10 things to do in Calgary this weekend (April 24-26) 

PetFest at Spruce Meadows. (Facebook/Spruce Meadows)

There are plenty of local events and activities to check out in Calgary this weekend.

PetFest

• What: Spruce Meadows hosts PetFest, a pet extravaganza with corgi and dachshund races, sheep herding, mini horses and adoptable pets.
• When: Friday, April 24 to Sunday, April 26.
• Where: Spruce Meadows, 18011 Spruce Meadows Way S.W.

Calgary Expo

• What: Calgary Expo is the city’s ultimate fan culture convention, featuring celebrity guests, photo opportunities, autograph signings, comics and cosplay.
• When: Thursday, April 23 to Sunday, April 26
• Where: BMO Centre at Stampede Park, 1912 Flores LaDue Parade S.E.

Feast on Fourth

• What: Feast on Fourth is a walkable and budget-friendly food festival featuring eateries on Fourth Street. S.W.
• When: Until Sunday, April 26.
• Where: Various venues along Fourth Street. S.W.

Calgary Underground Film Festival

• What: The Calgary Underground Film Festival celebrates its 23rd edition with a diverse selection of films.
• When: Until April 26.
• Where: Globe Cinema, 617 Eighth Ave. S.W.

The Sheepdogs

• What: Juno-Award winning Canadian rock band The Sheepdogs perform at the Grey Eagle.
• When: 8 p.m. on Friday, April 24.
• Where: Grey Eagle Resort and Casino, 3777 Grey Eagle Dr.

Tenille Townes + Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra

• What: Enjoy an intimate evening with Tenille Townes and the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, featuring the Canadian country singer’s biggest hits.
• When: Saturday, April 25.
• Where: Jack Singer Concert Hall, Arts Commons, 225 Eighth Ave. S.E.

Wildwoman

• What: Alberta Theatre Projects presents Wildwoman, in association with Gateway Theatre, based on the true story that inspired Beauty and the Beast. Wildwoman dives into the lives of three women as they fight for survival, influence and legacy within the treacherous walls of a royal court.
• When: Until May 10.
• Where: Martha Cohen Theatre, 215 Eighth Ave. S.E.

A Doll’s House

• What: Theatre Calgary presents Henrik Ibsen’s A Doll’s House, as adapted by Amy Herzog. The play tells the story of an ordinary family, a perfect marriage and a wife with a secret.
• When: Until May 3.
• Where: Martha Cohen Theatre, 215 Eighth Ave. S.E.

New Sound in Town

• What: Stage West Calgary presents New Sound in Town, a musical revue that explores the evolution and cross-pollination of musical genres over the decades.
• When: Until June 21.
• Where: Stage West, 727 42 Ave. S.E.

Golden Girls: Vegas Vacation

• What: Jubilations Dinner Theatre Calgary presents Golden Girls: Vegas Vacation, a tale of a gang of senior women who head to Las Vegas for a Bachelorette trip.
• When: Until May 30.
• Where: Jubilations Dinner Theatre, 1002 37 St. S.W.