Welcome August aka the second half of summer here in YYC.
This month is purely for relaxing, getting out of the house, and enjoying the great outdoors while the weather still allows it.
Start and end the month with a glorious long weekend. If you’re sticking around town, there are a ton of cultural events, outdoor movie nights, and fun activities going on to get you outside.
Throughout the month enjoy the various music festivals and events happening in and around the city, along with fun local markets, foodie endeavours, and street festivals.
We have gathered 68 of the best things to check out this August in YYC so that you can make the most out of the last half of your summer.
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Get Outdoors
Head out of town for a mountain adventure
What: Adventure Hub is a bonafide collective that has joined forces to give you unforgettable adventures in the Rocky Mountains. From horseback riding to cave tours to river rafting and much more. In the mood for adventure? Take your pick.
Where: In and around Banff and Canmore
Hit up the King Eddy
What: The highly-anticipated King Eddy is finally (and permanently) re-opened. The revitalized King Edward Hotel was built way back in 1905, so to say this spot is legendary would be an understatement. Patrons can expect a regular lineup of talented musicians at this spot, along with a menu of killer grub and drinks. Don’t forget about their incredible rooftop.
When:
Monday to Wednesday: 11 am to 10 pm
Thursday and Friday: 11 am to 2 am
Saturday: 9 am to 2 am
Sunday: 9 am to 10 pm
Where: 438 9th Avenue SE
Check out Phase Two of the Kananaskis Nordic Spa
What: Looking for a quick escape from the everyday grind? This brand new spa combines the tranquil rejuvenation of a traditional Nordic Spa and the Alpine stillness of the Canadian Rockies. Opened in March, the spa has taken the last month off to add some new exciting additions to its facilities for summer. Come out for a relaxing experience and the opportunity to discover clarity in the midst of the mountains.
Where: 1 Centennial Drive, Kananaskis
Go Hiking in the Rockies
What: The view is worth the climb.
Where: Here are some of the most picturesque hiking spots in and around Banff to check out this summer.
Take a ride in Handsome Andy with Moose Trail Overland
What: Join local experts and firefighters Mike and Ryan as they show you all their favourite spots in the area and take you on a thrilling adventure in Handsome Andy, a 4×4 Ford E350. Don’t expect your typical cookie cutter tour, as these two are keen to take you off the beaten path and bring your dream of adventure to life.
Price: Varies per tour – book online
Take advantage of Calgary’s bumping patio scene
What: Take a break from the heat and have an ice-cold bevy on one of Calgary’s best patios. From rooftops to hidden gardens, there are plenty of spots to choose from that will have the vibe and ambiance you’re looking for. Check out some of Calgary’s best rooftop patios here.
Take a float down the Bow River
What: This is a tradition most of us Calgarians look forward to doing at least once during the summer. Plus, it’s the ultimate refresher when stuck in a prairie heat wave.
Tips: Make sure that you have enough life jackets for your entire group, book your raft ahead of time, park a vehicle at the beginning and the end of your route, and check weather advisories before heading out.
Where: Lazy Day Raft Rentals, Sports Rent, The Paddle Station and the Outdoor Centre at the University of Calgary
Get Active
Tour de Bowness
What: Get a taste of what the Tour de France is like at the 17th Annual Tour de Bowness. For three days you will have the opportunity to watch cyclists from various viewpoints throughout the city as they compete for a variety of titles and prizes. This event started in 2001 and is now the largest amateur bike race in the province.
Where: Various locations
When: August 4 to 6
Cost: Free to watch
Outdoor HIIT with Movement U
What: Get a tan while you work on your fitness. Spend an hour outdoors as two Movement U instructors team up to take your summer workout to the next level at Murdoch Park in Bridgeland.
When:
Sunday, August 12 with Cory and Rachel
Sunday, August 26 with Luke and Cory
Time: 12 pm
Where: Murdoch Park
Admission: Online, regular drop-in $23
Ride, Row, Refresh
What: Sweat it out in a spin or yoga class and then reward yourself with a Wildrose brew afterward. A brew is always better when you’ve earned it, right?
When: Wednesday, August 15
Time: 7 pm
Where: Movement U 16, 14th Street NE
Tickets: Online, $23
$5 Class Week
What: Try out a new type of dance or get back into the groove — you’re choice. This is the perfect opportunity to get your feet wet and try something new in a fun and encouraging environment.
