Calgary events for the weekend of May 24-26, 2024 Achi-News

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:

Royal Canadian International Circus

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  What: Go to the big top to see the Royal Canadian International Circus. The show features classic circus entertainment, taking visitors on a breathtaking journey filled with a wide variety of thrilling acts.
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  When: May 24 to June 2, 2024.
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  Place: CrossIron Mills, 261055 Crossiron Blvd., Rocky View, Alta.
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  Cost: Prices vary.

Calgary Marathon

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  What: Support friends, family members or even strangers taking part in the 2024 Servus Calgary Marathon – or register to participate. Runners will be able to take part in a festival after the race.
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  When: Sunday, May 26 from 7 am to 1:30 pm
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  Place: The start line is at Stampede Trail SE
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  Cost: Participant prices vary.

Speed ​​Auto Show

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  What: See a wide variety of cars – from classics to modern sports cars, tuners and rare exotics – at the second annual Calgary Auto Velocity Show.
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  When: Saturday, May 25 at 4 pm
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  Place: Platform Calgary, 407 Ninth Ave., SE
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  Cost: $20.

The Festival of Quilts

What: Visit the Heritage Park to admire hundreds of colorful quilts at the 2024 Quilt Festival.

When: Saturday, May 25 and Sunday, May 26.

Place: Heritage Park, 1900 Heritage Dr. SW

Cost: Tickets to the historic village are $22.95 for youth (three to 15), $34.95 for general admission (16-64) and $26.95 for seniors.

Confluence open house

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  What: Enjoy history tours, a petting zoo, native speakers and more at The Confluence open house.
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  When: Saturday, May 25 from 11am to 3pm
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  Place: Confluence Historic Site and Park, 750 Ninth Ave. SE
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  Cost: Free.

Calgary Stampeders take on BC Lions

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  What: The Calgary Stampeders take on the BC Lions in week two.
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  When: Saturday, May 25 at 2 o’clock
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  Place: McMahon Stadium, 1817 Crowchild Tr. NW
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  Cost: Prices vary.

Cavalry vs York United

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  What: Calgary’s Cavalry CPD will take on the Winnipeg Valor at ATCO Field on Saturday night.
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  When: Sunday, May 26 at 3 o’clock
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  Place: ATCO Field, 18011 Spruce Meadows Way SW
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  Cost: Prices vary.

Ms. Holmes and Ms. Watson

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  What: Vertigo Theater presents the Canadian premiere of Ms Holmes and Ms Watson, a modern takeon Sherlock Holmes set in a post-pandemic 2021.
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  When: Until June 9, 2024.
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  Place: Vertigo Theatre, 115 Ninth Ave. SE
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  Cost: Prices vary.

The Music Man

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  What: Storybook Theater presents six-time Tony Award winner Meredith Willson’s musical comedy The Music Man.
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  When: Until June 1, 2024.
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  Place: Beddington Theater Arts Center, 375 Bermuda Dr. NW
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  Cost: Prices vary.

Beautifulthe Carole King musical

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  What: The inspiring true story of Carole King’s journey from teenage songwriter to Rock and Roll Hall of Famer is told through Stage West’s production of Beautiful.
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  When: Until June 23, 2024.
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  Place: Stage West, 727 42 Ave. SE
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  Cost: Prices vary.