Epicurean Calgary

January

FunnyFest Stand Up Comedy WORKSHOPS, FunnyFest Calgary Comedy Festival Society and Joyce on 4th, January 4-5, January 28-March 3, www.funnyfest.com
Alberta Beer Festivals present Brew Ed., Brewer's Apprentice, January 7, 14, 21, 28, www.thebrewersapprentice.com/events
High Performance Rodeo, Various Locations, January 8-26, www.hprodeo.ca
The Motorcycle Show Calgary, BMO Centre, Stampede Park, January 10-12, www.calgarymotorcycleshow.ca
Ice Magic Festival, Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise and Lake Louise Ski Resort, Lake Louise, Alberta, January 15-26, www.banfflakelouise.com
SnowDays, Banff National Park, Alberta, January 15-26, www.banfflakelouise.com
TRIBUTE Craft Spirits Celebration, Banff National Park, Alberta, January 15-26, www.tributetocraft.com
2020 Calgary MS Whisky Festival, Glenbow Museum, January 16, www.calgarywhiskyfestival.ca
Tiny Comedy Show at Scarpetta Italian Eatery, Scarpetta Italian Eatery, January 16, www.tinycomedyshow.com
Victoria Whisky Festival, Hotel Grand Pacific, Victoria, British Columbia, January 16-19, www.victoriawhiskyfestival.com
Calgary Renovation Show, BMO Centre, Halls D & E, Stampede Park, January 17-19, www.calgaryrenovationshow.com
Suzirya’s New Years Eve Crystal Gala, Polish Canadian Cultural Centre, January 18, www.suzirya.ca
Rocky Mountain Symphony Orchestra Midwinter Gala, Polaris Centre for the Performing Arts, January 18, www.rockymountainsymphony.ca
The Franchise Canada Show, Telus Convention Centre, January 18-19, www.franchisecanadashowcalgary.cfa.ca
Chinese Lunar New Year Festival, Calgary Chinese Culture Centre, January 18-26, www.culturalcentre.ca
The Wedding Fair, BMO Centre (Halls A, B & C), Stampede Park, January 19, www.theweddingfair.ca
Great Italian Wine Encounter 2020, Fairmont Palliser Hotel, January 22-23, www.calgaryhealthtrust.ca
BIG Winter Classic, Broken City, Inner City Brewing, Big Empty Space, and Last Best Brewing and Distilling, January 23-26, www.bigwinterclassic.com
Annual Burns’ Night, Polish Canadian Club, January 25, www.calgaryburnsclub.com
STARS & SPURS GALA, BMO Centre, January 25, www.starsandspursgala.ca
The Alex Presents: Robbie Burns Bash, Venue 308, January 25, www.thealex.ca
NES Global Talent - Robert Burns Night Celebration, Fairmont Palliser Hotel, January 25, www.childrenshospital.ab.ca
The Bash Announces 2020 Boutique Wedding Show, The Hudson, January 25-26, www.thebash.ca
EMMEDIA presents PARTICLE + WAVE Media Arts Festival, Various locations, January 30–February 1, www.emmedia.ca
51st Annual Calgary RV Exposition & Sale, BMO Centre, Stampede Park, January 30-February 2, www.rvda-alberta.org
The Big Ball, Hotel Arts, January 31, www.womenformengala.com
The Jasper Beer & Spirits Festival, The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, Jasper, Alberta, January 31-February 2, www.albertabeerfestivals.com
12th Annual Kimmett Cup 3-on-3 Co-Ed Pond Hockey Tournament, Mitford Pond & Spray Lakes Sawmills Family Sports Centre, Cochrane, Alberta, January 31-February 2, www.kimmettcup.com
The Graduate, Pumphouse Theatre, Victor Mitchell Theatre, January 31-February 15, www.morpheustheatre.ca
EXPOSURE 2020: Alberta's Photography Festival, Various Locations in Calgary and also Banff, Canmore, Cochrane, Lethbridge, and Medicine Hat, January 31-February 29, www.exposurephotofestival.com

