Francophone Winter Festival
Celebrate Francophone culture with The Confluence from February 28 to March 1. At the two-day festival hosted by the French Canadian Association of Alberta, partake in fun activities from ice skating to bouncy castles while enjoying brunch or Canadian maple taffy. Join the festivities with free admission and catch a diverse line-up of French-speaking artists from Quebec to Africa in traditional Francophone performances. Visit acfa.ab.ca for more information.
Trailblazing Women of Country: A Tribute to Patsy, Loretta, and Dolly
On March 4, tip your hats to the female legends who paved the way for country music at the Trailblazing Women of Country: A Tribute to Patsy, Loretta, and Dolly. At Art Commons, this powerhouse tribute features an all-women band led by budding country talent Rissi Palmer and Kristina Train, performing the trademark hits of these country music pioneers: Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn and Dolly Parton. From “Walkin’ After Midnight” to “9-to-5,” explore the musical storytelling from these country trailblazers in an empowering night of women-led music. For more information, visit artscommons.ca.
Cowboys Wing Off
Calling all wing lovers to this all-you-can-eat wing extravaganza! The annual event at Cowboys Dance Hall hosts pubs and restaurants all over the city to serve its best plate of wings for attendees to socialize, have fun and participate in wing-eating contests. For just $25 a ticket, try wings of all different flavours from some of Calgary’s most popular wing destinations at the adults-only event from 6 to 9 p.m. On March 6, win prizes in raffles and challenges while supporting KidSport Calgary, with a portion of ticket sales donated to cover the costs of sports equipment for kids all over the city. Find tickets and drum up a good time at flamessportsbank.ca.
St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl
Grab your green and raise a pint at this self-guided bar crawl visiting pubs all over Calgary’s downtown on March 14. The St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl starts at 7:30 p.m. by picking up your wristbands at Whiskey Rose and drinking your way through seven other optional bar stops. All attendees are invited to finish the night at the last stop at the Social Beer Haus for an all-out St. Paddy’s celebration from 11:30 p.m. until 2 a.m. With live DJ sets and free entry to all pubstops with wristbands. Tickets start around $20! Search “Calgary St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl Party 2025” on Eventbrite for more information.
A Killing at La Cucina
Murder is on the menu at a showing of A Killing at La Cucina presented by Vertigo Theatre. This world premiere — a co-production between Vertigo and Prairie Theatre Exchange — is a whodunit murder mystery written by Thomas Morgan Jones that follows detective Lucia Dante and her AI sidekick, Isabella. Following the sudden death of a renowned food critic after feasting at a new fine dining restaurant, Dante must follow the crumbs to crack the murder case. Catch a showing from March 15 to April 13. Snag your tickets at vertigotheatre.com before they disappear!
Calgary Comic Book Show
Calling all comic lovers, collectors, and pop culture enthusiasts! The Calgary Comic Book Show is back for a pop-up event at the Millican Ogden Community Association. On March 15, flip through stacks of rare comics, hunt for collectibles, and meet over 20 local vendors showcasing everything from vintage issues to the latest graphic novels. With free admission and parking, the event is open to all seasoned and new collectors. Swing by the event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to geek out on all things comic books. See the vendors at calgarycomicbooks.com.
Grape Escape
Grape Escape is Calgary Co-op’s most highly anticipated liquor-tasting event, with hundreds of spirits and bites for attendees to try. At the BMO Centre, explore over 125 vendors with samples of wines, beers, and spirits while chatting with industry experts to discover your next favourite pour. At the two-day event, pair any imported or local liquors with an assortment of bites from a diverse range of food vendors. On March 21 and 22, sip and sample all day with a ticket covering the cost of all food and drink sampled at the event. For tickets and more information, visit coopwinespiritsbeer.com.
Please Return to Empire Video
Rewind to 2003 and press play at a showing of Please Return to Empire Video, presented by Lunchbox Theatre. This new comedy by James Odin Wade follows three video store employees in 2003 tasked with sorting through endless piles of now-outdated VHS tapes after the arrival of DVDs. The trio attempts to finish before an advanced screening of The Matrix Reloaded until their world shifts through each VHS tape they revisit. From March 25 to April 13, catch a showing filled with laughs, classic film references, and workplace tomfoolery from this local playwright. Don’t hit pause — grab your tickets now at lunchboxtheatre.com.
Noodle Mania Fest
Slurp and savour at Noodle Mania Fest for the one-night-only tasting event coming to Calgary on March 26! This self-guided food tour by Tasting Plates Food Tours takes you on a delicious journey through noodle dishes all over the city, from comforting Vietnamese rice noodles to Italian Bucatini pasta. Each stop offers a unique cuisine and noodle creation, showcasing Calgary’s best noodle dishes. Come and chow down from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. with tickets to the event starting at $79 and early-bird tickets starting at $69. Head over to tastingplatesyvr.com for more details.
The Spring Market
Spring is in the air at the Deerfoot Inn & Casino on March 30. The third annual edition of The Spring Market brings together local artists and small businesses alike to create a little market magic. Shop seasonal must-haves, browse hand-crafted goods, and sample tasty eats with over 90 vendors all over the venue. Come by the event any time from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., with free parking and free admission for all attendees. Check out Delisle Marketing & Events Inc.’s Eventbrite page to register and for more information.
