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Atlas Coal Mine Calgary Stampede concert stages show performances by some of the biggest names in music , and there ’ s a spectacular nightly fireworks display . $ 9 - $ 18 . Stampede Park , 1410 Olympic Way SE . Map 2 , 17 www . calgarystampede . com
FIRST NATIONS PARADE Jul 9 - 14 Members of the five tribes of Treaty 7 from Southern Alberta , dressed in traditional regalia , proudly share their heritage and culture through dance , music and commentaries ( weather permitting ). 9 Ave at 1 St SW . stampede-downtownattractions . com
HONENS INTERNATIONAL PIANO COMPETITION AND FESTIVAL Aug 30 - Sep 8 After quarter finals in Berlin and New York , the world-class international piano competition declares a winner in Calgary . $ 10.00 - $ 475.00 . Various Venues . Map 1 , L5 www . honens . com
MILKY WAY NIGHTS Aug 9 - 11 Take a trip to the Rothney Astrophysical Observatory to see deep sky objects such as planetary nebula and globular clusters . Rothney Astrophysical Observatory , Highway 22 , 2.4 km south of the Hwy 22 and Hwy 22x Insterchange . Map 1 , L5 www . ucalgary . ca / rao
THEATRE ALBERTA THEATRE PROJECTS Featuring recent Canadian and international successes and original material . 220 - 9 Ave SE , 403-294-7402 . Map 3 , F8 www . atplive . com
FRONT ROW CENTRE An organization with a strong focus on musical theatre , staging productions for Calgary audiences since 1987 . Beddington Theatre Arts Centre , 375 Bermuda Dr NW , 403-246-8505 . Map 2 , E1 www . frontrowcentre . ca
LA CITÉ DES ROCHEUSES THEATRE Local theatre group producing original plays , and hosting numerous events such as professional theatre , music presentations , dance shows and violin festivals . 4800 Richard Rd SW , 403-249-1749 . Map 1 , H5
LES MISÉRABLES Jul 17 - 22 This updated production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg ’ s Tony Awardwinning musical phenomenon brings glorious new staging and dazzlingly reimagined scenery to a timeless classic . $ 30.00 - $ 150.00 . Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium , 1415 - 14 Ave NW . Map 2 , B3 www . ticketmaster . ca
Atlas Coal Mine
National Historic Site
Drumheller , AB / www . atlascoalmine . ab . ca
OLD WEST FUN MONEY POKER TOURNAMENT Jul 28 Wrangle up some outlaws and mosey on down to Heritage Park ’ s first ever Old West Fun Money Poker Tournament . Kick off the evening with a western-style buffet dinner , then try your luck at Texas Hold ‘ Em . $ 60.00 . Heritage Park Historical Village , 1900 Heritage Dr SW , 403-268-8500 . Map 1 , J5 www . heritagepark . ca
SPORTS AND RECREATION NOMAD MOBILE GEAR RENTAL Nomad delivers outdoor sport rental gear to your door and picks it up when you ’ re finished your excursion . Summer and winter gear rentals are available including bikes , stand up paddle boards , skis and more . 587-585-6531 . www . nomadgearrentals . com
SOUTHLAND LEISURE CENTRE A multi-purpose facility : try rock climbing , the water park with wave pool and three waterslides , plus a 7,000-sq . -ft . weight room with aerobics studio . Also public skating , racquetball , squash and other court sports . 2000 Southland Dr SW , 403-648-6555 . Map 2 , L5 www . calgary . ca
SPRUCE MEADOWS NORTH AMERICAN Jul 4-8 Show jumping heavyweights from across the Americas will face-off at the third marquee tournament of the world-class Spruce Meadows ’ summer series . $ 5.00 - $ 35.00 . Spruce Meadows , 18011 Spruce Meadows Way SW . Map 1 , L5 www . sprucemeadows . com / tickets
STAMPEDE CARAVAN The famous Calgary Stampede breakfasts are brought to you by a group of volunteers every year . Enjoy a FREE Caravan Breakfast with flapjacks , sausage , juice and all the trimmings . Visit caravan . calgarystampede . com / schedule to find a free breakfast at a major shopping mall close to you .
Arts Commons is Calgary ' s downtown performing arts centre , boasting over 1,800 performances per year ( page 36 ).
LUNCHBOX THEATRE A downtown lunchtime theatre featuring one-act plays . Bagged lunches from Ca ' Puccini are available and include a sandwich or salad , drink and chips . 160 - 9 Ave SE , 403-265-4292 . Map 3 , F6 www . lunchboxtheatre . com
MONSTER THEATRE Theatre group presenting original material based on historical events and mythology . Map 1 , H7 www . monstertheatre . com
MORPHEUS THEATRE Community theatre producing Gilbert and Sullivan operettas , contemporary comedies and dramatic plays . Morpheus Rehearsal Centre . 3512 – 5 Ave NW , 403-246-2999 . www . morpheustheatre . ca
THE SHAKESPEARE COMPANY A theatre company producing the plays of William Shakespeare . www . shakespearecompany . com
STORYBOOK THEATRE This theatre has been around for over 30 years and caters to a younger audience . StoryBook Theatre is one of the largest theatre companies in the city . 375 Bermuda Dr NW , 403-216-0808 . www . storybooktheatre . org
THEATRE CALGARY A professional theatre company known for its highquality , energy-charged performances .
220 - 9 Ave SE , 403-294-7440 . Map 3 , F8 www . theatrecalgary . com
THEATRE JUNCTION GRAND Theatre Junction GRAND has reinvented Calgary ’ s oldest theatre venue . 608 - 1 St SW , 403-205-2922 . Map 3 , D6 www . theatrejunction . com
HANDSOME ALICE THEATRE Celebrating women ’ s stories through the art of theatre and unleashing the female voice . 403-978-7837 . www . handsomealice . com
TRAPPED Attempt your journey to freedom where you have 60 minutes to outwit the Game Masters through a series of challenging puzzles , problem solving skills , wits and team collaboration . The themed rooms are appropriate for any level of experience and can accommodate two to 10 people . 1139 Kensington Rd NW , 587-356-4488 . www . trapped . ca
VILLAGE SQUARE LEISURE CENTRE A five-acre indoor recreation centre with giant wave pool , five waterslides as high as six and a half stories , hot tubs , a dive tank and a kiddies pool . Also a fitness centre , gymnasium and food services . 2623 - 56 St NE , 403-366-3900 . Map 2 , F9 www . calgary . ca
SHAKESPEARE BY THE BOW Until Aug 19 Alberta ’ s emerging artists present Shakespeare ’ s first comedy , The Two Gentlemen of Verona , on the open-air stage in the heart of Calgary ’ s beautiful Prince ’ s Island Park . Part of Theatre Calgary ’ s Shakespeare by the Bow program , the ultimate bromance is explored in this hilarious comedy featuring adventure , outlaws and even a dog . $ 20.00 and up . Prince ’ s Island Park , 698 Eau Claire Ave SW ( 4 St and 1 Ave SW ). Map 2 , B4 www . theatrecalgary . com
VERTIGO MYSTERY THEATRE Produces a mystery series and one-off plays for young audiences ( Y Stage Series ). 115 - 9 Ave SE , 403-221-3707 . Map 3 , F7 www . vertigotheatre . com
38 where . ca JULY / AUGUST 2018