Summer may still be a few (short) weeks away, but with all the fun stuff going on around the city this weekend, it’s not hard to pretend that we’re already enjoying the most exciting season on the year.
Get out into the city this weekend to live it up at any one of these great events going on around Calgary — we’re sure you won’t regret it!
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Friday, June 8
Kevin Hart: The Irresponsible Tour
What: Be prepared to laugh until you cry when Kevin Hart takes the stage! Anything is possible on this tour.
When: Friday, June 8
Time: 7 pm
Where: Scotiabank Saddledome – 555 Saddledome Rise SE
Tickets: Online, $35 to $129
Mother Mother
What: Enjoy an evening set to Mother Mother, as they get your grooving to all their hits.
When: June 8, 9, and 10
Time: 7 pm
Where: The Gateway – 1301 16th Avenue NW
Tickets: Ticketmaster
Inglewood Night Market
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What: Calgary’s favourite night market is back! Check out the first market of the summer on June 8 and enjoy tons of live entertainment and delicious food truck eats, while shopping some of Calgary’s best local makers and artists. Be sure to join them in the fun on the second Friday of every month this summer!
When: Friday, June 8
Time: 5 pm
Where: Between 9th Avenue and 10th Street SE
Admission: FREE
KIDCHELLA: Kids Yoga Party Night
What: Parents, this is your opportunity to take a night off and enjoy the Inglewood Night Market while your kids have blast at the Kidchella Yoga Party. Their night will include dancing, kombucha, healthy snacks, a flower crown making workshop, face painting, games, and so much more. Your kids will be in good hands and both of you will have an amazing night. Win-win!
When: Friday, June 8
Time: 5:30 to 7 pm
Where: Underneath Junction 9 Yoga Studio – #50, 919 9th Avenue SE
Tickets: Online, $25 (Ages 4 to 6)
Check out the newly opened Lamphouse Hotel
What: Formerly the Bow Valley Motel, this space has gone through an entire transformation. Now a blend of retro-chic and rustic contemporary style, this 25-room boutique hotel offers stunning views of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Be sure to add this spot to your bucket list this summer for a true mountain adventure in the heart of Canmore!
Where: 610 8th Street, Canmore
Saturday, June 9
Paquita & Other Works
What: Enjoy a performance by the Alberta Ballet’s Professional Divio students as they perform Paquita, the story of a Spaniard who saves the life of Lucien — before learning that her past isn’t quite what it seems. This piece was originally choreographed by Joseph Mazilier and later by Marius Petipa in Russia. This ballet’s rich history has entertained many generations and will surely have you amazed as you witness it first hand!
When: Saturday, June 9
Time: 7:30 pm
Where: Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium – 1415 14th Avenue NW
Tickets: Ticketmaster, $30 to $38
Bryan Adams: The Ultimate Tour
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What: It’s time to party like it’s the summer of ’69! Get ready to welcome this legend to the dome and enjoy a night filled with all the classics.
When: Saturday, June 9
Time: 8 pm
Where: Scotiabank Saddledome – 555 Saddledome Rise SE
Tickets: Ticketmaster, $44 to $238
Transform Conference
What: Hear stories, ask questions, and learn first-hand how transformational strategies are instrumental in an organization’s success. Hear from an impressive panel including names like:
Doug Lcombe, president and founder of Communicatto Inc.
Alex Kenjeev, president of O’Leary Ventures and investor on CNBC’s “Make Me a Millionaire Investor”
Amol Gill, director of sales at ThoughtFarmer
Robin Parsons, Parsons Consulting
Dan Gold, Director of Digital Strategy at Martin Charlton Communications
When: Saturday, June 9
Time: 9 am to 4 pm
Where: cSPACE – 1721 29th Street SW
Tickets: Online, $150
Succulents by Nature Terrarium Building Workshop
What: Build your very own terrarium with Succulent by Nature to bring home and add some greenery to your house!
When: Saturday, June 9
Time: 2 to 4 pm
Where: Outside the Shape – 1222 10th Avenue SE
Tickets: Online, $56
Pride and Prejudice Ball
What: Jump into the world of Jane Austin, with ball gowns, dancing, live music, and more, set in the Alberta Ballroom of the historic Palliser Hotel. You don’t need to come with a dance partner, as this is an English Country Dance. Plus, you never know who you might meet there!
When: Saturday, June 9
Time: 6 to 11 pm
Where: Fairmont Palliser – 133 9th Avenue SW
Tickets: Online, $98
Experience the new and improved Brewster Banff Gondola
What: Head to the summit for a beautiful view above the treetops and a birds-eye view of six different mountain ranges, while sipping on coffee or a refreshing glass of wine.
