8 amazing things to do in Calgary this week: July 22 to 26
This week was made for music lovers, with a big annual festival returning to Calgary and some free live music events worth checking out in the evenings.
From Folk Fest to the first Beavertails location opening in Calgary, here are all the best things to do around the city this week.
Folk Fest
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What: Folk Fest is one of the biggest music festivals in Calgary, and it’s coming to Calgary this week! With names like Ben Howard, Booker T, and the Cowboy Junkies already set to perform, you wonât want to miss its 45th year.
When: July 25 to 28
Where: Princeâs Island Park
Tickets: Tickets are between $80 and $90 for single-day tickets and $235 for the full festival pass. You can purchase them online here
Try BeaverTails in Calgary
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Fans of the iconic Beavertail dessert no longer have to make the journey to Banff to indulge. Calgary’s first Beavertail location just opened, and we can’t wait!
Catch the Little Women Broadway musical
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What: Catch one of North Americaâs most iconic classic novels, Little Women, on the stage this weekend at Rosebud Theatre. Itâs a full date night out, complete with a buffet, in a cute rural town just outside of Calgary.
When: June 7 to August 31, Wednesday through Saturday
Where: Rosebud Opera House â 202 Martin Avenue, Rosebud
Price: Ranging from $68 to $96 and can be purchased online here
Music in the Plaza
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What: Every Wednesday until the end of August, Heritage Park is offering free music in the Plaza. Youâll find some tasty snacks too! For a list of performances, click here, and donât forget your festival chairs!
When: 6 pm every Wednesday until August 30
Where: Heritage Park â 1900 Heritage Drive SW
Music in the Park
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What: If you can’t make it to Heritage Park on Wednesday, Quinterra Legacy Gardens is Calgaryâs first fully dedicated music garden and performance space. It offers free live shows on Thursdays this summer! Bring your lawn chairs and a cool beverage and relax while enjoying some delightful music.
When: Thursdays from 7 to 8 pm
Where: Quinterra Legacy Garden
Showdown at Heritage Park
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What: If you want to tap into the local Western historical roots, Heritage Park has a super fun new event you have to check out. Complete with a cowboy buffet and western entertainment, this is a true Calgary adventure.
When: July 26 from 5 to 9 pm
Where: Heritage Park
Price: Adults are $120 plus GST, and kids are $84.95 plus GST and can be purchased online here
Visit Calaway Park
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What: If you donât feel like waiting in line for rides (sometimes for hours) at the Calgary Stampede, that doesnât mean you canât get your adrenaline pumping elsewhere! Calaway Park will probably be a whole lot less busy than usual and definitely less crowded than the grounds. Another bonus? You can hop on all your favourite rides included in the price of admission!
When: Daily from 10 am to 7 pm
Where: Calaway Park â 245033 Range Road 33
Price: Regular admission at the gate is $51.95, but if you visit after 2 pm, you can get in for a reduced rate of $35.95. You can also buy tickets for a reduced rate of $41 ahead of time online here.
Friends mash-up dinner theatre
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What: Whatâs better than Friends? Friends with Ace Ventura (and a tasty dinner) thrown in the mix! The show description reads: âOnce upon a time in a long-ago age called the 1990âs there were six Friends. They lived, they laughed, and they cried as they frolicked in their far-off kingdom of New York City. We, the people of the world, sat witness weekly to all their antics, all their hijinks, all their stories⌠except one!â
When: June 8 to August 10
Where: Jubilation Dinner Theatre â 1002 37th Street SW
Price: Tickets are $44.95 for children and $75.95 for adults and can be purchased online here
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