Smooth Jazz Sound
Enjoy soulful jazz music from Okotoks’ own Ellen Doty in downtown Okotoks this weekend. Doty will sing songs from her sophomore album Come Fall, as well as some of the newer songs she’s been working on in recent months. Tickets cost $25.
Where: Tribal Connection Market
When: Saturday at 8 p.m.
Journey to Narnia
Join Peter, Edmund, Susan and Lucy on their quest to Narnia in the Okotoks Junior High School drama production of The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe. Tickets cost $10 for adults and $5 for students and can be purchased at the school office or at the door.
Where: Okotoks Junior High School
When: Friday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.
Cracking Up
Bust a gut with Calgary comedians Jasen Fredrickson and James Moore in Yuk Yuk's on Tour this weekend. The two funny guys will have plenty of hilarious stories to share in this intimate show in downtown Okotoks.
Where: RPAC
When: Friday at 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $20 in advance; $25 at the door.
Winter Painting
Have fun with friends and create a masterpiece in support of the Okotoks Library Expansion Fund. Tickets available for pre-purchase in person at the Okotoks Public Library. Space is limited.
Where: Okotoks Public Library
When: Friday from 6 to 8 p.m.
Cost: $45
For information go to https://www.facebook.com/events/okotoks-public-library/paint-night-winter-wings/880548419031122/
Jazz Latin Style
Noctem Latin Jazz — A night of Latin Jazz from the Foothills Philharmonic Vocal Jazz Ensemble with special guests, Jim and Lynda McLennan will add spice to your weekend.
Where: Okotoks Alliance Church
When: Saturday at 7 p.m.
Cost: $20, Seniors, $15, children 12 and under free
For ticket information go to https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4495831
Bros Rock Turner Valley
The Bros. Landreth brings their Band-like American folk-rock to the Beneath the Arch concert series in Turner Valley.
Great, bluesy, rock guitar can be heard in a quaint setting.
Where: Flare N’ Derrick, Turner Valley
When: Saturday at 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $25 in advance, $30 at the door For ticket information go to http://www.beneaththearch.ca/rush
Junior Hockey
Friday is a busy one for junior hockey fans in the Foothills.
The Okotoks Jr. A Oilers kick-off their home-and-home with the Canmore Eagles on Feb. 7 at Pason Centennial Arena with puck-drop at 7 p.m. The first-place Oilers are putting their 13-game winning streak on the line while Eagles have won three in a row.
Also on Feb. 7, the Okotoks Bisons and High River Flyers meet for the final Battle of the Foothills this season, an 8 p.m. start at the Murray Arena. Okotoks closes out the regular season on Feb. 9 in a 1:15 p.m. match-up against Lomond before enjoying its bye through the first-round of the HJHL playoffs.
