Epicurean Calgary

Epicurean Calgary
Calgary, AB
Canada
ph: 403-269-6592 ex. 2
epicureancalgary@yahoo.ca

What's Up Calendar

To get your event listed, or for more information on events below, please CALL or E-Mail us at 403-269-6592 ex. 2 or epicureancalgary@yahoo.ca

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Calgary Flames

The Flames are back for the 2022-23 season. They play 5 home games in January.
Check the page for links to the Calgary Wranglers and the Calgary Hitmen. For more info, click here.

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Calgary Roughnecks

The Roughnecks are back for the 2022-23 season. They play 2 home games in January. For more info, click here.

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Concerts and Special Events:

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January-March 2023

Winter Festivals

2023
January 2023
January 18-29
SnowDays (Banff National Park, Alberta)

February 2023
February 10-12
The Jasper Beer & Spirits Festival (Jasper, Alberta)

February 17-18
Winefest Calgary

February 24-25
Winefest Edmonton (Edmonton, Alberta)

For a list of seasonal festivals in and around Calgary, click here. More to come.

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January-March 2023

Walks, Runs, Rides, Rolls, Strolls, Jogs, Etc.

Various Locations

February 2023
February 10-12
14th Annual Kimmett Cup 3-on-3 Co-Ed Pond Hockey Tournament (Cochrane, Alberta)

February 11
2023 Polar Plunge

February 12
Great Canadian Kilt Skate

February 25
Hypothermic Half Marathon 2023
Coldest Night of the Year

February 26
Ski For Heart

To register, pledge, donate, or for more information, click here.

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2023

January 2023

January 16-February 5, 2023

High Performance Rodeo

Various Locations

Ticket prices range from FREE-$85 per show
HPR Flex Pass: $160
4 tickets to the performances

Performances:
Outside The March, Lessons In Temperament, Royal Canadian Legion #1
Beth Root Sandvoss & Susanne Ruberg-Gordon, Cathedral Church of the Redeemer
8ROJO, After, The Studio at The GRAND
Steve Hackman, A Hybrid World Artist Talk Steve Hackman, Patricia A. Whelan Performance Hall, Central Library
Sleepwalk Collective, Amusements, The Studio, Vertigo Theatre Centre
Alejandro Escovedo, An Evening with Alejandro Escovedo, Flanagan Theatre, The GRAND
Brahms X Radiohead, Jack Singer Concert Hall
beautifulyoungartists, Curious Yellow Cabaret: beautifulyoungartists, Big Secret Theatre
Curated by Christopher Duthie, Curious Yellow Cabaret: Turning The Key, Engineered Air Theatre
Tribe Artist Society, Curious Yellow Cabaret: Welcome To The Cypher, Big Secret Theatre
Duo Solista, Cathedral Church of the RedeemerÉdouard Lock
Édouard Lock, Écho, Flanagan Theatre, The GRAND
EPHEMERAL ARTIFACTS: TRAVIS KNIGHTS, DJD Dance Centre
John Vooys & Guest, Cathedral Church of the Redeemer
Ronnie Burkett, Little Willy, Martha Cohen Theatre
Theatre Replacement, MINE, Martha Cohen Theatre
OLD/ NEW/ BORROWED/ BLUE, DJD Dance Centre
Karen Hines, Pochsy IV, Big Secret Theatre
Sleepwalk Collective and Christoper Brett Bailey, PSYCHODRAMA, The Studio, Vertigo Theatre Centre
Raising Stanley/ Life With Tulia, The Studio, Vertigo Theatre Centre
A Donkey Dog Theatre Production, Re:Construct, Royal Canadian Legion #1
Denise Clarke, Room 333, Big Secret Theatre
Ten–Minute Play Festival, Martha Cohen Theatre
Christopher Brett Bailey, THIS IS HOW WE DIE, The Studio, Vertigo Theatre Centre
Kenna Burima, While She Sleeps, Engineered Air Theatre
Madonnanera, WRING THE ROSES, Big Secret Theatre

One Yellow Rabbit’s High Performance Rodeo to make full return with 37th annual festival in 2023.
After three years apart from full festival audiences, the team at One Yellow Rabbit, led by Artistic Director Blake Brooker, is preparing to unleash 150+ artists for the 37th annual High Performance Rodeo, Calgary’s International Festival of the Arts, January 16 to February 5.
This year’s festival will present artists from here at home and from around the world – as far as Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal, and further from the United Kingdom, Spain, and the USA – and includes many adored Rodeo favourites including Ronnie Burkett, Karen Hines, and Alejandro Escovedo. From massive orchestras riffing on Radiohead to terrifying and titillating immersive performances for audiences of five; from mothers and sons building video game worlds to master choreographers mixing contemporary dance with cinematography, this HPRodeo will bring audiences together for three wild weeks of connection and discovery.
After delays due to the pandemic, last year’s January festival had to be cancelled just days before opening; a handful of productions were produced in a one-time-only spring edition. The 2023 High Performance Rodeo will feature 26 productions over three weeks in 12 venues across Calgary’s downtown.
The 37th annual High Performance Rodeo, Calgary’s International Festival of the Arts, is an annual festival that animates the city in January and February with an array of live performances from around the world. Featuring theatre, music, dance, and multidisciplinary art, 'The Rodeo' is a showcase of the best in contemporary performance.
Produced by One Yellow Rabbit Performance Theatre and presented in co-operation with many of Calgary’s major arts organizations such as Theatre Junction, Vertigo Theatre, Theatre Calgary, Alberta Theatre Projects and Lunchbox Theatre, the High Performance Rodeo has established itself as one of the major cultural events in Calgary.

