10 things to do in Calgary this weekend (Jan. 24 – 26)

Gina Martin has details about all the events going on in Calgary this weekend for Jan. 25 and 26, 2025.

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

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

Year of the Snake

- What: The Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre’s Chinese New Year Festival 2025 is free to attend. Celebrate the Year of Snake with a sensational showcase of our city’s rich cultural heritage.

- When: Saturday, Jan. 25 and Sunday, Jan. 26 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

- Where: Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre, 197 First St. S.W.

Roughnecks vs. Rock

- What: The Calgary Roughnecks take on the Toronto Rock at the Saddledome.

- When: Friday, Jan. 24 at 7 p.m.

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

Wranglers vs. Gulls

- What: The Calgary Wranglers take on the San Diego Gulls at the Saddledome.

- When: Saturday, Jan. 25 at 1 p.m.

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

Hitmen vs. Rebels

- What: The Calgary Hitmen take on the Red Deer Rebels at the Saddledome.

- When: Sunday, Jan. 26 at 6 p.m.

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

ISU World Cup Speed Skating 2025

- What: Watch some of the most talented and fastest speed skaters from more than 30 countries compete as part of the third ISU World Cup Speed Skating event of the season.

- When: Friday, Jan. 24 to Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025.

- Where: Olympic Oval, 288 Collegiate Blvd. N.W.

Thirsty & Thrifty wine tasting

- What: Did your New Year’s resolution involve cutting costs? Market Wines is hosting Thirsty and Thrifty wine tastings exploring budget-friendly and approachable selections.

- When: Saturday, Jan. 25 at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.

- Where: Market Wines University District, 4109 University Ave. N.W.

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.

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun

- What: Stage West Calgary presents Girls Just Wanna Have Fun, celebrating girl groups from the Andrews Sisters and the Supremes to The Bangles and The Spice Girls.

- When: Until Feb. 2, 2025

- Where: Stage West, 727 42 Ave. S.E.

High Performance Rodeo

- What: One Yellow Rabbit presents High Performance Rodeo, Calgary’s international festival of the arts, including theatre, music, dance, comedy and more.

- When: Until Feb. 2, 2025.

- Where: Various venues throughout Calgary.

DJD – Call and Response

- What: Celebrate the 40th anniversary of Decidedly Jazz Danceworks by taking in Call and Response, featuring live music by the Falling Bullets Jazz Band from New Orleans.

- When: Jan. 16 to 26, 2025.

- Where: DJD Dance Centre, 111 12 Ave. S.E.