Epicurean Calgary

2009

January

High Performance Rodeo, Various Locations, January 5-31, www.oyr.org
Calgary Motorcycle Show, Roundup Centre, January 9-11, www.motorcycleshows.ca 
Ski For Heart Lake Louise, Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise,  Lake Louise, January 9-11, www.skiforheart.ca 
2009 Alberta Film & Television Industry Wrap Party, Aero Space Museum, January 10, www.albertawrapparty.com 
Calgary Flames Danone SuperSkills Competitions, Pengrowth Saddledome, January 11, www.calgaryflames.com 
Okanagan Icewine Festival, Sun Peaks Resort,  Kamloops, British Columbia, January 13-18, www.thewinefestivals.com 
The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Sports Invitational, Lake Louise, January 15-18, www.banfflakelouise.com 
HomExpo, Roundup Centre, January 16-18, www.showswork.com
Bridal Fantasy Show, TELUS Convention Centre, January 18, www.bridalfantasy.com
Pastry Chef Showcase, Hotel Arts, January 18, www.pastrychefguild.net 
Obama Inauguration Day, Mile One Tavern, January 20, www.collectivelyeclectic.com 
Drambuie Den Calgary 2009, BLVD Lounge, January 20, www.drambuieden.ca 
Bill Brooks 11th Annual Prostate Cancer Benefit; Gatsby If You Can, Hotel Arts, January 23, www.thetrust.ca 
15th Annual Ice Magic Festival, Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, January 23-25, www.banfflakelouise.com 
Victoria Whisky Festival, Hotel Grand Pacific, January 23-25, www.victoriawhiskyfestival.com 
The 7th Annual Western Canadian Fly Fishing Expo, Spruce Meadows, January 23-25, www.flyfishingevents.com 
2009 Year of the Ox Chinese New Year Carnival, Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre, January 23–25, www.culturalcentre.ca 
The Fourth Biennial International Festival of Animated Objects, Various Locations, January 23–February 1, www.animatedobjects.ca 
PSAC Stars & Spurs Gala 2009, Roundup Centre, January 24, www.stars.ca 
Calgary Chamber of Commerce Annual Salute To Excellence, Hyatt Regency Hotel, January 24, www.calgarychamber.com 
Scots Wha Hae!, Royal Canadian Legion, January 24, www.kensingtonwinemarket.com
The Wedding Fair, Roundup Centre, January 25, www.theweddingfair.ca 
The University Of Calgary Dinos Baseball Club Dinner, Red and White Club, January 29, www.ballcharts.com/uofcdinos 
40th Annual Calgary RV Exposition & Sale, Roundup Centre & Corral, January 29-February 1, www.rvshowsalberta.ca 
Calgary International Salsa Congress, Hyatt Regency Calgary,January 30-February 1, www.calgarysalsacongress.com 
AKC Winter 2009 Show, Big Four Building, January 30-February 1, www.albertakennelclub.org 
Exposure 2009: The Calgary-Banff Photography Festival, Various Locations in Calgary, Banff and Canmore, January 30-February 28, www.exposurecalgarybanff.com 
Calgary Chinese New Year Banquet, Year of the Ox, The Taoist Tai Chi Society of Canada Centre, January 31, www.western.canada.taoist.org 
Sien Lok Society of Calgary 40th Chinese New Year's Banquet for Year of the Ox, Regency Palace Restaurant, January 31, www.sienlok.org
New Year's Tri-Pocalypse, Legacy Sports Centre, January 31, www.calgaryrollerderby.com 
World in a Weekend Calgary, Mount Royal College, January 31- February 1, www.worldinaweekend.com 

February

Groundhog Day Wine Tasting, Inglewood Bird Sanctuary, February 1, www.calgary.ca 
4th Southern Alberta Landscapers & Contractors Expo, Roundup Centre, February 3-4, www.landscapingexpo.net 
Enbridge PlayRites Festival, Martha Cohen Theatre, February 4-March 8, www.atplive.com 
Jameson Irish Whiskey Tasting, Mount Royal LD Tasting Center, February 5, ls736@lsgp.ca 
Foothills Hospital Cabaret, Hyatt Regency, February 5, www.community.calgaryhealthtrust.ca 
Renfrew Educational Services Charity Gala, Hyatt Regency Hotel, February 6, www.renfreweducation.org 
Chinese New Year Gala - Year of the Ox, Regency Palace Seafood Restaurant, February 6, www.calgary.hkcba.com 
8th Annual Calgary Boating Exposition, TELUS Convention Centre, February 6-8, www.theboatingexpo.com 
5th Annual EPICurean Food and Wine Festival, The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, February 6-8, www.fairmont.com 
The Wild Gala, Big Four Building, February 7, www.cpawscalgary.org 
Winter Carnival at Fort Calgary, Fort Calgary, February 7, www.fortcalgary.com 
Warm Hearts Warm Homes Charity Gala, Westin Calgary, February 7, www.crhba.com 
2nd Annual Calgary Total Health Show, The Roundup Center, February 7-8, www.healthshows.com 
Picture this... Film Festival 2009, La Joie De Vivre, February 7-11, www.ptff.org 
Third Annual L’Arche Calgary Cake Walk, Carriage House Inn, February 8, www.larchecalgary.org 
Spirits Of Gold, A Decade Of Devotion, Big Four Building, February 10, www.calgaryunitedway.org 
2009 BMO Skate Canada Junior Nationals, Max Bell Centre, February 11-14, www.skatecanada.ca 
27th Annual Alberta Dance Explosions Festival 2009, DSW Theatre, February 11-14, 18-21, 25-28, www.dswlive.ca 
The Canadian Red Cross Presents Beats Not Bullets, Broken City Social Club, February 12-13, www.redcross.ca
8th Viessmann Luge World Cup, Canada Olympic Park, February 12-14, www.luge.ca 
Calgary Boat and Sportsmen's Show, Roundup Centre, February 12-15, www.sportshows.ca 
3rd Annual Reel Fun Film Festival, Various Locations, February 12-23, www.reelfunfilmfest.com 
Legacies 2009: The Battle, MacEwan Hall, February 13, www.collectivelyeclectic.com 
Daryl Makk Presents The “UN-VALENTINE” Show, Qunicy's on 7th Street,  February 13, www.comedydetour.ca 
In the Heat of the Night, Calgary Zoo, February 13-14, www.calgaryzoo.org 
Mozart in Love, Jack Singer Concert Hall, February 13-14, www.cpo-live.com 
Turn On Calgary, Hotel Arts, February 14, www.turnoncalgary.org 
Morocco - A Valentine's Day Party, Shwan Gallery, February 14, www.morocco.eventbrite.com 
Valentine's Sweet Hearts Ball, Executive Royal Inn, February 14, www.gcbd.ca
Southern Stardust Valentine's Dinner and Dance, The Red & White Club, February 14, www.southernstardust.ca
A Victorian Valentine's Day Dinner, Wainwright Hotel, February 14, www.heritagepark.ca 
2009 Winterfest Short Track Speed Skating Competition, Olympic Oval,  February 13-15, www.oval.ucalgary.ca 
Calgary Canucks 4th Annual Alumni Game, Max Bell Centre, February 16, www.calgarycanucks.com Olympic Oval’s Papa John’s Family Fun Day, Olympic Oval, February 16, www.oval.ucalgary.ca 
Canstruction Calgary, Calgary City Hall, February 17-28, www.canstructioncalgary.com 
Beer Eh!, Willow Park Wines & Spirits, February 18, www.willowpark.net
Winefest Calgary, Big Four Building, February 19-21, www.celebratewinefest.com
16th Annual Lawson Lundell Celebrity Hors d'oeuvres, TELUS Convention Centre, February 20, www.atplive.com
World Of Wheels, Roundup Centre, February 20-22, www.autorama.com
Booker’s 9th Annual Mardi Gras Celebration, Booker's, February 20-21, 27-28, www.bookersbbq.com
Mardi Gras at the Shamrock, Shamrock Hotel, February 21, www.mockingshadows.com
The Calgary Oscars, Big Four Building, February 21, www.calgaryoscars.ca 
The 53rd Hungaria Gala Ball, Westin Hotel, February 21, www.hungariaball.com
Theatre Calgary's 16th Annual Oscar Night, The Ranchmen’s Club, February 22, www.theatrecalgary.com
Oscar Dü At The Uptown, The Uptown, February 22, www.theuptown.com
Calgary Midwinter Bluesfest, Various Locations, February 23-28, www.calgarybluesfest.com Passionista Supporting Carewest, Artists of the World, February 26, www.community.calgaryhealthtrust.ca 
A Night At The Races, Hotel Arts, February 26, www.schizophrenia.ab.ca
Calgary Home & Garden Show, The Roundup Centre, February 26- March 1, www.calgaryhomeshow.com 
ArtaWEARness IX, Alberta College of Art + Design, February 27, www.acad.ca 
3rd Annual Wild Rose Cup Challenge, Big Four Building, February 27, www.calgaryrollerderby.com 
CKOC All Breed Dog Show, Big Four Building, February 27- March 1, www.ckoc.com
15th Annual Bottlescrew Bill's Beerfest, Bottlescrew Bill's Old English Pub, February 28, www.bottlescrewbill.com 
2009 Brazilian Carnaval, Chinese Cultural Centre, February 28, www.bcaab.org 
Winefest Edmonton, Shaw Conference Centre, February 28, www.celebratewinefest.com
2009 Parents’ Quest for the Cure Ice Gala, Westin Calgary, February 28, www.kidscancercare.ab.ca 

