Epicurean Calgary

2008

January

Calgary Motorcycle Show, Roundup Centre, January 4 - 6, www.sportsmensshows.com
One Yellow Rabbit's High Performance Rodeo, Various Locations, January 5-26, www.oyr.org 
2008 IIHF World Women’s Under-18 Hockey Championship, Father David Bauer Olympic Arena and Norma Bush Arena, January 7-12, www.hockeycanada.ca
Calgary Home Expo, Roundup Centre, January 11-13, www.showswork.com
Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf, Pumphouse Theatre, January 11 - 26, 2008, www.morpheustheatre.ca
Bridal Fantasy Show, TELUS Convention Centre,
January 13, www.bridalfantasy.com
Okanagan Icewine Festival, Kamloops, B.C., January 14-19, www.thewinefestivals.com
The University Of Calgary Dinos Baseball Club Dinner, Red and White Club, January 17,
www.ballcharts.com/uofcdinos
The Fairmont Banff Springs Sports Invitational, Sunshine Village and Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, Banff, Alberta. January 17-20, www.skibanff.com
PSAC STARS & SPURS Gala, Roundup Centre, January 19, www.stars.ca
Calgary Flames Danone SuperSkills Competitions,
Pengrowth Saddledome, January 20, www.flames.nhl.com  
The Wedding Fair, Roundup Centre, January 20, www.theweddingfair.ca
Robbie Burns Supper, Royal Canadian Legion,
January 24, www.kensingtonwinemarket.com 
39th Annual Calgary RV Exposition & Sale,
Roundup Centre & Corral, January 24- 27, www.rvshowsalberta.ca
Bill Brooks 10th Annual Prostate Cancer Benefit, Hyatt Regency, January 25, www.community.calgaryhealthtrust.ca
14th Annual Ice Magic Festival, Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. Lake Louise, January 25-27, www.banfflakelouise.com 
Victoria Whisky Festival, Hotel Grand Pacific, Victoria, British Columbia, January 25-27, www.victoriawhiskyfestival.com 
Exposure 2008: The Calgary-Banff Month of Photography Festival, Various Locations in Calgary, Banff and Canmore, January 25-March 2, www.exposurecalgarybanff.com 
Calgary Chamber of Commerce Annual Salute To Excellence, Roundup Centre, January 26, www.calgarychamber.com
Human Bonspiel 2008, Olympic Plaza, January 30-February 14, www.calgarycorporatechallenge.com 
Calgary Flames Celebrity Poker Tournament, Deerfoot Inn and Casino, January 31,

www.calgaryflames.com
Calgary Boating Exposition, TELUS Convention Centre, January 31-February 3, www.theboatingexpo.com 

February

Mardi Gras at the Shamrock, Shamrock Hotel, February 1, www.mockingshadows.com 
The Financial Forum & Wealth Management Expo, Roundup Centre, February 1-2, www.financialforum.ca 
2008 Year of the Rat Chinese New Year Carnival Calgary Chinese Culture Centre, February 1-3, www.culturalcentre.ca 
AKC Winter 2008 Show, Big Four Building, February 1-3, www.albertakennelclub.org 
Booker’s 8th Annual Mardi Gras Celebration, Booker's, February 1-2, 8-9, www.bookersbbq.com 
Bigger & Better: The Wedding Show Part II, Deerfoot Inn & Casino, February 2-3, www.deerfootcasino.com 
Groundhog Day Wine Tasting, Inglewood Bird Sanctuary, February 3, www.calgary.ca 
3rd Southern Alberta Landscapers & Contractors Expo, Roundup Centre, February 5-6, www.landscapingexpo.net 
Enbridge PlayRites Festival, Various Locations, February 6-March 9, www.atplive.com 
Joe Sports Memorial Gala, Flames Central, February 8, www.cardelhomes.com 
Father Lacombe Care Centre's Legacy Dinner, Westin Calgary Hotel. February 8, www.flnh.net Fundraiser for Tom Howard Wine, Beer & Spirit Festival, Willow Park Wines & Spirits, February 8, www.willowpark.net
Calgary Flames Team Switzerland Midget Hockey Dinner and Silent Auction, Roundup Centre, February 8, www.calgarycanadians.ca
Davis Cup Tennis, Stampede Corral, February 8-10, www.daviscup.com 
Calgary Winterfest, Various Locations, February 8-18, www.calgarywinterfest.com
Vertical Express For MS, Sunshine Village, Banff, February 9, www.snowexpress.org 
The Kinette Club of Calgary's4th Annual Feasting for Cystic Fibrosis, Bowness Sportplex, February 9, www.kincalgary.com
Calgary Chinese New Year Banquet, The Taoist Tai Chi Society of Canada Centre, February 9, www.western.canada.taoist.org
Calgary Health Show, Roundup Center, February 9-10, www.healthshows.com 
Second Annual L’Arche Calgary Cake Walk, Carriage House Inn,  February 10, www.larchecalgary.org 
The 9th Annual Spirits of Gold, Hands of Red Recognition and Awards Gala, Jack Singer Concert Hall, February 12, www.calgaryunitedway.org 
In the Heat of the Night, Calgary Zoo, February 12-14, www.calgaryzoo.org 
1988 Olympic Winter Games Anniversary Celebration, Canada Olympic Park, February 13-22, www.canadaolympicpark.ca
Passionista Supporting Carewest, Artists of the World, February 14, www.community.calgaryhealthtrust.ca 
A Victorian Valentine's Day Dinner, Wainwright Hotel, February 14, www.heritagepark.ca 
Art With Heart, Hotel Arts, February 14, www.thealex.ca
Calgary Boat and Sportsmen's Show, Roundup Centre, February 14-17, www.sportshows.ca 
Calgary International Salsa Congress, Hyatt Regency Calgary, February 15–17, www.calgarysalsacongress.com 
Southern Stardust 8th Annual Valentine's Ball Dinner and Dance, The Red & White Club, February 16, www.southernstardust.ca 
2008 Brazilian Carnaval, Quincy's, February 16, www.bcaab.org 
Sien Lok Society of Calgary 39th Chinese New Year's Banquet for Year of the Rat, Regency Palace Restaurant, February 16, www.sienlok.org 
Molson Pond Party, Flames Central, February 15 and BMO NHL Alumni 3on3 Pond Hockey, Pengrowth Saddledome, February 17, www.alumnipondhockey.com 
Olympic Oval’s Papa John’s Family Fun Day, Olympic Oval, February 18, www.oval.ucalgary.ca 
Winefest, Roundup Centre, February 21-23, www.winefestcalgary.com 
Chinese New Year Gala Welcoming the Year of the Rat, Regency Palace Restaurant, February 22, www.calgary.hkcba.com 
15th Annual Lawson Lundell Celebrity Hors d'oeuvres, TELUS Convention Centre, February 22, www.atplive.com 
World Of Wheels, Roundup Centre, February 22-24,  www.autorama.com  
The  52nd Hungaria Gala Ball, Westin Hotel, February 23, www.hungariaball.com
Canadian Avalanche Foundation Calgary Gala Dinner, Hyatt Regency Calgary, February 23, www.avalanchefoundation.ca 
Tango Gala 2008, Austrian Hall, February 23, www.dancecalgary.com 
Theatre Calgary's Night at the Oscars, February 24, Fairmont Palliser, www.theatrecalgary.com
Oscar Night At The Uptown, The Uptown, February 24, www.theuptown.com 
The Nightclub & Bar Convention and Trade Show, Las Vegas, Nevada, February 24-27, www.nightclub.com 
2nd Annual Reel Fun Film Festival, Plaza Theatre,
Eau Claire Market Theatres, February 24-March 2, www.reelfunfilmfest.com 
Spectacular South Pacific Wine Tasting, The Tribune Wine Bar, February 25, www.thetribunerestaurant.ca 
Great Italian Wine Encounter Week, Fairmont Palliser Hotel, February 25-29, www.community.calgaryhealthtrust.ca 
Canstruction Calgary, Calgary City Hall, February 25-March 1, www.canstructioncalgary.com 
Calgary Midwinter Bluesfest, Various Locations, February 25-March 1, www.calgarybluesfest.com 
2008 Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival Vancouver, B.C., February 25-March 2, www.playhousewinefest.com 
The Darryl Sutter Roast, Flames Central, February 27,  www.flames.nhl.com 
Believe in the Arts Benefit, Contemporary Visions in Music and Art, Art Gallery of Calgary, February 28, www.artgallerycalgary.org 
Nokia Snowboard FIS World Cup, Canada Olympic Park, February 28-29, www.csf.ca 
Calgary Home & Garden Show, The Roundup Centre & Corral, February 28- March 2, www.calgaryhomeshow.com 
Alberta Business Awards of Distinction Banquet Awards Gala, TELUS Convention Centre, February 29, www.abbusinessawards.ab.ca 
Renfrew Educational Services Charity Gala "Angels Among Us", Hyatt Regency Hotel, February 29, www.renfreweducation.org 
CKOC All Breed Dog Show, Big Four Building, February 29- March 2, www.ckoc.com 
Monster Jam in Calgary, Pengrowth Saddledome, February 29- March 2, www.monsterjamonline.com 

