ENTERTAINMENT
FOOTHILLS BLUEGRASS MUSIC SOCIETY Non-profit society that has been playing and teaching bluegrass music in Calgary and the surrounding area since 1987 . Concert series runs from September to June with monthly events featuring international , regional and local performers from throughout the bluegrass world . Other events include pot-luck dinners and BBQ ' s , band scrambles and open stages , dances and trivia contests . Local jam sessions welcome all levels of players . foothillsbluegrass . com
LAND ’ S END CHAMBER ENSEMBLE This Junonominated group is dedicated to introducing audiences to new music by local and Canadian composers , and performing landmark chamber works of the 20th and 21st centuries . www . landsendensemble . ca
GIPSY KINGS Aug 12 “ Bamboleo ” all the way to the show . $ 49.00 - $ 69.00 . Grey Eagle Resort and Casino , 3777 Grey Eagle Dr . Map 1 , J4 www . greyeagleresortandcasino . ca
MUSIC IN THE PLAZA AT HERITAGE PARK Jul 4 - Aug 29 No matter the weather , Wednesday evenings fill Heritage Town Square with live music . Heritage Park Historical Village , 1900 Heritage Dr SW , 403-268-8500 . Map 1 , J5 www . heritagepark . ca
THE RETURN OF THE KING EDDY
Originally built in 1905 , the King Eddy was a working class hotel and bar on the rail tracks , at the then eastern entrance to Calgary . Welcoming all that passed by its doors , the Eddy was the first bar in Calgary to desegregate and actively engage with the African-Canadian community in the 1950s . The Eddy rose to become a world-famous blues bar , introducing many great international stars to a Canadian audience for the first time . Now at the heart of the National Music Centre ( NMC ), the revitalized site seeks to capture the authentic spirit of its past to inspire continued storytelling and the celebration of music . This summer , before the Eddy ’ s grand re-opening on July 20 , catch a country act each night during the ten days of Stampede as part of the NMC ’ s Bell Live Series ( page 36 ). Artists include The Abrams , Kirsty Lee Akers , Tim Hus and Lauren Mayell , with mystery headliners to perform on July 12 , 13 and 14 .
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RY COODER Aug 10 The legendary guitarist , songwriter and producer returns to his Americana roots with covers of old blues , gospels and folk songs on Prodigal Son , plus a few new originals . $ 66.25 - $ 96.75 . Arts Commons , Jack Singer Concert Hall , 205 - 8 Ave SE . Map 2 , F6 www . artscommons . ca / whats-on
THE DEAD SOUTH Jul 12 You ’ ll be in good company when this Canadian folk-bluegrass ensemble comes to town . $ 20 and up . Knoxville ’ s Tavern , 840 - 9 Ave SW . Map 1 , L5 www . eventbrite . ca
NIGHTCLUBS AUSSIE RULES This piano bar features two dueling pianos that rock out everything from classic rock to even some hip hop and R & B hits ( using their tremendous talent to make it up on the fly ). 1002 - 37 St SW , 403-249-7933 . aussierulescalgary . com
$ 217.75 . Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium , 1415 - 14 Ave NW . Map 2 , B3 www . ticketmaster . ca
Open to all men regardless of musical experience . Map 1 , F5 www . calgarymenschorus . org
THE HIFI CLUB Situated in Calgary ’ s Beltline district , The HiFi Club features live alternative music and DJs . 219 - 10 Ave SW , 403-263-5222 . Map 2 , G7 hificlub . ca
BRAD PAISLEY Jul 13 Everyone ’ s favorite cowboy returns to the Saddledome . $ 84.99 - $ 249.99 . Scotiabank Saddledome , 555 Saddledome Rise SE . Map 2 , G8 www . ticketmaster . ca
ARTS COMMONS Western Canada ’ s largest performing arts centre , Arts Commons features theatrical , musical and artistic events . These include regular performances by the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra in the Jack Singer Concert Hall and Alberta Theatre Projects ’ contemporary plays and performances in the Martha Cohen Theatre . The facility houses several cafes and two window art galleries . Accessible via the + 15 system . 205 - 8 Ave SE , 403-294-9494 . Map 3 , F8 www . artscommons . ca
CALGARY CIVIC SYMPHONY Since 1975 , this community orchestra has brought together musicians from all walks of life , including professionals , teachers and former members of the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra . 205 - 8 Ave SE , 403-571-0849 . Map 3 , F8
CALGARY MEN ’ S CHORUS A non-profit society dedicated to the performance of men ’ s choral music . Two concerts per year in December and June .
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CALGARY OPERA Focusing on classic operas as well as new works by emerging composers . 1315 - 7 St SW , 403-262-7286 . www . calgaryopera . com
CALGARY PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA Versatile orchestra with over 80 musicians , performing in a variety of genres . 205 - 8 Ave SE , 403-571-0849 . Map 3 , F8 www . cpo-live . com
CALGARY PRO MUSICA SOCIETY Concerts , musical receptions , public broadcasts and master classes focusing on chamber music . www . calgarypromusica . ca
CLASSICAL GUITAR SOCIETY OF CALGARY The Classical Guitar Society bring some of the best classical guitarists from around the world to Calgary to perform and teach masterclasses . Past performers include Ana Vidovic , Xuefei Yang , Pavel Steidl , Denis Azabagic and more . They also hold social gatherings where local amateur and professional guitarists perform for each other . www . classicalguitarsocietyofcalgary . com
FISH CREEK CONCERTS This group presents musical performances in the genres of jazz , world music , blues , folk and roots music . fishcreekconcerts . com
Looking for some farm fun for the littles ? Check out Butterfield Acres and Calgary Corn Maze for baby animals and more ( page 32 ).
MIKEY ’ S JUKE JOINT AND EATERY Down-home tavern with live blues serving typical bar fare with Tex-Mex and Cajun influences . 1901 - 10 Ave SW , 403-245-8833 . Map 2 , G7 mikeysjukejoint . com
RANCHMAN ’ S COOKHOUSE AND DANCEHALL Western bar with a dance floor , stage and mechanical bull , with a pub menu of burgers , ribs and wings . 9615 Macleod Tr SE , 403-253-1100 . Map 2 , G7 ranchmans . com
SPECIAL EVENTS 2018 BELL LIVE SERIES Jul 6 - 15 For 10 days during the Calgary Stampede , the King Eddy will once again be transformed into a honky-tonk in the East Village , featuring a revolving roster of boot-stompin ’ country acts performing evening headliner shows . 438 - 9 Ave SE , 403-476-1679 . kingeddy . ca
CANADA DAY Jul 1 Canada turns 151 and Calgary is celebrating by hosting multiple free and family-friendly events located across the city . Various Venues . Map 1 L5 www . calgary . ca
CALGARY STAMPEDE Jul 6 - 15 The world-renowned , 10-day carnival celebrates Alberta ’ s pioneer heritage . There are daily rodeo tournament events , and the GMC Rangeland Derby and the Calgary Stampede Grandstand Show take place nightly . The midway features screaminducing rides , games and food stalls . Futher attractions include agricultural exhibits and the Indian Village . Three
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