Free This Week
Pancakes and outdoor concerts signal the start of summer
- Price: Free
With the Calgary Stampede just around the corner, the free offerings for the week have a distinct western feel. But if bluegrass and pancakes aren’t your thing, why not hit up a graphic novel launch or an organ concert?
Here’s what’s on our calendar:
ProArts Presents Valerie Hall
July 4, 2018, 12:10 – 12:50pm
Cathedral Church of the Redeemer (604 1st St. SE)
Free
Part of the 2018 Calgary Organ Festival, hear some of the finest Canadian works written for voice and organ as Valerie Hall (organ) and Kerry-Anne Kutz (soprano) serve up an entertaining lunch-hour concert.
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Music in the Plaza
July 4, 2018, 6:00 – 8:00pm
Heritage Town Square, Heritage Park Historical Village (1900 Heritage Dr. SW)
Free
Heritage Park’s free summer concert series, Music in the Plaza, returns for a seventh season of spectacular live music. Supported by the RBC Foundation, it all kicks off with The Bugs. More than just a bluegrass band, The Bugs turn their talent to any number of genres—part country, part folk, all energy and enthusiasm.
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Sunnyside Salsa Wednesdays
July 4, 2018, 7:00 – 9:00pm
containR Art Park (1020 2nd Ave. NW)
Free
Running throughout the summer, join Free Spirit Dance and Studio Creole as they bring a tropical mix of salsa, timba, samba, and more to your midweek.
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First Flip Stampede Breakfast
July 5, 2018, 7:30 – 10:30am
Stephen Avenue Walk outside the TELUS Convention Centre (Between Centre St. & 1st St. SE)
Free
It’s time for a little boot scootin’ boogie, Calgary! Tourism Calgary, Calgary Arts Development, TELUS Convention Centre, Calgary Economic Development, and Downtown Association are proud to host the 2018 First Flip Stampede Breakfast. With delicious pancakes and live entertainment, it’s the perfect way to kickstart your Stampede.
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Mini Masters
July 5, 2018, 11:00 – 11:45am
Esker Foundation (1011 9th Ave. SE)
Free, registration essential
Calling Calgary’s newest contemporaries! Join the Esker Foundation on the first Thursday of every month for a hands-on art class. Parents and guardians are invited to bring their little ones, ages two to five, to explore art making in this fun and social program. All are welcome to participate, just dress for mess.
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Free First Thursday Night
July 5, 2018, 5:00 – 9:00pm
Glenbow (130 9th Ave. SE)
Free
With a new season of exhibits, don’t miss this month’s Free First Thursday Night at Glenbow. The museum is committed to expanding the reach and impact of art and culture in our community, and this monthly offering is a great way to do that! So, swing by and explore.
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FRANK
July 5, 2018, 7:00 – 9:00pm
Shelf Life Books (1302 4th St. SW)
Free
Moderated by Alexander Finbow, celebrate the Calgary launch of Ben Rankel’s graphic novel, FRANK. A historical murder mystery, Eve Lee seeks to find out what really happened to her missing lover during the Frank Slide, one of Canada’s deadliest natural disasters.
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Bring the Baby Art Tour
July 6, 2018, 12:00pm
Esker Foundation (1011 9th Ave. SE)
Free, registration recommended
A relaxed, social tour, bring your baby to the Esker Foundation and have tot-friendly fun while discussing the exhibitions.
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Stampede Farmers’ Market
July 6, 2018, 3:00 – 7:00pm
Robert McClure United Church (5510 26th Ave. NE)
Free
With a Stampede-themed market, head to the Robert McClure Farmers’ Market to find a selfie station, stick horse races, and a bubble blowing contest. Live entertainment includes music from the RunMUCs band.
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Diagnosis Werewolf (Part One)
July 6, 2018, 7:00 – 10:00pm
The Dandy Brewing Company (2003 11th St. SE)
Free
A comic launch for Jacqueline Huskisson’s new work Diagnosis Werewolf (Part One), this evening celebrates the piece created during The Dandy Brewery Company’s Artist in Residence program.
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Artist-Run Pancake Breakfast
July 7, 2018, 9:30 – 11:30am
Ruberto Ostberg Gallery (2108 18th St. NW)
Free
An annual juried exhibition with the intended purpose of connecting artists to each other and to the greater community, celebrate the closing of Connections 2018 at the gallery’s annual artist-run pancake breakfast. Come by for pancakes, enjoy a live musical performance by Shona Rae and the Voodoo Hand, and take in a fantastic exhibition.
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Stampede on 17th
July 7, 2018, 10:00am – 4:00pm
Tomkins Park (820 17th Ave. SW)
Free
Hosted by the 17th Ave Retail & Entertainment District BIA, swing on down to Tomkins Park for a pancake breakfast for the first 500 people alongside live music, dance performances, games plus much, much more. Try your luck with the mechanical bull or square dance with this Saturday’s special guests, Project Dance Calgary, and its all-day free open-air dance concert.
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10-Minute Plays for Jane’s Walk – Summer Edition
July 7, 2018, 1:00 – 2:00pm
Meet at the Horse Statue at 8th Ave. & Centre St.
Free
After its successful turn at Jane’s Walk, these 10-minute plays return for the summer. With several performers reprising the work they created and performed this past May as well as two new performing groups, three plays are performed each day in succession along Stephen Avenue.
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Movie Night in the Square
July 7, 2018, 6:00 – 9:00pm
Fluor Rope Square, Olympic Plaza (228 8th Ave. SE)
Free
With live entertainment, food trucks, and a family-friendly western film, join the Calgary Stampede Downtown Attractions Committee for a screening of The Magnificent Seven. Swing by early as The Travelling Mabels perform ahead of the 7:00pm film. Guests are encouraged to bring their own chairs.
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Fluor Rope Square
July 7, 9 – 14, 2018, 8:15am – 12:00pm
Fluor Rope Square, Olympic Plaza (228 8th Ave. SE)
Free
Hosted by the Calgary Stampede Downtown Attractions Committee, this piece of Stampede heaven is located right in the heart of downtown. Every day starts with a bacon pancake served hot off a chuckwagon or smokie and includes tons of free entertainment including the Fluor Great Western Flapjack Flip, Lammle’s World Champion Hat Stomp Competition, square dancing, horse drawn rig rides, and the First Nations Parade.
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Calgary Parking Authority’s Stampede Breakfast
July 10, 2018, 7:00 – 9:00am
Calgary Parking Authority Office (620 9th Ave. SW)
Free
Celebrate Calgary Parking Authority’s 50th birthday with this Stampede breakfast of food, free parking, and more.
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Sunnyside Open Stage Tuesdays
July 10, 2018, 6:00 – 9:00pm
containR Art Park (1020 2nd Ave. NW)
Free
Every Tuesday throughout the summer, head to #SOSTuesdays for the Sunnyside Open Stage hosted by Eugene Saunders and guests! Swing by to support local talent or share something yourself.
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