| « Friday, August 13, 2010 | today | Sunday, August 15, 2010 » | | Saturday, August 14, 2010 |  Historic DowntownTime: 02:30 pm - 04:00 pm / Location: base of the Calgary Tower Find out who the famous outlaws and cowboys were who wandered the streets of Calgary. We\'ll discuss the origins of Calgary and how it\'s changed over the years.
We\'ll explore the downtown area and stops could include: old city hall, the famous five statues, Stephen Ave and many more.
Website: www.calgarywalkingtours.com |
|  Summer Concert SeriesTime: 07:00 pm - 10:30 pm / Location: Olympic Plaza CJSW 90.9 FM kicks off their four-part, FREE Summer Concert Series; CJSW's public showcase of completely rad local bands, all for free for all to see.
The line up:
June 5: Mannequin Depressive, The Polyshores, Whatever Happened to Baby Jane?, and the Lions.
June 19: Strugglah, Phonotactic, Vi An, and Lynn Olagundoye.
August 14: the Magnetic North with SAVK, Nushi, The Von Zippers and the Pine Tarts.
August 28: The Knowledge of Us, Extra Happy Ghost!, Foon Yap and the Roar, and Heat-Ray. Website: www.cjsw.com |
| Downtown Ghost WalkTime: 07:30 pm - 09:30 pm / Location: Base of the Calgary Tower ome and join as we explore the Ghostly Haunts of Downtown Calgary. . You'll hear about strange goings on at Firehouse 3 and the ghosts of the Chamber of Commerce Building, local restaurants and more.
So put on comfortable shoes, appropriate clothing and your open mind. Feel free to bring your camera as we explore the "other side" of Calgary. Website: www.calgaryghosttours.com |
|  Chinatown Street Festival & Grand Celebration Event Time: 10:00 am - 10:00 pm / Location: 2nd & 3rd Avenue SE, at 1 St SE / Centre Street Come out for the Chinatown 100 celebrations at the Chinatown Street Festival & Grand Celebration Event this Saturday, August 14!
Visit The City of Calgary’s Chinatown 100 Event Calendar at www.calgary.ca/chinatown100 for more information.
Website: www.calgary.ca/portal/server.pt/gateway/PTARGS_0_0_395_203_0_47/http%3B/content.calgary.ca/CCA/City+Hall/Business+Units/Recreation/Special+Events+and+Best+Deals/Event+Listing/Chinatown+100+Community+Calendar.htm |
|  Taste of CalgaryTime: 11:00 am - 09:00 pm / Location: Eau Claire Festival Plaza International food and drink from the city's restaurants and beverage companies. Daily live entertainment.
Sampling tickets 75 cents each; Admission is free. Website: www.tasteofcalgary.ccom |
| Food and Beverage FestivalTime: 11:00 am - 09:00 pm / Location: Eau Claire Festival Plaza Calgary's festival of fabulous food and distinguishing drinks is back! Taste of Calgary returns to the Festival Plaza @ Eau Claire August 12 - 15, 2010 with sensational samples from Calgary’s most interesting restaurants and beverage companies.
Buy sampling tickets at the event for $.75 each. All menu items are sample-sized, at sample-sized pricing. Admission to the festival is free with live entertainment throughout the event at the Main Stage (2009) Website: www.tasteofcalgary.com |
| Calgary Chinatown Street FestivalTime: All Day Event / Location: 2nd & 3rd Ave SE at Macleod Trail Be part of this one-day showcase of the Chinatown Community featuring culture, arts, unique shopping and dining experiences. Sample authentic Chinese foods, play a game of Mah-Jong, a challenging game of Chinese Chess, or check your fortune. Bring the kids to the community Kids' Play Zone to enjoy great family fun or wander into a photo exhibit display of Chinese Culture.
Conclude with a live entertainment, draw prizes or take home some souvenirs with bargain prices from the local merchants. Website: www.chinatowncalgary.com |
| Afrikadey!Time: All Day Event / Location: Prince's Island Park A salute to all that's best and bright in the world, this year's Afrikadey! festival will bring the future of our community into the spotlight by focusing on the creative development of young people in our midst.
Presenting an unparalleled showcase of up-and-coming Africentric talent, Afrikadey! 2010 will introduce Calgary audiences to a captivating array of African-inspired sights, sounds and flavours. The idyllic parkland of Prince's Island will once again serve as the inner-city oasis for this summer's Afrikadey! festivities, which will include artwork, dance performances, multi-ethnic food kiosks, an international marketplace, information booths, and of course a full schedule of top-notch musical entertainment. Website: www.afrikadey.com |
|  Shakespeare in the ParkTime: All Day Event / Location: Prince's Island Park The Bard returns to Prince's Island Park for its 23rd season. This year's "Shakespeare" features eternal classics Othello and Much Ado About Nothing. go to the website for times and show details Website: www.myshakespeare.ca | | | | « Friday, August 13, 2010 | today | Sunday, August 15, 2010 » |
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