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🌟 What's On Canmore - Events, Activities, Live Music & Good News! 😊
Jill Jones
April 19, 2025
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Sat, 26th Apr
10:55 🎬 Opera: Le Nozze di Figaro - Live Screening 📍 ArtsPlace, Canmore
Metropolitan Opera HD screening of Mozart's classic. More
12:00 ✍️ Author Signing - Dale Leckie 📍 Café Books, Canmore
Meet the author and geologist, book signing from 12:00-16:00. More
16:00 👋 Farewell to Darlene Burnett & Darrell Jones 📍 Canmore Legion, Canmore
Community send-off event from 16:00-20:00. More
19:30 🎵 Folk & Roots - Ellen Braun 📍 ArtsPlace, Canmore
Songs from her upcoming album The Doldrums. More
19:30 🎭 Drinking Habits 📍 Canmore Miners' Union Hall, Canmore
Comedy farce about wine, secrets, and convent capers. More
19:30 🎶 Hazy Shade of Winter - Simon & Garfunkel Tribute 📍 Carter-Ryan Theatre, Canmore
Micro-theatre concert with classic Simon & Garfunkel hits. More
21:00 🎸 Garrett Barbutto Live 📍 Rose & Crown, Canmore
Soulful live music in a pub setting. More
22:00 🎧 LOCAL WILDLIFE DJ 📍 Tavern 1883, Canmore
Bass-heavy DJ set from Local Wildlife. More
22:00 🎤 Saturday Live on Stage 📍 The Drake Inn, Canmore
Live band performance every Saturday night. More
Sun, 27th Apr
10:00 🤝 Pancake Breakfast & Volunteer Fair 📍 Canmore Civic Centre, Canmore
Meet local groups and discover new volunteer opportunities. More
10:00 🎨 Family Sunday artsPlay 📍 artsPlace, Canmore
Free drop-in arts workshops for families. More
10:00 🏃♂️ Strides' 8th Annual Plogging Event 📍 Strides, Canmore
Jog and pick up litter. $5 pint coupons for participants. More
12:30🐾 Puppy Kindergarten 📍 Carla Cumming Sojonky Adoption Centre, Canmore
Six-week course on early puppy development. More
14:00 🌎 Rotary Club Earth Day Celebration 📍 ArtsPlace, Canmore
Eco-stations, kids' activities, and local green initiatives. More
14:00 🐶 Leash Walking 101 📍 Carla Cumming Sojonky Adoption Centre, Canmore
Hands-on leash skills course for dog owners. More
15:30 🐝 The Power of Pollinators 📍 artsPlace, Canmore
Earth Day speaker session with Brian Keating and Sara Jordan-McLachlan. More
19:30 🎶 Hazy Shade of Winter - Simon & Garfunkel Tribute 📍 Carter-Ryan Theatre, Canmore
Final performance of this concert-style tribute show. More
20:00 🎵 Music Bingo with Sam 📍 Tavern 1883, Canmore
Play music-themed bingo with friends. More
Mon, 28th Apr
14:00 🌍 Strengthening Resilience to Climate Impacts 📍 Resilience Institute, Canmore
Training on climate adaptation strategies and planning tools. More
16:00 🎲 Dragon Club - Dungeons & Dragons for Ages 8+ 📍 Canmore Library, Canmore
Weekly role-playing adventure series. More
18:30 🩺 PalliLEARN: What is Palliative Care? 📍 Lady MacDonald Inn, Canmore
Free public session on navigating and understanding palliative care. More
19:00 🗣️ Tales and Cocktails - Storytelling Night 📍 Wild Life Distillery & Cocktail Bar, Canmore
Live storytelling with audience voting and cocktail specials. More
22:00 🎤 Karaoke Night 📍 The Drake Inn, Canmore
Take the stage and sing your heart out. More
Tue, 29th Apr
18:00 🎲 Game Night 📍 Tavern 1883, Canmore
Bring your own games or play from our collection. More
18:30 🔥 Fireside Chat with Local Authors 📍 Canmore Public Library, Canmore
An evening of storytelling with Kathleen Pointen, Erin Moroz, and Louise Green. More
19:00 ❓ Trivia Tuesday 📍 The Rose & Crown, Canmore
Weekly trivia night with prizes, food, and drink specials. More
19:00 🎬 Movie Screening - Anora 📍 ArtsPlace, Canmore
Academy Award-winning comedy-drama by Sean Baker. More
Wed, 30th Apr