Where: 100 Mountain Avenue, Banff
Tickets: Adult $62, child $31
Whales Tohora
What: Coming all the way from the National Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, this exciting exhibition has been travelling North America for the last 10 years and Calgary marks its final destination. Excite your senses with this unique cultural experience that will show you everything you need to know about the king of the ocean, the whale. The exhibit shows everything from life-size whale skeletons to the evolution of these creatures and understanding how they communicate. There is so much to know about these beautiful beings.
When: January 20 to June 20
Where: Telus Spark – 220 St. George’s Drive NE
Tickets: Online, $26
Dust off your road bike
Image: Bike to Work Day Calgary / Facebook
It’s the perfect time to get out your road bike and head down to the river for some beautiful views and a great afternoon of adventures, exploring Calgary’s bike paths.
Sunday, June 10
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, June 10 with Cory and Alex
Time: 12 pm
Where: Murdoch Park
Admission: Online, regular drop-in $23
Reggaefest Afternoon-Jam Pop Up Event
What: An afternoon of Reggae? Yes please!
When: Sunday, June 10
Time: 1 to 5 pm
Where: Village Brewery Taproom – 5000, 12A Street SE
Tickets: Online, $20
Asparagus Festival
What: Due to extreme hail and other contributing factors this festival had to be put on hold for a few years — but it’s back and larger than ever! Visit this real working asparagus farm, experience their story firsthand, enjoy a fully narrated wagon ride, watch the harvest in action, and even get the opportunity to pick some asparagus for yourselves. You’ll also have the opportunity to shop their Country Store and the artisan market village while saying hello to all the farm animals and joining in on the many festivities happening throughout the day!
When: Sunday, June 10
Time: 10 am to 4 pm
Where: 1465 Twp. Road 352
Admission: $5, kids 5 and under are free
Mountain Top Yoga
What: Join a Lululemon ambassador for a one-hour Ashtanga yoga session at the top of the new Banff Gondola Summit. Talk about yoga with a view!
When: every Sunday until September 2
Time: 9 to 10 am
Where: Citizenship Pavilion, level 4 of the new Banff Gondola summit
Cost: $62 (Gondola Admission)
Hang out on one of Calgary’s best patios
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!
Go on a spring hike!
What: Now that most of the snow has cleared away, grab your hiking shoes and head up to the Rockies for some fresh mountain air and stunning scenic views – just don’t forget your camera! Try Grassi Lakes, Johnston Canyon, or Grotto Canyon if you’re looking for an adventure a bit shorter in length, but doesn’t compromise the quality of the view. If you’re a thrill seeker and up for the challenge try out Ha Ling Peak, Crypt Lake, or Aylmer Lookout, because the end view will take your breath away – literally! Find more hikes to do around Alberta here!
Where: The Canadian Rocky Mountains
Bike the Banff Legacy Trail
What: Take your bike out for a cruise and enjoy the breathtaking scenery that this 22.3 km trail has to offer! The trail links the Town of Banff and Canmore through an additional 4.5 km of pathway outside of Banff National Park boundaries, from the Banff Park East Gate to the Travel Alberta Visitor Information Centre.
Where: Banff Park East Gate to the Bow Valley Parkway
Go on a road trip
What: Head out for a day trip and explore one of the many amazing spots that surround Calgary! Our city is positioned perfectly between the badlands, prairies, foothills, and the Rockies, which leaves a ton of options for a quick day trip that is no more than a two-hour drive away. Check out some ideal spots here!
Take a cruise around Maligne Lake
Spirit Island in Maligne Lake, Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada/Shutterstock
What: Take a cruise around the largest glacier-fed lake in the Canadian Rockies. You’ll be inspired by the beauty of the vibrant blue waters around you as you sail to the iconic Spirit Island (only accessible by boat) on this 90-minute interpretive tour of this magical area.
Where: Maligne Lake Road, Improvement District No. 12
Tickets: Online, $67 (adults), $34 (Ages 6-15)
Go on a Helicopter Tour
What: If you’re looking for an experience of a lifetime, then it’s time you see the Alberta landscape from a completely different view – the air! Grab a few friends and take a ride in a state-of-the-art helicopter for incredible views of the city and the surrounding Rocky Mountains.
Where: Takes off from the Springbank Airport or Drumheller Airport – 402 Otter Bay
When: Year-round
Cost: Between $400 to $1,600, rate for up to three passengers
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