Discovery Days – Explore Possibilities
Start off the New Year right with our new Discovery Days series. We're mixing in all of this season’s colours, scales, tails and science for curious minds to explore. 
Where: Bow Habitat Station and Sam Livingston Fish Hatchery 
When: January 3

Calgary Renovation Show
The Calgary Renovation Show is a vibrant marketplace where you can shop for home-related products and services, experience stunning displays to help inspire your next home project and enjoy presentations from renowned local and international industry experts.
Where: BMO Centre 
When: January 10 to 12

Guided Exhibition Tour of the Confluence
Through stories, photographs and a tour through our permanent exhibition space, uncover the layered past of the Confluence on this indoor tour, which includes a presentation in the beautiful Burnswest Theatre and a guided walk through the cultural centre. 
Where: The Confluence Historic Site and Parkland 
When: January 11

UNVEILED
A lux fashion show and wedding planning event for sophisticated brides, grooms, partners and guests. Meet and mingle with a curated gathering of Calgary's finest wedding experts.
Where: Fairmont Palliser  
When: January 11

2025 MS Calgary Whisky Festival
This event, in support of MS Canada, is for those who already love whisky, and those intrigued to learn more about this well-loved spirit!
Where: Hotel Arts – 119 12 Ave SW
When: January 16

SUM 41: Tour of the Setting SUM
Iconic punk rock legends Sum 41 are hitting the Saddledome this month for their highly anticipated farewell tour, Tour of the Setting SUM. 
Where: Scotiabank Saddledome 
When: January 16

The Chinatown Pop Up Movie Club Local Filmmaker Showcase
Join The Chinatown Pop Up Movie Club Local Filmmaker Showcase for an afternoon of awesome films by talented local creators!
Where: Calgary Chinese Elderly Citizens’ Association
When: January 18

Beading Workshop
In this beginner’s workshop, Métis artisan Janis Laboucane will share the history and significance of Métis beading where you’ll learn to follow a traditional flower pattern for your own beading project. 
Where: The Confluence Historic Site and Parkland 
When: January 19

Kerry King North American Tour 2025
Kerry King brings his North American Tour to The Palace with special guests Municipal Waste and Alien Weaponry!
Where: The Palace Theatre
When: January 22

Bleu Neon
A solo performed entirely from the position of the squat - used as a cultural, political and aesthetic symbol of Asian being. Bleu Neon navigates between fantasized nostalgia, language loss and objectification – all widely experienced by Asian diasporic populations.
Where: The Erratics Indie Arts Club - 625 11 Ave SW
When: January 24 and 25

Pkew Pkew Pkew
Modern Love Presents Pkew Pkew Pkew w/ Less Miserable & The Ativans.
Where: Modern Love – 613 11 Ave SW
When: January 24

Chinese Lunar New Year Festival
The festival will showcase captivating activities such as dragon and lion dances, multicultural performances, an art exhibition, food vendors, games, and a marketplace. 
Where: Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre
When: January 25 and 26, 2025

Lunar New Year at The Confluence
Celebrate the Lunar New Year with drop-in skating, family-friendly crafts and stories about Chinese-Calgarian history.
Where: The Confluence Historic Site and Parkland
When: January 25

Andrés Ruzo: Hunt for Sleeping Giants
Join Arts Commons Presents and National Geographic Live as Andrés Ruzo shares his remarkable encounters with the underworld in stunning high-definition photo and video from the field.
Where: Jack Singer Concert Hall
When: January 26 and 27

National Geographic Live – Andres Ruzo: Hunt for Sleeping Giants
Join Arts Commons Presents and National Geographic Live for a white-hot journey (from the safety of your seat) as Andrés Ruzo shares his remarkable encounters with the underworld in stunning high-definition photo and video from the field. 
Where: Arts Commons 
When: January 26 and 27

Amos Gill
One of the hottest comedians in Australia and now swiftly making a name for himself globally, Amos Gill divides his time between Australia and the USA, where he is a touring headliner. 
Where: The GRAND 
When: January 29

