Hello, beautiful people of Calgary!
We're calling it: the snow last weekend was the season's farewell. (Probably. Hopefully. I will not be held to this.) The grass had a confused 24 hours, and the gardening centres did some impressive scrambling, but by Sunday afternoon we were back to "is it shorts weather" and the city moved on as usual.
I spent part of Sunday at the Calgary Reads Big Book Sale on Fill-a-Box day. The selection was, fair to say, slimmer than the opening days — but a $20 box still went home with me, full of books I'm happy about.
This week's edition is a heavy one. McMahon Stadium temporarily gets a new name, eight LRT stations now offer free last-mile rides, and some more. The event calendar is the biggest we've had in a while — a marathon weekend, a circus, a film festival, the Arkells closing out their three-night Calgary takeover, and enough farmers' markets reopening to map your whole summer. Plus a fancy house guess in Price Check.
Let's get to it.
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Eight LRT stations now offer free e-scooter and e-bike rides for the last mile. The City has teamed up with Bird Canada and Neuron to cover the first 10 minutes of any trip starting at select stations — long enough to get you home from the train when you'd otherwise be walking 20 minutes in the wrong shoes. Bird's at Heritage, Southland, 45th Street, and Crowfoot. Neuron's at Barlow/Max Bell, Franklin, Rundle, and Saddletowne. Open the app, find the dedicated corral, ride. After 10 minutes, regular rates kick in. See where the corrals are
The Sunnyside Flood Barrier is finally doing its job. The 2.4-kilometre wall along the Bow is functionally complete, just in time for the mid-May to mid-July stretch when Calgary floods tend to happen. It's built to handle a 1-in-100-year flood — the kind that wrecked Sunnyside and Hillhurst in 2013 — using permanent concrete and steel, plus temporary panels that drop in to close gaps at roads and pathways. Riverfront restoration work continues through fall, so expect a few pathway detours if you're walking the north side. How the barrier works
McMahon Stadium is going by "McWomahon" for the next six weeks. Calgary Wild FC and the Alberta Women's Health Foundation added a "Wo" to the old barn for the rest of the spring stretch — a campaign to fund women's health research that's been chronically underfunded for, oh, all of medical history. There's a season-long 50/50 raffle attached. If you've been meaning to catch a Wild game, the next two home dates are against Halifax and AFC Toronto, both at "McWomahon." Read the full story
Platform Calgary is quietly turning the city into a tech destination. Tucked into East Village, the 50,000-square-foot non-profit has had 370,000+ people through its doors since 2022 — founders, investors, university kids, and people just grabbing coffee. Most of the programming is free. The bet is paying off: Calgary had the fastest-growing tech job market in North America between 2021 and 2024, up 61 per cent. If you've ever toyed with starting something, the building is open to the public and worth a wander. Avenue's full feature
This is Diesel, a 1-year-old male American Staffordshire Terrier mix. He weighs 55 pounds, though he's still got some growing to do — most dogs don't hit full size until around eighteen months.
Diesel is a sensitive guy who takes his time warming up to new people. Once he trusts you, the affectionate side comes out: he likes staying close to his person, playing fetch, and working through enrichment puzzles like snuffle mats. He needs a calm, patient home that understands sensitive dogs and is willing to put in the time to build a real bond. With consistency, shelter staff say he has the potential to be a deeply loyal companion.
He's previously lived with older kids (10 and 14) and was friendly and playful with them. Dog-savvy older children are recommended — anyone who can read and respect his body language. No other dogs in the home, and no known history with cats or small animals.
How to adopt: Visit the Calgary Humane Society. See his profile
Last week, 30.0% of you got it right. The answer was $499,800. The house was on Penmeadows Close SE. Most of you went high — fair instinct, but it didn't land this time.
This week we are going fancy. A grand home in one of Calgary's most established inner-city neighbourhoods, where the lots are big and the trees are bigger (and let’s be honest a lot of its price is dictated by the location).
Take a good look at the photos and cast your vote. Bonus points if you can guess the neighbourhood (just hit reply and shoot us an email with your guess).
What do you think this Calgary house is listed for?
