Where Calgary Magazine September / October 2018 | Page 29
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
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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
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