8 things to do this week in Calgary (July 15 – 19)
Hey, Calgary. Are you alive? 10 days of alternating drunk/hangover is rough on the body. We hope you had the best Stampede, and that this week takes it a lil easier on the old self. We picked out 8 awesome things to do in Calgary this week so you can distract yourself from the sadness of packing up the cowboy boots. Until next year… yahoo…
THE GUILD’S STAMPEDE MENU
Squeeze one more day out of your Stampede with a Smoker Feature menu! Once it’s gone, it’s gone, so get it while it’s not gone.
When: Monday, July 15
Where: The Guild, 200 8 Ave SW
CALGARY’S FIRST INDOOR SKYDIVING SPOT
Want to feel the rush of jumping out of a plane? But without the literal jumping out of a plane part? You’re in the right place. Actually, you’re close to the right place because iFly Indoor Skydiving is opening this July at Deerfoot City. Get all the wind in your face with zero of the fear of accidental death or dismemberment!
When: Bookings now open
Where: 901 64 Ave NE
Cost: Starts at $59.95
DEERFOOT CITY FARMER’S MARKET
In Deerfoot City’s new outdoor Boulevard street, discover over 40 vendors with locally grown and made goods, plus prizes, samples and more!
When: Tuesday, July 16
Where: 901 64 Ave NE
Time: 3:30 PM– 7 PM
C-SQUARE MARKET
Stop by this wicked summer market for amazing local vendors. Everything from produce, bread, pastries, art, fashion, and way more! Nothing like some casual Tuesday shopping, right?
When: Tuesday, July 16
Where: Celebration Square, 7 Ave SE
Time: 10 AM- 4 PM
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: Runs throughout the month
Where: The Glenbow Museum, 130 9 Ave SE
Cost: $11.00 – $18.00
COCKTAILS AND CAVE
Take everything we just said, and add in a special cocktail experience. Sugar Water Bar will be mixing up concoctions inspired by the Nick Cave: Feat exhibit. Also, you’ll ge tto learn a bit about what goes into a bespoke cocktail.
When: Thursday, July 18
Where: The Glenbow Museum, 130 9 Ave SE
Time: 7 PM- 9 PM
Cost: $65
YOGA SOCIAL WITH LULULEMON
Join the Lemons as they kick off their summer yoga series, the Yoga Social! Practice outdoors, enjoy a treat and some social time after, and realize your toes were always touchable if you just tried hard enough.
When: Thursday, July 18
Where: cSPACE King Edward, 1721 29 Ave SW
Time: 6 PM- 8 PM
Cost: Free
FIESTAVAL LATIN FEST
We love a good time, and Fiestaval is definitely that! Come out for a massive outdoor marketplace, outdoor dance classes, food trucks, and more!
When: Friday, July 19
Where: Olympic Plaza– 228 8th Avenue SE
Time to get back into normal life with 8 rad things to do this week in Calgary! See you out there enjoying the sunshine, pals.
