10 things to do in Calgary this weekend

Experience the flavours of the Caribbean right here in Calgary at the Taste of Carifest Expo on May 24, 2025.

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

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

Taste of Carifest Expo

• What: Experience the flavours of the Caribbean right here in Calgary at the Taste of Carifest Expo, featuring food, drinks and live Caribbean music.
• When: Saturday, May 24 from 12 to 6 p.m.
• Where: Thorncliffe Greenview Community Association, 5600 Centre St. N.

Spring Local

• What: Support a small business at Spring Local, a market that showcases everything from handmade crafts and delicious treats to one-of-a-kind gifts.
• When: Saturday, May 24 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Where: The Rooftop YYC, 414 Third St. S.W.

Alessia Cara: Love & Hyperbole tour

• What: Canadian singer and songwriter Alessia Cara performs in Calgary at the Grey Eagle.
• When: Friday, May 23 at 8 p.m.
• Where: Grey Eagle Resort and Casino, 3777 Grey Eagle Dr.

Stampeders vs. Elks

• What: The Calgary Stampeders take on the Edmonton Elks in preseason action.
• When: Saturday, May 24 at 7:30 p.m.
• Where: McMahon Stadium, 1817 Crowchild Tr. N.W.

Surge vs. Sea Bears

• What: The Calgary Surge host their home opener as the team takes on the Winnipeg Sea Bears.
• When: Sunday, May 25 at 2 p.m.
• Where: WinSport Event Centre, 151 Canada Olympic Dr. S.W.

Cavalry vs. Valour

• What: Calgary’s Cavalry FC take on Winnipeg’s Valour FC at ATCO Field.
• When: Sunday, May 25 at 3 p.m.
• Where: ATCO Field at Spruce Meadows, 18011 Spruce Meadows Way S.W.

Six: The Musical

• What: The sixwives of Henry VIII take the microphone to remix 500 years of historical heartbreak into a euphoric celebration of 21st century girl power in Six, a new original musical.
• When: Friday, May 23 at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, May 24 at 2 and 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, May 25 at 2 and 7:30 p.m.
• Where: Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, 1415 14 Ave. N.W.

The Da Vinci Code

• What: Based on Dan Brown’s best-selling novel, Vertigo Theatre brings The Da Vinci Code to life in a fast-paced and gripping play.
• When: Until June 8, 2025.
• Where: Vertigo Theatre, 115 Ninth 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.