Epicurean Calgary

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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AN UPDATE ON EVENTS AFFECTED BY COVID-19:
ALMOST ALL EVENTS HAVE BEEN POSTPONED INDEFINITELY, OR TO A SPECIFIC FUTURE DATE, OR HAVE BEEN CANCELLED COMPLETELY. SOME CHARITY EVENTS STILL HAVE A VIRTUAL SILENT AUCTION OR OTHER COMPONENT YOU MAY DONATE TO, SO PLEASE SUPPORT THEM IF YOU CAN. INFORMATION ON EACH EVENT IS AS ACCURATE AS POSSIBLE.

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Concerts and Special Events:

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October-December 2020

Fall Festivals

2021
January 2021
January 20-31
Ice Magic Festival (Lake Louise, Alberta)
SnowDays (Banff National Park, Alberta)
TRIBUTE Craft Spirits Celebration (Banff National Park, Alberta)

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

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October-December 2020

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

Various Locations

November 2020
November 1-December 10
CUPS Christmas Wreath Campaign

November 25-December 31
HoHoHoliday 5k - Virtual Edition

December 2020
December 5-12
Santa Shuffle Fun Run & Elf Walk (VIRTUAL)

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

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September 2020

September 8-December 8, 2020

Wordfest 25@25

Online

Every Tuesday night between September 8 and December 8

Passes:
All-Access Pass: $99
- Access to all 13 online events on the evening they are broadcast, as well as on-demand viewing after the event.
- A personalized treat from a past Wordfest author
- 25% discount at Owl’s Nest and Shelf Life if you purchase five of the 2020 books selected by each author, or a book from the authors’ back lists.
All-Access Pass + 25@25 Limited Edition Book: $125
- Access to all 13 online events on the evening they are broadcast, as well as on-demand viewing
- A personalized treat from a past Wordfest author
- 25% discount at Owl’s Nest and Shelf Life if you purchase five of the 2020 books selected by each author, or a book from the authors’ back lists.
- A limited-edition copy of Wordfests 25@25 book, featuring specially commissioned portrait illustrations for each author and written contributions from each author, celebrating this extraordinary collection of authors for Wordfest’s 25th anniversary. The artists creating the “likenesses” are, like the authors, amongst Canada’s best.
Single tickets: $15
Will be made available online seven days before each event, as the author pairings are announced

Wordfest is turning 25 this year and they were planning an ambitious live festival in September to celebrate the anniversary, featuring 25 authors in 25 events. But everything is different now. So they’ve decided to try something different. Something that could ONLY happen online.
They started with a question: Who? Whose turn should it be in the spotlight? Who can blow it all up? Who can pull us back together? It is no longer about one voice, one vision, one curator, one way forward. We’re in this together.
Imagine, instead, that they create something different:  a series of genuine connections that add up to a kind of daisy chain. A daisy chain of 13 weekly online events – authentic, unexpected author pairings – every Tuesday night between September 8 and December 8.
Who to invite? Who to pair? Wordfest put the invitations – the Daisy, if you will – into the hands of Wordfest’s most beloved alumni (who also happen to Canada’s tastiest writers) and asked them who they most wanted to connect with on a virtual stage. It could be someone emerging. A peer who deserves the spotlight. Someone they just like talking to. Or an author they’ve never met, but whose work has stuck with them.
All of the authors’ choices have been so deliciously inspired that each one blew will blow your mind. But here’s the fun part: you won’t know who is appearing until one week before they take the virtual stage at Wordfest.com. At the end of every Tuesday event, the authors will reveal the names of the next authors that will be following them in the Daisy Chain.

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November 2020

November 1, 2020- January 17, 2021

Holiday Season Events

Various Locations

Click here to go to The Holiday Season Events Page for a listing of Parties, Arts and Craft Fairs, Light Festivals, traditional Christmas cultural events, and more.
More events to be added.

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November 24, December 1, 8, 15, 2020

Alberta Beer Festivals present Brew Ed. (POSTPONED)

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 2021.

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
- Be eligible to win some beer swag
- Try some surprise beers
- Be eligible to judge and/or steward at Calgary International Beerfest in May 2021, 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 January 2021. Note: You must be 18 years or older to register.

Click here to see Course Outline.

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November 25-December 1, 2020

CUFF.Docs 2020 (ONLINE)

Online only

Schedule:
In Cinema (CANCELLED)
Wednesday November 25
7:00 p.m. Zappa (only in cinema)

Thursday, November 26
6:30 p.m. For Madmen Only: The Stories Of Del Close
9:15 p.m. He Dreams Of Giants

Friday, November 27
6:30 p.m. Insert Coin
9:45 p.m. Lovemobil

Saturday, November 28
11:00 a.m. Shorts: Reality Bites
2:00 p.m. Spidermable - A Real Life Superhero Story (only in cinema)
5:30 p.m. Cured with special guest
8:00 p.m. The Last Villains, Mad Dog & The Butchers with special guest

Sunday, November 29
11:00 a.m. Truth Or Consequences
2:00 p.m. No Visible Trauma
5:00 p.m. Tiny Tim: King For A Day
7:30 p.m. Enemies Of The State   
All above (except where noted) are also online November 25-December 1
Following the Government of Alberta announcement on November 24 about new COVID-19 restrictions, the Calgary Underground Film Festival has made the necessary decision to cancel all in-cinema CUFF.Docs Documentary Film Festival screenings scheduled to take place at Globe Cinema from November 25-29.