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January 18-29, 2023

SnowDays

Banff National Park, Alberta

Every January Banff and Lake Louise come alive with the annual SnowDays celebration. The streets of downtown Banff transform into larger-than-life winter galleries with giant snow sculptures to be found throughout. The thrill of Skijoring can be felt by excited onlookers lining the streets of Banff Avenue and the sounds of laughter and joy can be heard echoing from the SnowDays Play Zone.
How will you indulge your sense of adventure on your SnowDays holiday? Three world-class ski resorts are waiting to welcome you, fluffy pow at the ready. The cross-country skiing and snowshoe trails of the park are more picturesque than ever, and the iconic Lake Louise ice rink invites you to skate and play in the quintessential Canadian experience.
Continue your SnowDays adventure with an unforgettable dog-sled or horse drawn sleigh ride through a snow-covered valley or feel the exhilaration as you whizz down the slopes at the Norquay or Lake Louise tube parks. Have the greatest winter days ever during SnowDays in Banff and Lake Louise.

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January 25-29, 2023

BIG Winter Classic

Broken City, 613 11 Ave. S.W., National on 10th, 341 10 Ave. S.W., GOAT Shop, 103 – 708 11 Ave. S.W., Inner City Brewing, 820 11 Ave. S.W., and Last Best Brewing and Distilling, 607 11 Ave. S.W.

Schedule:
Wednesday, January 25: 5:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
Thursday, January 26: 5:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.
Friday, January 27: 5:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.
Saturday, January 28: 3:00 p.m.-11:45 p.m.
Sunday, January 29: 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.

Tickets:
Wednesday Daily Pass: FREE
Thursday Daily Pass: $45
Friday Daily Pass: $45
Saturday Daily Pass: $45
Sunday Daily Pass: $45
Full Weekend Pass: $111

Single Venue Tickets:
OK Social/AI Art Show & Panel, January 26, Big Broken Basement: FREE
Fucked Up, January 26, National on 10th: $35
Holy Fuck, January 27, National on 10th: $30
Joyce Manor, Mobina Galore, Quit it!, Less Miserable, January 28, National on 10th: $40
Nick Thune, Rick Martinelli, Erin Wood; BIG Comedy Night, January 28, Big Broken Basement: $20

IT'S LIKE A REALLY, REALLY FUN PARTY...IN THE MIDDLE OF WINTER
Four days, Multiple venues, Five stages, 60+ bands
BIG Winter Classic was born out of an idea to celebrate Calgary year-round, not just in the fleeting summer months. Arts, music, local beer, and YOU collide at BIG Winter Classic for a four-day winter wonderland weekend. Take the best and funnest people in our city and put them in a room together to create, imagine, dream, drink, and play, all in the dead of winter. Because we’re Calgarians and dancing underneath the heaters when it’s -15C outside actually sounds perfect. Let’s not hide away this winter, let’s emerge from our homes and into our community; let’s re-group after the holidays and kick off the new year with glee; let’s bundle up and support our thriving music scene.

Featuring:
Shame
Fucked Up
A. Savage
Ron Gallo
Tempers
Holy Fuck
Motherhood
Status/Non-Status
The Garrys
Nick Thune
Jasmyn
FARTBARF
Mauvey
VERTTIGO
Sgt. Papers
Joe & The Shitboys
Mattmac
Zoon
Surf Dads
Thomas Thomas
and more.
Click here for full lineup

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January 26-29, 2023

51st Annual Calgary RV Exposition & Sale

BMO Centre, Stampede Park

Thursday: 12:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Friday: 10:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.
Sunday: 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Admission:
Adult: $12.00, $15.00 at the door
Senior (60+): $10.00, $11.00 at the door
Children 17 & under: Free

Calgary's premier RV exposition, the RV Expo & Sale has been bringing you the best of the Industry for over 50 years. The Calgary RV Expo & Sale is Western Canada's largest showing of Recreation Vehicle, services and accessories. This year it will be better than ever. Calgary & area consumers will be guaranteed a greater selection of new RV's. 12 of the area dealers will be showcasing their newest products at will also have some end of the year clearance products for you to select that perfect RV for you and your family. The Calgary RV Expo & Sale attracts thousands of consumers during the four-day period who are either interested in or dedicated to the "RV Lifestyle". An expanded presence of travel destinations will allow consumers to get a better idea of what's available for the RVer in Western Canada.