March

The Nightclub & Bar Convention and Trade Show, Las Vegas Convention Centre, March 1-4, www.nightclub.com 
Kiwanis Music Festival, Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, SAIT Campus Centre, March 2-21, www.calgarykiwanisfestival.ca 
The California Wine Fair, Hotel Arts, March 4, www.calwine.ca 
The 2009 Calgary Region One-Act Play Festival,
Victor Mitchell Theatre, March 4-7, www.pumphousetheatre.ca 
Heroes Among Us- “Evolution”, 5th Annual Awards Gala, Calgary Golf & Country Club, March 5, www.summitfoundation.ca 
CUPS 2009 Moonlight Lounge Gala, Hyatt Regency Calgary, March 5, www.cupshealthcentre.com 
17th Annual $100 Film Festival, Plaza Theatre, March 5-7, www.csif.org 
Celebrating Beauty in Life with Passion, Arrata Opera House, March 6, www.community.calgaryhealthtrust.ca 
Tim Horton's Brier, Pengrowth Saddledome and Big Four Building, March 7-15, www.seasonofchampions.ca 
Dine Out Calgary 2009, Various locations, March 9-15, www.dineoutcalgary.com 
10th Annual Vehicles and Violins Gala, Roundup Centre and Corral, March 10, www.calgarymotordealers.com
Intuit Canada 2009 Brain Freeze Trivia, Schanks Sports Bar South, March 11, www.calgarycorporatechallenge.com 
2009 Calgary International Auto and Truck Show, Roundup Centre and Corral, March 11-15, www.calgarymotordealers.com 
6th Annual Funny Bone Comedy Night, Calgary Petroleum Club, March 12, www.community.calgaryhealthtrust.ca 
Scotland In An Evening, Mount Royal Liquor Depot Tasting Centre, March 12, ls726@lsgp.ca 
The 2009 Calgary Improv Brier: Improv, Hurry, Hard!, Engineered Air Theatre, March 12-14, www.ImprovGuild.com 
2009 Fringe Rewind, Various locations, March 12,13,14,19,20,21, www.see.calgaryfringe.ca 
Bowl for Kids, Various Locations, March 12-April 18, www.bowlforkidscalgary.com 
Skate, Walk or Wheel A-Kid-to-Camp Fundraiser, Olympic Oval, March 14, www.betweenfriends.ab.ca Decidedly Jazz Danceworks Presents: Possessed: All Funked Up, Hotel Arts, March 14, www.getpossessed.com
21st Annual Gala Auction, Glencoe Club, March 14, www.bbbscalgary.com
Searching for Happy Endings Gala, Fairmont Palliser Hotel, March 14, www.mcsc.ca
St. Patrick's Day Festivities, Various Locations, March 14-17, www.epicureancalgary.com/st_patricks_day_events 
TransCanada Alberta Music Series, Engineered Air Theatre, March 18-21, www.epcorcentre.org 
2009 World Long Track Speed Skating Finale, Olympic Oval, March 18-22, www.oval.ucalgary.ca 
The Grape Escape, Roundup Centre, March 20-21, www.calgarycoop.com 
Calgary Maple Festival, Ecole de la Rose Sauvage, March 21, www.acfa-calgary.ca 
The 2009 Calgary Resort Property Show, Big Four Building, March 21-22, www.resortpropertyshow.com 
2009 Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival, Various Locations, Vancouver, B.C., March 23-29, www.playhousewinefest.com 
Campbeltown Presents: Springbank Scotch Tasting, Mount Royal Tasting Centre, March 26, ls726@lsgp.ca 
The Oldtimers' Hockey Challenge, Pengrowth Saddledome, March 26, www.oldtimershockey.com 
The Family-a-Fair, Roundup Centre, March 27-28, www.family-a-fair.ca 
Patience, Pumphouse Theatre, March 27-April 4, www.morpheustheatre.ca 
Tango and Latin Gala 2009, Austrian Hall, March 28, www.dancecalgary.com 
2nd Annual Big Snow Blast, Canada Olympic Park, March 28, www.bbbscalgary.com 
2009 Strathmore Prostate Cancer Gala, Strathmore Civic Centre, March 28, www.community.calgaryhealthtrust.ca 
Black Gold Gala, Gasoline Alley, Heritage Park, March 28, www.ccfcgala.dojiggy.com
LOCAL 101 - Eating Food You Know, From People You Know, Hillhurst-Sunnyside Community Center, March 28, www.foragefoods.com
Outdoor Adventure & Travel Show, Roundup Centre, March 28-29, www.outdooradventureshow.ca 
2009 PGA of Alberta Golf Show, Roundup Centre, March 28-29, www.albertapga.com 
Calgary's Women in Business Expo, Big Four Building, March 28-29, www.nationalwomeninbusinessexpo.com 
Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra’s Cork & Canvas International Wine & Art Festival 2009, Willow Park Wines & Spirits, 10801 Bonaventure Drive S.E. and
Calgary Petroleum Club, 319 5 Ave. S.W., March 31, April 2, 4, www.cpo-live.com

