Epicurean Calgary

UPDATE ON EVENTS AFFECTED BY COVID-19- WITH ALBERTA OPENING UP JULY 1, EVENTS WILL SLOWLY RETURN. HOWEVER, MANY ARE ON HOLD OR IN PLANNING, SO MOST SUMMER EVENTS WILL BE DIFFERENT THAN IN THE PAST. INFORMATION ON EACH EVENT IS AS ACCURATE AS POSSIBLE.

September 2021

September 23-October 3, 2021

Calgary International Film Festival

Cineplex Eau Claire, Eau Claire Market (Upper Floor), 200 Barclay Parade S.W., Globe Cinema, 617 8 Ave. S.W., Contemporary Calgary, 701 11th Street S.W., other locations for special events, and online

Film Schedule Start Times:
Online and In Cinema
Thursday, September 23
4:00 p.m.-9:45 p.m.
Friday, September 24
4:00 p.m.-9:45 p.m.
Saturday, September 25
10:00 a.m.-9:45 p.m.
Sunday, September 26
11:00 a.m.-9:30 p.m.
Monday, September 27
4:00 p.m.-9:45 p.m.
Tuesday, September 28
5:30 p.m.-9:15 p.m.
Wednesday, September 29
4:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
Thursday, September 30
4:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
Friday, October 1
4:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
Saturday, October 2
11:00 a.m.-9:45 p.m.
Sunday, October 3
11:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

Tickets and Packs:
Single tickets: $13.50
3-Ticket Bundle: $39
8-Ticket Bundle: $100   
12-Ticket Bundle: $144   
20-Ticket Bundle: $230

The 22nd Calgary International Film Festival (CIFF) takes place September 23-October 3 in the city of Calgary and in homes across Alberta, Saskatchewan, & Manitoba with virtual cinema. This year's festival showcases 150+ films, the year’s most groundbreaking and must-see movies from around the world - each one handpicked by our expert programming team.  
CIFF is now the largest event of its kind in Alberta and the sixth-largest film festival in Canada, bringing audiences together for remarkable and engaging cinematic experiences. For eleven days, the festival welcomes over 35,000 people to screenings in-cinema and at-home that showcase and celebrate 180+ feature and short films. The 22nd Calgary International Film Festival will occur September 23 - October 3, featuring stand-out stories and once-in-a-lifetime experiences in the cinema or at home with streaming.
Since 1999, CIFF has become one of the largest film festivals in Canada – enjoyed by upwards of 40,000 cultural enthusiasts - and a premiere cultural event in Calgary’s social calendar. Demonstrating unparalleled diversity and accessibility as an arts medium, CIFF is integral to the cultural fabric of the city, delivering measurable impact, connectivity, and cultural relevance.
This year CIFF celebrates its 22nd year. The 11-day showcase of 160+ multi-genre feature and short films from Canada and around the world also hosts a Behind the Screen series that emphasizes unique and exciting ways for filmmakers and fans to interact. The virtual cinema program will be available for audiences across Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba.

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October 15-16, 2021

Calgary International Beerfest

BMO Centre, Stampede Park

Times:
Friday, October 15
Beer Geek VIP- 4:00 p.m. Doors Open
General Admission: 4:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m.

Saturday afternoon, October 16
Beer Geek VIP- 12:00 p.m. Doors Open
General Admission: 12:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.

Saturday evening, October 16
Beer Geek VIP- 5:30 p.m. Doors Open
General Admission: 6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.

Tickets: $19.99 in advance
$25.00 at the door (subject to capacity)
Weekend Pass Tickets: $34.99
You get an official Alberta Beer Festivals 4 ounce sample mug to keep plus gains you access to the event during regular hours
Beer Geek VIP Daily Ticket: $29.99
Beer Geek VIP Weekend Pass: $49.99
Beer Geek VIPs get several awesome perks! VIP Lanyard, separate entrance, early admission, their own private VIP Lounge area with private VIP washrooms & one free admission to LMFAB and Cooking with Beer Seminars.

The Calgary International Beerfest brings the beer world together at Canada’s largest beer festival. Rated as one of the best beer festivals in the world, with 700+ beers from 200+ breweries, and so many innovative destinations within the festival, your biggest challenge will be deciding where to start.
Hear great stories in the  Lets Meet For A Beer Seminars or savour the food & beer pairings in the Cooking with Beer Seminars; Explore the emerging craft spirit industry in Distillery District; sample delicious food from some of Calgary’s best restaurants; Take in all the entertainment; be the first to try the #BeTheBrewer ‘Your Wish Is Pomegranted’ Beer in the Brightside #BeTheBrewer Lounge; support great charities and immerse yourself in this amazing community. With a range of ciders, meads, and other beverages to go with the beers and spirits – there really is something for everyone.
The Calgary International Beerfest is also home to the Canadian International Beer Awards – judging is held during the event – and the list of past winners can be a great way to plan which booths you want to hit first.
In support of A.A.F.S. - the Autism, Aspergers Friendship Society. A portion of advance ticket purchases will go to support this worthy cause. The AAFS provides respite care in a recreational environment for families with children -teens-adults on the Autism/Aspergers/PDD spectrum in the Calgary area.

The Distillery District
One of the many reasons people love beer and spirits is they feel so connected to the people who brew and distill it! Distillers are authentic, passionate, and take great pride in their work, and with the growing number of distillers in Canada ABF is creating a specific area at both the Calgary International Beerfest and Edmonton Craft Beer Festival for people to discover these distilled spirits.
The Distillery District will be a must-see destination for patrons at Beerfest. They will have their senses stimulated with visual and engaging displays, the ability to sample a wide range of spirits from over a dozen distilleries from Canada and taste delicious food from local restaurants inspired by spirits. There will also be opportunities to learn about the process of making spirits via seminars that will take place in the district area and exhibitors will be able to interact with festival goers to uncover why this is the next evolution.

Beyond The Beer
TBA

2021 Seminar and Cask Schedules
TBA

2021 Breweries, Distilleries & Cideries
The following is a list of breweries, distilleries and ciders that will be at the 2021 Calgary International Beerfest:
TBA

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