SPECIAL EVENTS
fri jan 12 to sun jan 14 Calgary Renovation Show Sarah Richardson of HGTV Canada is the headliner, but the main attraction might be the chance to get inspired advice from hundreds of renovation experts. At BMO Centre, Stampede Park. Friday, noon to 9 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. $5 - $12; children 12 and under, free. calgaryrenovationshow.com. sun jan 14 The Wedding Fair Calgary’s ultimate wedding planning event. At BMO Centre, Stampede Park. 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; fashion shows at noon and 3 p.m. $20 - $25. theweddingfair.ca. thur jan 18 Discovery Nights Learn more about the wildlife that make their home in Alberta at a reduced admission on the third Thursday of each month. At Bow Habitat Station, 1440 17A St. S.E. 5 p.m. $5. 403-297-6561, bowhabitat.alberta.ca. Late Night Thursday —The Art Of Writing Lyrics Featuring Selci Final public program of the extratextual exhibition. Stage show by Selci, which features dancers from Trip The Light contemporary dance crew (Calgary), visuals by artist Sebastian Jarmula (Calgary), and a stage installation she designed herself. At Contemporary Calgary, 117 8th Ave. S.W. 7 p.m. 403-770-1350, contemporarycalgary.com.
ongoing Off Cut Culture Club Saturdays. Pop-up series featuring an extended happy hour along with vendors in artistic disciplines such as photography, fashion, jewelry design, fine art, ceramics, leatherwork, woodwork and more. At The Nash and Off Cut, 925 11th St. S.E. 2-5 p.m. 403-984-3365, thenashyyc.com. upcoming Burns Nicht Friday, Jan. 19. Fundraising event with dinner, cash bar, silent auction and ceilidh dancing. At Confederation Park 55+ Activity Centre, 2212 13th St. N.W. 5:30 - 11 p.m. $45; children under 16, free. 403-289-4780, yycseniors.com. Intend Saturday, Jan. 20. Presented by Prana Yoga Festival and Yoga 4 Life. The first in a series of one-day yoga events offering something for yogis of all abilities. At Eighth Avenue Place. $45 - $65. youryogacollective.com. Stars and Spurs Gala Saturday, Jan. 20. Fundraiser for STARS Air Ambulance hosted by the Petroleum Services Association of Canada. The evening features a Champagne reception, dinner, live entertainment by Brett Kissel, raffles, a virtual reality experience as wells as live and silent auctions. At BMO Centre, Stampede Park. 5:30 - 11:30 p.m. $300. starsandspursgala.ca. The Bash Saturday, Jan. 20 and Sunday, Jan. 21. A boutique wedding show that features a lineup of trend-setting and innovative wedding creatives. At Hudson Event Space, 200 8th Ave. S.W. Saturday, 6-9 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. $31.25 - $41.25. 403-770-2275, thebash.ca. Singers of the Sacred Web Sundays, Jan. 21, Feb. 18 and March 18. Informal women’s group. In unison singing of the inspiring creation-based music of Carolyn McDade. At Unitarian Church, 1703 1st St. N.W. 2-4 p.m. diane.r.little@gmail.com. Burns’ Night Saturday, Jan. 27. Annual celebration of Scottish culture with full buffet dinner, entertainment and Scottish country dancing. At Polish Canadian Club, 3015 15th St. N.E. Doors, 5:30 p.m. $60. standrewcaledonian.ca.