ENTERTAINMENT
Centre , 1001 Barlow Tr SE , 403-268-2489 . Map 1 , H7 www . calgaryribfest . ca
CALGARY TURKISH FESTIVAL Jul 19 - 22 Come for the culture , stay for the food ; donair , gozleme , sarma , baklava and Turkish tea abound . Eau Claire Market , 200 Barclay Parade SW . Map 2 , C4 www . eventbrite . com
CARIFEST CARIBBEAN FESTIVAL Aug 25 The festival kicks off at Olympic Plaza with a spectacular parade down Stephen Avenue that pays homage to the splendour of Caribbean masquerade , followed by a whirlwind of music , dance , food and crafts celebrating the culture and diaspora of the Caribbean . Shaw Millennium Park , 1220 - 9 Ave SW . Map 1 , H5 www . carifest . ca
CHASING SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL Aug 4 - 5 Martin Garrix and DJ Snake are headlining at this year ’ s Chasing Summer , Western Canada ’ s biggest EDM festival , and they ’ ll be joined by many more . The festival is 18 + due to a site-wide alcohol license . $ 139.00 - $ 169.00 . Max Bell Centre , 1001 Barlow Tr SE , 403-268-2489 . Map 1 , H7 www . chasingsummerfestival . com / tickets
COUNTRY THUNDER MUSIC FESTIVAL Aug 17 - 19 Ready the bandanas and cowboy hats for this country music bonanza . This huge outdoor festival features headliners Dierks Bentley , Toby Keith , Eric Church and other big names . $ 75.00 - $ 179.00 . Prairie Winds Park , 223 Castleridge Blvd NE . Map 1 , E8 www . countrythunder . com / ab
EXPO LATINO Aug 17 - 19 Arriba ! Presented by the Hispanic Arts Society , this outdoor festival features world-class music , dancing , a food fair , a beer garden and an arts market . $ 11.00 - $ 22.00 . Prince ’ s Island Park ,
698 Eau Claire Ave SW ( 4 St and 1 Ave SW ). Map 2 , B4 www . expolatino . com
FIESTAVAL FESTIVAL LATINO Jul 20 - 22 Latin American culture is at the centre of this free , multicultural arts and entertainment festival , featuring plenty of music and dance , brightly coloured costumes , food and shopping vendors , and more . Olympic Plaza , 228 - 8 Ave SE . Map 2 , E6 www . fiestaval . ca
GLOBALFEST Aug 16 - 25 The skies are set ablaze with a jaw-dropping , five-night international fireworks competition reflected in the placid water of Elliston Lake . On the ground , enjoy food vendors , a night market , live performances and cultural heritage pavilions . $ 12.50 and up . Elliston Park , 1827 - 68 St SE . Map 1 , H9 www . globalfest . ca
INGLEWOOD SUNFEST Aug 4 There ’ s activities for all ages at this warm-weather fest , from bouncy castles to summer patios to street performers to a Show and Shine , as well as more than 200 vendors . Take the opportunity to check out some of Calgary ’ s hottest boutiques and eateries . Festival takes place in Inglewood . Map 1 , L5 www . inglewoodsunfest . ca
MARDA GRAS STREET FESTIVAL Aug 12 Let the good times roll at this free , New Orleans-themed street festival featuring cultural performers , dance and music , and outdoor activities . This family-friendly fest has a kids area , unique shopping and lots of tasty food . Marda Loop , 33 and 34 Avenues SW . Map 1 , L5 www . mardagras . ca
MEXIFEST Jul 6 - 7 Take in the culture , cuisine , music and folklore of Mexico at Mexifest ’ s inaugural year . The entertainment will include authentic luchadores from
Mexico City , a 12-piece mariachi band and more . $ 10.00 - $ 20.00 . Eau Claire Plaza . Map 1 , L5 mexifest . ca
PEELED COCKTAIL FESTIVAL Aug 16 - 19 Experience seminars , tastings and networking events , all centered around the enjoyment and development of Calgary ’ s cocktail scene . Various Venues . Map 1 , L5 www . calgarycocktailfestival . com
PET-A-PALOOZA Jul 28 - 29 Bulldogs race , puppies stampede and our furry friends do some diving at the west coast ’ s biggest pet festival . Eau Claire Market , 200 Barclay Parade SW . Map 2 , C4 www . petapaloozawest . com / calgary
ROUNDUP MUSIC FEST Jul 11 Hey soul sister , grab a friend and catch this year ’ s headliner , Grammy award winning Train , performing along with fellow rock acts The Wallflowers and The Grapes of Wrath . $ 99.00 and up . Shaw Millennium Park , 1220 - 9 Ave SW . Map 1 , H5 www . roundupmusicfest . com
TASTE OF CALGARY Aug 9 - 12 Discover the global cuisines of Calgary from Cajun to Indian with dozens of eateries selling samples of their most mouth-watering food and drinks . There ’ s also a music stage and a foodies stage with cooking demos . Eau Claire Plaza , 3 St and Riverfront Ave SW . Map 1 , L5 www . tasteofcalgary . com
TERMINUS FESTIVAL Jul 27 - 29 Not in the mood for sunny skies ? Head underground to Terminus , a festival specializing in dark electronic , synth and industrial music . Performers are coming from all over the world , among them TR / ST , Mesh , Leaether Strip , iVardensphere , Boy Harsher and Die Scum Inc . $ 70.00 - $ 180.00 . Dickens Pub , 1000 - 9 Ave SW . Map 2 , F2 www . terminus-festival . com / tickets
FILM CANYON MEADOWS THEATRE Independent theatre in the deep southwest , playing 2nd run movies at discount prices . Only $ 5 a show . 13226 Macleod Tr SE , 403-278-5581 . Map 1 , L6 canyonmeadowscinemas . ca
Granary Road
GLOBE CINEMA An independent theatre that presents first-run independent , foreign and art house films in two theatres as well as periodical midnight screenings , matinees and special events , and participates in several film festivals . 617 - 8 Ave SW , 403- 262-3309 . Map 3 , F4 globecinema . ca
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PUBLIC MARKET
An eclectic mix of best of class vendors in an upscale , charismatic environment . There ’ s also a fast casual kitchen , bakery , coffee shop & lounge .
Open Tuesday - Sunday | 9:30am - 5:30pm
PLAZA THEATRE Indie films and classic cinema are shown at The Plaza , a historic movie house in the Kensington district . 1133 Kensington Rd NW , 403-283-2222 . Map 3 , C2 www . theplaza . ca
SCOTIABANK THEATRE CHINOOK IMAX 3D Entertainment complex featuring first-run movies , an IMAX screen and arcade games . At Chinook Centre , 6455 Macleod Tr S , 403-212-8994 . Map 1 , I6
MUSIC ALICE COOPER Aug 22 The founder of shock-rock returns to Calgary for a night of theatrics and psychodrama . $ 45.00 and up . Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium , 1415 - 14 Ave NW . Map 2 , B3 www . ticketmaster . ca
ANDERSON EAST Aug 12 Get whisked away with the soulful sounds of this Alabama native , who ’ s touring his second studio album Encore . $ 25.00 and up . Commonwealth Bar and Stage , 731 - 10 Ave SW . Map 3 , H7 www . ticketmaster . ca
BEN HARPER AND CHARLIE MUSSELWHITE Aug 20 The American blues musicians join forces for their collaborative new album , No Mercy in This Land . $ 35.00 -
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