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10 things to do in Calgary this weekend

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A stock photo of people with glasses of wine. (Unsplash/Kelsey Chance)
A stock photo of people with glasses of wine. (Unsplash/Kelsey Chance)

There are plenty of local events and activities you can check out in Calgary this weekend.

Here’s a look at just 10 things happening around the city:

Grape Escape

  • What: Head to the BMO Centre for Grape Escape, Calgary’s largest premium wine, spirits and beer-tasting event.
  • When: Friday, March 21 at 6 p.m. and Saturday, March 22 at 5 p.m.
  • Where: BMO Centre, 1912 Flores Laude Parade S.E.

PGA of Alberta Golf Show

  • What: Whether you’re a seasoned golfer or just starting out, there’s something for everyone at the PGA of Alberta Golf Show.
  • When: Saturday, March 22 and Sunday, March 23 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Where: BMO Centre (Hall D), 1912 Flores Laude Parade S.E.

YYC Food & Drink Experience

  • What: Calgary’s premier culinary festival returns! The YYC Food & Drink Experience sees venues throughout the city offer up special three or five-course meals for a nominal fee.
  • When: Until March 30, 2025.
  • Where: Various restaurants across Calgary.

Wranglers vs Firebirds

  • What: The Calgary Wranglers host the Coachella Valley Firebirds twice this weekend.
  • When: Friday, March 21 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, March 23 at 12 p.m.
  • Where: Scotiabank Saddledome, 555 Saddledome Rise S.E.

Roughnecks vs. Seals

  • What: The Calgary Roughnecks celebrate girls in the game as they take on the San Diego Seals at the Saddledome.
  • When: Saturday, March 22 at 7 p.m.
  • Where: Scotiabank Saddledome, 555 Saddledome Rise S.E.

Hitmen vs. Tigers

  • What: It’s fan appreciation day at the ‘Dome as the Calgary Hitmen host the Medicine Hat Tigers.
  • When: Sunday, March 23 at 5 p.m.
  • Where: Scotiabank Saddledome, 555 Saddledome Rise S.E.

Tina: The Tina Turner Musical

  • What: Broadway Across Canada presents Tina: The Tina Turner Musical.
  • When: Friday, March 21 at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, March 22 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
  • Where: Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, 1415 14 Ave. N.W.

A Killing at La Cucina

  • What: Vertigo Theatre Presents A Killing at La Cucina – a Lucia Dante mystery. The play tells the tale of a food critic who does after dinner at a five-star restaurant.
  • When: Until April 13, 2025.
  • Where: Vertigo Theatre, 115 9 Ave. S.E.

Too Many Cooks

  • What: Stage West Calgary presents Too Many Cooks, a comedy set in Niagara Falls in 1932, when rum running was at its peak.
  • When: Until April 13, 2025.
  • Where: Stage West Theatre Restaurant, 727 42 Ave. S.E.

The Big Bang Parody: A Musical

  • What: Jubilations Dinner Theatre Calgary presents The Big Bang Parody: A Musical. Join Sheldon and the gang as they navigate the ups and downs of life, love and the pursuit of cosmic understanding.
  • When: Until March 22, 2025.
  • Where: Jubilations Dinner Theatre, 1002 37 St. S.W.