Epicurean Calgary

Epicurean Calgary
Calgary, AB
Canada
ph: 403-269-6592 ex. 2
epicureancalgary@yahoo.ca

What's Up Calendar

To get your event listed, or for more information on events below, please CALL or E-Mail us at 403-269-6592 ex. 2 or epicureancalgary@yahoo.ca

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Calgary Roughnecks

The Roughnecks return for the 2018-19 season. They play 2 home games in April. For more info, click here.

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Calgary Stampeders

The Stamps return for the 2019 season. They play their home exhibition game May 31. For more info, click here.

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Concerts and Special Events:

April 24–30, 2019

International Jazz Day(s) presented by JazzYYC and Partners

Various locations

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April-June 2019

Spring Festivals

May 2019
May 3-4
Calgary International Beerfest

For a list of seasonal festivals in and around Calgary, click here. More to come.

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April-June 2019

Walks, Runs, Rides, Rolls, Strolls, Jogs, Etc.

Various Locations

April 2019
April 27
The 28th Annual Climb for Wilderness

April 28
Calgary Police Half Marathon

May 2019
May 3
Bike to Work Day Calgary

May 5
The Walk So Kids Can Talk
Hike for Hospice Calgary 2019
17th Annual Smiling Blue Skies® Walk for Canine Cancer

May 10-12
The Gordie Howe C.A.R.E.S. PRO-AM Hockey Tournament

May 12
Mothers Day Run & Walk

To register, pledge, donate, or for more information, click here.

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March 2019

March 28-April 25, 2019

PLANTED

Various locations

March 28, 7:00 p.m.
PLANTED Kick-off
Markin MacPhail Centre, 151 Canada Olympic Rd. S.W.
Tickets: $65

March 29-April 21
Friday, Saturday & Sunday Brunch
Diner Deluxe, 804 Edmonton Tr. N.E.
Aspen Landing, #104, 350 Aspen Glen Landing
Tickets: varies

April 1, time TBD
April Fools Dinner - Featuring Roy Oh
Anju, 344 17 Ave. S.W.
Tickets: TBD

April 3, time TBD
Special Four Course Meal
Bow Valley Ranche, 15979 Bow Bottom Trail S.E.
Tickets: $65 - 4 course meal, $30 for wine pairings

April 10, 6:30 p.m.
Returning to Our Roots
Winebar Kensington, 1131 Kensington Rd. N.W.
Tickets: Vegan dinner - $45
Optional wine & cocktail pairing - $40

April 14, 11:00 a.m.
Three Course Vegan Brunch
Donna Mac, 1002 9 St. S.W.
Tickets: varies

April 25, 7:00 p.m.
Farm Zoo Table
Calgary Zoo - Enmax Conservatory. 210 St. George's Drive N.E.
Tickets: $70

Welcome To PLANTED
A celebration of Calgary's best vegan and vegetarian cuisine curated by WinSport Executive Chef Liana Robberecht.
PLANTED is a diner series curated by WinSport executive chef Liana Robberecht to celebrate and push the limits of vegan and vegetarian cuisine. An opening kick-off celebration will take place at WinSport with a chef-packed event for all foodies alike. Some of Calgary’s top restaurants and chefs will add to the series by featuring a special PLANTED themed menu during special dates around the city. A closing celebration will take place at the Calgary Zoo featuring a PLANTED Tasting Menu and great interactive events to celebrate all things vegetables and creativity.
The PLANTED dinner series has teamed up with the wonderful folks from Community Kitchen to help them raise money for their charity to help reduce hunger by promoting healthy food choices and enabling the community to educate, equip and feed themselves. Visit ckpcalgary.ca to learn more about Community Kitchen.

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April 2019

April 15-May 4, 2019

The Calgary Performing Arts Festival

Various venues within Mount Royal University, 4825 Mt. Royal Gate S.W.

The Festival is organized around three sessions per day starting at 9:00 a.m. There can be anywhere from one to ten or more performers in a single class.
Week One: Vocal, Senior and Int. String, Piano Plan II, Woodwind, Brass, Composition, Choral General and Choral School
Week Two: Piano Plan II cont'd., Piano Plan I, Speech, Musical Theatre, Chamber and Orchestra
Week Three: Piano Plan II cont'd., Piano Plan I, Speech, Musical Theatre, Chamber and Orchestra

Stars of the Festival- Saturday May 4 at 7:00 p.m. at Bella Concert Hall
Tickets:
Bella Concert Hall:
Adult/Senior: $25.00
Student (18 and under): $10.00
Special VIP Package - $55 (includes pre-show Champagne Reception and preferred seating)
VIP reception begins at 5:30 p.m,.

