Alexandrov, Nava and Nielsen
Alexandrov, Nava and Nielsen is a collaboration with renowned Bulgarian pianist/percussionist Kristian Alexandrov which delves into the symbiotic relationship between tap dance and jazz piano. 
Where: Decidedly Jazz Danceworks 
When: January 30 to February 1

Sander van Doorn
Trance legend Sander van Doorn is performing downtown this month for Electric Winter Nights. 
Where: The Palace Theatre 
When: February 1

Lucinda Williams tribute 
Chantal Vitalis joins The Wandering V’s as they celebrate three-time Grammy award winner Lucinda Williams’ music! Featuring Heather Blush, Tobi Malloy, Wendy Walker, Jenny Allen and guests. 
Where: Ironwood Stage & Grill 
When: February 1

Deadly Murder 
Full of bluffs and double bluffs, crosses and double-crosses, this intensely intricate psychological thriller will be one step ahead of you until the very end. 
Where: Vertigo Theatre 
When: February 1 to March 2

Calgary Chinatown Lion Dance Parade | Lunar New Year 2025 
The Jing Wo Cultural Association will help ring in the Year of the Snake with a vibrant and energetic lion dance! 
Where: Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre 
When: February 2

Dear Rouge 
Alt-rock duo Dear Rouge brings their Lonesome High Tour to Calgary this month. 
Where: The Palace Theatre 
When: February 6

HKCBA Lunar New Year Gala 2025 
The Hong Kong-Canada Business Association Gala is an annual sold-out event bringing together HKCBA members, provincial and local leaders, corporate leaders, local businesses and honoured guests for an evening celebrating Asian culture and the Lunar New Year! 
Where: Regency Palace Seafood Restaurant 
When: February 7

Dr. Fresch 
House Call Records bossman, Dr. Fresch, is coming to town this month, and he’s bringing a stacked lineup with him featuring Jon Casey b2b LYNY, Michael Sparks and Control Room. 
Where: The Palace Theatre 
When: February 7

Palaye Royale 
Canadian fashion-rock trio Palaye Royale is bringing their Death or Glory tour to Calgary with special guest, Johnnie Guilbert, this month. 
Where: The Palace Theatre 
When: February 7

Mecha Mayhem 
Watch over 260 teams from across the globe battle for the Mecha Mayhem Tournament Championship title and a spot at the VEX Robotics World Championships in Dallas, TX later this year. 
Where: BMO Centre 
When: February 7 to 9

Canabliss 
Experience the electrifying beats of EDM DJ Canabliss as she makes her Calgary debut this month. 
Where: The Palace Theatre 
When: February 8

Wild About Ice 
Join the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo this month for a spectacular ice-sculpting qualifying event in partnership with the World Ice Carving Association. 
Where: Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo 
When: February 8

Tony Yike Yang: Lunar New Year Concert 
This dynamic Lunar New Year concert features a complete performance of The 12 Chinese Zodiac Animals Book 2: Preludes and Fugues by acclaimed Chinese Canadian composer Vincent Ho along with some of Tony’s most beloved solo works from the classical repertoire. 
Where: Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall, Rozsa Centre, University of Calgary 
When: February 11

Easy Days Valentine’s Day Pop-up
Easy Days is holding a Valentine’s pop-up market at Eighty-Eight Brewing Co. this month, which is a great excuse for an outing with your partner or friends. Stop by from 5 to 9 p.m. for a beer and to shop from vendors offering everything from vintage apparel to jewellery.
Where: Eighty-Eight Brewing
When: February 13

Wild After Hours: In the Heat of the Night 
The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo is excited to announce the 31st annual In the Heat of the Night event, proudly presented by London Drugs. 
Where: Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo 
When: February 13 to 15

Block Heater 
Presented by Calgary Folk Fest, Block Heater is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. This year’s event brings musical performances by artists like Black Mountain, Begonia and TEKE::TEKE at venues throughout the city. See the full 2025 lineup of musicians online. 
Where: Multiple locations 
When: February 14 and 15

Oscar-nominated Films Viewing Session
The Calgary International Film Festival is making it easy to see all of this year’s nominated short films with screening packages featuring the animated, documentary and live action short films.
Where: Globe Cinema
When: February 14 to 16 and 21 to 23

Fishtival 
Dive into the depths of Alberta’s icy waters and experience the wonder of fish this winter at the 13th annual Fishtival. 
Where: Ironwood Stage & Grill 
When: February 15

Skijordue 
Skijor Canada invites you to the “Greatest Show on Snow!” — a blistering blend of snow, speed, style and cheese. Skijoring is the fastest growing winter sport in Canada. Skijor Canada formed in late 2017 in order to support the safe, consistent development of the sport on a national level with a goal of forming a country wide circuit and Canadian Championship. 
Where: The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland 
When: February 15 and 16

