DJ Lance Rock of the Yo Gabba Gabba! crew.

HIP KIDS

September 9

DJ Lance Rock and the rest of the Yo Gabba Gabba! gang hit the road for Yo Gabba Gabba! Live!: There’s a Party in My City, an interactive stage show based on the celebrity endorsed, hip-hopping, break-dancing, kids’ television program (and guilty pleasure for parents alike). Expect big beats, bright colours, and an all-out dance party with a special appearance by beat-box legend Biz Markie. $1 for every ticket sold goes towards local Habitat for Humanity affiliates. At the Jubilee Auditorium, for tickets call Ticketmaster, 403-777-0000.

THEATRE CALGARY

September 14

One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest kicks off a three-week run, visit www.theatrecalgary.com for tickets.

SARAH HARMER

September 19

The singer/songwriter/activist plays for her adoring fans at the Jack Singer Concert Hall, call Ticketmaster at (403)-777-0000 for tickets.

BIEBER FEVER

Justin Bieber plays the Pengrowth Saddledome.

September 20

Canadian pop sensation, worldwide teen heartthrob—and yes, the hair—will all sweep into the city. In what will no doubt be a cacophony of swooning, screaming tweens, teens and everyone else, Ontario’s own Justin Bieber makes his Calgary debut as part of his My World tour. At the Pengrowth Saddledome, for tickets, call Ticketmaster, 403-777-0000.

DAVID SUZUKI

September 21

Suzuki presents his latest eco-conscious novel, Legacy: An Elder’s Vision for Our Sustainable Future at the Knox United Church.

Abba-centric musical Mamma Mia!

DANCING QUEENS

September 21 – 26

Feel-good musical Mamma Mia! is based around the hit songs of Swedish pop group Abba. On the eve of her wedding, the story’s main character, Sophie, sets out to determine the identity of her father. Her quest brings three suspects back to the Greek island they visited 20 years before. It’s sure to be a fun time, with dancing encouraged—plus you’ll hear Dancing Queen not once, but twice. At the Jubilee Auditorium, for tickets call Ticketmaster, 403-777-0000.

FILM FESTIVAL

The 2009 CIFF Opening Gala at Belgo Brasserie.

September 24 – October 3

The 11th annual Calgary International Film Festival offers something for all movie fans—from indie artsy flicks to dramas starring big-name actors like Brad Pitt and Julianne Moore. Each year the 10-day festival screens more than 200 diverse features, shorts and documentary films from over 100 countries. Notable films in past years have included The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford, Blindness, High Life, Tibet in Song and Lovers in a Dangerous Time. This year’s festival runs from September 24 – October 3