March

Decidedly Jazz Danceworks Presents: Possessed: All Funked Up, MacEwan Hall, March 1,
www.getpossessed.com 
The Canadian Red Cross Presents Beats Not Bullets, MacEwan Hall Ballroom, March 1, www.redcross.ca 
International Lights Fundraiser Gala, Elbow Springs Golf Course, March 1, becbutch@ucalgary.ca 
Skate-(or Walk)a-Kid-to-Camp Fundraiser, Olympic Oval, March 1, www.skateakid.com 
Alberta Ballet Presents Dance On Air, Hyatt Regency Calgary Imperial Ballroom, March 1,
www.albertaballet.com 
Beerfest 2008, Bottlescrew Bill's Old English Pub, March 1, www.bottlescrewbill.com 
Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra’s Cork & Canvas International Wine & Art Festival 2008, Willow Park Wines & Spirits, Calgary Petroleum Club, March 3, 5, 7, www.cpo-live.com 
Savour Wine & Food Experience, Various Locations, March 3-16, www.savourcalgary.com 
Edge Legacy Dinner, TELUS Convention Centre, March 5, www.edgeschool.com 
Maxim/Coors Light Ultimate Players Party, Snatch Rock n Roll Lounge, March 5, www.snatchrockbar.com 
2008 Canadian Open Poker Championship, Deerfoot Inn and Casino, March 5-9, www.canadianchampionshippoker.com 
Flames Better Halves Red Carpet Event, Flames Central, March 6, www.flames.nhl.com 
ArtaWEARness IIX, Alberta College of Art + Design, March 7, www.acad.ca 
The 2008 Calgary Resort Property Show, Big Four Building, March 7-8, www.resortpropertyshow.com 
17th Annual Bowl For Kids, Fairview  Bowling & Billiards, Chinook  Bowladrome, March 7- April 12, www.bowlforkidscalgary.com 
Tim Horton's Brier, Winnipeg, Manitoba, March 8-16, www.seasonofchampions.ca
Enviros 7th Annual Gala Fundraiser, Max Bell Theatre, March 9, www.enviros.org 
Slow Food Presents Annual Roots & Shoots Dinner, River Café, March 9, www.slowfoodcalgary.ca 
Live Your Dreams Celebration, Delta Bow Valley Hotel, March 10, www.wcsoroptimist.org 
Dine Out Calgary Week, Various Locations, March 10-16, www.dineoutcalgary.com 
9th Annual Vehicles and Violins Gala, Roundup Centre and Corral, March 11, www.calgarymotordealers.com 
2008 Calgary International Auto and Truck Show, Roundup Centre and Corral, March 12-16, www.calgarymotordealers.com 
2008 ING World Long Track Speed Skating Finale, Olympic Oval, March 12-16, www.oval.ucalgary.ca 
Heroes Among Us"Courage to Summit" 4th Annual Awards Gala, Calgary Golf & Country Club, March 13, www.summitfoundation.ca 
16th Annual $100 Film Festival, Plaza Theatre, March 13-15, www.csif.org 
Bethany Care Foundation Gala, An Evening in Italy!, Hotel Arts, March 14, www.bethanycare.com 
St. Patrick's Day Festivities, Various Locations, March 14-17, www.epicureancalgary.com/st_patricks_day_events
Parents’ Quest for the Cure, The Westin Calgary,
March 15, www.kidscancercare.ab.ca 
President's ACAD Smart Night, Hyatt Regency Hotel, March 15, www.acad.ab.ca 
The Oldtimers' Hockey Challenge, Pengrowth Saddledome, March 18, www.oldtimershockey.com 
The Mustard Seed Street Ministry's Courage to Hope, From the Streets to Success, Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, March 19, www.theseed.ca 
EPCOR CENTRE’s 2008 Alberta Sessions- Alberta Songwriters on Stage, Engineered Air Theatre, March 19-22, www.epcorcentre.org 
Antique Arms & Military Collectors Show, Roundup Centre, March 21-22, www.calgarygunshow.com 
Taste of Jamaica '08, "Bringing Back the Pride", Thorncliffe Community Centre, March 22, www.jcaalberta.com 
Calgary Maple Festival, Symons Valley Ranch, March 22, www.acfa-calgary.ca 
Fort Calgary Spring Fever, Fort Calgary, March 23, www.fortcalgary.ab.ca 
Bids For Kids, Flames Central, March 27, www.bidsforkids.ca  
Crime Stoppers Grass Roots to New Roots Gala, Round Up Centre, March 27, www.calgarycrimestoppers.org 
Putting on the Glitz..., Danish Canadian Club, March 28, www.ducksfashion.com 
Calgary Cares 2008 Sweet 70’s, Jack Singer Concert Hall, March 29, www.calgarycares.ca 
National  Women in Business Expo, Big Four Building, March 29-30, www.nationalwomeninbusinessexpo.com ChocolateBlue Seminars, Hull Estates,
March 29, April 3, www.chocolateblue.ca 
Sportsman of the Year Dinner, Roundup Centre, March 31, www.calgaryboosterclub.com 