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January 27, 2023

The Big Ball

Hotel Arts, 119 12th Ave. S.W.

7:00 p.m.-late

Tickets: $275

Chaired by Dr. Shelley Spaner
On January 27, gain entry into the biggest party of 2023! With dance, drink, food and fun, this powerful initiative acts to increase awareness in areas impacting men, including mental health. The biggest event of the year falls on Friday January 27 and tickets are going fast…
With your support, proceeds from the 2023 Big Ball will be used to continue the development of the Kawakami Pre-habilitation Clinic at the Prostate Cancer Centre. The clinic’s primary goal is to support men and their families facing the mental and physical challenges that accompany severe health issues including prostate cancer.

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January 27–February 12, 2023

Chinook Blast

Various locations

Experience the magic of Chinook Blast, Calgary’s winter festival celebration.
From January 27 – February 12, Chinook Blast warms up our city with a celebration of community, culture, and civic pride. The best of Calgary’s art, music, theatre, sport and recreation will be on display.
Chinook Blast is Calgary’s winter festival celebration that brings together partners from the arts, nonprofit, neighbourhood, tourism, and sports communities to create an inclusive event that showcases the best of our city.
Its vision is to create a heart-warming, must-visit, annual winter festival celebration in Calgary that advances existing cultural and sports offerings and fosters new winter experiences. Chinook Blast helps bring some warmth to our winter city for all to enjoy!
Everything that you loved and enjoyed in 2022 will be back, including anchor events such as:
January 16–February 5
High Performance Rodeo: a 37-year performing arts festival in Calgary.

January 25–29
BIG Winter Classic: a 5-day music and arts festival.

February 9-12
Block Heater: one of the city’s fastest-growing music festivals.

February 24-25
Ethnik Festival: one of Calgary’s newest arts and culture festivals.

January 27–February 12
Light and art installations: located throughout the Chinook Blast Hub.

February 4-5
Nitro Rallycross: an adrenaline-charged motorsport event that will showcase elite drivers like Travis Pastrana in the world’s most explosive electric race cars facing off at Stampede Park on snow and ice.

February 6-12
Snow Rodeo: FIS Snowboard Slopestyle and Halfpipe World Cups come to Canada Olympic Park! With the world’s top slopestyle and halfpipe snowboard stars present, it is a week of high flying action.

Family skating: located at Chinook Blast Hub

And more to come!

Be sure to check out the other programming pieces, including Community Pop-Ups, culture, dance performance, installation, live music, night market, sport, talks, theatre and more.

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January 28, 2023

Annual Robbie Burns’ Night

Polish Canadian Club, 3015 15th St. N.E.

Time:
Doors open: 5:00 p.m.
Programme begins: 5:30 p.m.

Cost:
$55 member
$70 non-member
Ticket prices include a full buffet dinner, entertainment and dance.

A salute to Robbie Burns and all things Scottish. Join in with the St. Andrew-Caledonian Society of Calgary at their annual salute to Robbie Burns. Come and celebrate all things Scottish with roast beef, neeps, tatties and lots of haggis!
Featuring a full buffet dinner, entertainment and Scottish Country Dancing with The Address to the Haggis, Immortal Memory, Toast and reply to the lassies, Highland dancers, Society Choir, Pipers, and a Scottish Country Dance with live music!
The Society was initially formed as the St. Andrew's Society of Calgary on November 21, 1884. It was incorporated as a non-profit society in Alberta on November 23, 1923 and was officially amalgamated with the Caledonian Club of Calgary in 1952. The Society also held the first Burns Dinner in Calgary, 25 January 1886.

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February 2023

February TBD 2023

Alberta Beer Festivals present Brew Ed.

Brewer's Apprentice, N3 448 8 Ave. S.E.

6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. each class

Registration: $165
Includes all four "classes" including beer and brewery tour. Registration can be bought as a gift to use in any month in 2023.

Alberta Beer Festivals has always been about beer education. In order to continue that practise, they have created Brew Ed. (formerly Beer School), a four-part course that will cover all aspects about beer. Intimidated by the number of beers available and would like to know more about different beer styles? Are you currently employed or thinking about working in the restaurant service or alcohol retail industry? Do you plan to take the Cicerone Certification Program or want to learn more about the Beer Judge Certification Program?
Intent on becoming a home brewer, but would like to know what varieties to brew? Or, simply, you just like beer and would like to know more about it? If you answered yes to any of the above, then Brew Ed is for you.

