Exposure Billboard
Exposure Billboard showcases the work of 30 international and local artists and photographers on three digital billboards in Calgary as part of Exposure, Alberta's Photography Festival.
Where: Billboards in Calgary
When: February 1-21
Photoville FENCE
The ninth edition of Photoville FENCE comes to Olympic Plaza during Chinook Blast as part of Exposure, Alberta's Photography Festival. This extensive 800 foot long public exhibition highlights more than 90 international visual artists in its only exhibition outside the USA.
Where: Olympic Plaza
When: February 1-28
Kensington Love
Warm up with Kensington Love this February as part of Chinook Blast in Calgary. Street activations, fire pits, pop-up experiences, and the launch of the Kensington Art Walk will be available free of charge to spread the community love.
Where: Kensington
When: February 1-28
YYC Hot Chocolate Fest
Warm up with the 10th Anniversary of YYC Hot Chocolate Fest as local cafes, restaurants, and chocolatiers compete for the title of the best hot chocolate in Calgary. Support local businesses and support Calgary Meals on Wheels.
Where: Various locations
When: February 1-28
Show Your Love Month
It's Show Your Love Month at the Calgary Zoo with reduced admission costs, member perks, and fun ways to send some love to the hippos, meerkats, and gorilla troop.
Where: Calgary Zoo
When: February 1-28
City & Country Virtual Wine Tastings
Hosted by sommelier Matt Dawson, City & Country Virtual Wine Tastings deliver a selection of wine, beer, or cider to your home with a virtual on demand tasting and winery tour.
Where: Online
When: Available now
Skate the Boulevard
Grab your skates and Skate the Boulevard at Deerfoot City for some safe and family friendly fun in Calgary. Experience the synthetic skating rink surface, perfect for first time skaters, along with beautiful streetscapes and outdoor entertainment.
Where: Deerfoot City
When: Open until February 28
Vine Arts Virtual Wine Tastings
Join Vine Arts for a new series of Virtual Wine Tastings this winter. Select your tasting, purchase your tasting pack, and enjoy a guided virtual wine tasting from home with a resident sommelier.
Where: Online
When: February 5, 13, 19, 24
Outdoor Public Skating Rinks
Embrace the winter weather with the best outdoor public skating rinks in Calgary. City of Calgary outdoor skating rinks are free to use and open from around December to February each year.
Where: Various locations
When: Open daily
Dinner and a Movie at Hotel Arts
Escape for a night of gourmet in-room dining with Dinner and a Movie at Hotel Arts. Pair your luxury room with themed dinners, movie snacks, and in-room movie credit for a date night or family staycation in Calgary.
Where: Hotel Arts
When: Available now
Northern Reflections: Inglewood - Augmented Art Tour
Explore the Northern Reflections: Inglewood - Augmented Art Tour this February. Eleven teams of artists, painters, animators and musicians, have taken over windows in Inglewood to celebrate the power of music, art and business. The murals have been paired with music produced by local and international musicians. Download the free Augle App for an augmented reality art tour.
Where: Inglewood
When: February 11-28
Bridgeland Arctic Adventure
Challenge your friends and neighbours (at a distance) to the Bridgeland Arctic Adventure. Choose your own adventure for a fun scavenger hunt experience and check out the Bridgeland Distillery ICE BAR each weekend.
Where: Bridgeland
When: February 12 - March 31
Block Heater
The Calgary Folk Music Festival's 6th annual Block Heater has been re-imagined for a virtual experience with 23 artists and two digital stages you can enjoy from home. Pay-what-you-can for access to the ATB Mainstage or tune into the free Festival Stage on Facebook and YouTube.
Where: Online
When: February 16-20
Scotties Tournament of Hearts
The 2021 Scotties Tournament of Hearts comes to the Calgary Curling Bubble to crown Canadian champions. Watch all the action at home on TSN, broadcast live from the Markin MacPhail Centre in Calgary.
Where: Online
When: February 19-28
Learn everything you need to know about the Curling Bubble in Calgary.
Snowbird Festival
Visit the Lougheed House grounds for the first ever Snowbird Festival, a collection of outdoor pop-up installations and ice sculptures you can enjoy for free. Open daily 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Where: Lougheed House
When: February 20-28
Calgary Midwinter Bluesfest
Celebrate the 15th Anniversary of the Calgary Midwinter Bluesfest with a series of virtual world class concert performances, workshops, and special events.
Where: Online
When: February 22-27
Winter FOCUSED
Catch the morning light and the animals at their finest with Winter FOCUSED at the Calgary Zoo for exclusive access to Eurasia. Photographers of all skills levels are welcome from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. with full day admission included.
Where: Calgary Zoo
When: February 24
Amplify from the National Music Centre
The National Music Centre launches its new, expanded digital platform Amplify you can enjoy from home. Take a virtual tour of Studio Bell and explore the collection with a new online hub for stories of music in Canada.
Where: Online
When: Launches February 24
Pub Quiz Night: Animal Love
Test your knowledge of creature courtship with Pub Quiz Night: Animal Love at the Calgary Zoo, with pub style dinner, drinks, live quiz rounds, and prizes
Where: Safari Lodge, Calgary Zoo
When: February 26