Downtown Calgary Events for Week of June 23rd, 2014

Canada Day in Downtown Calgary

Tuesday, July 1st - There are a number of great events happening on Canada Day being presented by Downtown Calgary.

The Canadian Artists for the Poor will be on Stephen Avenue from 10am to 5pm exhibiting Canadian art. The artists will join our regular selection of Stephen Avenue vendors including food, arts/crafts, sunglasses, fresh fruit and more.

The #IAMDOWNTOWN Stephen Avenue Summer Stage will be hosting live music from 11am to 5:30pm on the 300 west block of Stephen Avenue, near the corner of 8th avenue and 3rd street SW. The stage will be situated by the famous ‘Trees’ sculptures that live between the CORE shopping centre and Banker’s Hall.

Located at Olympic Plaza is the Downtown Calgary Family Experience featuring the Biggest Birthday Party Ever. Between 10am and 4pm you are invited to join us at Olympic Plaza for a range of FREE activities and events. From toddlers to teens, there is an event for everyone! Even adults can join in on the fun, or just relax in the shade or on one of our #IAMDOWNTOWN picnic blankets.

Is your birthday on July 1st? Bring some proof down to Olympic Plaza and you’ll be granted access to the BIP tent (birthday important person) which gives you exclusive access to a free prize raffle, candy buffet, and a free birthday t-shirt to commemorate the day. Stop by at 12:30pm where we’ll cut the cake and sing happy birthday to everyone who shares their birthday with our fair nation.

It’s all a part of the Canada Day Family Experience at Olympic Plaza and it’s all FREE.

Need a place to park? Learn more about the FREE parking promotion being offered by the Calgary Parking Authority.

Art on the Rocks

Thursday, June 26th - Enjoy a special adult-oriented night at the Glenbow museum. Get inspired by our feature exhibitions and then enjoy a glass of wine and our guest DJ as you try your hand at portraiture. Call 403.268.4110 for tickets ($20)

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Rigoletto - Verdi’s masterpiece

Saturday, June 28th - The Calgary Concert Opera Company and Opera by Request present: Rigoletto, Verdi’s masterpiece at Knox United Church at 7pm. Tickets $25 purchase online or at the door (cash only at the door please) - for tickets call 403-617-3554.

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Shakespeare by the Bow

Opens Wednesday, June 25th - Spend a summer’s evening in Prince’s Island Park and laugh at one of Shakespeare’s silliest plays. When two sets of twins, separated at birth, find themselves in the same city, a series of wild mishaps ensue! Starring a company of Alberta’s up-and-coming actors, every performance is pay-what-you-will.

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