ENTERTAINMENT
MUSIC BOB DYLAN Jul 16 One of the best-selling artists of all time with 100 million albums sold , Dylan has received numerous accolades including a Nobel Prize and the Presidential Medal of Freedom . Which songs will he play in Calgary ? The answer , my friend , is blowin ’ in the wind . $ 57- $ 127 . 1415 - 14 Ave NW , 1-855-985-5500 . www . ticketmaster . ca
CARLOS VIVES Jul 13 The Colombian Grammy-winning singer , composer , and telenovela star performs . $ 112.75 and up . Grey Eagle Resort & Casino , 3777 Grey Eagle Dr , 1-855-985-5500 . Map 1 , J4 www . ticketmaster . ca
DIE ANTWOORD Aug 30 The South African rap group will release their fifth and final album this year . $ 49.50 . BMO Centre , 20 Roundup Way , 1-855-985-5500 . Map 2 , G7 www . ticketmaster . ca
ECHO AND THE BUNNYMEN Aug 6 The English rockers are known for hits like post-punk song “ The Killing Moon .” $ 49.50 . University of Calgary , MacEwan Hall , 2500 University Dr NW . Map 1 , F4 www . macewanhall . ticketfly . com
HUEY LEWIS AND THE NEWS Aug 29 The pop rock band is responsible for Back to the Future ’ s “ Power of Love .” $ 59 and up . Grey Eagle Resort & Casino , 3777 Grey Eagle Dr , 1-866-943-8849 . Map 1 , J4 www . greyeagleresortandcasino . com
MELISSA ETHERIDGE Aug 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 . $ 59.50 and up . Grey Eagle Resort & Casino , 3777 Grey Eagle Dr , 1-866-943-8849 . Map 1 , J4 www . greyeagleresortandcasino . com
MUSIC IN THE PLAZA Jul 5 - Aug 30 Free , outdoor music performance every Wednesday ( it will be indoors if it ’ s raining ). Heritage Park Historical Village , 1900 Heritage Dr SW , 403-268-8500 . Map 1 , J5 www . heritagepark . ca
TANYA TUCKER Aug 4 The country music star had her first hit , “ Delta Dawn ,” at the age of 13 in 1972 . $ 49 and up . Grey Eagle Resort & Casino , 3777 Grey Eagle Dr , 1-866-943-8849 . Map 1 , J4 www . greyeagleresortandcasino . com
THE MICHAEL JACKSON HISTORY SHOW Jul 28 A spectacular music tribute and stage production honouring the King of Pop . $ 39 and up . Grey Eagle Resort & Casino , 3777 Grey Eagle Dr , 1-866-943-8849 . Map 1 , J4 www . greyeagleresortandcasino . com
TIGER ARMY & MURDER BY DEATH Jul 6 Psychobilly band Tiger Army and indie rockers Murder by Death share a bill . $ 35 and up . The Palace Theatre , 219 - 8 Ave SW , 1-855-985-5500 . Map 3 , F6 www . ticketmaster . ca
K . D . LANG Aug 23 The singer and activist is performing in Calgary just before Pride Week kicks off . $ 39.50- $ 119.50 . Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium , 1415 - 14 Ave NW , 1-855-985-5500 . Map 2 , B3 www . ticketmaster . ca
SPECIAL EVENTS CALGARY STAMPEDE Jul 7 - 16 The world-renowned , 10-day carnival celebrates Alberta ’ s pioneer heritage . Daily rodeo tournament events include steer-roping and wrestling , bronco riding and barrel racing . The signature GMC Rangeland Derby chuckwagon tournament takes place nightly and tickets for the derby and TransAlta Grandstand show are included in the Evening Show package . The midway features scream-inducing rides , games , and food stalls . Further attractions include agricultural exhibits and the Indian Village . Three concert stages show performances by some of the biggest names in music , and there ’ s a spectacular nightly fireworks display . $ 9- $ 18 . Stampede Park , 1410 Olympic Way SE , 403-269-9822 . Map 2 , I7 www . calgarystampede . com
CANADA DAY Jul 1 Canada Day in Calgary promises to be bigger and better than ever this year as we celebrate our country ’ s 150th birthday . Multicultural performances , contemporary Indigenous entertainment , Franco- Albertan celebrations , Canadian musical performances , a traditional Powwow , military displays , a fireworks show , and a public oath of commitment to Canada are only part of what the City of Calgary has planned to help you celebrate Canada ’ s sesquicentennial . Free . Various locations . www . calgary . ca
EAST VILLAGE STREET FAIR Jul 1 Find music , arts and crafts , food , and vendors at this annual street fair , along with a classic car Show & Shine . Free . RiverWalk East Village , Confluence Way SE . Map 1 , H6 www . ev-na . com / ev-street-fair
