Top Events Happening in Calgary This Week- June 02 - 06, 2025
- Jun 1, 2025
- 8 min read
Hey Wanderers!
Calgary is buzzing with excitement this week, offering something for everyone—from sports fans to comedy lovers!
Get ready to laugh out loud at the FunnyFest Calgary Comedy Festival, bringing big laughs and top-notch comedians to stages across the city. Sports enthusiasts can catch all the action at the Spruce Meadows EPIC Weekend: Continental Tournament, where elite show jumping meets live music and family fun. Basketball fans won't want to miss the interactive fan experience at NBA House Calgary, coinciding with the NBA Finals and featuring player meet-and-greets and games. Meanwhile, the Calgary Surge are heating up the court with high-energy home games, and soccer fans can rally behind Calgary Wild FC as they bring fierce competition and hometown pride to McMahon Stadium.
With so much happening, it’s the perfect time to dive into Calgary’s lively event scene and make the most of the week ahead!
Monday, June 02, 2025
Farmers and Makers Market
Where:
cSPACE Marda Loop (1721 29 AVE SW, Calgary, AB)
When:
May 24 - October 04, 2025
Cost:
FREE
Details:
Experience the vibrant atmosphere of a community gathering where local talent, passion, and creativity come to life. Discover over 50 farms, food artisans, craft vendors, and food trucks offering unique products and mouthwatering treats, all set to the backdrop of live music. Meet the makers, hear their stories, and take home a piece of the community while enjoying the simple joys of great food, friendly faces, and a welcoming space. Join us for a day that is more than just a market. It is a celebration of local spirit!
FUNNYFEST Calgary Comedy Festival
Where:
Various Venues
When:
May 29 - June 08, 2025
Cost:
$15+
Details:
The annual FunnyFest Calgary Comedy Festival.
FunnyFest Comedy does it all — from high – brow to low – brow and everything in-between!
Catch the big laughs with 6 Stand Up Comedians per show!
Newsboys – Worldwide Revival Nights Tour
Where:
WinSport Event Centre (88 Canada Olympic Rd SW, Calgary, AB)
When:
June 02, 2025
Cost:
$30+
Details:
Get ready, Calgary! The Newsboys are bringing their unforgettable live show to the WinSport Event Centre on Monday, June 2, 2025!
Experience the energy, faith, and powerful music that have made the Newsboys one of the most iconic bands in Christian music. From chart-topping hits to uplifting anthems, this is a night you don’t want to miss!
Johnny Pogo
Where:
The Comedy Cave (1020 8 Avenue Southwest Calgary, AB)
When:
June 02 - 07, 2025
Cost:
$17
Details:
Through his humour you will find that Johnny can make light out of the darkest situations and can also make dark out of the lightest. Tipping the scales at 300lbs (his hair weighs 30), Johnny has made a living out of making fun of himself, his wife or anyone he has come into contact with or on. Known to his friends simply as Pogo, he is both bouncy and a corn dog.
Tuesday, June 03, 2025
Life in Warm Colors
Where:
cSPACE Marda Loop (1721 29th Avenue SW, Calgary, AB)
When:
June 03 - 30, 2025
Cost:
FREE
Details:
Join us for Life in Warm Colors, a vibrant art exhibit exploring the urgency of global warming through bold, warm-toned works by Olamide Adedipe.
Calgary Girls Book Club -YYC Girls Night (Book - The Throne of Broken Gods)
Where:
Two Rivers Distillery (453 42 Ave SE Calgary, AB)
When:
June 03, 2025
Cost:
$5+
Details:
The book you need to have completed by this date is The Throne of Broken Gods (by Amber V. Nicole)
Join us for a cozy evening of books, bonding, and new friends! Discover your next great read, connect with other book lovers, and shape the future of the book club. Come on down, grab a drink, and settle in for a fun, literary night out!
Date: June 3, 2025 from 6-8 pm
Location: Two Rivers Distillery (453 42 Ave SE)
Tickets: $5 Early Bird
$10 - 1 week prior up until event
Limited tickets available – grab yours and let’s make it a night to remember!
All profits from ticket sales will go to our lovely host location and possible treats and snacks! This is to keep track of numbers as we have limited space.
Calgary Tremendous Trivia Spring League at the Rec Room!
