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ENTERTAINMENT The following listings include information on festivals, family entertainment, sports events, theatre, dance, and music that the editors judge worthy of your attention, including advertisers in Where Calgary. The map coordinates at the end of each listing (E4, E8 etc.) refer to the city maps on pages 59 to 60. If you have an observation regarding any of our listings, please email [email protected]. ADVERTISER FOR FULL LISTINGS, PLEASE VISIT where.ca/calgary ATTRACTIONS AXE THROWING CALGARY Challenge your friends to an axe-throwing competition. Whoever earns the most points by hitting closest to the cent re of the target wins a spot on the podium, and serious bragging rights for years to come. 5923 - 3 Street SE, 1-844-403-AXES (2937). www.axethrowingcalgary.ca CALGARY ARCHERY CENTRE You don’t need archery experience to shoot at the Calgary Archery Centre. With day rates for adults, youth and children, they are a family- friendly facility and one of Calgary’s largest indoor archery ranges and pro shops. 4855 - 47 St SE, 403-255-6830. www.calgaryarcherycentre.ca BACKSTAGE PASS TOURS Sundays, year round Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre, is now offering Backstage Pass Tours to offer visitors a behind-the-scenes look at artist spaces, recording facilities and artifacts, including the legendary Rolling Stones Mobile Studio, and a large collection of musical instruments that spans 450 years of music innovation and technology. $26.00 - $33.00, Studio Bell - Home of the National Music Centre, 850 - 4 St SE. Map 2, F8 www.studiobell.ca picking experience. 205 - 8 Avenue SE, 403-294-7459. www.downstage.ca GRANARY ROAD This family attraction just outside city limits includes a bistro by the renowned Canadian Rocky Mountain Resorts group, a bakery and coffee shop, and a public market with vendors selling gourmet and handcrafted items. The market overlooks the active learning park open in the summer: three kilometres of trails wind through a series of themed exhibits, each one featuring a chance for kids to get active while learning about animals, insects, and agriculture. Look for the giant animatronic spiders, bats, and frogs, get up close and personal with adorable farm animals like pigs and goats, and burn some energy on swings, slides, and ropes. 226034, 112 St W, Foothills No. 31, 403-453-7623. www.granaryroad.com HERITAGE PARK HISTORICAL VILLAGE This living history museum features attractions and exhibits that span Western Canadian history from the 1860s to the 1950s. Interact with costumed interpreters, ride a steam train, try antique rides and games, explore pioneer homes and businesses, and more. Year-round attractions include the Gasoline Alley Museum with a display of historic vintage cars, Selkirk Grille restaurant which serves upscale Western Canadian cuisine and Haskayne Mercantile Block which offers five unique retail stores. Summer admission until Oct 9: $26.50 general (16-64), $20.70 senior (65+), $18.95 youth (7-15), $13.65 child (3-6), children 2 and under are free. Parking is $6 per car for up to 7 hours. 1900 Heritage Dr SW, 403-268-8500. Map 1, J5 www.heritagepark.ca INGLEWOOD BIRD SANCTUARY On the Bow River, the bird sanctuary is a 32 hectare (79 acre) wildlife reserve offering more than two kilometres of level trails throughout the riverine forest. More than 265 species of birds and 300 species of plants plus several kinds of mammals have been observed in the area. The walking paths are open during daylight hours year-round. Admission by donation. Located on the Bow River at 2425 - 9 Ave SE, 403-268-2489. Map 1, H7 www.bsc-eoc.org/national/ibs.html OLYMPIC PLAZA This downtown park was created for medal presentation ceremonies during the 1988 Olympic Winter Games. The plaza is the scene of concerts and special events throughout the year, with live performances every Wednesday at noon in the summer, and daily ice skating in the winter. The Plaza includes the Legacy Wall with plaques commemorating medal winners from the Calgary Olympic Winter Games. At the City Hall CTrain stop. Downtown at the corner of Macleod Tr and 7 Ave S, 403-268-2489 (or 311 in Calgary area). Map 3, D8 THE PALACE THEATRE Known as Flames Central for a decade, in 2017 The Palace Theatre went back to its original name. This historic and extravagant building on Stephen Avenue is a grand celebration hall for live events of all kinds. 219 - 8 Ave SW, 587-393-6993, www.thepalacetheatre.ca THE REC ROOM An entertainment and dining complex with arcade games, virtual reality, augmented climbing wall, racing simulator, bars, a restaurant, a poutinerie and custom doughnut bar and more all under one roof. 901 - 64 Ave NE, 587-535-6077. therecroom.com SPRUCE MEADOWS This renowned equestrian facility hosts some of the world’s best horses and riders during a multitude of tournaments. General admission to most tournaments is free. When tournaments are not taking place you can stroll the gardens and grounds, tour the CALGARY TOWER Visit the observation terrace of this 191 m tall landmark for breathtaking views of Calgary and the Rocky Mountains. A complimentary audio guide is included with admission and is available in seven languages. The top of the tower features the revolving Sky 360 restaurant, which serves upscale contemporary cuisine. Two blocks south of the CTrain line downtown. Open daily 9 am - 9 pm. Adult $18, senior (65+) $16, child (4 - 12) $9, children 3 and under are free. 101 - 9 Ave SW, 403-266-7171. Map 2, F5 www.calgarytower.com CALGARY CHINESE CULTURAL CENTRE This is the largest stand-alone cultural centre in Canada at 70,000 sq. ft. Its great central dome is patterned after the Temple of Heaven in Beijing with 561 handcrafted dragons on the ceiling. Five blocks north of the CTrain line downtown. 197 - 1 St SW, 403-262-5071. Map 3, D10 www.culturalcentre.ca CALGARY ZOO The Calgary Zoo is home to wild and woolly creatures from every corner of the earth. More than 1,000 creatures from Africa, Eurasia, and the Canadian wilds welcome visitors. Open daily 9 am - 6 pm (gates close at 5 pm). Adult $34.95, senior $32.95, child $24.95, children 2 and under are free. Parking is $10 per car, or take the CTrain to Zoo Station. New in 2018 — giant pandas from China will call the Zoo home for the next five years. 210 St George’s Dr NE, 403-232-9300. Map 1, H7 www.calgaryzoo.com DOWNSTAGE A professional theatre company that aims to inspire conversations around social issues. Their 2018-2019 season includes The Bottle Picker Monologues, which is created and performed by Calgarians with bottle FOR FULL LISTINGS, PLEASE VISIT where.ca/calgary SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2018 where.ca 29