10 things to do in Calgary this weekend (Aug 23-25)
There are plenty of local events and activities you can check out in Calgary this weekend.
Here's a look at just 10 things happening around the city:
Hozier
- What: Watch Irish singer and songwriter Hozier perform at the Saddledome as part of his Unreal Earth tour.
- When: Friday, Aug. 23 at 7:30 p.m.
- Where: Scotiabank Saddledome, 555 Saddledome Rise S.E.
- Cost: Prices vary.
Brewery and the Beast
- What: Celebrate meat-focussed dishes and beer at Calgary's Brewery and the Beast culinary event.
- When: Sunday, Aug. 25
- Where: The Confluence Historic Site and Parkland, 750 Ninth Ave. S.E.
- Cost: $160
Barley and Smoke
- What: Local chefs and brew masters team up to sell craft beer and BBQ at a Barley and Smoke, raising money for Kids Cancer Care.
- When: Enmax Park, Elbow River Pathway and MacDonald Avenue S.E.
- Where: 3 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024.
- Cost: $135
The Great Outdoors Comedy Festival
- What: Russel Peters, Tom Segura, Hannah Berner and Iliza Shlesinger are just some of the comedians performing at The Great Outdoors Comedy Festival this weekend.
- When: Friday, Aug. 23 to Sunday, Aug. 25.
- Where: Prince's Island Park, 698 Eau Claire Ave. S.W.
- Cost: Prices vary.
Cavalry vs. Pacific
- What: Calgary's Cavalry FC take on the Victoria Pacific FC at ATCO Field.
- When: Saturday, Aug. 24 at 3 p.m.
- Where: ATCO Field at Spruce Meadows, 18011 Spruce Meadows Way S.W.
- Cost: Prices vary.
Gorilla breakfast at the zoo
- What: Enjoy a pancake breakfast with a side of gorilla facts at the Calgary Zoo, followed by an exclusive visit with the troop.
- When: Saturday, Aug. 24 from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
- Where: Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo, 210 St. George's Drive N.E.
- Cost: General (16+): $72, child (three to 15): $54 and infants (two and under) are free but do require a ticket.
Market Nights
- What: Head to Heritage Park to shop items from local vendors and grab a bite to eat at Market Nights. Pets are welcome.
- When: Every Saturday (until Sept. 14, 2024) from 3 to 9 p.m.
- Where: Heritage Plaza at Heritage Park, 1900 Heritage Park S.W.
- Cost: Free to attend.
Globalfest
- What: Globalfest is an annual celebration of Calgary's multicultural communities featuring food, performances and fireworks.
- When: Until Aug. 24, 2024.
- Where: Elliston Park, 1827 68 St. S.E.
- Cost: Prices vary.
More Greased
- What: Jubilations Dinner Theatre presents More Greased. The plot focuses on Sandy and Danny, who have since graduated.
- When: Until Oct. 19, 2024.
- Where: Jubilations Dinner Theatre, 1002 37 Street S.W.
- Cost: Prices vary.
A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline
- What: Stage West presents A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline, by Dean Regan. The production follows the country musicians' rise to stardom.
- When: Until Sept. 1, 2024.
- Where: Stage West, 727 42 Ave. S.E.
- Cost: Prices vary.
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