10 things to do in Calgary this weekend (Jan. 31 to Feb. 2)

Chinook Blast 2024. (Facebook/Chinook Blast)

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:

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: Feb. 1 to 28, 2025.

- Where: Various locations throughout Calgary.

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: Friday, Jan. 31 to Monday, Feb. 17

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

Crowchild Classic 2025

- What: The University of Calgary Dinos and Mount Royal University Cougars take over the Saddledome for the 11th annual Crowchild Classic.

- When: Friday, Jan. 31 at 4:30 p.m.

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

Flames vs. Red Wings

- What: The Calgary Flames take on the Detroit Red Wings at the Saddledome.

- When: Saturday, Feb. 1 at 8 p.m.

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

Hitmen vs. Lethbridge Hurricanes

- What: The Calgary Hitmen take on the Lethbridge Hurricanes.

- When: Sunday, Feb. 2 at 2 p.m.

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

Lunar New Year

- 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, Feb. 1 and Sunday, Feb. 2 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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

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, Jan. 31 and Saturday, Feb. 1 from 6 to 10 p.m.

- 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.

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.