Each class of 10 people (maximum) will run approximately three hours and will cover a different topic such as the history of beer styles, how beer is made, and get up and personal with beer’s different ingredients. We will study beer’s characteristics and components, what makes a good beer, and even learn how to judge a beer. You’ll also learn a bit about beer packaging, glassware and home brewing. Lastly, we will also look at some food and beer pairings and talk about cooking with beer. Approximately a dozen beers will be sampled each class, so you’ll see and taste the difference between the different beer styles. The final class will be a “field trip” to one of Calgary’s breweries, where the “students” can see how beer is made first hand. And note: there will be NO final exam!In addition to learning about the world’s most popular alcoholic beverage in an educational yet fun “classroom” you will:
- Receive your own Growler
- Try some surprise beers
- Be eligible to judge and/or steward at Calgary International Beerfest in May 2023, which includes free admission to the show. Details will be explained in “class”.

So register for Calgary’s most comprehensive beer learning experience today, before all the spots fill up! The next session will begin in February 2023.

Note: You must be 18 years or older to register.Click here to see the Course Outline.

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February 1-28, 2023

EXPOSURE 2023: Alberta's Photography Festival

Various Locations in Calgary, Banff, Canmore, Frank, and Edmonton

Exposure Photography Festival Launch Party
February 2, 5:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Contemporary Calgary, 701 11 Street S.W.
Join in at Contemporary Calgary for the launch of the nineteenth edition of the Exposure Photography Festival! Explore the galleries, join the YYC/LRT workshop, jump in The Film Lab's photo booth, connect with Antyx Community Arts Hip-Hop Club, enjoy thoughtfully crafted beverages by Sugar Water Bar, international cuisines by Healthy Baby and music by HOT SAUCE BOOGIE.
FREE

List of Events in Calgary and Banff click here

List of Exhibitions in Calgary, Banff, Canmore, Frank, and Edmonton click here

Exposure plays a pivotal role in arts programming in photography in the City of Calgary and throughout Alberta. Each year Exposure introduces exciting new programming that extends its reach and visibility and draws attention to Calgary and Alberta as the site of an active, growing, creative community in the field of photography.
The annual Exposure Photography Festival presents exhibitions that showcase photographic work by internationally renowned practitioners, alongside emerging and established talent from Alberta. The festival provides an exciting, innovative meeting place for photographers and art lovers to connect with one another, along with curators and photography professionals from around the world. Exposure is inclusive and participatory, a collaboration amongst members of the photographic community. Recent festivals have received over 900,000+ visits from Exposure’s community of local and international, arts and non-arts engaged individuals and audience members. The festival brings people together to celebrate photography and Alberta’s thriving creative communities.
Established in 2004, the Calgary/Banff Photography Society, the organization that produces Exposure, is a registered non-profit run by an enthusiastic Board of Directors who are devoted to photography.

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February 4, 2023

Sien Lok Society of Calgary's Chinese New Year Gala & Fundraiser

Regency Palace Seafood Restaurant, Third Floor, 328 Centre Street S.E.

Reception & Cocktails: 5:30 p.m.
Dinner & Entertainment: 7:15 p.m.
Dance and live band: 9:00 p.m.

Cost: $68/person

Join in on February 4th in the heart of Chinatown District in Calgary, to celebrate the 54th Annual Chinese New Year Gala & Fundraiser to welcome the "Year of the Rabbit" with the Sien Lok Society of Calgary.
As one of Chinatown's premiere Chinese New Years event, this cultural experience will include a traditional Chinese cuisine (10 courses), cultural performances such as Chinese Lions Dance, Classical Chinese Orchestra and much more, followed by dancing accompanied by live music.
The following are years of the Rabbit: 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011, 2023, 2035.
Sien Lok Society of Calgary's vision is to have a community where lives are touched, enriched and refreshed thought rich ties to our culturally diverse communities. To accomplish this vision, they develop and participate in cultural preservation and promotional activities for those effected by or interested in, Canadian Chinese culture.
They continue to embark on new projects to honour the presence of Chinese culture in Calgary's social fabric through benevolent activities. The Annual Chinese New Year Celebration Gala is an event that showcases Chinese traditions and culture to advance and promote Chinese Canadian heritage as well as raise funds for other projects.

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February 6-12, 2023

Snow Rodeo FIS Snowboard Slopestyle and Halfpipe World Cups

WinSport Canada Olympic Park, 88 Canada Olympic Road S.W.

Schedule:
Thursday February 9
Halfpipe Qualifications - Women's: 9:00 a.m.-11:10 a.m.
Halfpipe Qualifications - Men's: 11:15 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Friday February 10
Slopestyle Qualifications - Men's: 8:45 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Halfpipe Finals - Men's & Women's: 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

Saturday February 11
Snowboard Slopestyle Qualifications - Women's: 8:50 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Snowboard Slopestyle Qualifications - Men's: 12:05 p.m.-2:00 p.m.