April

Bar And Beverage Conference and Expo, Roundup Centre, April 1-2, www.barandbeverage.com 
Playing for Life 2008 Featuring Chantal Kreviazuk, Jack Singer Concert Hall, April 2, www.cancerboard.ab.ca 
5th Annual Calgary International Spoken Word Festival, Various Locations in Calgary and Banff, April 2-May 2, www.calgaryspokenwordfestival.com The Junos, Various Locations, April 3-6, www.junoawards.ca
The California Wine Fair, Roundup Centre, April 4, www.calwine.ca
The Family-a-Fair, Roundup Centre, April 4-5, www.family-a-fair.ca
2008 Okanagan Fest-Of-Ale, Penticton, B.C., April 4-5, www.fest-of-ale.bc.ca 
Wild Rose Challenge - 2008, Big Four Building, April 5, www.calgaryrollerderby.com
Outdoor Adventure & Travel Show, Roundup Centre, April 5-6, www.outdooradventureshow.ca 
Calgary Golf Show, Roundup Centre, April 5-6, www.albertapga.com
AGCcooks, The Art Gallery of Calgary, April 9, www.artgallerycalgary.org
2008 Chuckwagon Canvas Auction, Boyce Theatre, April 10, www.cs.calgarystampede.com 
Dr. Jane Goodall: Gombe and Beyond, Jack Singer Concert Hall, April 11, www.janegoodall.ca
3rd Annual Pitch n' Hitch, Roundup Centre, April 11, www.impactsociety.com 
Cancervive Gala, Roundup Centre, April 11, www.cancervive.ca 
Acreage Lifestyle Show, Roundup Centre, April 11-13, www.event.calgarystampede.com 
Portobello West Calgary, Big Four Building, April 11-13, www.portobellowest.com 
BELLA 2008, Hyatt Regency, April 12, 2008, www.community.calgaryhealthtrust.ca 
Shanghaied at The GRAND, The Grand Theatre, April 12, www.atthegrand.ca 
Aggie Days, Roundup Centre, April 12-13, www.event.calgarystampede.com
Pet Expo, Big Four Building, April 12-13, www.canwestshows.com 
5th The Calgary Underground Film Festival, The Plaza Theatre, April 15-20, www.calgaryundergroundfilm.org
Calgary Bluesfest Media Release Party, Mikey's Juke Joint & Eatery, April 16, www.calgarybluesfest.com 
The 8th Annual Empty Bowl Benefit, Petro-Canada Centre, April 16, www.calgaryfoodbank.com 
An Evening at the Races, The Glencoe Club, April 18, www.AngelsAndDemons.ca 
Rocky Mountain Wine & Food Festival: Red Deer, Capri Centre, Red Deer, April 18-19, www.rockymountainwine.com 
Calgary Horticultural Society's Garden Show, Roundup Centre, April 18-20, www.calhort.org 
First Annual Calgary Log and Cottage Show '08, Roundup Centre, April 18-20, www.showswork.com 
Body Soul & Spirit Expo, Big Four Building, April 18-20, www.bodysoulspiritexpo.com 
The 17th Annual Climb for Wilderness, 6th Annual Run for Wilderness, Wild Alberta Expo and Mural Painting, Calgary Tower, April 19, www.albertawilderness.ca 
Full Monti Gala, Art Gallery of Calgary, April 19, www.fullmonti.ca
SUPERTRAIN 2008, Calgary Soccer Centre, April 19-20, www.supertrain.ca 
2008 Spring Cat Show, Championship & Household Pet Extravaganza, Shouldice Arena, April 19-20, www.saccf.ca 
Goddess Gala Chocolate Brunch, Roundup Centre, April 20, www.goddessgala.ca 
Ubuntu Calgary’s Second Annual Fundraising Dinner, Hotel Arts, April 24, www.ubuntucalgary.ca Taste of Iceland, Various Locations, April 24-27, www.icelandnaturally.com 
Calgary Beerfest, Big Four Building, April 25-26, www.get-a-life.ca
The 5th Annual Cassie Campbell Street Hockey Festival, Olympic Oval, April 25-26, www.rmhsouthernalberta.org
The Calgary Woman's Show, Roundup Centre, April 26-27, www.calgarywomansshow.com
Calgary Comic and Entertainment Expo, Roundup Centre, April 26-27, www.calgaryexpo.com 
Mothers Day Pampering & Shopping Extravaganza, South Calgary Community Centre, April 27, www.2bsocial.ca 
An Evening with Her Majesty Queen Noor, Jack Singer Concert Hall, April 29, ww.epcorcentre.com 

May

12th Annual Volunteer Calgary's Leadership Awards, Roundup Centre, May 1, www.volunteercalgary.ab.ca 
Okanagan Spring Wine Festival, Various Locations, Okanagan Valley, B.C., May 1-10, www.thewinefestivals.com 
8th Annual FUNNYFEST Calgary Comedy FestivalVarious Locations, May 1-11, www.funnyfest.com 
Light Up Papua New Guinea,The Captain Nichola Goddard Project Gala Fundraiser, Red & White Club, May 2, www.lutw.org 
Live Style - Calgary's Urban Art Festival, Olympic Plaza, May 2-3, www.calgary.ca 
Extreme Entertaining: Learn the Art of the Cocktail Party - Fairmont Style, The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, May 2-4, www.fairmont.com 
ImaginASIAN Festival 2008, Various Locations, May 2-31, www.asianheritagecalgary.ca 
5th Annual Call Of The Wilds Gala, Red & White Club, McMahon Stadium, May 3, www.aiwc.ca 
Cooking With The Maestros, Centini Restaurant & Lounge, May 3, www.cpo-live.com 
Theatre Calgary Presents: 'The Big Run', Bowness Park, May 3, www.theatrecalgary.com 
9th Annual Street Of Dreams Gala, Hyatt Regency Hotel, May 3, www.newsafehaven.com 
Jane's Walk, Various Locations, May 3-4, www.janeswalk.net 
Bell Walk For Kids Help Phone, Eau Claire Market, May 4, www.bellwalkforkidshelpphone.ca 
CDRA Season Finale: Thrashin' Lassies vs. Cut Throat Car Hops, Big Four Building, May 4, www.calgaryrollerderby.com
World Laughter Day, Olympic Plaza, May 4, www.laughingpeace.com 
Child and Youth Friendly Calgary's 11th Annual Empty Bowls Fundraiser, La Joie De Vivre, May 6, www.cyfc.ca 
New Zealand Wine Fair, Hotel Arts, May 8, www.nzwine-events.ca 
4th Annual Wine & Wishes, Il Giardino Ristorante, May 8, www.rainbowsociety.ab.ca 
3rd Annual Henry Burris All-Star Weekend, Various Locations, May 8-10, www.bbbscalgary.com 
2008 Mother’s Day Luncheon, The Westin Hotel, May 10, www.cbcf.org
Mother’s Day Run & Walk, Calgary Tower, May 11, www.mdrunandwalk.com 
An Evening With Howie Mandel, Jubilee Auditorium, May 12, www.owenhartfoundation.org 
2nd Annual Boots, Boas n Bingo!, Roundup Centre, May 15, www.calgaryhomeless.com 
Golf for Gold- 9 Hole Classic, Valley Ridge Golf Club, May 15, www.questcommunications.ca 
Creature; An Elephant Artist Relief Exhibition and Gala Fundraiser and Silent Auction, Arrata Opera Centre, May 16, www.elephantartistrelief.com 
Otafest 2008, University of Calgary, May 16-18, www.otafest.com 
2008 King of Customs Motorcycle Show, Roundup Centre, May 17-19, www.kingofcustoms.ca 
The James Muretich Rock and Roll Circus, Flames Central, May 18, www.republiknightclub.ca 
135th Birthday of the Formation of the N.W.M.P., Fort Calgary, May 19, www.fortcalgary.ab.ca 
2008 Calgary International Children's Festival, Olympic Plaza and Epcor Centre For The Performing Arts, May 20-24, www.calgarychildfest.org 
Alberta Adolescent Recovery Centre 11th Annual Gala Benefit Dinner & Silent Auction, Hyatt Regency, May 22, www.aarc.ab.ca 
Chatto Circus Wine Tasting, Mount Royal Tasting Center, May 22
Canadian Cancer Society Relay For Life, Calgary Rugby Union, May 23, www.cancer.ca 
Calgary Stampeders/CUPS Kick-off Breakfast, Hyatt Regency, May 23, www.cupshealthcentre.com 
Grand Opening of Chinook Arch Meadery, Chinook Honey Company, May 23, www.chinookhoney.com 
The Rocky Mountain Rally, Race City Speedway and Porcupine Hills Forestry Area, May 23-24, www.rockymountainrally.com 
2008 Kananaskis Whitewater Festival, Canoe Meadows, Kananaskis River, May 23-26, www.calgarykayakclub.com 
Foothills Academy's 17th Annual Run, Walk ‘n’ Roll, Bow River Pathway and Parkdale Community, May 24, www.foothillsacademy.org 
Happy Endings Gala, Fairmont Palliser Hotel, May 24, www.mcsc.ca 
CAMRA Parkinson's Fund Raiser Beer Festival, Amsterdam Rhino, May 24, www.parkinsons-society.org 
UFC 84, Titans Bar and Grill, May 24, www.titansbarandgrill.com 
NBA 3on3 Basketball, Currie Barracks, May 24-25, www.NBA.com/3on3 
13th Annual A Festival of Quilts, Heritage Park, May 24-25, www.heritagepark.ca  
Great Strides Walk, Fish Creek Park, May 25, www.cfcalgary.ca 
The Calgary Women's Run, Shouldice Pool Park, May 25, www.calgarywomensrun.ca 
4th Street Lilac Festival, 4th St. S.W., May 25, www.lilacfestival.net  
17th Annual Motorcycle Awareness Ride/ Walt Healy and Bob Kane Memorial Ride, Deerfoot Mall, May 25, www.motorcycleawarenessride.com 
Beds for Babes: Silent Auction & Fundraiser, Canyon Meadows Community Hall, May 26, www.community.calgaryhealthtrust.ca 
Fairy Tales International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival, Various Locations, May 27-June 5, www.fairytalesfilmfest.com 
Wine Summit, May 29-June 1, Post Hotel & Spa, Lake Louise, Alberta, www.winesummitlakelouise.com 
2nd Annual Jazz Y Mambo Gala, MacEwan Ballroom, May 30, www.mambopro.com 
Rocky Mountain Wine & Food Festival at Banff, Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel and Resort, 
Banff, Alberta, May 30-31, www.rockymountainwine.com 
Bragg Creek Festival, Bragg Creek Centre. Bragg Creek, Alberta, May 30-31, www.braggcreekfestival.com 
3rd Annual Canadian Rockies Cowboy Festival, David Thompson Resort, Nordegg, Alberta, May 30-June 1, www.davidthompsonresort.com  
12th Annual Millarville Rodeo, Millarvile, Alberta, May 30-June 1, www.millarville-ab.com 
Community Arts Festivals, Various Communities, May 31-August 3, www.calgaryfringe.ca

