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Wednesday's got comedy, music festivals kicking off, and a solid soccer match this weekend.
One comedy show, then home or explore the quieter spots—it's a work night.
Music festival all weekend, comedy festival Fri-Sat, sports on Sat afternoon, plus a LOTR concert.
Parks are always free; music festival and comedy festival likely have free RSVP options.
Comedy, live music, Queen tribute, and a solid restaurant pair up for Friday or Saturday.
Sports on Sat, music festival all weekend, plus parks perfect for daytime family time.
Clear 17°C Wed—great for a walk. Parks are solid any day this stretch.
Friday late-night rap, plus comedy festival into early morning—after 22:00 kicks off Fri.
Real-time screens rolling out across Calgary Transit's 1,000-plus buses starting October; major route changes take effect Monday.
Former UCP and NDP premiers co-chair Canadian Chamber of Commerce push to settle independence question before October referendum.
Suspect, believed to frequent Forest Lawn, is described as 16-24 years old; fire caused $50,000 damage on July 18.
After failed negotiations, 50% tariffs on everything from hockey equipment to smartphones took effect Saturday. Canada is matching them.
The Beach Boys headline Monday night, while Queen's tribute act and the Great Outdoors Comedy Festival bookend the weekend—clear skies Tuesday make it prime time to explore the city beyond the stage.
Read the feature →New drinks include Iced Pumpkin Cream Shaken Espresso, Iced Pumpkin Cream Matcha, and Pumpkin Spice Chai, alongside returning seasonal favourites.
Three oil-and-gas professionals bought the Indian restaurant in 2024 to keep its 1988 recipes and community role alive.
Starting today, locations across Canada feature flavors from Australia, Spain, France, Japan and Sweden—including stroopwafel McFlurry and pulled-pork sandwiches.
Front Row Centre Players and Full Circle Productions lead Calgary's community theatre honours, held Saturday at MacEwan Hall.
The non-profit's Surreal in the Suburbs series brings live jazz accompaniment and short films to south and north Calgary YMCAs, reaching audiences in Okotoks, Airdrie, and beyond.
The period piece directed by Andrew Haigh stars Fred Hechinger and Kit Connor. The 11-day festival screens approximately 200 films.
People asking about moving to Mahogany are getting honest takes on the SE lake neighbourhood—what the amenities are like for teens and seniors, how traffic flows, what makes the area stand out. If you're considering the jump, the thread's worth reading.
Fiat lovers are planning a caravan Saturday, Aug. 31 starting at 7pm. Meet at Weaselhead parking lot in North Glenmore Park, cruise the grounds, then head to Bragg Creek for tiramisu and gelato. Come for the cars, the drive, or just the dessert.
Globalfest relocated to Spruce Meadows this year and people are hunting for the best free spots to catch the fireworks and drone show from outside the venue. Where's the move best for watching from across the property?
Reddit's asking where to find Calgary's best Masala Dosa with a side of Gobi Manchurian. Worth checking the thread for local recs.
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