Sunday February 12
Slopestyle Finals - Women's: 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Slopestyle Finals - Men's: 12:00 p.m.-1:10 p.m.

Free Admission

Calgary is home to the best rodeos on earth and the Snow Rodeo is no exception
February 6-12 will see the Snow Rodeo return to Calgary, Alberta. For its third instalment, the event hosts both a FIS Snowboard Slopestyle World Cup and a FIS Snowboard Halfpipe World Cup. At Winsport's XL parks, the best riders in the world will compete for cash prizes and points towards world ranking and Olympic qualification in a weeklong festival of style and acrobatic trickery.
The Canadian team comes off the back of another highly successful Olympics with multiple medals and outstanding performances from our riders in both men’s and women’s Slopestyle. Among the younger ranks, there is strong depth of talent including a Junior World Champion and new faces that will bring the fight to established riders.

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February 9-12, 2023

Block Heater

Various locations in Downtown, Inglewood and the East Village

Schedule:
Thursday - February 9: 7:00 p.m.-10:40 p.m.
Friday - February 10: 7:00 p.m.-11:55 p.m.
Saturday - February 11: 12:00 p.m.-11:55 p.m.
Sunday - February 12: 12:10 p.m.-10:45 p.m.
Full schedule here

Tickets:
Thursday evening: $30
Friday evening: $30-$35
Saturday afternoon: $20
Saturday evening: $35
Sunday afternoon: $42.90-$55.50
Sunday evening: $42.90-$55.50

Listen, winters in Calgary can be pretty dark and lonesome. But get ready for the perfect cozy weekend to get your musical engines revving. Indoors and outdoors, downtown and just over the river: Block Heater is the family-friendly musical escape you've been waiting for.
February 9-12 marks the 8th iteration of the Calgary Folk Music Festival’s annual winter ritual Block Heater, powered by ATB. Featuring 32 artists and 13 events happening in the heart of Calgary’s Downtown, Inglewood and East Village. From February 9-12, choose your own adventure at diverse Inglewood and downtown venues. Wave your hands in the air at The Palace Theatre, enjoy a glass of wine at The Ironwood, let the lyrics envelop you at Central United Church, dance or chill with friends at The Horizon Heating stage at Festival Hall, skate and groove at Olympic Plaza. Block Heater will recharge your soul with shows for every taste and vibe, filled with independent artists from our backyard and the globe.
On Sunday February 12, the beautiful Jack Singer Concert Hall hosts the Festival, with two separate events. The afternoon event features the folk-forward art-pop of Benjamin Longman, the unsettling and intimate and Julie Doiron and her fragile folk and gregarious garage sounds, Hawksley Workman’s fearlessly whimsical musical mind and neo-traditional, Grammy-nominated duo The Milk Carton Kids The evening event features the colourful old fashioned-meets-new bluegrass of Amy Nelson, the driving melodic landscapes of Oji-Cree creator Aysanabee, Heartless Bastards entrancing sly hooks and cacophonic crescendos and The Jayhawks blend of impeccable playing and honeyed harmonies

Artists include:
Abigail Lapell
Amy Nelson
Aysanabee
Benjamin Longman
CELL7
Clerel
Cold Specks
Damien Jurado
The Deep Dark Woods
Deicha and the VuDudes
Elliott BROOD
Hawksley Workman
Hayden
Heartless Bastards
The Jayhawks
Jesca Hoop
Julie Doiron
K-Riz
Kid Koala x Lealani
Lindy Vopnfjörd
Luca Fogale
Margaret Glaspy
Mick Flannery
The Milk Carton Kids
OMBIIGIZI
Pierre Kwenders
Sinzere & The Tribe
Sister Ray
Steven Taetz
Vailhalen
The Visitors
ZENON +
and more

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February 10, 2023

Chinese New Year Gala Year of the Rabbit

Regency Palace Seafood Restaurant, Third Floor, 328 Centre Street S.E.

Time:
5:30 p.m. Champagne Reception
6:30 p.m. Lion Dance and program begins
7:00 p.m. Traditional 10 course Chinese meal is served
9:30 p.m. Live band performance

Tickets: $98 for members, $128 for non-members

The Hong Kong Canada Business Association (HKCBA) Calgary will host the premier Chinese New Year celebration in Calgary. Without a doubt, Hong Kong is the most dynamic platform for doing business in mainland China and the Asia-Pacific region. HKCBA provides an effective forum from which these multilateral business relationships and connections can be promoted and expanded.
Each year HKCBA Calgary hosts a Chinese New Year Gala, with over 500 guests from the business community. It is an excellent opportunity to celebrate, connect and network with HKCBA members, government and business representatives. The evening will include a 10-course traditional Chinese dinner, lion dance, silent auction, draw & raffle prizes, as well as entertainment.
HKCBA Calgary also takes this annual opportunity to award scholarships to 4 deserving students from Mount Royal University and the University of Calgary. This fundraising event is all-inclusive with proceeds going to student scholarships and the ongoing work of the HKCBA.

