Good morning, beautiful people of Calgary!
Saturday's forecast is calling for 18°C. In March. That is not a typo. I am both excited and highly suspicious.
On a less fun note, water restrictions are back on March 9 for about four weeks while crews reinforce the Bearspaw South Feeder Main. You know the routine: three-minute showers, full loads only, flush with intention.
We have a gym locker warning you will want to read before your next workout, Heritage Park just fired up a new locomotive for the first time in decades, and the weekend is packed — Les Mis at the Jubilee, disco at the Jack Singer, two Hitmen games, and a lot more.
We are also putting together a patio roundup for when this warm weather decides to stay. Got a favourite spot? Hit reply and let us know.
Let's get to it.
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Water restrictions are back on Monday. The Bearspaw South Feeder Main needs more reinforcement repairs starting March 9. Outdoor watering is off the table for the next four weeks. We need to keep our daily water use below 500 million litres to stay out of the red zone. Keep your showers to three minutes. Only run full loads of laundry. The finish line is in sight if we all pitch in. Read the details
A heads-up for your next gym session. Local fitness centres are dealing with a frustrating spike in locker room thefts. Police report over 60 cases across the city since November. Thieves are grabbing credit cards from bags at the YMCA, Westside Recreation Centre, and GoodLife while people work out. Not using a padlock is asking for trouble, but thieves are bypassing the cheap ones too. It is a smart time to buy a heavy-duty lock or just leave your valuables at home. Nobody wants to finish a spin class only to find their wallet missing. Read the warning
Ride a 1950s locomotive through Heritage Park. Heritage Park is firing up a 1951 diesel-electric locomotive for a scenic tour. This is the first new engine added to the Historical Village in almost five decades. The 105-minute ride includes a stop at the Wainwright Hotel for tea and treats. The train runs on select Sundays this month, and tickets are moving fast. Get your tickets
Happy 65th to the Federation of Calgary Communities. March is Community Association Awareness Month. We have 160 different community associations run by an army of 20,000 volunteers. They are the people operating the local sports and recreation programs right in your neighbourhood. You can support your community by buying a membership or showing up to their next event. Find your association
This is Timber. He is a one-and-a-half-year-old Siberian Husky mix who has been waiting at the shelter since mid-January. Weighing in at 53 pounds, he is classified as a "Hidden Gem." This means his adoption fee is just $100 plus GST.
Timber is energetic and views every day as an excuse for an outdoor excursion. His primary hobby is squirrel patrol. Because of this, a home with cats or small animals is out of the question.
He is living in a foster home and gets along great with other dogs. He knows how to sit and shake a paw. He takes his treats with perfect manners. Because he has a strong instinct to roam, he requires a home with secure fences and owners who understand the Husky breed. He needs an active family with older teenagers (16+) who will take him running and hiking. If you want a smart and athletic companion, Timber is ready to go.
How to adopt: Call the City of Calgary Animal Services at 3-1-1. See his profile
Last time, only 29.1% of you guessed correctly. The rest of you either have champagne taste or need to browse Realtor.ca more often.
This week we have a new Calgary home on the market. Take a good look at the photos and cast your vote.
Take a good look at the photos and cast your vote. Bonus points if you can guess the neighbourhood.
