{"id":522801,"date":"2026-03-08T15:54:10","date_gmt":"2026-03-08T15:54:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/522801\/"},"modified":"2026-03-08T15:54:10","modified_gmt":"2026-03-08T15:54:10","slug":"10-great-things-to-do-in-calgary-this-week-march-9-to-13-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/522801\/","title":{"rendered":"10 great things to do in Calgary this week: March 9 to 13"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re on the hunt for something to do in Calgary this week, you\u2019re in luck. We\u2019ve compiled a list of 10 great things to do in the city.<\/p>\n

From sporting events to live theatre and music, there is something for everyone to do. Here are 10 things to do in Calgary this week.<\/p>\n

What: One of Canada\u2019s most celebrated playwrights, Jordan Tannahill, is bringing his show to Calgary. \u201cThe past collides with the present in this extravagant and dangerous spectacle. In a world where artists party till dawn, text their lovers, and play squash in between revolutions, one man\u2019s passion for beauty could ignite a political firestorm.\u201d<\/p>\n

When: March 4 to 14, 2026
Where: Big Secret Theatre \u2014 205 8th Ave. SE
Cost: Ticket prices vary on date and seat<\/p>\n

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The Calgary Zoo\/Facebook<\/p>\n

What: Head on over to the zoo and watch the king penguins take a stroll. Up to 13 penguins participate in the daily walk and waddle their way around the zoo. The event runs until March 15, so it\u2019s your last chance to see the penguins in action!<\/p>\n

When: Daily until March 15, 2026; 10:30 a.m. (Weather permitting)
Where: Wilder Institute\/Calgary Zoo \u2013 210 St. George\u2019s Dr. NE
Cost: Included with general admission<\/p>\n

What: Storybook Theatre is putting on Anne of Green Gables. The show synopsis reads, \u201cShe arrives in Avonlea as an orphan, determined to prove her worth despite social rejection and adversity. She faces challenges with optimism, defends her identity, and changes the hearts of those around her through sheer determination and bold spirit.\u201d<\/p>\n

When: Feb. 20 to April 12, 2026
Where: Beddington Theatre Arts Centre \u2014 375 Bermuda Dr. NW
Cost: Ticket prices vary on date and seat<\/p>\n

What: Cowboys Dance Hall is hosting its 8th annual Wing-Off. Enjoy all-you-can-eat wings from Calgary\u2019s top pubs and restaurants and help decide who gets to take home the crown of Calgary\u2019s best wings.<\/p>\n

When: Thursday, March 12, 2026; 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Cowboys Dance Hall \u2013 421 12th Ave. SE
Cost: $25<\/p>\n

What: Touted as \u201cCalgary\u2019s coolest hangout spot,\u201d head over to Limber Hollow this week for some stand-up comedy. Featuring touring Canadian artists and up-and-coming Calgary comedians, it\u2019s sure to be a night full of laughs.<\/p>\n

When: Thursday, March 12, 2026; doors at 7, show at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Limber Hollow \u2013 4034 4th St. SE
Cost: $15 + fees<\/p>\n

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Official Calgary Hitmen Hockey Club\/Facebook<\/p>\n

What: The Calgary Hitmen are taking on the Brandon Wheat Kings this Wednesday. Grab your tickets and catch an exciting night of WHL hockey.<\/p>\n

When: Wednesday, March 11, 2026; 7 p.m.
Where: Scotiabank Saddledome \u2014 555 Saddledome Rise SE
Cost: Ticket prices vary on date and seat<\/p>\n

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WinSport\u2019s Canada Olympic Park\/Facebook<\/p>\n

What: The Servus Tube Park is open for the winter season. Grab a tube and hit the slopes right in the city!<\/p>\n

When: Until March 30, 2026
Where: 88 Canada Olympic Rd. SW
Cost: Prices vary<\/p>\n

What: Joined by Hannah Georgas, Matt Berninger is bringing his first-ever solo Canadian tour right to Calgary.<\/p>\n

When: Friday, March 13, 2026; 8 p.m.
Where: Jack Singer Concert Hall \u2013 225 8th Ave. SE
Cost: Prices vary on seat<\/p>\n

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Wranglers\/Facebook<\/p>\n

What: The Calgary Wranglers are taking on the Manitoba Moose in an exciting home game this Friday. Grab your tickets and don\u2019t miss out on some awesome AHL action.\u00a0<\/p>\n

When: Friday, March 13, 2026; 7 p.m.
Where: Scotiabank Saddledome \u2013 555 Saddledome Rise SE
Cost: Ticket prices vary on date and seat<\/p>\n

What: Join The Grand this Friday for a screening of the hit movie Friday the 13th. \u201cThe story follows a group of young counsellors preparing the camp\u2019s reopening, unaware they are being stalked. What begins as a routine setup spirals into relentless terror, as secrets of the past surface through brutal consequences.\u201d<\/p>\n

When: Friday, March 13, 2026; Doors at 5:30 p.m.
Where: The Grand \u2013 608 1st St. SW
Cost: $15 + fees<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"If you\u2019re on the hunt for something to do in Calgary this week, you\u2019re in luck. We\u2019ve compiled…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":522718,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[194293],"tags":[49,2798,48],"class_list":{"0":"post-522801","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-calgary","8":"tag-ca","9":"tag-calgary","10":"tag-canada"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/522801","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=522801"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/522801\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/522718"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=522801"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=522801"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=522801"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}