Calgary Events: Aug. 6-12

Mardi Gras, boat race, night market, and adult science night

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Krista Sylvester
August 06, 2024

Happy Tuesday, friends. It’s busy—like, so, so busy this month with no shortage of things to do and our schedules are filling up fast so let’s add to yours, too! We’d love to know what you think of this newsletter with a review down below. Send your events to [email protected].

Editor’s note: We do our best to provide the most updated information but we encourage you to check ahead of time in case there have been changes to the event details.

A quick peek at the next couple of weeks

🎆 GlobalFest Fireworks and Culture Festival: The popular cultural event on your calendars for global fireworks, food, and culture. Aug 15-24 at Elliston Park.

😆 The Great Outdoors Comedy Festival: Back for the third year, this popular comedy festival is taking over the island again with headliners Russell Peters, Tom Segura, and Iliza Shlesinger headlining each night. Aug 23-25 at Prince's Island Park.

🍖 Brewery & the Beast: An all-inclusive feast of meat-focused dishes created by more than 50 of the city’s best restaurants with a top-notch roster of refreshing beverages to quench your thirst. Aug 25 at the Confluence Historic Site.

On our radar

🎭️ Come From Away: This popular Broadway Across Canada show about the true story of the small town that welcomed the world is making its much-anticipated return to Calgary. Sept 17-22 at the Jubilee.

🧪 Beakerhead at Spark: This popular art and science installation event combines science, art, food, and fire this year so stay tuned and make sure you don’t miss out. Sept. 20-24 at the Telus Spark Science Centre.

Last minute tickets

🎸 Country Thunder Festival: Did you snap up your tickets for this three-day country festival yet? If not, there’s still time to catch headliners Hardy, Dallas Smith, and Luke Combs over the weekend. Aug 16-18 at Confluence Park (formerly Fort Calgary).

Happening this week and weekend

Friday | Inglewood | 5-10pm

The popular Inglewood Night Market is back for another week with all of the things you love the most; handmade crafts, vintage clothing, antiques and collectibles, artisan eats, entertainment, and more. Free to attend!

Friday to Sunday | North Glenmore Park | Check times

More than 1,800 competitors and 4,000 spectators are descending upon the park for this annual event on the water. This is another free to attend event that offers fun for the whole family this weekend.

Sunday | 33 Ave SW | 10am-5pm

The community of Marda Loop will transform into the iconic one day street festival featuring a pet pageant and photo booth in a family-friendly environment with the goal of supporting and shopping local goods from a variety of artisans and businesses. Did we mention it’s also free to attend?

Friends: A parody with Ace Ventura | Wednesday-Saturday | Jubilations Dinner Theatre

There are just a few days left to catch this Friends meets Ace Ventura musical dinner theatre parody before the new production starts so get your last minute tickets!

With the goal of raising $50,000 for the Calgary Food Bank, Southcentre Mall is excited to unveil a creative art piece along with a 60-foot roller rink inside of their Centre Court where guests can skate in exchange for a donation until September 7. [Free]

Hot Summer Soap Making Workshop | Wednesday | 6:30pm

Guided by the expertise of Bowness Soap Works owner Melba, participants will learn how to make their own one pound batch of cold process soap while enjoying beverages and shopping at Wild Rabbit Vintage with a $10 gift card towards any item. [$95]

Chilliwack & Streetheart Live | Wednesday | 6:30pm

The Grey Eagle Event Centre hosts an all ages show with the powerful band Chilliwack coming back to the stage to revitalize their classic hits from the ’70s and ’80s as well as the high-energy band Streetheart with top quality performance style. [Starting at $73]

BUMP Urban Art Conference | Thursday-Friday | 12:30pm

Experience an interactive two-day event at Platform Calgary where attendees can expect to attend workshops, panels, and networking opportunities with a focus on public art while connecting with leaders in community development and design. [Free RSVP]

With a selection of wine samples, interactive food stations, and photo opportunities, attendees can enjoy an evening of live music and activities at this adults-only event taking place at the Calgary Zoo. [Starting at $100]

OMATSURI: Calgary Japanese Festival | Friday and Saturday | Check times

Enjoy food, drinks and a market full of Japanese treasures with modern contemporary and traditional cultural entertainment with a mix of music, dancing, drumming, and karate.

