SPRING REPTILE EXPO

Catch the Western Canadian Reptile Expo April 18-19. I’ve been before and it really has all kinds of reptiles from the massive show stoppers to the teeny tiny and dare I say adorable?! If you’re someone who is squeamish just know that I am too and I still managed to have a great time. (I just stayed away from the spider section 😬).

Use ASPG9YGY for 15% off regular admission. To use put in however many tickets you want, click “get tickets”, a screen will pop-up with optional attendee info, click “checkout now” button. At the top of the page will be a bright green stripe that says “Have a coupon?” Enter the code, click “apply coupon”, and it’ll update your cart on the right side of the screen.

EVENTS TO SUPERCHARGE YOUR WEEK🚀

A curated list of the best fun events! Get out of your house and do one (or more!) of these fun events happening this week!

MONDAY

• 🥘 YYC FOOD & DRINK EXPERIENCE: Last chance to participate in this foodie festival on until March 29. See the long list of restaurants that are participating on their website (over 120!) plus there are also the premium ”signature culinary events” which go for $80-$250 per person.

• 💃WAR ON THE CATWALK: See drag superstar Alyssa Edwards at the Jubilee as host of this fun event. (tix start at $63)

• 🎵 GOO GOO DOLLS: Take over the Saddledome on Monday with guests Dashboard Confessional. (tix start at $58)

TUESDAY

• 🗼 802 CHALLENGE: You’ve got 2 more Tuesdays to do the 802 Challenge! If you’ve ever wanted to go up the Calgary tower via steps rather than by elevator now is your chance. I’ve done this before, and it is surprisingly not hard, so if you’re scared, don’t be! Buy tix in advance or just show up. It’s on each Tuesday from 4pm-7pm ($12).

• 🍷 AGRICOLA BELLARIA WINE DINNER: Fancy a fancy dinner? Then this night out at Bonterra will do the trick. Includes 4 delicious courses paired with wine. ($155)

WEDNESDAY

• 🎤 RISE AGAINST: Concert on at Grey Eagle with special guests Destroy Boys and Koyo ($80)

• 🍕LINA’S PIZZA DOUGH CLASS: Yum! There are only a few tickets left for this event at Lina’s on Elbow Drive. Includes drink, dinner, and dessert ($94)

THURSDAY

• ❄️ CANADA GOOSE SALE: This massive warehouse sale is on at the BMO centre Thursday to Sunday. (free entry)

• 💎 CALGARY ROCK N’ GEM SHOW: Spruce Meadows is hosting this event showcasing rocks of all kinds! I’ve been before and you can expect a LOT of cool looking rocks (neat for kids), crystals, and variety of jewelry. It’s on all weekend and Thursday is UV night where you can see stuff glow in the dark! ($3 admission)

FRIDAY

• 🦘 ZOODUNNIT POST MORTEM: A live murder mystery game at the Calgary Zoo! Includes dinner. ($94)

• 🎸HAIRBALL CONCERT: Celebrate ‘80s rock and roll at this concert at Grey Eagle. The performance promises pyrotechnics, props and surprises. ($65)

• 🏎️ WORLD OF WHEELS: See this truck and auto show on Fri-Sun at the BMO Centre. ($28)

SATURDAY

• 🎵 R&B FEST: Commonwealth is holding a special event this Saturday. This celebration of the ‘90s to ‘00s is an early event only going from 4pm-9pm. ($55)

• 🪩GOLDEN GIRLS VEGAS VACATION: Launching at Jubilations Dinner Theatre this Saturday. Shows go until the end of May but book sooner rather than later for popular dates. I’ve never been to Jubilations theatre but I keep hearing they are really fun! ($85)

• 🎶 BACK TO THE HEAVYWEIGHT JAM 90S DANCE PARTY: Dickens is holding a decade of dance party guaranteed to satisfy any millennial. Tickets are cheap but apparently they sell out early. ($13)

SUNDAY

• 🩸A KILLING SNOW: A Killing Snow is a scary, murder mystery type play where four strangers are trapped in a secluded farmhouse. I bought tickets to see it this week, it’s at Vertigo Theatre! It’s on until April 12. (Tickets start at $32)

• 💍 BLISS BRIDAL SHOW: This everything wedding show is on at Deerfoot Casino on Sunday and parking and entry are free!

3 EVENTS TO LOOK FORWARD TO! 🤩

DID YOU HEAR!? 😮

Heard around the water cooler this week. 👂

• Super Crunch Tanghulu is now open in Market Mall. If you’ve ever wanted to try this crunchy sweet Japanese treat, now is your chance! It’s buy one, get one for their grand opening celebration Sat March 28.

• Calgary Stampede has set out a 20 year master plan for Stampede Park and the surrounding area. After a skim of the article, the highlights are that there will be 7 different theme areas, an an overall focus on being a full “entertainment district” and they plan to get rid of the Big Four building and Saddledome to build new entertainment spaces there. (I don’t think these are big surprises.)

• Mark February 2028 on your calendar for the World Cup of Hockey as Calgary & Edmonton jointly won the bid to host this massive event. Pretty cool and should be a big economic driver for the province.

• Chocoberry has been teasing about opening a location in Calgary for OVER A YEAR!!😲 And they are finally here. This one is pretty hyped up, I can’t say I’ve tried this dessert shop that is based out of the UK, but I’m going in with high expectations.

• I did not need extra motivation to buy Made by Marcus Mini Egg ice cream, but for some miracle reason, they are offering the chance to win free ice cream for a year to everyone who buys a pint of this delicious limited time batch. There are 5 golden stickers hidden under the lids of pints. If your pint happens to have it, you’re a big winner!

• Nelly Furtado is The National Music Centre’s newest inductee! See her exhibit at Studio Bell starting March 25.

💰DISCOUNTS & DEALS 💰

I’m always on the look out for new deals and discounts to share! Let me know if you know of any I can add to the list - I feel like I am running low on discount codes right now!

• 15% OFF - REPTILE EXPO: Use code ASPG9YGY for discounted regular admission at the expo on April 18-19

• 50% OFF - SKIP THE DEPOT: I’ve been using these guys to pick up my empties for years! Have never let me down. Get 50% off your first pick up.

• 50% OFF - WINERY FEE: For all new customers at Wine Warehouse.

• 80% OFF - FRESH PREP: Get up to 80% off Fresh Prep meal making kits (new customers only) Use code INFSOCIABLE80 (unsure on code expire date)

• $5 LEO’S LATE NIGHT MENU: On 7 days a week after 11pm, get a $5 smashburger, Leo’s Lager, Leo’s Fizz, or Leo’s Island

• $15 OFF - INSPIRED GO SALADS: I’ve been ordering these salads every 2 weeks for about 3 years now. Can’t beat the fantastic taste and convenience.

• $50 FREE CASH: When you use my link to join CIBC and open a new bank account.

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_{⚠Accuracy: I do this newsletter alone and inevitably it will feature a typo or two (or I might have got my details mixed up, I am just a frequently hungover person after all). Furthermore, event details can change at the organizer’s whim, please double check before you head out anywhere. That said, I think this is 99.9% accurate! I try my best!}

🫥 _{Full Transparency:  Sometimes I include events or businesses within this newsletter that have a sponsored connection to YYC Sociables (my local small business). Some links may be affiliate (very rarely, but sometimes) which means I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Or I may refer to a hosted media event or gifted food.}