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races , cookie decorating and more . $ 17.00 - $ 25.00 . Calgary Zoo , 1300 Zoo Rd NE , 403-232-9300 . Map 1 , L5 www . calgaryzoo . com
PAW PATROL LIVE ! Mar 3 - 4 Everyone ’ s favourite fictional rescue dogs use their unique skills and teamwork to show that “ no job is too big , no pup is too small ” as they make several heroic rescues in this live show , which uses mascots based on the Paw Patrol characters . $ 22.00 - $ 112.00 . Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium , 1415 - 14 Ave NW . Map 2 , B3 www . ticketmaster . ca
PEPPA PIG LIVE ! Apr 20 Audiences get to see Peppa Pig ’ s big adventures come to life on stage through mascots from the popular kid ’ s show . $ 43.00 - $ 155.00 . Arts Commons , 205 - 8 Ave SE , 403-294-9494 . Map 2 , F6 www . artscommons . ca
MUSIC AIR SUPPLY Apr 12 The Australian soft rock duo known for popular ‘ 80s tune “ All Out of Love ” is coming to Calgary . $ 50.00 - $ 200.00 . Grey Eagle Resort and Casino , 3777 Grey Eagle Dr . Map 1 , J4 www . ticketmaster . ca
CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE : FLEETWOOD MAC RUMOURS Mar 22 In this series , the greatest albums from the ‘ 60s and ‘ 70s are recreated live on stage . Listen to iconic Fleetwood Mac album Rumours in its entirety . $ 45.00 - $ 75.00 . Arts Commons , 205 - 8 Ave SE , 403-294-9494 . Map 2 , F6 www . artscommons . ca
THE DEARS Mar 13 Canadian indie rockers The Dears are known for their orchestral , dark pop songs . $ 14.50 and up . The Gateway , Southern Alberta Institute of Technology , 1301 - 16 Ave NW . Map 1 , G5 www . ticketmaster . ca
DWIGHT YOAKAM Mar 8 This “ Honky Tonk Man ” is bringing his classic country tunes to Calgary . $ 125 and up . Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium , 1415 - 14 Ave NW . Map 1 , L5 www . ticketmaster . ca
ELECTRIC SIX Apr 12 The disco rock band behind super danceable and groovy hits “ Gay Bar ” and “ Danger ! High Voltage !” are bringing their high energy show to The Gateway . The Gateway , Southern Alberta Institute of Technology , 1301 - 16 Ave NW . Map 1 , G5 www . ticketmaster . ca
THE GREAT HUMAN ODYSSEY Apr 27 - 29 This live orchestra brings you a cinematic and live musical exploration of our human origins , based on the awardwinning documentary series . Sit tight in your seats as you are treated to a musical journey from the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra , anthropologist and host Niobe Thompson and composer-conductor Darren Fung . $ 25.00 - $ 35.00 . Arts Commons , 205 - 8 Ave SE , 403-294-9494 . Map 2 , F6 www . artscommons . ca
JOHNNY REID Mar 10 Country music artist Johnny Reid will be singing his tunes at the Grey Eagle Event Centre . $ 80.00 and up . Grey Eagle Resort and Casino , 3777 Grey Eagle Dr . Map 1 , J4 www . ticketmaster . ca
LIGHTS Mar 27 Canadian singer-songwriter Lights , know for her hits “ Drive My Soul ” and “ Up We Go ” is touring in support of her latest album Skin and Earth . $ 28.00 and up . MacEwan Hall , University of Calgary , 2500 University Dr NW . Map 1 , F4 www . ticketfly . com
ROD STEWART Apr 8 “ Da Ya Think I ’ m Sexy ” singer Rod Stewart is bringing his vocals to North America in 2018 on an extensive tour . $ 50.00 - $ 300.00 . Scotiabank Saddledome , 555 Saddledome Rise SE . Map 2 , G8 www . ticketmaster . ca
