Cowpuncher at Wine-Ohs
Calgary’s Northern Rock band Cowpuncher is playing at Wine-Ohs on Friday, March 29, at 9pm. You’re in for a night out of great music, boutique wines and locally sourced foods in the former Beat Niq space. Dine upstairs or head downstairs to see the band in the Cellar. Check out the ever-changing chalkboard for daily features or choose something off the sharable Cellar Menu. Wine-Ohs, 811 1st Street SW
Billy Elliot the Musical
The Tony Award-winning team is bringing Billy Elliot the Musical to the SAIT’s Jube this weekend. Enjoy Elton John’s score as you follow the boy’s journey from the boxing ring to ballet class. Based on the Academy Award-nominated film, the inspirational British story could inspire you to find your own hidden passion. The show runs Thursday through Sunday the 31st. Tickets range from $50 to $105. Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, 1415 14 Ave. NW
Monique Marvez
The Latin funny lady from Los Angeles will be at The Laugh Shop Comedy Club March 29 – 30. She’s a radio and TV personality popular for her he said, she said quips. She’s been on everything from Comedy Central to Montel Williams. Check out some of her uber popular YouTube clips and get yourself a ticket to the show. Her new book, “Not Skinny, Not Blonde,” will be released later this year. The Laugh Shop Comedy Club, 5940 Blackfoot Tr SE
April Fools Parade
The Green Fools Theatre presents the 23th annual April Fool’s Day Parade on April 1, 2013 at 4pm. The theatre group’s processional will feature costumes, stilt walkers, bikes and bag pipers, no joke. Community participation is encouraged and juggling clowns will be on hand at this all ages event. More information can be found at greenfools.com. Tomkins Park at Mount Royal Village, 17 Ave SW between 8 & 9th Street
Little Big Town
Winners of this year’s Grammy award for Best Country Duo/Group Performance, Little Big Town are playing at SAIT’s Jube on Easter Monday, April 1, at 7:30pm. Don your cowboy boots and check out the American country music group’s four-party vocal harmonies and their chart topping single of the year, Pontoon. Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, 1415 14 Ave. NW
TransCanada Alberta Music Series
Four themed music series are set for April 3 – 6 in the EPCOR CENTRE’s Engineered Air Theatre. Check out the Folk Roots, Indie Rock, Mix Tape and Pop Art Sessions as Alberta’s best and brightest grace the stage each night starting at 7:30 pm. The series showcases this province’s vibrant and diverse music scene with the likes of storytellers Lucky Sonne (April 3), acoustic hard folker Chris Gheran (April 4), soulful rock-roots singer WiL (April 5) and smoldering Nuela Charles. Individual show tickets are $18 and a 4-day series pass is $54. For passes, call EPCOR CENTRE Box Office at 403-294-9494. EPCOR CENTRE for the Performing Arts 205 8 Ave SE
Photo: Little Big Town