5 things to do in Calgary today: Tuesday, July 11

Jul 12 2017, 1:11 am

Happy Tuesday Calgary! We’ll help you get your groove back with fun events in town.

From getting fit to participating in free events around town, there’s something for everyone.

If you’re looking for Stampede events, click here, but this is your non-stampede guide to Calgary events today.

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Run 5-8K with The Outsiders Run Club

Is running a marathon or just simply getting back into shape one of your new year’s resolutions this year? Tackle this goal once and for all and join the Outsiders Running Club. There is no charge, just bring yourself and your running shoes and join Joanna Magnik of The Sweat Style for a 5-8K run every Tuesday night at 6:30 pm!

  • Where: East Village Riverwalk plaza – 618 Confluence Way SE
  • When: Every Tuesday
  • Cost: FREE

River Forth Dining Car Lunch

Launching this June is a unique gourmet dining experience at Heritage Park that is a different alternative to a traditional restaurant! The 1929 “River Forth CP Rail Car” has been fully restored to its original beauty as a dining car so you can go back in time and experience what it would have been like to travel across Canada by train in the early 1900’s.

  • Where: Heritage Park – 1900 Heritage Drive SW
  • When: June – August

Calgary Roundup

After struggles with their previous venue, organizers made the decision to move this year’s music fest to Shaw Millennium Park. Previously known as the The Stampede Roundup, changes have also brought a new name and website. Calgary’s most anticipated corporate event will have Duran Duran on the main stage this year.

  • Where:  Shaw Millennium Park – 1220 9th Avenue SW
  • When: Tuesday, July 11

As you like it – Shakespeare by the Bow

Theatre Calgary is bringing As you like it outside starting Tuesday, June 20, as it begins its annual outdoor performances of Shakespeare by the Bow. Performances are pay-what-you-will and non-ticketed, so you can just turn up with a blanket and picnic and settle in; the suggested donation is $20 per adult.

  • Where: Prince’s Island Park – 698 Eau Claire Avenue SW
  • When: June 20 to August 217, every day except Monday’s, performances at 7 pm, with an extra 2pm matinee on Sundays.
  • Cost: Free

Participate in on of the many free programs + events at the Calgary Public Library 

The Calgary Public Library offers a variety of different resources and programs for people of every age. Come learn something new this summer, all you need is a library card!

  • Where: Various Calgary Public Library locations around the city
  • When: July 11 – September 5
  • Cost: FREE
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