February

2020 YYC Hot Chocolate Fest, Various locations, February 1-29, www.yychotchocolate.com
2020 Brain Freeze Trivia Night with Branch Out, Schanks Sports Bar South, February 3, www.ccc-registration.com
Alberta Beer Festivals present Brew Ed., Brewer's Apprentice, February 4, 11, 18, 25, www.thebrewersapprentice.com/events
Calgary Boat & Outdoors Show, BMO Centre, February 6-9, www.calgaryboatandoutdoorshow.ca
ISU World Allround Speed Skating Championships, Olympic Oval, February 7-8, www.speedsk8.ca
Ski For Heart Lake Louise, Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, Lake Louise, Alberta, February 7-8, www.skiforheart.ca
Sien Lok Society of Calgary's Chinese New Year Gala & Fundraiser, Regency Palace Seafood Restaurant, February 8, www.sienlok.org
Rock for Dimes Calgary 2020, The Palace Theatre, February 8, www.marchofdimes.akaraisin.com
Hypothermic Half Marathon 2020, Eau Claire Market, February 8, www.hypothermichalf.com
Sir John A’s Great Canadian Kilt Skate, Olympic Plaza, February 8, www.kiltskate.com
Bridal Fantasy Calgary: The Boutique Bridal Show, Telus Convention Centre, February 9, www.bridalfantasy.com
A Red Carpet Affair: Fifth Annual Oscars® Viewing Party & Fundraiser, The Flanagan Theatre at THE GRAND, February 9, www.calgaryfilm.com
Escape 4 Kids, Trapped Escape Room Calgary, February 9, www.childrenshospital.ab.ca
Halfpipe Rodeo FIS Freeski & Snowboard World Cup, WinSport Canada Olympic Park, February 12-16, www.therodeo.ca
Valentine's Day Events, Various Locations, February 13-16, www.epicureancalgary.com/valentines_day_events
Winterpalooza 2020, Various locations, February 13-17, www.cyclepalooza.ca
Winefest Edmonton, Edmonton Convention Centre, Hall D, Edmonton, Alberta, February 14-15, www.celebratewinefest.com
GLOW Winter Festival, Stephen Avenue Walk, February 14-15, www.experienceglow.com
The Beltline Bonspiel, Lougheed House, February 15, www.beltlinebonspiel.ca
The 65 Roses Princess Ball, Hyatt Regency Calgary, February 16, www.65rosesprincessball.com
Family Day at the Olympic Oval, Olympic Oval, February 17, www.oval.ucalgary.ca
Calgary Flames Ambassadors’ Celebrity Poker Tournament, Cowboys Casino, February 19, www.flamespoker.com
Tiny Comedy Show at Scarpetta Italian Eatery, Scarpetta Italian Eatery, February 20, www.tinycomedyshow.com
Block Heater, Various locations in Inglewood and the East Village, February 20-22, www.calgaryfolkfest.com
Unmasking the Reality of Lung Cancer New Orleans Style Gala, Hellenic Community Centre, February 21, www.lungcancercanada.ca
Winefest Calgary, BMO Centre, Hall D, Stampede Park, February 21-22, www.celebratewinefest.com
World Of Wheels, BMO Centre, Stampede Park, February 21-23, www.autorama.com
A Touch of Gold Gala - Winter Wonderland, Calgary Shrine Event Centre, February 22, www.believeinthegold.com
Skijordue, Millarville Racetrack, Millarville, Alberta, February 22, www.skijorcanada.com
Coldest Night of the Year, Calgary Downtown: Eau Claire Market, February 22, www.cnoy.org
2020 Vancouver International Wine Festival, Various locations, Vancouver, B.C., February 22-March 1, www.vanwinefest.ca
The Wizards Beer Festival: Calgary, Vagabond Calgary, February 23, www.wizardsbeerfestival.com
2020 Human Bonspiel with KidSport Calgary, Olympic Plaza, February 24-28, www.ccc-registration.com
Calgary Midwinter Bluesfest, Various locations, February 24-29, www.calgarybluesfest.com
Calgary National Bank Challenger, OSTEN & VICTOR Alberta Tennis Centre, February 24-March 1, www.calgary.challengerbanquenationale.com 
FunnyFest Comedy Workshop, FunnyFest Calgary Comedy Festival Society, February 26-April 8, www.funnyfest.com
ACE Leaders Lunch - Calgary, Modern Steak Stephen Avenue, February 27, www.theaceclass.com
Calgary Home & Garden Show, BMO Centre, February 27-March 1, www.calgaryhgs.com
2020 Canmore Winter Carnival, Various locations, Canmore, Alberta, February 28-March 1, www.canmore.ca
YYC Food & Drink Experience 2020, Various locations, February 28-March 15, www.foodanddrinkexp.com
Starry Night Whisky and Wine Festival 2020, Pioneer on 8th, February 29, www.matteoshaferlegacy.com
The 64th Magyar Gála Hungária Ball, Grand Ballroom, Westin Hotel, February 29, www.hungariaball.com
Tim Horton's Brier, Leon's Centre, Kingston, Ontario, February 29-March 8, www.curling.ca