Alberta on the Plate | Saturday-Aug 18 | Various times

This 10-day provincewide dining festival means participating restaurants offer multi-course, fixed-price menus highlighting local producers, growers, distillers, and brewers that will satisfy every craving.

Terrarium Planter Workshop | Saturday | 10-11:30am

This hands-on experience hosted by Spruce It Up Garden Centre, includes all the materials and guidance needed to unleash creativity where participants create a beautiful terrarium with unique flair and is great for groups. [$55]

YYCFanFair | Saturday | 10am-4pm

The Thorncliffe Greenview Community Centre is joined by special guest Tiffany Helm at the immersive fandom event of the year, featuring vendors offering everything from collectibles to unique finds with entertainment and activities to keep everyone engaged. [Free admission]

Learn to Make Butter Chicken | Saturday | 10:30am-12pm

Experienced chefs lead this Butter Chicken cooking class where students will learn how to make a flavourful classic Indian dish from scratch using quality ingredients and gaining culinary experience and unforgettable memories. [$76]    

Alzheimer's Society Car Show | Saturday | 1-4pm

The Rocky Ridge Retirement Centre is hosting the Nifty Fifty’s Ford Club Car Show to raise funds for the Alzheimer's Society by hosting a family-friendly afternoon with ice cream trucks, live entertainment and beautiful cars. [By donation]

Calgary Korean Day | Saturday and Sunday | Check times

Enjoy this annual celebration of Korean culture, heritage, and richness of Korean traditions through performances, cultural exhibits, and culinary delights.

Calgary Arab Festival | Saturday and Sunday | Check times

Head to Shaw Millennium Park to enjoy this family-friendly and free two-day festival celebrating culture, food, and entertainment.

Guided by Monika from Harmonik Flow Yoga, this popular outdoor breathwork and yoga opportunity utilizes vinyasa yoga practices and is designed for all skill levels using gentle movements to reconnect with the inner self and nature followed by networking at Angel’s Cafe. [$28]

Traffic Jam 2024 | Sunday | 10am-3pm

Car enthusiasts and music lovers alike are going to love this brand-new one day car show is hitting the streets of East Village in support of National Music Centre's Jam Club.

Tuner Spirit Show | Sunday | 1-6pm

With workshops, panel discussions and a diverse collection of impressive cars, this collaborative event aims to create lasting bonds within the automotive community where car enthusiasts can connect and enjoy eye-catching customs and meticulous paint jobs. [Starting at $20]

Ongoing

Goat Yoga | Every weekend until Aug 25 | Granary Road

Is there anything better than goats and yoga? Head on down and cuddle the cutest baby goats while relaxing with yoga.

Polar Bear Breakfast | Until Aug 25 | Calgary Zoo

Bring your family and friends down for a fun and educational morning at the zoo with this exclusive before-hours viewing opportunity of the Wild Canada zone with a side of polar bear facts.

A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline | Until Sept 1 | Various times | Stage West

Stage West brings one of the all-time legends of country music to the stage in its latest production. Patsy Cline was always spunky and devoted to music and her legacy spans generations alike with her charm, humour, and unmistakable voice.

AI: More Than Human | Until Sept 8 | TELUS Spark

From its extraordinary ancient roots in Japanese Shintoism and early experiments in computing, to AI’s major developmental leaps from the 1940s to the present day, explore how the dream of creating intelligence has become today’s reality.

Fly through a technicolour nebula, kick up dust on the moon, and witness Saturn’s rings up close in this out-of-this-world immersive experience. Explore the galaxy through the James Webb telescope with this unique space exploration encounter.

That’s it!

Thanks for checking in this week. Hope you found something good to add to your calendar. Thanks for letting us be your tour guide! See you next week? Same time, same place.

✌️ TWIC (from the Calgary Citizen team)

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