8 Things To Do At Home And Around Calgary This Week (June 22-26)

Alright, alright, alright! Welcome to a brand new week, folks! The weekend is winding down, but that doesn’t mean the spirit of it has to! There is a ton going on this week that will keep you entertained and feeling productive. It’s going to be a good one! Here are just 8 of the things that you can do this week in Calgary or at home!

ENJOY THE CALGARY UNDERGROUND FILM FESTIVAL FROM YOUR COUCH

The 2020 Calgary Underground film festival is going digital! This year you can catch the best in independent cinema starting this right from your couch at home. Pop some popcorn and prepare yourselves, friends!

When: Monday, June 22nd – Sunday, June 28th
Time: 10 pm

GO CAMPING AT ONE OF CANADA’S NATIONAL PARKS

Attention Calgary’s outdoorsy, folk! You’ll able to pitch your tent in most National Parks starting this week! According to Parks Canada, people who had made reservations before COVID will be allowed to stay in their pre-purchased sites. Happy Summer!

When: Monday, June 22nd, 2020

CHECK OUT 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: Wednesday, June 24th
Where: 1320 5 Avenue NW, Calgary
Time: 2:30 pm- 7 pm

CRY YOUR WAY THROUGH THEATRE CALGARY’S ROMEO AND JULIET 

Theatre Calgary is taking the web! 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 enjoy the fresh air while we watch… unless you want to sit on your patio? That’s basically the same thing, right?

When: Wednesday, June 24th
Where: Online here
Time: 7 pm

LIVE FROM SPARK: FOSSILS AND DINOS

This week, Live from Telus Spark will be talking dinos! Tune into their Facebook feed this Wednesday for a Q & A with Alberta’s paleontologists!

When: Wednesday, June 245h
Where: Online here
Time: 1 pm
Cost: FREE

TAKE A COOKING CLASS WITH CALGARY’S BEST

With Brewery and the Beast’s Homeschool Series, foodies can get ultra creative in the kitchen and behind the bar. Every week the video series will feature festival alumni chefs and guest bartenders, who will take you step-by-step through creating cocktails and unique dishes via live stream.

When: Thursday, June 25th
Where: Online here
Time: 6 pm
Cost: $15

JAM WITH KOI

This week, Koi invites the public to bring their instruments, voices, and enthusiasm in an effort to bring music back to the streets of Calgary. We love a good jam sesh.

When: Thursday, June 25th
Where: 1011 1ST St SW # 100, Calgary
Time: 7 pm

GO SEE A MOVIE

Cineplex and Landmark have said that they will begin reopening theatres across the country, starting right here in Alberta on Friday, June 26th. This week, sink into some theatre popcorn and catch a pre-show at the theatre like old times.

When: Friday, June 26th

There you have it, friends! 8 things to do this week in Calgary or at home! Wowza it’s going to be a busy one. Enjoy yourselves out there and be safe!