March

Alberta Beer Festivals present Brew Ed., Brewer's Apprentice, March 2, 9, 16, 23, www.thebrewersapprentice.com/events
Bright Side Festival, Theatre 1308, March 3-8, www.theatre1308.com
YWHISPER Fundraising Gala, Calgary TELUS Convention Centre, March 4, www.ywcaofcalgary.com
St. Mary's University 25th Annual President’s Dinner, Fairmont Palliser, March 5, www.stmu.ca
Cowboys 4th Annual Wing Off, Cowboys Dance Hall, March 5, www.kidsportcanada.ca
Brenda Strafford Centre Courage Gala, Hellenic Banquet Hall, March 5, www.brendastraffordsociety.com
snap 2020: A Transformational Night of Music and Fashion, Fairmont Palliser, March 6, www.ourparkonline.com
6th Annual Friends in Motion: Bowl-A-Thon, Century Bowling, March 6, www.betweenfriends.ab.ca
Hearts Out, Hyatt Regency Calgary, March 7, www.heartsout.ca
Bottlescrew Bill's 26th Annual Beerfest, Bottlescrew Bill's Old English Pub, March 7, www.bottlescrewbill.com
LOOK2020, Contemporary Calgary, March 7, www.contemporarycalgary.com
2020 International Women's Day Women & Wealth Gala, Telus Convention Centre, March 7, www.wwgala.com
Parents' Quest for the Cure: Silver Screen Gala, The Westin Calgary, March 7, www.kidscancercare.ab.ca
Red & White Spring Comic & Toy Show, Red & White Club, March 8, www.www.comicandtoy.ca 
Vehicles and Violins Gala 2020, BMO Centre, March 10, www.autoshowcalgary.com
2020 Calgary International Auto and Truck Show, BMO Centre, March 11-15, www.autoshowcalgary.com
St. Patrick's Day Festivities, Various Locations, March 11-21, www.epicureancalgary.com/st_patricks_day_events
Community Impact Awards, Hyatt Regency Calgary, March 12, www.calgaryunitedway.org
CINIM's Hearts & Minds 2nd Annual Benefit Concert, Bella Concert Hall - Mount Royal University, March 12, www.cinim.org
CANstruction® Calgary 2020, Southcentre Mall, March 12-20, www.calgaryfoodbank.com
24th Immigrants of Distinction Awards Gala, Bella Concert Hall, Mount Royal University, March 13, www.immigrantservicescalgary.ca
19th Annual FUNNYFEST Comedy SERIES “COMEDY NIGHT @ CENTRE STREET PUB”, Centre Street Steakhouse & Pub SHOWROOM, March 13, www.funnyfest.com
PJ Party, The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, Jasper, Alberta, March 13-15, www.fairmont.com
Cabane à sucre de Calgary Sugar Shack 2020, La Cité des Rocheuses, March 14, www.acfa.ab.ca
Janus Academy's Annual Spring Gala, Commonwealth Hall & Conference Centre, March 14, www.janusacademy.org
The Black & White Ball, Fairmont Palliser Hotel, March 14, www.decidedlyjazz.com
2020 G.R.I.T. Calgary Society Gala, Grey Eagle Resort and Casino, March 14, www.gritcalgarysociety.com
Brewski Festival, Whiskey Jack Deck & Base Area, Lake Louise Ski Resort, March 14, www.skilouise.com
The Original St. Patrick's Day Road Race 2020, Central Memorial High School, March 15, www.calgaryroadrunners.com 
2020 Calgary Water Conservation Dinner & Auction, Hudson, March 18, www.tucanada.org
The 2020 Calgary Region One-Act Play Festival, Victor Mitchell Theatre, March 18-21, www.pumphousetheatre.ca
The Tiny Comedy Show at Scarpetta Italian Eatery, Scarpetta Italian Eatery, March 19, www.tinycomedyshow.com
2020 Children’s Wish Foundation Charity Poker Tournament, The Deerfoot Inn and Casino, March 20, www.childrenswish.akaraisin.com
Half Your Plate Chefs Dinner, Gasoline Alley, Heritage Park, March 20, www.calgarypma.ca
Grape Escape Saturday Spring 2020, BMO Centre Halls D & E, March 21, www.coopwinespiritsbeer.com
The Outdoor Adventure & Travel Show, BMO Centre, Hall C, March 21-22, www.outdooradventureshow.ca
2020 Calgary Golf Show, BMO Centre, Hall B, March 21-22, www.albertagolfshows.com
Calgary International Salsa Congress, Hyatt Regency Calgary, March 26-29, www.danceevent.ca
Matt Minglewood, Thorncliffe Community Centre, March 27, www.mattminglewood.com
AUArts Show  + Sale, Alberta University of the Arts, March 27-29, www.auarts.ca
Planted3, Various locations, March 27-April 30, www.winsport.ca
Calgary Unplugged: Earth Hour Celebration, Confluence Plaza, St.Patrick's Island, March 28, www.calgary.ca
CAUSE Canada’s 15th Annual Gala Fundraiser, Moving Hills and Mountains: Changing the Landscape of Poverty through Education, Hotel Arts, March 28, www.cause.ca
Rogers Insurance Run for L’Arche, Fort Calgary, March 28, www.rogersinsurance.ca
The Cannabis & Hemp Expo, BMO Centre, March 28-29, www.cannabishempexpo.com
The Calgary Baby & Tot Show, BMO Centre, March 28-29, www.calgarybabyshow.com
The 2020 Nightclub & Bar Convention and Trade Show, Las Vegas Convention Centre and various locations throughout Las Vegas, Nevada, March 30-April 1, www.ncbshow.com

