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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:
World of Wheels
- What: Go to the BMO Center to take the 56 ined annual World of Wheels, showcasing Canada’s best hot rods, customs, trucks and motorcycles – and featuring an appearance by Flavor Flav.
- When: Friday, April 5 between 3 pm and 9 pm, Saturday, April 6 from 10 am to 9 pm and Sunday, April 7 from 10 am to 6 pm
- Place: BMO Centre, 20 Roundup Way.
- Cost: General admission: $23 (or $21 through Auto Value Auto Parts), Children (six-12): $8 (or $7 through Auto Value Auto Parts) and children under five are free.
Calgary Spring Rock and Gem Show 2024
- What: Visit the Rock N’Gem Show, billed as the largest Gem and mineral show in Calgary. The Calgary Rock N’Gem Show is a CanGems production organized and operated by Silver Cove Ltd.
- When: Thursday, April 4 to Sunday, April 7, 2024.
- Place: Spruce Meadows, 18011 Spruce Meadows Way SW
- Cost: Single ticket: $2, family ticket: $5 and children five and under: free.
Calgary International Salsa Congress
- What: Head to the Calgary International Salsa Congress to be enthralled by a theater-style production featuring some of the world’s best Salsa and Bachata dancers, local professionals and companies from across North America.
- When: April 4 to 7, 2024.
- Place: Hyatt Regency imperial ballroom, 700 Center St. S.
- Cost: Prices vary
Alien
- What: Watching Alien as part of Fort Calgary’s ‘Films at the Fort’ series.
- When: Saturday, April 6 at 6:30pm
- Place: Fort Calgary, 750 Ninth Avenue SE
- Cost: $12
The Iron Giant
- What: Watching The Iron Giant as part of Fort Calgary’s ‘Films at the Fort’ series.
- When: Sunday, April 7 at 2 o’clock
- Place: Fort Calgary, 750 Ninth Avenue SE
- Cost: $12
Pop Kids Mini Concert
- What: The Mini Pop Kids are performing at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium as part of the group’s Good Vibes tour.
- When: Sunday, April 7 at 3 o’clock
- Place: Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
- Cost: Prices vary
Baby Days at Butterfield Acres
- What: Head to Butterfield Acres for the 2024 Barnyard Baby Day Festival, which welcomes adolescent animals such as goats, lambs and chicks to the farm.
- When: Saturday, April 6 and Sunday, April 7, Saturday, April 13 and Sunday, April 14.
- Place: Butterfield Acres, 254077 Rocky Ridge Rd. NW
- Cost: Adults: $17.99, Children (able to walk to 17): $15.99
The Girl on the Train
- What: Watching The Girl on the Train at the Vertigo Theatre. The play is based on the psychological thriller novel by Paula Hawkins, turned into a 2016 film starring Emily Blunt.
- When: March 16 – April 14
- Place: Vertigo Theatre, #161 115 9 Ave. SE
- Cost: Prices vary
Roughnecks vs. Rush
- What: The Calgary Roughnecks take on the Saskatchewan Rush
- When: Friday, April 5 at 7 o’clock
- Place: Scotiabank Saddledome, 555 Saddledome Rise SE
- Cost: Prices vary
Flames vs. Oilers
- What: It’s Alberta’s fight! The Calgary Flames take on the Edmonton Oilers at the Saddledome.
- When: Saturday, April 6 at 8pm
- Place: Scotiabank Saddledome, 555 Saddledome Rise SE
- Cost: Prices vary