June

Pure Fashion Show, Mount Royal College, June 1, www.purefashion.com 
2008 Enerflex Super Cities WALK for MS,
Prince’s Island Park, June 1, www.mscalgary.org  TELUS Walk to Cure Diabetes, Battleford Park, Currie Barracks, June 1, www.jdrf.ca 
Big Rock Eddies, Jack Singer Concert Hall, June 2, www.bigrockbeer.com/eddies 
POPS in the Park with CPO, Heritage Park Celebration Tent, June 3-4, www.cpo-live.com  
19th Annual Mayor's Environment Expo 2008, Municipal Building Atrium, June 3-5, www.calgary.ca 
The Flash & Dash Bash 2008, International Hotel, June 4, www.emsfoundation.ca 
Spurs & Spirits Festival, Aspen Lodge, June 6, www.willowparkwines.com 
1st Annual Goddess, Belgo Restaurant, June 6, www.community.calgaryhealthtrust.ca 
Agrium Bluegrass Festival, Spruce Meadows, June 6-8, www.sprucemeadows.com 
nextMEDIA, The Future Of Digital Content, The Fairmont Banff Springs, Banff, June 6-8, www.nextmediaevents.com 
The Mitsubishi City Chase, Eau Claire Market, June 7-8, www.mitsubishicitychase.com 
2nd Annual Underwear Affair, Fort Calgary Park, June 7, www.uncoverthecure.org 
2008 Brazilian  Folk Festival "FESTA JUNINA", The Gateway at SAIT, June 7, www.bcaab.org 
Beethoven in the Badlands, Canadian Badlands Passion Play Site, Drumheller, June 7, www.cpo-live.com 
Motorcycle Ride For DAD, Calgary Police Association, June 7, www.motorcycleridefordad.org Calgary Carifest, Various Locations, June 7, www.carifestcalgary.ca 
Grand Re-Opening Of the Historic Lougheed Building
Lougheed Building, June 7, www.calgaryfoodbank.com 
The RONA MS Bike Tour, Airdrie-Olds, June 7-8, www.mscalgary.org 
Pride Festival 2008, Various Locations, June 7-21, www.pridecalgary.ca 
Betty's Run for ALS 2008, Glenmore Park Rowing and Canoe Club, June 8, www.alsab.ca 
Heel 'n' Wheel-a-Thon, Fish Creek Park, June 8, www.ccfc.ca 
7th Annual FRESky Ferret Fun Run, Tuxedo Community Association, June 8, www.ferrets.ca 
Stroll for Liver, Edworthy Park, June 8, www.liver.ca 
Banff World Television Festival, Banff, June 7-11, www.banff2008.com 
12th Annual Awards of Distinction: A Celebration of Inclusion!, Fairmont Palliser, June 10, www.ddrcc.com 
Global Petroleum Show 2008, Stampede Park and various locations, June 10-12, www.petroleumshow.com 
Intro to Wine, Level 1, Mount Royal Tasting Centre, June 10, 17, 24, and July 8, ls736@lsgp.ca
Mayor's Awards for Business & the Arts,
Jack Singer Concert Hall, June 11, www.cpaa.ca 48th Annual Innisfail Professional Rodeo, Daines Rodeo Grounds, Innisfail, June 11-15, www.innisfailauctionmarket.com
19th Annual JCC Sports Dinner, Beth Tzedec Synagogue, June 12, www.calgaryjcc.com
One Yellow Rabbit Silver Jubilee, The Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, June 12, www.oyr.org Sage Theatre's IGNITE! Festival 2008; Calgary's Festival for Emerging Artists, Pumphouse Theatres, June 12-14, www.sagetheatre.com 
The Race in Amazing Banff, Banff, June 12-15, www.racebanff.com
21st Annual Gathering - Cowboy Poetry, Music, Art and Western Hospitality, Pincher Creek, June 12-15, www.pincher-creek.com
Specialty Wine and Scotch Tastings, Mount Royal Tasting Centre, June 12, 13, 19, 27, ls736@lsgp.ca 
Morpheus G&S Singers presents ‘An Evening of Gilbert & Sullivan’, Community Arts Centre, Easterbrook Theatre, June 13-14, www.morpheustheatre.com 
Spockdays/Galaxyfest 2008, Vulcan, June 13-15, www.town.vulcan.ab.ca
The Canmore artsPeak Arts Festival;  A Canadian Rocky Mountain Arts Festival, Canmore, June 13-15, www.artspeakcanmore.com
Third Annual Old School Festival, Arrata Opera Centre, June 13-27, www.thisisamobhit.com Calgary Military Families Fund Gala; Families First – A Night to Remember, Hyatt Regency, June 14, www.cfpsa.com 
9th Annual Gallery Calorie Tour and 2008 Art Race, 17th Avenue S.W., June 14, www.gallerycalorie.ca Airdrie’s 2nd Annual Empty Bowls Arts Festival, Nose Creek Park, Airdrie, June 14, www.emptybowlsairdrie.com 
Campus Fair 2008, University Of Calgary, June 14, www.ucalgary.ca
3rd Annual Calgary Aussie Film Festival, Plaza Theatre, June 14, www.downunder-travel.com
ONE X ONE Calgary Gala 2008, Commonwealth Hall and Conference Centre, June 14, www.onexonecampaign.com 
Play On! The Official Canadian Street Hockey Tournament, Stephen Avenue Mall, June 14-15, www.playon.ca
5th Annual Waterton Wildflower Festival, Waterton Lakes National Park, June 14-22, www.watertonwildflowers.com
The Safeway Father’s Day Walk/Run for Prostate Cancer, Eau Claire Market, June 15, www.fathersdayrun.ca
Father's Day Brunch, Calgary Zoo, June 15, www.calgaryzoo.org
Nathan Hornburg Memorial, Loops for the Troops Run, Currie Barracks, June 15, www.events.runningroom.com 
Calgary Stampeders Kick-Off Luncheon, Calgary Chamber Of Commerce, June 17, www.calgarychamber.com
3rd Calgary Timeraiser, Flames Central, June 19, www.timeraiser.ca 
The NEW Stampede Casino Opening, 421 12 Avenue S.E., June 19, www.stampedecasino.com 
Bridges of Hope Festival, Dover Community Center, June 20, www.redcross.ca 
Trico Homes Ride for a Lifetime, Calgary - Revelstoke - Vernon - Revelstoke, June 20-22, www.kidscancercare.ab.ca 
The Greek Festival 2008,  Calgary Hellenic Society Community Hall, June 20-22,  www.calgaryhellenic.com 
5th Annual Canadian Rockies Bluegrass Festival, David Thompson Resort, Nordegg, June 20-22, www.davidthompsonresort.com 
8th Annual Banded Peak Challenge for Easter Seals Camp Horizon, Little Elbow Recreation Area, Kananaskis Country, June 21, www.bandedpeakchallenge.com 
4th Annual Chinook Half Ironman Triathlon, Lake Midnapore, June 21, www.chinookhalf.com 
Calgary's First Yoga Day, Mount Royal College Recreation Centre, June 21, www.yogadaycalgary.com 
10th Annual Water Valley Traditional Celtic Folk Festival, Water Valley, June 21, www.WaterValleyCelticFestival.org 
Calgary Virgin Festival, Fort Calgary, June 21-22, www.virginfestival.ca 
Alberta Ballet's House And Garden Tour, June 21-22, www.albertaballet.com 
Dog Jog and More 2008, Fish Creek Park, June 22, www.calgaryhumane.ca 
Ramsay Rocks!, Ramsay School, June 22, www.ramsaycommunity.ab.ca 
2008 ATB Financial Classic, Cottonwood Golf & Country Club, Dewinton, June 23-29, www.atbfinancialclassic.com 
Calgary Jazz Festival, Various Locations, June 24-29, www.calgaryjazz.com 
IMVF; The Independent Music Video Festival, Broken City, June 25, www.imvf.com 
Sled Island Festival, Various Locations; June 25-28, www.sledisland.com  
Ponoka Stampede, Ponoka, June 25 to July 1, www.ponokastampede.com 
Beneath The Veil Show, Vertigo Studio Theatre, June 27-28, www.eighthwonder.ca 
CPCA High River Championship, High River Exhibition Park, June 27-29, www.cpcaracing.com 
Canada Day 2008 Street Hockey Tournament, WillowRidge Community Centre, June 28, www.streethockeycanada.com 

