Thursday · May 21, 2026
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Commonwealth Bar
Bobby Bazini
Calgary Folk Music Festival Hall
Mysterious Poppi package arrived at someone's house
Random Poppi package just showed up in someone's mailbox with no name or order info. Wondering if it's a promo or a scam.
Mamma Mia! (Touring)
Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
Jazz combo recruiting sax and trumpet players
A small Calgary jazz combo is looking for saxophone and trumpet players to join them. Mostly play for fun with occasional gigs. Other instruments welcome too.
City Launches Free Sports Program for Downtown Kids
Sport Hub brings barrier-free athletics to Calgary youth aged 5–18 with no registration fees or equipment costs.
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The Palace Theatre - Calgary
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The Palace Theatre
Calgary Marathon Road Closures Begin This Weekend
The Servus Calgary Marathon brings 20,000 runners to city streets with major transit disruptions through Sunday.
Why are so many Calgary cars and trucks so loud?
Genuine question: what makes cars so loud in Calgary, and what's the actual fun in revving an engine for two blocks on a stop-and-go street?
Downtown Calgary Eyes Luxury Waldorf Astoria Hotel Project
A mixed-use development could transform 230,000 sq. ft. of vacant office space into housing, hospitality, and dining.
Massive Volleyball Tournament Draws 20,000 to Calgary
The Volleyball Canada Youth National Championships transform BMO Centre into Canada's largest single sporting event this weekend.
Road trip ideas with a dog from Calgary?
Looking for dog-friendly road trip recommendations near Calgary—glamping, lake resorts, places within a few hours where you can bring your pup.
Grey Eagle Resort Undergoes Massive Renovation Overhaul
The casino is expanding its gaming floor and upgrading dining, hotel, and entertainment offerings over the next two years.
Orphaned Grizzly Cubs Arrive at Calgary Zoo
Two young grizzlies are settling into their new home at the Wilder Institute after being rescued from the wild.
Shakespeare Company Stages Molière's Tartuffe Downtown
The Shakespeare Company ventures into French classical comedy for the first time, expanding its theatrical range beyond the Bard.
Two Calgary Restaurants Close After Years in the Scene
Pablo Cheese Tart and Jin Bar both shuttering this month, marking another shift in the city's dining landscape.
Airdrie Updates Noise Bylaw to Address Growing Complaints
New rules governing decibel limits and operational exemptions take effect as the city tackles noise disruption in neighborhoods.
Airdrie Food Bank Receives $53K Donation Boost
Knights of Columbus and local Catholic schools rallied during Lent to support the community's critical food access program.
Car Spotted on Quarry Road Trail (Yes, Really)
A car somehow ended up halfway up the Quarry Road Trail cycle path this morning. People are posting about it because yes, that actually happened.
Calgary's First Latin American Film Festival Arrives May 29
Three Canadian premieres from Mexico, Venezuela, and Colombia anchor an inaugural weekend celebrating cinema from the region.
Summer River Float Questions Getting Answered
First time floating the Bow this summer? People are asking if inflatables and tube floats are actually safe for the water here—turns out there's more to it than just showing up...
Mayor Farkas Pushes Council to Keep CTrain Free Fare Zone
Calgary's mayor is asking residents to contact councillors before next week's debate on eliminating the downtown transit benefit.
Chinatown Loses Another Icon with Auntie's Chinese Burger Closure
The beloved spot known for Jian Bing and Roujiamo is gone, marking the latest loss for a neighbourhood in flux.
Weekend in Calgary: 12 Must-Do Events May 22-24
From Broadway to local markets, the city's packed with culture, entertainment, and things to explore this long weekend.
St. Louis Bar & Grill's Glizzy Era Starts Now
The chain is launching an all-you-can-eat hot dog promo all May, partnering with Shopsy's for a June menu debut.
Weekly host looking for cheap catering
Someone's asking r/calgary for affordable catering options to feed 10–15 people weekly without cooking. The thread's filling with local takeout recommendations and bulk-order spots.
Electoral map redrawn, locals weighing in online
CBC mapped out Alberta's proposed electoral boundary changes against the last election results, and folks on Reddit are parsing it hard. The riding redraws are getting close...
Bearspaw Gravel Pit Fight Heats Up Again
Heidelberg Materials' three-times rejected proposal divides Rocky View County residents near Calgary.
Calgary Schools Embrace Major Budget Expansion
Public and Catholic boards secure double-digit funding increases to hire hundreds of teachers and tackle class sizes.
Local Sci-Fi Author Robert J. Sawyer Returns to Downloaded Universe
The Calgary-based writer unveils an unplanned sequel exploring consciousness, identity, and digital ghosts.
Wheelchair user building a caregiver connection platform
A Calgary wheelchair user is in early development on a platform to help people with disabilities connect with caregivers and support workers more easily. They're asking the...