Banff Town
Perched on the side of Tunnel Mountain, Banff’s flagship arts venue hosts a varied program of concerts, lectures, exhibitions and events throughout the…
Must-see entertainment in Alberta
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Calgary
Cross over into the hip universe of Inglewood to find the grassroots of Calgary's music scene, here inside the Garry Theatre. Local bands alternate with…
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Edmonton
Edmonton's only surviving art deco–era cinema has operated under various guises since 1940, changing hands most recently in 2011. It's filled with vintage…
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Edmonton
The Princess is a grand old theater that defiantly sticks her middle finger up at the multiplexes that are dominant elsewhere. Dating from the pre-talkie…
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Calgary
There's something on stage here most nights – everything from jazz jams to hip-hop, along with comedy and quiz nights. The rooftop patio is ace in the…
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Calgary
Archrival of the Edmonton Oilers, the Calgary Flames play ice hockey from October to April at the Saddledome. Make sure you wear red to the game and head…
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Calgary
Built in the 1920s as a garage but turned into a theater during the 1930s depression, the Plaza is the last operating neighborhood theater in Calgary…
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Edmonton
This is the sort of place your mother warned you about: dirty, rough, but still somehow cool. It's a great place to check out some live music; blues and…
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Calgary
Guaranteed to be a fun night out, Loose Moose has digs near the Inglewood neighborhood. It specializes in improv comedy and, at times, audience…
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Edmonton
There are only 176 precious seats at the Varscona, a cornerstone of the Old Strathcona theater district that puts on 350 performances annually of edgy…
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Calgary
This art-house theater specializes in foreign films and Canadian cinema – both often hard to find in mainstream movie houses. Look for discounts on…
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Calgary
This is the hub for live theater in Calgary. With four theaters and one of the best concert halls in North America, you can see everything from ballet to…
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Edmonton
This theater opened after Theatre Network's beloved 1940s Roxy theater burned down. Nevertheless, it keeps things eclectic, showing burlesque, live bands…
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Edmonton
Since its beginning in 1963, Edmonton Opera has been getting rave reviews from opera lovers, and breathing new life into classics like Carmen and The…
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Edmonton
To avoid any embarrassing situations, wise up on the Oilers before you arrive in Edmonton. The local National Hockey League (NHL) team dominated the game…
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Calgary
Archrival of the Edmonton Oilers (and the only-slightly-less-hated Vancouver Canucks), the Calgary Flames play ice hockey from October to April at the…
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Edmonton
Edmonton's foremost theater company, with a large indoor garden and multiple stages, is based right in downtown's Winston Churchill Sq. Expect glowing…
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Calgary
The Calgary Stampeders, part of the Canadian Football League (CFL), play from July to September at McMahon Stadium in the University District, 6km…
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Edmonton
This place holds over 52,000 fans and is home to the Edmonton Eskimos. If you're a football fan, you can join in the fun; tickets start at around $45.
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Southern Alberta
Waterton has its own small movie theater, showing two films nightly, as well as live classical music and the occasional play. Cash only. Check the…
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Calgary
Set in what used to be, you guessed it, the pumphouse, this theater company puts on avant-garde, edgy productions like One Man Star Wars Trilogy.
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Edmonton
The Eskimos take part in the Canadian Football League (CFL) from July to October at Commonwealth Stadium.
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Calgary
You can hang with the upper crust at the ballet or rock out to a good concert, all under the one roof.
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Banff Town
The local movie house mainly screens first-run films, but also hosts special screenings featuring such fare as recent award winners from the Banff Centre…
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Edmonton
The place to check out the Edmonton Opera. Otherwise, this is a great venue for live performances of every kind.
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