MONDAY
Monday can be tough after the weekend — why not keep the party going at Citizen Brewing? Enjoy drinks and Talespin Trivia at 7 p.m., with prizes for the winners. Book a team of up to six, and the entry fee will be added to your bill; no sweat! Check out citizenbrewingcompany.com/trivia for more information.
TUESDAY
Need a Tuesday pick-me-up? Head to Comedy Cave where Bob “The Suit” Phillips — who’s spent 25 years making audiences laugh across the country — will be performing. Buy one ticket, get one free, because laughs are always better with a friend. Tickets start at $15. Check out comedycave.com for details.
WEDNESDAY
THE PITCH documentary takes you behind the scenes of Canada’s first women’s professional soccer league. There are two screenings this Wednesday at Plaza: 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., each followed by a panel discussion. Christine Sinclair joins the discussion after the 3:30 pm show, and Calgary Wild FC CEO Lara Murphy after 7:30 pm. Book your tickets at CIFF.
THURSDAY
Thursday marks the start of Night Light — three evenings of glowing art, music, and magic across the city. It’s free, family-friendly, and runs 6–11 pm. Expect everything from a groove party with 3D animated characters to a 10-foot fire-breathing dragon. The full program is available at nightlightvicpark.ca.
FRIDAY
Who’s ready for beer? Harvest Haus returns for Oktoberfest this Friday! Two days of live music (including a 7-piece oompah band),
classic Bavarian food like bratwurst and pretzels, and LOTS of drinks. Pre-sale tickets are $30, VIP table for four is $280. There is no strict dress code, but traditional Oktoberfest attire is welcome. It’s a 19+ event, and tickets are available now at harvesthaus.com.
SATURDAY
Calgary’s premier LEGO show, Brick Roundup, is back at MacEwan Hall, University of Calgary, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. This weekend, check out models, vendors, and brick-built fun. It’s the largest Brick Roundup yet — fun for kids and, let’s be honest, their parents too. General admission is $15, while youth tickets are $10. Children under 5 years of age are admitted free of charge. Get your tickets at brickroundup.com.
SUNDAY
Wrap up the week with music at the YYC Music Awards Gala, celebrating its 10th anniversary. From classical to metal, pop, jazz, blues, folk, and more, the event honours 29 award categories and features live performances and special guest appearances. It’s also a great way to meet other music lovers and industry folks. Starts at 6:30 pm at Grey Eagle Event Centre. Tickets are available from $39 via Ticketmaster.
For more events, guides, and things to do around the city, pick up our September issue of The Scene on stands now.
