Good morning, beautiful people of Calgary!
Spring has a way of filling the calendar all at once. This week alone you have folk music royalty, a murder in a barn, the Calgary Phil going full Latin, and 50 comedians competing for their shot at the big stage.
We also have some good news on the city front — a new transit milestone, a park getting a major overhaul, and a thrift store that will give your unused art supplies a second life.
Also, the weather this week is very much a Calgary situation. Layers. Always layers.
A reminder that our Summer Camp Guide is up. We went all in and covered over 50 programs around the city.
We are also thinking out loud: should Calgary Scoop start showing up in person? Events, gatherings, that kind of thing.
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Smart bike parking hits downtown. Calgary has its first smart docking stations for traditional and e-bikes. The city set up "Bikeep" lockers and IoT-connected racks at CPA Lot 25 on 10th Avenue. This gives commuters a secure place to lock up without worrying about carrying heavy chains. It is a welcome addition for anyone tired of bike theft in the core. See the setup
The Blue Line airport connection is inches closer. The city and province locked in $43.3 million in construction funding to extend the Blue Line LRT past Saddletowne. The track will go one kilometre north to a new station at 88th Avenue N.E. This brings the city one step closer to building the final transit connection directly to the Calgary International Airport. Read the details
Feast on Fourth returns later this month. The most walkable food festival in Calgary is back for its spring run from April 22 to 26. Multiple restaurants along 4th Street SW are creating special menu items. Everything is priced at a flat $10. You can grab tapas from Bodega by Sabor or a massive banana split from Abbey's Creations. It is an easy way to try new places without spending a lot. Check the menus
Calgary gets a thrift store for art supplies. If your cupboards are full of half-used yarn and random paint brushes, you can clear them out. MartKit is the city's first arts and crafts thrift store. You can donate your old supplies or buy exact amounts of what you need for a new project. It sits on Centre Street S.E. and has a studio space in the back. Read the Avenue profile | Visit the store
Munro Park closes for a major facelift. Winston Heights-Mountview is losing its park access until fall 2026, but the payoff is big. Crews are currently overhauling Munro Park to add a 3-on-3 basketball court and a new community plaza. They are also bringing in native prairie grasslands and pollinator gardens. It will be worth the wait. See the plans
This is Lenny.
He is a four-year-old German Shepherd and Akita mix. Weighing in at 55 pounds, Lenny is a smart and driven boy looking for a calm environment. He already knows a solid list of commands, including sit, down, paw, and speak. He also takes his treats with excellent manners.
Lenny is a sensitive guy who needs an adult-only home and an experienced owner who understands shepherd behaviours. You will need a securely fenced backyard and a commitment to daily leash walks. Off-leash parks are a no-go right now while you build your bond. He needs a structured feeding routine and comes with a required private behaviour training class to get you both on the same page. If you have the patience and the structure he needs, Lenny is ready to be a very loyal companion.
How to adopt: Call the City of Calgary Animal Services at 3-1-1. See his profile
Last week, for the first time, the popular vote (almost 40%) assumed the price was lower than the actual number. The correct answer was $649,000, which 38.4% of you guessed right.
One of our readers suggested sharing the address to check if the location guess is correct. We are doing that from now on. The Purple House was located at 618 21 Ave NW (and the house appears to be sold).
This week, we are going fancy AND historic.
Built in 1912, this property was recently rescued from demolition. The owner did a massive restoration to save the heritage woodwork while adding a 16-foot vaulted primary suite and white oak flooring.
Take a good look at the photos for this week and cast your vote. Bonus points if you can guess the location (just hit reply and shoot us an email with your guess).
What do you think this Calgary house is listed for?