April

Flames Better Halves Ultimate Ladies Night Out, Flames Central, April 1, www.flames.nhl.com 
Green Fools' April Fools Day Parade, Memorial Park, April 1, www.greenfools.com 
6th Annual Calgary International Spoken Word Festival, Various Locations in Calgary and Banff, April 1-17, www.calgaryspokenwordfestival.com 
Bordeaux Wine Festival, Saint Germain, April 3, www.vineanddine.ca 
Calgary's Bar and Nightlife Show, Olympic Oval, April 3-4, www.barandnightlife.com 
14th Annual Okanagan Fest-of-Ale, Penticton Convention Centre, Penticton, B.C., April 3-4, www.fest-of-ale.bc.ca 
Double Trouble, Big Four Building, April 4, www.calgaryrollerderby.com 
President's ACAD Smart Night, Hyatt Regency Hotel, April 4, www.acad.ab.ca
Calgary Horticultural Society's Garden Show, Spruce Meadows, April 4-5, www.calhort.org Acreage Lifestyle Show, Roundup Centre and Corral, April 4-5, www.calgarystampede.com 
Aggie Days, Roundup Centre, April 4-5, www.calgarystampede.com 
Slow Food Presents Annual Roots & Shoots Dinner, River Café, April 6, www.slowfoodcalgary.ca 
Gems of Hope's Calgary chapter presents Dr. Wayne Dyer, Jack Singer Concert Hall, April 6, www.gemsofhope.org 
AGCcooks, The Art of Cuisine, The Art Gallery of Calgary, April 8, www.artgallerycalgary.org 
2009 Sportsman of the Year Dinner, Roundup Centre, April 8, www.calgaryboosterclub.com 
The 47th Annual White Hat Awards, Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, April 9, www.tourismcalgary.com 
Antique Arms & Military Collectors Show, Roundup Centre, April 10-11, www.calgarygunshow.com 
Taste of Jamaica Expo, Thorncliffe Greenview Community Centre, April 11, www.jcaalberta.com Fort Calgary Spring Fever, Fort Calgary, April 12, www.fortcalgary.ab.ca 
6th The Calgary Underground Film Festival, The Plaza Theatre, April 14-19, www.calgaryundergroundfilm.org 
Classic Malts Selection Whisky Tasting, Mount Royal LD Tasting Centre, April 16, ls726@lsgp.ca
13th Annual Leadership Awards, Roundup Centre, April 16, www.volunteercalgary.ab.ca
A Taste of the Opera, Arrata Opera Centre, April 17, www.calgaryopera.com 
Body Soul & Spirit Expo, Big Four Building, April 17-19, www.bodysoulspiritexpo.com
The 18th Annual Climb for Wilderness, 7th Annual Run for Wilderness, and 18th Wild Alberta Expo, Calgary Tower, April 18, www.climbforwilderness.ca 
Pet Expo, Big Four Building, April 18-19, www.canwestshows.com
2009 Spring Cat Show, Championship & Household Pet Extravaganza, Shouldice Arena, April 18-19, www.saccf.ca 
The Calgary Woman's Show, Roundup Centre, April 18-19, www.calgarywomansshow.com
SUPERTRAIN 2009, Calgary Soccer Centre, April 18-19, www.supertrain.ca
Earth Day Celebrations, Calgary Zoo, April 19, www.calgaryzoo.org
Wine and Swing, Canada Olympic Park,April 19, www.estelle-music.com 
It’s a Snap – Ladies Only Football Seminar, Red & White Club, McMahon Stadium,  April 21, www.stampeders.com/events/snap/ 
Love Your Heart Benefit Concert, Various Theatres, April 23, www.loveyourheart.ca 
Wines Of Spain Tasting, Mount Royal LD Tasting Centre, April 23, ls726@lsgp.ca
4th Annual Pitch n' Hitch, Roundup Centre,April 24, www.impactsociety.com
EWI Hot Heels Spring Fashion Show & Fundraiser,
Flames Central,  April 24, www.ewicalgary.com
A Taste of History, Heritage Park Historical Village, April 25, www.heritagepark.ca 
Calgary Comic and Entertainment Expo, Roundup Centre, April 25-26, www.calgaryexpo.com 
Friends of Fish Creek Open House, Fish Creek Provincial Park, April 26, www.friendsoffishcreek.org 
Bar And Beverage Conference and Expo, Roundup Centre, April 28-29, www.barandbeverage.com Argentinian Wine Tasting, Mount Royal LD Tasting Centre, April 30, ls726@lsgp.ca 
Okanagan Spring Wine Festival, Various Locations, Okanagan Valley, B.C., April 30-May 9, www.thewinefestivals.com 
9th Annual FUNNYFEST Calgary Comedy Festival, Various Locations, April 30-May 10, www.funnyfest.com

May

LiveStyle: Calgary's Urban Art Festival, Jack Singer Concert Hall, May 1, www.calgary.ca 
Banff Rocky Mountain Wine & Food Festival, Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel and Resort and other locations around Banff and Lake Louise, May 1-3, www.rockymountainwine.com 
Light Up Papua New Guinea - The 2nd Chapter, Cantos Music Foundation, May 2, www.lutw.org 
Theatre Calgary Presents: 'The Big Run', Bowness Park, May 2, www.theatrecalgary.com 
The Mother’s Day Variety Show, Dessert And an Art Sale, Winston Heights Community Hall, May 2, www.phylliswheaton.com 
Calgary Spring Antique Show, Max Bell Centre, May 2-3, www.antiqueshowscanada.com 
Calgary Rock and Lapidary Club Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show, West Hillhurst Arena, May 2-3, www.crlc.ca 
Jane's Walk 2009, Various Locations, May 2-3, www.janeswalk.net 
Bell Walk For Kids Help Phone, Eau Claire Market, May 3, www.bellwalkforkidshelpphone.ca 
Child and Youth Friendly Calgary's 12th Annual Empty Bowls Fundraiser, Fort Calgary, May 3, www.cyfc.ca 
Calgary Bluesfest Media Release Party, Mikey's Juke Joint, May 4, www.calgarybluesfest.com 
Petro-Canada Stage One Festival, Lunchbox Theatre, May 4-16, www.lunchboxtheatre.com 
Don Julio Tequila Tasting, Mount Royal LD Tasting Centre, May 7, ls736@lsgp.ca 
5th Annual Wine & Wishes, Il Giardino Ristorante, May 7, www.rainbowsociety.ab.ca  
ImaginASIAN Festival 2009, Various Locations, May 7-June 1, www.asianheritagecalgary.ca 
4th Annual Henry Burris All-Star Weekend, Various Locations, May 8-9, www.bbbscalgary.com 
Portobello West Calgary, Big Four Building, May 8-10, www.portobellowest.com
Mother’s Day Luncheon, The Westin Hotel, May 9, www.cbcf.org
CamRA Beer Festival, Amsterdam Rhino, May 9, epicureancalgary@yahoo.ca 
Mayhem at Max Bell, Max Bell Centre, May 9, www.calgaryrollerderby.com 
Mother’s Day Run & Walk, Calgary Tower, May 10, www.mdrunandwalk.com 
Wine and Swing, Canada Olympic Park, May 10, www.estelle-music.com 
2009 Canadian Open Poker Championship, Stampede Casino, May 11-17, www.canadianchampionshippoker.com 
2009 Stampeders' President’s Luncheon, TELUS Convention Centre, May 14, www.stampeders.com 
Otafest 2009, University of Calgary (MacEwan Student Centre, MacEwan Hall, Science A, Science B, Science  Theatres, and Earth Sciences), May 15-17, www.otafest.com 
136th Birthday of the Formation of the N.W.M.P., Fort Calgary, May 18, www.fortcalgary.ab.ca 
2009 Calgary International Children's Festival, Various Locations, May 19-23, www.calgarychildfest.org 
Tuscan Wine Tasting, Mount Royal LD Tasting Centre, May 20, ls736@lsgp.ca 
The 2009 Cancervive Gala, MacEwan Hall, May 21, www.cancervive.ca 
Calgary Stampeders/CUPS Kick-off Breakfast, Hyatt Regency, May 21, www.cupshealthcentre.com 
French Friday Rhone Wine Festival, La Chaumiere, May 22, www.vineanddine.ca 
2009 Calgary Roughnecks Drill Crew Poker Tournament Fundraiser, Stampede Casino - Big Sky Showroom, May 22, www.calgaryroughnecks.com  Kelowna Beer Festival, Kelowna Curling Club, Kelowna , B.C., May 22-23, www.kelownabeerfest.com 
6th Annual Call Of The Wilds Gala, Red & White Club, May 23, www.aiwc.ca 
Foothills Academy's 18th Annual Run, Walk ‘n’ Roll, Foothills Academy, May 23, www.foothillsacademy.org 
I’m All-In Against Cancer Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Tournament, Stampede Casino’s Big Sky Room, May 24, www.imallin.org 
First Annual Cpl. Mike Starker Memorial Poker Run, Denim Suburban Land, May 24, www.veteransmccanada.com 
9th Annual Dog Jog 2009, Fish Creek Park, May 24, www.calgaryhumane.ca 
Salute Calgary Wine + Food Festival, Various locations, May 25-June 6, www.salutewinefestival.com 
New Zealand Wine Fair, Hotel Arts, May 26, www.nzwine-events.ca 
"Drums, Spokes and Martinis", A Benefit For The Ride To Conquer Cancer, Habitat Living Sound Lounge, May 28, thinkcelerity@gmail.com 
Weizen and Wit Beers: An Introduction to Great Summer Beers, Mount Royal LD Tasting Centre, May 28, ls736@lsgp.ca 
Wine Summit, Post Hotel & Spa, Lake Louise, May 28-31, www.winesummitlakelouise.com 
Windy Mountain Music, Various locations, May 28-June 1, www.windymountain.ca 
Fairy Tales International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival, The Plaza Theatre and EMMEDIA, May 28-June 6, www.fairytalesfilmfest.com 
Speak Out 11, Olympic Plaza, May 29, www.proudtobedisabled.com 
The Rocky Mountain Rally, Race City Speedway and Porcupine Hills Forestry Area, May 29-30, www.rockymountainrally.com 
Calgary Beerfest, Big Four Building, May 29-30, www.get-a-life.ca 
13th Annual Millarville Rodeo, Millarvile, Alberta, May 29–31, www.millarville-ab.com 
Bragg Creek Festival, Bragg Creek Centre. Bragg Creek, May 29–31, www.braggcreekfestival.com 
4th Annual Canadian Rockies Cowboy Festival, David Thompson Resort, Nordegg, May 29–31, www.davidthompsonresort.com 
4-H on Parade, Ag Building, Big Top, Corral, Pavilion, May 29–31, www.stampedeagriculture.com 
Cooking With The Maestros, Centini Restaurant & Lounge, May 30, www.cpo-live.com 
2009 Stampeders Fanfest, McMahon Stadium, May 30, www.stampeders.com 
14th Annual A Festival of Quilts, Heritage Park, May 30-31, www.heritagepark.ca 
4th Street Lilac Festival, 4th St. S.W., May 31, www.lilacfestival.net 
Great Strides Walk, Fish Creek Park, May 31, www.cfcalgary.ca 
18th Annual Motorcycle Awareness Ride/ Walt Healy and Bob Kane Memorial Ride, Deerfoot Mall, May 31, www.motorcycleawarenessride.com 
Pure Fashion Show, Mount Royal College, May 31, www.purefashion.com 
HSBC Calgary Marathon, Murdock Park, May 31, www.calgarymarathon.com 
TELUS Walk to Cure Diabetes- Airdrie, Nose Creek Park, Airdrie, May 31, www.jdrf.ca 

