8 things to do in Calgary this week (September 16-20)
Another weekend is over, which means we’ve got another load of things to do in Calgary this upcoming week. Food festivals, weird festivals, a world-class concert, and a circus- sounds pretty good, doesn’t it?
Here are 8 of the very best things to do in Calgary this week.
Stephen Ave Live
So we know, we just told you about everything you’ve gotta do on Stephen Ave… but we ain’t done yet! The Calgary Downtown Association is bringing live street performances to Calgarians through their new Stephen Avenue Live program.
When: Weekdays from 11:00am–1:45pm and 3:00pm–5:30pm until September 20
Where: Stephen Ave
Cost: Free
Prairie Grid Dinner Series
Chefs from Lulu Bar (Katelin Bland), Yellow Door Bistro (Scott Reddekopp), and a few other top-notch western Canadian restaurants are putting on this third-annual pop-up restaurant highlighting prairie food.
When: Thursday, September 19
Where: Gasoline Alley Museum, Heritage Park
Cost: $145+
Oktoberfest Beer Fest at Shawnessy
Oktoberfest is about to kick off for real, so get the world’s biggest drinking party started with a night full of tasty sampling. Expect local brews, plenty of German and European offerings, and tons of fun.
When: Thursday, September 19
Where: Shawnessy Co-op
Cost: $10
Calgary Clown Fest
Ah, the Art of Clowning. Just in time for spooky season comes this laugh-filled festival. Forget Pennywise, peeps, these clowns are here to show you a good time.
When: Wednesday, September 18 – Saturday, September 21
Where: Pumphouse Theatre, 2140 Pumphouse Avenue SW
Cost: $15-$35
Lunch it Up at Joyce on 4th
Shout out to @joyceon4th_yyc for bringing us a killer $12 Express Lunch Monday – Friday with 7 different meals to choose from! Take your pick from options like Chicken Caesar Salad, Buffalo Chick Wrap, The Royale with Cheese Burger and so much more!
When: Monday thru Friday at Lunch Hour
Where: Joyce on 4th
Cost: $12
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Ping Pong for a Purpose
This charity tournament is only in its 4th year but is already a can’t-miss event. For every dollar donated the Calgary Food Bank is able to purchase around $5 worth of food for Calgarians in need. This is a popular ticket, so bring your wallet and an appetite for great times.
When: Thursday, September 19
Where: Local 522, 522 6 Ave SW
Cost: $50
Calgary Fall Home Show
Own a home? Want a home? Enjoy imagining you could possibly one day maybe think about buying a home? No matter where you’re at in life, the Calgary Home Show definitely has some items, speakers, or events you’ll enjoy.
When: Thursday, September 19 – Sunday, September 22
Where: BMO Centre
Cost: Adult $16; Senior $13; Kids under 12 get in free
Eric Church
If you don’t shed a single tear every time you hear Springsteen, we don’t know if we can be friends. For the rest of us soft country folk, Eric Church’s concert will be a magical twangy time. Actually, he’s playing back-to-back nights, so you can jam out twice with this legend.
When: Friday, September 20 & Saturday, September 21
Where: Scotiabank Saddledome
Cost: $63-$391
There you have it, folks! Now get out there and enjoy all of the awesome things to do in Calgary this week!