July

Canada Day 2008, Various Locations, July 1, www.epicureancalgary.com/canada_day_july_1 
Opening Of The NEW Crazy Horse Saloon, 213 10 Ave. S.W., July 1, www.crazyhorsesaloon.ca
Mount Royal College's Shakespeare in the Park, Prince's Island, July 3-August 23, www.mtroyal.ca/sitp 
Calgary Stampede, Stampede Park and various locations in and around Calgary, July 4-13, www.epicureancalgary.com/stampede_spreadsheet 
Calgary Turkish Festival 2008, Eau Claire Market, July 5, www.CalgaryTurkishFestival.com 
SummerSLAM, Grand Prairie, July 10-12, www.summerslamsports.com 
16th Annual Merritt Mountain Music Festival 2008, Merrit, B.C., July 10-13, www.mountainfest.com 
Alberta's Own Independent Music Festival 7, Benalto Rodeo and Fair Grounds, Sylvan Lake, July 11-12, www.albertasown.com 
Grandview Stage Music Fest 2008, Rocky Mountain House, July 11-13, www.grandviewstage.com 
Parks Week 2008, Calgary Parks, July 14-20, www.calgary.ca 
Tastings at Mount Royal LD Tasting Center, 1140 - 17th Ave. S.W., July 15, 17, 19, 22, 23, 24, 29, ls736@lsgp.ca
4th Annual Canucks Alumni & Friends Golf Tournament, Springbank Links Golf Course, July 17, www.calgarycanucks.com 
PSSA 17th Annual Tulip Tournament, Cottonwood Golf & Country Club, July 17, www.parkinsons-society.org 
Motion Notion 2008, Bent River Ranch, Drayton Valley, July 17-20, www.motionnotion.com 
Rum Runner Days, The Crowsnest Pass, July 17-20, www.rumrunnerdays.com 
Axe Capoeira Presents Festival Of Capoeira And Brazilian Arts, SAIT's Orpheus Theatre, July 17-20, www.axecalgary.com 
Jazz on the Lake at Heritage Park, Heritage Park, July 18-19, www.heritagepark.ca
Banff Midsummer Ball Birthday Bash Weekend, Banff, July 18-20, www.banffcentre.ca 
South Country Fair, Fish & Game Park, Fort Macleod, July 18-20, www.scfair.ab.ca 
Tour For Kids, Canmore, Sundre, & the Banff-Jasper Icefields Parkway, July 18-20, www.tourforkids.com Chestermere Water Festival, Chestermere Lake and John Peake Park, Chestermere, July 19, www.chestermere.com 
Fiestaval, Olympic Plaza, July 19-20, www.fiestaval.ca 
The 2nd Annual Bikes & Blues Festival, Wild Wild West Event Centre, July 19-20, www.wildwildwestcalgary.com
Sun and Salsa Festival, Kensington Community, July 20, www.visitkensington.com 
Mission Hill Family Estate Fine Wine & Epicurean Winemaker's Dinner, Teatro, July 24, www.teatro-rest.com 
Rexall Edmonton Indy, City Centre Airport, Edmonton, July 24-26, www.edmontonindy.com
29th Annual Calgary Folk Music Festival, Prince's Island Park, July 24-27, www.calgaryfolkfest.com 
2008 Casino Royale, Red & White Club, July 25, www.oval.ucalgary.ca
The Weekend to End Breast Cancer, Calgary, July 25-27, www.endcancer.ca
Pemberton Music Festival, Pemberton, B.C., July 25-27, www.pembertonfestival.com
Historic Calgary Week 2008, Various Locations, July 25-August 3, www.chinookcountry.org
Annual European Classic Car Show, Stanley Park, July 26, www.vsccc.ca 
CentreFest, Red Deer, July 26-27, www.centrefest.ca 
Alberta International Air Show, Lethbridge County Airport, Lethbridge, July 26-27, www.albertaairshow.com 
Rides 'n' Rods '08, 41 Ave. and Edmonton Tr., July 27, ridesnrods07@gmail.com 
Mountain View Summer Festival, University of Calgary, July 27-August 10, www.mountainviewfestival.com 
16th Annual Big Valley Jamboree, Camrose, July 31-August 3, www.bigvalleyjamboree.com 
Strathmore Heritage Days Stampede, Strathmore, July 31-August 4, www.strathmorerodeo.com

