Hired Smoking Gun to create a custom murder mystery with the caveat that none of my 22 dinner…read moreguests were to know what's happening until the plot unfolded before them. To say the evening was a hit is an understatement; my guests were completely fooled and all had a fabulous time! The event was EPIC. I highly recommend Smoking Gun!!!

Hilarious!! Many themes to choose from. we've had them four times and each time so different and so…read morefun and interactive!

Just wanted to give a huge shout out to our birthday host today…read more Calgary, November 11 at 1300 Akash was so good with the kids. He even played games when the golf got a little backed up. He had a great handle on 12 boys it was awesome! Loved that I didn't have to do anything for the party. The host literally took care of everything!

I wanted to come here with my friends but we all went back seeing that its just the same as it was…read morebefore. It was only fun at the first time you come.

My group (three adults & one teen) visited The Locked Room on Wed 13 Jul '22…read more Erin M. & Lauren were fantastic hosts! We had arrived waaay earlier than planned, but since the current time slots were empty, they moved our reservation time up! We did two rooms: Game Over, and Mutiny on the High Seas. Both rooms featured amazing interior decor, and incredibly original puzzles that fit the theme of the rooms perfectly. We're looking forward to coming again! Highly recommended!

What a great way to make the most out of this crazy time. My friends from Alberta and I (from BC)…read moretook part of their online escape room (Billy Bonkers Candy Factory) and we all had such a great experience. We appreciated that it wasn't a live webcam room and the story telling from Eric was absolutely wonderful. We're already booked in for another room this weekend. Kudos!

What a lush and beautiful garden, unlike anything I've personally ever seen, right inside a…read moreshopping center. People were seated having lunch, conversations, reading quietly. Meandering around looking at the ponds, fish, plants and other water features gives a sense of peace in a busy shopping environment. Very unique and lovely space.

Okay, this is not an extensive Botanical Garden, but it's still a lovely place, in the middle of a…read moreshopping center. They have a nice selection of different plants. Love the different textures and blooms. Signage is available to let you know what you are looking at. Some excellent spots for taking photos or selfies. The many people I saw, individuals, couples and families were all enjoying the chance to spend some time indoors (it was a little chilly outside) but still be in nature. Nice :)

Was able to attend an evening of Dirty Laundry at the Lunchbox theater for a Yelp Elite event. Was…read moreso excited to final get to this show as honestly have been trying to get a group of friends together for a while to check it out! Dirty Laundry has been running for a million years. Ok its only been running for 16 seasons but that is basically a million years in theater years. Every season of Dirty Laundry is an ongoing soap opera based around a central theme. They start each "episode" off with a "previously on Dirty Laundry" so you can catch up to where the story has got to. It is really funny and they play off each other so well. As part of the Yelp event we got some delicious kettle corn during intermission, the actors then incorporated the sound of rustling paper bags into the performance. That's just good improve! Every couple of shows they open the floor to the audience afterwards for some Q&A which was good to get a bit of history on the show and how they come up with everything and decide where the story will go. They also sell wine and beer to enjoy during the performance and all reasonable priced too. Big win all around. Absolutely will look at getting a season pass for their next show as would love to watch the story progress from beginning to end. Also at $16 a ticket this is a great deal for improve.

This is improv like I've never seen before! Sure, going to a "Who's Line Is It Anyway" style improv…read moreshow is a great way to spend an evening. Dirty Laundry, however, kicks it up a notch and throws an ongoing storyline into the mix. The results are hilarious. Not only do they come up with a storyline that seems, well, at least as cohesive as any real soap opera story line, they do it in a way that every episode still stands on its own. Don't ask me how. Improv geniuses I tells ya! Don't worry if they're mid-season, the plot line isn't so important that you're unable to watch a single episode. But, if you do catch multiple shows you start appreciating it on a new level. My first time was so fun that we had to back... a few episodes later. For our second show, I was amazed at how many references to past jokes and plot lines they make that I would have missed entirely had I not gone to the show. Make no mistake, Dirty Laundry is definitely for adults, but it's like how Pixar movies are loved by kids, but when you watch as an adult you pick up on way more. It's not like you're missing out if you only go once (kid mode), you're just... ignorant to the full story, but in a way that you're so engulfed by childlike wonderment you don't even realize or care. If you're looking at an original twist to the tried and true but fully played out dinner and a movie date, definitely give Dirty Laundry a try.

