Free This Week
Take in free arts events all around town! From cultural celebrations like Franco Festival to a live outdoor concert with KlezMerovitz at Heritage Park and vibrant markets like Inglewood Night Market, discover more exciting events in this week’s roundup!
Ben Lahring — Classical Guitar
August 7, 2024, 12:10 – 1pm
Cathedral Church of the Redeemer (604 1 St. SE)
Free to attend
Enjoy unforgettable musical storytelling as acclaimed classical guitarist and composer Ben Lahring presents both his own compositions as well as classics in this ProArts@Noon concert!
proartssociety.ca
Music in the Plaza
August 7, 2024, 6 – 8pm
Heritage Park (1900 Heritage Dr. SW)
Free to attend
Discover free live music at Music in the Plaza featuring live local bands! This week, check out Calgary-based KlezMerovitz, a five-piece klezmer ensemble based in Eastern European, folk roots Jewish party music with elements of swing, folk and Middle Eastern melodies.
heritagepark.ca
Music in the Park
August 8, 2024, 7 – 8pm
Quinterra Legacy Garden, South Glenmore Park (24 St. SW)
Free to attend
Every Thursday, Quinterra Legacy Garden hosts Music in the Park, featuring free performances by talented local artists. This week, check out The Crickettes, a female duo featuring guitar, ukulele and beautiful harmonies that live to folkify your favourite songs.
quinterralegacygarden.com
Inglewood Night Market
August 9, 2024, 5 – 10pm
Inglewood (10 Ave. & 10 St. SE)
Free to explore
The Inglewood Night Market is a modern market with locally sourced vendors offering handmade and diverse goods; from handmade crafts to vintage clothing, antiques and collectibles, artisan eats and more! Check out curated local artisans, makers and small businesses, live music and more!
inglewoodnightmarket.ca
Umoja Sessions Art Show and Sale
August 9, 2024, 10am – 11pm
Nvrlnd (1048 21 Ave. SE)
Free to attend
The Umoja Sessions art show is set to bring together a diverse collection of talent from Canada and the African diaspora. With a rich array of styles and perspectives, it promises to offer an immersive experience that highlights vibrant cultural dialogue and creative innovation.
afrosinthacity.com
Franco Festival
August 9 & 10, 2024
Olympic Plaza (228 8 Ave. SE)
Free to attend
Franco Festival Calgary is a celebration of Francophone culture, language and heritage. Experience an exceptional celebration of diversity, including music performances, dance shows, exhibitions, authentic cultural food and more. There will be something for everyone!
francofestcalgary.com
Calgary Dragon Boat Race & Festival
August 9 – 11, 2024
North Glenmore Park (7305 Crowchild Tr. SW)
Free to attend
The Calgary Dragon Boat Race & Festival is an exciting mix of dragon boat racing cultural celebrations featuring a main stage of entertainment featuring multi-cultural performances, vendors and more. It’s one of Calgary’s premiere sporting events and family-friendly festivals.
calgarydragonboatsociety.com
Easy Days Pop-Up Market
August 10, 2024, 12 – 5pm
RiverWalk Plaza (just north of 632 Confluence Way SE)
Free to explore
Easy Days Pop-Up Markets are back in East Village! Hosted by All Things GQ, these markets showcase local designers, artists, creators, clothing curators and more. With a full day of local businesses, live music and food trucks, Easy Days markets are free to attend and open to all!
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The Market @ cSPACE Marda Loop
August 10, 2024, 10am – 2pm
cSPACE Marda Loop (1721 29 Ave. SW)
Free to attend
From handmade crafts to farm-fresh produce, this market offers something for everyone. Families can enjoy free kids’ activities led by professional artist-teachers from Jube School, while live performances by artists in Calgary’s exciting local music scene add to the atmosphere.
cspacemardaloop.com
Lines of Descent Screenings
August 10, 2024, 6 – 8pm
EMMEDIA (2005 10th Ave. SW)
Free to attend
Accompanying Matilda Aslizadeh’s Moly and Kassandra installation, EMMEDIA are hosting a series of double feature screenings. For their second evenings of screening, they’re featuring Extractions by Theo Jean Cuthand and Black Sea Files by Ursula Bieman. Check it out!
emmedia.ca
Market Nights
August 10 2024, 3 – 9pm
Heritage Park (1900 Heritage Dr. SW)
Free to explore
Get ready for Market Nights! Shop for a wide variety of artisan products made by local vendors every week at Heritage Park’s front plaza. From one-of-a-kind jewelry to mouthwatering treats and a whole lot more, there’s a diverse array of discoveries waiting for you!
heritagepark.ca
Blueridge Arts Walk
August 10, 2024, 10am – 4pm
Blueridge Rise, NW Calgary
Free to explore
You are invited to the Annual Blueridge Arts Walk featuring 12 different artists. You will have the opportunity to see a large variety of work and meet all the artists as well as purchase something if you so desire. Be sure to check it out!
wandarottenfusser.ca
High Park Party
August 10, 2024, 1 – 7pm
High Park (Level 6, 340 10 Ave. SW)
Free to attend
Join BUMP on the High Park rooftop for the 2024 BUMP High Park Party! Experience this vibrant urban space as five talented graffiti artists create live murals, all set to the beats of the local DJ’s along with a special open decks segment, an art workshop and much more!
yycbump.ca
Art in the Garden
August 10 & 11, 2024, 10am – 4pm
3443 Kerrypark Rd. SW
Free to explore
The 15th Annual Art in the Garden Show and Sale features original framed and unframed paintings in many mediums and styles, art cards, matted prints and stained glass. Come out and enjoy a day of art and the beautiful gardens with some of the artists in attendance!
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Marda Gras Street Festival
August 11, 2024, 10am – 5pm
33 Ave. SW (Between 19 & 22 St. SW)
Free to explore
Marda Gras is a free family-friendly event in the heart of Marda Loop and the longest running street festival in Calgary. Take part in a pedestrian friendly, car-free day with your friends and family – shopping local and reconnecting with the community.
visitmardaloop.com
Summer Cinema Club
August 12, 2024, 7 – 9:30pm
Calgary Society of Independent Filmmakers (100, 1725 – 10 Ave. SW)
Free to attend
The fifth week of Summer Cinema Club is subtitled Challenging the Norm. Watch a film and then CSIF’s Kyle Marshall will lead a discussion on how queer cinema gained prominence in the early 2000s which expanded the types of themes that were explored in movies.
csif.org
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