It is a busy week in Calgary with lots of things to do. Pride week kicks off, an epic fireworks show continues, and a lot more.
Plus another full week on 17th Avenue and you can see some badass women step into the cage for a historic night of fights.
Here are 11 things to do this week in Calgary.
Enjoy Summer on 17th
Nando’s on 17th Avenue / Daily Hive Calgary
What: Make the most of the summer days we have left on 17th Ave, where you can find free events ranging from live entertainment to outdoor fitness classes all week long. Tune into performances from talented and local musicians such as the Camie Leard Band and Shari Chaskin and Jon Day, or join us for an outdoor sweat on Sunday morning with Move Fitness. Plus, you can legally drink in Tomkins Park, so grab some takeout at your favourite 17th Ave restaurant, bring your favourite adult beverage, and enjoy amazing FREE programming in the heart of 17th Ave.
When: August 22 – Live music from Camie Leard Band, 6 to 8 p.m.
August 24 – Live music from Shari Chaskin and Jon Day, 6 to 8 p.m.
August 26 – Live DJ performance from Jack Fowle, 6 to 8 p.m.
August 27 – Live music from Baba & the Latin Girls, 1 to 4 p.m.
August 28 – Outdoor HIIT and Mobility class brought to you by MOVE Fitness, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.,
Classical music from Violinist Steven Klevsky, Mezzo Soprano Kathleen Morrison, and Alicia Woynarski
and Pianist Grace king and Eleanor May, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Where: Tomkins Park – 17th Avenue SW and 8th Street SW
Cost: Free
Calgary Pride kicks off!
Ryan Danny Owen and Kat Simmers/Shaw Pride Marches On
What: Calgary Pride Kickoff at Central Memorial Park August 27 starts a full week of celebrating Pride in the city. There will be live music, vendors and a screening of the movie “Kiki” in the evening. Everyone is welcome!
When: Saturday, August 27
Where: Central Memorial Park
Tickets: Free
Enjoy a night at the fights
Pallas Athena Women’s Fighting Championship
What: Canada’s first and only female MMA league, Pallas Athena WFC, is bringing its second-ever show to WinSport. The event will feature 10 matchups showcasing the best of women’s MMA, along with special guest appearances from MMA legends like Cris Cyborg and Felicia Spencer.
When: Saturday, August 27
Where: WinSport
Tickets: Start at $50
Watch the sky get lit up at Globalfest
GlobalFest fireworks display (jandjlawrencephotography)
What: A staple on the Calgary calendar, Globalfest is back for another amazing year. Attendees will see the cultural pavilions, night market, and big main stage make a comeback after a two-year break. Additionally, 2022 marks a special milestone for GlobalFest: 20 years of celebrating “a world of difference.” Teams from Austria, France, Germany, and last year’s Best of Festival Team, India, will go head-to-head to show off the best pyrotechnics their nations have to offer, set to music.
When: From now until August 27
Where: Elliston Park (1827 68th Street SE, Calgary)
Tickets: Start at $21
Check out Calgary’s bright side with YYC Bump
Bump Festival
What: Tour around the city and see the works of local, national, and international artists with murals decorating Calgary. They got off to a huge start with the World’s Tallest Mural downtown. BUMP started as the Beltline Uruab Murals Project in 2017 and has grown into a city-wide, street art festival.
When: On now until August 28
Where: Across the city
Tickets: Free
Try all the Bubble Tea you can handle across the city
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What: YYC Bubble Tea Fest is back with tasty treats and drinks from around the city. Try as much as you can and vote on your favourites! All of it is in support of Wing Kei Care Centres, a not-for-profit, community-based organization that provides compassionate, quality, culturally appropriate, and loving care to seniors of Chinese descent. A few of the tasty treats visitors can look forward to trying to include the Black Sesame Croffle from Chewgurt Yummy, Pacific Hut’s Sago at Gulaman, and Uzu Tayaki’s Thai Tea Soft Serve.