August

AKC Summer 2008 Show, Shouldice Athletic Park, August 1-4, www.albertakennelclub.org 
The Calgary Fringe Festival, Various locations in Inglewood, August 1-10, www.calgaryfringe.ca 
A Ride Through Time: Tango in the Garden,
Lougheed House, August 2, www.lougheedhouse.com 
31st Canmore Folk Music Festival, Centennial Park, Canmore, August 2–4, www.canmorefolkfestival.com 
2008 Tour de Bowness, Various Locations, August 2-4, www.tourdebowness.com 
Heritage Day Celebrations, Fort Calgary, August 4, www.fortcalgary.com 
Heritage Day at Heritage Park, Heritage Park, August 4, www.heritagepark.ca 
Afrikadey!, Various Locations, August 4-9, www.afrikadey.com 
Art in the Heart of the Cowboy Trail. Black Diamond, Turner Valley, Millarville and Longview, August 4-10, www.diamondvalleychamber.com 
Calgary International Blues Festival, Pumphouse Park, August 7-10, www.calgarybluesfest.com 
Taste of Calgary, Eau Claire Festival Plaza, August 7-10, www.tasteofcalgary.com
Okanagan Summer Wine Festival, Silver Star Mountain Resort, Vernon, B.C., August 8-9, www.thewinefestivals.com
Olds Fair & Rodeo, Olds, August 8-10, www.oldsagsociety.com
Choose Yer Own Festival, Various Locations, August 8-10, www.summerwoodwarren.com
Huckleberry Festival 2008, Castle Mountain Resort, Pincher Creek, August 9, www.skicastle.ca Jamaica's 46th Independence, Hillhurst Sunnyside Community Hall, August 9, www.jcaalberta.com Dragon Boat Races, North Glenmore Park, August 9-10, www.chinatowncalgary.com
Banff Culture Weekend, Banff, August 9-10, www.banffculturewalk.com
Marda Gras Street Festival, Marda Loop, August 10, www.mardaloopbrz.ca
Fourth Annual Summer Fun Fundraiser, South Calgary Community Association, August 10, www.hytes.org
GlobalFest 2008, Various Locations, August 11–23, www.globalfest.ca
REGGAEFEST 5 – Best of the Fest, Various Locations, August 14-16, www.calgaryreggaefestival.com
Sylvan Lake Jazz Festival, Sylvan Lake, August 14-17, www.jazzatthelake.com 
SHE Presents: Desires Fashion Show, Hotel Arts, August 15, www.amalakirelief.com 
Con-Version 24, Radisson Hotel, August 15-17, www.con-version.org 
Calgary Police Rodeo, Airdrie Professional Rodeo Grounds, Airdrie, August 16, www.calgarypolicerodeo.com
101st Annual Priddis and Millarville Fair,
Millarville, August 16, www.millarville-ab.com
Toast 'n' Jam, Canada Olympic Park, August 16, www.canadaolympicpark.ca
Chinatown Street Festival, On 3rd Avenue and 1st Street S.E., August 16, www.chinatowncalgary.com Rock the House Run, Ronald McDonald House, August 17, www.rmhsouthernalberta.org
Whoop-Up Days, Exhibition Park, Lethbridge, August 19-23, www.exhibitionpark.ca
Taber Cornfest 2008, Taber, August 21-23, www.taberchamber.com
The Dodgeball Bash 2008, 17th Avenue S.W., August 22-24, www.uptown17.ca 
Expo Latino 2008, Various Locations, August 21-24, www.hispanicarts.com
CJSW Slurpee Cup, University Of Calgary Tennis Courts, August 23, www.cjsw.com
2008 Harvest Festival, Kayben Farms, Chinook Honey Company, Canadian Rocky Mountain Ranch, August 23, www.flavoursofthefoothills.com
High River Highland Games, Highwood High School, High River, August 23, www.highriverhighlandgames.com
2nd Annual Cool Cars Cruising 4 Cancer, Starting and ending at McMahon Stadium, August 23, www.coolcarscruising4cancer.ca
Pixie Dust One Year Anniversary Party, 146, 150 58 Ave. S.W., August 23
2008 World Paddle Championships, Calgary West Soccer Centre, August 23-30, www.2008worldpaddle.com 
2008 Betty Mitchell Awards, Stage West, August 25, www.bettymitchellawards.com
Calgary Cocktail Challenge, Hotel Arts, August 25, www.willowpark.net
C-Jazz Carnivale, Various Locations, August 26-31, www.calgaryjazz.com
Parade With The Original Terry Fox Van For Cancer Research, Eighth (Stephen) Avenue S.W. 11 St. S.W. to 1 St. S.E.,August 27, www.terryfoxrun.org Okotoks Pro Rodeo, Okotoks Recreation Centre in the Murray Arena, Okotoks, August 29-31, www.okotoksprorodeo.com 
Calgary Highland Games, Shouldice Park, August 30, www.calgaryhighlandgames.org 
Reynolds Alberta Museum Harvest Festival, Reynolds-Alberta Museum, August 30-31, www.reynoldsalbertamuseum.com 
BBQ on the Bow Festival, Eau Claire Festival Market Plaza, August 30-31, www.bbqonthebow.com 
Longview Music and Arts Festival, Cenntenial Park, Village of Longview, August 30-31, www.village.longview.ab..ca 
41st Annual Lions Labour Day Rodeo, Cochrane, August 30–September 1, www.cochrane.ca 
The Calgary Tattoo & Arts Festival, Roundup Centre and Corral, August 30–September 1, www.calgarytattoos.com 
Canmore Highland Games, Centennial Park, Canmore, August 31, www.canmorehighlandgames.ca 

