SPECIAL EVENTS
sat jan 27 Burns’ Night 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. New Year! New You! Market Family-friendly event with a variety of exhibitors including craft, health, kids, apparel, gourmet cuisine, and more. jewelry, At Festival home Hall, décor, tech 1215 10th Ave. S.E. Noon to 6 p.m. nynymarketcalgary.eventbrite.ca. starting thur feb 1 Particle + Wave Media Arts Festival Until Saturday, Feb. 3. Presented by Emmedia. Three-day event featuring screenings, installations and live performances by local, national and international artists. At Emmedia Gallery & Production Society, 2005 10th Ave. S.W. 7 p.m. 403-263-2833, emmedia.ca. 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 Give Your Man a Hand Friday, Feb. 2. A gloves on gala for men’s health featuring a live band, silent auction and hors d’oeuvres and beverages from Hotel Arts. Proceeds from the Gloves on Gala will support the Women for Men’s health initiative at Calgary’s Prostate Cancer Centre. At Hotel Arts, 119 12th Ave. S.W. 7 p.m. $275. 403-266-4611, universe.com. WowFest Magic Spectacular! Friday, Feb. 2 to Sunday, Feb. 4. Starring Murray Hatfield and Teresa, voted “Canada’s Best Magicians” and appearing on TV’s “Penn and Teller: Fool Us” with fast and jaw-dropping impossible illusions, and a cast of entertaining and amazing magicians. At Orpheus Theatre, SAIT Campus Centre. $15. 403-909-8601, wowfestmagic.com. Calgary Health Show Saturday, Feb. 3 and Sunday, Feb. 4. Health products, services, experts, demonstrations, seminars and food sampling to help you on your journey to a healthy lifestyle. At BMO Centre, Stampede Park. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. $10 - $15. healthshows.com. CYO Waves of the Danube Fundraising Gala Saturday, Feb. 3. Evening of fine dining and music in support of the Calgary Youth Orchestra. Featuring door prizes, giveaways, silent auction,
artists and special guests. At Polish Canadian Cultural Centre, 3015 15th St. N.E. 5:30 p.m. $100. brownpapertickets.com. Kids Cooking for Kids Saturday, Feb. 3. Presented by Poppy Innovations, South Health Campus and Calgary Health Trust. Fundraiser in support of the Emergency Pediatric Pod at South Health Campus. This event will feature twelve kids cooking their very own chicken soup recipes, to be judged by a panel of local personalities. At Southcentre Mall, 100 Anderson Rd. S.E. Cooking, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; judging, 12:30 p.m.; public tasting, 1-3 p.m. calgaryhealthtrust.ca. What’s Up with Rodents? Wednesday, Feb. 7. Ever wonder what’s up with Alberta’s rodents? Discover together through staff and self-led, hands-on investigation stations for ages two-plus. Handson activities are included with Discovery Centre admission. At Bow Habitat Station, 1440 17A St. S.E. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 403-297-6561, bowhabitat.alberta.ca. Calgary Boat and Sportsmen’s
Show Thursday, Feb. 8 to Sunday, Feb. 11. Featuring boats of all sizes, marine accessories, fishing, camping, and hunting gear, outfitters, fishing guides and lodges, destination travel locations, ATVs and a variety of other outdoor-related products and services. At BMO Centre, Stampede Park. Thursday and Friday, 1 - 9 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. $8 - $14, family pass, $35; children seven and under, free. calgaryboatandsportshow.ca. A Winter Collection Of Classics Friday, Feb. 9. Presented by The Calgary Dream Centre. Enjoy a beautiful night of music, gourmet coffee/tea/hot chocolate and a decadent dessert buffet in support of the Calgary Dream Centre. Ticket proceeds will go towards supporting the men, women, and youth of the Calgary Dream Centre. At Calgary Dream Centre, 4510 Macleod Tr. S. Doors, 6:30 p.m.; concert, 7:30 p.m. $75. 403-243-5598, calgarydreamcentre.com. Discovery Nights Thursday, Feb. 15 and Thursday, March 15. Learn more about the wildlife who make their home in Alberta for 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.