Event Listings

New Flagship Central Library

On November 1st, 2018, the new installment of the Calgary Public Library (CPL) system just opened: the new Central Library. This library has been under construction since 2013, and 5 years later, it is the flagship branch of the CPL. Its address is 800 3 Street SE, but it is hard to miss if you’re passing…

What To See In YYC: Halloween Events, 2018

October? Hmmm, more like Spooktober! If you enjoy Halloween as much as I do, you better check out these events to satisfy or spark your Halloween spirit. Calgary Corn Maze (Pumpkin Festival) When: Saturdays & Sundays (10:00 AM – 5:00 PM) Where: Calgary Corn Maze 284022 Township Road 224 Rockyview, AB T1X 0J6 Cost: $16.95+gst admission, pumpkins range from $1…

What To See In YYC: December 22-24, 2017

Slightly jealous of those taking extravagant vacations to Mexico or Hawaii to lounge on sandy beaches amidst palm tress. Don’t worry! The times of stressing over exams, projects, and deadlines have finally ended – school’s out! And, the white fluff is finally beginning to fall – it’s snowing! It sure is beginning to look a lot…

What to See in YYC: November 25-26, 2017

Here are some of this weekend’s event listings— lots of performances and shopping sprees, just in time for the weekend after Black Friday! Shall we splurge to our heart’s content? Calgary Expo Holiday Market When: November 25 from 10:00 AM-6:00 PM and November 26 from 10:00 AM-5:00 PM Where: Hall B/C, BMO Centre, Stampede Park Cost:…

What To See In YYC: November 10-12, 2017

The winter season is upon us, everyone! Snow is falling, lattes are sipped, mittens are on! In Calgary, there are tons of things to do in weather like this because here, we’re used to the below zero degrees. You can look forward to these events going on in our city this weekend! Calgary European Film…

What To See In YYC: October 27-31, 2017

It’s the weekend before Halloween, so we can count on there being many annual spooky events going on throughout the city! While the temperature is still [barely] above freezing, it’s a good idea to go out with friends and see what’s going on this weekend. Even if the jumpscares, pumpkins and horror movies aren’t for…

How to Celebrate Canada 150 This July 1st + Beyond

In the blink of an eye, the school year has wrapped up, and the biggest national celebration of the year is coming up. You’ve probably seen the colourful maple leaf logo painted underneath the Olympic Plaza pool, and the various hashtags and ad campaigns from businesses this year, and it is all building up to…

FREE Event Invitation: Youth Are Calgary Conference

Due to your insight, dedication, and value to our city and its future, you are invited to… WHAT: Youth Are Calgary Conference WHEN: June 10th, 2017 10am-4pm WHERE: The event will take place in the Main Atrium of the Calgary Municipal Building 800 Macleod Trail SE, Calgary, AB T2P 2M5 WHY? The Calgary Mayor’s Youth…

Metamorphosis 2017

It is nearly time for the annual  Metamorphosis Gala! So get your dresses, nice dress pants, high heels, dress shirts and blazers ready! Annually the Alberta’s children’s hospital youth philanthropy council throws this gala to raise money for mental health initiatives at the Alberta’s children’s hospital. I myself applied to join this amazing council after I…

Event Listing: Free Vegetarian Cook-Off!

It’s been about a year and a half since I made the change to become a vegetarian and it has been one of the best decisions I could have made for myself. While I still have people asking me how I can live without meat, it was a simple decision for me. I just never…