PHANTOM
OF THE OPERA
August 9 - 20 The 1986 classic tale of the
doomed love triangle between Christina,
Raoul, and the Phantom is retold in a
spectacular new production featuring a new
set and staging. Andrew Lloyd Webber’s
score includes the beloved songs “Music of
the Night,” “Think of Me,” and “All I Ask of
You” (page 40).
TANYA TUCKER
The country music star had her first
hit, “Delta Dawn,” at the age of 13 in
1972 (page 40).
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TASTE OF
CALGARY
ECHO AND THE BUNNYMEN
The English rockers are known for
hits like post-punk song “The Killing
Moon” (page 40).
August 10 - 13 Sample the many different
culinary delicacies that Calgary has to offer
during this three-day outdoor festival of
cuisine. Many of the city’s best restaurants,
bars, and breweries will be on-site with
tantalizing bites and sips, plus musical
performances, chef demonstrations, and
contests (page 38).
JAPANESE FESTIVAL OMATSURI
Japanese customs, traditional music
and dance, martial arts demos, and
more (page 36).
MELISSA
ETHERIDGE
AUGUST
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k.d. lang
The singer and activist is performing
in Calgary just before Pride Week
kicks off (page 40).
August 15 The Grammy-winning singer-
songwriter is known for her confessional
lyrics, raspy vocals, and advocacy on behalf
of gay rights since coming out as a lesbian
in 1993. She has released 17 albums and
won two Grammy Awards and an Academy
Award for Best Original Song (page 40).
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ROB SCHNEIDER
The actor and stand-up comedian
is a veteran of Saturday Night Live
(page 34). 26
CALGARY PRIDE WEEK HUEY LEWIS AND THE NEWS
The pop rock band is responsible for
Back to the Future’s “Power of Love”
(page 40). 29
August 25 - September 3 Join Calgary’s 27th annual celebration of diversity and LGBT
pride. This week-long festival ends with a parade showcasing over 125 entries that bring in
a whopping 60,000 spectators. After the parade, head to Prince’s Island Park for live music,
activities for children, a beer garden, and a marketplace. The weekly events include parties,
concerts, and film screenings (page 36). DIE ANTWOORD
The South African rap group will
release their fifth and final album this
year (page 40). 30
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