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

Lunar New Year Gala
Chinatown Business Improvement Area invites you and your guests to join us for a 10-course banquet style Chinese New Year’s dinner. 
Where: Regency Palace
When: January 30

SonReal All Things Aside Tour
Gateway Events Presents SonReal for the All Things Aside Tour.
Where: Commonwealth – 731 10 Avenue SW
When: January 31

The Calgary Motorcycle and Powersport Show
The Calgary Motorcycle and Powersport Show is back, showcasing some of the most anticipated models for 2025, including the latest electric vehicles.
Where: BMO Centre 
When: January 31 to February 2

Unplugged: Nirvana Reimagined
Throw yourself back to the ‘90s when grunge music reigned supreme and rock out to the band’s About a Girl, Come as You Are, Pennyroyal Tea, and more — all given extra oomph with a full symphony orchestra. This performance is presented in partnership with One Yellow Rabbit as part of the High Performance Rodeo.
Where: Jack Singer Concert Hall
When: January 31

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 Utah Hockey Club, Predators, Kings, Sabres, Capital and Ducks this January. 
Where: Scotiabank Saddledome
When: January 2, 4, 11, 23, 28, 30

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 eight home games this month.
Where: Scotiabank Saddledome 
When: January 5, 8, 10, 12, 17, 19, 26, 29

Calgary Wranglers Home Games
The Calgary Wranglers continue their season this month in Calgary as they take on seven AHL foes at the Scotiabank Saddledome. 
Where: Scotiabank Saddledome 
When: January 1, 3, 5, 14, 15, 25, 26

Cinema Du Look
Step into the dazzling world of the 1980s “Cinema Du Look” with Calgary Cinematheque. There will be multiple screenings at the Globe Cinema in January.
Where: Globe Cinema
When: January 2 to 30

Toddler Time
Join us for exciting story times, age-appropriate crafts, colouring and more for youngsters aged 0 to 5. Tickets include the program and admission to The Confluence Cultural Centre so you can make the most of your day out. 
Where: The Confluence Historic Site and Parkland 
When: January 10 to 31

William Perehudoff “Five Decades”
Newzones is honoured to present "William Perehudoff: Five Decades", a solo exhibition of exemplary works spanning from the 1960s to the early 2000s. Bringing together a thoughtfully curated selection of paintings directly from the acclaimed artist’s Estate, "Five Decades" delves into Perehudoff’s richly varied oeuvre, highlighting his unique and highly regarded sensibilities toward line, colour and form. 
Where: Newzones Gallery of Contemporary Art 
When: November 28, 2024 to January 18, 2025

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

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

Standup Comedian Adam Tiller
Standup Comedian Adam Tiller returns to Calgary for the second time to perform at the Comedy Cave! Adam is known for his dark and clever comedic sensibility and his strong writing. 
Where: Comedy Cave 
When: January 6 to 11

Echoes of the Land
Co-presented by One Yellow Rabbit and Ghost River Theatre as part of the 39th Annual High Performance Rodeo, Echoes of the Land invites audiences to immerse themselves in a transcendent sound journey led by Stoney Nakoda drummer and vocalist Cedric Lightning, Blackfoot traditional drummer and knowledge keeper Skip Wolfleg, and musicians Kris Demeanor and Kenna Burima. 
Where: Ghost River Theatre 
When: January 16 to 25

Call and Response
With great excitement, we are thrilled to announce this new show featuring live music by the Falling Bullets jazz band from New Orleans, led by Marla Dixon. 
Where: Decidedly Jazz Danceworks 
When: January 16 to 26

Bob-Sled 2025
A super fun and affordable six-day winter-fest presented by Sled Island, Eighty-Eight and The Palomino.
Where: The Palomino
When: January 21 to 26

Chinook Blast
Experience the magic of Chinook Blast, Calgary’s winter festival celebration! Chinook Blast warms up our city with a celebration of community, culture and civic pride, where the best of Calgary’s art, music, theatre, sport and recreation will be on display. 
Where: Downtown locations
When: January 31 to February 17, 2025

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