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CALGARY INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL Sep 19 - 30
The 12-day festival — which has grown exponentially
since its beginning in 2000 — will showcase up to 200
films submitted from Canada and 50 other countries, of
multiple genres and lengths. Various Venues. Map 1 L5
www.calgaryfilm.com
CALGARY PRIDE Aug 24 - Sep 3 Calgary’s best
and brightest will be on display at the 28th annual
Calgary Pride, in celebration of diversity, inclusivity and
community. Various Venues. Map 1 L5 www.calgarypride.ca
CIRCLE CARNIVAL Sep 8 Sip local beers, sample tasty
foods, bring your kids to the circus school, listen to live
music and watch a weiner dog race — Circle has covered
all the bases. $5.00 - $35.00. Shaw Millennium Park, 1220 -
9 Ave SW. Map 1, H5 www.circlecarnival.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
THE IMAGINARIUM Oct 8 - 15 The minds behind
Wordfest, this annual October readers’ festival brings
Calgarians and visitors countless events to fulfill their
every literary dream. Festival pass from $165.00 -
$225.00. Various Venues. Map 1 L5 www.wordfest.com
MST PERFORMATIVE ART BIENNIAL Sep 7 - Oct 7
Performative artists will seek to transform perspectives
as they occupy theatres, galleries and public spaces in the
downtown core and engage with themes of technology,
politics, the body and territory. Free. Various Venues.
Map 1 L5 www.mstfestival.org
ROCKY MOUNTAIN WINE AND FOOD FESTIVAL
Oct 12 - 13 Over 40 different food selections from
the city’s best restaurants and vendors paired with an
extensive list of global wines, beers and spirits. $16.00
- $31.00. BMO Centre, 20 Roundup Way. Map 2, G7
www.rockymountainwine.com
MUSIC
ANTIBALAS Oct 5 Self-described as music for “intrepid
listeners,” the West African inspired Antibalas Afrobeat
Orchestra is here to bring you sounds of stylistic funk
dappled with political nuance that you may not have
experienced before. $38.00 - $42.00. University of Calgary,
MacEwan Ballroom, 2500 University Drive NW. Map 1, F4
www.ticketfly.com
BURTON CUMMINGS Oct 12 The legendary Guess Who
frontman will rock the Stage at Grey Eagle Casino. $70.55
- $80.55. Grey Eagle Resort and Casino, 3777 Grey Eagle Dr.
Map 1, J4 www.ticketmaster.ca
CLASSICAL MYSTERY TOUR: A SYMPHONIC EVENING
OF THE BEATLES Sep 14 - 15 The next best thing to
seeing The Beatles live in concert? Seeing members
of Broadway’s Beatlemania perform your favorite hits
alongside a symphony orchestra. $30.00 - $90.00.
Arts Commons, Jack Singer Concert Hall, 205 - 8 Ave SE.
Map 2, F6 www.calgaryphil.com
QUEEN EXTRAVAGANZA Oct 18 Hear all of Queen’s
biggest hits with this electric tribute band. $47.60 -
$95.21. Grey Eagle Resort and Casino, 3777 Grey Eagle Dr.
Map 1, J4 www.ticketmaster.ca
Celebrating The Calgarians That Keep Visitors Coming Back
57th annual Calgary White Hat Awards
Wednesday, May 15, 2019 - Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
Online nominations opening October, 2018
R. L. BOYCE Sep 21 - 22 Boogie on with the reigning
master of hill country blues. $45.00 and up. Arts
Commons, 205 - 8 Ave SE, 403-294-7488. Map 3, F8
www.artscommons.ca
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