12 Things To Do At Home And Around Calgary This Week (July 20-24)
Well hey there, folks! We see you’ve survived the weekend. Congratulations! We’ve got a lot going on in the next few days, so we hope you’re well-rested and ready! Unlock your phone, or grab a pen if you’re old-school because we’re about to fill out your calendar! Here are 12 exciting things happening this week in Calgary!
TAKE A RELAXING EVENING YOGA CLASS OUTDOORS
Cover yourself head to toe with some bug spray, Downward dog into some grass, and inhale some fresh evening air. This distance friendly yoga class will accommodate up to 12 people and might get rid of some of that stress you’ve collected in your shoulders over the last few months.
When: Tuesday, July 21st
Where:15979 Bow Bottom Trl SE, Calgary
Time: 7 pm – 9 pm
Cost: $10
VISIT THE FARMERS’ MARKET IN HILLHURST
Shop around, get some fresh air, and support local by browsing the vendors at this season’s Hillhurst Sunnyside Farmer’s Market! For those who are ready to go out and resume everyday life, they’ve taken the necessary precautions to keep you all as safe as possible. They’ve even exclusively given the 60+ crowd their own hours!
When: Every Wednesday
Where: 1320 5 Avenue NW, Calgary
Time: 2:30 pm- 7 pm
Cost: Free
DINE UNDER THE STARS AT BOW VALLEY RANCHE
This week, take a culinary trip to France with this season’s Al Fresco Dome Dining series! Each dome can seat up to 6 guests and there are two seating times available every night! We have a sneaky suspicion that this will sell out quickly so head to their website to book your tastebud trip ASAP!
When: Until Sunday, August 2nd
Where: 15979 Bow Bottom Trail SE, Calgary AB
Time: 6:30 pm and 9 pm
Cost: $97+
GRAB A PATIO BEER WITH YOUR FURRY FRIEND
After months of being together 24-7, some of you might have a bit of mutual separation anxiety from your pets. Without them, we may have lost our minds back in May, but they kept us grounded and responsible. This week, to say thank you for the constant companionship and snuggles throughout quarantine, why not take your doggo out for a night on the town?
When: Anytime
Where: See locations here
Time: Anytime
Cost: Free +
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CHECK OUT THE #YYCBLOCKPARTY MURAL AT DEERFOOT CITY
PARK and Deerfoot City have partnered for the first time ever to launch #YYCBlockParty! This contemporary mural has incorporated the art of 5 creatively diverse artists from right here in Calgary and will not only act as extended patio space but also as a place where shoppers can sit, take photos and play outdoor lawn games.
Where: 901 64 Avenue, NE, Calgary
When: Until Tuesday, September 26th
Time: Anytime
Cost: Free
ENJOY DINNER, DRAG, AND DANCING AT THE PRIDE PUB
Enjoy a fabulous three-course meal, an unbelievable drag show, and a drink or two at this Friday’s Classi-Queens dinner show. Bring your best friend, a parent or a sibling and laugh, clap and eat your way into Saturday morning! This entire event is safe, memorable, and delicious, so do not miss it!
When: Friday, July 24th
Where: 1006 11 Ave SW, Calgary
Time: 6 pm
Cost: $50
TAKE A LIL’ TRIP
This weekend, get out there for a few hours and see or do something different! We hope you’ve got a killer playlist, folks because we’re taking a drive! Fuel up, grab some road snacks, and check out one of our favourite spots just outside of Calgary listed in the link above!
When: Anytime
Where: See locations here
Time: Anytime
Cost: Free +
SOB YOUR WAY TO THE END OF THEATRE CALGARY’S ROMEO AND JULIET
Wind down and tear up all in the comfort of your own home! Shakespeare by the Bow is one of Calgary’s favourite summer park activities, but unfortunately, because of the virus, we won’t be able to hit Princes Island while we watch. Instead, tune in online! It’s a July tradition!
When: Wednesday, July 22nd
Where: Online here
Time: 7 pm
Cost: Free
CALGARY FOLK FEST AT HOME
This week, ATB Financial, Enmax and Big Rock present the Calgary folk festival at home! 18 artists from around the globe will perform from their living rooms, their studios in an effort to keep live music alive in quarantine. Pitch a tarp in your backyard, grab a beer and kickback. It’ll be just like old times.
When: Thursday, July 23rd – 26th
Where: Online here
Time: 7 pm
Cost: Pay what you can
FEEL LIKE A KID AGAIN AT TELUS SPARKS 18+ CAMP FEEL GOOD
Ahh. There’s nothing like a good story being told around a bonfire amongst friends. This Thursday, get that summer camp feeling back when you check out Telus Spark for their nostalgia-inducing adult night. Grab a bite to eat, have a drink, make crafts and learn a thing or two on your way.
When: Thursday, July 23rd
Where: 220 St. George’s Drive NE, Calgary
Time: 7 pm
Cost: $20
BUMP, SLIDE AND SPIN THROUGH CALAWAY PARK
Gravol, sunscreen, and comfortable shoes at the ready, Calgary! Calaway Park is officially open for the 2020 season! These guys have taken a ton of precautions, like timed entry, an attentive cleaning staff, a mandatory health questionnaire, and more to make sure everyone is safe!
When: Until Monday, August, 31st
Where: 245033 Range Road 33, Calgary
Time: 10 am – 5 pm
Cost: $41.95+
CATCH COMET NEOWISE CLOSEST TO EARTH
Telescopes at the ready, fellow stargazers. This Thursday, we’ll be able to see Comet NEOWISE, the brightest the earth has seen in over 20-years, bright and burning as it passes earth on at it’s the closest point throughout its half month journey. See it without a telescope or in HD through a pair of spacey specs. You won’t want to miss it!
When: Thursday, July 23rd
Where: Look up!
Time: After Sunset
Cost: Free
How’s that day planner looking, friends? We told you there was a whole lot to do in Calgary this weekend! Have a great one, YYC. Remember to be safe out there!
