TOP 5 PICKS

ROSENCRANTZ & GUILDENSTERN ARE DEAD

Where: Martha Cohen Theatre, Arts Commons

When: Ongoing until Oct. 21 Tom Stoppard explores existentialism on the edges of Hamlet in this 1966 play. Myla Southward and Julie Orton take on the titular roles in Alberta Theatre Projects’ production.

ODDISEE & EVIDENCE

Where: Commonwealth Bar & Stage

When: Thursday, Oct. 11

The rappers team up for The Odd Weather Tour. Both combine stellar production chops with thought-provoking rhymes.

WIDE CUT WEEKEND

When: Oct. 11-13

The club-hopping folk and roots fest spreads to venues downtown and on the Music Mile. Acts include Ryland Moranz, Amy Nelson, Sam Baker and Colin Linden of Blackie & The Rodeo Kings fame.

ROCKY MOUNTAIN WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL

When: Oct. 12-13 Where: BMO Centre, Stampede Park Sample wine and beer from around the world and restaurants from right in our backyard at this coupon sampling event.

DAVE KELLY LIVE

Where: Bella Concert Hall When: Oct. 17

Kelly moves to fancier digs for his fourth season. The first show of his live-edition of a latenight talk show is a celebration of all things Calgary with local musician Reuben Bullock.