Valentine’s Brunch at the Zoo 
Celebrate love this Valentine’s Day with a delicious brunch at the zoo! Treat yourself and your loved ones to a mix of gourmet and comfort breakfast favorites, including a free-flowing chocolate fountain paired with fresh fruit, classic eggs benedict with Canadian bacon, a Belgian waffle bar, made-to-order omelettes and much more. 
Where: Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo 
When: February 16

Leif Vollebekk 
Leif Vollebekk brings the Revelation Tour to Calgary this month. 
Where: The Palace Theatre 
When: February 18

Our Lady Peace: 30th Anniversary Tour 
Celebrate three decades of legendary alt-rock with Our Lady Peace as they bring their 30th Anniversary Tour to Calgary this month. 
Where: Scotiabank Saddledome 
When: February 19

Sterling Moss 
Get ready for an electrifying night of pounding beats and mind-bending acid techno as Underrealm proudly brings Sterling Moss to Calgary. 
Where: The Palace Theatre 
When: February 21

Mother Mother ewith Cavetown and Winnetka Bowling League 
Experience an unforgettable night of indie and alt-rock as Mother Mother takes the stage at the Scotiabank Saddledome, joined by special guests Cavetown and Winnetka Bowling League. 
Where: Scotiabank Saddledome 
When: February 21

Ethnik Festival of Arts & Culture 
One of the local events marking Black History Month, Ethnik Festival of Arts & Culture celebrates the voices and cultural traditions of Alberta’s African and Caribbean communities. For the Calgary Food War portion of the festival on February 21, local chefs will compete in a friendly culinary competition, and this year’s theme is The Battle of the Couples. The main festival will take place on February 22, with art, dance, music and other cultural presentations. 
Where: Multiple locations 
When: February 21 and 22

Matroda 
The Palace stage hosts Matroda with a 360-degree DJ experience with support from Kyle Watson. 
Where: The Palace Theatre 
When: February 28

Kora Flamenca II 
Featuring Zal Sissokho on kora and vocals, Caroline Planté on flamenco guitar and vocals, and percussionist Miguel Medina, Kora Flamenca II will take you on a musical journey like no other. 
Where: Ironwood Stage & Grill 
When: February 28

Family Day at Studio Bell 
Family Day at Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre, has become an annual favourite for families, inspiring them to strengthen their bonds through the power of music. With lots of family-friendly performances and hands-on interactive activities, it promises to be a fun-filled day of music and connection. 
Where: Studio Bell 
When: February 17

Family Day Memories at Calgary Public Library 
Spend your Family Day at the Calgary Public Library. Bring your kids, parents, grandparents, siblings — whoever is family to you! Create family memories at any Library location with special story times, crafts, games, and more. 
Where: Calgary Public Library, Central Library 
When: February 17

Family Day at The Hangar Flight Museum 
Celebrate Family Day and National Aviation Day/Weekend with free admission and activity books at The Hangar Flight Museum. Learn about the first powered flight in Canada, the Silver Dart, while you dive into the history of Canadian aviation in bite-sized presentations. 
Where: The Hangar Flight Museum 
When: February 17

Family Day at Lougheed House 
Fill your Family Day with fun-filled activities at the historic Lougheed House. Enjoy interactive exhibits, family-friendly entertainment, and a chance to explore one of Calgary’s treasured landmarks. 
Where: Lougheed House 
When: February 17

Winter City Design Competition 
Downtown is set to dazzle this winter with the Winter City Design Competition! From twilight walks under glowing glass to playful sled spins, these installations are the perfect places to visit. 
Where: Multiple downtown locations 
When: January 15 to April 15

Calgary Flames Home Games 
Experience the thrill of NHL action with Calgary Flames home games at the Scotiabank Saddledome as the Flames take on the Red Wings, Maple Leafs, Avalanche, Kraken and the Sharks this February. 
Where: Scotiabank Saddledome 
When: February 1, 4, 6, 8, 23

Calgary Hitmen Home Games 
Get into the fun and excitement of the WHL with Calgary Hitmen home games at the Scotiabank Saddledome as the Hitmen take the ice for five home games this month. 
Where: Scotiabank Saddledome 
When: February 2, 5, 7, 11, 26

Calgary Wranglers Home Games 
The Calgary Wranglers continue their season this month in Calgary as they take on three AHL foes at the Scotiabank Saddledome. 
Where: Scotiabank Saddledome 
When: February 15, 17, 28