April

Mayor's Lunch for Arts Champions, Palomino Ballroom, BMO Centre, April 1, www.calgaryartsdevelopment.com
2020 Picture This...Film Festival, Calgary Scope Society, April 1-3, www.ptff.org
The 2020 California Wine Fair, Hudson, April 2, www.safehavenfoundation.ca
Artifact Small Format Film Festival, cSPACE, April 2-4, www.artifactfilmfestival.com
Calgary Dance Stampede, Hyatt Regency Calgary, April 2-5, www.calgarydancestampede.com
Taste of Bragg Creek, Bragg Creek Community Centre, April 3, www.tasteofbraggcreek.ca
HKCBA Calgary Spring Gala, Regency Palace Seafood Restaurant, April 3, www.calgary.hkcba.com
WineSpring, St. Eugene Golf Resort & Casino, Cranbrook, British Columbia, April 3-5, www.steugene.ca
Vaisakhi Mela 2020, Genesis Centre Feature Gymnasium, April 4, www.vaisakhimela.ca
Light it Up Calgary, Eau Claire Market, April 4, www.lightitupcalgary.ca
Aggie Days, Nutrien Western Event Center and in the Agriculture Barn, April 4-5, www.ag.calgarystampede.com
OpportuniTEA with Kate Linder and Y&R Friends, The Westin Calgary, April 5, www.marchofdimes.ca
Olds College SAAZ Club Brewmaster Dinner, Black Knight Inn, Red Deer, Alberta, April 6, www.eventbrite.com
ASBA Alberta Craft Brewing Convention, Westerner Park, Red Deer, Alberta, April 6-7, www.abcraftbrewing.ca
Reactor Improv Festival 2020, Inglewood: The Alexandra Centre and Festival Hall, April 8-11, www.kinkonauts.com
CADS Movement Gala 2020, WinSport Markin MacPhail, April 16, www.cadscalgary.ca
Olds College Homestead Feast, Alumni Centre, Olds College Campus, Olds, Alberta, April 17, www.oldscollege.ca
Okanagan Fest-of-Ale 2020, Penticton Convention Centre, Penticton, British Columbia, April 17-18, www.festofale.ca
Calgary Poutine With Purpose, Various locations, April 17-25, www.poutinewithpurpose.com
Picks and Plates, Hotel Arts, April 18, www.jdrf.akaraisin.com
The Calgary Spring Women's Show, BMO Centre, April 18-19, www.calgarywomansshow.com
SUPERTRAIN 2020, Genesis Centre, April 18-19, www.supertrain.ca
The Calgary Cat Association Spring 2020 Show, Village Square Leisure Centre, April 18-19, www.calgarycatshow.com
The Calgary Booster Club Sportsman of the Year Gala, The Glenmore Inn & Convention Centre, April 19, www.calgaryboosterclub.com
18th Calgary Underground Film Festival, Globe Cinema, April 20-26, www.calgaryundergroundfilm.org
The Calgary Performing Arts Festival, Various venues within Mount Royal University, April 20-May 10, www.cpafestival.ca
A Taste For Life 2020, Various locations, April 22, www.atasteforlife.org
RISE Women’s Conference crafted by ACE, Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, Lake Louise, Alberta, April 22-25, www.jointherise.ca
Chef Meets BC Grape 2020, HUDSON, April 23, www.winebc.com
Mayday Parade – It Is What It Is Tour, The Palace Theater, April 23, www.thepalacetheatre.ca
Calgary Comic and Entertainment Expo, Stampede Park, April 23-26, www.calgaryexpo.com
5th Fabulous Rain Drop Gala, Enmax Conservatory, Calgary Zoo, April 25,
6th Annual Culinaire Treasure Hunt, April 25, www.culinairemagazine.ca
North Yeast Brew Fest at Crossroads, Crossroads Community Association, April 25, www.www.raindropgala.com
Calgary Horticultural Society Garden Show, Max Bell Centre, April 25-26, www.calhort.org
Calgary Police Half Marathon, Mount Royal University, April 26, www.halfmarathon.cpsevents.ca Turning Points 2020 Fundraising Gala, TELUS Convention Centre, April 30, www.calgarywomensshelter.com
The Spring Okanagan Wine Festival, Various Locations, Okanagan Valley, B.C., April 30-May 17, www.secure.thewinefestivals.com
JazzYYC VIRTUAL International Jazz Days Festival, Various locations, April 30-May 27, www.jazzyyc.com

May

Cork & Canvas, Calgary Petroleum Club, May 1, www.calgaryphil.com
2020 motionball Calgary Gala Limitless, The Palace Theatre, May 1, www.motionball.com
14th Annual Bike to Work Day, Throughout Calgary, May 1, www.biketoworkdaycalgary.ca
Calgary International Beerfest, BMO Centre, Stampede Park, May 1-2, www.albertabeerfestivals.com
East Coulee SpringFest 2020, East Coulee School Museum and Community Hall, East Coulee, Alberta and various locations, May 1-2, www.ecsmuseum.ca
Driven 2020, Olympic Oval, U of C, May 1-3, www.drivenshow.ca
The 60th Annual 2020 CRLC Rock & Mineral Show, VIVO For Healthy Generations, May 1-3, www.crlc.ca
Jane's Walk Calgary, Various Locations, May 1-3, www.janeswalk.calgaryfoundation.org
Calgary Pet Expo, Calgary Stampede Agriculture Pavillion, Stampede Park, May 2-3, www.calgarypetexpo.com
Outdoor Adventure & Travel Show, BMO Centre, Hall C, Stampede Park, May 2-3, www.outdooradventureshow.ca
The Calgary Music Collectors Show, Acadia Rec Complex, May 3, www.toonorthrecords.com
Virtual Walk So Kids Can Talk, Festival Market Eau Claire Plaza, May 3, www.walksokidscantalk.ca  
Virtual Hike for Hospice Calgary 2020, Sikome Lake, Fish Creek Provincial Park, May 3, www.hospicecalgary.ca
18th Annual Smiling Blue Skies® Walk for Canine Cancer, Snowy Owl Shelter, North Glenmore Park, May 3, www.smilingblueskies.com
AARC's 23rd Annual Miracle Gala, Hyatt Regency Calgary, May 6, www.aarc.ab.ca
Great Okanagan Beer Festival, Waterfront Park and various locations in Kelowna, B.C., May 6-10, www.gibbonswhistler.com
UP & Away Charity Gala, BMO Centre – Palomino Room, May 7, www.cfs-ab.org
The Gordie Howe C.A.R.E.S. PRO-AM Hockey Tournament, Flames Community Arenas, May 8-10, www.gordiehowecaresproam.com
Hush Gala, Secret location, May 9, www.hushgala.com
Splash of Red Prohibition, Fairmont Palliser, May 9, www.hivcl.org
2020 Stampeders Fanfest, McMahon Stadium, May 9, www.stampeders.com
Mothers Day Run, Walk & Ride, Chinook Centre, May 10, www.mdrunandwalk.com 
Stage One Festival, Lunchbox Theatre, May 11, 30, www.lunchboxtheatre.com
58th Annual Calgary White Hat Awards, Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, May 12, www.visitcalgary.com
YYC Caesar Festival - Calgary Caesar Fest and YYC Caesar Week, Various locations, May 14-24, www.calgarycaesarfest.com
Fairy Tales Queer Film Festival, Virtual, May 14-24, www.calgaryqueerartssociety.com
Otafest 2020, Telus Convention Centre and Calgary Marriott Downtown Hotel, May 15-17, www.otafest.com
Serbian Fest, St. Simeon Serbian Orthodox Church, Dewinton, Alberta, May 16-17, www.serbianfest.ca
The Lady Ball, The Hudson, May 21, www.theladyball.ca
Children's Wish Night of Wonders Gala, Grey Eagle Resort, May 21, www.nightofwonders.ca
Spring Market Collective, Big Four Building, May 22-24, www.marketcollective.ca
Taste of Waterton, Waterton National Park, Alberta, May 22–31, www.mywaterton.ca
Crescendo, Arts Commons Jack Singer Concert Hall, May 23, www.childrenshospital.ab.ca
East Town Get Down, Various locations, May 23, www.easttowngetdown.ca
Indulge 2020 – A ‘Tasteful’ Affair!, MLCA Hall, May 23, www.mardaloop.com
Festival of Quilts, Heritage Park, May 23-24, www.heritagepark.ca
2020 Spring Calgary Reptile Expo, Absolute Baseball Academy in the Viper Dome, May 23-24, www.albertareptilesociety.org
29th Annual Motorcycle Awareness Ride/Walt Healy, Bob Kane and Roger Hyde Memorial Ride, Ride Starting Point: McMahon Stadium, May 24, www.yycawarenessride.com
2020 MS Walk, Virtual, May 24, www.mssoc.convio.net 
20th Annual FUNNYFEST Calgary Comedy Festival, Various locations, May 28-June 7, www.funnyfest.com
The Edmonton Craft Beer Festival, The Butterdome on University of Alberta Campus, Edmonton, Alberta, May 29-30, www.albertabeerfestivals.com
Vancouver Craft Beer Week, PNE Fairgrounds and other locations in Vancouver, B.C., May 29-June 7, www.vancouvercraftbeerweek.com
Hope Arise – Women’s Brunch, Calgary Dream Centre, May 30, www.calgarydreamcentre.com
BBQ and Blues 2020, Kerby Centre, May 30, www.kinsmenclubofcalgary.com
Carnival Cocktails for Cancer, Hotel Arts, May 31, www.carnivalcocktails.ca
The Pet Valu Virtual Walk For Dog Guides, Virtual, May 31, www.walkfordogguides.com
Walk To Make Cystic Fibrosis History, Virtual, May 31, www.cysticfibrosis.ca
Scotiabank Calgary Marathon, Virtual, May 31, www.calgarymarathon.com 

