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Warm up your winter calendar with the 2nd annual Chinook Blast, including live music experiences at Block Heater. Check out the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters and The Merry Widow presented by Calgary Opera. It’s all happening this January in Calgary.
The East Village Hygge Hut is a Scandinavian-style space inspired by the tradition of Hygge, with a firepit, games, ice sculptures, live music, food trucks, and more. Enjoy this cozy gathering place Fridays - Sunday in East Village.
Where: C-Square in East Village
When: Open until March 2022
Take a ride down one of the fastest tube parks in Western Canada with the Tube Park at WinSport. The tube park is located on the main hill with eight lanes and a magic carpet to bring you to the top.
Where: WinSport
When: Open weekends and holidays
Seven weeks of singles events takeover 17th Ave SW with Get Off The Apps And Onto The Ave, including speed dating, singles mixers, drag shows, wine tasting, workshops, and more.
Where: 17th Ave SW
When: January 7 - February 28
Get a front row seat to NHL action with Calgary Flames Home Games this month at the Scotiabank Saddledome, as the Flames take on the Islanders, Senators, Knights, Panthers, Blues, and Canucks.
Where: Scotiabank Saddledome
When: January 11, 13, 15, 18, , 24, 29
Experience the new Rescue exhibition at TELUS Spark Science Centre, featuring rescue operations from air, sea, and land.
Where: TELUS Spark Science Centre
When: January 12 - May 15
The Schipp’s Creek Calgary Dinner Show is perfect for fans of the hit television series with the entertainment and dining experience at Jubilations Dinner Theatre.
Where: Jubilations Dinner Theatre
When: January 15 – March 19
Vertigo Theatre presents Cipher. A body. A secret code. A conspiracy that will change their lives forever. Will you be able to crack the case?
Where: Vertigo Theatre
When: January 15 - February 13
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
Lunchbox Theatre presents Flora & Fawna Have Beaver Feaver (and so does Fleurette!), featuring pre-teen girls played by adult men in drag, for a story of friendship and inclusion.
Where: Lunchbox Theatre
When: January 19 - February 6
Explore brand new Winter Exhibitions at Esker Foundation, including Farah Al Qasimi, Michelle Bui: Naked Excess, and Veronika Pausova. Admission is free.
Where: Esker Foundation
When: Launching January 22, 2022
Jubilations Dinner Theatre presents Schipp$ Creek, an interactive dinner theatre show performing from Wednesday to Sunday each week.
Where: Jubilations Dinners Theatre
When: January 22 - March 19
Alberta Theatre Projects presents Undressed, a hilarious, heartfelt solo show and World Premiere set in a cabaret-style stage in one act.
Where: Cabaret Stage
When: January 26 - February 13
Canadian rockers Altameda take the King Eddy stage for a live performance with their signature unrelenting sound that has made them a popular act across North America and Europe.
Where: King Eddy
When: January 28
Canadian rockers The Glorious Sons take the MacEwan Hall stage for The Unfinished Business Tour with special guess JJ Wilde.
Where: MacEwan Hall
When: January 29
Canadian comedian Jeremy Hotz, one of the most unique stand-up comics working today, comes to the Grey Eagle Resort & Casino for a night of laughs. Hotz gained worldwide attention with appearances at Just For Laughs, The Late Show with David Letterman, and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.
Where: Grey Eagle Resort & Casino
When: January 29
Calgary Opera presents The Merry Widow, a lavish and light escape into Art Nouveau high society, by award-winning Israeli director Omer Ben Seadia.
Where: Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
When: January 29 – February 4
Experience Canada's First Permanent Digital Immersive Experience at Spark with The Digital Immersion Gallery. The first show Every Second debuts in the 6,000 square-foot gallery with a story that unfolds as you follow the pathway.
Where: TELUS Spark Science Centre
When: Open until January 30, 2022
These great events have already taken place.
Start the new year with Christmas Lights at Spruce Meadows. Enjoy thousands of twinkling lights, festive displays, and holiday tunes from the comfort of your vehicle. Admission is complimentary and runs Friday – Sunday from 5:00 to 10:00 p.m.
Where: Spruce Meadows
When: Open until January 2, 2022
It’s your final chance to take part in a Calgary tradition with ZOOLIGHTS at the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo. Over 2 million lights and 200 displays light up the night with fire pits and activity zones in this winter wonderland.
Where: Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo
When: Open until January 2, 2022
Sparkle Sparkle will transform the TELUS Spark Science Centre into a spectacular indoor holiday light experience, with thousands of LED lights and Instagram worthy photo ops.
Where: TELUS Spark Science Centre
When: November 25, 2021 – January 2, 2022
Comedian, television host, and best selling author Chelsea Handler comes to the Jack Singer Concert Hall as part of her Vaccinated and Horny Tour for a sensational stand-up comedy set.
Where: Jack Singer Concert Hall
When: January 7
The world famous Harlem Globetrotters: Spread Game Tour comes to the Scotiabank Saddledome for a basketball event like no other.
Where: Scotiabank Saddledome
When: January 8
Amplified is a free DJD Drive-in Performance you can enjoy from the comfort of your car Blast the soundtrack from your radio and enjoy the show.
Where: Decidedly Jazz Danceworks
When: January 14-23
The Calgary Renovation Show returns this January for the city’s largest renovation exhibition, including over 200 exhibitors and all the best home improvement experts.
Where: BMO Centre
When: January 14-16
Arts Commons presents JUNO and multi-Maple Blues award-winning bluesman Steve Strongman performing at the Engineered Air Theatre.
Where: Engineered Air Theatre
When: January 21-22
The most talked about Elvis show finally comes to Alberta with The Elvis Concert Starring Pete Paquette at Grey Eagle Resort & Casino, with an unforgettable live concert experience featuring music from the 1950s, the 1968 Comeback Special in Leather, and the Vegas years.
Where: Grey Eagle Resort & Casino
When: January 22