June

Big Rock Eddies, Jack Singer Concert Hall, June 1, www.bigrockbeer.com 
2009 Calgary Stampeders Kick Off Luncheon, Red & White Club, June 2, www.calgarychamber.com 
Mayor's Environment Expo 2009, Municipal Building Atrium, June 2-4, www.calgary.ca  
POPS in the Park with CPO, Heritage Park Celebration Tent, June 3, www.cpo-live.com 
Alberta Adolescent Recovery Centre 12th Annual Gala Benefit Dinner & Silent Auction, Hyatt Regency, June 4, www.aarc.ab.ca 
Old School Festival IV, Arrata Opera Centre, June 4-13, www.thisisamobhit.com 
nextMEDIA, The Future Of Digital Content, The Fairmont Banff Springs, Banff, Alberta, June 5-7, www.nextmediaevents.com 
Banff World Television Festival, Various locations, Banff, June 7-10, www.banff2009.com 
Campus Fair 2009, University Of Calgary, June 6, www.ucalgary.ca 
Artumas Africa Foundation Fundraiser 2009, Schanks North, June 6, www.artumasfoundation.org 
2009 Calgary Mitsubishi City Chase, Eau Claire Market-North Plaza, June 6, www.mitsubishicitychase.com
Motorcycle Ride For Dad, Shouldice Arena, June 6, www.motorcycleridefordad.org 
Alberta Cancer Foundation's Underwear Affair, Round-Up Centre, June 6, www.uncoverthecure.org 
Canadian Liver Foundation Stroll For Liver, Edworthy Park, June 7, www.liver.ca
Enerflex Super Cities Walk For MS, Prince’s Island Park, June 7, www.mscalgary.org  
GO-EXPO: Gas and Oil Exposition, Stampede Park, June 9-11, www.petroleumshow.com 
Alderman Joe Connelly Fundraiser, Willow Park Wine and Spirits, June 11, www.calgary.ca
Sage Theatre's IGNITE! Festival 2009, Pumphouse Theatres, June 11-13, www.sagetheatre.com 
49th Annual Innisfail Professional Rodeo, Innisfail, Alberta June 11-14, www.innisfailauctionmarket.com 
Zin at the Inn Wine Fest, Blackfoot Inn, June 12, www.alzheimercalgary.com 
VulCON16: Spock Days/Galaxyfest 2009, Vulcan, Alberta, June 12-14, www.town.vulcan.ab.ca
Alberta Ride for Sight 2009, Agricultural Centre Fairgrounds, Olds, June 12-14, www.rideforsight.com 
Axe Capoeira Presents Festival Of Capoeira And Brazilian Arts, Various locations, June 12-14, www.axecalgary.com 
5th Annual Saving Lives – Changing Lives Fundraising Gala, Cochrane Ranchehouse, June 13, www.cochranehumane.ca 
Driven 2009, Big Four Building, June 13, www.drivenshow.ca 
Calgary Carifest, Olympic Plaza, June 13, www.carifestcalgary.ca 
Korinnya Ukrainian Folk Ensemble Kubasa Competition, Beddington Heights Community Centre, June 13, www.korinnya.com 
Airdrie’s 3rd Annual Empty Bowls Arts Festival, Nose Creek Park, June 13, www.emptybowlsairdrie.com 
Gallery Calorie 2009, 17th Avenue S.W., June 13, www.gallerycalorie.com 
Inglewood's Edible Enticements, Through Inglewood, June 13, www.calgaryfoodtours.com 
The RONA MS Bike Tour, Start location Airdrie, June 13-14, www.mscalgary.org 
6th Annual Waterton Wildflower Festival, Waterton Lakes National Park, June 13-21, www.watertonwildflowers.com 
Wine and Swing, June 14, Canada Olympic Park, www.estelle-music.com 
Betty's Run for ALS 2009, Glenmore Park Rowing and Canoe Club, June 14, www.bettysrun.ca 
14th Annual Heel 'n' Wheel-a-Thon, Fish Creek Park, June 14, www.ccfc.ca 
Walmart Walk For Miracles, Pumphouse Park, June 14, www.walmartwalkformiracles.ca 
The Seventh Annual Rick Hansen Wheels In Motion, Eau Claire Market, June 14, www.wheelsinmotion.org 
TELUS Walk to Cure Diabetes, Currie Barracks, June 14, www.jdrf.ca 
An Evening With Jerry Seinfeld, Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, June 16, www.thecalgaryfoundation.org 
"The Future of Nuclear Power" BBQ, Calgary Technologies, June 17, www.ccat.org 
The Blind Boys of Alabama with Special Guest Ruthie Foster, Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, June 18, www.keystonemusic.ca 
4th Calgary Timeraiser, Flames Central, June 18, www.timeraiser.ca 
Irish Whiskey Tasting, Mount Royal LD Tasting Centre, June 18, ls736@lsgp.ca 
22nd Annual Gathering - Cowboy Poetry, Music, Art and Western Hospitality, Pincher Creek, Alberta, June 18-21, www.pincher-creek.com 
The Canmore artsPeak Arts Festival, Canmore, Alberta, June 18-21, www.artspeakcanmore.com 
Guy Weadick Memorial Rodeo, WPCA Chuckwagon Races, High River Exhibition Park, June 18-21, www.hrchamber.ca 
World of Wine Festival 2009, Flames Central, June 19, www.flamescentral.com 
Canadian Cancer Society Relay For Life, Calgary Rugby Union, June 19, www.cancer.ca 
Trico Homes Ride for a Lifetime, Calgary-Cranbrook–Nelson–Cranbrook-Calgary, June 19–21, www.kidscancercare.ab.ca 
6th Annual Canadian Rockies Bluegrass Festival, David Thompson Resort, Nordegg, Alberta, June 19-21, www.davidthompsonresort.com 
The Greek Festival 2009, Calgary Hellenic Society Community Hall, June 19-21, www.calgaryhellenic.com 
Cut Throat Car Hops VS B52 Bellas, Max Bell Centre, June 20, www.calgaryrollerderby.com 
Purge-the-Spurge, Fish Creek Provincial Park, June 20, www.friendsoffishcreek.org 
11th Annual Water Valley Traditional Celtic Folk Festival, Water Valley, Alberta, June 20, www.WaterValleyCelticFestival.org 
4th Annual Bridges of Hope, Forest Lawn Library, June 20, www.redcross.ca 
5th Annual Chinook Half Ironman Triathlon, Lake Midnapore, June 20, www.chinookhalf.com 
2009 Second Annual Ride for the Breath of Life Motorcycle Ride, Grand & Toy parking lot, June 20, www.cfcalgary.ca 
Play On! Street Hockey Tournament and Outdoor Hockey Festival, Deerfoot Mall, June 20-21, www.playon.ca 
Summer Solstice Wine Tasting, Inglewood Bird Sanctuary, June 21, www.calgary.ca 
Celebrate Aboriginal Awareness, Heritage Park, June 21, www.heritagepark.ca 
Father's Day Brunch, Calgary Zoo, June 21, www.calgaryzoo.org 
Ramsay Rocks!, Ramsay School, June 21, www.ramsaycommunity.ab.ca 
A Summer Solstice Champagne Bus Tour, Coookbook Co. Cooks, June 21, www.slowfoodcalgary.ca 
Nathan Hornburg Memorial, Loops for the Troops Run, North Glenmore Park, June 21, www.loopsforthetroops.ca 
The Safeway Father’s Day Walk/Run for Prostate Cancer, Eau Claire Market, June 21, www.fathersdayrun.ca 
2009 ATB Financial Classic, Sirocco Golf Club, June 22-28, www.atbfinancialclassic.com 
Calgary Jazz Festival, Various Locations, June 22-28, www.calgaryjazz.com 
Big Hearted Cowboys presents "Meet the Stampede Stars", Heritage Park's Gasoline Alley Transportation Museum, June 24, www.bigheartedcowboys.com 
Sled Island Festival, Various Locations, June 24-27, www.sledisland.com 
artsScene Calgary Launch Party, Art Central and The Palomino, June 25, www.businessforthearts.org Ponoka Stampede, Ponoka, Alberta, June 25-July 1, www.ponokastampede.com 
The Canadian Rockies International Rodeo, Strathmore, Alberta, June 26-28, www.argra.org 
The Glenn Olson and Chris Tutty Wild, Wild, West Hollywood Art Exhibit And Celebrity Poker Tournament, Stampede Casino, June 27, www.socialshop.ca 
Alberta Ballet's House And Garden Tour, Various locations, June 27-28, www.albertaballet.com 
The Ride to Conquer Cancer, Calgary- Highway 22- Bar U Ranch- Sierra West Ranch, June 27-28, www.ab09.conquercancer.ca
FRESky Ferret Fun Run, Parkdale Community Hall, June 28, www.ferrets.ca 
Ale & Tail Canadian Beer Festival, Calgary Zoo, June 30, www.calgaryzoo.org 

