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There’s plenty do to in Calgary this Saturday, May 4 and even more to see, so make sure you get out into the city and live your best life!
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Calgary International Beerfest
What: The Calgary International Beerfest is rated as one of the best beer festivals in the world, with over 700 beers from over 200 breweries. Hear great stories in the Brew Master Seminars or savour the chocolate and cheese pairings in the Cooking with Beer Seminars. Explore the Distillery District, sample delicious food from some of Calgary’s best restaurants, and enjoy live entertainment. The Calgary International Beerfest is also home to the Canadian International Beer Awards.
When: May 3 and 4, 2019
Time: Various times
Where: BMO Centre (Enter through Halls C or E) – 20 Roundup Way, Calgary
Tickets: Online
Jane’s Walk
What: On the first weekend of May every year, Jane’s Walk festivals take place in hundreds of cities around the world. Jane’s Walks encourage people to share stories about their neighbourhoods, discover unseen aspects of their communities, and use walking as a way to connect with their neighbours.
When: May 3 to 5, 2019
Time: Various times
Where: Various Locations
Admission: FREE
R’s Corner Store Calgary Saturday Night
What: A pop-up corner store will be created at The Commons this Saturday, complete with snacks, goods, merch, and a CCTV selfie cam. The nightshift kicks off at 9 pm, and will feature local artists, performers, and DJs all night long.
Attendance is free, all you need to do is RSVP.
When: Saturday, May 4, 2019
Time: 2 pm for the corner store, 9 pm for the party
Where: The Commons — 1206 20th Avenue SE
Admission: Free, RSVP here
Free Comic Book Day
What: The annual event takes place at independent comic book shops all across North America, with thousands of comic shops giving out well-known titles like the Avengers, Captain America, Doctor Who, Pokemon, Riverdale, the Amazing Spiderman, and Star Wars, to name a few. In Calgary, several shops will be celebrating with free books and special events.
When: Saturday, May 4, 2019
Time: Various times
Where: Various Comic Shops across Calgary
Admission: Free
Calgary Bike Swap
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What: Alberta Bike Swap strives to create a safe atmosphere where you can sell, donate, or buy a bike. There is a $2 admission for adults while children under 12 are free. This money is donated to local non-profit bike group to help fix the donated bikes.
When: Saturday, May 4, 2019
Time: 8 am to 4 pm
Where: City Centre Parkade – 340 10 Avenue SW
Cost: $2 admission. Children under 12 are free.
Day Out with Thomas
What: Day Out With Thomas provides an opportunity for kids to take a ride with their favourite tank engine, meet the railway controller, Sir Topham Hatt, have fun in the Imagination Station, enjoy face painting, musical entertainment, and much more. Tickets are sold for specific train times, with departures from 9 am to 4:20 pm.
When: May 4, May 5, May 10, May 11 and May 12, 2019
Time: 9 am to 5 pm
Where: Heritage Park – 1900 Heritage Drive SW
Tickets: Online, $21 to $25
Calgary Performing Arts Festival
What: The Calgary Performing Arts Festival is an integral part of the Calgary arts community, encouraging classical and contemporary music and speech arts performance among amateur students of all ages and skill levels. Featuring 12,000 performers in 19 categories over 21 days.
When: Now to May 4, 2019
Time: Various times
Where: Mount Royal University – 4825 Mt Royal Gate SW, Calgary
More Info: Online
Alberta Ballet: Joni Mitchell’s The Fiddle & The Drum
What: The 10th anniversary of Joni Mitchell’s The Fiddle & The Drum. The Fiddle & The Drum gives passionate expression to Mitchell’s lifelong concern with the issues of conflict, violence and humanity’s continuing devastation of the environment. Alberta Ballet dancers depict Mitchell’s most famous characters from her lyrics and artwork, at times in counterpoint, abstractly illustrating fragile hope and potential for the creation of beauty.
When: Now to May 4, 2019
Time: 6:30 pm (1:15 pm on Saturday, May 4)
Where: Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium – 1415 14 Avenue NW
Tickets: Online
Ruthie Foster
What: Austin’s Ruthie Foster has been nominated for Best Blues Album Grammy three times in a row. These nominations are in addition to seven Blues Music Awards, three Austin Music Awards, the Grand Prix du Disque award from the Académie Charles-Cros in France, a Living Blues Critics’ Award for Female Blues Artist of the Year, and the title of an “inspiring American Artist” as a United States Artists 2018 Fellow.
