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:
Year of the Snake
- What: The Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre’s Chinese New Year Festival 2025 is free to attend. Celebrate the Year of Snake with a sensational showcase of our city’s rich cultural heritage.
- When: Saturday, Jan. 25 and Sunday, Jan. 26 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Where: Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre, 197 First St. S.W.
Roughnecks vs. Rock
- What: The Calgary Roughnecks take on the Toronto Rock at the Saddledome.
- When: Friday, Jan. 24 at 7 p.m.
- Where: Scotiabank Saddledome, 555 Saddledome Rise S.E.
Wranglers vs. Gulls
- What: The Calgary Wranglers take on the San Diego Gulls at the Saddledome.
- When: Saturday, Jan. 25 at 1 p.m.
- Where: Scotiabank Saddledome, 555 Saddledome Rise S.E.
Hitmen vs. Rebels
- What: The Calgary Hitmen take on the Red Deer Rebels at the Saddledome.
- When: Sunday, Jan. 26 at 6 p.m.
- Where: Scotiabank Saddledome, 555 Saddledome Rise S.E.
ISU World Cup Speed Skating 2025
- What: Watch some of the most talented and fastest speed skaters from more than 30 countries compete as part of the third ISU World Cup Speed Skating event of the season.
- When: Friday, Jan. 24 to Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025.
- Where: Olympic Oval, 288 Collegiate Blvd. N.W.
Thirsty & Thrifty wine tasting
- What: Did your New Year’s resolution involve cutting costs? Market Wines is hosting Thirsty and Thrifty wine tastings exploring budget-friendly and approachable selections.
- When: Saturday, Jan. 25 at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.
- Where: Market Wines University District, 4109 University Ave. N.W.
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 Feb. 11, 2025.
- Where: Jubilations Dinner Theatre, 1002 37 St. S.W.
Girls Just Wanna Have Fun
- What: Stage West Calgary presents Girls Just Wanna Have Fun, celebrating girl groups from the Andrews Sisters and the Supremes to The Bangles and The Spice Girls.
- When: Until Feb. 2, 2025
- Where: Stage West, 727 42 Ave. S.E.
High Performance Rodeo
- What: One Yellow Rabbit presents High Performance Rodeo, Calgary’s international festival of the arts, including theatre, music, dance, comedy and more.
- When: Until Feb. 2, 2025.
- Where: Various venues throughout Calgary.
DJD – Call and Response
- What: Celebrate the 40th anniversary of Decidedly Jazz Danceworks by taking in Call and Response, featuring live music by the Falling Bullets Jazz Band from New Orleans.
- When: Jan. 16 to 26, 2025.
- Where: DJD Dance Centre, 111 12 Ave. S.E.