July

Canada Day at Fort Calgary, July 1, www.fortcalgary.com 
Dominion Day/Canada Day, Heritage Park, July 1, www.heritagepark.ca 
Canada Day Rockfest, Ceili's Pub, July 1, www.ceilis.com 
Canada Day Celebrations in Banff, Banff Canada Place and Central Park, Banff, Alberta, July 1, www.banff.ca 
104th Running of the Millarville Races, Millarville, Alberta, July 1, www.millarville-ab.com 
Canada Day Celebrations at Prince's Island and Olympic Plaza, July 1, www.calgary.ca 
Canada Day Live Concert: Vistas: Artists on the Canadian Pacific Railway, Glenbow Museum, July 1, www.glenbow.org
Events at The Art Gallery of Calgary, The Art Gallery of Calgary, July 2-3, www.artgallerycalgary.org 
Calgary Stampede, Stampede Park and various locations in and around Calgary, July 3-12, www.epicureancalgary.com/stampede_spreadsheet 
Shakespeare In The Park, Prince's Island, July 3-August 22, www.mtroyal.ca/sitp 
Third Calgary Turkish Festival 2009, Eau Claire Market, July 4, www.CalgaryTurkishFestival.com 
Fifth Annual Summer Fun Fundraiser, South Calgary Community Association Hall, July 5, www.hytes.org 
SummerSLAM, Grand Prairie, Alberta, July 9-11, www.summerslamsports.com 
17th Annual Merritt Mountain Music Festival 2009, Merrit, B.C., July 9-12, www.mountainfest.com 
Motion Notion 2009, Drayton Valley, Alberta, July 16-19, www.motionnotion.com 
Rum Runner Days, The Crowsnest Pass, Alberta, July 16-19, www.rumrunnerdays.com 
Annual European Classic Car Show, Stanley Park, July 17-18, www.vsccc.ca 
Longview Stampede, Longview, Alberta, July 17-19, www.village.longview.ab.ca 
South Country Fair, Fort Macleod, Alberta, July 17-19, www.scfair.ab.ca 
Fiestaval, Olympic Plaza, July 17-19, www.fiestaval.ca 
Tour For Kids, Banff National Park-David Thompson Park Resort-Sundre-Calgary, July 17-19 www.tourforkids.com 
Commedia dell'Arte, Priddis Valley Gardens, July 18, www.priddisvalleygardens.com 
9th Annual Banded Peak Challenge for Easter Seals, Camp Horizon, Kananaskis Country, Alberta, July 18, www.bandedpeakchallenge.com
Sun and Salsa Festival, Kensington Community, July 19, www.visitkensington.com 
Airdrie Regional Air Show, Airdrie AirPark, July 22, www.airdrieairshow.ca 
30th Annual Calgary Folk Music Festival, Prince's Island Park, July 23-26, www.calgaryfolkfest.com 
Rexall Edmonton Indy, City Centre Airport, Edmonton, Alberta, July 24-26, www.edmontonindy.com 
Paskapoo Downhill Rodeo, Canada Olympic Park, July 24-26, www.paskapoodh.com 
Historic Calgary Week 2009, Various Locations, July 24-August 3, www.chinookcountry.org 
Chestermere Water Festival, Chestermere Lake and John Peake Park, Chestermere, Alberta, July 25, www.chestermerewaterfestival.com 
A Ride Through Time - Love Through the Ages, Lougheed House, July 25, www.lougheedhouse.com 
CentreFest, Downtown Red Deer, Alberta, July 25-26, www.centrefest.ca 
Alberta International Air Show, Lethbridge County Airport, Lethbridge, Alberta, July 25-26, www.albertaairshow.com 
The Weekend to End Breast Cancer Benefiting the Alberta Cancer Foundation, July 25-26, www.endcancer.ca 
17th Annual Big Valley Jamboree, Camrose, Alberta, July 30-August 2, www.bigvalleyjamboree.com 
Strathmore Heritage Days Stampede, Strathmore, Alberta, July 30-August 3, www.strathmorerodeo.com 
Apocalypse Scooter Club's 4th Annual Rally, Various locations, July 31-August 3, www.apocalypsesc.com 
AKC Summer 2009 Show, Springbank Park, July 31-August 3, www.albertakennelclub.org 
The Calgary Fringe Festival, Various locations in Inglewood, July 31-August 8, www.calgaryfringe.ca 

