Calgary Events: July 2-8

Calgary Stampede, markets galore, Mexifest, and more

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Krista Sylvester
July 02, 2024

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Happy Tuesday, friends. You may have heard about this thing called the Stampede taking over the city but that’s not all that is happening this week in Calgary. We’d love to know what you think of this newsletter with a review down below. If you know of an upcoming event, send it 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 next week

🧘 Rise: Run, Yoga, Meditate: Rise Run/Walk, Yoga, Meditate is a day bringing people together outside in nature for a run (or walk), an outdoor yoga experience, and a guided meditation with DJs on the main stage. July 13 at Carburn Park.

On our radar

🎸 Calgary Folk Music Festival: The Calgary Folk Music 45th anniversary kicks off, featuring headlining performances by The Roots, KT Tunstall, Cowboy Junkies, Ben Howland, and many more. July 25–28 on Prince's Island Park.

🍽️ Taste of Calgary: One of our favourite events is back again to give Calgarians a chance to sample different food and drinks with sample tickets while also listening to live music and perusing market vendors. Aug 1 to 5 at LOT 6 - 311 8 Street SW.

🎆 GlobalFest Fireworks and Culture Festival: It’s never too early to mark it on your calendars and plan ahead for this popular annual fireworks festival. Aug 15-24 at Elliston Park.

Just announced

🎸 Jimmy Rankin: Award-winning East Coast singer-songwriter Jimmy Rankin will perform live with his beloved Martin D-35 acoustic guitar that’s currently on loan. Sept 6 at Studio Bell’s National Music Centre.

🐎 Plan your Stampede

Here are the food options. Here is the music lineup. Here are some ways to save money. And, here is the parade information. Yahoo—have fun!

Happening this week and weekend

Wednesday to Friday | 11am-2pm | The Core shopping centre

The Core Shopping Mall is excited to host a free pop-up market featuring western vintage finds at a great price with live music to get in the Stampede spirit.

Saturday | 3-9pm | Heritage Park

Shop local vendors in the Plaza, grab a bite to eat and be entertained at Heritage Park’s market nights, which are a pet-friendly event, so make sure you bring your fur baby along, too.

Sunday | 10am-3pm | River Walk Plaza East Village

The Mom Market strives to support small businesses of all kinds so peruse the local vendors while enjoying a walk by the river.

2024 YONEX Canada Open | Tuesday-Sunday | Various times

Support some of the greatest athletes in badminton at the 2024 YONEX Canada Open competition taking place at the WinSport Event Centre where fans can experience the vibrant energy, camaraderie, and friendly competition of this sport firsthand. Enjoy free admission on Tuesday for Community Day. [Starts at $12]

HMCS Calgary Barn Burner | Wednesday | 5:30-8:30pm

This family friendly Stampede event is raising funds for the Calgary Firefighters Burn Treatment Society and the Veterans Association Food Bank by providing live performances, loads of entertainment and dinner made by the Blue Flame Kitchen Cafe. [$58]

Patagonia Calgary is excited to present their second pop-up shop event where families have an opportunity to explore Patagonia Kids gear at an exclusive discount while entering giveaways and learning about hiking in a live Q+A [Free RSVP]  

Mexifest | Thursday-Sunday | Various times

Experience the vibrancy of Mexican art, culture and cuisine at this three-day event where captivating performances and live entertainment are sure to entertain guests in a festive atmosphere. Free admission on Thursday.  [Weekend pass $12] 

Beginner DJ Workshop | Friday | 6-8pm

Music lovers and creatives alike are invited to participate in a beginner DJ workshop at White Box Studio where Fireside community and Herschel Supply will be guiding attendees through the basic mixing techniques and sharing tips and tricks. [PWYC]  

Tipi Pole Harvest & Processing Workshop | Saturday-Sunday | Various times

Participate in this two-day community event at the Confluence Historic Site & Parkland where attendees will learn about the thoughtful process of preparing tipi poles, assist with raising the tipi poles, and share stories beside a fire. [Free with registration]

City Cleanup with Zeno | Saturday | 9:30am-Noon

Zeno Calgary invites Calgarians to participate in a community clean up of the East Village and Crossroads areas where attendees can support the city’s sustainability goals and enjoy complimentary ice cream and snacks. [Free]  

This fashion show and arts market taking place at the Confluence Historic Site features 25 artists, 18 designers and two runways to celebrate haute couture from emerging Indigenous designers with a focus on fusing both traditional and contemporary artistry. [$28]  

Bastid's BBQ Tour Party | Saturday | 4pm-Midnight

The travelling BBQ party tour comes to Calgary for one night only at the Whiskey Rose where Monkey Shoulder Whisky and DJ Skratch Bastid join forces to perform a truly unique show. [$36]  

The popular Czech-style popup is back with a Stampede theme at The Prairie Emporium where signature meals like goulash poutine and slow-roasted porchetta are sure to please at this come and go event. [$13]  

Dollyfest | Sunday | 9am-5pm

Enjoy an epic lineup of musical acts performing their favourite Dolly Parton tunes, a Dolly drag brunch, a vintage western wear popup, The Littlest Honky Tonk Country Music Museum, a custom hat bar, Dolly Tattoo Flash, a free Stampede breakfast, and more. [$17-32] 

Enjoy an afternoon of fun in the sun with snacks and drinks at the Mahogany Canadian Brewhouse while planting and decorating a gorgeous succulent to take home. [$65] 

Evening of Ukrainian Music | Sunday | 6:30-9:30pm

The Best of Kin Cafe is excited to host an evening of Ukrainian Music with a goal of raising money for the Armed Forces of Ukraine and entertaining guests with the musical magic of Ukrainian artists combined with delectable food and beverages. [$50] 

Ongoing

Inglewood Night Market | Aug 9, Sept 6 and 13

The Inglewood Night Market is a modern market with locally sourced and handmade vendors selling diverse goods; from handmade crafts to vintage clothing, antiques and collectibles, artisan eats and more.

Friends: A parody with Ace Ventura | Until Aug 10 | Jubilations Dinner Theatre

Featuring the greatest hits of the Friends era performed by some of Canada’s best singers, this latest show meshes Friends with Ace Ventura in a parody dinner theatre production.

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.

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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