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February 10-12, 2023

The Jasper Beer & Spirits Festival

The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, 1 Old Lodge Road, Jasper, Alberta

Schedule
Friday:
Grand Tasting Evening Event: 6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.

Saturday:
Grand Tasting Evening Event: 6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
Includes all beer and spirit samples, as well as amazing food prepared by Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge’s world-class chefs
Shuttle service – to and from Jasper Brewing Co. BrewPub in downtown Jasper to Jasper Park Lodge
Welcome Reception from 5:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m. in the Great Hall
Tickets Grand Tasting Evening Event: $99.99

Sunday:
10:00 a.m. Breakfast
11:00 a.m. Awards Ceremonies
4:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.: Super Bowl Party

Reservations:
$649 Weekend VIP Retreat Package
Package Includes:
- Two Nights Accommodation
- Welcome Amenity
- Friday Evening Dinner & Festival #1
- Saturday Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Festival #2
- Sunday Brunch
- Beer Tasting, Sessions & Seminars
- Gratuities
Extend your stay for the Super Bowl Sunday on February 12 for $85
- Super Bowl Viewing Party
- Super Bowl Snacks
- Prizes
- Alcoholic Beverages are not included

Your mountain adventure awaits! The Jasper Beer & Spirits Festival, hosted at the world-renowned Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, is unlike any beer festival experience in the world. Think of it as part beer/spirit festival, part intriguing story-time seminars, and part wilderness adventure.
Each evening of the 2 night festival will feature a different line up of tantalizing craft beers and spirits to sample, as well as succulent foods prepared by the amazing chefs at JPL! During the day, listen to passionate stories from some of the top brewers and distillers in the world plus other amazing guests. Think of the Summit like the League of Super Heroes, but more chill, with brewer/distiller super powers, and way, way, way more beards.
The Jasper Beer & Spirits Festival is a unique mountain retreat. Those who experience it will want to keep it secret, so you’ll need to be there to discover what this mountain adventure holds in store for you!

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February 10-12, 2023

Calgary Boat & Outdoors Show

BMO Centre, Stampede Park

Hours:
Friday, 10:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.
Saturday, 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
Sunday, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Admission:
Adult: $15.00
Junior (Ages 13-18): $11.00
Senior (65+): $11.00
Under 13: FREE when accompanied by an adult
Family $40.00 (2 Adults & 2 Juniors)

Southern Alberta’s BIGGEST Boat & Outdoors Show.
The Calgary Boat & Outdoors Show features boats of all sizes, marine accessories, fishing, camping and hunting gear, outfitters, fishing guides and lodges, destination travel locations, ATV’s and a variety of other outdoor related products and services. Take in the entertainment by some of Canada’s most prominent Outdoorsmen and Outdoorswomen on the Outdoor Stage. Kids can try their hand at “catch and release” fishing at the Kid’s Trout Fishing Pond or test their hunting and fishing skills at the numerous simulators located in the Alberta Hunter Education Instructors’ Association (AHEIA) area. And don’t forget to take the unique opportunity to interact with rare and endangered birds of prey. With over 175 exhibitors, you are sure to find something that appeals to every member of your family. Be sure to bring your kids around to see all the show features at this year's event.
Get outfitted for the great outdoors at the Calgary Boat & Outdoor Show. This is the place to get excited, inspired, and make deals on everything you need. You can look forward to seeing the latest products in the following categories and more! With over 150 exhibitors all under one roof attendees can shop, learn, and be entertained.
Fishing: A classic portion of the Calgary show. The presentations, products, and special features you know & love will be back for 2023!
Hunting: Right on target! Gear, firearms, archery equipment, taxidermy, guiding and outfitters – plus all the accessories to make your hunting season run smoothly.
Boating: The Water is Waiting! The Calgary Boat & Outdoor show is a premiere selling venue for Alberta’s recreational boating industry. We bring together a variety of brands from across Alberta under one roof, for everyone who’s excited to get on the water.
Camping: Whether you’re a first-time camper or seasoned RV’er, get face to face with the latest gear and units from a variety of brands.
Fly Fishing: The Calgary Boat and Outdoors Show already has the key audience for this demographic, and the show is placed in the middle of some of the most sought-after fly-fishing waterways in the entire world!
Cabin and Cottage Lifestyle: Everything related to your home away from home! All the products to make life at the cabin on the lake complete.
NEW! Digital Marketplace: This year they will offer a way to continue to connect with exhibitors following the event. Need to follow up? Need a quote? You can connect with them directly on our Digital Marketplace that goes online following the live event for 2 weeks. Continue to connect and support local online.

