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Are your calenders empty for the weekend? Fill em up with some of the events listed below!
1. Lust For Youth
What: Copenhagen’s LUST FOR YOUTH will be joining YYC for a very exciting evening featuring some of the best electronic and post-punk acts in Western Canada. Assembled for your enjoyment for one night in August, ‘the year of our lord’ 2015 is a small gathering of artists who use electronic instrumentation to create music that is at times placid and beautiful.
Where: National Music Centre (134 11 Ave. SE, Calgary)
When: FRIDAY, August 7, 2015
Doors @ 8:3oPM | Show @ 9:00PM
Cost: $15.00
Further details can be found here!
2. Afrikadey!
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What: This event is a 4 day long celebration of the music, food, dance, theatre, film, literature and visual arts of Africa and its descendant cultures. Various acts are set to take the stage Saturday, including Kenya born Shad, or Shadrach Kabango. Afrikadey! strives to bring world-class talent to Calgary so that music lovers of all ages can enjoy a day of festivities. This is the festival’s 20th anniversary, which is a testament to it’s popularity. Festivals are a great, not to mention easy, way to experience new cultures.
Where: Prince’s Island Park (698 Eau Claire Ave SW, Calgary)
When: FRIDAY & SATURDAY | Time: 11:00AM- 11:00PM
Cost: August 7- FREE!!
August 8- $30.00
3. Calgary Fringe Festival
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What: These celebrations are non-juried theatre festivals. It provides a place where artists are free to create without restrictions.
Where: Multiples venues all over Calgary
When: FRIDAY 5:00PM- 11:30 PM | SATURDAY 11:00AM-11:00PM
Cost: For furthur information on packages and individual deals, click here.
4. Family Favourites
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What: Have fun with the whole family and join Cineplex on a Saturday morning to watch family friendly film each week. On Saturday they will be showing Air Buddies. A portion of the proceeds goes towards supporting the charity, Free The Children.
Where: Cineplex – Participating theatres can be found here
When: SATURDAY, August 8, 2015 | Time: 11:00AM
Cost: $2.99
For further information, click here.
5. Western Rodeo
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What: Experience some western culture within our own rodeo grounds at the Park, this rodeo will have it all. From bull riding, barrel racing, bronc riding, mutton busting and, even mini chuck-wagons. The Friends of Heritage Park Committee are proud to be working to bring this together. Don’t miss an opportunity to experience a professional western rodeo.
Where: Heritage Park (1900 Heritage Drive SW, Calgary
When: SATURDAY, August 8, 2015 | Time: 1:00PM – 2:00PM
Cost: Regular Park Admission
6. The BIG MEOW Garage Sale
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What: This unique and festive garage sale will be featuring over 7,000 sq ft of unique finds and awesome deals you won’t find elsewhere. There will even be a room of collectibles and antiques! So come on out to the best garage sale of the summer to help raise funds to complete renovations for the Meow Foundation’s new adoption centre.
Where: 35 Skyline Cres. NE, Calgary
When: SATURDAY & SUNDAY | Time: 9:00AM – 5:00PM
7. Inner-City Underground Market
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What: This antique store will have a juice stand right outside to help you cope with the beautiful, sunny weather! While you’re at it, take a step downstairs into the store’s underground shop to discover one of Calgary’s hidden treasures.
Where: Bali & Beyond (720 17th Ave SW, Calgary
When: SATURDAY & SUNDAY | Time: 11:00AM – 7:00 PM
Cost: FREE!!! 🙂
RUNS & WALKS
1. Night Race
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What: Join this race to experience the Pure Protein Night Race™ – a night run that you will never forget. The race will take runners through the North Glenmore Park to create a moving celebration of light. Every participant will receive an Energizer® LED Headlight and a Brooks t-shirt.
Where: North Glenmore Park
When: SATURDAY, August 8, 2015 | Time: 9:35PM
Cost: To view further group and/or package deals, click here.
2. Race 4 – Fish Creek Park
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What: This nature filled marathon includes deals for individuals of all ages. Not only is this a great exercise but the benefit of the marathon being held in Fish Creek Park is that all the participants get a fresh breeze while sight-seeing!
Where: Fish Creek Park (Glennfield -Area A, Southeast Calgary)
When: SATURDAY, August 8, 2015 | Time: Race starts at 8:30AM
Cost: For more info, see here.
Happy weekend and enjoy! 🙂