What’s Up This Week: February 25th - March 1st

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What’s Up This Week: February 25th – March 1st

From Founders Calgary Vol. 05 to Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets in Concert, here's what's up this week in YYC.

February 23, 2019

From Founders Calgary Vol. 05 to Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets in Concert, here’s what’s up this week in YYC.

1. Founders Calgary Vol. 05: Up Your Tech Game
February 25th from 7pm-9pm
Work Nicer Coworking (Roxbury), #200 1006 11 Ave SW
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To shine light on the struggles and support the movers and shakers in our community, HELCIM and The Ace Class have collaborated to bring you Founders, a curated series designed for entrepreneurs by entrepreneurs. Founders will showcase first-hand insight of the highs and lows that go along with running your own show, as well as panel discussions with industry leaders, and plenty of time for Q&A so you can fire off those burning questions. This month’s topic focuses on how to up your tech game.

2. Human Bonspiel
February 25th-March 1st from 11:30am-1:30pm
Olympic Plaza, 228 8 Ave SE
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The Calgary Corporate Challenge is hosting a fundraiser in support of KidSport Calgary. It’s a curling competition, but with humans as the rocks. Come spend lunchtime trying to launch down the ice via inner tube. No sweeping required.

3. Savour the Sun Wine Dinner
February 27th from 6pm-10pm
Yellow Door Bistro, 119 12 Ave SW
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Discover the Oliver Osoyoos wine region at Yellow Door Bistro for this evening of wine tasting and culinary delights. Meet the winemakers and enjoy an inventive four-course meal from executive chef Scott Redekopp while sampling wines from Tinhorn Creek Vineyards, Desert Hills Estate Winery, Bartier Bros, and Black Hills Estate Winery.

4. Seven Course “Nib”bles Dinner
February 28th from 6:30pm-9pm
Burwood Distillery, 4127 6 St NE
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Calling all chocolate lovers. Burwood Distillery is hosting a chef-inspired tasting dinner in collaboration with Choklat. Only the best chocolate will be showcased in every dish of this seven-course dinner created by chef Matthew Filson-Lau and paired cocktails will be served.

5. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets in Concert
February 28th – March 2nd at 7:30pm
Jack Singer Concert Hall, Arts Commons, 205 8 Ave SE
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This highly anticipated concert put on by the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra will present Harry’s second year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Follow along as they play Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets in HD on a giant screen as the Orchestra performs the score by John Williams.The enchanting evening will have you reliving every magical moment.