Thursday
Penguin Walk | The King Penguins march daily at 10:30 a.m. (weather permitting). This runs every single day until March 15. Free with admission. Check status
Les Misérables | The Broadway classic takes over the Jubilee Auditorium with shows at 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. It runs all weekend. Get tickets
The Tale of the Gifted Prince | Theatre Calgary's world premiere musical at the Max Bell Theatre. Tonight and tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. Get tickets
Botticelli in the Fire | A bold reimagining of Renaissance Florence at the Big Secret Theatre. Runs all weekend and through March 14. Recommended 16+. Get tickets
Flames vs. Senators | Thursday night hockey at the Saddledome. Puck drop is at 7:00 p.m. Grab seats
Anne of Green Gables | The classic Canadian tale is running at the Beddington Theatre Arts Centre through April 12. See schedule
Friday
CPO: Dance Dance Disco | The Calgary Phil plays the Studio 54 classics — Donna Summer, Bee Gees, Gloria Gaynor, and more — at Jack Singer Concert Hall. Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Get tickets
Dirty Dancing Screening | Watch the classic film at The Grand. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. See details
Hitmen vs. Prince Albert Raiders | Start the weekend with some WHL action at the Dome. Puck drop is at 7:00 p.m. Grab seats
Saturday
Calgary Comic Book Show | Over 30 vendors are bringing their best boxes to the Acadia Recreation Complex. Entry is free. Runs from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Info
Heritage Park Murder Mystery | A three-course dinner and a whodunnit at the Wainwright Hotel. Starts at 6:00 p.m. Solve it
Flames vs. Hurricanes | Saturday night hockey at the Saddledome. Puck drop is at 8:00 p.m. Grab seats
Sunday
Springtime Express | Ride a 1951 diesel-electric locomotive through the Historical Village, complete with a stop at the Wainwright Hotel for tea and treats. Runs all day with multiple departures. Get tickets
Nat Geo Live: The Untold Story of Sharks | Conservationist Jess Cramp speaks at the Jack Singer Concert Hall. See details
The Music of Joni Mitchell | Studio Bell hosts a Canadian Music Hall of Fame exhibition to celebrate International Women's Day. Plan your visit
Hitmen vs. Regina Pats | A Sunday afternoon game at the Dome. Puck drop is at 2:00 p.m. It is the Girls in the Game / Sunday Funday edition. Perfect for families. Check tickets
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Tom Olsen | The Blues Can | Thu, 5:00 PM Info
The Three Amigos: Breaking The Chains Fundraiser | The Blues Can | Thu, 8:00 PM Info
Honeybear (SOLD OUT) | King Eddy | Thu, 7:30 PM Info
JKYL & Hyde: Second Self Tour | Commonwealth Bar | Thu, 10:00 PM Info
Dwayne Dueck | The Blues Can | Fri, 12:00 PM Info
Ainsley Christine | The Blues Can | Fri, 5:00 PM Info
Happy Hour with Tera Lee | King Eddy | Fri, 4:30 PM Info
Madu Aul with Alltimate Music | Gravity Espresso | Fri, 7:00 PM Info
Pepper Box | Ironwood Stage & Grill | Fri, 8:00 PM Info
Stucco, Witch Victim, MEATS (Fundraiser) | Palomino Smokehouse | Fri, 8:00 PM Info
Steve Pineo | The Blues Can | Fri, 9:00 PM Info
Pineo & Loeb, Qlank | Dickens Pub | Fri, 9:00 PM Info
CU Friday pres. Niteshade & Friends (Free RSVP) | Commonwealth Bar | Fri, 10:00 PM Info
Saturday Afternoon Jamming with Mike Clark | The Blues Can | Sat, 3:00 PM Info
David Roy | Ship & Anchor | Sat, 2:00 PM Info
Bluegrass Sessions | Ironwood Stage & Grill | Sat, 2:00 PM Info
Acoustic Afternoons with Meera Sylvain | King Eddy | Sat, 11:30 AM Info
Robyn Ashley | King Eddy | Sat, 8:30 PM Info
The Lovebullies | Ironwood Stage & Grill | Sat, 8:00 PM Info
Deicha and The VuDudes | The Blues Can | Sat, 9:00 PM Info
Milkmaid Tape Release w/ Piss Chalice, Stult, Revelator | Palomino Smokehouse | Sat, 8:00 PM Info
Zoo! Sea of Lettuce, Good Grief | Dickens Pub | Sat, 5:45 PM Info
Avenoir | Commonwealth Bar | Sat, 7:00 PM Info
IWD Showcase: Yolanda Sargeant, Chenelle Roberts, Kue Varo, Jolene Marie | Ship & Anchor | Sun, 2:00 PM Info
Sunday Afternoon Jammin' | The Blues Can | Sun, 3:00 PM Info
Sunday Jazz Jam | Gravity Espresso | Sun, 2:00 PM Info
Songsmith Sundays with Carter Felker | King Eddy | Sun, 11:30 AM Info
Pete & Meg | Ironwood Stage & Grill | Sun, 1:00 PM Info
Sunday Night Blues Jammin' | The Blues Can | Sun, 8:00 PM Info
Have a great rest of the week.
P.S. Forward this to someone who still uses a flimsy dollar-store padlock at the gym.