12 things to do in Calgary this week: August 29 to September 4

Calgary Pride is giving us lots of things to do this week. It wraps up with the parade. There is also always something happening on 17th Ave.

You can also turn your career around at a job fair!

Here are 12 things to do this week in Calgary.

Enjoy Summer on 17th

Nando’s on 17th Avenue / Daily Hive Calgary

What: Summer’s not over yet on 17th Ave! From now until September 21, there will be tons of free events happening every weekend in Tomkins Park! September kicks off with a DJ and drag show featuring some of the city’s best drag performers and will be followed by outdoor movies, live performances from local musicians, a photo booth, dance troupes, contests, giveaways, and more!

When: August 29 – Live music from Chance Devlin, 6 to 8 pm
August 31 – Live music from Aaron Young, 6 to 8 pm
September 2 – DJ and Drag show, 6 to 8 pm
September 3 – Live music from Shalaine Stebner, 11:30 am to 2:30 pm, Outdoor family-friendly movie in the park, 3 to 5 pm, Outdoor date-night movie in the park, 6 to 8 pm
September 4 – Live music from Justine Vandergrift, 11:30 am to 2:30 pm, Outdoor family-friendly movie in the park, 3 to 5 pm, Outdoor date-night movie in the park, 6 to 8 pm
September 5 – Live music from Kayla Williams Band, 2 to 4 pm.
Where: Tomkins Park – 17th Avenue SW and 8th Street SW
Cost: Free

Calgary Pride continues!

Ryan Danny Owen and Kat Simmers/Shaw Pride Marches On

What: There are plenty of amazing events going on across the city to celebrate Calgary Pride week. See some of your favourite drag performers, check out some great drinks, and take in all that Calgary Pride brings to the city.

When: Until September 4
Where: Various locations around the city

Change your life at the Calgary Career Fair and Training Expo

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What: Put your networking hat on and meet a number of employers. Build meaningful rapports you need to advance your career in the direction that you want. Learn about exciting new career options and obtain valuable information about how to earn the credentials and diplomas you need to get the job you want with training exhibitors.

When: Wednesday, August 31
Where: Telus Convention Centre (120 9th avenue SE)
Time: 10 am to 2 pm

Get ready to WERQ with the stars of Ru Paul’s Drag Race

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What: Some of the best drag queens RuPaul’s Drag Race has produced are making their way to Calgary. The World Tour is coming to the Jubile for an epic night! 

When: August 31, 2022
Time: 8 pm
Where: Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium – 1415 14 Avenue NW
Tickets: Starting at $95

Take a look at the amazing trains at Heritage Park

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What: Railway Days is a celebration of one of North America’s largest collections of rolling stock steam train infrastructure. It’s the only time of the year when guests can see the double-heading demonstration, where two engines come together to pull the train cars. There will also be turntable demonstrations, hand-car rides, and model demonstrations at several locations in the historical village.

When: September 3 to 4
Where: Heritage Park (1900 Heritage Drive SW)
Cost: Regular Heritage Park admission rates apply.
Children 3-6 $14.95, youth 7-15 $19.95, adults 16-64 $29.95, seniors 65+ $22.95. Annual pass holders get into Railway Days for free!

Enjoy the sites and sounds of the Calgary Pride Parade

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What: The Grand Marshals will be 2SLGBTQ+ refugees who now call Calgary home. The Parade will start on 5th Street SW along 9th Avenue. It will wrap up in East Village. That will kick off the festival at the new location in Fort Calgary with food trucks, performances, kid-friendly activities, and a beer garden.

When: Sunday, September 4
Time: 11 am
Where: Starts at 5th Street and 9th Avenue SW

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 to 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

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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 consider the hardest science subject – quantum physics – and turned it into a floor-to-ceiling visual adventure 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)