Market Collective Spring Market 2019 Market Collective is bringing more than a decade’s worth of experience of showcasing a number of local Calgarian artists. This spring, visitors to the family-friendly event can anticipate live music, interactive workshops, galleries, food and beverage, over 150 local artisans, the MC skate park, and special surprises. Admission is $6 for the weekend with free entry for kids under 12. Furry friends are welcome at this pet-friendly event. Parking is available at multiple designated lots within the surrounding area. Hours: Friday, May 24, 2019 – 4 pm – 9 pm Saturday, May 25, 2019 – 10 am -6 pm Sunday, May 26, 2019 – 10 am – 6 pm Website: marketcollective.ca While we strive for accuracy of this event’s information, we recommend you follow up with the event’s website to confirm information, dates, location and times in case there are changes.

Vintage Redefined Market 2019 We have an exciting venue filled with treasures sure to delight and excite men and women alike! True vintage, Collectibles, Re-purposed, Reclaimed, Oil & Gas, Jewelry, Antiques & More! We have an exciting line up of incredible vendors! From Calgary to various parts of Western Canada we bring you the best vendors the vintage & antique market has to offer! Hours:  Friday, May 24, 2019 – 5 pm – 9 pm Saturday, May 25, 2019-10 am – 5 pm Admission:  $7.50 – $10.00 Website: vintageredefinedmarket.com While we strive for accuracy of this event’s information, we recommend you follow up with the event’s website to confirm information, dates, location and times in case there are changes.

Festival of Quilts at Heritage Park 2019 It’s the 24th anniversary of the Festival of Quilts, and we have a lot in store for Western Canada’s largest outdoor quilt show! Hundreds of stunning handmade quilts of all shapes, sizes and techniques will decorate the Park’s exhibits inside and out. Whether you’re an avid quilter or simply enjoy viewing the beautiful work, there is quilting fun to be had all over the Park: • Wander over to the Merchants’ Mall where a variety of businesses from across western Canada will be offering the ‘latest and greatest’ from the quilting community. • Quilt Community Showcase – Visit with guild members to discover what quilters in Calgary are working on. • How-to demonstrations to inspire your creativity • Iron Quilt Challenges – Machines and fingers will fly as you come and watch two teams of four square off in the Iron Quilt Challenge! On Saturday, May 25 and Sunday, May 26 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., two teams each day will have two hours to complete a small quilt challenge and be awarded prizes. To submit a quilt Registration is now closed. To be among the first to hear when registration opens for the 2020 event, please sign up for our newsletter.  […]

What a Woman Wants Calgary 2019 Do you know what you want? Sometimes answering that question is the hardest of all. What a Woman Wants offers wisdom from a number of credible speakers on a variety of topics that we as women, face each day. Maybe you want some advice on Acceptance, Balance, Creativity, Design, Energy Healing, Finances, Gratitude, Health, Impact, Juicing, Karma, Love, Meditation, Nourishment, Organization, Passion, Quintessence, Restoration, Spirituality, Transformation, Universal Laws of Attraction (wait maybe we are back at “A” again). Whatever you want…we have it. Shop the curated market. Our handpicked vendors featuring local makers, artisans, businesses and practitioners offer items and services specifically with you in mind. We choose vendors who make beautiful items, offer self-care services, or provide products to help you become healthier, happier and wiser. Hours: 10 am – 5 pm Admission: $5.00 Website: whatawomanwantsyyc.wixsite.com While we strive for accuracy for this event’s information, we recommend you follow up with the event’s website to confirm information, dates, location and times in case there are changes.

Dogfest Spring Fling 2019 This is an opportunity for you and your dogs to come to an indoor, heated, secured venue to socialize with other dogs, and other people. Full event details on website. Hours: 10 am – 4 pm Admission by Donation Website: dogfest.ca While we strive for accuracy of this event’s information, we recommend you follow up with the event’s website to confirm information, dates, location and times in case there are changes.