Where:
The Rec Room (1180-901 64 Avenue Northeast Calgary, AB)
When:
June 03, 2025
Cost:
FREE
Details:
We're proud to be bringing Tremendous Trivia to The Rec Room every Tuesday. Come by for your chance to win weekly prizes, or participate in our Trivia League from April 1st - June 10th to compete for even larger prizes sponsored by Cineplex and Coors Light!
Battle it out across 6 rounds of General Knoweldge and Name That Tune to become the Ultimate Trivia Champion!
It's absolutely free to play, must be legal drinking age.
Wednesday, June 04, 2025
Staples Kids' Event: Kinetic Sand
Where:
Staples Stores
When:
June 04, 2025
Cost:
FREE
Details:
Let your imagination run wild as you mold, shape, and play with magical Kinetic Sand! It’s soft, squishy, and oh-so-satisfying—just like beach day fun, minus the mess!
Play with the original magical, moldable, and mesmerizing sensory sand, featuring our top Kinetic Sand playsets.
In this session, you will:
Get creative and play with the original magical, moldable, and mesmerizing sensory sand, featuring our top Kinetic Sand playsets:
Squishmotion
Soft Serve Station
Folding Sandbox
Sandbox Set
Take home a Kinetic Sand sample
Ages: 3+
Paint Night-Spirit Island
Where:
Paint Escape (91 milbank Drive SW #2 Calgary, AB)
When:
June 04, 2025
Cost:
$39
Details:
Alexandre has an extensive teaching background of over 30 years at locations including Olds College, Mount Royal University, and Alberta College of Art and Design. He began his early years as a sculptor and later expanded his artistic career to painting in the fine arts. He is a skilled instructor and artist with a diverse background in figurative, landscape, portraiture and still-life painting.
Thursday, June 05, 2025
Spruce Meadows EPIC Weekend Continental Tournament
Where:
Spruce Meadows (18011 Spruce Meadows Way SW, Calgary, AB)
When:
June 05 - 08, 2025
Cost:
$5+
Details:
The bigger tournaments are ticketed and accompanied by other events to entertain the whole family. It’s an EPIC Weekend every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday during the tournaments in June and July. From Movies at the Meadows every Friday night to live entertainment on the Scotiabank Stage and in the Deloitte Ring , something is happening around every corner. Families can explore our Kid’s Zone, featuring bouncy castles, miniature animals, pony rides, crafts, miniature train rides, games, and more—perfect for keeping little ones entertained. Enjoy shopping opportunities , delicious food experiences, and our Live and Intimate Concerts*, all designed to add even more excitement to your day!
Calgary Wild FC vs. Halifax Tide FC
Where:
McMahon Stadium (1817 Crowchild Tr NW, Calgary, AB)
When:
June 05, 2025
Cost:
$25+
Details:
Get ready, Calgary Wild FC is taking the pitch, and the energy is electric! Whether you're a die-hard soccer fan or just looking for a thrilling night out, there's nothing like the roar of the crowd and the rush of live soccer action.
NBA House Calgary
Where:
The Rooftop YYC (414 3rd St SW, Calgary, AB)
When:
June 05 - 08, 2025
Cost:
$0+
Details:
Experience the excitement of the 2025 NBA Finals at NBA House Calgary. Enjoy interactive basketball games, photo ops with the Larry O’Brien Trophy, exclusive merchandise, contests, and meet-and-greets with NBA legends Danny Green and Metta World Peace. Don't miss the 18+ viewing parties for Games 1 and 2.
Indigenous Allyship Professional Development Workshop
Where:
The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland (750 9 Ave SE, Calgary, AB)
When:
June 05, 2025
Cost:
$85
Details:
Join a day long workshop focused on reconciliation and Indigenous perspectives. Blackfoot Knowledge Keeper Paula Smith will lead the session, which includes guidance on land acknowledgments, a walking tour exploring Indigenous and colonial histories, and storytelling with an Indigenous Elder. Bring your own lunch and be ready to engage with meaningful conversation and learning.
Friday, June 06, 2025
Stage One Festival of New Canadian Work
Where:
Devonian Gardens - Core Mall (324 8 Ave SW, Calgary, AB)
When:
June 06 - 20, 2025
Cost:
FREE
Details:
Lunchbox Theatre has been dedicated to the creation, development and production of new Canadian one-act plays, many of which have gone on to great acclaim after their premiere on our stage. Come by and be a part of the process and creation! Attend the FREE workshop readings and help us shape the new plays that will grace the Lunchbox stage in years to come.