June

YYC Beer Week, Various locations, June 1–7, www.yycbeerweek.com
YYC Vegan Week, Various locations, June 1–7, www.vegfestcalgary.com
Empathy Week 2020 Digital Festival, Virtual, June 1–7, www.humainologie.com
Mayor's Environment Expo 2020, Virtual, June 3, www.calgary.ca
THIRD ACTion Film Festival, Glenbow Museum Theatre, June 5-7, www.thirdactionfilmfest.ca
TEDxYYC 2020, Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, June 6, www.tedxyyc.ca
2020 Hope Classic: Walk, Run, Wheel, South Glenmore Park, June 6, www.sbhasa.ca
Dog Jog 2020, Virtual, June 6, www.calgaryhumane.ca
Calgary Ukrainian Festival, Virtual, June 6-7, www.calgaryukrainianfestival.ca
Viking Village: Horde at the Hive 2020, Chinook Honey Company, Okotoks, Alberta, June 6-7, www.chinookhoney.com
The 2020 Calgary Orchid Show, Triwood Community Centre, June 6-7, www.calgaryorchidshow.com
4th Street Lilac Festival, 4th St. S.W. from 13 Ave. to Elbow Drive, June 7, www.lilacfestival.net
Two Wheel Sunday, June 7, www.twowheelsunday.com
Run Bowness 2020, Virtual, June 7, www.mybowness.com
World Partnership Walk, Prince's Island Park, June 7, www.worldpartnershipwalk.com
Global Energy Show, Stampede Park, June 9-11, www.globalenergyshow.com
The 2020 IGNITE! Festival of Emerging Artists: Hyperspace Edition, Virtual, June 10-13, www.sagetheatre.com
The Art of Leadership for Women, Calgary Telus Convention Centre, June 11, www.theartof.com
9th Annual East Kootenay Beer & Music Festival, Fairmont Hot Springs Resort, Fairmont Hot Springs, B.C., June 12-14, www.fairmonthotsprings.com
Roll Out Roller Skate Festival, Village Square Leisure Center, June 12-14, www.calgaryrollerskate.com
Annual Innisfail Professional Rodeo, Daines Rodeo Grounds, Innisfail, Alberta, June 12-14, www.innisfailprorodeo.com
Canadian Cancer Society Relay For Life Calgary: Relay At Home, Virtual, June 13, www.support.cancer.ca
Plant Sale & Garden Stroll Reader Rock Garden, June 13, www.readerrock.com
JDRF House ParT1D for a Cure, Virtual, June 14, www.jdrf.akaraisin.com
The SHOPPERS LOVE. YOU. Run for Women, Edworthy Park, June 14, www.runforwomen.ca
Banff World Media Festival, Virtual, June 14-17, www.banffmediafestival.com
Ride To Work Day, June 15, www.ridetowork.org 
An Old-Fashioned Patio Shindig, Rooftop Patio – Bankers Court, June 18, www.rainbowsociety.ab.ca
Neighbour Day 2020, June 20, www.calgary.ca
Annual Water Valley Celtic Festival (Water Valley, Alberta), June 20, www.oldsbeerfest.com
5th Annual Olds Beer Fest, Olds Regional Exhibition (Olds, Alberta), June 20, www.oldsbeerfest.com
Street Meet 2020- Online Edition, Virtual, June 20, www.upsdowns.org
Remington Race for Pace, Virtual, June 20, www.raceforpace.ca
Calgary Horror Con X, Clarion Hotel and Conference Centre, June 20-21, www.horror-con.ca
Annual Essex Lease Financial Corporation Father's Day Run & Walk, Heritage Park, June 21, www.fdrunandwalk.com
Betty's Run for ALS 2020, Virtual, June 21, www.alsab.ca
Ride Don’t Hide, Virtually, Virtual, June 21, www.cmha.donordrive.com
2020 Betty Mitchell Awards, The Playhouse, June 21, www.bettymitchellawards.com
17th Calgary Underground Film Festival: CUFF Online, Virtual, June 22-28, www.calgaryundergroundfilm.org 
Sled Island Festival, Various Locationsm June 24-28, www.sledisland.com
Romeo & Juliet - Shakespeare by the Bow goes online, Virtual, June 24-July 18, www.theatrecalgary.com
Big Hearted Cowboys, Cowboys Dance Hall, June 25, www.bigheartedcowboys.com
Ponoka Stampede, Stampede Grounds, Ponoka, Alberta, June 25-July 1, www.ponokastampede.com
113th Annual Priddis and Millarville Fair, Online, June 25-August 30, www.millarvilleracetrack.com
Airdrie Pro Rodeo, The Rodeo Ranch, 10 kms. West of Airdrie, Alberta, June 26-28, www.airdrieprorodeo.net
Top Drop Calgary, Hotel Arts, June 26, www.topdrop.ca
VegFest Calgary, Shaw Millennium Park, June 26-27, www.vegfestcalgary.com
Calgary Heart Beats, Virtual, June 27, www.heartbeatslive.ca
12th Annual HOPE for a Cure Run & Walk, Virtual, June 27, p2p.onecause.com
The TELUS Ride For Dad, Starts at Grey Eagle Casino, June 27, www.ridefordad.ca
Marathon of Sport, Mount Royal University, June 27, www.motionball.com
The Johnson MS Bike Tour- Airdrie to Olds, Virtual, June 27, www.secure3.convio.net
Calgary Virtual Brain Tumour Walk 2020, Virtual, June 27, www.braintumourevents.ca 

