{"id":599496,"date":"2026-04-12T17:01:17","date_gmt":"2026-04-12T17:01:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/599496\/"},"modified":"2026-04-12T17:01:17","modified_gmt":"2026-04-12T17:01:17","slug":"10-awesome-things-to-do-in-calgary-this-week-april-13-to-17-daily-hive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/599496\/","title":{"rendered":"10 awesome things to do in Calgary this week: April 13 to 17 | Daily Hive"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re looking for something to do this week, there are tons of things to check out in Calgary. From NHL games and WHL playoffs to live theatre and comedy shows, there is something for everyone.<\/p>\n<p>So whether you\u2019re looking for an exciting night out or just a chill activity to do, we\u2019ve got you covered. Here are 10 awesome things to do in Calgary this week.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2202941\" style=\"color:transparent\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/MixCollage-15-Oct-2025-03-07-PM-1895.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-2202941\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Official Calgary Hitmen Hockey Club\/Facebook<\/p>\n<p>What: Head on down to the Saddledome this week to catch the Hitmen in round two of the WHL playoffs against the Medicine Hat Tigers.<\/p>\n<p>When: April 13 and 15, 2026<br \/>Where: Scotiabank Saddledome \u2013 555 Saddledome Rise SE<br \/>Cost: Ticket prices vary on date and seat<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"flames-zary\" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2253880\" style=\"color:transparent\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/flames-zary-4.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-2253880\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sergei Belski\/Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>What: The Calgary Flames have two home games this week. Head on down to the Saddledome and watch as they take on the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday and the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday.<\/p>\n<p>When: April 14 and 16, 2026<br \/>Where: Scotiabank Saddledome \u2013 555 Saddledome Rise SE<br \/>Cost: Ticket prices vary on date and seat<\/p>\n<p>What: Toronto-based comedian, Chelsey Grewar is bringing her stand-up comedy show right to The Attic Bar and Stage this Wednesday!<\/p>\n<p>When: Wednesday, April 15, 2026; 7 p.m.<br \/>Where: The Attic Bar and Stage \u2013 1413 9 Ave SE<br \/>Cost: Starting at $15<\/p>\n<p>What: Theatre Calgary is kicking off Henrik Ibsen\u2019s A Doll\u2019s House this weekend. \u201cAn ordinary family. A perfect marriage. A wife with a secret. Henrik Ibsen\u2019s theatrical giant of a play still shocks and exhilarates audiences to this day.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>When: April 7 to May 3, 2026<br \/>Where: Max Bell Theatre \u2013 220 9th Ave. SE<br \/>Cost: Ticket prices vary on date and seat<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2254174\" style=\"color:transparent\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1776013276_981_MixCollage-19-Mar-2026-02-58-PM-1250.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-2254174\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Heritage Park\/Facebook<\/p>\n<p>What: Heritage Park\u2019s ghost tours are back! Explore the park in the dark and uncover the ghostly tales it\u2019s hiding. Guided by a storyteller, you\u2019ll learn about the past and true ghost stories within the park.<\/p>\n<p>When: Wednesday, April 15, 2026; 7 p.m.<br \/>Where: Heritage Park \u2013 1900 Heritage Dr. SW<br \/>Cost: $24.95<\/p>\n<p>What: Country music star Lee Brice is bringing his Sunriser Tour right to the Grey Eagle Casino for two nights this week.<\/p>\n<p>When: April 16 and 17, 2026; 7:30 p.m.<br \/>Where: Grey Eagle Events Centre \u2013 3777 Grey Eagle Dr.<br \/>Cost: Prices vary on seat<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"East Village Calgary\" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"wp-image-2193656 size-full\" style=\"color:transparent\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Shutterstock_1728536179-1.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-2193656\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Jeff Whyte\/Shutterstock<\/p>\n<p>What: Join The Confluence this week for a walking tour of East Village and its historic tales. \u201cDiscover the untold stories behind the city\u2019s original red light district, where brothels, bootleggers, and backroom deals once shaped the streets.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>When: Friday, April 17, 2026; 7 p.m.<br \/>Where: The Confluence Historic Site and Parkland \u2013 750 9th Ave. SE<br \/>Cost: $35<\/p>\n<p>What: The 26th Annual FunnyFest Comedy Competition kicks off this week. The whole competition runs from April 9 to 18 and features 50 comedians competing over 10 nights across five venues.<\/p>\n<p>When: April 9 to 19, 2026<br \/>Where: Various venues across Calgary<br \/>Cost: Prices vary on date and venue<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"calgary things to do\" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"wp-image-2252392 size-full\" style=\"color:transparent\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1776013277_376_MixCollage-13-Mar-2026-02-48-PM-1626.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-2252392\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The GRAND\/Facebook<\/p>\n<p>What: Join The Grand this week for another Friday movie night, with a screening of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. \u201cWhen Elliott, a lonely suburban boy, discovers a stranded alien hiding in his backyard shed, an extraordinary bond begins.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>When: Friday, April 17, 2026; 7 p.m.<br \/>Where: The Grand \u2013 608 1st St. SW<br \/>Cost: $15<\/p>\n<p>What: Morgan Wallen Tribute UK is coming to Calgary this Friday. You can expect classic Morgan Wallen hits like \u201cWhiskey Glasses,\u201d \u201cLast Night,\u201d \u201cYou Proof,\u201d and more.<\/p>\n<p>When: Friday, April 17, 2026; 7:30 p.m.<br \/>Where: The Arrowhead \u2013 4616 Macleod Trl. S<br \/>Cost: $20 in advance and $25 at the door<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"If you\u2019re looking for something to do this week, there are tons of things to check out in&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":599497,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[194293],"tags":[49,2798,48],"class_list":["post-599496","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-calgary","tag-ca","tag-calgary","tag-canada"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/599496","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=599496"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/599496\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/599497"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=599496"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=599496"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=599496"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}