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HomeEntertainmentWhat to see in YYC: Weekend Preview July 17th-19th, 2015

What to see in YYC: Weekend Preview July 17th-19th, 2015

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If you find yourself with nothing to do this weekend, look no further! Check out some local things Calgary has to offer all weekend. Between new culture and physical activity, there’ll be something on this list that’ll interest you, all while community building!


8TH CALGARY TURKISH FESTIVAL

Calgary Turkish Festival
Calgary Turkish Festival

WHERE: Eau Claire Festival Plaza (200 Barclay Parade SW)

WHEN: July 17th – 19th, 12pm – 9pm

Take some time to broaden your perspective on a new or familiar culture. Check out different kinds of Turkish food, desserts, live music, dance and more! Admission is free and this festival runs all weekend. Check out their website for more information.


FRANCO FESTIVAL CALGARY

Franco Festival Calgary - 5th Edition
Franco Festival Calgary – 5th Edition

WHERE: Shaw Millennium Park (1220 9 Ave SW)

WHEN: Saturday, July 18th 12pm – 9pm / Sunday, July 19th 12pm – 8pm 

French is one of Canada’s official languages, so what better way to support the bilingualism of Canada than to check out some Francophone culture! What’s better than a live DJ, food vendors, a cultural village: art exhibitions, crafts, workshops and live musical performances throughout both days? Admission is completely free! Drop in and enjoy! For more information on the festival check out their website.


FIESTAVAL CALGARY

Fiestaval Calgary 2015
Fiestaval Calgary 2015

WHERE: Olympic Plaza (228 8 Ave SE)

WHEN: July 17th – 19th, 11am – 11pm

Fiestaval highlights the Latin American Culture through a family orientated festival.  Support the strong Latin community in Calgary and experience the multiculturalism this city offers, for free. Good food to eat and live music to vibe and jam out to! Check out the website for a full list of performers.


 

CYCLEPALOOZA

Cyclepalooza Calgary 2015
Cyclepalooza Calgary 2015

 

Cyclepalooza draws to a close this weekend, so make sure you don’t miss out on all the bike accessible spots in Calgary with a team of people who love the city and cycling just as much!

Friday, July 17th:
7:30am: #CoffeeOutside – bring your preferred cup’o caffeine and watch the sunrise over the city! Meet at Tom Campbell’s Hill Natural Park (at the circular gazebo).

  • 7:30pm: Funkadelic Radio Ride (2nd Annual) – Dress up and far out and bring a real radio to groove and move and shoo-bop, (there’ll be dance breaks throughout the leisure route)! Meet at Eau Claire Plaza (by the YMCA).

Saturday, July 18th:
2:00pm: Mission in Mission (Bicycle Scavenger Hunt) –
-teams of 2-4
-no registration necessary – just show up!
-event is FREE and open to everyone!
-prizes and giveaways (more free things!!!)
-in and around the Mission/Cliff Bungalow Area, Park Dale Farmers Market
Meet at the park at Cliff Bungalow – Mission Community Association.

  • 9:00pm: Secret Garden – A bicycle ride to a top secret party and a very special location in Calgary. A bike is necessary to access the venue. Enjoy good vibes, a sunset and old school EDM! Bring what’s needed for you to be outdoors and comfortable – blankets, sweaters, raving necessities. Stay tuned and check the site for when the meet up location will be announced.

Sunday, July 19th:
1:00pm: Euro-Style Picnic – Come together with Calgarians for a lovely afternoon bike ride. Pack a picnic, some friends, Sunday’s best and you are set! Meet up at the Simmons Building in the East Village where everyone will bike to the park together and have live music accompanying gourmet picnics and socialization.


MARKET COLLECTIVE

Market Collective - July
Market Collective – July

 

WHERE: Chinese Culture Centre (197 1st Street SW)

WHEN: Friday, July 17th, 4pm-9pm / July 18th & 19th, 10am – 6pm

Market Collective is an independent market located in Calgary! Community building through the arts has grown vastly since it’s founding in 2008. The market exists to promote local arts and now showcases hundreds of local artists, artisans, designers and musicians. Admission is $5 and kids get in for free! Come out and support local arts and culture in this lovely city, and help build the community with other Calgarians. If you can’t make it this weekend, check the site for future events!


 

Hope you fancied something on this event listing, cheers to the weekend! 🙂

Serena Gadamsetti
Serena Gadamsetti
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