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Friday, 25 April 2025 - “Championship Final” of the 25th Annual FUNNYFEST Comedy COMPETITION, Saturday, April 26 @ 7pm. Features: • 12 Finalists competing to be the FUNNIEST for a share of $5000 in cash and prizes, PLUS a spot in the FunnyFest Comedy Festival (May 29 to June 8). • The BIG Laughs are bookended by 2 headline Comedians • Prizes for audience members that laugh the most • Plus special guests - Event Details

Friday, 25 April 2025 - Come to Hand Made Here for an enjoyable shopping experience! Shop quality, handmade Art & Craft produced by local artists from Calgary & Area. Spring Show + Sale on Saturday, April 26 from 10-5pm Enjoy free parking, free entry and delicious complementary treats while you peruse a variety of offerings including ceramics, jewellery, woodworking, fibre arts, and more. Get to know the talented artists behind your purchases and how they were made. Don’t settle for generic, mass produced gifts – invest in your local artisans with beautifully made, one-of-a-kind gifts that can be enjoyed for generations. All are welcome! Hand Made Here is a community that embraces people of all ages, gender identities, abilities and ethnicities. - Event Details

Friday, 25 April 2025 - The Calgary Horticultural Society's Gardeners' Market is presented by greengate Garden Centres. This one-day signature event brings together gardeners of all experience levels to explore the latest trends, products, and innovations in the local gardening world, and offers attendees the chance to engage with exhibitors to learn about gardening in Calgary's unique climate. With over 50 exhibitors including garden centres, service suppliers, décor creators, gardening product providers, and specialty plant groups, the Gardeners’ Market is a one-stop destination for gardening. It is an opportunity to explore native planting with EcoLogic Horticulture Ltd., discuss lawn alternative installations with Eco-Yards Ltd., learn about locally created fertilizer with Doug Gardens Inc., explore hydroponic gardening with Gecko Grow, and learn fruit plants and their harvest use with DNA Gardens, and so forth. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting your gardening journey, the event provides inspiration, education, and valuable connections to ignite your imagination for the growing season ahead. Other event highlights include: Ten educational talks will be presented by our exhibitors featuring their areas of expertise. The Blue Flame Kitchen chefs are presenting two demonstration classes: Long and Green but not a Bean and Soup-er Success in their on-site kitchen. Beautiful Blooms Photo Contest: five finalists’ photos will be on display and attendees will vote for the winner. Right now, garden photographers can participate in the photo contest by submitting their photo. The winner will receive a fabulous prize package. Feast & Forage Container Challenge: Entries will be displayed and a favourite will be selected by Popular Choice voting and expert panel voting on site. - Event Details

Friday, 25 April 2025 - Let’s GET LOUD for youth mental health! CRESCENDO is back! Get ready for an unforgettable evening of high-calibre music and powerful storytelling — all in support of the Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation and youth mental health initiatives. You’ll be singing along to your favourite pop and rock hits from Adele, Queen, Elton John and many more, performed by some of Alberta’s top talent. Your ticket also grants you access to the CRESCENDO afterparty, where the good times will keep rolling with a live DJ, snacks, cash bar and a chance to meet the performers! CRESCENDO, ignited by Keller Construction Ltd. and fueled by Ovintiv, is a one-of-a-kind musical event produced by the John Cameron Experience. Together we are making a difference in the lives of children in our province. Buy your CRESCENDO tickets today! Saturday, April 26 Arts Commons Jack Singer Concert Hall Tickets: $85.00 - $125.00 In celebration of our fifth year, for every five tickets purchased, you’ll receive a sixth as our gift to you. https://www.artscommons.ca/whats-on/crescendo-2025 - Event Details

Friday, 25 April 2025 - Acappella Road takes you on a journey celebrating the enduring impact of music through the ages. Come and listen to Calgary's premier barbershop choruses and quartets present a tour of popular and inspiring songs from yesteryear to today. As a special treat, we are excited to feature special guests ‘The Newfangled Four’. 'The Newfangled Four' is a 2024 International medallist quartet from Southern California. Combining old fashion slapstick humor with their quirky offbeat comedy, they merge their talents as top-notch harmony singers and world class entertainers. There are two show times: 2 PM matinee and 7 PM evening. Tickets available online at www.sing4fun.ca or www.eventbrite.ca/o/acappella-road-7867735308 General Admission (13 and older): $30 Children (12 and under): Free - Event Details

Friday, 25 April 2025 - Acappella Road takes you on a journey celebrating the enduring impact of music through the ages. Come and listen to Calgary's premier barbershop choruses and quartets present a tour of popular and inspiring songs from yesteryear to today. As a special treat, we are excited to feature special guests ‘The Newfangled Four’. 'The Newfangled Four' is a 2024 International medal list quartet from Southern California. Combining old fashion slapstick humor with their quirky offbeat comedy, they merge their talents as top-notch harmony singers and world class entertainers. There are two show times: 2 PM matinee and 7 PM evening. Tickets available online at www.sing4fun.ca or www.eventbrite.ca/o/acappella-road-7867735308 General Admission (13 and older): $30 Children (12 and under): Free - Event Details

Friday, 25 April 2025 - Justin Willman’s ILLUSIONATI tour is an interactive evening of magic, comedy and mind-control for the whole family. Prepare to join a secret society of wonder where the only conspiracy theories are about how the hell he does these things. Justin Willman wants to melt your brain while making you laugh. He’s best known as the star and creator of the hit Netflix series Magic For Humans and The Magic Prank Show with Justin Willman. But you may recognize him from one of his many television appearances (The Tonight Show, The Today Show, The Kelly Clarkson Show, Conan...). Or maybe you know his work as a host (Baking Impossible; Cupcake Wars; Win, Lose or Draw...). Or maybe he’s the child magician you hired in suburban St. Louis in the ‘90s. If you don’t know Justin, he’s a magician and comedian who’s mastered the art of turning cynics into believers (or at least getting them to laugh). Justin is also a proud father, a loving husband, and has zero experience as a licensed boat mechanic (that’s a different Justin Willman). Assigned Seating | All Ages - Event Details

Thursday, 24 April 2025 - It’s the show you love, in a brand new setting! The Mikado has been moved to the highlands of Scotland and becomes The McAdo. The McAdo, or “The Town of Ballydew”, a refreshing take on Gilbert & Sullivan’s The Mikado, featuring all the music and dialogue you know and love, but with a wee Scottish twist… This new production relocates the beloved comic opera from Japan to a fictional clan in the Scottish Highlands, where warriors and clansfolk combat love, death and obscure laws. With joyous songs, Scottish dances and Highland-inspired dress, this is The Mikado as you’ve never seen it before. - Event Details

Thursday, 24 April 2025 - Get ready for a fun-filled evening filled with incredible food, great company, and amazing flavours at the zoo. Each evening features a delicious dinner crafted by the zoo culinary team, expertly paired with alcohol selections, and a special guest speaker. Next in the dining series is a special evening with Willow Park. Indulge in a curated meal featuring the best of our local alcohol partner, perfectly paired with four courses of incredible food and drinks. - Event Details