September

Donnie Peters Memorial Cut-a-Thon, Tomkins Park, September 1, www.afqol.com 
Easter Seals Drop Zone, Sun Life Plaza, September 4, www.thedropzone.ca 
Tastings at Mount Royal LD Tasting Center, 1140 - 17th Ave. S.W., September 4, 19, 24, 25, ls736@lsgp.ca 
Fish Bowl III, Calgary Lawn Bowling Club, September 5, www.theoldtrouts.org 
Great Canadian Beer Festival, Royal Athletic Park, Victoria, B. C., September 5-6, www.gcbf.com 
Funny Money, Pumphouse Theatre, Victor Mitchell Theatre, September 5–13, www.morpheustheatre.ca 
Artcity, Various Locations, September 5-14, www.art-city.ca 
Alberta Arts Day, Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, September 6, www.culture.alberta.ca 
Firefighters Memorial BBQ, Firewagon Windup and Silent Auction, Whiskey Hills Farm,
September 6, www.firewagon.net 
Cochrane Mutt Strut Fundraiser, Mitford Park, Cochrane, September 6, www.cochranehumane.ca 
Engineers Without Borders 2008 Street Hockey Fundraiser, Highwood Community Centre, September 6, www.streethockeycanada.com 
Foothills Bluegrass Music Society's Kick-Off BBQ & Live Bluegrass, Irish Cultural Centre, September 6, www.foothillsbluegrass.com 
Brazil's National Day Celebration, Acadia Recreation Complex, September 6, www.bcaab.org 
Turn on the Tap Motorcycle Ride, In Southern Alberta and British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley, September 6, www.samaritanspurse.ca
Fall Fair - Celebrating Our Rural Roots, Heritage Park, September 6-7, www.heritagepark.ca 
Canmore Rocky Mountain Half Marathon, Centennial Park, Canmore, September 7, www.cause.ca 
Blue Water Benefit Concert, Jack Singer Concert Hall, September 11, www.tucanada.org 
Zoogala, Calgary Zoo, September 12, www.calgaryzoo.org 
Terry Fox Works Day and The Great Canadian Head Shave, Bankers Hall, Deerfoot Mall and Sunridge Mall and various salon locations, September 12, www.terryfoxrun.org 
2008 Face Off Against Cancer Hockey Tournament,
Chestermere Recreational Centre, Chestermere September 12-14, www.faceoffagainstcancer.org 
Portobello West Calgary, Big Four Building, September 12-14, www.portobellowest.com
End Of Summer Luau, Crazy Horse Saloon, September 13, www.crazyhorsesaloon.ca 
Chalkwalk and Art Show on the Avenue 2008, Uptown 17th Avenue S.W., September 13, www.uptown17.ca 
Take Back The Night, Silence is Violence, Central Memorial Park, September 13, www.calgarycasa.com 
Canmore Indie Festival, Stan Rogers Stage, Canmore, September 13, www.sillygoatstudio.ca 
Live'r Up!, Zsa Zsa's Supper Club, September 13, www.liverup.ca 
Terry Fox Run, Eau Claire Festival Market Plaza, September 14, www.terryfoxrun.org 
Seventh Annual Feast of Fields, Rouge Restaurant Garden, September 14, www.slowfoodcalgary.ca 
Calgary  Motorcycle Toy Run, Chinook Centre Parking Lot, September 14, www.ab.salvationarmy.ca  
Calgary Bridal Expo, Roundup Centre, September 14, www.bridalexpo.ca 
TITANS Wine Club: Learn About & Taste Quality Wines Under $20, TITANS Bar & Grill, September 16, www.titansbarandgrill.ca 
Introduction to Wine: Level One, Mount Royal LD Tasting Center, September 16, 23, 30 and October 7, ls736@lsgp.ca 
Flavours of Italy - Wine Tasting, Hotel Arts, September 17, www.iccbc.com 
The Canadian Cancer Society's Jail-N-Bail, Bow Valley Square, September 17-18, www.cancer.ca 
Bruichladdich Scotch Tasting With Andrew Gray, Proprietor from Scotland, Mount Royal LD Tasting Cente, September 18, ls736@lsgp.ca 
Calgary Home & Interior Design Show, Roundup Centre, September 18-21, www.calgaryhomeshow.com 
Body Soul & Spirit Expo, Big Four Building, September 19-21, www.bodysoulspiritexpo.com 
Calgary International Film Festival, Various Locations, September 19-28, www.calgaryfilm.com Bluegrass Concert 2008, Wild Wild West Event Centre, September 20, www.wildwildwestcalgary.com
The Burn Care For Kids Foundation Of Canada Presents: The 2008 Burn Care For Kids Benefit, Flames Central, September 20, www.burncareforkids.com
Eastside Studio Crawl, Ramsay District, September 20, www.burnsvisualarts.com 
Artwalk, Galleries throughout inner Calgary, through downtown, Inglewood, and the Beltline, September 20-21, www.calgaryartwalk.com
 24 hr. Ride For Wishes, Canada Olympic Park, September 20-21, www.salberta.makeawish.ca 
AIDS Walk for Life, Eau Claire Plaza, September 21, www.calgaryaidswalk.com 
Allies For Austism 9th Annual Family Fun Walk/Run, Al Azhar Shrine Centre, September 21, www.alliesforautism.com 
Wine Tasting Naturally Harvest Moon Tasting, Inglewood Bird Sanctuary,  September 21, www.calgary.ca 
Walk A Mile In Her Shoes, Olympic Plaza, September 22, www.walkamile.ca 
Honens 'Music in Art' Auction, Jack Singer Concert Hall, September 23, www.honens.com 
The Opus Power Event Tour, University Of Calgary, September 24, www.douglasvermeeren.com 
Battle Of The Badges Hockey, Max Bell Centre, September 25, www.battleofthebadges.com 
Pavilion Western Contemporary Art Auction, Victoria Pavilion, September 25, www.stampedefoundation.com 
Starry Starry Night Gala, Hyatt Regency, September 26, www.jdrf.ca 
10th Annual Wine Stage, Big Secret Theatre, September 26-27, www.oyr.org 
13th Annual Creative Stitches & Crafting Alive! Show, Roundup Centre, September 26-27, www.canwestshows.com 
2008 EcoLiving Fair & Speaker Series, Mount Royal College, September 27, www.ecolivingfair.ca 
Canadian Pacific Spirit Train, Pop Davies Park, September 27, www.cpspirittrain.com 
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Light The Night Walk, Eau Claire Festival Market, September 27, www.lightthenight.org 
The 7th Annual Fashion With Compassion Benefit, Roundup Centre, September 27, www.ducksfashion.com
Changing Children's World, Dalhousie Community Hall, September 27, www.fortheloveofchildrensociety.org 

October

Chefs For Canada, Chefs For Kids, The Fairmont Palliser, October 1, www.bocusedorcanada.ca Calgary Improv Festival 08, EPCOR CENTRE's Engineered Air Theatre, October 2-4, www.calgaryimprovfestival.com
Breaking the Fourth Wall - Slammenberry Jam Festival, Orpheus Theatre, October 2-4, www.bluecollardance.com
Annual Okanagan Fall Wine Festival, Okanagan Wine Country, B.C., October 2-12, www.thewinefestivals.com
Canadian Rodeo Tour Championship, Stampede Corral, October 3-5, www.calgarystampede.com 
The Pajama Party, The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, Lake Louise, October 3-5, www.thepajamaparty.info
Mountain Standard Time Performative Art Festival (M:ST), Various venues in Calgary and Lethbridge, October 3-17, www.mstfestival.org
Fall for Singles Dance Party, BOOMTOWN Pub & Patio, October 4, www.members.shaw.ca/MixAndMingles 
First Annual Digital Photo Expo, Telus Convention Centre, October 4-5, www.2008digitalphotoexpo.com 
CIBC Run for the Cure, Southcentre Mall, October 5, www.cbcf.org
Argentinean Wine Festival, La Pachanga Latino Restaurant, October 8, www.vineanddine.com
Fluid Movement Arts Festival, Various locations, October 8-11, www.springboardperformance.ca
27th Great American Beer Festival, Colorado Convention Centre, Denver, Colorado, October 9-11, www.beertown.org
Tastings at Mount Royal LD Tasting Center, 1140 - 17th Ave. S.W., October 9, 10, 14, 24, 28, ls736@lsgp.ca 
Rockabilly Dilly, Steam Whistler Cans Launch, Crazy Horse Saloon, October 10, www.crazyhorsesaloon.ca 
Halloween Events, Various locations, October 10-November 1, www.epicureancalgary.com/halloween 
Oktoberfest, Crazy Horse Saloon,  October 11, www.crazyhorsesaloon.ca 
Thanksgiving Memory Walk and Run, Eau Claire Market, October 12, www.alzheimercalgary.com
WordFest: Banff-Calgary International Writers Festival, Various locations in Calgary, Banff and the Bow Valley region,  October 14-19, www.wordfest.com 
Eric Francis' Pizza Pig Out, Cowboys, October 16, www.cowboysniteclub.com 
Rocky Mountain Wine & Food Festival, Stampede Park’s Roundup Centre, Hall B, October 16-18, www.rockymountainwine.com 
Forget Me Not Ball, The Palliser Hotel, October 18, www.forgetmenotball.com 
Beauty and Brains Conference, TELUS World of Science, October 18, www.calgaryscience.ca 
Wishmaker Parade, Eau Claire Market, October 18, www.childrenswish.ca
The Fifth Annual Gorilla Run, Calgary Zoo, October 19, www.gorillarun.com
Introduction to Wine: Level One Mount Royal LD Tasting Center, October 21, 28, November 4 and 18, ls736@lsgp.ca 
ONE is the water (not the fish) Festival Of New/Improvised Music, BeatNiq Jazz and social Club, October 22-25, www.myspace.com/oneisthewaternotthefish 
Worldwide WOW Photo Exhibition & Gala, Artists of the World, October 23, www.elevatecpc.ca 
Walk the Red Carpet 2008, Beth Tzedec Congregation, October 23, www.walktheredcarpet.ca 
The Rethink Romp, The Art Gallery of Calgary, October 23, www.rethinkbreastcancer.com 
Tribute To Sir Edmund Hillary Gala, Fairmont Palliser Hotel, October 23, www.thesiredmundhillaryfoundation.ca 
Edmonton Rocky Mountain Wine & Food Festival, Shaw Conference Centre, Edmonton, October 23-25, www.rockymountainwine.com 
The Fairmont Banff Springs 17th Annual International Festival of Wine & Food, The Fairmont Banff Springs, Banff, October 24-26, www.banffsprings.com 
Honen's Wine Auction, 3015 5 Street S.W. October 25, www.honens.com 
10th Annual Giddy-Up Gala, Roundup Centre, October 25, www.giddyupgala.com  
Calgary Roller Derby Association Season Opener: Bella Bombshellas vs. Thrashin' Lassies, Legacy Sports Centre, October 25, www.calgaryrollerderby.com 
The Mustard Seed Gala Dinner, Carriage House Inn, October 25, www.theseed.ca 
The Calgary Woman's Show, Roundup Centre, October 25-26, www.calgarywomansshow.com 
2008 Fall Cat Show, Ogden Legion, October 25-26, www.saccf.ca 
Feast of Sound & Song, Roundup Centre, October 26, www.mtroyal.ab.ca 
Positively Pink, The Westin Hotel, October 26, www.positivelypink.ca 
Secrets of Today's Modern Woman, The Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, October 27, www.learningtolovecancer.com 
A Night at The Cotton Club, TELUS Convention Centre, October 27, www.cottonclubcalgary.com 
Give'r For Liver 2008, Dublin, Ireland, October 27, www.liver.ca 
Opening Of Zia's Enoteca, Zia's Enoteca, October 27, www.zias.ca 
Bon Appetit with Bonnie Stern, Beth Tzedec Synagogue Ballroom, October 28, www.learningtolovecancer.com 
Meet Your Maker - Complimentary Wine Tasting, Ruth's Chris Steak House, October 30, www.downtowncalgary.com/events 
The Career Show, Roundup Centre, October 31-November 1, www.thecareershow.ca
12th Annual Woodworking Machinery, Tool Show and Sale, Lower Big 4 Building, October 31-November 2, www.canwestshows.com

