Start The New Year Sober
Kick-off dry January at Ranchman’s Cookhouse & Dancehall! Their booze-free ‘80s party offers a day full of sober fun with games, music, and activities. Celebrate your sobriety with free admission to the event and enjoy all the party without any of the hangover from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on January 4.
The Harlem Globetrotters
This month, the Harlem Globetrotters dribble their way to Calgary. On January 10 and 11, the world-famous exhibition basketball team showcases their legendary dunks, trick shots, and 3-pointers at the WinSport Event Centre. Fans can expect high-class basketball finesse injected with humour and style on a night packed with action. Cheer on the Harlem Globetrotters as they rival the Washington Generals to swish their way to victory. Alley-oop to harlemglobetrotters.com/world-tour for more information.
La Cage aux Folles
The Front Row Centre Players presents the Broadway comedy La Cage aux Folles. Trouble rears its ugly head for drag club owners and partners George and Albin when Albin must try to convince George’s son’s fiancee’s conservative family that he and George are in a more, ahem, traditional relationship using his female drag alter-ego. The zany production shows from January 10 to 25 at the Pumphouse Theatre. Visit artscommons.ca/la-cage-aux-folles for tickets and more information.
2025 MS Calgary Whisky Festival
The annual MS Canada Whisky Festival comes up for another round of spirited tastings at Hotel Arts. The festival mixes flavourful tastings with delicious snacks and expert knowledge at whisky masterclasses while raising money for a great cause. On January 16 support MS Canada by exploring the world’s finest whiskys. Plus get 15% off of all whisky orders placed through the Kensington Wine Market on the night of the event. For more information visit mscanada.ca/ms-calgary-whisky-fest.
A Tribute to Frank Sinatra
Be transported to the golden age of the crooner on January 17, as singer Paul Michael Stoia performs his tribute to Frank Sinatra at the King Eddy. Sip some whiskey, and wind down to jazz favourites for just $30 a ticket. Fly me to the King Eddy and visit kingeddy.ca/paul-michael-stoia for tickets.
Call and Response
Call and Response brings the Falling Bullets live jazz band straight from New Orleans to groove with dance performances by the Decidedly Jazz Danceworks for this show that opens DJD’s 40th anniversary season! Dancers infuse the magic of jazz into thrilling expressions of movement for a night of finger-snapping entertainment. Catch a performance at the Decidedly Jazz Danceworks from January 16 to 26. The show is part of the High Performance Rodeo. Swing to decidedlyjazz.com/call-and-response/ for times and tickets.
Global Game Jam YYC 2025
Let the games begin at the Global Game Jam YYC 2025. From January 24 to 26 the Calgary Game Developers Association brings together local game developers and enthusiasts for a chance to connect, create and play. Over the course of 48 hours at Platform Calgary, video game developers will create a game based on a theme announced at the start of the event. Prizes await the winning game’s developers, plus a catered spread of breakfast, and food for all its gamers. Visit globalgamejam.org to tickets to level up.
CanAm Wrestling Presents “INSECURITIES”
Let’s get ready to rumble! Grapple with action on January 25 with CanAm Wrestling. Watch as wrestlers face off in a match of the century to win the Junior Heavyweight Championship. At Urban Audio Canada, watch as pairs and single fighters scrap in the ring to see who will reign supreme. Tickets start at just $23. Visit showpass.com/canam-wrestling to grab your tickets.
CRM & PNSHMNT
Cloudsway Dance Theatre presents a dark and twisted adaptation of Dostoyevsky’s novel Crime and Punishment in “CRM & PNSHMNT.” The dance-focused performance is a modern spin on the morally conflicted life of the main character Raskolnikov. At the Pumphouse Theatre from January 28 to February 1. Visit cloudsway.ca/crmpnshmnt/ for more information.
The Calgary Motorcycle and Powersports Show
Rev your engines for The Calgary Motorcycle and Powersport Show. Check out hundreds of the newest power vehicles, automobiles and cars at the BMO Centre. Experience all the excitement from January 31 to February 2. Fasten your seatbelts and visit motocanada.com/calgary for more information.
A Streetcare Named Desire
Theatre Calgary in partnership with Edmonton’s Citadel Theatre bring Tenessee Williams’ classic to the stage. Tensions run high when Southern belle Blanche DuBois unexpectedly arrives in New Orleans, setting off a power struggle between her and her sister’s husband Stanley. From January 28 to February 23. Visit theatrecalgary.com for tickets and information.
Horizon of Khufu: Journey in Ancient Egypt
Visit Egypt in the blink of an eye with the Horizon of Khufu. This interactive VR experience at CF Chinook Centre fully engages audiences with the ancient Egyptian landscape. The full-scale set build plus virtual reality allows the user to fully explore the environment’s history and intricacies. Until January 31 harness the power of technology and walk like an Egyptian. Visit feverup.com/horizon-of-Khufu to book your experience.
