Category: Feature

Paddles Up! Calgary’s Dragon Boat Festival Returns

The Return of a Summer Staple The beat of the drums is back. This August 9 and 10, Calgary’s beloved Sinopec Dragon Boat Race & Festival hits the water once again at North Glenmore Park. Celebrating its 33rd year, this storied event is more than just a race — it’s a full-blown cultural celebration. With […]

5 Great Things to Do in Calgary This Weekend

Calgary is buzzing with all kinds of energy this weekend. From classical elegance to high-energy street parties and karaoke showdowns, here’s what you absolutely can’t miss. Calgary International Blues Fest (July 31–Aug 3) 📍 The Confluence 🎟 Tickets available online & on-site Get ready to sway, stomp, and sing along. The 21st annual Blues Fest […]

Why Calgary Fringe Is the Wildest Show in Town

Fringe Vibes Only: No Rules, Just Theatre The Calgary Fringe Festival isn’t just a theatre fest — it’s an explosion of art, honesty, and unfiltered weirdness across downtown and Inglewood. Over 150 shows will run from August 1–9, giving you nine days to catch everything from a one-woman exploration of grief and painting (Oh Mother!) […]

Taste of Calgary: The Festival for Food & Fun Lovers

Eat Like You’re on a World Tour (Without Leaving the City) Welcome to Taste of Calgary, where the city’s vibrant food scene takes center stage in the most delicious way possible. Think of it like Coachella, but for your mouth — with dumplings, tacos, bubble tea, and BBQ replacing the mosh pit. You’ll get to […]

Calgary Bluesfest 2025: Four Days of Soul & Sound

Mark the Dates: This City’s About to Get Loud (in the Best Way) July 31 to August 3, the soul of the city slides into full swing as Calgary Bluesfest 2025 returns to heat up the summer. Anchored at The Confluence (formerly Fort Calgary), the festival delivers four straight days and nights of non-stop live […]

What to Do in Calgary This Weekend: July 25–27

Looking for plans that go beyond the usual brunch + errands combo? Whether you’re craving live music, moody dance floors, vintage cinema, or a puppy stampede (yes, really), Calgary’s weekend lineup is stacked. Here’s your hit list: Calgary Folk Fest: The Island Goes Electric 📍 Prince’s Island Park📅 July 24–27 Over 70 artists. Seven stages. […]

The Lion King Roars into Calgary

Pride Rock Rises at the Jubilee This summer, Calgary gets the mane event. From July 31 to August 17, the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium is hosting The Lion King, and yes — it’s as epic as you’ve heard. As the lights dim and Circle of Life thunders through the hall, the auditorium transforms into the […]

Calgary Goes to the Dogs (In the Best Way Possible)

The Dog Days Just Got Lit: Welcome to Pet-a-Palooza Hold onto your leashes, Calgary — Pet-a-Palooza is back, and it’s ready to throw down the most paws-itively unhinged celebration of canine chaos you’ve ever seen. July 25th and 26th, 8th Ave SE is going full fur-mode, as Day of the Dog takes over with a […]

Calgary Folk Fest 2025: 4 Days of Music in the Park

Calgary’s summer centerpiece is back—and it’s bringing the heat. From July 24–27, 2025, Prince’s Island Park turns into a mecca for music lovers, where camp chairs, cold drinks, and world-class sound collide. This isn’t just any local fest. With over 70 artists across four days, the Calgary Folk Music Festival isn’t afraid to get weird, […]

Calgary’s Fiestaval: Latino Culture, Food & Music

Get ready for one of Calgary’s most colourful weekends! Each year, the weekend after the Stampede, downtown comes alive with music, food, and dancing for Fiestaval, celebrating Latin American culture in all its vibrancy. This year’s festival runs July 18–20, 2025, in the beautiful, brand-new Eau Claire Plaza. Expect three full days of fun with […]