hour High Tea seating that allows you to indulge delicious finger sandwiches, scones, and mouthwatering snacks, complemented by a selection of tasty loose leaf teas. Don’t miss out on this elegant affair in Grazers Restaurant on select Sundays from April 12th to May 31st, 2026.
Make it an occasion to remember and dress in your Sunday best for High Tea at the zoo!

Watercolour in the Garden Workshop
2026-05-24 11:00 - 12:30 (America/Edmonton) | The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland, 750 9 Avenue Southeast, Calgary, T2G 5E1
Grab a brush, soak up the sun, and let your creativity bloom! Join us for a fun, 90 minutes of watercolour painting in the garden. No experience? No problem! Our friendly instructor will guide the group step-by-step through one piece to get you started —and we’ll bring all the supplies you need.
Just show up, soak in the scenery, and splash a little colour on your paper!

History of the Land Walking Tour
2026-05-24 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Edmonton) | The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland, 750 9 Avenue Southeast, Calgary, T2G 5E1
In 1875, the North-West Mounted Police arrived in what is now Calgary, setting in motion a series of events that would forever change the land and its people. This outdoor walking tour takes a reflective and honest look at those changes, acknowledging both the progress and the painful legacies left behind. From the First Nations who have called this land home for millennia, to the Mounties and settlers, we’ll explore the complex and often difficult stories that have shaped Calgary.
Join The Confluence for a reflective tour on how the past and present intertwine, and how the land, its people, and their stories continue to evolve over 150 years later.
Tickets include tour and admission to The Confluence Cultural Centre.

Candlelight: Tribute to ABBA
2026-05-24 20:30 - 21:30 (America/Edmonton) | Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre, 850 4 Street Southeast, Calgary, T2G 1R1
Candlelight 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. (May 24, June 21, July 26)