2023 Calgary Boat & Outdoors Show Stage Lineup
Friday, February 10th, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. MARIO FRIENDY. 5 Keys to Successful Waterfowl Hunting
2:00 p.m. Jason Rosadiuk. Boating Safety: Canadian Laws and Regulations
3:00 p.m. Mike Dolmage. NRS Slipstream Fishing Watercraft
4:00 p.m. Wes David. Where to & How to Locate Walleye & Trigger Bites
5:00 p.m. Josh Nugent. Taking the Intimidation Out of Fly Fishing.

Saturday, February 11th, 10:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m.
12:00 p.m. Josh Nugent. Targeting Pike on the Fly.
1:00 p.m. Wes David. Where to & How to Locate Walleye & Trigger Bites
2:00 p.m. Jason Rosadiuk. Boating Safety: Canadian Laws and Regulations
3:00 p.m. MARIO FRIENDY. 5 Keys to Successful Waterfowl Hunting
4:00 p.m. Mike Dolmage. NRS Slipstream Fishing Watercraft

Sunday, February 12th, 10:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
11:00 a.m. Wes David. Where to & How to Locate Walleye & Trigger Bites
12:00 p.m. MARIO FRIENDY. 5 Keys to Successful Waterfowl Hunting
1:00 p.m. Mike Dolmage. NRS Slipstream Fishing Watercraft
1:30 p.m. “Shop the Show” $1000 Giveaway.
2:00 p.m. Josh Nugent. Taking the Intimidation Out of Fly Fishing
2:30 p.m. Jason Rosadiuk. Boating Safety: Canadian Laws and Regulations

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February 10-14, 2023

Valentine's Day Events

Various Locations

Try something different for Valentine's Day. A list of unique events is found here.

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February 17-18, 2023

Winefest Calgary

BMO Centre, Hall D, Stampede Park

Friday, February 17, 7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
Saturday, February 18:
Afternoon Session: 2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Evening Session: 7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.

Regular Ticket:
Friday Evening Session - $122
Saturday Afternoon Session - $115
Saturday Evening Session - $122
Corporate/Group Rate: Special ticket discounts are available for Corporate/Group orders of 10 or more tickets.
Tickets include an all-inclusive sampling of wines, hors d’oeuvres, and a take-home wine glass.

With an array of over 300 wines of varying styles and flavours and a range of delicious hors d’oeuvres, there is something for everyone at Winefest. Enjoy a variety of red, white, port, sparkling, and dessert wines (and more) from the world’s most celebrated wine regions, and pair them with a selection of sweet and savoury decadent bites.
Winefest is an opportunity to sample and find your new favourite drink. Learn about the wine you’re drinking, discover pairings with mouth-watering bites, and indulge your senses in one of the most anticipated events of the year. Winefest is the ultimate event for wine lovers, and is the perfect group outing or unique date idea; an amazing gift for a loved one or a chance to treat yourself.

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February 18, 2023

The Beltline Bonspiel

Lougheed House, 707 13 Avenue S.W.

11:00 a.m-5:00 p.m.

There is room for a limited number of community and corporate teams of four people to participate in the 12-team friendly bonspiel to compete for the glory of the 1915 Brewery Trophy.
Enter a Community Team: $25 per team
Enter a Corporate Team : $250 per team

The Beltline Bonspiel is a FREE, family-friendly event with free admission to the Lougheed House.

In 1915, the Calgary Brewing and Malting Company (1892-1961) established the Brewery Trophy for curling. Honour that tradition by not only seeing the awarding the historic trophy at the Beltline Bonspiel but also by celebrating local craft beer in the family-friendly rinkside beer garden featuring local Beltline breweries Inner City Brewing and Last Best Brewing & Distilling. Warm up by the fire pits and enjoy some of Calgary's finest craft beers and DJs.
The one day festival brings together local Calgary teams to compete in a friendly outdoor curling tournament with the backdrop of the historic Lougheed House, live music, delicious local food and beer, and entertainment for all ages. Since its inception as the first outdoor curling tournament in Calgary in over 100 years, it brings Calgarians together for a truly unique winter experience.

Activities
- Local Craft Beer Garden - delicious local beer rinkside from local breweries
- Firepits all around to keep you warm,
- Calgary's premier East African food truck bringing something new and amazing to the food truck scene - samosas, fried cassava, beef mishkaki, butter chicken poutine and more delicious dishes.
- Rinkside Stage - live music & DJs spinning tracks all day long.
- Bonspiel Tourney - watch local community & corporate teams compete for the coveted 1915 Brewery Trophy.
- Family-Friendly curling - everyone is invited to try their hand at curling in between the action, kids too!

