10 things to do in Calgary this weekend (Feb. 7 to 9)

Gina Martin has details about all the events going on in Calgary this weekend for Feb. 8 and 9, 2025.

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

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Here’s a look at just 10 things happening around the city:

Calgary Tattoo & Arts Festival

What: Head to the Big Four to take in the winter edition of the Calgary Tattoo & Arts Festival.

When: Friday, Feb. 7 to Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025.

Where: Big Four Roadhouse at Stampede Park, 650 25 Ave. S.E.

Wild About Ice

What: Head to the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo for Wild About Ice, an ice-sculpting qualifying event in partnership with the World Ice Carving Association. Visitors can watch the ice carving in action and take part in fun, family-friendly activities.

When: Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025

Where: Calgary Zoo, 210 St. George’s Dr. N.E.

Chinook Blast

What: Chinook Blast is an annual winter festival that encourages Calgarians to get outside and enjoy the season. There will be live music and roaming performances along Stephen Avenue and a winter sports hub at The Confluence featuring skating and sleigh rides.

When: Until Monday, Feb. 17

Where: Stephen Avenue between First Street and Third Street S.W., and The Confluence, 750 Ninth Ave. S.E.

YYC Hot Chocolate Fest

What: Dozens and dozens of specialty hot chocolates will be sold throughout Calgary in February as part of YYC Hot Chocolate Fest, a charitable competition that sees a portion of sales donated to Calgary Meals on Wheels.

When: Until Feb. 28, 2025.

Where: Various locations throughout Calgary.

Hitmen vs. Oil Kings

What: The Calgary Hitmen take on the Edmonton Oil Kings at the Saddledome.

When: Friday, Feb. 7 at 7 p.m.

Where: Scotiabank Saddledome, 555 Saddledome Rise S.E.

Flames vs. Kraken

What: The Calgary Flames take on the Seattle Kraken at the Saddledome.

When: Saturday, Feb. 8 at 8 p.m.

Where: Scotiabank Saddledome, 555 Saddledome Rise S.E.

A Tribute to Bob Marley

What: The Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra presents A Tribute to Bob Marley, a brand-new orchestral experience celebrating the reggae icon’s 80th birthday.

When: Saturday, Feb. 8 at 7:30 p.m.

Where: Jack Singer Concert Hall, 225 Eighth Ave. S.E.

A Streetcar Named Desire

What: Theatre Calgary presents Tennessee Williams’ classic A Streetcar Named Desire.

When: Until Feb. 23, 2025.

Where: Max Bell Theatre (Arts Commons), 220 Ninth Ave. S.E.

Murder at the Park – A Wedding to Die For

What: Heritage Park hosts A Wedding to Die For, a Murder at the Park dinner theatre experience that includes a three-course meal.

When: Friday, Feb. 7 and Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025.

Where: The Wainwright Hotel at Heritage Park, 1900 Heritage Dr. SW,

The Big Bang Parody: A Musical

What: Jubilations Dinner Theatre Calgary presents The Big Bang Parody: A Musical. Join Sheldon and the gang as they navigate the ups and downs of life, love and the pursuit of cosmic understanding.

When: Until Feb. 11, 2025.

Where: Jubilations Dinner Theatre, 1002 37 St. S.W.