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Looking for ways to ring in the new month? Here are 15 events to add to your weekend festivities:
FRIDAY ONLY
1. Smoke’s Poutinerie Eating Tour
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What: Smoke’s Poutinerie World Famous Great Canadian Cross-Country Plaid Gravy Train Fries Curd and Gravy Weird Wild and Wacky Poutine Eating Tour 2015 stops in Calgary on July 31. Stop by the location in Mission to eat a free poutine, to watch an extreme poutine making demonstration and to try and win some Smoke’s prizes. There’s also an amateur speed eating competition going on, where all the competitors can try to win an all-expenses paid trip to Toronto to compete in the World Eating Championships. (Source)
Where: Smoke’s Poutinerie (111, 1800 4 St. SW – near Yoga Santosha & lululemon)
When: 12pm-1:30pm
Cost: FREE admission
Visit the Smoke’s website here.
2. MRU’s Emerging Artists Recital
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What: the artists of Mount Royal’s Morningside Music Bridge will be performing one last time as the 2015 program comes to a close.
Where: TransAlta Pavilion @ Mount Royal University (4825 Mt Royal Gate SW)
When: 1:30pm (arrive early due to limited seating capacity)
Cost: FREE admission
SATURDAY ONLY
1. Inglewood Sunfest
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What: this festival is not to be missed with its booths, food vendors, street performers, and youth-friendly activities lining the heart of Inglewood. Make sure you and your friends & family bring hats, sunscreen, water and walking shoes as the sun can wear you down.
Where: Main street Inglewood
When: 11am-5pm
Cost: admission is FREE; vendors may vary ($5 minimum)
More details are on the festival website!
2. Kensington Beach in the City
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What: Dance in the sand at Kensington Crescent to local Calgary bands with beach balls and hula-hoops, play mini golf for your chance to win prizes from our 10th Street local shops, let your little ones take on the Bouncy Castle obstacle course, and visit a variety of our patios for cold drinks and delicious bites. (Source)
Where: for deals and information on the day of the event, please visit the information booth in front of The Plaza Theatre (1133 Kensington Rd NW).
When: 11am-7pm
Cost: FREE admission; patio food may vary ($5 minimum)
SUNDAY ONLY
1. Riding Through Time
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What: See spectacular motorcycles that have been lovingly restored up close and in person. The 3rd annual Riding Through Time display will include motorcycles from the 1930s up to 1975. Owners will be on hand to share stories and facts about these beautiful machines. (Source)
Where: Celebration Field in Heritage Park (1900 Heritage Dr SW)
When: 10am-4pm
Cost: Summer Day Rates ($13.25 – $25.75); more info here.
MULTIPLE DAYS
1. Art for the Long Weekend
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What: FosterMAK artists, Edie Vlooswyk, Nicole Brooks, and Anat Gat will be showcasing their beautiful art and photography!
Where: Centre Court of Eau Claire Market (200 Barclay Parade SW)
When: FRIDAY & SATURDAY from 11am to 6pm
Cost: FREE, FREE, FREE!
2. Shakespeare by the Bow: The Tempest
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What: sit back and watch as Theatre Calgary’s drama students perform William Shakespeare’s The Tempest.
Where: Prince’s Island Park – there will be signs to guide you once you are on the island!
When: FRIDAY (7pm), SATURDAY (7pm), and SUNDAY (2pm)
Cost: pay-what-you-will
Additional information and downloads can be found here.
3. Slide the City
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What: Summer time is upon us, and we are bringing 1000 feet of slick vinyl to brighten your city streets. Come dressed to impress because it’s not every day you can strut through town with your hot bod, cool dance moves and slick slides. (Source) If you were lucky enough to have gotten wristbands before they sold out, then make sure to bring your inflatable tube!
Where: next to Riley Park (1101 10th St NW)
When: SATURDAY & SUNDAY (arrive early for your wave time)
For Slide the City goers, read all the important details here.
4. Shaw Chip ‘n’ Putt Challenge
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What: golf buffs of all ages and levels will have the chance to participate in a four-hole showdown that includes three holes of putting and one chipping contest. Participants will kick-off the contest by playing a four-hole challenge to earn the daily top score. The top scorer of each day will then advance to the semi-finals on August 5 and on Thursday, August 6. (Source)
Where: Stephen Avenue (239-8th Avenue SW – just outside ATB)
When: FRIDAY, SATURDAY, and SUNDAY from 8am to 6pm
Cost: FREE
Further details can be found on the Downtown Calgary blog!
5. Historic Calgary Week 2015
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What: Break out the silverware – it’s the 25th Anniversary edition of Historic Calgary Week! Come celebrate with us in this milestone year with 65 events, including several special one-time events. (Source) Everything you need to know about HCW can be found on the Chinook Country Historical Society website and on this PDF.
Where: multiple locations all over Calgary
When: FRIDAY, SATURDAY, and SUNDAY @ various times
Cost: FREE to paying a small fee depending on the event
6. Calgary International Blues Festival
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What: 4 days of non-stop blues music + nightly dance parties = the perfect summer. This event is not to be missed!
Where: performances @ Shaw Millennium Park (1220 9th Ave. SW) & Twilight Blues dance parties @ Kerby Centre (1133 7 Ave SW)
When: FRIDAY – performances @ 5pm; Twilight Blues @ 10pm, SATURDAY – performances @ 11am; Twilight Blues @ 10pm, and SUNDAY – performances @ 11am; Twilight Blues @ 10pm
Cost: $60 per day
Browse through the Blues Festival website for the lineup and schedule!
7. Calgary Fringe Festival
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What: this theatre festival allows creativity and expression to flow through both the performers and spectators! There are no boundaries.
Where: multiple venues all over Calgary!
When: FRIDAY, SATURDAY, and SUNDAY @ various times
Cost: all ticket prices and packages can be found here.
If you need something to do on Heritage Day (August 3rd)…
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1. Festivities @ Heritage Park
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What: Do more than celebrate our heritage this Heritage Day, live it at Heritage Park! Join us for a interactive history-filled day, that’s sure to delight the entire family. Wander through the exhibits, try your hand at old-fashioned activities and take a tour of the Park on an authentic steam train or horse-drawn wagon ride. (Source)
When: 9:30am-5pm
Cost: Summer Day Rates
*Be one of the first 500 guests through the gates before 10:30 a.m. and enjoy a complimentary pancake breakfast in Gunn’s Dairy Barn.
2. Festivities @ Fort Calgary
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What: Experience Heritage Day 2015 at Fort Calgary with family-friendly activities. This year, we explore the reciprocal relationship that heritage in Alberta has always had with our natural surroundings. (Source)
When: 10am-4pm (schedule here)
Cost: Fort Calgary entrance fees may apply; admission to the Interpretive Center and Community Garden are FREE; vendors may vary ($5 minimum)
3. Bowness Heritage Day Street Festival
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What: like Inglewood Sunfest, you can expect lots of vendors and street performers!
Where: main street Bowness
When: 11am-4pm
Cost: FREE admission; vendor prices may vary ($5 minimum)
Visit the festival website!
Happy weekend,
Kandace 🙂