When: August 27 to 30
Where: Decidedly Jazz Danceworks – 111 12th Avenue SE
Admission: $5
Rent a bike and go on a river adventure
What: Grab your squad, get yourself some wheels, and put those bike paths to good use — all while seeing the city from a different perspective.
Where: Rent bikes at these locations: Rath Bicycle and Bike and Brew
Take the Leap at WinSport
What: WinSport’s latest adrenaline-filled adventure, Free Fall, is now open. Climb up an eight-story platform, secure yourself in a bungee harness, and jump off the platform feeling a sensation similar to that of leaping out of an airplane. Any adrenaline junkies out there?
Where: 88 Canada Olympic Road SW
Admission: One jump: $25, two jumps: $35
August Markets
Grab some fresh produce at the Hillhurst Sunnyside Farmers’ Market
What: Grab your weekly haul of delicious produce, eggs, baked goods, meats, preserves, florals, and more, all grown and produced on farms right here in Alberta. You can enjoy live entertainment and other fun activities happening at this quaint community farmers’ market. The market will go on rain or shine, so come prepared.
When: Every Wednesday
Time: 3 to 7 pm
Where: 1320 5th Avenue NW
Admission: FREE
East Village Junction Pop-Up Retail Park
What: In only one year, this colourful container lot has turned into a popular Calgary mainstay. Located behind the King Edward Hotel, this is a unique destination that features local retail shops, workshops, music, art, and, of course, YYC Food Trucks. You won’t want to miss out on the fun summer festivities that they have planned at this hip community gathering space this summer.
When: May 18 to September 3
Where: 430 8th Avenue SE
Admission: Free
Summer Market Presented by Southcentre + Curated
What: Southcentre Mall and Curated market have partnered up together to bring four uniquely curated artisan markets to YYC this summer. You can look forward to shopping from many talented makers and artists, treating yourself to delicious foods from YYC Food Trucks, and enjoying live entertainment, all in the south parking lot of Southcentre Mall.
When: August 10 and 11
Time: 5 to 10 pm
Where: Southcentre Mall – 100 Anderson Road SE
Admission: FREE
YYC Free Market
What: Give and take (leaving no trace) is the theme of this fun yearly summer market.
When: Tuesday, August 14
Time: 6 to 9 pm
Where: Container Site in Sunnyside – 1010 2nd Avenue NW
Admission: FREE
The Market on Stephen Avenue
What: Shop up to 60 vendors offering fresh food, spices, sauces, treats, art, fashion, and more. Enjoy shopping the walk.
When: Tuesday, August 14, 21 and 28
Time: 10 am to 4 pm
Where: Stephen Avenue – 1st Street SE to 2nd Street SW
Admission: FREE
Inglewood Night Market
What: Calgary’s favourite night market is back. Check out the second market of the summer on July 13 and enjoy live entertainment on both the Main Stage and the Variety Show Stage, and delicious food truck eats, all while shopping some of Calgary’s best local makers and artists. New to the market this year is a licensed area in collaboration with Village Brewery. Be sure to grab a brew and enjoy the line-up of incredible local talent.
When: Friday, August 10
Time: 5 pm
Where: Between 9th Avenue and 10th Street SE
Admission: FREE
Festivals and Other Events
RNDSQR Sales Centre Community Series: Movie Night
What: Vote between Moana and Despicable Me on Instagram and enjoy a family outdoor movie night. Popcorn is complimentary and Gypsy Lemonade will be there serving up delicious lemonades and other yummy treats. There is no better way to start the long weekend.
When: Thursday, August 2
Time: 7 to 10:30 pm
Where: RNDSQR Sales Centre – 2212 33th Avenue SW
Admission: Free, RSVP here
Heritage Day at Fort Calgary
What: Celebrate the best of Calgary’s multicultural heritage at the confluence of the Bow and Elbow rivers. Enjoy kids crafts, a Backfoot Ecology Session, Free Museum tours, and more at this free, family-friendly event.
When: Monday, August 6
Time: 10 am to 4 pm
Where: Fort Calgary – 750 9th Avenue SE
Admission: FREE
Heritage Day at Heritage Park
What: This is a great excuse to load up the entire family and head down to Heritage Park. There will be interactive activities, live music, a delicious BBQ, a scavenger hunt, wagon rides, a traditional First Nations encampment, and more! There will also be a citizenship ceremony where 100 people officially become Canadian citizens. That is a moment you won’t want to miss.
