Category: Feature

5 Must-Do Events in Calgary This Weekend (July 18–20, 2025)

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. OMATSURI – Calgary Japanese Festival  July 19–20 Step into a colourful celebration of Japanese culture — with traditional dance, martial arts demos, hands-on crafts, and mouthwatering vendors serving yakitori, […]

Terminus Festival 2025: The Darker & Louder Return to Calgary

Terminus Festival is back to torch Calgary’s summer with four days of pounding beats, goth-glam, and sweat-slicked underground vibes. From July 24–27, 2025, Dickens will transform into a darkwave sanctuary for misfits, music nerds, and leather-clad dancers who know that synth is religion. Headliners? Oh, just industrial royalty. Front Line Assembly is dropping a special […]

Cold Garden’s Limber Open: Calgary’s Disc Golf Bash

If you think disc golf is all polite claps and casual strolls, think again. Cold Garden’s Limber Open 2025 is rolling into Calgary this July 19–20 like the rowdiest family reunion you actually want to attend. Presented by MVP Disc Sports, this PDGA B/C-tier event is part of the Cold Garden Cup Tour—and it’s not […]

Five things to do in Calgary for the final Stampede weekend

Y’all, it’s the final weekend of Calgary Stampede—and if you’re not ready to hang up your boots yet, you’re in luck. We’ve rounded up 6 amazing events that will keep your weekend packed with music, markets, and family fun. Whether you want to dance until dawn, hunt for artisan treasures, or meet your kid’s favourite […]

The 4 Most Intimate Stampede Music Venues in Calgary’s Inner City That’ll Make You Feel Like a VIP

Forget the massive beer tents and rowdy midway crowds. If you know, you know: the real magic of Calgary Stampede lives in the gritty, cozy, sweat-on-the-walls music spots where you’re practically on stage with the band. This Stampede, skip the mechanical bull (or, let’s be honest, do that first) and then make sure to hit […]

Dave’s Hot Chicken Heats Up Calgary: Inside the City’s New Fried Chicken Obsession

Dave’s Hot Chicken started in 2017 in an East Hollywood parking lot and blew up thanks to its spicy, ultra-crispy chicken. Backed by Drake (yes, that Drake), it expanded to Canada via Toronto, and now Calgary opened its first location in East Hills on July 4. The vibe is cool and gritty with graffiti walls […]

This historic Calgary theatre is playing classic movies all summer

Your couch is great. But does it have velvet curtains, custom cocktails, and an ice-cold A/C that makes you forget it’s 30° outside? Didn’t think so. This July and August, The GRAND is throwing open its doors for the Summer Film Series — a throwback to the classics you think you’ve seen enough times (spoiler: […]

These Farmers’ Markets in Calgary Will Make You Want to Bring a Tote Bag Everywhere

We’re not saying Calgary is the farmers’ market capital of Canada… but we’re also not not saying it. If you’re on the hunt for juicy produce, handcrafted sourdough, grass-fed everything, and vibes as fresh as the carrots, you’re in for a treat. Whether you’re a seasoned tote-bag warrior or a curious weekend browser, these Calgary […]

5 Totally Unmissable Things To Do in Calgary This Weekend (June 27–29)

So, you’ve made it to the weekend—congrats! Whether you’re itching for a night out, craving something artsy, or just looking for a new way to say “I’m fun and spontaneous,” we’ve got you covered. Calgary is bursting with wild shows, rooftop parties, crafty vibes, and fishy adventures (seriously). Here are 5 things you absolutely need […]

The Story of an Irish Artisan Butcher Abroad

When you step into this Irish artisan butcher’s domain, you’re not just buying meat—you’re buying heritage. And perhaps nowhere is that more evident than in his unapologetically traditional, pre-packaged Irish breakfasts, handmade sausages, and authentic black and white puddings. It’s not a nod to home—it is home, vacuum-sealed and ready for the pan. Website Instagram […]