July

Canada Day Celebrations, Various locations, July 1, www.epicureancalgary.com/canada_day_july_1
Encore 4-on-4 Street Hockey Tournament, Southcentre Mall, July 1, www.encore4on4.com
Calgary Stampede, Stampede Park and various locations in and around Calgary, July 2-12, www.epicureancalgary.com/stampede_spreadsheet
Mexifest, Eau Claire Plaza, July 3-5, www.mexifest.ca
Vegreville's 47th Annual Ukrainian Pysanka Festival, The Vegreville Country Fair and Exhibition Grounds, Vegreville, Alberta, July 3-5, www.pysankafestival.com
12th Annual Stampede Road Race, Start/finish on Glenmore Track, July 5, www.stampederoadrace.ca
Westerner Days Fair & Exposition, Westerner Park, Red Deer, Alberta, July 15-19, www.westernerdays.ca
Carstairs Beef & Barley Days, Carstairs, Alberta, July 17-19, www.carstairs.ca
Annual Millarville Rodeo, Millarvile Racetrack, Millarvile, Alberta, July 17-19, www.millarvilleracetrack.com
Fiestaval, Olympic Plaza, July 17-19, www.fiestaval.ca
Langdon Days 2020, Langdon, Alberta, July 17-19, www.goodlucktown.ca
South Country Fair, Fish & Game Park, Fort Macleod, Alberta, July 17-19, www.southcountryfair.com
Tour for Kids Alberta, Calgary through the Canadian Rockies back to Calgary, July 17-19, www.tourforkids.com
Creekfest – Reimagined, Bow Valley Ranch, Fish Creek Provincial Park, and virtual, July 18-24, www.friendsoffishcreek.org
Annual European Classic Car Meet, Stanley Park, July 18, www.vsccc.ca
Taste of Okotoks & Artisan Market, Downtown Okotoks, Okotoks, Alberta, July 18, www.okotoks.ca
Southern Alberta Ride for Sight, Bragg Creek Community Centre, Bragg Creek, Alberta, July 19, www.rideforsight.com 
The 133rd Annual Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede, Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede Grounds, Medicine Hat, Alberta, July 22-25, www.mhstampede.com
Tiny Comedy Show at Scarpetta Italian Eatery, Scarpetta Italian Eatery, July 23, www.tinycomedyshow.com
Welcome to Lawn Summer Nights Calgary, the Virtual Trivia Edition, Rose & Crown Pub and virtual, July 23, www.lawnsummernights.com
Calgary Folk Music Festival, Prince's Island Park, July 23-26, www.calgaryfolkfest.com
Vul-Con 2020, Vulcan Tourism & Trek Station, Vulcan Arena/Curling Rink, Cultural Recreation Center (CRC), Vulcan, Alberta, July 24-26, www.vulcanconvention.com
Bikes & Bull, Airdrie Air Park, Balzac, Alberta, July 24-26, www.aoaalberta.com
12th Annual Multiple Miles for Myeloma Walk/BBQ, South Glenmore Park, July 25, www.southernalbertamyeloma.ca
Rugged Maniac Virtual Fitness Challenge, Virtual, July 25, www.ruggedmaniac.com
MS Bike Airdrie to Olds, virtual, July 25-26, www.secure3.convio.net/mssoc/site
Calgary Folk Music Festival, Prince's Island Park, July 23-26, www.calgaryfolkfest.com
Chestermere Water Festival, Chestermere Lake and John Peake Park, Chestermere, Alberta, July 25, www.cityofchestermere.wix.com
The Willow Creek Gospel Music Jamboree, Granview Recreation Park, Granum, Alberta, July 25-26, www.gospelmusicjamboree.com
MS Bike Airdrie to Olds, virtual, July 25-26, www.southernalbertamyeloma.ca
Calgary International Blues Festival, Various locations and Shaw Millenium Park, July 27-August 2, www.calgarybluesfest.com
Big Valley Jamboree, The Camrose Regional Exhibition, Camrose, Alberta, July 30-August 2, www.bigvalleyjamboree.com
Canadian Rockies Rodeo North, Nutrien Western Event Centre, Stampede Park, July 31–August 2, www.crgra.com
2020 Strathmore Stampede, Strathmore Stampede Grounds, Strathmore, Alberta, July 31–August 3, www.strathmoreag.com
ASC Rally 15: ASC GOES TO HOLLYWOOD, Various locations, , July 31–August 3, www.apocalypsesc.com
The Calgary Fringe Festival, Various locations in Inglewood and Downtown Calgary, , July 31–August 8, www.calgaryfringe.ca