When: Monday, August 6
Time: 10 am to 5 pm
Where: Heritage Park – 1900 Heritage Drive SW
Admission: Regular admission to the park
Movies at the Meadows
What: Come out and watch a classic film under the stars for the first four Wednesday’s in August. This month you’ll be able to look forward to watching The Lion King, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, Avengers: Infinity War, and Jumanji.
When: Wednesday, August 1
Time: Varies per date
Where: Spruce Meadows – 18011 Spruce Meadows Way SW
Cost: $20/ carload if purchased at the door
Calgary Fringe Festival
What: A plethora of uncensored, non-juried theatre performances happening all around the city. This iconic festival was started in Scotland in 1947 and has grown to become one of the most popular art festivals in the world. Anything goes at this one.
When: August 3 to 11
Time: Various times
Where: Various theatres around the city
Cost: Online, $55 to $200
Hang out with the Pandas
What: The long wait is finally over. The Calgary Zoo has officially welcomed four pandas (two adults and two cubs), into their newly built habitat, The Panda Passage. These furry black and white friends are charming and have a ton to teach us in the five years that they will be with us before returning to China.
Where: The Calgary Zoo — 210 St. Georges Drive NE
Admission: Regular admission to the zoo
Inglewood Sunfest
What: Celebrate the best of summer in #yyc at this day-long street festival featuring over 200 vendors, food trucks, live entertainment, an old classic car show and so much more. It’ll be an affair to bring the entire family down for.
When: August 4
Time: 11 am to 6 pm
Where: Mainstreet Inglewood – 9th Avenue SE
Admission: FREE
Floating Lantern Peace Ceremony
What: Celebrate Calgarian’s collective desire for peace as you set sail to your lantern in the Olympic Plaza pool. This event is an annual international affair that aims to remember and commemorate the 200,000 people who lost their lives in the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Calgary’s even will be held in tandem with 7,500 other cities who have banded together to promote peace.
When: Saturday, August 4
Time: 8:20 to 10 pm
Where: Olympic Plaza – 228 8th Avenue SE
Cost: Free or donate $20 online to receive a custom lantern
Adults Only Night: Through the Haze (Myths and Science behind Cannabis)
What: Cannabis is a smoking topic right know. Come out to learn all about THC, how it’s used medicinally, the social implications around the new legal changes, and why the heck cannabis gives you the munchies.
When: Thursday, August 9
Time: 6 to 10 pm
Where: Telus Spark – 220 St. George’s Drive NE
Tickets: Online, $26
Calgary Dragon Boat Race and Festival
What: Compete in this traditional Chinese cultural event that stems from a 2000-year-old Chinese legend. Work with a team of up to 26 people while navigating through the waters. After the race, enjoy the all-day festival that includes a kid’s play zone, food trucks, beer gardens, live performances, and more.
When: August 10 to 12
Time:
Friday: 1 to 10 pm
Saturday and Sunday: 7 am to 10 pm
Where: North Glenmore Park – 5R7, 7305 Crowchild Trail SW
Cost: Free
Calgary Japanese Festival
What: Come to celebrate the best of what the Japanese culture has to offer here in Calgary. This family-friendly festival features authentic cuisine, song and dance, many cultural customs, martial arts demonstrations, and more.
When: August 11
Time: 10 am to 5 pm
Where: Max Bell Centre – 1001 Barlow Trail SE
Admission: $7 at the door
The 34 Annual Marda Gras Street Festival
What: Experience Marda Loop come to life as you enjoy live music, exciting cultural performances, kids activities, loads of shopping, and delectable bites at this exciting family-friendly street festival.
When: Sunday, August 12
Time: 10 am to 5 pm
Where: Marda Loop – 33rd Avenue between 18 and 22 Street SW
Cost: Free
GlobalFest
What: Celebrate a variety of international cultures that represent Calgary’s cultural diversity and arts excellence, with a multicultural marketplace, live entertainment, and a spectacular firework show put on by a different country each night.
When: August 16 to 25
Time: 6 to 11 pm
Where: Elliston Park – 1827 68th Street SE
Cost: Online, $20
Love your Library day
What: Show some love for your local library and head over for a full schedule of stories, family programming, behind-the-scenes tours, musical performances, collaborate art, story walls, and more. Having fun isn’t hard when you’ve got a library card.