Edgar Farms Asparagus Festival 2019 Visit a real working Asparagus Farm for a fun filled family friendly day packed with memorable experiences. Savor the flavor of how incredibly sweet & tender locally grown fresh asparagus tastes at the field & prepared by local chef. Experience first hand our asparagus story on our fully narrated wagon ride to the fields & witness first hand harvesting in action. Greetings by giant Aspara-Gussy. Shop at Edgar Farms Country Store for freshly picked asparagus and other produce, handmade preserves, both sweet & savory pies, ferments, our all natural beef & more (be sure to bring a cooler) Don’t miss our Artisan market Village for shopping galore. The children will have a ball visiting our farm animals, playing in our pea pit, building our aspara-gussy giant puzzle, milk a cow, rock painting, plant some pea shoots, spin the wheel & try their luck at the Asparagus Harvest Game & many other fun activities & lots more! Edgar Farms is located 10 km. SW of Innisfail on a paved road. Dates: Sundays only on May 26, June 2, and June 9, 2019 Hours: 10 am – 4 pm Admission: $5.00 (kids under 5 FREE) Website: edgarfarms.com […]

Funnyfest Calgary Comedy Festival 2019 FUNNYFEST extends our joy of Laughter to ALL people in the WORLD who love to laugh! The FUNNYFEST Calgary Comedy Festival (which has always been produced at the beginning of Spring and the festival season) and ALL workshops & seminars were created by headline stand up comedian: Stu Hughes. FUNNYFEST was the first comedy festival of its kind in Western Canada and FUNNYFEST focuses on creating as much laughter at possible for the best value! FUNNYFEST is an unique combination of entertainment, learning, socializing and FUN. FUNNYFEST promotes mental and physical health through the GIFT OF LAUGHTER! With over 11000 punchlines, 11 days & nights of LAUGHTER, average of 6 comedy performers per show, and no sacred cows, FUNNYFEST is a distinctive Western comedy festival.  Although, FUNNYFEST showcases a wide range of stand up comedians from around the world, we place the most importance on promoting the outstanding comedic talents of Canadians. SCHEDULE Ticket prices range from FREE to $20 average to $99. (purchase on website) Website: funnyfest.com While we strive for accuracy of this event’s information, we recommend you follow up with the event’s website to confirm information, dates, location and times in case there are changes.

Clothesline Festival & Art Sale 2019 The Clothesline Festival & Art Sale 2019 presents over 1500 pieces of Alberta-made art and fine crafts. Come enjoy the 80-acre historic Leighton property with many family-fun activities including live music, artist demonstrations, childrens’ art activities, face painting (by donation) and local food vendors. And if you can tear your eyes away from the art, we have a stunning 300-mile Rocky Mountain view as our backdrop! Hours: 10 am – 4 pm daily Admission: FREE Website: leightoncentre.org While we strive for accuracy of this event’s information, we recommend you follow up with the event’s website to confirm information, dates, location and times in case there are changes.

The 4th Street Lilac Festival 2019 This free one day event is the start up to Calgary’s vibrant festival season, and encourages citizens to shake off their winter blues and reintroduce themselves to the thriving creative community in our city. Each spring, thousands of attendees come out to enjoy the unique and pedestrian friendly 4th Street venue, offering an array of musical talent, artisan vendors, quality entertainment and some perfect people watching. At the Lilac Festival, there is an activity made for all ages. This could mean a jump in the bouncer for the kids, discovering a great new band, choosing a perfect summer patio or searching for a trendy fashion; there is no shortage of things happening. The 4th Street Festival Society works diligently to provide an ideal environment for new and emerging local musicians to showcase their talents. There are six stages hosting over 30 performances throughout the day, offering artists exposure to an often brand new audience. 4th Street is host to over 500 vendors that vary from artisan crafts, to imported wares, to community organizations and more! Hours: 10 am – 6 pm Admission: FREE Website: lilacfestival.net While we strive for accuracy of this event’s information, […]

Run Bowness 2019 The Bowness Community Association would like to invite Calgarians to participate in our annual road race called Run Bowness, which takes runners through the beautiful Bowness Park and includes family-friendly activities at the start/finish line, plus a free t shirt included with registration. Cash prizes up to $300 are given to the top finishers, but this race is for both the casual and competitive runner. Details Age for Youth – 16 and under. Free Shirt with entry! Adult Unisex sizes S – XL / Youth sizes S – XL If you register after May 15 you will not be guaranteed a t-shirt. We will do our best, but preference will be given to those who register on or before May 15. Race Kit Pickup Friday, May 31st, 2019 From 4:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. Saturday, June 1st, 2019 From 9:00 A.M. – Noon Sunday, June 2nd, 2019 (Race Day) From 7:30 A.M. – 8:30 A.M. Race Times 10k : Sunday June 2, 2019 @ 9:00 A.M. Bowness 5k : Sunday June 2, 2019 @ 9:05 A.M. Kids Mile : Sunday June 2, 2019 @ 10:15 A.M. Registration on website: mybowness.com While we strive for accuracy of this […]

