10 Things to Do in Calgary During the April Long Weekend

Check out giant hand-painted Ukrainian Easter eggs at Southcentre Mall

When: On now until April 27

Head to Southcentre Mall to visit Pysanky for Peace, which showcases beautifully decorated giant Easter eggs that pay tribute to the Ukrainian Easter tradition. At the end of the exhibit, all of the painted eggs are available for purchase in support of WUNDERfund, a non-profit organization advocating for peace and the victims affected by the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

100 Anderson Rd. S.E., southcentremall.com

Enjoy Malaysian flavours at a new Kensington restaurant

Makan Malaysian Cuisine is a newly opened Malaysian restaurant in Kensington. Malaysian food incorporates a vibrant mix of cultures from Southeast Asia. Try dishes like a Sabah-style butter chicken or nasi lemak (a rice dish with a variety of different toppings that is the national dish of Malaysia), as well as drinks like the three-layer tea made with a sugar syrup, evaporated milk and black tea.

314a 10 St. N.W., @makanmalaysiancuisineyyc

Check out a food-focused exhibit at Telus Spark

When: On now until September 2

Don’t be surprised if you feel hungry after checking out Telus Spark’s latest exhibition. Running until September 2, Banquet explores food and its cultural impacts around the world. Learn about the chemistry of cooking, from how we taste to how sight affects the way we eat. Stop by the live stage for demonstrations like Science Buffet and learn about the journey of food through human history. This multi-sensory exhibition is sure to be a hit with foodies and science fans alike.

220 St. George’s Dr. N.E., 403-817-6800, sparkscience.ca

Watch a great movie at the Calgary Underground Film Festival

When: April 17 to 27

Calgary Underground Film Festival is back with another year of great independent films to check out. This year’s festival features 48 feature films, 42 short films and plenty of fan favourite events like the Indie Game Bash (this year is a Goldeneye 007 tournament) and the Saturday Morning All-You-Can-Eat-Cereal and Cartoon Party. Purchase a five-film ticket pack ($50), a full festival pass ($139) or get tickets for individual films and short packages you want to see the most.

Globe Cinema, 617 8 Ave. S.W., 403-262-3309, calgaryundergroundfilm.org

Eat pizza and pasta at a new Italian joint

Lusi Italian Kitchen & Pizzeria is a new classic Italian restaurant with a casual-contemporary style. Lusi specializes in pizza and pasta, with dishes that highlight simple ingredients and from-scratch preparations. Try the Sicilian prawns with nduja butter, braised boar papardelle or a classic mortadella pizza with pistachio pesto.

1772 33 St. S.W., 403-455-5222, lusiyyc.ca

Check out handmade jewellery at a craft gallery

When: April 19 to June 21

Head to Alberta Craft Calgary Gallery inside cSpace Marda Loop for Maker’s Dozen – Earring Edition, an exhibition showcasing exquisite pieces of jewellery and the local artists that created them. This exhibition is a great chance to get a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into making jewellery.

Suite 280, 1721 29 Ave. S.W., albertacraft.ab.ca

Shop for home goods at Calgary’s first Silk & Snow store

Silk & Snow is a well-known furniture and home goods brand that has officially opened its first Calgary store. Silk & Snow specializes in high-quality bedroom furniture and home goods including mattresses, bedding, pillows, bed frames and more. Visit the new storefront on 17th Avenue S.W. to see and experience the products for yourself.

829 17 Ave. S.W., 403-456-0111, silkandsnow.com

Stop by a Filipino mixed-media art showcase at The Confluence

When: On now until July 27

Don’t miss the chance to check out Halo Halo, a new exhibition that features mixed-media art from first-generation Filipino immigrants and tells the story of their journeys of discovering their identity and belonging. The exhibition is currently on display at The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland until July 27. The official opening reception takes place on May 4 featuring the Halo Halo Merkado with Filipino arts and culture vendors.

750 9 Ave. S.E., halohaloyyc.com

Peruse a reptile and plant expo

When: April 19 and 20

This long weekend, why not do something a little different and visit some slithery creatures? The Western Canadian Reptile Expo is in town for two days and promises an array of reptiles from around the world, as well as rare and exotic plants. Plant and reptile breeders, as well as pet and plant care suppliers, will be showcasing at the event. There will also be interactive booths to learn about responsible pet ownership, conservation and more.

Acadia Recreation Complex, 240 90 Ave. S.E., wcre.ca

Have a drink at a new London-inspired bar

Pimlico Bar is a new restaurant bringing the energy of a London pub to 17th Avenue S.W. Pimlico Bar features a modern British food menu, meaning you’ll find worldly dishes like Scotch eggs made with chorizo, chicken tikka masala, and the Pimlico dip, a duo of curried hummus and eggplant dips served with fresh bread. The restaurant also has a great line of cocktails and of course, Guinness on tap.

101, 524 17 Ave. S.W., 403-457-4555, pimlicobar.ca

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