Friendly staff, tasteless food…read more Not worth any effort to eat as there was none to cook it. Seriously the only flavour found was a pickle. Everything else was bland. Are they afraid of salt? Are they afraid of pepper? I don't know. However, they are 100% afraid of flavour Tolerable price for downtown, not great but ok. The ratings they have are ridiculous. Also the place was dirty. Would it kill people to wipe things down?

I took my son, and I tell you it was so cool. The whole vibe. The young lady working the bar was…read morebumping some great tunes. The wings were great...even if I am a bot soft when it comes to spice. And I got to hang with my son and play pinball. This place is an absolute gem

Start to finish amazing experience. I called ahead to get fit in same day as a solo player . The…read moreowner was kind and accommodating even when I was running late. I chose to do the alchemist game and it was so tech forward. Intuitive and challenging, I have done over 100 escape rooms and this was easily top 5 for fun, innovation and just over all stellar customer service and experience. I would def come back for the other games when they open. Run don't walk to this place!

From the owner: Calgary's first fully tech-driven, story-based escape room! Dive into immersive adventures that…read moreblend captivating narratives with state-of-the-art technology—no traditional locks here! At Xperience Games, you’ll solve puzzles, uncover secrets, and become part of an unforgettable story with friends, family, or coworkers. Perfect for date nights, team-building events, or just a thrilling outing, our escape rooms are designed to challenge, entertain, and keep you coming back for more.

With the demise of The Uptown, this is the last bastion for art house film lovers in the downtown…read morecore. Sure, the Cineplex in Eau Claire sometimes shows art house or indie flicks, but The Globe fills a niche in Calgary that I wish more theatres would cater to. The theatre is owned by Landmark, and they've outsourced some of their advertising to Cineplex, so you can actually check out a good chunk of the Cineplex Pre-Show here, which is ironic because the Cineplex location in Eau Claire doesn't even show that at their theatres. If you're on a budget, the best times to visit are during the weekends and catching a matinee (you save about $2.50 or so on admission that way), or visiting on a Tuesday as for $0.99 more than general admission ($10), you can get a popcorn/drink/candy combo. The Globe is on my list of theatres to check out every week whenever I'm in the mood for a film, because usually they've got quality stuff playing here. If you like films with a little bit more depth, give The Globe a try.

WOW!! I've been living in Calgary for one year and half, and I've never heard about this theater!!…read moreOne of my friend told me a documentary film called "this changes everything: capitalism vs climate" will be hold on it. So, I went by myself to the first show and I thought it might be empty or few people may attend, but I chocked because it was crowded and I barely found a chair, also the director was there. It was a great experience that I had and sure it'll not be the last one. Pros: Independent theater Cheap tickets Great movies No ads Cons: Online booking is not available Seats are without number

Hilarious show that is steeped in the earliest traditions of improv theater acting. Worth going out…read moreof you way to see a show if you can!

This place is Amazing !!!! The best laughs are had during…read morethe ' Past Your Bedtime ' production. Adult content .. But sooo awesome !! Cannot recommend this place enough. If I could I would give it 10 stars. Spread the word people... Best bang for your buck !! And soo much more!!

The museum is located in the heart of downtown and share the same building as the Telus…read moreConventional Center. I came on a Thursday night after 5 pm. Every first Thursday of the month is free admission sponsored by Servus. I had to take advantage of this offer. Regular price admission is $18 per person. Why pay when you can go in for free. Plus I am not a tourist so might as well visit on a Thursday. All exhibits/galleries are open on the free admission day. The museum is very specifically tailored to the First Nation history and history of Calgary. They do have an interesting section on geology: rocks, minerals, stones, geode and etc. That gallery was slightly out of place compared to the rest of the museum/items on display. The first floor is really the gift shop and museum ticket/concierge/info center. Second floor is the first nation artworks. There are paintings and a few pieces of artwork. Third floor is about the oil and gas industry. As well, as the first settlement and the history of Calgary. Fourth floor is more tailored to the British Army and a section on the history of Africa. Everything is well documented, comprehensive and well referenced in the museum. Expect to spend about 2 hours minimum here. Overall, I enjoyed my stay. I don't think this museum changes much and so it is really one time visit. Note that no big backpacks are allowed into the museum and would be required to be checked in.

Lovely end to our Calgary trip. Visited the museum before dining at Sky360. Artist is quite…read moretalented and impactful.