{"id":48962,"date":"2026-05-17T13:05:08","date_gmt":"2026-05-17T13:05:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/canada\/48962\/"},"modified":"2026-05-17T13:05:08","modified_gmt":"2026-05-17T13:05:08","slug":"10-incredible-things-to-do-in-calgary-this-week-may-18-to-22-daily-hive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/canada\/48962\/","title":{"rendered":"10 incredible things to do in Calgary this week: May 18 to 22 | Daily Hive"},"content":{"rendered":"

We\u2019re halfway through May, and there are still tons of things to do in Calgary. From comedy shows to football games, there is something for everyone to check out.<\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re looking for an exciting show or a laid-back activity, here are 10 incredible things to do in Calgary this week.<\/p>\n

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Dennis Ku\/Shutterstock<\/p>\n

What:\u00a0The Calgary Stampeders are taking on the Saskatchewan Roughriders for an epic Battle of the Prairies. It\u2019s their first pre-season game of the season, so you\u2019re not going to want to miss it.<\/p>\n

When:\u00a0Monday, May 18, 2026; 1 p.m.
Where:\u00a0McMahon Stadium \u2013 1817 Crowchild Trl. NW
Cost:\u00a0Ticket prices vary on seat<\/p>\n

What: Broadway Across Canada is bringing Mamma Mia! to the stage at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium. \u201cSet on a Greek island paradise where the sun always shines, a tale of love, friendship, and identity is beautifully told through the timeless hits of ABBA.\u201d<\/p>\n

When: May 19 to 24, 2026
Where: Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium \u2013 1415 14th Ave. NW
Cost: Ticket prices vary by date and seat<\/p>\n

What: Storybook Theatre is putting on Shrek the Musical this month. \u201cThe tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself joined by a wisecracking Donkey to rescue a feisty princess, Fiona, to salvage his home, is hilarious brought to the stage.\u201d<\/p>\n

When: May 20 to June 21, 2026
Where: Beddington Theatre Arts Centre \u2013 375 Bermuda Dr. NW
Cost: Ticket prices vary by date and seat\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Jeff Whyte\/Shutterstock<\/p>\n

What: Le Cirque de la Nuit is coming to The Grand this week for an awesome performance. \u201cExperience the captivating mysteries of time travel as the bold and eccentric Time Machinist, Owen Mittagen Vottenberg III, invites you on an unforgettable adventure through the ages.\u201d<\/p>\n

When: May 21 to 24, 2026
Where: The Grand \u2013 608 1st St. SW
Cost: Starting at $55<\/p>\n

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Jeff Whyte\/Shutterstock<\/p>\n

What: Head on over to The Confluence for another installation of Hot Dogs & Hot Takes on History. \u201cThis month at Hot Dogs & Hot Takes on History, Dr. Joe Anderson explores the growing movement to rename places, landmarks, and institutions as part of a broader reckoning with how we commemorate history.\u201d<\/p>\n

When: Thursday, May 21, 2026; 7 p.m.
Where: The Confluence Historic Site and Parkland \u2013 750 9th Ave. SE
Cost: $15<\/p>\n

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Jeff Whyte\/Shutterstock<\/p>\n

What: Patio season is upon us, and Connie and John\u2019s is hosting a rooftop sneak peek. You\u2019ll find an all-day happy hour, free food and drink samples, DJ Rob Faust, special giveaways, and of course, Connie and John\u2019s delicious pizza.<\/p>\n

When: Thursday, May 21, 2026; 3 to 9 p.m.
Where: Simmons Building \u2013 18 Confluence Way SE
Cost: Free<\/p>\n

What: Join Heritage Park for a murder mystery this Friday. \u201cIn Death on the Dancefloor, a murder interrupts a lively dance at the Wainwright Hotel, and the lead investigator needs your help to uncover the truth.\u201d Your ticket includes a three-course dinner and the show.<\/p>\n

When: Friday, May 22, 2026; 6 p.m.
Where: Heritage Park \u2014 1900 Heritage Dr. SW
Cost: $120<\/p>\n

What: Comedian Morgan Jay is stopping at the Grey Eagle Events Centre this Friday for an amazing night of comedy.<\/p>\n

When: Friday, May 22, 2026; 6 p.m.
Where: Grey Eagle Events Centre \u2013 3775 Grey Eagle Dr.
Cost: Prices vary on seat<\/p>\n

What: Country music singer Tim Hicks is bringing his tour to the Palace Theatre this Friday. You\u2019ll hear hits like \u201cStronger Beer,\u201d \u201cGet By,\u201d and \u201cNo Truck Song.\u201d<\/p>\n

When: Friday, May 22, 2026; 7:30 p.m.
Where: The Palace Theatre \u2013\u00a0219 8th Ave. SW
Cost: Starting at $51<\/p>\n

What: If you\u2019re looking for a unique painting experience, head on down to Canopy Studios this Friday for back-and-forth painting. \u201cIn this collaborative workshop, each participant begins their own painting before passing it to their partner. Throughout the session, paintings are exchanged several times\u2014inviting you to respond, adapt, and build on each other\u2019s marks in an evolving visual conversation.\u201d<\/p>\n

When: Friday, May 22, 2026; 6 p.m.
Where: Canopy Studios \u2013 1723 9th St. SW
Cost: $50 per person<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"We\u2019re halfway through May, and there are still tons of things to do in Calgary. From comedy shows…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":48963,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[51],"class_list":{"0":"post-48962","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-calgary","8":"tag-calgary"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/canada\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/48962","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/canada\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/canada\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/canada\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/canada\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=48962"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/canada\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/48962\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/canada\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/48963"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/canada\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=48962"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/canada\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=48962"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/canada\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=48962"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}