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Taste of Calgary Festival

August is the month of festivals! It’s Calgary’s 19^th year of the most appetizing outdoor festival, Taste of Calgary. It is held at Eau Claire's festival plaza (Barclay Parade and 3rd Street SW) from August 13-16, 215. Admission is free and the taste sampling tickets are $1. each. You will have an arrangement of African, Indian, Italian, and Asian flavours. Over forty of Calgary’s restaurants and beverage companies will be preparing the cuisine.

In addition, entertainers will be playing live on the Main Stage, there will be interactive activities, as well as artisans throughout the festival all in which are local. http://www.visitcalgary.com/things-to-do/festivals/taste-calgary-

Source: Visit Calgary Website

First Flip Pancake Breakfast 215

The very first pancake breakfast of Stampede is on Thursday, July 2^nd from 7:3am to 1:3am. Get your cowboy and cowgirl gear on, and head down into the Stephen Avenue action.Breakfast will be served right outside of the Telus Convention Centre and it is complimentary. Let’s not waste any time getting into the Stampede Spirit! Yee-Haw! http://www.calgarydowntown.com/things/entertainment/event-details/93223-first-flip-pancake-breakfast-215

Source: Calgary YYC on Pinterest

215 Calgary International Beer Festival

Beerfest is rated as one of the top 2 beer festivals in the world, and it is returning to Stampede Park on May 1^st and 2^nd. Increase your beer knowledge in search for a new favourite by sampling more than 5 types of beer! There’s also food from over 4 of Calgary’s best pubs and restaurants. For all the event details, and to purchase tickets, check out: http://www.albertabeerfestivals.com/.

Source: Beerfest

Spring Sparktacular | Telus Spark

Hop on down to the Spring Sparktacular event at TELUS Spark on April third and fourth! Enjoy spring themed activities with the whole family, including Bunnybotville, dinosaur eggs from the Royal Tyrrell Museum, atrium actives and more. Plus, the Cococo Chocolatiers Easter bunny will be stopping by with some delicious treats! For all the details, visit: http://www.sparkscience.ca/events/special-events-2/spring-sparktacular/.

Source: Telus Spark

Rather than waiting patiently for spring’s first blooms, or lets be honest winter’s last snowfall, we propose welcoming the warmer season into your home immediately. You never know, a little interior design inspiration may be all the motivation that Mother Nature needs. We’re big proponents of making simple, inexpensive décor changes. You’ll get a lot of bang for your buck this way.

CPO Corks & Canvas

What better way to support the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, then to take part in the many food and wine events throughout the month! Beginning March third till 26^th, take part in the many food and wine events, including wine, whiskey, and craft beer tastings, as well as high tea, or dinner and auction. The complete list of events can be found here: http://www.cpo-live.com/main/content.php?content_id=92.

Source: CPO

Schmancy

The shortest month of the year is not short on events! Schmancy is the must attend event of the year. Happening on Friday, February 7^th, this fundraising event supports the Glenbow Museum. It’s the one night of the year you can pull out all the stops; black tie encouraged! The event features live music, cocktails, celebrity guests, and an art auction. This event sell out fast, so be sure to get your tickets here: http://www.glenbow.org/schmancy/index.cfm.

Source: Glenbow Museum

Once Upon a Christmas at Heritage Park

December is full of fun events for the family, and this one runs through till December 31^st! Join Heritage Park as they host their annual Once Upon a Christmas. Activities include wagon rides, gingerbread cookie decorating, crafts, a petting zoo and much more! For a complete list of details visit: https://www.heritagepark.ca/plan-your-visit/event-calendar/once-upon-a-christmas.html.

The Sweat Lab Charity Gala

Who isn’t in love with spin and barre class these days? On November 1^st, The Sweat Lab presents their First Annual Red Carpet Charity Gala in support of the Canadian Mental Health Association. The night will include live entertainment, a private auction, Prosecco, wine and appetizers! Tickets can be purchased here: http://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-sweat-lab-charity-gala-tickets-13299486121?aff=es2&rank=51.

Source: The Sweat Lab

Farewell, My Lovely

Vertigo Theatre presents their 214/215 Mystery Theatre Series, which will produce and present five shows. The first of the five shows being presented is Farewell, My Lovely, running now until October 19^th. Described as a hard-boiled detective tale, this show is guaranteed to keep you on the edge of your seat. Tickets can be purchased here: http://www.vertigotheatre.com/farewell-my-lovely-2/.

Source: Vertigo Theatre