August

Inglewood SunFest, 9th Avenue between 11th and 14th St. S.E., August 1, www.inglewoodsunfest.ca
Chasing Summer, The Max Bell Centre Festival Grounds, August 1-2, www.chasingsummerfestival.com
Canmore Folk Music Festival, Centennial Park, Canmore, Alberta, August 1-3, www.canmorefolkfestival.com
2020 Le Tour de Bowness, Various Locations, August 1-3, www.tourdebowness.com
Workout for Wildlife (WOW!), Virtual, August 1-21, www.aiwc.ca
Heritage Day Festivities, Heritage Park and Fort Calgary, August 3, www.heritagepark.ca  and www.fortcalgary.com
2020 ATB Financial Classic, Country Hills Golf Club - The Talons Course, August 3-9, www.atbfinancialclassic.com
Taste of Calgary, Eau Claire Festival Plaza, August 6-9, www.tasteofcalgary.com
2020 Southern Alberta Music Festival, Aspen Crossing, Highway #24, 1 km west of Mossleigh, Alberta, August 7-8, www.aspencrossing.com
Calgary Dragon Boat Festival, North Glenmore Park, August 7-9, www.calgarydragonboatsociety.com
Stranded: Water Valley, Water Valley, Alberta, August 7-9, www.kidsupfrontcalgary.com
Alberta on the Plate, At participating restaurants across Alberta, August 7-16, www.albertaontheplate.com
Marda Gras Street Festival, Marda Loop, on 33 Ave. S.W. between 18 St. & 22 St. S.W., August 9, www.visitmardaloop.com
Franco Festival Calgary, Olympic Plaza, August 14, www.francofestcalgary.com
Carifest, Olympic Plaza and Shaw Millennium Park, August 14-15, www.carifestcalgary.com
Expo Latino 2020, Prince's Island Park, August 14-16, www.expolatino.com
When Words Collide, Online, August 14-16, www.whenwordscollide.org
Annual Jazz At The Lake Festival, Various locations, Sylvan Lake, Alberta, August 14-16, www.jazzatthelake.com
Calgary Police Rodeo, Cochrane Rodeo Grounds, 109 5th Avenue West, Cochrane, Alberta, August 15, www.calgarypolicerodeo.com
Calgary Japanese Festival “Omatsuri”, Max Bell Centre, August 15, www.calgaryjapanesefestival.com  
The 2020 12 Stop Ride for Recovery - Mission Impossible, Virtual, August 15-22, www.12stoprideforrecovery.ca
Alberta Open Farm Days, Various locations, August 15-16, www.albertafarmdays.com
Whoop-Up Days Family Festival, Exhibition Park, Lethbridge, Alberta, August 18-22, www.whoopupdays.ca
Candlelight Club Summer Soirée | Social Distancing Edition Pt. II, Virtual, August 20, www.thesocialconcierge.com
Tiny Comedy Show at Scarpetta Italian Eatery, Scarpetta Italian Eatery, August 20, www.tinycomedyshow.com
GlobalFest 2020, Elliston Park, August 20-29, www.globalfest.ca
Barley and Smoke, ENMAX Park, August 21, www.barleysmoke.ca
Country Thunder Alberta 2020, Prairie Winds Park, August 21-23, www.countrythunder.com
2020 Cochrane Fair and The Bearspaw and District Olde Tyme Country Fair, The Cochrane Ag Society Park, Cochrane, Alberta, August 21-23, www.cochranefair.com and www.bearspawfair.com  
Huckleberry Festival 2020, Castle Mountain Resort, Pincher Creek, Alberta, August 21-23, www.skicastle.ca
Summer Feast, Various locations, August 21-30, www.summerfeast.ca
Beat Beethoven, Virtual, August 22-31, www.raceroster.com
Brewery & The Beast– Festival of Meat, Stampede Park, August 23, www.breweryandthebeast.com
25th Annual Crohn’s and Colitis Canada Gutsy Walk, Virtual, August 23, www.crohnsandcolitiscanada.akaraisin.com
Calgary Women’s Run 2020, Edworthy North Parking Lot, August 23, www.calgaryroadrunners.com
Shaw Charity Classic, Canyon Meadows Golf & Country Club, August 24-30, www.shawcharityclassic.com
Taber Corn Fest 2020, Confederation Park, Taber, Alberta, August 27-29, www.visittaber.com
Calgary Pride 30th Annual Festival, Virtual, August 28-September 6, www.pridecalgary.ca
The Ride to Conquer Cancer, Virtual, August 29, www.ride.conquercancer.ca 

