10 things to do in Calgary this weekend

Gina Martin has details about all the events going on in Calgary this weekend for Feb. 22 and 23, 2025.

There are plenty of local events and activities you can check out in Calgary this weekend.

Here’s a look at just 10 things happening around the city:

Mother Mother

What: Canadian indie rock band Mother Mother performs at the Saddledome.

When: Friday, Feb. 21 at 7 p.m.

Where: Scotiabank Saddledome, 555 Saddledome Rise S.E.

Roughnecks vs. Knighthawks

What: The Calgary Roughnecks take on the Rochester Knighthawks at the Saddledome.

When: Saturday, Feb. 22 at 7 p.m.

Where: Scotiabank Saddledome, 555 Saddledome Rise S.E.

Calgary Flames

What: The Calgary Flames take on the San Jose Sharks as part of the team’s Black History celebration.

When: Sunday, Feb. 23 at 6 p.m.

Where: Scotiabank Saddledome, 555 Saddledome Rise S.E.

Calgary Boat & Outdoor Show

What: Check out products for all your favourite outdoor activities from hunting and fishing to boating, powersports and beyond at the Calgary Boat and Outdoor Show.

When: Friday, Feb. 21 from 12 to 8 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 22 from 10 a.m. to 6 pm. and Sunday Feb. 23 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Where: BMO Centre, Stampede Park, 20 Roundup Way S.E.

February Classic II

What: Spruce Meadows hosts the second show jumping event of the Winter Series – the February Classic II – indoors at the Spruce Meadows Equi-Plex. The event is free and features free parking.

When: Feb. 21 to 23, 2025.

Where: Spruce Meadows, 18011 Spruce Meadows Way S.W.

Ethnik Festival of Arts and Culture

What: Ethnik Festival of Arts and Culture is an all-encompassing Black History Month celebration.

When: Friday, Feb. 21 and Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025.

Where: Various venues.

Snow Rodeo FIS Snowboard Slopestyle & Halfpipe World Cups

What: The Snow Rodeo is back at Winsport with halfpipe and slopestyle. The event is free and featuring jaw-dropping tricks.

When: Friday, Feb. 21 and Saturday, Feb. 22 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Where: WinSport Canada Olympic Park, 88 Canada Olympic Rd. S.W.

YYC Hot Chocolate Fest

What: Dozens and dozens of specialty hot chocolates will be sold throughout Calgary in February as part of YYC Hot Chocolate Fest, a charitable competition that sees a portion of sales donated to Calgary Meals on Wheels.

When: Until Feb. 28, 2025.

Where: Various locations throughout Calgary.

A Streetcar Named Desire

What: Theatre Calgary presents Tennessee Williams’ classic A Streetcar Named Desire.

When: Until Feb. 23, 2025.

Where: Max Bell Theatre (Arts Commons), 220 Ninth Ave. S.E.

Spiderboy: The Musical Spiderverse

What: Jubilations Dinner Theatre Calgary presents Spiderboy: The Musical Spiderverse. Watch as Spiderboy fights with the Green Goblin, while also getting to know the new girl at school.

When: Until March 22, 2025.

Where: Jubilations Dinner Theatre, 1002 37 St. S.W.