Science in the Cinema: Indian Horse On June 5, the O’Brien Institute for Public Health, along with the Institute’s Group for Research with Indigenous People (GRIP), will present Indian Horse. Following the film, a panel discussion will explore the topics of colonization, residential schools, and their intergenerational effects on health. About the film: In the late 1950’s Ontario, eight-year-old Saul Indian Horse is torn from his Ojibway family and committed to one of the notorious Catholic Residential Schools. In this oppressive environment, Saul is denied the freedom to speak his language or embrace his Indigenous heritage while he witnesses horrendous abuse at the hands of the very people entrusted with his care. Despite this, Saul finds salvation in the unlikeliest of places and favourite winter pastime — hockey. An adaptation of Ojibway writer Richard Wagamese’s award-winning novel, Indian Horse sheds light on the dark history of Canada’s boarding schools or Indigenous Residential Schools and the indomitable spirit of aboriginal people. Panelists: – Lynden Crowshoe, MD, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Family Medicine, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary; – Terri-Lynn Fox, PhD Candidate, Director, Kainai Wellness Centre, Blood Tribe Department of Health; – Bruce McKay, Instructor, Aboriginal Upgrading School of […]

Who’s in the Hall Wednesdays at Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame Come enjoy a free night at the Museum. For the first time, we will be opening our doors on the first Wednesday of every month featuring free admission, cash bar, fun interactives, and a speakers series. Talk, learn and play! 5:00pm – Doors Open – 7:00pm – Movie – 8:15 pm – Panel Discussion Special feature of the evening will be a live painting done by Canadian artist, Gordon Milne. The Canadian Sport Heroes Collection, painted by this renowned artist is a series of large-scale portraits of 16 Canadian Olympians and is displayed in numerous galleries throughout Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame. Screening of the new documentary, IN SEARCH OF GREATNESS, hosted in partnership with Canadian Sport Institute Calgary, looks into how the circumstances of the world’s greatest athletes contributed to their individual success in the sport world. Following the documentary is a panel discussion led by Kristina Groves, a three time Olympic Speed Skater, in discussion with Hayley Wickenheiser and Hall of Famers, Kyle Shewfelt and Catriona Le May Doan. Admission: FREE Website: sportshall.ca While we strive for accuracy of this event’s information, we recommend you follow up with […]

Free First Thursday Night at the Glenbow Museum Free Admission from 5 pm – 9 pm on the first Thursday of every month. Presented by Servus Credit Union. Current Exhibitons: Ladylikeness: Historical Portraits of Women by Women – March 8, 2019 – January 5, 2020 Antoni Tàpies: Prints, 1948-1976 – February 3 – July 14, 2019 On Location: Artists Explore a Sense of Place – Opening February 3, 2019  Artist In Residence: Albertine Crow Shoe – February 3, 2019 – January 5, 2020 Kent Monkman: The Rise and Fall of Civilization – Opening February 3, 2019 Recent Acquisitions 2019 – Opened March 29, 2019 Art of Resilience – March 30, 2019 – March 1, 2020 Website: glenbow.org While we strive for accuracy of this event’s information, we recommend you follow up with the event’s website to confirm information, dates, location and times in case there are changes.