November

Banff Mountain Film and Book Festivals, Various locations, Banff, Alberta, November 1-9, www.banffmountainfestivals.ca
Buildex Calgary, Roundup Centre, November 4-5 www.buildexcalgary.com 
DesignTrends Calgary Interior Design Show, Roundup Centre, November 4-5, www.designtrendscalgary.com
Construct Calgary & Homebuider And Renovator Expo, Roundup Centre, November 4-5, www.constructcalgary.com
Canadian Finals Rodeo, Rexall Place, Edmonton, November 5-9, www.canadianfinalsrodeo.ca
The 4th Annual Giant Incandescent Resonating Animation Festival, Various locations, November 5-9, www.GirafFest.ca
2008 National SLAM! Competition, Auburn Saloon,
Central Library,  Caffé Beano, November 5-9 www.cfsw.calgaryspokenwordfestival.com
Purple Heart Gala, Hotel Arts, November 6, www.discoveryhouse.ca
Whistler Cornucopia, Whistler B.C., November 6-10, www.whistlercornucopia.com
Meet Your Maker - Complimentary Wine Tasting, Ruth's Chris Steak House, November 6, 13, 20, 27, www.downtowncalgary.com
9th Annual Celebrity Waiters Luncheon, Calgary Petroleum Club, November 7, www.lls.org Christmas Events, Various Locations, November 7- January 3, www.epicureancalgary.com/christmas_events 
Charity Wine Tasting For Society For Treatment Of Autism, Western Canada Place, November 8, www.sta-ab.com
Blue Jeans and Blackjack, Calgary Italian Club, November 8, www.youthsingers.org 
Fuze 1st Annual Food and Wine Gala,
Fuze, Banff, November 8, www.fuzedining.com
Calgary Snow Show, Roundup Centre, November 8-9, www.calgarysnowshow.com
Hopscotch Festival, Vancouver, B.C., November 11-16, www.hopscotchfestival.com
Charity Auction Week, Willow Park Wines & Spirits, November 12-15, www.willowparkwines.com
2008 SAIT President’s Reception: “An Evening Under the Canopy.”, Heritage Hall, SAIT Polytechnic, November 13, www.sait.ca
ARTwear 2008, Art Gallery of Calgary, Hotel Arts, ovember 13, www.artgallerycalgary.org 
PBR Rocky Cup, Pengrowth Saddledome, November 13-15, www.pbrcanada.com
34th Annual Bob Edwards Award Luncheon, Hyatt Regency Calgary, November 14, www.atplive.com
The Mikai’sto Foundation Fundraising Gala, Coast Plaza Hotel, November 14, www.aboriginaleducation.epsb.ca
Taboo Sex Show, Roundup Centre, November 14-16, www.taboosexshow.com
Marda Loop Justice Film Festival, River Park Church Auditorium, November 14-16, www.justicefilmfestival.ca
CRDA Christmas Chaos, Legacy Sports Centre, November 15, www.calgaryrollerderby.com
Krawchuk Gala Fundraiser, Artists of the World, November 15, www.makeawish.ca 
Traditional Wine Making In France, Alliance Française of Calgary, November 15, www.afcalgary.ca
Shiver for Liver, Canada Olympic Park, November 16, www.liver.ca
Grey Cup Festival, Montreal, Quebec, November 19-23, www.cflgreycup.ca 
Gold Medal Plates: A Celebration Of Canadian Excellence, Roundup Centre, November 20, www.goldmedalplates.com 
Fête du Beaujolais Nouveau, Alliance Française of Calgary, November 20, www.afcalgary.ca 
The Grape Escape, Roundup Centre, November 21-22, www.calgarycoop.com 
Heroes And Legends with George Canyon, Calgary Petroleum Club, November 22, www.calgaryboysandgirlsclub.ca 
Return of the Laptop Rockers III, Marquee Room, November 22, www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=26341224946&ref=mf 
The Calgary Youth Orchestra's 50th Anniversary Celebration, Jack Singer Concert Hall, November 23, www.cyo.ab.ca 
The Calgary Small Business Show, The Calgary Chamber of Commerce, November 25,  www.thecalgarysmallbusinessshow.com 
Fair Trade Week, Various locations, November 25,26,29, www.ucalgary.ca/fairtrade 
Movember Stash Party, Cowboys, November 28, www.movember.com
9th Annual CJAY 92 Charity Rock Auction, The Roadhouse, November 28, www.cjay92.com 
Black Hills Estate Winery Chardonnay Release Party, Chicago Chophouse, November 28, www.blackhillswinery.com 
WinterStart Festival, Banff and Lake Louise, November 28-December 7, www.banfflakelouise.com
Lake Louise World Cup Skiing, Lake Louise, November 29-December 7, www.winterstartworldcup.com 
Arden MacLean Benefit, BLVD Lounge, November 30, www.blvdlounge.com 

December 

Balancing Acts 8 Calgary’s Eighth Annual Disability Arts Festival, Big Secret Theatre, December 3–6, www.balancing-acts.org 
Twelve Hours Of Christmas, Metropolitan Grill, December 5
ASA Southern Alberta Snowmobile and ATV Show, Round-up Centre, December 6-7, www.altasnowmobile.ab.ca 
Calgary Chinatown Open Table Tennis Championships, Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre, December 13-14, www.abtabletennis.com 
Rum and Eggnog Day at Rush Hour, Rush Hour, December 19, www.rush-hour.ca 
Winter Solstice Wine Tasting, Inglewood Bird Sanctuary, December 21, www.calgary.ca 
Mac's Midget Tournament, Various Arenas, December 26-January 1, www.macstournament.ab.ca 
New Year's Eve Events, Various Locations, December 31, www.epicureancalgary.com/new_years_eve_events