Where Calgary Magazine May/June 2018 | Page 14

04 & 05 CALGARY INTERNATIONAL BEER FEST Sample some of the 500 beers on- site, take part in beer seminars, vote for the best and more (page 36). 14 THE EAGLES One of these nights, get a peaceful easy feeling with these iconic rock desperados (page 36). 15 DAVID SEDARIS Known for his comedic essay collections, his stand-up is autobiographical and self- depreciating (page 36). 19 AMPED UP! An evening of glam entertainment with RuPaul’s Drag Race favs Farrah Moan, Detox and Ongina (page 36). BON IVER The Grammy Award-winning indie folk band is touring their album 22, A Million (page 36). May 6 At the intersection of audiophile and collectibles lover lies this semi-annual event, one of the largest gatherings of new and used music, collectibles and related memorabilia in western Canada. Expect to find treasures on vinyl, CD and cassette, along with vintage Hi-Fi equipment, posters, toys and lots more (page 36). TORONZO CANNON May 11 - 12 Chicago Transit Authority bus driver by day, international blues performer by night. Born and raised in Chicago, Toronzo Cannon’s fame in his native city continues to open doors to gigs around the US, Canada and Europe where audiences can’t get enough of his blazing guitar and truth-telling lyrics (page 36). GIRLS LEARNING CODE DAY May 12 In this one-day, collaborative experience, girls aged eight to 13 will work together to build a video game that addresses a social or environmental issue and works towards change. There’s no prerequisites — beginners will be mentored through hands-on, project- based learning to see technology as a medium for self-expression and changing the world (page 37). 29 31 WEIRD AL YANKOVIC The legendary musical satirist is known for his song parodies and send-ups of pop culture (page 36). 31 KATHY GRIFFIN Not one to skirt controversy, the comedienne is currently on a world stand-up tour (page 34). 14 CALGARY MUSIC COLLECTOR’S SHOW where.ca MAY/JUNE 2018 MISS KATELYN’S GRADE THREES PREPARE FOR THE INEVITABLE May 15 - 19 Montreal, Columbine, Newtown. Classrooms have become danger zones, but your teacher, Miss Katelyn, has a plan — and her life-saving lesson is about to begin. Winner of Best Production and Best New English Text at the 2015 Montreal Fringe Festival, this comedic drama is an investigation of panic, prevention, and paranoia as a teacher desperately attempts to keep her students out of harm’s way (page 37). COLLECTORS QUINN; MAY