MILKY WAY NIGHTS Jul 20 - 22 The University of Calgary ’ s Rothney Astrophysical Observatory is inviting the public to view the night sky on a few moonless evenings this summer , and if conditions are clear you will be able to see distant planetary nebula , globular clusters and galaxies . Astronomers will be on hand to assist and answer questions . Admission is a donation to the observatory ’ s educational programming . Rothney Astrophysical Observatory , Hwy 22 , 2.4 km south of the Hwy 22 and Hwy 22x Interchange . www . ucalgary . ca / rao
PARKS DAY AND CREEKFEST Jul 15 Learn about the importance of protecting local watersheds through interactive games and activities , educational guided walks , a fly-fishing demo , and more . Enjoy live performances , draws , and refreshments . Free . Fish Creek Provincial Park , 15979 Bow Bottom Tr SE . Map 1 , M7 www . friendsoffishcreek . org / event / creekfest
SPORTS & RECREATION SPRUCE MEADOWS NORTH AMERICAN CSI 5 * Jul 5 - 9 The best show-jumping athletes and horses from across the Americas will converge on Calgary ’ s Spruce Meadows to compete for over $ 1.5-million in prizes . Aside from the competition , enjoy shopping , pony rides , face painting , wagon rides , and the ever-popular performing dog troupe Remax Prairie Dogs from Friday to Sunday . $ 5- $ 300 . Spruce Meadows , 18011 Spruce Meadows Way SW , 403-974-4200 . Map 1 , L5 www . sprucemeadows . com
OUT FLY FISHING OUTFITTERS Flowing through central Calgary , the Bow River offers abundant opportunities for the fly-fishing enthusiast to hook river-run rainbow and brown trout . The outfitter ’ s experienced and knowledgeable guides offer professionally organized and guided fishing excursions along the Bow and other Southern Alberta mountain streams . 403-710-3114 . www . bowrivercanada . com
THE PADDLE STATION Urban river rafting made easy . From tents set up on the river ’ s banks , fun-seekers can rent rafts or kayaks that include lifejackets ( they must be worn according to city bylaw ), helmets , paddles , a dry bag , and a vessel safety kit . Start at Shouldice Park and float to either Prince ’ s Island or St . Patrick ’ s Island for a two to two-and-a-half hour trip , or try a half hour ride from Prince ’ s Island to St . Patrick ’ s Island . 403-460-7238 . www . paddlestation . ca
SOUTHLAND LEISURE CENTRE A multi-purpose facility : try rock climbing , the water park with wave pool and three waterslides , plus a 7,000-sq . -ft . weight room with aerobics studio . Also public skating , racquetball , squash and other court sports . 2000 Southland Dr SW , 403-648-6555 . Map 2 , L5 www . calgary . ca
VILLAGE SQUARE LEISURE CENTRE A five-acre indoor recreation centre with giant wave pool , five waterslides as high as six and a half stories , hot tubs , a dive tank and a kiddies pool . Also a fitness centre , gymnasium and food services . 2623 - 56 St NE , 403-366-3900 . Map 2 , F9 www . calgary . ca
THEATRE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Aug 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 .” $ 35- $ 130 . Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium , 1415 - 14 Ave NW , 1-855-985-5500 . Map 2 , B3 www . ticketmaster . ca
SHAKESPEARE BY THE BOW Jun 20 - Aug 27 Bring a blanket and a picnic dinner and enjoy Theatre Calgary ’ s annual Shakespeare production outdoors in the beautiful Prince ’ s Island Park . This year ’ s play is the pastoral comedy As You Like It , packed with pratfalls , mistaken identities , and love triangles . There will also be special evening performances of Victors , Villains and Vixens , a collection of scenes from various Shakespeare plays , on St . Patrick ’ s Island ( July 25 - 30 ). The performances feature Calgary ’ s up-and-coming young actors and are pay-what-you-will . Prince ’ s Island Park , 698 Eau Claire Ave SW ( 4 St & 1 Ave SW ), 403-294-7447 . Map 2 , B4 www . theatrecalgary . com
THEATRE CALGARY A professional theatre company known for its high-quality , energy-charged performances . 240 - 9 Ave SE , 403-294-7440 . Map 3 , F8 www . theatrecalgary . com
VERTIGO THEATRE Produces a mystery series and oneoff plays for young audiences ( Y Stage Series ). 161 , 115 - 9 Ave SE , 403-221-3708 . Map 3 , F7 www . vertigotheatre . com
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