When: Saturday, March 4, 2019
Time: 7:30 pm
Where: Eric Harvie Theatre – Banff Centre, 107 Tunnel Mountain Dr, Banff
Tickets: Online, $35
Cavalry FC vs York9 FC
What: Cavalry FC takes on York9FC in Canadian Premier League action at Spruce Meadows.
When: May 4, 2019
Time: 12:30 pm
Where: Spruce Meadows – 18011 Spruce Meadows Way SW, Calgary
Tickets: Online
Star Wars Trivia
Star Wars
What: Tipsy Trivia YYC presents 50 questions on the original Star Wars trilogy for a chance to win some amazing prizes.
When: Saturday, May 4, 2019
Time: 2 to 5 pm
Where: Hudsons Canadas Pub – Shawnessey – 16061 Macleod Trail SE Calgary
Tickets: Online
Sled In A Can: A Sled Island Benefit
What: Sled Island is heading into its 13th year this June, and to support and celebrate the festival HiFi Club presents Sled In A Can, a fundraiser filled with bands, DJs and comedy acts.
When: Saturday, May 4, 2019
Time: 9 pm to 2 am
Where: HiFi Club – 219 10 Ave SW, Calgary
Tickets: Online, $20
May The Fourth Family Storytime
What: May the force be with you for this very special Drop-In Family Storytime. Join Christy and Fraser from 101.5 TODAY RADIO for a special event in a galaxy not that far away. Family-friendly costumes are encouraged. Plus there will be craft stations and treats.
When: Saturday, May 4, 2019
Time: 10:30 am
Where: Calgary Public Library – 800 3 St SE, Calgary
Register: Online
Calgary Horticultural Society Garden Show
What: Learn from experts, discover plant and gardening specialty groups, and find a perfect idea for your garden. This event is the charity’s major fundraiser of the year. Money raised at the Garden Show funds year-round programming.
When: May 4 and May 5, 2019
Time: 9 am
Where: Max Bell Centre – 1001 Barlow Tr SE, Calgary
Tickets: Online
Canmore Uncorked
What: Eat, drink, and eat some more at this annual award-winning food festival, held in the heart of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Enjoy the best Canmore has to offer, delight in sampling new flavours and old favourites as our Canmore chefs tempt you with their creativity and inspire you with amazing food combinations.
When: Now to Sunday, May 5, 2019
Time: Various times
Where: Various locations in and around Canmore
Tickets: Online, prices may vary
Circus! Science Under the Big Top
Circus! Science Under the Big Top (Telus Spark)
What: Come one, come all and discover the science behind circus at TELUS Spark. Bring your wildest expectations and unravel the secrets behind circus oddities, mysteries and puzzles with over 20 exhibits. This highly interactive exhibition is riddled with circus sights and sounds, ready to bring out the child in all of us.
When: Now to Sunday, June 9, 2019
Time: Various times
Where: TELUS Spark – 220 St. George’s Drive NE, Calgary
Tickets: Online
A Love Letter to Emily C
What: A Love Letter to Emily C by Calgary’s Poet Laureate Sheri-D Wilson explores the life and times of Canadian icon and artist Emily Carr. Presented by Handsome Alice Theatre.
When: Friday, May 3 to Saturday, May 11, 2019
Time: Various times
Where: Big Secret Theatre – Arts Commons
Tickets: Online
CRLC Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show
What: The 59th annual CRLC Gem Show put on by The Calgary Rock & Lapidary Club features over 50 vendors selling rocks, gems, minerals, crystals, and more. Plus enjoy demonstrations, a silent auction, kids’ activities, and a variety of vendors. There are door prizes every hour and kids under 12 get in free and this year they can mine sapphires as well as garnets that they can keep.
When: Friday, May 3 to Sunday, May 5, 2019
Time: Various times
Where: Vivo for Healthier Generations – 11950 Country Village Link NE, Calgary
Tickets: Adults $7 (3 days $10), Seniors/Students $5 (3 days $7), children 12 and under free
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