Art Party
Where:
Centre Court (225 8 Ave SE, Calgary, AB)
When:
June 06, 2025
Cost:
FREE
Details:
Meet the local artists and creatives who bring inspiration, share stories, and thought-provoking ideas to the walls and public spaces of Arts Commons at our next Art Party!
Celebrate artists and go on an interactive art tour of the Arts Commons Galleries, shop at an Art Market with local artist vendors, check out the open studios and vibe with our DJ Subliminal Rabbit holding court in Centre Court. Learn the art of sticker making and character development where you’ll design and takeaway your own unique stickers with artists Rawry & Pohly !
This upcoming Arts Commons Galleries artist reception showcases the current exhibitions on display with the RBC Emerging Visual Artists Program, including the Ledge Gallery, Lightbox Studio, Window Galleries, and +15 Galleries. It will also celebrate the media artists in the Micro Cinema, +15 Soundscape and our friends at One Yellow Rabbit, Downstage, and IndigeSTEAM!!
Free Soccer Fridays
Where:
Various locations
When:
June 06, 2025
Cost:
FREE
Details:
Free Soccer Fridays, sponsored by Servus Credit Union, invites kids to a FREE, unstructured, drop-in soccer opportunity. This is a chance for youth of all ages and abilities to play and enjoy the sport. There is no cost, but parents do need to sign a waiver.
Wild After Hours: Zoo Brew (18+)
Where:
Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo (210 St George's Dr NE, Calgary, AB)
When:
June 06, 2025
Cost:
$90+
Details:
Raise your glass to a wildly hoppy evening at the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo! Sip on local craft brews, indulge in delicious eats, and enjoy a stroll through the zoo at this adults-only event. Whether you’re planning a night out with your pals or a romantic evening for two, this is an evening you’ll never forget.
With over 30 beverage vendors on display, spread throughout the entire zoo, you’ll immerse yourself in a celebration of local flavours.
Movies at the Meadows: Encanto & Gladiator 2
Where:
Spruce Meadows (18011 Spruce Meadows Way SW, Calgary, AB)
When:
June 06, 2025
Cost:
$5+
Details:
Nothing says summer like watching a movie under the open skies! This summer, Spruce Meadows is hosting EPIC Weekends during their tournaments in June and July. Every Friday of EPIC Weekends, your family can enjoy a double-feature movie night, included with your ticket to Spruce Meadows. Come early and enjoy other entertainment and shopping.
5 PM: Encanto
7 PM: Gladiator 2
Calgary Surge vs Saskatchewan Rattlers
Where:
WinSport Event Centre (88 Canada Olympic Rd SW, Calgary, AB)
When:
June 06, 2025
Cost:
$29+
Details:
Catch the city’s newest basketball obsession — the Calgary Surge are lighting up the court with fast-paced action, electric dunks, and a crowd that brings the heat! Whether you're courtside or in the stands, every game is an experience. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the movement.
THIRD ACTion Film Festival
Where:
The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland (750 9 Ave SE, Calgary, AB)
When:
June 06 - 08, 2025
Cost:
$39+
Details:
Celebrate aging with films and talks that spotlight older adults in leading roles. THIRD ACTion Film Festival aims to shift perceptions and inspire audiences to envision their best third act.
Jeunesse Classique Ballet: Giselle
Where:
Arts Commons – Martha Cohen Theatre (215 8 Avenue SE Calgary, AB)
When:
June 06 - 08, 2025
Cost:
$35+
Details:
Jeunesse Classique Ballet is presenting Giselle from June 6 – 8, 2025. This classical, romantic ballet brings the redemptive power of love to life. Get your tickets for a magical night out.
Pineridge Community Bubblegum Dance
Where:
Pineridge Community Centre (6024 Rundlehorn Drive NE, Calgary, AB)
When:
June 06, 2025
Cost:
$2 (kids under 5 are free)
Details:
Join Pineridge Community for the Family Bubblegum Dance! On June 6, 2025, families with young children can get ready to groove and glow! There is a $2 entry, and kids under 5 are free. Glow sticks will be offered for free, while supplies last, and there will be a concession available to purchase food.
Be sure to tag @WanderingInYYC / #WanderingInYYC in your stories and posts—we love following along with your adventures around the city and seeing how you make the most of June 2nd - 6th.
Have a blast, and happy wandering!
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