When: Saturday, August 18
Time: 10 am to 2 pm
Where: Libraries city-wide
Admission: FREE
Open Farm Days
What: Come out and see the part of Alberta that not many people get to witness. Take a one-hour train excursion across Alberta and get up-close-and-personal with Alberta’s agricultural landscape.
When: Saturday, August 18
Time: 11 am to 11 pm
Where: Aspen Crossing – 1 km West #24 Mossleigh, Alberta
Tickets: $25
YYC Girl Gang Off the Clock: Patio Fun
What: Soak up the sun on one of Calgary’s best patios as you network with the city’s most ambitious boss babes, all while enjoying some chilled brews and delicious eats. This is the ultimate Sunday Funday.
When: Sunday, August 19
Time: 1 to 4 pm
Where: Brewsters Pub – 834 11th Avenue SW
Tickets: Online, $5
Expo Latino
What: Feel the heat as Western Canada’s largest Latin Festival brings Prince’s Island Park to life. Enjoy exciting performances, sizzling dancing, exotic food, a stunning art market, and so much more. You can even enjoy a performance by Grammy Award Winning Nicaraguan Salsa singer, Luis Enrique.
When: August 17,18 and 19
Time:
Friday: 6 pm
Saturday and Sunday: 1 pm
Where: Prince’s Island Park – 698 Eau Claire Avenue SW
Tickets: Online, $11 to $38
Taber Cornfest
What: Enjoy a corn parade, fun run, chilli cookout, exciting entertainment, live music, a show and shine, and more as you celebrate this famous Taber vegetable. The night will end off with a huge fireworks show. Find out why Taber corn really is a big ol’ deal.
When: August 23 to 25
Time: Varies per event
Where: Confederation Park – 50th Avenue and 50th Street, Taber
Admission: FREE
RNDSQR Sales Centre Community Series: Women’s Shop & Sip
What: Enjoy this outdoor shopping event featuring some of Calgary’s best clothing designers, brands, and shops. Shop edgy designs from Parts + Labour, curated high-end consignment from The Upside and Kristen’s Consignment, fabulous trends from Collins Street and unique pieces from Coco + Violet. There will be food and fancy drinks of course. Did someone say back to school shopping?
When: Saturday, August 24
Time: 4 pm until late
Where: RNDSQR Sales Centre – 2212 33rd Avenue SW
Admission: Free
Calgary Pride
What: It’s the most colourful celebration of the year. Enjoy a week of festivities as you celebrate LOVE, equality, and happiness in YYC.
When: August 24 to September 3
Time: Varies per event
Where: Various locations
Tickets: Vary per event. See full event listings here
Country Kickback
What: Learn how the West was back in the old days. From tractor races to barn dances, you’ll be fully transported to the way things once were, long long ago.
When: August 25 and 26
Time: 10 am to 5 pm
Where: Heritage Park – 1900 Heritage Drive SW
Cost: Park admission
Summer Yoga and Movie Night on the Rooftop
What: They’re back. Sweat it out in a rooftop yoga sesh with instructor Kate W. Mak and Spud and then curl up as you watch a classic film on the big screen. Bring your mat along with a cozy blanket and pillow — just in case it cools down throughout the evening.
When: Friday, August 29
Time: 7:30 to 11 pm
Where: Junction 9 Yoga and Pilates – 919 9th Avenue SE
Cost: $20 drop-in fee
Food and Drink Festivities
Grab some fresh produce at the Hillhurst Sunnyside Farmers’ Market
What: Grab your weekly haul of delicious produce, eggs, baked goods, meats, preserves, florals, and more, all grown and produced on farms right here in Alberta. You can enjoy live entertainment and other fun activities happening at this quaint community farmers’ market. The market will go on rain or shine, so come prepared.
When: Every Wednesday
Time: 3 to 7 pm
Where: 1320 5th Avenue NW
Admission: FREE
Taste of Calgary
What: Going on a date or just looking for something fun to do with friends? Sample some of Calgary’s best international cuisines and sip on delicious, locally made craft beers, wines, and cocktails as you enjoy the warm summer weather and listen to live outdoor music for four days in a row. Sounds like a pretty good deal to us.
