10 things to do in Calgary this weekend

The inside of Calgary's Bridgette Bar restaurant. (Facebook.com/BridgetteBar)

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:

YYC Food & Drink Experience

• What: Calgary’s premier culinary festival returns! The YYC Food & Drink Experience sees venues throughout the city offer up special three or five-course meals for a nominal fee.
• When: March 14 - 30, 2025.
• Where: Various restaurants across Calgary.

Calgary International Auto and Truck Show

• What: The Calgary International Auto and Truck Show is one of the largest exhibitions of new cars and trucks in Western Canada. Head to the BMO Centre to see the latest in automotive technology.
• When: March 13 - 16, 2025.
• Where: BMO Centre Stampede Park, 1912 Flores Ladue Parade S.E.

Calgary Comic Book Show

• What: The 2025 Calgary Comic Book Show is a free event for comic book lovers of all ages.
• When: Saturday, March 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Where: Millican Ogden Community Association, 2110 69 Ave. S.E.

Flames vs. Avalanche

• What: The Calgary Flames take on the Colorado Avalanche during Pride Night at the ‘Dome.
• When: Friday, March 14 at 7 p.m.
• Where: Scotiabank Saddledome, 555 Saddledome Rise S.E.

Roughnecks vs. Buffalo

• What: The Calgary Roughnecks take on the Buffalo Bandits.
• When: Saturday, March 15 at 7 p.m.
• Where: Scotiabank Saddledome, 555 Saddledome Rise S.E.

Hitmen vs. Oil Kings

• What: The Calgary Hitmen take on the Edmonton Oil Kings.
• When: Sunday, March 16 at 2 p.m.
• Where: Scotiabank Saddledome, 555 Saddledome Rise S.E.

The Wizard of Oz

• What: Alberta Ballet presents Francesco Ventriglia’s rendition of The Wizard of Oz, offering a fresh twist on the classic tale from L. Frank Baum.
• When: Friday, March 14 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday March 15 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.,
• Where: The Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, 1415 14 Ave. N.W.

A Killing at La Cucina

• What: Vertigo Theatre Presents A Killing at La Cucina – a Lucia Dante mystery. The play tells the tale of a food critic who dies after dinner at a five-star restaurant.
• When: March 15 to April 13, 2025.
• Where: Vertigo Theatre, 115 9 Ave. S.E.

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.