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SANTANA Mar 10 Hear the legendary sound of Carlos Santana ’ s guitar for yourself . $ 40 and up . Scotiabank Saddledome , 555 Saddledome Rise SE . Map 2 , G8 www . ticketmaster . ca
STEVE MILLER BAND WITH PETER FRAMPTON Apr 20 The rock veterans behind worldwide hit “ Abracadabra ” and many more are touring Western Canada and bringing their blend of psychedelic and classic rock to Calgary . They will be joined by another classic rock icon , Peter Frampton . $ 40.00 - $ 250.00 . Scotiabank Saddledome , 555 Saddledome Rise SE . Map 2 , G8 www . ticketmaster . ca
NIGHTCLUBS AUSSIE RULES This piano bar features two dueling pianos that rock out everything from classic rock to even some hip hop and R & B hits ( using their tremendous talent to make it up on the fly ). 1002 - 37 St SW , 403-249-7933 . aussierulescalgary . com
THE HIFI CLUB Situated in Calgary ’ s Beltline district , The HiFi Club features live alternative music and DJs . 219 - 10 Ave SW , 403-263-5222 . Map 2 , G7 hificlub . ca
MIKEY ’ S JUKE JOINT AND EATERY Down-home tavern with live blues serving typical bar fare with Tex-Mex & Cajun influences . 1901 - 10 Ave SW , 403-245-8833 . Map 2 , G7 mikeysjukejoint . com
RANCHMAN ’ S COOKHOUSE AND DANCEHALL Western bar with a dance floor , stage & mechanical bull , with a pub menu of burgers , ribs & wings . 9615 Macleod Tr SE , 403-253-1100 . Map 2 , G7 ranchmans . com
SPECIAL EVENTS BIG ROCK BREWING COURSE Apr 5 Learn how to make beer from start to finish . In this course , you ’ ll be guided by Big Rock Brewery brewmasters . Mill , mash , boil , cool , pitch , ferment and package your way to handcrafted beer . Eight weeks later , you ’ re invited to return to Heritage Park and pick up a bottle of your very own craft beer creation . $ 95.00 and up . Heritage Park Historical Village , 1900 Heritage Dr SW , 403-268-8500 . Map 1 , J5 www . heritagepark . ca
CALGARY COMIC AND ENTERTAINMENT EXPO Apr 26 - 29 Escape into different worlds at this annual comic and pop culture convention . Meet and greet with famous actors and comic creators , dress up in cosplay , browse memorabilia and more . $ 20.00 - $ 75.00 . Stampede Park , 1410 Olympic Way SE . Map 2 , I7 www . calgaryexpo . com
CALGARY UNDERGROUND FILM FESTIVAL Apr 16 - 22 This film festival showcases groundbreaking and innovative work that defies convention , and that you might not see anywhere else . They screen feature , documentary , animation and other flicks not usually shown in North American cinemas . Map 1 , L5 www . calgaryundergroundfilm . org
FESTIVAL ALBERTA Until Aug 2018 Learn about the rich history of musical festivals in Alberta , from a wide variety of genres , through videos , photographs and memorabilia , in this exhibit . Don ’ t miss the tarpie set-up , which honours the music fans who bring armchairs and a cooler full of snacks to stake out the best spot in front of the stage . Studio Bell - Home of the National Music Centre , 850 - 4 St SE . Map 2 , F8 www . studiobell . ca
THE PRICE IS RIGHT LIVE Apr 14 - 15 “ Come on Down ” and play classic games from everyone ’ s favourite game show . $ 39.00 - $ 49.00 . Grey Eagle Resort and Casino , 3777 Grey Eagle Dr . Map 1 , J4 www . ticketmaster . ca
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC LIVE Apr 22 - 23
Ready to indulge in Canada ' s national pastime ? Get tickets to a Flames or Hitmen game and see hockey the way it ' s meant to be played ( page 34 ).
