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Mozart, National Geographic, beer and retro arcade games this weekend in Calgary

From family fun with farm animals, to wine and nibblies at the opera, we've got you covered with this roundup of things to do in Calgary this weekend.

Family fun from the farm to the opera, plus some award-winning photography and a film festival

This year's Aggie Days brings cow milking, sheep shearing, a corn maze and more family farm fun to the city this weekend. (The Calgary Stampede/YouTube)

It's that time again time to put the worries and troubles of your week aside and start planning your weekend.

These are five things you won't want to miss, as highlighted bythe Homestretch'sTracy Fuller.

1. Aleberta: Our Beer History

This three-part documentary series explores the 130-year history of brewing in Alberta, from the influence of government policy to the passionate entrepreneurs themselves.

A Q&A will take place at the screeningwith localproducer, directorand editorSpencer Estabrooks. Don't miss theafterpartyin the basementof National Beer hall on10thAvenue.

When: Thursdayatthe Globe Cinema. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., screening begins at 7:00 p.m.

2. This is My City Festival

This two-and-a-half-week longfestival showcases the workof some of Calgary's most marginalized citizensthe homeless, those at risk of homelessness and otherswho have dedicated themselves to developing and expressing their creative talents in positive ways through ongoing art programs and workshops.

Exhibits, films, storytelling events, music, theatre and workshops are all in the lineup.

When: Now through April 24, see the full schedule for details

3. Aggie Days

Cowmilking, sheep shearing, sheep-herding dog trials, an extreme cowboy race, livestock auctioneering, the amazing corn maze, and much more!

It's family fun with all the farm animals you can imagine, fromhuge draft horses to tiny chicks that are just a few days old.

The CBC's own Angela Knight will be theretoo.

When:Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to4p.m. at Stampede Park

4. The Magic Flute

The Calgary Opera Company's final production of the 2015-2016 season is ending with Mozart's blockbuster production,The Magic Flute,featuring one of the world's most famous arias,The Queen of the Night.

The company will also host a"Taste of the Opera" eventan hour of conversation with expert panelists followed by a tasting event with wine and "nibblies" that havebeen selected in the vein of the opera itself.

When:"Taste of Mozart's Magic Flute" happensFriday at the Mamdani Opera Centre at 7 p.m. Show runs until April 22. See full schedule for details.

4. Calgary Underground Film Festival

The week-long showcase is back for its 13th year, featuringlocal, national and international independent films and the return of the Cuffcade.

They're breaking out the old school video arcade consoles and programming them withbrand new video games produced by local Calgary game designers.

When: April 10 through 17.See the full schedule here.

5. National Geographic Live

They saya picture is worth a thousand words, butCarsten Peter's photographywill leave you speechless.

Join the world-renowned photographer and filmmaker on an exhilarating exploration into the planet's most extreme environments to discover the beauty that lies within.

From volcano craters and monster storm chasing to exploring intricate underground cave systems, Peterpushes the limits as he dares to venture to places that few others have been.

When: Sunday and Monday at the Jack Singer Concert Hall.