Tuesday, May 19
Mamma Mia! at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium | Broadway Across Canada's touring production. Runs through May 24. 7:30 p.m. Tickets
Wednesday, May 20
Hillhurst Sunnyside Farmers' Market | The year-round market moves outside for the season starting this Wednesday. 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. Details
Thursday, May 21
The Time Machinist by Le Cirque de la Nuit at The Grand | Premiere night for the remount of the 2023 hit. Runs through Sunday May 24. 7:30 p.m. Tickets
Hot Dogs & Hot Takes on History: So, We're Changing Names Now? at The Confluence | Dr. Joe Anderson on the politics of renaming places, landmarks, and institutions. 7:00 p.m. Tickets
Arkells — Between Us City Takeover at The Palace Theatre | Final night of the three-venue Calgary takeover. 7:00 p.m. (doors) Tickets
Friday, May 22
Shrek the Musical opens at Beddington Theatre Arts Centre | StoryBook Theatre's spring production. Tuesdays through Saturdays at 7 p.m., with Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Runs through July 12. Tickets
Royal Canadian Circus opens at CrossIron Mills | All-new 2026 production under the Big Top. Runs through May 31. Weeknights 7:30 p.m.; weekend matinees and evenings. Tickets
Calgary Black Film Festival opens at Globe Cinema | The 6th edition opens with Pasa Faho, a feature about a struggling shoe salesman and his son. Festival runs through May 26. 7:00 p.m. Schedule & tickets
Greek Gods & Monsters Trivia Showdown at The Confluence | Team trivia on myths, monsters, and the worst behaviour on Mount Olympus. Winners get a private movie screening. 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. Tickets
Death on the Dancefloor Murder Mystery Dinner at Heritage Park | Three-course dinner, period costumes, a body on the dancefloor at the Wainwright Hotel. Also runs May 23 and 30. 6:00 p.m. Tickets
Back & Forth: A Collaborative Painting Experience at Canopy Studios | A workshop where you and a partner pass paintings back and forth, building on each other's marks. No experience needed. 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tickets
Servus Calgary Marathon Runner's Expo opens at GMC Stadium | Race-package pickup, vendors, free shakeout runs. Also open Saturday. 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Details
Tim Hicks — Going Somewhere Tour at The Palace Theatre | Country headliner with The Martin Boys opening. 18+. 7:30 p.m. Tickets
Saturday, May 23
Servus Calgary Marathon Race Weekend | Start line on 11 Ave SE just north of the Sam Centre. Saturday hosts the 5K, 10K, Kids Race, and Diaper Dash. Full and half marathon Sunday at 6:45 a.m. Finish line at Enmax Park both days. Race schedule
Marking Memories: The Art of Winter Counts at The Confluence | Documentary screening, Q&A, and a live painting demonstration on The Confluence's Winter Count Story Robe. 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Details
Marda Loop Farmers' Market opens for the season at cSPACE | Saturdays 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., runs through October 17. Details
Radio III / ᎦᏬᏂᏍᎩ ᏦᎢ at The Confluence | Indigenous futurist performance blending electronic music, dance, and voice. Also Sunday. 7:00 p.m. Tickets
Rumours — The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute at Grey Eagle Event Centre | Period-accurate recreation of the band from 1975–1987. 8:00 p.m. Tickets
Dayseeker — The Pale Moonlight Tour at MacEwan Hall | California post-hardcore, touring the new record Creature in the Black Night. 7:00 p.m. Tickets
Sunday, May 24
Watercolour in the Garden at The Confluence | Guided outdoor watercolour session. All skill levels. 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tickets
The Barn Artisan Market at Shawnessy Barn | 30+ vendors across two floors. Free. 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Details
History of the Land Walking Tour at The Confluence | One-hour reflective tour on the arrival of the NWMP and how the land's stories continue to evolve 150 years later. 1:00 p.m. Tickets
Calgary Wild FC vs. Halifax Tides FC at "McWomahon" Stadium | NSL home game. 5:00 p.m. Tickets
Cavalry FC vs. Pacific FC at ATCO Field, Spruce Meadows | Canadian Premier League. 3:00 p.m. Tickets
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Tom Phillips & The DTs (Honky-Tonk Tuesdays) | The Blues Can | Tue, 8:00 p.m. Details
Arkells — Between Us City Takeover | Palomino Smokehouse | Tue, 7:00 p.m. Get tickets
Dopethrone w/ Mizmor & Tribunal | Dickens Pub | Tue, 7:00 p.m. Get tickets
Dale Ward (May 19–23 residency) | The Comedy Cave | Tue–Sat, 8:00 p.m. Get tickets
Void Souls w/ Tannis Root & Phreqed | The Blues Can | Wed, 8:00 p.m. Details
Open Mic | Ironwood Stage | Wed, 7:00 p.m. Details
Kate & The Comets | King Eddy | Thu, 7:30 p.m. Get tickets
The Slackers | Ironwood Stage | Thu, 8:00 p.m. Get tickets
Brandon Isaak | The Blues Can | Thu, 8:00 p.m. Details
Ralph Boyd Johnson (Happy Hour) | The Blues Can | Thu, 5:00 p.m. Details
Jigitz | Commonwealth Bar | Thu, 10:00 p.m. Get tickets
The Slackers | Ironwood Stage | Fri, 8:00 p.m. Get tickets
Mike Clark Band | The Blues Can | Fri, 9:00 p.m. Details
Ray Charles Tribute Orchestra | King Eddy | Sat, 8:30 p.m. Get tickets
Daniel Champagne | Ironwood Stage | Sat, 8:00 p.m. Get tickets
Kenny Blues Boss Wayne | The Blues Can | Sat, 9:00 p.m. Details
9th Avenue Big Band | Ironwood Stage | Sat, 2:00 p.m. Details
Acoustic Afternoons with Dempsey Bolton | King Eddy | Sat, 11:30 a.m. Details
Saturday Afternoon Jam with Mike Clark | The Blues Can | Sat, 3:00 p.m. Details
Boogie Down Broadway — Singalong Dance Party | Commonwealth Bar | Sat, 7:00 p.m. Get tickets
Skream — Common Saturdays | Commonwealth Bar | Sat, 10:00 p.m. Get tickets
Prayer Handz w/ Talon, Juwel B2B KT | Commonwealth Bar | Sat, 10:00 p.m. Details
Songsmith Sundays with Carter Felker | King Eddy | Sun, 11:30 a.m. Details
Bob Dylan Tribute | Ironwood Stage | Sun, 8:00 p.m. Get tickets
Sunday Afternoon Jam | The Blues Can | Sun, 3:00 p.m. Details
Sunday Night Blues Jam | The Blues Can | Sun, 8:00 p.m. Details
Daniel Champagne | Ironwood Stage | Mon, 8:00 p.m. Get tickets
Have a great week.
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