When: August 10 to 13
Time: 11 am to 9 pm
Where: 200 Barclay Parade SW
Cost: Free Admission, sampling tickets are $1 purchase online in advanced
Check out Flower and Wolf
What: Take a ride with an Old Fashioned with a twist featuring Old London, Old Oaxaca, and Old Cuba at this new restaurant situated in the Sheraton Suites Calgary Eau Claire. This eclectic foodie wonderland is both globally inspired and classically rooted in a sophisticated social space aimed to unite locals and travellers alike.
Where: 255 Barclay Parade SW
Summer Feast
What: Celebrate Calgary’s vibrant and growing food scene with this 10-day dining event happening this August. You will have the opportunity to enjoy delicious Prix fix summer menus for lunch and dinner from 18 of Calgary’s best and most diverse restaurants. It will be a foodie affair you’ll never forget — Bon Appetite.
When: August 11 to 20
Where: See all the participating resultants here
Cost: Reserve Online, $20 to $45
The Second Annual Rosè Bebe
What: Did someone say Rose? We’re so there.
When: Friday, August 24
Time: 4 to 11 pm
Where: Royale – 730 17th Avenue SW
Tickets: Online, $75
Tea on the Verandah
What: Pinkies up. Enjoy high tea and assorted baked goods on the front porch of Heritage Park’s newest exhibit the “Famous 5″ Centre for Women.
When: Saturdays and Sundays from June 32 to September 2
Where: Heritage Park – 1900 Heritage Drive SW
Cost: Call (403) 268-8500 to reserve, Adults – $22.95 +GST, Child (Under 12) – $15.95 +GST
#Meatfest
What: Calling all meat and beer lovers. Join Brewery and the Beast for an outdoor meal featuring local brews, the highest quality of meats, and live music from The Electric Timber Co. This entire event is through the extraordinary vision of a line-up of Calgary’s finest and most notable chefs.
When: Sunday, August 19
Time: 1 pm
Where: Fort Calgary – 750 9th Avenue SE
Tickets: Online, $99.95
Concert and Performances
Steve Martin and Martin Short: An evening You Will Forget For The Rest Of Your Life
When: Saturday, August 4
Time: 7 pm
Where: Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium – 1415 14th Avenue NW
Tickets: Ticketmaster, $216 to $475
Michael Franti and Spearhead: Stay Human Tour
When: Friday, August 10
Time: 8 pm
Where: Grey Eagle Event Centre – 3777 Grey Eagle Drive NW
Tickets: Ticketmaster, $61 to $82
Nazareth
When: Saturday, August 8
Time: 8 pm
Where: Grey Eagle Event Centre – 3777 Grey Eagle Drive NW
Tickets: Ticketmaster, $48 to $61
Ben Harper and Charlie Musselwhite
When: Monday, August 20
Time: 7:30 pm
Where: Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium – 1415 14th Avenue NW
Tickets: Ticketmaster, $40 to $156
A Paranormal Evening with Alice Cooper
When: Wednesday, August 22
Time: 8 pm
Where: Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium – 1415 14th Avenue NW
Tickets: Ticketmaster, $47 to $196
Joe Rogan: Strange Times 2018 Tour
When: Saturday, August 25
Time: 7:30 pm
Where: Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium – 1415 14th Avenue NW
Tickets: Ticketmaster, $76 to $87
Halsey
When: Tuesday, August 28
Time: 7 pm
Where: MacEwan Hall – 2500 University Drive NW
Tickets: Online, $55
Music Festivals
Chasing Summer Music Festival
What: Celebrate the passion of Calgarians’ love for summer in this huge two-day EDM festival. Festival attendees can expect to see big names such as Kaskade, DJ Snake, Dillon Francis, Cash Cash, Mar+In Garrix, and more.
When: August 4 to 5
Time: 1 to 11 pm
Where: Max Bell Centre Festival Ground – 1001 Barlow Trail SE
Tickets: Online, $100 to $170
Canmore Folk Fest
What: Alberta’s longest running folk music festival is back. Set to the backdrop to the majestic Canadian Rockies you can look forward to headliners such as Buffy Sainte-Marie, Carlos Del Junco and the Blue Mongrels, Cassie and Maggie, Jon Brooks, and many more performers throughout the weekend.
When: August 4 to 6
Time:
Saturday: 3:30 to 9:30 pm
Sunday and Monday: 9:30 am to 9:30 pm
Where: Centennial Park – 5th Avenue, Canmore
Cost: Online, $45 to $130
Blues Music Festival
What: Check out one full week of live outdoor blues performances and end each day off with a Twilight Blues Dance Party. Experience the art market, beer tents, food trucks, and more. Don’t forget to pick yourself up a festival souvenir. See the full list of performers here.