When: On until August 27
Where: Various Locations across the city.
Celebrate the importance of Albertan Immigrants with the Military Museums
Military Museums
What: In partnership with the University of Calgary, the Military Museums present a new exhibition: A Uniform Coat of Many Colours: Military Immigrants in Alberta. The collection provides a comprehensive overview of immigrants to Alberta who have served in their country’s armed forces and paints a picture of how global conflict has shaped our regional demographics. The exhibition explores and presents diverse stories of immigrants to Alberta who have undertaken military service in their countries of origin, featuring first-person accounts, oral histories, art, and artifacts.
When: On now until September 18
Where: Founders’ Gallery, The Military Museums, 4520 Crowchild Trail SW
Time: 9 am – 5 pm
Tickets: Seniors: $5 (Free on Tuesdays).
Youths: $5
Children under 7: Free
Family: $30
Veterans/Serving Military Personnel: Free
Feel better about yourself while seeing the Museum of Failure
Museum of Failure
What: See a collection of over 130 failed innovations like Google Glass, New Coke, and Colgate Frozen Dinners. The museum made its debut in Sweden and was put together by psychologist and innovation researcher, Dr. Samuel West. He believes people will be inspired to innovate and lose their fear of failure if they see the blunders of large corporations. If you feel you need to get a couple “oops” moments off your chest, there is a failure confessional at the end of the tour.
When: On now until September 30
Where: Southcentre Mall – 100 Anderson Road SE
Tickets: $28.11 for general admission
Take in some Music in the Plaza
Music in the Park/Shutterstock
What: The shows will take place inside Heritage Park at the historic Didsbury bandstand, where attendees can come together with a safe and comfortable amount of wide-open space. Enjoy some of the best acts the local music scene has to offer. As always, rain or shine, the show will go on. From folk to funk and country to Celtic, this year’s line-up of FREE concerts offers something to suit any taste.
When: Every Wednesday until August 31
Time: 6 to 8 pm
Where: Heritage Park – 1900 Heritage Drive SW
Cost: Free
Take in some amazing views at the Sunset Festival in Banff
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What: Enjoy some of the best views in the world at the Sunset Festival in Banff. Each night (weather dependent of course) enjoy live music, craft drinks, and donairs. The real star of the evening is mother nature. You can take it all in from the Sunset Viewing Deck.
When: June 30 to September 5
Time: 5:30 to 9:30 pm
Where: Banff Gondola
Cost: Tickets start at $48
Have a “wild” brunch at the Calgary Zoo
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What: Enjoy weekend brunch at the Calgary Zoo. Held in the heart of Destination Africa, the zoo’s Safari Brunch features both gourmet and comfort breakfast foods, including a free-flowing chocolate fountain with fresh fruit, eggs Benedict with Canadian bacon, a Belgian waffle bar, and much more.
When: Every Sunday until November 13
Time: First seating 9 to 10:30 am, second seating 11 am to 12:30 pm, and third seating on select dates from 1 to 2:30 pm
Where: Calgary Zoo – 210 St. George’s Drive NE, Calgary
Cost: $44.95 for adults, $27.95 for children
Walk into a parallel universe at Calgary’s science centre
Quantum Sandbox exhibit (Elle McLean/Daily Hive)
What: Fascinated by the idea of parallel universes? If so, you can now take a deeper trip into the world of the subatomic in an exhibit at Telus Spark Science Centre’s digital immersion gallery. The team at Calgary’s science centre has taken what many would consider to be the hardest science subject – quantum physics – and turned it into a floor-to-ceiling visual adventure that everyone can relate to.
When: Open as of March 1, 2022
Time: Science centre hours (9 am to 4 pm Monday through Thursday, 9 am to 5 pm Friday through Sunday)
Where: TELUS Spark Science Centre – 220 St. George’s Drive NE, Calgary
Cost: Included with general admission ($26 for adults, $19 for children)
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