5 things to do in Calgary today: Thursday, September 5

Sep 5 2019, 12:00 pm

Throw it down this Thursday by heading out into the city and checking out one of the wonderful events — because the weekend can always start early!

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Garden Tour & Dinner

What: Selkirk Grille’s Field to Fork series returns to Heritage Park with an evening that includes an exclusive tour of the park’s gardens, a four-course meal in the Selkirk Grille Gallery Room, and wine pairings.

When: September 5, 2019
Time: 6 to 9 pm
Address: Heritage Park Historical Village – 1900 Heritage Dr. SW Calgary,
Tickets: Online

Find Your Heart(h) Art Exhibit

What: Athena Cooper’s first solo art exhibition features acrylic paintings and digital artwork telling the story of the romantic relationship between a disabled woman and a transgender man. Inspired by the artist’s own life with the rare genetic disorder, Osteogenesis Imperfecta.

When: Mondays to Saturdays until September 5, 2019
Time: 8 am to 8 pm
Where: cSPACE King Edward – 4th-floor gallery – 1721 29 Avenue SW, Calgary
Admission: Free

Free First Thursday at Glenbow Museum

What: Explore the Glenbow Museum at your leisure for FREE on the first Thursday of every month.

When: The first Thursday of every month – September 5, October 3, November 7, December 5, 2019
Time: 5 pm to close
Where: Glenbow Museum – 130 9th Avenue SE
Admission: Free

Honens Festival

What: Honens returns from September 5 to 8 with another grand celebration of piano and chamber music. The annual Honens Festival is one of Canada’s premier classical music events, intended to share Esther Honens’ love of world-renowned music with Albertans every year.

When: September 5 to 8, 2019
Time: Various times
Where: Various locations
TicketsOnline

High River Farmers’ Market

What: Located in High River’s beautiful downtown, the outdoor farmers’ market features over 50 vendors on Thursday afternoons until September 12, 2019. You can expect to find everything from locally grown fresh produce, home-baked breads, pies, fudge, and smoked meats, as well as unique and handcrafted housewares, jewellery, and clothing. There is also always a variety of food trucks selling everything from wood-fired pizzas, hand-made perogies and more.

When: Every Thursday until September 12, 2019
Time: 3:30 to 6:30 pm
Address: High River Downtown – 4 Avenue SW and 1 Street SW
Admission: Free

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