11:00 👣 Baby Prints on Pottery: Gifts for Mom 📍 Crock A Doodle, Canmore
Capture baby handprints on pottery. Pre-book with $20 deposit. More
14:00 💻 Tech Tips & Tutoring 📍 Canmore Library, Canmore
Drop-in tech help with phones, email, social media, and more. More
17:00 🥂 AGM & Bevvies & Business 📍 ArtsPlace, Canmore
Chamber of Commerce AGM with networking, drinks, and entertainment. More
19:00 🌿 Hanging Moss Art - Workshop 📍 ArtsPlace, Canmore
Learn how to turn a houseplant into living moss art. More
19:00 🎤 Open Mic 📍 The Local Canmore, Canmore
Showcase your musical talent in a supportive setting. More
20:30 ❓ Trivia with Awale 📍 Tavern 1883, Canmore
$2 trivia night with prizes and food specials. More
21:00 🎸 Jam/Open Mic Night 📍 The Rose & Crown, Canmore
Bring your instrument or voice and join the open mic fun. More
Thu, 1st May
18:00 🌍 Fall in Love With the Earth... Again 📍 Ralph Connor Church, Canmore
Evening of reflection with snacks, mingling, and prayers at 18:45. RSVP required. More
19:00 🎣 Fly Fishing Film Tour 2025 📍 ArtsPlace, Canmore
Screening of top fly fishing films plus door prizes. More
19:00 ♠️ Thursday Night Poker 📍 Canmore Legion, Canmore
Weekly poker night with eats from Avi's Kitchen. More
19:00 ❓ Trivia Thursdays 📍 The Drake Inn, Canmore
Trivia with prizes, $5 drinks, and a $14.50 steak sandwich special. More
20:30 😂 Final Comedy @ The Tavern 📍 Tavern 1883, Canmore
Season finale with Daryl Makk and guests. Ages 18+. More
Fri, 2nd May
17:00 🎶 Grande Finale @ Community Friday 📍 Canmore Brewing Company, Canmore
Live music with Austin Live, Andrew Staygold, and The Brews. More
18:30 🎨 Kids Paint Night: Make it for Mom 📍 Crock A Doodle, Canmore
Kids create a Mother's Day masterpiece, includes games and pizza. More
19:00 🎉 Friday Night Bingo 📍 Canmore Legion, Canmore
Weekly Bingo session, arrive early for food and seating. More
19:30 🎷 Jazz & Blues: Ellen Doty 📍 ArtsPlace, Canmore
Live performance by soulful singer-songwriter Ellen Doty. More
20:00 🎤 Doug Taylor Live 📍 The Rose, Canmore
Evening of live music with Doug Taylor. More
20:30 🎺 Dr. Z Duo Live 📍 Tavern 1883, Canmore
High-energy duo performance featuring trumpet/sax. More
21:00 🎸 LifzGood Acoustic 📍 The Rose & Crown, Canmore
Live acoustic tunes from Beatles to Coldplay. More
Sat, 3rd May
N/A ♻️ 2025 Spring Bottle Drive 📍 Bow Valley SPCA, Canmore Bottle Depots
Donate recyclables to support Bow Valley SPCA. More
09:00 🏃♂️ AB HUB Athlete By Design CANMORE Camp 2025 📍 Banff Canmore Speed Skating, Canmore
Continues on May 4th. Dryland training camp for speed skating athletes. More
11:30 🌿 Retreat in the Rockies 📍 Canmore Opera House, Canmore
A day of wellness sessions including drumming, qi gong, and sound baths. More
13:15 🥃 Saturday Distillery Tour 📍 Wild Life Distillery, Canmore
Behind-the-scenes distillery tour with cocktail included. More
16:00 🎉 CCHS 20th Year Reunion (2005) 📍 Iron Goat, Canmore
CCHS 2005 alumni gathering with food, drinks, and fun. More
19:00 🎶 Charity Concert: The TrebleMakers 📍 Canmore Brewing Company, Canmore
Live music and fundraiser for Canmore Hospital Foundation. More
20:00 💃 Salsa Socials - Latin Dance Class + Party 📍 ArtsPlace, Canmore
Dance class at 20:00 followed by a DJ party. Beginners welcome, no partner needed. More
20:00 🎶 Grant Kanigan Live 📍 The Rose Canmore, Canmore
Enjoy live music with Grant Kanigan and great vibes in downtown Canmore. More
20:30 🎷 Dr. Z Duo Live 📍 Tavern 1883, Canmore
High-energy live set featuring trumpet, sax, guitar, bass, and drums. More
22:00 🎸 FP at The Drake 📍 The Drake Inn, Canmore
The FP Boyz bring their Rock’n’Dance party to The Drake. More
Sun, 4th May
