8 things to do this week in Calgary (July 29 – August 2)
It’s midsummer, and our midsummer night’s dream is doing all the cool things to do in Calgary this week and then calling off work the next day to drink wine and eat cheese in the park. Wanna join? We’ve rounded up all the events, shows, and fests in the city this week so we can end July on a wicked note.
Here are 8 of the best things to do in Calgary this week!
Deerfoot City’s Summer Recess
School’s out for summer! Join Deerfoot City on the patio every Thursday for lawn games, sidewalk chalk, bubbles, complimentary treats, and summer DJ vibes!
When: Thursday, August 1 @ 1pm–4pm
Where: 901 64 Ave NE
Cost: Free!
Shakespeare By The Bow
What goes with a picnic and sunny afternoon in one of Calgary’s fave places? Shakespeare by the Bow! Soak up the scenery during Theatre Calgary’s annual outdoor production.
Where: Prince’s Island Park– 698 Eau Claire Ave SW
When: Wednesday, July 31; Thursday, August 1; Friday, August 2
Nick Cave: Feat. Exhibit
The newest exhibit to grace The Glenbow Museum, the Nick Cave: Feat. exhibit features the artist’s signature Soundsuits as well as sculpture, video and installation works. Nick Cave, often referred to as a “messenger” is interested in connecting people and ideas. Through Nick Cave’s brilliantly colourfully and politically charged art, he seeks to transform anger and despair into love, action, and possibility.
When: Visit anytime this week
Where: The Glenbow Museum
Cost: $11.00 – $18.00
Def Leppard
Pour Some Sugar On Me is forever our go-to stripper anthem. Is it weird that we have a go-to stripper anthem? Maybe. But we have no regrets and we’re definitely hitting this concert this month, you should too.
When: Wednesday, July 31
Where: Scotiabank Saddledome
Summer Farm Days at Calgary Corn Maze & Fun Farm
Our 3 favourite F’s: farm animals, fun and ftrain rides. Okay, so the last one doesn’t exactly go, but we’re still pretty jazzed about this excuse to play hooky.
When: Tuesday, July 30
Where: Calgary Corn Maze & Fun Farm- 284022 Township Road 224
Salsa On The Street 2019
Can’t dance? Tequila and SOTS fest think you can. Salsa On The Street is a casual weekly opportunity for people to get together and dance salsa, so pop by for DJs and a chance to tweak your skillz!
When: Friday, August 2 @ 6pm–9pm
Where: 100 Stephen Ave SE
Meditation in the City
Need some more zen in your life? Meditation in the City can help. Their guided meditation incorporates painting and music to encourage mindfulness, so you’ll leave looking like the sunglasses emoji in no time. 😎
When: Monday, July 29 @ 7pm
Where: The Village: Brentwood’s Lifestyle Centre- 4039 Brentwood Road NW
Calgary International Blues Festival
Let’s get bluesy, people. This fest features a full week of Blues workshops, concerts and special events plus nonstop live tunes!
When: Monday, July 29 – Sunday, August 4
Where: Shaw Millennium Park
Concerts, meditation, lawn games, quitting life to become a beach bum… ahhh. We love summer. Have fun with these great things to do in Calgary this week!