Stream Online Only November 25-December 1
Clapboard Jungle
Flint: Who Can You Trust?
Morgana
Prayer For A Lost Mitten
Shorts: GIRAF Curated Animated Docs
Stalking Chernobyl - Exploration After Apocalypse

Tickets:
$10 Regular
$8 CUFF Members, Seniors & Students

Watch In-Cinema + Online
$40 Multi-Pack (5 tickets)
$89 Full Festival Pass (all films)

Stream Online Only
$69 Single Pass
$99 Family Pass

CUFF.Docs Documentary Film Festival showcases the best in non-fiction films. The event presented by the Calgary Underground Film Festival screens 18 full-length features, as well as shorts, varying in subject, style and genres within the art form. The 8th annual event runs November 25-December 1 and will take place online and at Globe Cinema.
From November 25–December 1 CUFF takes over the Globe Cinema and the interwebs to present the 8th CUFF.Docs Documentary Film Festival. What started as an offshoot of the main fest, is continuing to grow, with this year's lineup consisting of 18 features and 2 shorts packages. The hybrid festival will feature 13 in-cinema screenings between November 25-29, plus additional films available online to stream for the full duration of the festival.
CUFF.Docs is the perfect place for anyone with intrigue and interest in factual content. They bring guests with the films, and plan for a unique CUFF-experience with the festival, and the films they present. They aim to promote art and encourage dialogue.
At CUFF.Docs, the quality of the film is what matters most; they don't book films to make political statements or advocate for particular issues. Instead, they hope to present a range of films that both confirm and challenge beliefs, promoting a sense of wonder and a healthy skepticism, and above all, that continue to advance the medium of documentary filmmaking.
The Calgary Underground Film Festival loves supporting independent film, and with a great team and passionate supporters, they elevate Calgary's cultural landscape.

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November 28-December 6, 2020

Lake Louise FIS World Cup (CANCELLED)

The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise and The Lake Louise Ski Area, Lake Louise, Alberta

Men's Weekend
Ladies's Weekend

Ticket Options: TBA

After several months of discussion, the 2020/21 North American alpine ski racing tour will be realigned at existing technical and speed race venues in Europe. This was a unified decision between the FIS, Winterstart Events Ltd. and  Lake Louise Race Organizing Committee, the Canadian Snowsports Association, U.S. Ski & Snowboard and the local organizing committees including Vail/Beaver Creek (CO) and Killington (VT) for the safety and well-being of all stakeholders. The collaborative effort in reaching this decision stems from the FIS objective to protect the health and welfare of all participants to the best extent possible. The realignment of the North American races caters to this goal by focusing on athlete safety, reducing travel and providing competitors with a detailed competition calendar. All parties jointly agreed to make this decision early to give ample time to adjust race calendars during this next month before the FIS Technical Committee Meetings in late September.
The Lake Louise Audi FIS Ski World Cup will be back on track next year! The Audi FIS Ski World Cup is calendared at Lake Louise in 2021. The planning begins now to ensure a safe return for everyone.

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November 30-December 4, 2020

Buildex Alberta (ONLINE)

Virtual

Tradeshow Hours:         
Monday, November 30: 11:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.
Tuesday, December 1: 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Wednesday, December 2: 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Thursday, December 3: 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Friday, December 4: 7:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.

Virtual Event Pass:
Virtual EXPO Pass: FREE
All Access Pass (includes all sessions): $150
Add-Ons: FREE-$105

BUILDEX is Alberta’s largest business-to-business event connecting the entire building industry. By uniting architecture, engineering, construction, interior design, property management and related professions, BUILDEX provides a unique platform that is a driver of innovation and industry progress.
For 2020, the event will be delivered 100% virtually as part of Buildings Week, brought to you by The Buildings Show and BUILDEX Alberta. This national platform will virtually connect more than 70,000 design, construction and real estate professionals across Canada.
Alberta’s building industry will now have access to over 100 professionally accredited, educational seminars and extensive networking, as well as a new and innovative virtual tradeshow marketplace. You can expect all the benefits of a live show, plus innovative features not possible from an in-person event. Additionally, the virtual experience will be enhanced through AI-driven matchmaking and on-demand access to content, accessible anywhere through mobile or desktop.
Centred around the theme of Reconnecting, Supporting and Energizing Industry, BUILDEX remains committed to Alberta’s building industry and providing a platform that will be a driver and facilitator of industry progress.
Buildings Week brings together five key events in Canada’s building industry calendar: BUILDEX Alberta, Construct Canada, PM Expo, Homebuilder & Renovator Expo and World of Concrete Toronto Pavilion. This unification has enabled them to develop a powerful online platform for the benefit of attendees, sponsors, speakers and exhibitors.

