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10 things to do in Calgary this weekend

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Gina Martin has details about all the events going on in Calgary this weekend for Mar. 8 and 9, 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:

Hitmen vs. Broncos

  • What: The Calgary Hitmen take on the Swift Current Broncos at the Saddledome.
  • When: Friday, March 7 at 7 p.m.
  • Where: Scotiabank Saddledome, 555 Saddledome Rise S.E.

Flames vs. Canadiens

  • What: The Calgary Flames take on the Montreal Canadiens. The game marks the Flames’ Women in Sport theme night, presented by Canadian Tire.
  • When: Saturday, March 8 at 5 p.m.
  • Where: Scotiabank Saddledome, 555 Saddledome Rise S.E.

Hitmen vs. Wheat Kings

  • What: The Calgary Hitmen host the team’s annual Every Child Matters game, taking on the Brandon Wheat Kings.
  • When: Sunday, March 9 at 2 p.m.
  • Where: Scotiabank Saddledome, 555 Saddledome Rise S.E.

Theory of a Deadman unplugged

  • What: Canadian rock band Theory of a Deadman performs a fully acoustic set as part of the band’s Unplugged tour. The band will be joined by special guest Jeff Martin of The Tea Party.
  • When: Friday, March 7 at 8 p.m.
  • Where: The Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, 1415 14 Ave. N.W.

Women + Wealth Gala

  • What: Celebrate International Women’s Day at the 2025 Women + Wealth Gala, aimed at empowering, inspiring and supporting women. This year marks the event’s 10th anniversary.
  • When: Saturday, March 8 at 5:30 p.m.
  • Where: Champions Ballroom, BMO Centre Calgary, 1912 Flores Ladue Parade S.E.

DC League of Super-Pets

  • What: Catch a screening of DC League of Super-Pets, rated PG, at The Confluence.
  • When: Sunday, March 9 at 2 p.m.
  • Where: Burnswest Theatre at The Confluence Historic Site and Parkland, 750 Ninth Ave. S.E.

Boom Baby

  • What: Watch the closing night performance of Boom Baby at Pumphouse Theatre on International Women’s Day. The award-winning play, written by Natalie Meisner, tells the story of Nova Scotian Iona who ventures to work in the oilpatch, but finds her life upended when she discovers she’s pregnant.
  • When: Saturday, March 8 at 7:30 p.m.
  • Where: Pumphouse Theatre, 2140 Pumphouse Ave. S.W.

Too Many Cooks

  • What: Stage West Calgary presents Too Many Cooks, a comedy set in Niagara Falls in 1932, when rum running was at its peak.
  • When: Until April 13, 2025.
  • Where: Stage West Theatre Restaurant, 727 42 Ave. S.E.

The Big Bang Parody: A Musical

  • What: Jubilations Dinner Theatre Calgary presents The Big Bang Parody: A Musical. Join Sheldon and the gang as they navigate the ups and downs of life, love and the pursuit of cosmic understanding.
  • When: Until March 22, 2025.
  • Where: Jubilations Dinner Theatre, 1002 37 St. S.W.

Spiderboy: The Musical Spiderverse

  • What: Jubilations Dinner Theatre Calgary presents Spiderboy: The Musical Spiderverse as part of Jubilations Junior. 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.