10:00 🎨 Family Sunday artsPlay 📍 artsPlace, Canmore
Free creative arts sessions for families. More
12:00 🎉 Community Social 📍 Silvertip Resort, Canmore
Celebrate the community with live music, food, and kids' entertainment. More
18:30 🎶 Not the End of the World 📍 Canmore Opera House, Canmore
Open mic and concert event exploring eco-anxiety and climate action. More
19:30 🎹 Roman Rabinovich plays The Goldberg Variations 📍 artsPlace, Canmore
Piano recital by award-winning pianist Roman Rabinovich. More
20:00 🎵 Music Bingo with Sam 📍 Tavern 1883, Canmore
Fun night of music-themed bingo with friends. More
20:00 🎶 Bow Valley Chorus presents Mozart & Schubert 📍 The Pavilion, Silvertip Resort, Canmore
Special 25th Anniversary performance featuring orchestra and soloists. More
Mon, 5th May
16:00 🎲 Dragon Club - Dungeons & Dragons for Ages 8+ 📍 Canmore Library, Canmore
Role-playing adventure sessions for young players. More
16:00 🧺 Basket Weaving For Kids 📍 ArtsPlace, Canmore
Single-session workshop for ages 9-13. Materials included. More
22:00 🎤 Karaoke Night 📍 The Drake Inn, Canmore
Sing your heart out at The Drake’s lively karaoke night. More
Tue, 6th May
N/A ⛳ Canmore Golf & Curling Club Opening Day 2025 📍 Canmore Golf & Curling Club, Canmore
Celebrate the full opening of the 2025 golf season. More
12:00 🏡 Alberta’s Real Estate in the Changing Climate of Building Codes & Policies 📍 CanGOLF Canmore, Canmore
Free workshop on legislative changes and energy codes. More
18:00 🎲 Game Night 📍 Tavern 1883, Canmore
Bring your favorite games and join for a casual night of fun. More
18:00 🚲 Tune-Up & Talk: Grief Conversations & Bike Maintenance 📍 Canmore Public Library, Canmore
Bike maintenance meets grief support in this community workshop. More
19:00 🎉 Trivia Tuesday 📍 Canmore Rose & Crown, Canmore
Free weekly trivia night with prizes and specials. More
19:00 🎿 MOVIE: SKI The Greatest Ski Tour of All Time 📍 ArtsPlace, Canmore
Award-winning ski film screening about a legendary tour. More
Wed, 7th May
08:00 ☕ Coffee Connector 📍 Eclipse Coffee Roasters, Dead Man’s Flats, Canmore
Networking opportunity for businesses, registration required. More
14:00 🖥️ Tech Tips & Tutoring 📍 Canmore Public Library, Canmore
Free tech help session - drop in for support and tutorials. More
18:00 🍝 Community Pasta Night with CYAN 📍 Canmore Recreation Centre - Room 200, Canmore
By-donation pasta meal, games, and community resources. Registration required. More
18:30 🎨 Mountain Line Landscapes Workshop 📍 ArtsPlace, Canmore
Create expressive mountain landscapes with mixed media. Materials included. More
18:30 🐕 Beginner/Intermediate Agility Class 📍 The Carla Cumming Sojonky Adoption Centre, Canmore
5-week agility course for dogs aged 8 months+, waitlist available. More
19:00 🎤 Open Mic Night 📍 The Local Canmore, Canmore
Showcase your musical talent in a fun and welcoming atmosphere. More
20:30 ❓ Trivia With Awale 📍 Tavern 1883, Canmore
Trivia night with prizes every round, $2 entry, food and drink specials. More
21:00 🎶 Jam/Open Mic Night 📍 Canmore Rose & Crown, Canmore
Bring your talent for an open mic night with full setup provided. More
Thu, 8th May
19:00 ♠️ Thursday Night Poker 📍 Canmore Legion, Canmore
Join a friendly group for poker night with food from Avi's Kitchen. New players welcome. More
19:00 ❓ Trivia Thursdays 📍 The Drake Inn, Canmore
Free trivia night with prizes and food and drink specials. More
19:00 💧 Protecting Canada's Precious Water 📍 ArtsPlace, Canmore
Free panel discussion on safeguarding Canada's water. RSVP required. More
Future Events
Fri, 9th May, 16:00 🌱 Canmore Share and Repair Fair 📍 Elevation Place, Canmore
