8 things to do in Calgary this week (August 19-23)

Just because the summer is winding down doesn’t mean there aren’t great things to do in and around Calgary. With our guide for things to do in Calgary this week, you can catch a concert, hit up a food festival, take in some world-class fireworks, and much more. Whatever you do, don’t waste these final sunny weeks.

Here are 8 of the very best things to do in Calgary this week.

Summer Feast

Calgary’s fave foodie festival is back for another year! Experience 10 days of culinary indulgence and dine for less at some of Calgary’s top chef-driven restaurants. Taste delicious culinary creations and take your pick between lunch or dinner prix fixe offerings from $25-$65!

When: Now until Sunday, August 25
Where: Check out the Summer Feast website to view all participating restaurants

Shake, Stir and Strainbow

Leading up to Calgary Pride 2019, a bunch of restaurants have joined in on this boozy fundraiser. Partial proceeds from each signature cocktail sold will go to the Skipping Stone Foundation, which aims to support and empower transgender youth and their families.

When: Now until September 2
Where: Restaurants around Calgary

Sub Rosa Summer Drag: Pride Edition

Relive the 90s & 2000s with Sub Rosa for their Summer Drag Show: Pride Edition! The performers for the evening are Calgary’s top drag queens, Your Holy Trinity: Perla Coddington, Abeiya Miraj, and Stephanie Prince. A portion of the evening’s proceeds are being donated to HIV Community Link and Calgary Pride.

When: Thursday, August 22 @ 8:30pm
Where: 200 8 Ave SW

Globalfest

*Cue Katy Perry’s ‘Firework’* Calgary you’re our firework! (Sorry, that joke was painful.) GlobalFest is back for its 2019 rendition of Alberta’s most explosive festival! Don’t miss it, or else we’ll keep torturing you with dad puns.

When: Thursday, August 15 – Thursday, August 22
Where: Elliston Park– 1827 68 St SE

Hucci

How might we describe Hucci? One way is to say that he is amongst the most aggressive of the EDM trap genre producers. So if you’re looking to dip your toes into that, head to Commonwealth on Thursday. Plus, free admission before 10:30 PM!

When: Thursday, August 22
Where: Commonwealth

Captain’s Cruises

Take a scenic summer cruise on the historical S.S. Moyie Paddlewheeler for a rare opportunity to ride on the only boat of this kind in Calgary.

When: Now until Thursday, August 29
Where: 84 Heritage Park
Cost: $74.95

Cirque du Soleil: Luzia

Enjoy a ‘waking dream of Mexico’, and head down to the newest Cirque du Soleil to grace Calgary. Hoop diving, weird water tricks… you know, classic circus stuff, but at the highest possible level.

When: Now until September 22
Where: Under the Big Top, Stampede Park (Lot #6)
Cost: Starting at $49

Cross off your summer bucket list

We don’t mean to be Debbie-downers, but summer is technically nearing its end. That being said, there are plenty of awesome things to do in and around the city that we think you should be taking advantage of ASAP. So, with that in mind, you can check out our recommendations of late-summer activities that you have to do in or near Calgary. Enjoy!

And there you have it Calgary! The best things to do this week in the city. If you need us, finding us freaking out over Cirque du Soleil acts then watching some crazy fireworks displays.