Indigenous Art Walks
Join a unique guided Indigenous Art Walk featuring murals through three central neighbourhoods. With permission from Indigenous Artists, Zuc’min Guiding helps tell the narratives of their murals which make Calgary home to urban Indigenous peoples.
Where: Alexandra Centre in Inglewood
When: July 5, 8, 27 (noon to 2 p.m.)
The Honky Tonk Market
Saddle up for the ultimate Western outdoor market at Calgary’s Pixel Park! Bring your kids and your four-legged friends to enjoy this free market with local vendors, lively music, and plenty of fun for all ages.
Where: Pixel Park
When: July 6-7 (12-6 p.m.)
The Métis Stampede Festival
Join members of the Métis Nation within Alberta for a day of exciting performances, elders talk, jigging, artisan market, and voyageur games for all ages. Don’t miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the vibrant Métis community and learn more about their rich heritage.
Where: The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland
When: July 9
Calaway Comic Fest for Kids
Calling all superheroes! Dress up in your best family-friendly costume and be transported to the Calaway Comic Fest for Kids zone. With character meet and greets plus special activities each day, a whole new experience is waiting for you!
Where: Calaway Park
When: July 12-14
Rise: Run, Yoga, Meditate
Rise Run/Walk, Yoga, Meditate is a day bringing people together outside in nature for a run (or walk), an outdoor yoga experience, and a guided meditation with DJs on the main stage.
Where: Carburn Park
When: July 13
Cavalry FC Home Games
Cheer on Cavalry FC at two epic home game showdowns this month against York United and Hamilton Forge.
Where: ATCO Field at Spruce Meadows
When: July 13, 21
Calgary Stampeders Home Game
Cheer on the Calgary Stampeders as they take on the BC Lions in exciting head-to-head football action at McMahon Stadium. Kick-off is at 5:00 p.m.
Where: McMahon Stadium
When: July 21
CPKC LPGA Women’s Open
Celebrating its 50th anniversary at the historic Earl Grey Golf Club, the CPKC Women’s Open returns to Calgary from July 23-28. This LPGA Tour event features the top female golfers from around the world, competing for a $2.6 million USD purse, promising a week full of thrilling competition.
Where: Earl Grey Golf Club
When: July 23-28
Calgary Folk Music Festival
The 45th annual Calgary Folk Music Festival returns to Prince’s Island Park July 25-28. Check out folk music artists The Roots, Ben Howard, Cowboy Junkies, Booker T. Jones, Luna Li, Leith Ross, Wild Rivers, and Billie Marten! Enjoy this music lovers escape in the heart of the city.
Where: Prince’s Island Park
When: July 25-28
Showdown at Heritage Park: A Wild West Adventure
This family-friendly evening kicks off with a cowboy buffet and western entertainment. After dinner, step outside as a spectacular wild west gunfight erupts on Main Street. And, don’t forget to grab a treat at the Claresholm General Store! Showdown at Heritage Park is the perfect grand finale after a fun-filled day at the Historical Village.
Where: Heritage Park
When: July 12, 14, 19, 20, 21, 26, 28
Wordfest Presents Jessica Waite
Wordfest welcomes you to a conversation with Jessica Waite and her no-holds-barred, sometimes wry, always moving memoir, The Widow’s Guide to Dead Bastards. Tickets include an exclusive, in-depth conversation, hosted by Ali Bryan, as well as an audience Q & A and book signing.
Where: Memorial Park Library, 2nd Floor
When: July 30
Wordfest Presents Ann Powers
Rock out (thoughtfully) with legendary music critic Ann Powers and her new book about an Alberta-born icon: Traveling: On the Path of Joni Mitchell. The conversation, hosted by Wordfest's Creative Ringleader Shelley Youngblut, includes an audience Q & A and book signing, fuelled by Shelf Life Books.
Where: Memorial Park Library, 2nd Floor
When: July 31
Jubilations Calgary Presents Friends: A Parody with Ace Ventura
Jubilations Calgary invites you to the dinner theatre production Friends: A Parody With Ace Ventura. Enjoy uproarious laughter and the greatest hits of the “Friends” era, performed by some of Canada’s best singers.
Where: Jubilations Calgary
When: Until August 10
Immersive Disney Animation at Stampede Park
Bring the whole family and step into the art and legacy of Walt Disney Animation Studios and celebrate the music, artistry and animation from the creators of 'Frozen', 'The Little Mermaid', 'Big Hero 6', and many more!
Where: BMO Centre at Stampede Park
When: Until August 18
Rosebud Theatre presents Little Women: The Broadway Musical
Louisa May Alcott’s timeless story, Little Women, is brought to life in this glorious musical filled with personal discovery, heartache, and hope. Jo March weaves the story of her and her sisters, Meg, Beth, and Amy, and their adventures growing up in the wake of America’s Civil War.
Where: Rosebud Theatre
When: Until August 31