September

Alberta Culture Days 2020, Various locations throughout Alberta, September 1-30, www.culturedays.ca
Believe in the Gold Virtual Run/Walk for Childhood Cancer, Online, September 1-30, www.believeinthegold.ca
BBQ on the Bow Festival 2020, Montgomery Community Centre/Shouldice Park, September 4-6, www.bbqonthebow.com
Calgary Highland Games, Calgary Rugby Union, September 5, www.calgaryhighlandgames.org
Reynolds Alberta Museum Harvest Festival 2020, Reynolds-Alberta Museum, Wetaskiwin, Alberta, September 5-6, www.reynoldsmuseum.ca
Canmore Highland Games, Centennial Park, Canmore, Alberta, September 5-6, www.canmorehighlandgames.ca
54th Annual Cochrane Lions Club Labour Day Rodeo, Cochrane Lions Rodeo Grounds, Cochrane, Alberta, September 5-7, www.cochranerodeo.com
Calgary Ironman 70.3, Begins at Harmony, Rocky View County, September 5-7, www.ironman.com
Duck & Run, Virtual, September 7, www.support.ducks.ca
Wordfest 25@25, Online, September 8-December 8, www.wordfest.com 
Circle: The Traveling Food, Beer & Music Carnival, TBA, September 11-12, www.circlecarnival.com
Great Canadian Beer Festival, Royal Athletic Park, Victoria, B. C., September 11-12, www.victoriabeersociety.com
Kidney March, Virtual, September 11-13, www.kidneymarch.ca
Rally 4 Hospice, Foothills Country Hospice (Rally Launch Site), Okotoks, Alberta, September 12, www.countryhospice.org
47th Springbank Old Tyme Fall Fair, Springbank Park For All Seasons, September 12, www.springbankpark.com
31st Annual Chestermere Country Fair, Chestermere Recreation Centre, Chestermere, Alberta, September 12, www.chestermereagriculturalsociety.com
6th Calgary Culinaire Treasure Hunt, Starting point: TBA, September 12, www.culinairemagazine.ca
8th Annual Flexxaire Parkinson Step ‘n Stride, Virtual, September 12, www.parkinsonassociation.ca
Parkinson SuperWalk, Virtual, September 12, www.donate.parkinson.ca
Calgary Walk for Muscular Dystrophy, Online, September 12, www.muscle.akaraisin.com
Walk to Remember, Online, September 12, www.calgarywalktoremember.ca
2020 Mountain View Arts Festival, Didsbury, Alberta, September 12-13, www.mountainviewartsfestival.ca
Calgary Produce Marketing Association's Harvest Sale, Heritage Park, September 12-13, www.heritagepark.ca
Life Without Limits Virtual Challenge, Online, September 12-13, www.cpalberta.com
The Red & White Calgary Fall Comic & Toy Expo, Red & White Club, McMahon Stadium, September 13, www.comicandtoy.ca
Ovarian Cancer Canada Walk of Hope: The Virtual Edition, Online, September 13, www.noca.convio.net
Canmore Rocky Mountain Half Marathon, Lawrence Grassi Middle School, Canmore, Alberta, September 13, www.canmorehalfmarathon.ca 
Tiny Comedy Show at Scarpetta Italian Eatery, Scarpetta Italian Eatery, September 17, www.tinycomedyshow.com
Calgary Home + Design Show, BMO Centre, Stampede Park, September 17-20, www.calgaryfallhomeshow.com
The SHOPPERS LOVE. YOU. Run for Women, Virtual, September 17-27, www.runforwomen.ca
YYC Music Awards 2020, Online, September 20, www.yycmusicawards.com
YYC Pizza Week, Various locations, September 18-27, www.yycpizzaweek.com
7th Annual Motorcycle Toy Run, Century Downs Casino, Balzac Alberta to The Heritage Centre, Mountain View County, Alberta, September 20, www.themagicofchristmasmotorcycletoyrun.com
2020 Terry Fox Virtual Run, Virtual, September 20, www.terryfox.org
Calgary Heartbeat Run, Fish Creek Exchange in Shawnee Park, September 20, www.heartbeatrun.ca
Strides for Melanoma, Virtual, September 20, www.melanomanetwork.akaraisin.com
Virtual One SMALL Step, Virtual, September 20, www.fundraise.fpwr.ca
Virtual Wild Run, Virtual, September 20-30, www.runyyc.ca
Calgary AIDS Walk and Run, Virtual, September 20, www.calgaryaidswalk.ca
2020 Walk N' Wag, River Park, September 20-October 4, www.arf.ab.ca 
Made in Alberta Conference and Awards Celebration, Online, September 22-October 1, www.madeinalbertaawards.ca
Heritage Inn International Balloon Festival, Macleod Tr. S.W. launch field, High River, Alberta, September 23-27, www.heritageinninternationalballoonfestival.com
Calgary International Film Festival, Cineplex Eau Claire, Eau Claire Market, Globe Cinema, and online, September 24-October 4, www.ciffcalgary.ca
Taste Of Bragg Creek, Bragg Creek Community Centre and participating local store-front vendors in Bragg Creek Hamlet, Alberta, September 25, www.tasteofbraggcreek.ca
FallCon 33, SAIT - Campus Center, September 25-27, www.fallcon.com
Marathon of Sport, Virtual, September 26, www.motionball.com
20th Annual Harvest Half Marathon, Mid-Sun Community Center, September 26, www.harvesthalfmarathon.com
Doors Open YYC, Various locations throughout Calgary, September 26-27, www.doorsopenyyc.org
Prairie Grid Market Pop-Up, Carter Cadillac, September 26-27, www.eatnorth.com
Virtual Melissa’s Park Road Race, Virtual, September 26-October 12, www.banffroadrace.com
The 31st Annual 65 Roses Ladies Golf Classic, Earl Grey Golf Course, September 28, www.cysticfibrosis.ca