August

The 6th Annual Inglewood SunFest, 9 Avenue between 11th and 14th St. S.E., August 1, www.calgarysunfest.com 
32nd Canmore Folk Music Festival, Centennial Park, Canmore, Alberta, August 1-3, www.canmorefolkfestival.com 
2009 Le Tour de Bowness, Various Locations, August 1-3, www.tourdebowness.com 
Rock the Bells 2009, Shaw Millennium Park, August 2, www.guerillaunion.com 
Mountain View Summer Festival, Rozsa Centre, August 2-9, www.mountainviewfestival.com 
Heritage Day Celebrations, Fort Calgary, August 3, www.fortcalgary.com 
Heritage Day and the Lord Strathcona Musical Ride, Heritage Park, August 3, www.heritagepark.ca 
Afrikadey!, Various locations, August 3-8, www.afrikadey.com  
Calgary International Blues Festival, Pumphouse Park, August 6-9, www.calgarybluesfest.com 
The Drenched H2O Sport + Music Festival,
Predator Bay Waterski Club, August 6-9, www.drenchedfest.com 
Taste of Calgary, August 13-16, Eau Claire Festival Plaza, www.tasteofcalgary.com 
Toast N' Jam 2009, Canada Olympic Park, August 7, www.canadaolympicpark.ca 
Okanagan Summer Wine Festival, Silver Star Mountain Resort, Vernon, B.C., August 7-8, www.thewinefestivals.com 
Mountain View Music Fest, Carstairs, Alberta, August 7-9, www.mvmusicfest.ca 
Jamaica's 47th Independence, Scandinavian Cultural Society, August 8, www.jcaalberta.com 
Batting Against Breast Cancer, Chestermere Regional Recreation Centre, August 8, www.cbcf.org 
Calgary Virgin Festival, Canada Olympic Park, August 8-9, www.virginfestival.ca 
Banff Culture Weekend, Banff, Alberta, August 8-9, www.banffculturewalk.com 
Marda Gras Street Festival, Marda Loop, August 9, www.mardaloopbrz.ca 
3rd Annual Rock the House Run, Ronald McDonald House® Southern Alberta, August 9, www.rmhsouthernalberta.org
Vans Warped Tour, Race City Speedway, August 12, www.warpedtour.com 
The Beer Hunter: Beers Of Europe, Mount Royal LD Tasting Center, August 13, ls736@lsgp.ca 
Sylvan Lake Jazz Festival, Sylvan Lake, August 13-16, www.jazzatthelake.com 
Choose Yer Own Festival, Various Locations, August 13-16, www.summerwoodwarren.com 
2009 Kananaskis Whitewater Festival, Canoe Meadows, Kananaskis River, August 14-16, www.calgarykayakclub.com 
The Calgary Tattoo & Arts Festival, Roundup Centre,August 14-16, www.calgarytattoos.com 
Didsbury Fair And Rodeo, Didsbury Exhibition Grounds, August 14-16, www.didsburyagsociety.com 
GlobalFest 2009, Various Locations, August 14-29, www.globalfest.ca 
Chinatown Street Festival, On 3rd Avenue and 1st Street S.E., August 15, www.calgarychinesemerchants.com 
The Pig Roast, Priddis Valley Gardens, August 15, www.priddisvalleygardens.com 
102nd Annual Priddis and Millarville Fair, Millarville Race Track, August 15, www.millarville-ab.com 
Reggaefest, Shaw Millennium Park, August 15, www.calgaryreggaefestival.com 
Banff National Park Dragon Boat Festival, Lake Minnewanka, August 15-16, www.banfflakelouise.com/dragonboat 
Longview Music and Arts Festival, Cenntenial Park, Village of Longview, August 15-16, www.village.longview.ab.ca 
Whoop-Up Days, Exhibition Park, Lethbridge, August 18-22, www.exhibitionpark.ca  
Scotch Is Back, Mount Royal LD Tasting Center, August 20, ls736@lsgp.ca 
Con-Version25, The Metropolitan Centre, August 21-23, www.con-version.org
Alberta Wish Ride, Little Elbow, August 22, www.albertawishride.ca 
Pixie Dust 2 Year Anniversary Party, Pixie Dust, August 22, www.epicureancalgary.com/links 
Huckleberry Festival 2009, Castle Mountain Resort, Pincher Creek, August 22, www.skicastle.ca 
Calgary Police Rodeo, Airdrie Professional Rodeo Grounds, August 22, www.calgarypolicerodeo.com 
12th Annual Slurpee Cup, University of Calgary Tennis Courts, August 22, www.cjsw.com 
NBA 3on3 Basketball, Currie Barracks, August 22-23, www.NBA.com/3on3 
2009 Harvest Festival, Various locations around Calgary, August 22-23, www.flavoursofthefoothills.com
Unicorn Pub's 30th Anniversary, August 22, www.theunicorn.com
 India Fest 2009, Shaw Millennium Park, August 23, www.indiafestab.com 
Bow River Flow, Memorial Drive, August 23, www.bowriverflow.ca
Open Minds Walk & Run, Glenmore Park, August 23, www.walkandrun.ca 
2009 Betty Mitchell Awards, Max Bell Theatre, August 24, www.bettymitchellawards.com 
Taber Cornfest 2009, Taber, Alberta, August 27-30, www.taberchamber.com 
Expo Latino 2009, Various Locations, August 28-30, www.hispanicarts.com 
High River Highland Games, Highwood High School, August 29, www.highriverhighlandgames.com 
Foothills Bluegrass Music Society's Kick-Off BBQ & Live Bluegrass, Irish Cultural Centre, August 29, www.foothillsbluegrass.com 
The 2nd Annual "Break the Cycle" Breaking Event,North Hill Centre, August 29, www.akfkarate.com 
31st Annual Calgary Women's Run, Shouldice Pool Park, August 30, www.calgaryroadrunners.com/womensrun 
CN Canadian Women’s Open, Priddis Greens Golf and Country Club, August 31-September 6, www.cncanadianwomensopen.com

