Check out what's happening in downtown Calgary!
An ordinary family. A perfect marriage. A wife with a secret. Henrik Ibsen’s theatrical giant of a play still shocks and exhilarates audiences to this day. Join us for the Canadian premiere of Amy Herzog’s fresh, compact, and devastatingly contemporary adaptation that took Broadway by storm.
Celebrate the enduring songs of Gordon Lightfoot with acclaimed Canadian singer-songwriter Ron Sexsmith.
Four bilingual concerts showcasing 2026 CFMA nominees highlight the creativity, diversity, and cultural significance of the Canadian folk music scene today.
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.
Calgary’s own Glenn Dixon, the internationally bestselling author of Juliet’s Answer, returns to Wordfest with his highly anticipated new novel, The Infinite Sadness of Small Appliances, a charming tale—with timely Orwellian overtones—about a sentient Roomba vacuum that sets out to save the humans in her house. Dixon breathes life into an appliance that typically breathes dust bunnies while teaching us the importance of human connection in a world terrorized by ubiquitous, invasive technology. Sound familiar?
Market Collective returns to Contemporary Calgary this spring from April 10 – 12, 2026, bringing together a curated lineup of local artists, makers, culinary creators, and vintage curators for a weekend full of art workshops, food trucks, community connection, and more. This spring market is the first to put a major emphasis on participatory art experience, with the goal of fostering local artistic talent from an early age.
Neon tracksuits? Check. Leg warmers? Check. Flashiest ski goggles and sweatbands you can dig out of the 80s or 90s closet? Double check. Spark is bringing full-on après-ski party vibes meets retro gym montage. Bonus points for knee-high socks, hilarious headbands, and over-the-top athletic chic. Strut your stuuuufff!
Check out the top prospects of the Calgary Flames at a Calgary Wranglers home game at the Scotiabank Saddledome as the Wranglers take on visitors this month. (April 10, 11)
One night only, never to be seen before or again, a new play as Shakespeare would have intended had he lived for another 400 years. Princes and kings, queens and jesters, grave diggers and long lost twins—join this talented cast who have been speaking in iambic pentameter for at least a fortnight as they discover in the moment if they're in a tragedy or a romance. (April, 3, 10, 17, 24)
Get on your feet and Let's Get Loud as your Calgary Phil performs the greatest hits of Latin pop! Conductor Enrico Lopez-Yañez leads the Orchestra and an ensemble of vocalists and instrumentalists in this high-octane concert celebrating the music of superstars like Enrique Iglesias, Gloria Estefan, Ricky Martin, Jennifer Lopez, and more.
One of Canada's longest-running consumer expos, the National Women's Show brings together hundreds of vendors, speakers, demos, and giveaways across fashion, wellness, food and lifestyle. Free samples and door prizes included.
Daytime breakfast, creative workshops, and evening ticket. Enjoy performances by Audrey Lane Cockett, Skylar Kay, Shone Thistle, Samantha Whelan Kotkas, Sheri-D Wilson, & John Wort-Hannam in the eve.
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