Free This Week
Celebrate the long weekend with these fantastic events
With the first long weekend of the summer looming large, if you’re staying in town be sure to check out these free events. There’s a chance to dive into Canada Day celebrations, lots of live music, and so much more, so you have no reason to stay home. Here’s what we’re hitting up this week.
ProArts presents Duo Solista
June 26, 2019, 12:10 – 12:50pm
Cathedral Church of the Redeemer (604 1st St. SE)
Free admission
Olga Kotova and Dmitry Nesterov have played together since the age of 17 and call themselves Duo Solista to reflect their dedication to being both solo artists and life partners. Hear them perform at this free lunch hour concert from ProArts.
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Mexifest
June 27, 2019, 12:00 – 1:00pm
Stephen Avenue (120 9th Ave. SW)
Free admission
The awesome performances continue on the Downtown Calgary Summer Stage and this week you can get a taste of Mexifest on your lunch break. It’s sure to be a sizzling showcase.
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Sissy Fit: A Queer Cabaret
June 28, 2019, 7:30pm
Engineered Air Theatre, Arts Commons (234 9th Ave. SE)
Free admission, registration required
An all-inclusive celebration of radical performances all in the name of harnessing the diversity, depth, and wild power of being queer, and being queer in Alberta, join Brett Dahl for this theatrical cabaret.
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Lucky Sonne
June 29, 2019, 6:00 – 8:00pm
Stephen Avenue (120 9th Ave. SW)
Free admission
Head to the Downtown Calgary Summer Stage this Saturday night for a performance by Lucky Sonne. With its unique northwestern alternative indie folk style, Lucky Sonne is a genuine underground Calgary band. Don’t miss this free concert in the heart of Stephen Ave.
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Hand Blown Glass Sale
June 29 & 30, 2019, 12:00 – 4:00pm
Bee Kingdom Glass (427 22nd Ave. NW)
Free admission
A great destination for free family activities, enjoy live glassblowing performances and explore this home studio full of playful, vibrant, one-of-a-kind, glass pieces.
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Canada Day
July 1, 2019
Various venues
Free admission
The City of Calgary has once again partnered with dozens of local cultural organizations to program a day filled with free, family-friendly events. Bursting with music, dance, art, and culture, the celebration includes an Indigenous Showcase on Prince’s Island Park and live music on the Tim Hortons Canada Day stage. It all wraps with a fantastic fireworks display.
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Canada Day Youth Showcase
10:00am – 6:00pm
King Eddy, National Music Centre (438 9th Ave. SE)
No cover
Bring live music fans of all ages to the King Eddy for a family-friendly bash in celebration of Canada’s 152nd birthday. The day includes a roster of local youth performing heart-exploding sets courtesy of Major Minor Music Project, Girls Rock Camp Calgary, and School of Rock Calgary.
kingeddy.ca
Celebrate Canada Day
July 1, 2019, 12:00 – 5:00pm
Central Library (800 3rd St. SE)
Free admission
Celebrate Canada Day at the library and recognize the many stories of Canada. Take part in special storytimes, crafts for all ages, Indigenous games and a tipi raising, and even a road hockey game. There’s even a Canadian film festival, musical performances, tours, and pop-up poetry.
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Lawn Chair Theatre
July 2, 2019, 6:00 – 8:00pm
Acadia School (9603 5th St. SE)
Free admission
Bring your lawn chair to enjoy great snacks and live entertainment for the entire family. With shows throughout the city this summer, it all kicks off in Acadia. This event is free and is open to all ages, registration is not required. Events are weather permitting and may be subject to change—call 311 if you’re curious if it’s a go.
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Sunnyside Open Stage Tuesdays
July 2, 2019, 6:00 – 9:00pm
containR Art Park (1020 2nd Ave. NW)
Free admission
Every Tuesday throughout the summer, head to #SOSTuesdays for the Sunnyside Open Stage, hosted each week by Eugene Saunders and guests! Swing by to support local talent or share something yourself.
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