When: July 30 to August 5
Time: Varies per day
Where: Shaw Millennium Park – 1220 9th Avenue SW
Tickets: Online, $50 to $500
2018 Southern Alberta Music Festival
What: Pull out your cowboy boots for yet another country affair at the sixth annual Southern Alberta Music Festival in support of STARS Air Ambulance. Don’t forget your chair.
When: August 10 to 12
Time: 10 am to 12 am
Where: Aspen Crossing – 1 km West #24 Mossleigh, Alberta
Tickets: Online, $80
Country Thunder 2018
What: Are you ready to put your boots back on? Country Thunder is back with another spectacular country line-up. Some of the headliners include heartthrobs Dirks Bentley, Toby Keith, Eric Church, Dean Brody, and many more. Get ready to get your two-step on.
When: August 17 to 19
Time: all day
Where: Prairie Winds Park – 223 Castleridge Boulevard NE
Tickets: Online, $175
Honens Festival
What: Watch emerging pianists compete throughout a heavy piano competition, along with a variety of other events including a reading of ‘The Hockey Sweater’ set to live piano music. The festival will end with an afternoon musical concert in the middle of the Beltline in Central Memorial Park.
When: August 30 to September 8
Time: Ranges per event
Where: Locations vary around the city
Tickets: Online, $10 to $97
Art and Culture
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dream Coat
What: This colourful story aims to inspire and amaze. Be sure to grab a delicious meal from the buffet before the show begins. This is the perfect night out for the whole family.
When: June 1 to September 1
Time: 11 am or 5 pm
Where: Rosebud Theatre Opera House – 106 Martin Avenue, Rosebud Alberta
Tickets: Online, $54 to $84
The Importance of Being Earnest
What: Set after the all-time classic by Oscar Wilde, this witty performance aims to figure out just who ‘Ernest’ really is.
When: August 1 to 5
Time: 2 pm or 7 pm
Where: West Village Theatre – 2007 10th Avenue SW
Tickets: Online, $15 to $20
Free First Thursday
What: Explore the Glenbow at your leisure for FREE on the first Thursday of every month. They are launching some neat new exhibitions this month that you won’t want to miss out on!
When: Thursday, August 2
Time: 5 pm to close
Where: Glenbow Museum – 130 9th Avenue SE
Admission: Free
Music in the Plaza
What: From folk to funk to Country to Celtic, enjoy weekly live entertainment in the Heritage Town Square every Wednesday. Each performance begins with an up-and-coming star from the Stampede Talent Search, followed by some of the best performers in the city. Come for the music, stay for dinner! See full artist lineup here.
When Wednesday evenings from July 4 to August 29
Time: 6 to 8 pm
Where: Heritage Town Square, Heritage Park – 1900 Heritage Drive NE
Admission: Free with park admission
Shakespeare by the Bow
What: Your favourite outdoor theatre is back for yet another summer of dramatic and comedic performances. Watch as they perform a light-hearted take on the tumultuous friendship between Proteus and Valentine in Shakespeare’s ‘Two Gentlemen of Verona.”
When: June 29 to August 19
Time: Tuesday to Saturday, 7 pm; Sunday, 2 pm and 7 pm
Where: Prince’s Island Park
Admission: Pay what you can
Check out one of the many exhibitions happening at the Glenbow
What: Come out to see some seriously awesome works of art at one of Calgary’s favourite cultural centres.
Alex Janvier: Modern Indigenous Master – June 16 to September 9
One New Work Gwenessa Lam: Who Magic – June 16 to September 9
Recent Acquisitions 2018 – June 30 to December 9
The Artist’s Mirror: Self Portraits – March 10 to January 2019
Where: Glenbow Museum – 130 9tth Avenue SE
Cost: Regular admission to the museum
Sporting Events
Cheer on the Calgary Stampeders
What: Grab your jersey and head down to McMahon Stadium for a tailgate and a chance to cheer on the Calgary Stampeders.
When:
Saturday, August 4 at 7 pm vs. The BC Lions
Saturday, August 25 at 1:30 pm vs. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Where: McMahon Stadium — 1817 Crowchild Trail NW, Calgary
Tickets: Ticketmaster