4 Fun Things to Do in Calgary This April

Watch a film at Western Canada’s biggest genre film festival, dress up for the Comic Expo, shop at Calgary’s largest cheese shop and more.

Calgary Comic Expo. Photo Karli Irvine/Tourism Calgary.

Catch a Film at CUFF

If you’re looking for the best in independent cinema, be sure to check out the Calgary Underground Film Festival from April 17 to 27. You’ll have 11 days to take part in Western Canada’s biggest genre film festival.

calgaryundergroundfilm.org

 

Listen in concert to Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back

On April 25 and 26, listen to John Williams’ epic movie score performed by the Calgary Philharmonic as they tackle the fifth episode of the Star Wars saga, when Luke Skywalker learns the ways of the force from Jedi Master Yoda.

calgaryphil.com

 

Attend the Comic Expo

An essential part of Calgary’s robust spring-festival season is Calgary Expo, which runs April 24 to 27. Enthusiasts of comics, sci-fi, horror, anime, gaming or cosplay can meet celebrities, attend panel discussions, and mix and mingle with like-minded superfans.

fanexpohq.com/calgaryexpo

 

Shop at Calgary’s Largest Cheese Shop

After 35 years, Springbank Cheese Co. has moved to a new storefront in Mount Pleasant, making it Calgary’s largest cheese shop. With more than 400 cheeses, plus accompaniments like olives, pates, oils and vinegars, salsas and jams, there’s something for everyone. Bonus: free parking.

springbankcheese.ca

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This article appears in the March 2025 issue of Avenue Calgary.

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