Where Calgary Magazine July/August 2018 | Page 28

Entertainment BY R AC HA E L F RE Y FEELIN’ LUCKY, PARDNER? JULY 28 If you’re in a cowboy (or perhaps outlaw) frame of mind, mosey on down to Heritage Park Historical Village for the first ever Old West Fun Money Poker Tournament. Fuel up at a western-style buffet dinner featuring mesquite pulled beef brisket, campfire baked beans and lots more before trying your hand at a just-for-fun Texas Hold ‘Em poker tournament. First, second and third places at the final table showdown will win Heritage Park gift cards (page 29). ACROSS THE MILKY WAY July 17 - 22 Fresh from an acclaimed Broadway run, the beloved masterpiece Les Misérables is hitting Calgary. The epic tale of Jean Valjean, in one of the longest running musicals of all time, explores themes of courage, redemption, revolution and the survival of the human spirit with a classic score that includes songs such as “I Dreamed a Dream,” “Stars,” “Empty Chairs at Empty Tables” and many more (page 38). 28 where.ca JULY/AUGUST 2018 AUGUST 9 - 11 If you’ve ever wanted to gaze at the stars through a high-powered astronomical telescope, this is your chance. The Rothney Astrophysical Observatory (RAO) is opening their doors for Milky Way Nights to give the public a unique opportunity to see deep sky objects such as planetary nebula and globular clusters. Astronomers will be on hand to assist and answer questions. The late night observing takes place between 10 pm and 2 am, and admission is a donation to the RAO (page 38). DYER; DO YOU HEAR THE PEOPLE SING?