10 things to do in Calgary this weekend

Gina Martin has details about all the events going on in Calgary this weekend for May 3 to 4, 2025.

There are plenty of local events and activities you can check out in Calgary this weekend.

Here’s a look at just 10 things happening around the city:

Cypress Hill

• What: American hip-hop group Cypress Hill performs at Calgary’s Grey Eagle Casino with special guests Snotty Nose Rez Kids as part of the band’s O Canadabis tour.
• When: Friday, May 2 at 8 p.m.
• Where: Grey Eagle Resort and Casino, 3777 Grey Eagle Dr.

Calgary Beerfest

• What: Sample beverages from dozens of breweries and distilleries at the 2025 Calgary International Beer Festival.
• When: Friday, May 2 and Saturday, May 3, 2025.
• Where: BMO Centre, Stampede Park, 1912 Flores Ladue Parade S.E.

Sticky Fingers

• What: Relive the magic of one of the most iconic albums in rock history at Classic Albums Live: The Rolling Stones’ Sticky Fingers. Attendees will hear the full album performed live including classics like Wild Horses.
• When: Saturday, May 3 at 7:30 p.m.
• Where: Jack Singer Concert Hall, 205 Eighth Ave. S.E.

Thomas the Tank Engine at Heritage Park

• What: Visit with Shining Time Station‘s Thomas the Tank Engine at A Day out with Thomas at Heritage Park. You can even have a real train ride aboard Thomas.
• When: Friday, May 3 and Saturday, May 4, 2025.
• Where: Heritage Park, 1900 Heritage Dr. S.W.

Don Quixote

• What: Alberta Ballet presents Don Quixote, inspired by Miguel de Cervantes’ classic novel and choreographed by Francesco Ventriglia.
• When: Thursday, May 1 to Saturday, May 3, 2025.
• Where: Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, 1415 14 Ave. N.W.

FascinAsian Film Festival

• What: Celebrate Asian Heritage Month at the FascinAsian Film Festival, featuring movies made by Asian-Canadian filmmakers.
• When: Thursday, May 1 to Sunday, May 4, 2025.
• Where: Central Library, 800 Third St. S.E.

Liars at a Funeral

• What: Alberta Theatre Projects presents Liars at a Funeral, a fast-paced comedy about a woman who fakes her own funeral in a desperate attempt to bring her estranged family back together.
• When: Until May 11, 2025.
• Where: Martha Cohen Theatre, 215 Eighth Ave. S.E.

Footloose

• What: Stage West Calgary presents Footloose, based on the original screenplay by Dean Pitchford.
• When: Until June 22, 2025
• Where: Stage West, 727 42 Ave. S.E.

Jukebox Heaven: Legends Live Forever

• What: Jubilations Dinner Theatre Calgary presents Jukebox Heaven: Legends Live Forever, looking at some of the world’s most beloved artists who have passed away, and the impact they had.
• When: Until May 31, 2025.
• Where: Jubilations Dinner Theatre, 1002 37 St. S.W.

Rightside Out: Joy is Free

• What: Jubilations Dinner Theatre Calgary presents Rightside Out: Joy is Free, a Jubilation’s Junior production written for kids and featuring a meal designed with kids in mind.
• When: Saturdays at 11 a.m. until May 31, 2025.
• Where: Jubilations Dinner Theatre, 1002 37 St. S.W.