Photojournalist Cristina Mittermeier shares her stunning photography and powerful stories of people living on the razor ’ s edge between the industrialized world , and the pockets of wilderness still left . $ 32.00 - $ 78.00 . Arts Commons , 205 - 8 Ave SE , 403-294-9494 . Map 2 , F6 www . artscommons . ca
SHOWCASE : 2017 INDUCTEES In this exhibit , the National Music Centre is honouring 2017 inductees into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame . You ’ ll find many treasures from recent inductees , including a songbook from Canadian legend Bruce Cockburn , and a vintage guitar owned by Neil Young . $ 11.00 - $ 18.00 . Studio Bell - Home of the National Music Centre , 850 - 4 St SE . Map 2 , F8 www . studiobell . ca
SPEAKING OF THE PAST : QUARANTINE Apr 26 In this presentation , renowned storyteller and author Trudy Cowan reveals the impact of the flu on a small Southern Alberta community and how a little synagogue on the prairie was turned into an isolation hospital . $ 5.00 - $ 11.00 . Heritage Park Historical Village , 1900 Heritage Dr SW , 403-268-8500 . Map 1 , J5 www . heritagepark . ca
SPORTS AND RECREATION CALGARY FLAMES Calgary ’ s NHL hockey team . Home games : Mar 2 vs New York Rangers ; Mar 11 vs New York Islanders ; Mar 13 vs Edmonton Oilers ; Mar 16 vs San Jose Sharks ; Mar 21 vs Anaheim Ducks ; Mar 29 vs Columbus Blue Jackets ; Mar 31 vs Edmonton Oilers ; Apr 3 vs Arizona Coyotes ; Apr 7 vs Vegas Golden Knights . For tickets , call 1-855-4FLAMES . 555 Saddledome Rise SE , 403-777-4646 . Map 1 , B3 www . ticketmaster . ca
CALGARY HITMEN Calgary ’ s junior hockey team . Home games : Mar 3 vs Regina Pats ; Mar 4 vs Red Deer Rebels ; Mar 14 vs Kootenay Ice ; Mar 18 vs Edmonton Oil Kings . 555 Saddledome Rise SE , 1-866-448-7849 . Map 1 , B3 www . ticketmaster . ca
SOUTHLAND LEISURE CENTRE A multi-purpose facility : try rock climbing , the water park with wave pool and three waterslides , plus a 7,000-sq . -ft . weight room with aerobics studio . Also public skating , racquetball , squash and other court sports . 2000 Southland Dr SW , 403-648-6555 . Map 2 , L5 www . calgary . ca
VILLAGE SQUARE LEISURE CENTRE A five-acre indoor recreation centre with giant wave pool , five waterslides as high as six and a half stories , hot tubs , a dive tank and a kiddies pool . Also a fitness centre , gymnasium and food services . 2623 - 56 St NE , 403-366-3900 . Map 2 , F9 www . calgary . ca
THEATRE THE HUMANS Mar 6 - 31 This critically acclaimed play follows a Thanksgiving dinner with the Blake family in a small New York apartment . Tensions quickly rise throughout dinner and personal secrets are laid bare . $ 35.00 - $ 106.00 . Arts Commons , 205 - 8 Ave SE , 403-294-9494 . Map 2 , F6 www . theatrecalgary . com
GLORY Apr 3 - 21 In 1933 , four friends set out to prove that hockey isn ’ t just a sport for men . But with the Great Depression weighing heavily on Canada and political tensions rising in Europe , can they overcome the odds , and people ’ s expectations , and forge their own path to glory ? Watch this fun and uplifting hockey musical that proves a woman ’ s place is on home ice . $ 26.00 - $ 65.00 . Arts Commons , 205 - 8 Ave SE . Map 1 , L5 www . artscommons . ca
THE SECRET GARDEN Apr 17 The heartwarming children ’ s book is brought to life in this Broadway adaptation . A young orphan girl discovers a hidden garden in her reclusive uncle ’ s estate , and everything changes . $ 45.00 - $ 118.00 . Art Commons , 205 - 8 Ave SE . Map 3 , F8 www . theatrecalgary . com
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