September

WorldSkills Calgary 2009, Stampede Park and various locations in Calgary, September 1-7, www.worldskills2009.com
Okotoks Pro Rodeo, Okotoks Recreation Centre in the Murray Arena, September 4-6, www.okotoksprorodeo.com 
42 Annual Cochrane Lions Club Labour Day Rodeo, Cochrane Rodeo Grounds, Cochrane, Alberta, September 4-7, www.cochrane.ca 
The Importance of Being Earnest, Pumphouse Theatre, September 4-12 www.morpheustheatre.ca
Calgary Highland Games, Foothills Athletic Park, September 5, www.calgaryhighlandgames.org 
Reynolds Alberta Museum Harvest Festival, Reynolds-Alberta Museum, September 5-6, www.reynoldsalbertamuseum.com 
BBQ on the Bow Festival, Eau Claire Festival Market Plaza, September 5-6, www.bbqonthebow.com 
Pride Calgary Weekend, Various locations, September 5-6, www.pridecalgary.ca 
Canmore Highland Games, Centennial Park, Canmore, Alberta, September 6, www.canmorehighlandgames.ca 
Donnie Peters Memorial Cut-a-Thon, Tomkins Park, September 7, www.afqol.com 
Stylocity, Various locations in the Downtown Core, September 8-11, www.downtowncalgary.com/stylocity 
Easter Seals Drop Zone, September 10, Sun Life Plaza, www.thedropzone.ca 
Beatniq Membership Gala, BEAT NIQ Jazz & Social Club, September 10-12, www.beatniq.com 
Airdrie Centennial Events Homecoming Weekend, Various locations, Airdrie, Alberta, September 10-13, www.airdrie.ca/cent 
Zoogala Allure – India Unveiled, Calgary Zoo, September 11, www.calgaryzoo.org
Terry Fox Head Shave and Silent Auction, September 11, Various locations, www.terryfoxrun.org 
Great Canadian Beer Festival, Royal Athletic Park, Victoria, B. C., September 11-12, www.gcbf.com 
Face Off Against Cancer, September 11-13, Chestermere Recreational Centre and Don Hartman North East Sportsplex, www.faceoffagainstcancer.org 
The Adventure Getaway And Play, The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, September 11-13, www.holidategetaways.com 
Artcity, Various Locations, September 11-20, www.artcityfestival.com 
Cochrane Mutt Strutt, September 12, Mitford Park, Cochrane, Alberta, www.cochranehumane.ca 
Chalkwalk and Art Show on the Avenue 2009, Uptown 17th Avenue S.W., September 12, www.uptown17.ca 
Annual Memorial BBQ, Firewagon Windup and Silent Auction, Willard’s Whiskey Hills Farm, September 12, www.firewagon.net 
Annual Springbank Fall Fair, Springbank Park,September 12, www.springbank.ab.ca 
Turn On The Tap Motorcycle Ride, September 12 & 19, Southern Alberta and British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley, www.samaritanspurse.ca 
The 3rd Annual Calgary Beercore Awards, The Distillery, September 12, www.calgarybeercore.com 
Fall Fair - Celebrating Our Rural Roots, Heritage Park, September 12-13, www.heritagepark.ca
Terry Fox Run, September 13, Eau Claire Festival Market Plaza, www.terryfoxrun.org 
Eighth Annual Feast of Fields, Rouge Restaurant Garden September 13, www.slowfoodcalgary.ca 
H1: Haultain and First Urban Festival, Haultain Park and First Street S.W., September 13, www.vcrossing.com 
Canmore Rocky Mountain Half Marathon, September 13, Centennial Park & Lawrence Grassi Middle School, Canmore, Alberta, www.cause.ca
Calgary Motorcycle Toy Run, September 13, Canadian Tire parking lot, www.ranchmans.com
Winners Walk of Hope, September 13, North Glenmore Park, www.winnerswalkofhope.ca 
Calgary Cocktail Challenge, Hotel Arts, September 15, www.swervemagazinereaderschoice.com 
2nd Annual Goddess, Hotel Arts Ballroom, September 16, www.community.calgaryhealthtrust.ca 
2009 Casino Royale, Commonwealth Hall and Conference Center, September 17, www.oval.ucalgary.ca 
Masterpiece Contemporary 2009, The Art Gallery of Calgary, September 17, www.artgallerycalgary.org 
Calgary Home & Interior Design Show, BMO Centre, September 17-20, www.calgaryhomeshow.com 
The JDRF Ride for Diabetes Research, Eau Claire Festival Plaza, September 18, www.jdrf.ca 
Chestermere Country Fair 2009, Chestermere Regional Communtiy Centre, September 18-19, www.chestermerecrca.com 
Portobello West Calgary, Big Four Building, September 18-20, www.portobellowest.com 
Alberta Arts Days, Various locations, September 18-20, www.culture.alberta.ca 
Body Soul & Spirit Expo, Big Four Building, September 18-20, www.bodysoulspiritexpo.com 
Eastside Studio Crawl, Ramsay District, September 19, www.burnsvisualarts.com 
Battle Of The Badges Hockey, Max Bell Centre, September 19, www.battleofthebadges.com 
Engineers Without Borders 2009 Street Hockey Fundraiser, Varsity Community Center, September 19, www.streethockeycanada.com 
Your Electric Body & Vibrant Health, Cardel Place, September 19,  www.lightworker.com 
Artwalk, Galleries throughout Inner Calgary, through downtown, Inglewood, and the Beltline, September 19-20, www.calgaryartwalk.com 
Harvest Moon Wine Tasting, Inglewood Bird Sanctuary, September 20, www.calgary.ca 
International Day of Peace, Along the Bow River pathway east of the 10th St. Bridge, September 20, www.ploughsharescalgary.ca 
Allies For AustismAl Azhar Shrine Centre, September 20, www.alliesforautism.com
Calgary AIDS WalkEau Claire Plaza, September 20, www.calgaryaidswalk.com 
Mayor's Evening for Business and the Arts, Max Bell Theatre, September 21, www.cpaa.ca
Walk A Mile In Her Shoes, Olympic Plaza, September 21, www.walkamile.ca 
CHBF Charity CellarFest, CSN Wine & Spirits, September 22, www.memberservicecenter.org 
The Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Casino Night, Deerfoot Inn & Casino, September 22-23, www.cfcalgary.ca 
Bourbon Whiskey Tasting, Mount Royal LD Tasting Centre, September 24, ls736@lsgp.ca
28th Great American Beer Festival, Colorado Convention Centre, Denver, Colorado, September 24-26, www.greatamericanbeerfestival.com 
Chefs For Canada, Chefs For Kids, The Fairmont Palliser, September 25, www.bocusedorcanada.ca 
14th Annual Creative Stitches & Crafting Alive! Show, BMO Centre, September 25-26, www.canwestshows.com 
Calgary International Film Festival, Various Locations, September 25-October 4, www.calgaryfilm.com 
Calgary Roller Derby Association Season Opener, Big Four Building, September 26, www.calgaryrollerderby.com 
The 8th Annual Fashion With Compassion Benefit, Telus Convention Centre,September 26, www.ducksfashion.com 
Grumans Gourmet Gala, The Art Gallery of Calgary, September 26, www.grumans.ca 
Light The Night Walk, Eau Claire Festival Market, September 26, www.lightthenight.org  
Kelly Hrudey Easter Seals Shoot-out, Max Bell Arena, September 26, www.easterseals.ab.ca 
Around the World in 35 Blocks Food Tours, International Avenue, September 26 & October 24, www.internationalavenue.ca 
2009 EcoLiving Fair & Speaker Series, Mount Royal College, September 26-27, www.ecolivingfair.ca 
Calgary Bridal Expo, BMO Centre, September 27, www.bridalexpo.ca 
Multi-Faith Walk to End Family Violence, Eau Claire Festival Market, September 27, www.endviolence.ca 

October

Jail 'n' Bail, Bow Valley Square, September 30-October 1, www.convio.cancer.ca 
Calgary Improv Festival 09, EPCOR CENTRE's Engineered Air Theatre, September 30-October 3, www.calgaryimprovfestival.com 
It's A Wrap, Glencoe Club, October 1, www.angelsanddemons.ca 
Annual Okanagan Fall Wine Festival, Okanagan Wine Country, B.C., October 1-11, www.thewinefestivals.com 
Hallowe'en Events, Various locations, October 1-November 1, www.epicureancalgary.com/halloween
Girls Night Out - Bollywood Style, Westin Calgary, October 2, www.roomtoread.org 
Ambulance Chasers Run 2009, Eau Claire Festival Market, October 2, www.emsfoundation.ca 
The Pajama Party, The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, October 2-4, www.thepajamaparty.info 
Canadian Rodeo Tour Championship, Stampede Corral, October 2-4, www.calgarystampede.com 
Harvest Half Marathon, Mid-Sun Community Center, October 3, www.harvesthalfmarathon.com 
The Calgary Baby Show, BMO Centre, October 3-4, www.calgarybabyshow.ca 
Food is Life, WR Castell Central Branch, October 3-4, www.blog.calgarypubliclibrary.com 
CIBC Run For The Cure, Southcentre Mall, October 4, www.cbcf.org 
Alberta Fashion Week, Various locations, October 4-10, www.albertafashionweek.ca 
Inn Pursuit of Happyness, Jack Singer Concert Hall, October 6, www.innfromthecold.org
Ed's House Warming Party, Metropolitan Centre, October 6, www.endinghomelessness.ca
Argentina Wine Show, Escoba Bistro and Wine Bar, October 7, www.vineanddine.com
The Leading Edge of Cloud Computing. Alberta Research Council, October 7, www.ccat.org
For the Oceans Fundraiser, The Red & White Club, October 7, www.my.seashepherd.org
Flavours Of Italy, Hotel Arts, October 8, www.iccbc.com
Cotton Club, TELUS Convention Centre, October 8, www.cottonclubcalgary.com
Slammenberry Jam Urban Dance Festival, Various locations, October 8-17, www.bluecollardance.com
Brazilian Night, Acadia Recreation Complex, October 10, www.bcaab.org
Thanksgiving Memory Walk And Run, Eau Claire Market, October 11, www.alzheimercalgary.com
Banff-Calgary International Wordfest, Various locations in Calgary, Banff and the Bow Valley region, October 13-18, www.wordfest.com 
Rocky Mountain Wine & Food Festival, BMO Centre, October 15-17, www.rockymountainwine.com
Wishmaker Parade Walk For Wishes, Eau Claire Market, October 17, www.childrenswish.ca 
Gorilla Run, Calgary Zoo, October 18, www.gorillarun.com 
Person-a-la-Tea, Fairmont Palliser Hotel, October 18, www.famous5.ca
 Fluid Movement Arts Festival, Theatre Junction GRAND, Lunchbox Theatre, Auburn Saloon, October 18-25, www.springboardperformance.ca 
The Rethink Romp, Belgo, October 22, www.rethinkbreastcancer.com 
Divescapes Conference & Exhibition, Royal Executive Inn & Conference Centre, October 23-24, www.albertaunderwatercouncil.ca 
14th Annual Woodworking Machinery, Tool Show and Sale, Lower Big 4 Building, October 23-25, www.canwestshows.com 
Around the World in 35 Blocks Food Tours, International Avenue, October 24, www.internationalavenue.ca
Pretty in Pink Dad & Daughter Gala, Hotel Arts, October 24, www.kidscancercare.ab.ca 
The 3rd Annual Beauty and Brains Conference, TELUS World of Science, October 24, www.calgaryscience.ca 
The Mustard Seed Gala Dinner, BMO Centre, October 24, www.theseed.ca 
RESULTS Educational Fund 15th Annual Fundraising Breakfast, The Red and White Club, October 24, www.resultscanada.ca 
The Calgary Woman's Show, BMO Centre, October 24-25, www.calgarywomansshow.com 
2009 Fall Cat Show, Ogden Legion, October 24-25, www.saccf.ca 
Second Annual Digital Photo Expo, The BMO Centre, October 24-25, www.2008digitalphotoexpo.com 
Feast of Sound & Song, Hyatt Regency Hotel, October 25, www.mtroyal.ab.ca 
Wine for Water Charity Dinner, Il Sogno Restaurant, October 27, www.ilsogno.org 
Firoz - A Fashionable Affair, The Metropolitan Grill on 17th, October 28, www.dmeinc.ca 
Gold Medal Plates: A Celebration Of Canadian Excellence, BMO Centre, October 29, www.goldmedalplates.com 
The Career Show, BMO Centre, October 30-31, www.thecareershow.ca 
The Fairmont Banff Springs 18th Annual International Festival of Wine & Food, The Fairmont Banff Springs, October 30-November 1, www.fairmont.com/banffsprings 
Banff Mountain Film and Book Festivals, Various locations, Banff, October 31-November 8, www.banffmountainfestivals.ca 

