Saturday in Cowtown: Warm, Clear, and Made for Getting Out

Morning, Calgary. You're getting a proper gift today: 12 degrees, clear skies, and a UV index of 1, so the sun is out without much of a bite behind it. Sunset comes at 6:00 PM, which gives you about nine and a half hours of daylight to fill. Plan the outdoor stuff for the afternoon, and bring a layer for when the evening air comes in, since it'll cool off quickly once the sun drops behind the foothills.

If you're heading toward the foothills or out past the city limits, check road conditions before you go. Foothills road conditions and cameras are the thing to keep an eye on today, especially if you're making a weekend trip out of town. Otherwise, the city's roads are yours to enjoy.

The Flames had a rough one last night, losing 5-3 to Anaheim after blowing a 3-1 first-period lead. Ouch. Hockey fans know that kind of game stings, but there's a lot of season left. In better news, four Calgary friends just won a record $90-million Lotto Max jackpot, the largest in Canadian history. Somewhere out there is a group of friends having the best Saturday of their lives, and honestly, we're all a little happy for them. Also worth a mention: students from across the city laid poppies on 4,400 veterans' headstones at Burnsland Cemetery, a quiet and moving tribute worth reading about. And if you've been thinking about the warm chinook season, a U of C study suggests fewer chinooks could mean colder winters ahead, so maybe enjoy today's sunshine a little extra.

For lunch, Rain Dog Bar in Inglewood is a solid pick, pairing rotating menus with one of the best craft beer lists in town. If you're after tacos, the city's 11 best taco spots run from braised beef to birria, so you can't really go wrong there. For something special, Canada's 17 best fine dining restaurants include Jasper's Orso and Regina's Memories, if you're up for a road trip. And if you're out in the south end, Soul Sisters Café is holding its grand opening at Air Ranch Plaza in Okotoks today.

Cavalry FC kicks off at 3:00 PM at ATCO Field at Spruce Meadows, a great afternoon outing if you want to catch some soccer and get out in the fresh air. Tonight, live music kicks off at 6:00 PM with Ethan Miller's Somewhere In Canada Tour at Pawn Shop Live, formerly Union Hall. Surf Hat with Skinny Dyck is at Modern Love at 7:00 PM, Tyler Braden's Days Of Gold Tour lands at The Palace Theatre at 7:00 PM, and SonReal's Here Goes Nothing Tour plays Commonwealth Bar at 7:00 PM. Lots of options, all within a short drive or a quick walk depending on where you live.

Enjoy the sun, Calgary. Wear sunscreen if you're out long, and I'll see you around the city.