Fort Calgary Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre: Murder to a Tee Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre at Fort Calgary is an interactive evening featuring fabulous food and entertainment that will have you laughing all night long. You’ll interact with the actors and take your best guess at ‘who done it’, all while enjoying a locally sourced dinner buffet. ABOUT THE SHOW – MURDER TO A TEE Golf is a game of inches – and so is murder. At the Wolf Swallow Golf Club, someone who has a lot of irons in the fire is about to get teed off. Who is going to get a hole-in-one, and who will end up in the suspect final foursome? No matter how you look at it, it’s a bad lie. © © Pegasus Performance by Leslie Carmichael Shows are created and performed by Pegasus Performances. EVENING DETAILS 6:00 pm – Doors Open. Grab a drink and enjoy some time in our amazing space. 6:30 pm – Find your seat as actors will begin to move through the tables to deliver clues and interact with guests. 7:00 pm – Dinner and the show begin. 9:00 pm – Solve the mystery and watch the conclusion over dessert. Tickets: $85.00 per person Website: fortcalgary.com While […]

Father’s Day Brunch at Heritage Park 2019 Brunch on the Mezzanine, Gasoline Alley Museum Finally, a Father’s Day activity that will really get your dad fueled up!  Enjoy a delicious brunch on the mezzanine of the spectacular Gasoline Alley Museum. Gear up and step back in time for a Father’s Day that you and your dad will not forget. Seatings at 10:00am, 11:00am, 12:00pm, 1:00pm and 2:00pm Tickets Adults: $34.95 Children (3-11): $24.95 Children 2 and under: Free. Prices do not include GST. Please call (403) 268-8500 to book. Phone lines open 7 days a week, 8:30am to 4:30pm Website: heritagepark.ca While we strive for accuracy of this event’s information, we recommend you follow up with the event’s website to confirm information, dates, location and times in case there are changes.

Tires and Tunes: Father’s Day at The Calgary Farmers’ Market 2019 Dads (and their families!) will enjoy: Sporty & Classic Car Show* Complimentary Massages for Dads courtesy of MRU Massage Special Giveaways Balloons for the Kiddos Roaming Superheroes 10 am – 12 pm: Spiderman 12 pm -2 pm: Batman Live Music 10 am – 12:30 pm: Rohan Nicholas Steel Drum Music 1 pm – 2 pm: Steel & Timber *Want to Register Your Vintage, Classic or Sporty Car?  Email Us to Enter Your Tires! Website: calgaryfarmersmarket.ca While we strive for accuracy of this event’s information, we recommend you follow up with the event’s website to confirm information, dates, location and times in case there are changes.

Father’s Day Brunch at the Calgary Zoo 2019 Make Father’s Day extra special with the most unique brunch experience in Calgary. Enjoy both gourmet and comfort breakfast foods, including a free-flowing chocolate fountain with fresh fruit, eggs Benedict with Canadian bacon, a Belgian waffle bar, cooked to order omelets, and much much more. Get your brunch ticket today! Sittings: 9 am and 11:30 am Tickets: see website Website: calgaryzoo.com While we strive for accuracy of this event’s  information, we recommend you follow up with the event’s website to confirm information, dates, location and times in case there are changes.

Sled Island 2019 Since 2007, Sled Island’s thoughtful, eclectic programming and independent spirit have produced a one-of-a-kind festival experience. Each June, the five-day music and arts festival brings together a community of more than 250 bands, comedy, film and art as well as over 30,000 attendees in more than 30 venues, earning rave reviews from attendees, artists and media across the globe. Venue Schedule and Ticket Pricing see website Website: sledisland.com While we strive for accuracy of this event’s information, we recommend you follow up with the event’s website to confirm information, dates, location and times in case there are changes.

Shakespeare by the Bow 2019 Shakespeare in Prince’s Island Park has a long and treasured history in our city. Theatre Calgary’s Shakespeare by the Bow gives all Calgarians an opportunity to enjoy theatre in this gorgeous natural setting throughout the summer. As Calgary’s largest and longest-running theatre company, we have a responsibility to nurture the up-and-coming artists who will grace our stages in future years. That’s why Theatre Calgary established this innovative program for recent graduates from post-secondary theatre training programs. All of the actors are Alberta residents embarking on the first stage of their professional careers. As we have for the past five years, Theatre Calgary uses professional expertise to mentor, celebrate and encourage the next generation of theatre artists. Participants in Shakespeare by the Bow gain practical knowledge and production experience by working with one of Canada’s leading directors and a professional production team to present a Shakespeare play. The program also features a team of mentors and coaches providing instruction in classical text, voice, speech, and other theatre skills and techniques. Many of our Shakespeare by the Bow alumni have also moved on to perform in our main stage productions including in Bad Jews, The Crucible, King Lear, and Liberation Days. This year’s […]