What’s Up This Weekend: May 11 – May 13

From DogFest Spring Fling to Mother's Day Paint & Sip, here's what's up this weekend in YYC. 
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From DogFest Spring Fling to Mother’s Day Paint & Sip, here’s what’s up this weekend in YYC.

1. DogFest Spring Fling
May 12th from 10am-4pm
Triwood Arena, 2244 Chicoutimi Dr NW
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If the name isn’t enough of a reason to convince you to go, there’s more. This Saturday, the TriWood Arena will be hosting DogFest Spring Fling and all pups are welcome. There will be indoor and outdoor doggy play areas, fantastic vendors offering great doggy products and services, a puppy fashion show, a people & their pooch look-a-like contest, a portrait studio and so much more. Trust us, you’ll want to be there for this.

2. Morin Music Studio Charity Concert
May 12th at 730pm
Leacock Theatre, Mount Royal University, 4825 Mt Royal Gate SW
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On May 12th, treat your date to a fun-filled evening of music in support of the YWCA. Morin Music Studio Calgary will be hosting an incredible concert featuring exquisite performances on many instruments including piano, voice and cello. All proceeds raised through this performance will be donated directly to the YWCA in support of the many programs and services they offer to families and children in Calgary. No matter your music taste, this concert is sure to appeal to all music lovers.

3. Stars on Ice
May 12th at 730pm
Scotiabank Saddledome, 555 Saddledome Rise SE
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Some of Canada’s favourite skaters are coming to Calgary to skate together in the 2018 Stars on Ice tour. On Saturday, expect to see Olympic medalists Tessa Virtue & Scott Moir, Patrick Chan, Katelyn Osmond, Meaghan Duhamel, Eric Radford, Elvis Stojko, and more of Canada’s finest athletes skate the night away at the ‘Dome.


4. Mother’s Day Brunch at Modern Steak

May 13th
Modern Steak, 107 10A St NW

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Head to one of Calgary’s best steak houses for brunch this Mother’s Day. Their a la carte brunch menu includes Modern Tartare, Crab in O Jar, Lobster Benny, Steak & Eggs, Banana Bread French Toast and more. Our mouths are watering just thinking about it so it’s definitely a place you’ll want to be on Mother’s Day.

5. Mother’s Day Paint & Sip 
May 13th from 11am-2pm
Vin Gogh Paint & Sip Studio, 7004 Macleod Trail
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This Mother’s Day, treat mom to something extra special at Vin Gogh Paint & Sip Studio. Their exclusive Mother’s Day ‘Paint & Sip’ session happens on May 13th and will give you the chance to enjoy some quality time with mom. Spend an afternoon painting, eating, drinking and having fun. Included in your ticket are all paint supplies, scones/muffins and fresh fruit, as well as coffee or tea and a mimosa.

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