Free sustainability event with workshops, upcycling, and repair demos. More
Fri, 9th May, 20:00 🎶 Dean Lewis 📍 Grey Eagle Resort & Casino, Calgary
Australian singer-songwriter Dean Lewis performs heartfelt hits live. More
Fri, 23rd May - Sun, 25th May 🏃 The Rocky Mountain Soap Women's Run 📍 Canmore Nordic Centre, Canmore
Popular women-only running event with 5km, 10km, and half marathon options. More
Sat, 31st May 🧭 FWOC Orienteering Event 📍 Canmore Nordic Centre, Canmore
Orienteering event hosted by Foothills Wanderers Orienteering Club. More
Sat, 31st May - Mon, 2nd Jun 🥏 25th Big Bear Classic 📍 Canmore Nordic Centre, Canmore
Long-standing disc golf tournament celebrating its 25th year. More
Wed, 4th Jun, 20:00 🎸 ZZ Top 📍 Grey Eagle Resort & Casino, Calgary
Rock legends ZZ Top perform classic blues-rock hits. More
Sat, 7th Jun 🏃 5 Peaks Canmore #1 📍 Canmore Nordic Centre, Canmore
Trail running event with multiple race categories for all ages. More
Wed, 11th Jun - Mon, 16th Jun 🚴 Canmore Canada Cup XCO & XCC 📍 Canmore Nordic Centre, Canmore
Prestigious cycling event part of the UCI Continental and Junior Series. More
Sat, 21st Jun 🥏 Canadian Women’s Disc Golf Tournament 📍 Canmore Nordic Centre, Canmore
National-level disc golf competition focused on female competitors. More
Sat, 21st Jun 🏃 Kananaskis 100 Mile Relay 📍 Longview to Kananaskis Village, Alberta
Challenging 100-mile relay race over Highwood Pass and into Kananaskis Valley. More
Sat, 21st Jun - Sun, 22nd Jun 🏔️ Relentless 24 📍 Canmore, Alberta
24-hour endurance trail race through rugged Rocky Mountain terrain. More
Sat, 5th Jul, 19:30 🎶 Shania Twain 📍 Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary
Canadian country-pop icon performs greatest hits live in Calgary. More
Sun, 6th Jul 🏃 Nat’s Adventure Travels for Global Adventures #1 📍 Canmore Nordic Centre, Canmore
Outdoor travel and running event hosted by Nat’s Adventure Travels. More
Sat, 12th Jul 🧗 Canmore CRUX 2025 📍 Canmore Nordic Centre, Canmore
Multi-day climbing and outdoor endurance event for experienced athletes. More
Sat, 26th Jul - Sun, 27th Jul 🚵 Canadian Rockies 24 📍 Canmore Nordic Centre, Canmore
24-hour team or solo mountain bike event at the Nordic Centre. More
Sat, 2nd Aug - Mon, 4th Aug 🎻 Canmore Folk Festival 📍 Centennial Park, Canmore
Alberta’s longest-running folk music festival with 30+ acts. More
Sat, 30th Aug 🏋️ Rocky Mountain Crusher 2025 📍 Canmore Nordic Centre, Canmore
Fitness competition combining strength and endurance challenges. More
Sat, 30th Aug - Sun, 31st Aug 🎶 Highland Games 📍 Centennial Park, Canmore
Traditional Scottish festival with dancing, pipe bands, and heavy events. More
Sun, 31st Aug 🚵♀️ Women's Enduro 📍 Canmore Nordic Centre, Canmore
Enduro-style mountain biking race for women with timed downhill stages. More
Sun, 7th Sep 🏃 Canmore Rocky Mountain Half Marathon 📍 Canmore Nordic Centre, Canmore
Scenic half marathon through Canmore's stunning mountain landscapes. More
Wed, 10th Sep, 19:30 🎸 Lynyrd Skynyrd 📍 Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary
Southern rock legends perform classic hits live. More
Fri, 12th Sep, 18:30 🎤 Keith Urban 📍 Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary
Global country superstar performs high-energy hits live. More
Sat, 27th Sep 🏔️ The Bow Valley Ultra 📍 Canmore and surrounding areas
100-mile ultra marathon celebrating trails and sustainability. More
November 🍻 Banff Craft Beer Festival 📍 Cave and Basin National Historic Site, Banff
Celebrate Alberta's craft beer scene with tastings, food, and live music. More