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December 2020

December 26, 2020-January 1, 2021

Mac's Midget Tournament (CANCELLED)

Various Arenas

Games begin at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, December 26
9:00 a.m. Friday, December 27 - Monday, December 30
Last game ech day is 8:00 p.m. except Monday which is 2:30 p.m.

Playoffs Tuesday, December 31
Championship Final on January 1

Tournament Passes:
Adults: $45.00
Seniors/Students: $40.00
Day Passes: Adults: $10.00
Seniors/Students: $9.00
Children under 12 years old (accompanied by an adult): Free

The 2020-21 edition of the Mac's Midget Tournament will not be held this year.
The 42nd annual Mac's Tournament was held in Calgary from December 26, 2019 to January 1, 2020. Match games are played at several Calgary arenas with the Max Bell Centre being the primary facility. Games are also held at Father David Bauer Olympic Arena and Flames Community Arenas. Championship games are played at The Scotiabank Saddledome. The Tournament features 25 of the top male midget teams from across Canada, the U.S. and Europe placed in 5 Divisions. Three wildcard teams will join the winner of each pool in the playoffs.
The championship game has been held in front of as many as 10,000 spectators, while tournament games see as many as 3,000 fans per game; the largest crowds many of the players will have played in front of at that point of their careers. Overall, the tournament draws as many as 100,000 spectators over seven days.

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2021

January 2021

January 20-31, 2021

Ice Magic Festival

Lake Louise Station Restaurant, 200 Sentinel Drive, Lake Louise, Alberta

9:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. daily

Monday to Thursdays are free carving viewing.
Visit the finished sculptures mid-week for free and create fond memories of Lake Louise with no crowds, ample parking, and better photo opportunities.
The event is free to the public mid-week and no ticket or reservation is required to visit the ice carving and sculpture site.

Fridays to Sundays are ticketed viewing.
Plan ahead to ensure a seamless and enjoyable visit to Ice Magic on weekends.
The event is ticketed on weekends for your comfort and safety. Tickets are required for entry to the event and must be pre-purchased online in advance.
Tickets are $10 per adult; $5 per child between 12-18 years of age; and free for children under 12 (must still book a ticket).

The Ice Magic International Ice Carving Competition is a perfectly magical winter experience that awaits you in Lake Louise where ice serves as a fascinating medium of artistry and architectural design. Watch incredible ice carvings take shape under the precise hands of an all-Canadian cast of skilled artists.
Winter in Canada is something to celebrate! Watch the alpine town of Lake Louise come alive during the 12-day Ice Magic ice carving exhibition. Walk through a winter wonderland and explore the magnificent ice sculptures in the exciting new location at the Lake Louise Station Restaurant.

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January 20-31, 2021

SnowDays

Banff National Park, Alberta

The magical allure of Banff and Lake Louise is yours to discover. Alongside its world-class skiing and astounding wilderness, the essence of mountain culture comes to life during SnowDays, a vibrant winter festival in the heart of the Canadian Rockies. Warm up to winter with Ice Magic International Ice Carving Competition, the SnowDays Snow Sculptures Competition and Exhibition, exclusive culinary offerings, cozy après-ski culture, and the invigorating SnowDays Play Zone. This calendar of events will be the highlight of the season. Here, you’ll fall in love with the snowiest days of the year.

Snow Sculptures
A competition of mastery and an outdoor gallery of awesome size and grandeur transforms downtown Banff during the SnowDays festival. During the first days of the festival catch talented Canadian sculptors in action as they contour enormous blocks of snow into works of art competing for the coveted People’s Choice Award. Bundle up and follow the trail of snow sculptures throughout Banff from Banff Ave Square to the Banff Park Museum, Whyte Museum and finally to Bear Street.

SnowDays Play Zone
With exhilarating activities for all ages, SnowDays Play Zone is the spot to be on weekday evenings and weekends. Celebrate the joy of snow with a specially-designed activity area that encourages those of all sizes to engage in hands-on fun.

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January 20-31, 2021

TRIBUTE Craft Spirits Celebration

Banff National Park, Alberta

TRIBUTE Craft Spirits Celebration brings together the best craft distilleries from Alberta and British Columbia and showcases the vibrant local food scene in Banff and Lake Louise. Enjoy 12 days of special cocktail menus in local bars and restaurants. Participating locations will create and feature five cocktails made excusively from craft spirits.
Make a weekend of it and track your craft spirit journey on the Craft CocktailExpedition.

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