Tuesday, April 7
A Doll's House | Theatre Calgary's Canadian premiere of Amy Herzog's Ibsen adaptation at the Max Bell Theatre. Runs through May 3. 7:30 p.m. Get tickets
An Evening with Gabor Maté | The author of The Myth of Normal in conversation at the BMO Centre Champions Ballroom. 7:30 p.m. Get tickets
Wednesday, April 8
Heritage Park Ghost Tour | After-dark guided walk through the Historical Village. Every Wednesday through April 22. 7 p.m. Get tickets
Yelawolf, Prof & That Mexican OT | Hip-hop night at the Grey Eagle Event Centre. Doors at 6 p.m., show at 7 p.m. Get tickets
Thursday, April 9
Canadian Folk Music Awards — Songs & Stories | Four-day CFMA weekend kicks off at the Westin Calgary Ballroom. Runs through Sunday. 7:30 p.m. Get tickets
Prozzak: FML Tour | The Canadian pop duo at The Palace Theatre with Princess Superstar. 7 p.m. Get tickets
Celtic Woman | Irish ensemble at the Grey Eagle Event Centre. 8 p.m. Get tickets
Glenn Dixon at Wordfest | Calgary author reads from The Infinite Sadness of Small Appliances at Memorial Park Library. Q&A and book signing. 7 p.m., $25. Get tickets
FunnyFest Comedy Competition | 50 comedians competing over 10 nights. Round 1 tonight. Runs through April 18. Details
Friday, April 10
Calgary Wranglers vs. Abbotsford Canucks | Two-game home series starts tonight at the Saddledome. 7 p.m. Get tickets
Chippendales | 18+ show at the Grey Eagle Event Centre. Doors at 6:30 p.m., show at 8 p.m. Get tickets
Spark After Dark: Science of Sports | Telus Spark after-hours — neon, experiments, sports science. 6 p.m. to midnight. Get tickets
Jurassic Park at The Grand | Pizza, craft beer, and a T-Rex. Doors at 5:30 p.m., screening at 7 p.m. Get tickets
Market Collective Spring Edition | 50+ local artists, makers, food, and vintage at Contemporary Calgary. Runs through Sunday. Details
La Vida Loca: Latin Pop Hits | The Calgary Phil plays Ricky Martin, Gloria Estefan, J.Lo and more at Jack Singer. 7:30 p.m. Get tickets
Saturday, April 11
Calgary Wranglers vs. Abbotsford Canucks | Night two at the Saddledome. 7 p.m. Get tickets
Dirty Dancing in Concert | Live-to-film concert at the Grey Eagle Event Centre. Doors at 6:30 p.m., show at 8 p.m. Get tickets
Spring Babies Festival at Butterfield Acres | Baby farm animals and pony rides. Also running Sunday. Details
Death on the Dancefloor | Murder mystery dinner at Heritage Park's Wainwright Hotel. Runs through Apr 25. 6 p.m. Details
National Women's Show | 250+ vendors, fashion shows, cooking demos and free makeovers at the BMO Centre. Runs through Sunday, 10 a.m. Get tickets
Sunday, April 12
Calgary Flames vs. Utah Mammoth | Sunday night at the Saddledome. 7 p.m. Get tickets
Cavalry FC vs. Atlético Ottawa | Home season opener at ATCO Field at Spruce Meadows. 2 p.m. Get tickets
Holi & Vaisakhi Spring Fest | Colours, music, and food celebrating the Punjabi New Year. Details
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Tom Phillips & The DTs | The Blues Can | Tue, 8 p.m. Info
Open Mic | Ironwood Stage & Grill | Wed, 7 p.m. Info
Wheels | The Blues Can | Wed, 8 p.m. Info
The Exploited w/ Bootlicker & Death Knell | Dickens Pub | Wed, 7 p.m. Info
Dane Von Hagen | The Blues Can | Thu, Noon Info
Spring Bank Big Band | Ironwood Stage & Grill | Thu, 7 p.m. Info
JC Smith Band | The Blues Can | Thu, 8 p.m. Info
Saint Whiskey | King Eddy | Thu, 7:30 p.m. Info
SkiiTour | Commonwealth Bar | Thu, 10 p.m. Info
Ralph Boyd Johnson | The Blues Can | Fri, 12 p.m. Info
Nightshades w/ Horsebreaker | Ironwood Stage & Grill | Fri, 8 p.m. Info
The Exploited w/ Bootlicker, The Motherfuckers & Glitter Glue | Dickens Pub | Fri, 7 p.m. Info
Happy Hour with Eden Taylor | King Eddy | Fri, 4:30 p.m. Info
Fred Dionne & Tommy Charles | King Eddy | Fri, 8:30 p.m. Info
Lauren Mayell | Grey Eagle Stage Bar | Fri, 9:30 p.m. Info
Saturday Afternoon Jam w/ Mike Clark | The Blues Can | Sat, 3 p.m. Info
Fox Big Band | Ironwood Stage & Grill | Sat, 2 p.m. Info
JC Smith Band | The Blues Can | Sat, 9 p.m. Info
Sonia Deleo & New Dads w/ VonBIEKER | Ironwood Stage & Grill | Sat, 8 p.m. Info
Garret T. Willie | Palomino Smokehouse | Sat, time TBA Info
Loud in The Pines (Acoustic Afternoons) | King Eddy | Sat, 11:30 a.m. Info
Jennie Harluk | King Eddy | Sat, 8:30 p.m. Info
Lauren Mayell | Grey Eagle Stage Bar | Sat, 9:30 p.m. Info
Songsmith Sundays w/ Carter Felker | King Eddy | Sun, 11:30 a.m. Info
Sunday Afternoon Open Jam | The Blues Can | Sun, 3 p.m. Info
Rattle n' Strum | Ironwood Stage & Grill | Sun, 2 p.m. Info
Sunday Night Blues Jam w/ Brother Ray Lemelin | The Blues Can | Sun, 8 p.m. Info
UADA / Mortiis w/ ROME & Wraith Knight | Dickens Pub | Mon, 6 p.m. Info
Have a great week.
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