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:
YYC Caesar Fest
- What: Sample caesars from various venders, as well as craft beer and food, at YYC Caesar Fest.
- When: Saturday, May 18 from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday, May 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Where: The Big Four Roadhouse, Stampede Park, 650 25 Avenue S.E.
- Cost: $25.
Heritage Park opens
- What: Heritage Park's Historical Village opens for the season earlier than ever this year.
- When: Friday, May 17 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- Where: Heritage Park, 1900 Heritage Dr. S.W.
- Cost: Youth (three-15): $22.95, general admission (16-64): $34.95 and seniors (65+): $26.95.
Spring Fair at Granary Road
- What: Located just south of Calgary, Granary Road hosts its Spring Fair this weekend.
- When: Saturday, May 18 and Sunday, May 19.
- Where: Granary Road, 226066 112 St. West, in Foothills County.
- Cost: Prices vary.
Highfield Food & Beverage Market Fest
- What: Enjoy beverages from Calgary's 'Barley Belt' or shop a selection of goods from local vendors at the Highfield Food & Beverage Market Fest.
- When: Saturday, May 18 and Sunday, May 19, 2024.
- Where: 38A Ave. S.E., by City & Country Winery.
- Cost: Free entry.
Cavalry vs. York United
- What: Calgary's Cavalry FC takes on the York United FC at ATCO Field on Saturday evening.
- When: Saturday, May 18 at 5 p.m.
- Where: ATCO Field, 18011 Spruce Meadows Way S.W.
- Cost: Prices vary.
Big Book Sale
- What: Calgary Reads hosts its 20th annual Big Book Sale. The event will see more than 175,000 gently-used books of every genre imaginable available for purchase. Most adult books are $4 and most children's books are $2.
- When: Until May 20, 2024.
- Where: Calgary Curling Club, 720 Third Street N.W.
- Cost: A $3 or $5 event fee (for adults) is added to purchase when exiting, depending on the day.
The Lego Batman Movie
- What: Watch The Lego Batman Movie at The Confluence.
- When: Sunday, May 19 at 2 p.m.
- Where: The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland, 750 Ninth Ave. S.E.
- Cost: $12.
Ms. Holmes and Ms. Watson
- What: Vertigo Theatre presents the Canadian premiere of Ms. Holmes and Ms. Watson, a modern take on Sherlock Holmes set in a post-pandemic 2021.
- When: Until June 9, 2024.
- Where: Vertigo Theatre,115 Ninth Ave. S.E.
- Cost: Prices vary.
Beautiful, the Carole King musical
- What: The inspiring true story of Carole King’s journey from teenage songwriter to a Rock & Roll Hall of Famer is told through Stage West's production of Beautiful.
- When: Until June 23, 2024.
- Where: Stage West, 727 42 Ave. S.E.
- Cost: Prices vary.
The Music Man
- What: Storybook Theatre presents Meredith Willson's six-time Tony Award-winning musical comedy The Music Man.
- When: Until June 1, 2024.
- Where: Beddington Theatre Arts Centre, 375 Bermuda Dr. N.W.
- Cost: Prices vary.