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February 23-26, 2023

Calgary Home & Garden Show

BMO Centre Halls D, E and F, Stampede Park

Thursday, Noon-9:00 p.m.
Friday, Noon-9:00 p.m.
Saturday, 10:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.
Sunday, 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

Admission:
Adults (13+): $16.00
Adult (13+) Half Day Ticket (after 4:00 p.m.): $8
Seniors (60+): $11.00
Children 12 and under: FREE

The Calgary Home + Garden Show is a vibrant marketplace where you can shop for home-related products and services, experience stunning displays to help inspire your next home project, connect with industry experts, and enjoy informative presentations from renowned local and international home professionals. With experts offering great products and ideas for landscaping, decorating and renovating your home, there’s real advice, real inspiration and real experts at every turn.
Whether you’re joining in at Stampede Park with a specific project in mind or just looking for some inspiration, local home professionals have you covered. With 400+ booths to explore and several unique feature displays to enjoy, this is a valuable event for all Calgary homeowners. The Calgary Home + Garden Show is the most trusted resource for every home improvement project, inside and out.

Features:
Iteone Landscape Supply presents Backyard Wars
The Greener Side presented By Do Your Part Refillery
The Watermark Shop
Help Desk

Celebrity Speakers:
TBA

Home & Garden Stage:
Christina Dennis, The DIY Mommy
Emma Terrell, The Urban Botanist
Neil Harding, Sleep Country Canada
Randy Spracklin, HGTV Canada Series Rock Solid Builds
Lee Martineau, Grow Doug

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February 24-25, 2023

Ethnik Festival of Arts & Culture 2023

TELUS Convention Centre, 136 8 Ave. S.E. and Carya Village Commons, 610 8 Ave. S.E.

February 24th – Calgary Food War
Starts at Noon
Taking place at the Village Commons in East Village is our pre-festival activation. This is the official kick-off of the festival where 4 notable Calgarians will be in a cooking competition to be presided over by Canada’s Top Celebrity Chef and Host on National T.V. in the person of Chef Roger Mooking. Other local artists will be performing to the delight of the audience. Limited seating is available.

February 25th – Main Festival Day
12:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Taking place at the TELUS Convention center in downtown Calgary is the main festival activities from 12 noon to 6 pm. Featuring local and international talents/ acts presenting various forms of artistic and cultural presentations.

Tickets: $25
A single ticket grants participants access to the 2 days of festivities so keep your tickets to gain access to these events. Free entrance for children ages 12 and below.

Alberta's Premier Black History Month Celebration.
The Annual Ethnik Festival of Arts and Culture is the premier, all-inclusive flagship festival of Ethnik Festivals Association. It is part of the celebration of Black History (Excellence) in the Month of February each year. Members of the Afro-Canadian/ Caribbean communities come together to celebrate diversity, and inclusivity and share their vibrant cultural traditions with other communities from across Canada. Our goal is to promote leadership and inform and inspire younger generations to express genuine versions of themselves through the lens of Afro-Canadian and many other world art traditions.
The 2023 edition will be a display of creative genius from artists in Calgary, other parts of Canada, and around the world to the viewing pleasure of audiences online across the globe. More so, festival participants get to win lots of consolation prizes during the festival quiz competition

Featuring notable performances from:
– Alison Hinds – Caribbean Queen of Soca Music
– Donald Ray Johnson – Grammy Award Winner
– Samini – Ghanian Hip-Hop Sensation
– Roger Mooking – Celebrity Chef and Host – Man, Fire, Food
Other local talents are; Wakefield Brewster, Titilope Sonuga, Rondel Roberts, KtheChosen, Kdenk, Perpetual Atife, Harp Angel, Robson Maurice, Sabrina Naz, Calgary Police Diversity Group, Carifest Dancers, Afro Canadian & Caribbean Community Associations, Diversity Performing Club of Calgary, and many more.

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February 24-25, 2023

Winefest Edmonton

Edmonton Convention Centre, Hall D, 9797 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta

Friday, February 24: 7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
Saturday, February 25:
Afternoon Session: 2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Evening Session: 7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.

Ticket Prices:
Regular Ticket: Friday Evening Session - $122
Saturday Afternoon Session - $115
Saturday Evening Session - $122
Corporate/Group Rate: Special ticket discounts are available for Corporate/Group orders of 10 or more tickets.

Swirl, sip and savour at Winefest – one ticket includes an all-inclusive sampling of wines from all over the world and an array of delectable hors d'oeuvres. Note that tickets are valid for one session only.
Winefest Edmonton invites you to indulge among hundreds of wines in all styles and flavours! One ticket includes all-inclusive sampling of wines, hors d'oeuvres and a take-home wine glass. Guests will enjoy a variety of red, white, port, sparkling, and dessert wines from the world's most celebrated wine regions, and a selection of sweet and savoury decadent bites.
Attendees can take advantage of an onsite Sobeys Liquor and Safeway Wine & Spirits store to purchase their favourite finds to enjoy at home. Also included in ticket prices is a Tasting Notebook and complimentary wine glass. With three different tasting sessions, there’s a time and date for everyone! Tickets on sale now, so be sure to visit the website to take advantage of Early Bird Ticket prices and check out the menu.

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