Calgary Roughnecks Home Games
Calgary’s professional lacrosse team is back in action for the season and you can catch up to three home games in February. The team adds to the fun with its creative theme nights, which include “Lovers & Lax” on February 14, “Pajama Party” on February 16 and “Roughnecks Rodeo” on February 22.
Where: Scotiabank Saddledome
When: February 14, 16, 22

Paola Pivi: Come Check it Out 
Come check it out is Italian artist Paola Pivi’s first major institutional solo show in Canada. Born in Milan, Italy and currently residing on the Island of Hawai’i, Hawaii, Pivi’s practice subverts the familiar and ordinary in ways that expands on our relationship with the built environment. 
Where: Contemporary Calgary 
When: October 4, 2024 to March 2, 2025

Penguin Walk 
Starting mid-January and running until early March, watch as the king penguins step outside their habitat for a royal stroll through the zoo grounds each morning. 
Where: Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo 
When: January 11 to March 9

A Streetcar Named Desire 
See Tennessee Williams’ classic A Streetcar Named Desire where tension builds as secrets are revealed and desires crescendo in this smoldering Pulitzer Prize-winning play. 
Where: Max Bell Theatre (Arts Commons) 
When: January 28 to February 23

Steel Magnolias 
All the ladies who are “anybody” come to gossip and have their hair done by Truvy in her Chinquapin, Louisiana salon. Sharing their stories, laughs and tears, Steel Magnolias is the much-loved hit play featuring six amazing women who draw upon their strength and love to meet the challenges of life. 
Where: The Pumphouse Theatre 
When: January 31 to February 15

YYC Hot Chocolate Festival 
Held in partnership with Calgary Meals on Wheels, YYC Hot Chocolate Fest is an annual event where local restaurants, cafés and chocolatiers compete to create the best hot chocolate in the city, as decided by Calgarians. Partial proceeds from the hot chocolate sales go towards supporting Meals on Wheels, and 2024 was the biggest year yet with over $100,000 going to the not-for-profit organization. 
Where: Multiple locations 
When: February 1 to 28

The Return of Restore & Revive at Lougheed House 
The Return of Restore & Revive is a temporary exhibit that takes a deep dive into the people and processes behind the restoration of Lougheed House in the 1990s and early 2000s that led to the opening of the House as the museum you see today. 
Where: Lougheed House National & Provincial Historic Site 
When: February 7 to April 13

King James 
“King” LeBron James’s reign in Cleveland brings promise, prosperity and renewal to a city in desperate need of all three. It also brings together two unlikely friends in a bond forged by fandom. 
Where: Martha Cohen Theatre 
When: February 25 to March 16

Chinese Lunar New Year Festival 2025 
The Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre will host the Chinese Lunar New Year Festival 2025, which is aligned with their mission to share and educate the public about this traditional celebration. 
Where: Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre 
When: January 25 to February 2

Chinook Blast 
One of the city’s biggest and brightest winter festivals, Chinook Blast returns for its fifth year of lighting up Calgary’s downtown core. The massive celebration features live music, light installations, art presentations, cultural performances, sporting events and more, all taking place throughout the downtown area. 
Where: Multiple locations 
When: January 31 to February 17

Exposure Photography Festival 
This popular festival showcases the work of local and international photographers. This year’s festival is hosted by Contemporary Calgary, where the annual Emerging Photographer’s Showcase and International Open Call exhibitions will be held, along with plenty of other exhibitions at partner venues throughout the month. 
Where: Multiple locations 
When: All month

La Poutine Week 
Love poutine? Of course you do. There’s no better food combination than crispy fries, melty cheese curds and warm gravy. Started in Montreal more than a decade ago, this celebration of poutine has now spread across Canada. During La Poutine Week, local restaurants will offer an array of creative poutines, and the 2025 theme is Around the World. 
Where: Multiple locations 
When: February 1 to 7

2025 Men’s Canadian Open 
Squash Canada’s all-glass power court is set to take centre stage again for the 4th edition of the Canadian Men's Open downtown this month. 
Where: Bow Valley Square 
When: February 24 to 28

Visit Calgary.ca/rinks to check the status of rinks near you throughout the season.

Barb Scott Park
Where: 12 Ave. and 9 St. S.W.
Skating hours: 5 a.m. - 11 p.m.

Lot 6 Pop-Up Rink
Where: 311 8 Street S.W.
Rink hours: 8 a.m. - 9 p.m., firepits restocked with firewood during rink hours

Prince's Island Park
Where: 4 St. and 1 Ave. S.W.
Skating hours: 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.

Thomson Family Park
Where:  1236 16 Ave. S.W.
Skating hours: 5 a.m - 11 p.m. daily