Opening Day at Granary Road
Granary Road opens for a new season with two new ziplines and mini train. The Play & Learn Park, with 37 acres of outdoor exhibits, and Farmers' Market, home to fresh produce, baked goods, and artisan cheeses, are now open daily.
Where: Granary Road
When: April 30
Playwrights Projects 2021
Alberta Theatre Projects presents Playwrights Projects 2021, featuring seven online workshop readings of new Canadian plays from members of the 2021 Playwrights Unit. Tickets are only $10.00 per workshop reading.
Where: Online
When: April 16 – May 28
Poutine with Purpose
Poutine with Purpose and enjoy this popular annual food festival frenzy that started in Calgary and has sold over 35,000 poutines in support of Mealshare since 2013. For every poutine sold a healthy meal goes to youth in need.
Where: Where
When: April 23 – May 1
Calgary Underground Film Festival
The 18th Annual Calgary Underground Film Festival returns for an online presentation of the best in international independent cinema. The full festival lineup will be announced on April 7, 2021.
Where: Online
When: April 23 – May 2
JazzYYC VIRTUAL International Jazz Days Festival
The JazzYYC VIRTUAL International Jazz Days Festival features artists from Calgary and across Canada, presenting concerts each Friday and educational videos each Sunday. Check the JazzYYC website for the full virtual festival lineup.
Where: Online
When: April 30 – May 27
GlobalFest Flavours: Indonesian Cuisine
GlobalFest Flavours celebrates flavours of the world with a 10 episode mini-series about foods, flavours, spices, and recipes. This May, discover Indonesian Cuisine with Indonesian Kitchen as chefs prepare a featured dish online.
Where: Online
When: May 4
Lanny Boy's Ice Cream
Get a scoop with Lanny Boy's Ice Cream, a family friendly, dog friendly pop-up ice creamery on Stephen Avenue. Enjoy a cool treat on the patio this summer.
Where: The Pioneer, Stephen Avenue
When: Opening May 5
Locked Zoo: Fab Forests
Get ready for a new adventure with Locked Zoo: Fab Forests at the Calgary Zoo for a special cross between a scavenger hunt and choose your own adventure designed just for adults with Mexican-themed dinner boxes and beverages available for purchase.
Where: Calgary Zoo
When: May 5-6
Haida Modern Watch Party
Join the THIRD ACTion Film Festival for the Haida Modern Watch Party. Enjoy a free screening of the documentary, followed by a conversation with Charles Wilkinson and Dr. Pamela Roach.
Where: Online
When: May 6
Fanny: The Right to Rock
The Calgary International Film Festival’s Top Docs series continues with Fanny: The Right to Rock, celebrating the untold story of the Filipina American founded California garage band FANNY. Stream this documentary from home May 6-9, 2021.
Where: Online
When: May 6-9
Chef + Winemaker Dinner Series
Reserve your table for a four-course dinner experience and wine pairing with the Chef + Winemaker Dinner Series, presented by Gather Catering and City & Country Urban Winery. Choose from a Vietnamese Inspired Menu (May 7) or a Mediterranean Inspired Menu (May 21).
Where: City & Country Urban Winery
When: May 7, 21
Drive-In Movie Night
Pull up to Canyon Meadows Cinemas for Drive-In Movie Night and a special screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Tickets are available for $35.00 per vehicle with concessions available for pre-order.
Where: Canyon Meadows Cinemas
When: May 8