November

The Honens Honours, The Westin Calgary, November 3, www.honens.com 
35th Annual Bob Edwards Award Luncheon, Hyatt Regency Hotel, November 3, www.atplive.com 
10th Annual Buildex Calgary, BMO Centre, November 3-4, www.buildexcalgary.com 
Enterprise Endpoint Security Symposium, The Westin Calgary, November 4, www.trendmicro1.rsys1.net 
Charity Auction Week, Willow Park Wines & Spirits, November 4-7, www.willowparkwines.com 
The 5th Annual Giant Incandescent Resonating Animation Festival, Quickdraw Animation Society, November 4-8, www.GirafFest.ca 
Third Annual Pavilion Western Contemporary Art Auction, Victoria Pavilion, November 5, www.stampedefoundation.com 
Purple Heart Gala, Hotel Arts, November 5, www.discoveryhouse.ca 
Ducks Unlimited Canada Calgary Banquet, Hyatt Regency Hotel, November 5, www.ducks.ca 
Edmonton Rocky Mountain Wine & Food Festival, Shaw Conference Centre, November 5-7, www.rockymountainwine.com 
ARTwear 2009, Art Gallery of Calgary, 117 8th Ave. S.W., Hotel Arts, 119 12 Ave. S.W., November 6, www.artgallerycalgary.org 
Sir Edmund Hillary Foundation Gala Black Tie Dinner and Auction, Fairmont Palliser Hotel, November 6, www.thesiredmundhillaryfoundation.ca 
7th Annual Cocktails for Critters Fundraiser, Artists of the World Gallery, November 6, www.calgaryhumane.ca 
5th Annual Mike Metcalfe 30 Hour Soccer Marathon for Cancer, Calgary Soccer Centre, November 6-7, www.soccermarathon.org 
Calgary Mens Expo "What Every Man Is Looking For", Big Four Building, November 6, www.dmeinc.ca
Holiday Season Events, Various Locations, November 6- January 3, www.epicureancalgary.com/holiday_season_events
Putting on the Ritz Gala, The Carriage House Inn,  November 7, www.littlewarriors.ca 
"Around The World" Wine & Food Tasting - Featuring Peter Hodgkinson, Rosemont Community Hall, November 7,
Calgary Snow Show, BMO Centre, November 7-8, www.canwestshows.com/snowshow 
The National Franchise and Business Opportunities Show, Big Four Building, November 7-8, www.franchiseshowinfo.com 
Shiver for Liver, Canada Olympic Park, November 8, www.liver.ca 
Canadian Finals Rodeo, Rexall Place, Edmonton, November 11-15, www.canadianfinalsrodeo.ca 
Worldwide WOW Photo Exhibition & Gala, Willow Park Wines & Spirits, November 12, www.elevatecpc.ca 
Actor's Fund FUNdraiser, Fat Jack's, November 12, www.comedydetour.com 
Taboo Sex Show, BMO Centre, November 12-15, www.taboosexshow.com 
Whistler Cornucopia, Whistler, B.C., November 12-15, www.whistlercornucopia.com 
Bulgarian Folklore Days, Bankview Community Hall and Montgomery Community Hall, November 13-14, www.calgarybulgariansociety.com 
Heroes and Legends Fundraising Gala, Glencoe Club, November 14, www.calgaryboysandgirlsclub.ca 
2009 Gemini Awards, Stampede Corral,
November 14, www.geminiawards.ca 
The 50 Plus Living Show "Celebrating Life at 50+",
BMO Centre, November 14-15, www.50pluslivingshow.com 
ASA Southern Alberta Snowmobile and ATV Show, BMO Centre, November 14-15, www.altasnowmobile.ab.ca 
STAMPapalooza, Ranchman's Cookhouse and Dancehall, November 15, stampapalooza@shaw.ca 
2009 Winter Magic Lingerie Fashion Show, Greenwood Inn & Suites, November 15, www.fancygal.com 
Jingle Bell Run, Heritage Park, November 15, www.arthritis.ca 
Hopscotch Festival, Rocky Mountaineer Station and various locations, Vancouver, B.C., November 16-22, www.hopscotchfestival.com 
Marda Loop Justice Film Festival, River Park Church Auditorium, and Mount Royal University, Stephen Leacock Theatre, November 17, 20-22, www.justicefilmfestival.ca 
The Leading Edge of Clean Technology, Alberta Research Council, November 18, www.ccat.org 
"Tackle Brain Injury" Grey Cup Fundraising Banquet, Stampede Casino Big Sky Showroom, November 20, www.ursa-rehab.com 
The Grape Escape, BMO Centre, November 20-21, www.calgarycoop.com 
Grey Cup Festival, Various locations, November 22-29, www.2009greycupfestival.com 
Benefit and Beer Dinner, Buzzards, November 26, www.cowboycuisine.com 
All Breed Dog Show, Big 4 Building, November 27-29, www.ckoc.com 
Fairly Traded Market Day 2009: "Empowering Women World Wide", Hillhurst Sunnyside Community Hall, November 28, www.ucalgary.ca/fairtrade 
Movember Stash Party, Cowboys, November 28, www.movember.com 
CRDA Gives back - Charity Game!, Seven Chief Sports Complex, November 28, www.calgaryrollerderby.com 
Tailgate for Charity, Rush Hour Bar & Grill, November 28, www.woundedwarriors.ca 
Lake Louise World Cup Skiing, Lake Louise, November 28-December 6, www.winterstartworldcup.com 
Winterstart, Various locations in Banff and Lake Louise, November 28-December 6, www.banfflakelouise.com 

December

Balancing Acts 9 Calgary’s Eighth Annual Disability Arts Festival, Big Secret Theatre, December 2-5, www.balancing-acts.org 
Pedaling for Gold, Comedy Detour at Fat Jacks, December 3, www.eventbee.com/view/pedalingforgold 
Twelve Hours Of Christmas, Metropolitan Grill, December 4
PBR: Canada National Finals, Pengrowth Saddledome, December 4-5, www.pbrcanada.com 
metaMORPHOS, December 17, The Gerry Thomas Gallery, www.gerrythomasgallery.com
Rum and Eggnog Day at Rush Hour, December 18, Rush Hour, www.rush-hour.ca 
Winter Solstice Wine Tasting, December 20, Inglewood Bird Sanctuary, 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