In 1931, a small group of eager musicians decided to take their love of music to the next level by creating the Calgary Music Festival. The Festival began as a small competition but quickly grew so large that this small group of musicians approached the Kiwanis Clubs of Calgary and asked them to officially take ownership of the Festival, giving it the new title: The Calgary Kiwanis Festival. Since then, the Festival has become one of the greatest performing arts events in Calgary, and one of the largest amateur competitive festivals in North America.
The Calgary Kiwanis Music Festival is now The Calgary Performing Arts Festival. It has expanded to include drama, making it no longer just a music festival but a performing arts festival. The Festival has also reached approximately 4,000 entries and 12,000 participants annually.

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April 22-28, 2019

16th Calgary Underground Film Festival

Globe Cinema, 617 8th Ave. S.W.

Screenings:
Monday: 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 6:30 p.m., 7:00 p.m., 9:15 p.m., 9:45 p.m.
Wednesday: 6:30 p.m., 7:00 p.m., 9:15 p.m., 9:45 p.m.
Thursday: 3:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 7:00 p.m., 9:00 p.m., 9:30 p.m., 11:59 p.m.
Friday: 10:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 7:00 p.m., 9:00 p.m., 9:30 p.m., 11:59 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m., 1:45 p.m., 2:15 p.m., 4:15 p.m., 4:45 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 7:00 p.m. 9:15 p.m., 9:45 p.m., 11:59 p.m.
Sunday: 11:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m., 3:45 p.m., 4:45 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 7:15 p.m., 9:00 p.m.

Admission Prices:
$15/$13 Opening Gala Screening & Party
$15/$13 Found Footage Festival (live performance)
$10/$8 Regular Screenings
$12/$10 Saturday Morning Cartoons ($6 Kids age 6 and Under)
$40 5 Film Flex Pass
$120 Festival Pass

Special Events
Cuffcade
For the fifth year, the Calgary Underground Film Festival will feature five custom arcade cabinets set up for the duration of the festival, on the mezzanine level of Globe Cinema. These arcade cabinets feature five new, independent video games. CUFFcade is the only curated arcade of its type in Canada. CUFFcade runs throughout the festival and is free and open to the public. If you're not at the festival for a film, entrance to the games will be between film screenings, once the main box office lines have been let it.

CUFFtots: For Parents With Babies
Babies and horror, what's not to like? Introducing the newest programming: CUFFtots. This year we're introducing daytime screenings designed for parents with babies.
The two CUFFtots screenings are:
Body At Brighton Rock: Thursday, April 25, 1:00 p.m.
In Fabric: Friday, April 26, 1:00 p.m.

Thursday, April 25
6:30 p.m.
6:15 p.m. (Bus Leaves The Ship)
Show Up & Ship Out With The Ship & Anchor
Ship & Anchor, 534 17th Avenue S.W.
$15 (includes transportation, screening and one free beer at The Ship). Tickets to be purchased from the Ship & Anchor, limited quantity available. The bus leaves from the Ship for Globe Cinema to see Found Footage Festival: Volume 9 at 6:15 p.m. sharp, along with a filmmaker Q&A, and returns afterwards. Pre-purchase is recommended to ensure a bus seat. All Found Footage Festival: Volume 9 ticketholders are invited to an afterparty at the Ship & Anchor.
Hosted By Nick Prueher and Joe Pickett

Friday, April 26
10:00 p.m.
Script Showcase: Events Transpiring Before, During, And After A High School Basketball Game
Join a cast of local actors for a live script read of the feature comedy Events Transpiring Before, During, And After A High School Basketball Game - currently in development and shooting this summer. As Middleview High School’s woeful boys basketball team prepares for another certain loss, a series of unusual dramas take shape around its periphery, including a lost Pomeranian, Phil Jackson's triangle offence, a disappearance in the photocopy room, high-school existentialism, and a confrontational experimental theatre group.
Get a teaser of this home-grown Telefilm Talent to Watch project, give feedback to the writer/director and CUFF alum Ted Stenson (2017's A Short Film About Perverts), and learn more about the indie screenwriting and workshopping process.

Sunday, April 28
2:00 p.m.
Distribution - The Inside Scoop
How do distributors decide which films to buy? How do they determine the best release strategy? How do they target the perfect audience? Join CUFF for a candid panel discussion on the extremely important role that distributors play in the world of filmmaking. With more cinematic content available than ever before, the role of distributors is becoming even more essential in ensuring that films find their audience. There are many different potential homes for any given film. This panel aims to explore how distributors determine the best strategy for each film, as well as explain exactly what they are looking for in the films that they represent. This workshop will provide essential information for filmmakers in all stages of their career and provide the participants with a better understanding of the 'Hows & Whys' of the complicated business of film distribution.

Founded in 2003, CUFF is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to programming films that defy convention. Through the screening of contemporary works in various categories that include: feature, documentary, animation, and shorts - bringing Calgarians a unique roster of films rarely seen in North American theatres.
CUFF showcases titles in all genres, from horror, sci-fi and fantasy to comedies, thrillers and music-related films. In addition to finding great films, CUFF is committed to introducing you to the people behind the lens, by showcasing local and international indie filmmakers.
CUFF elevates Calgary's cultural landscape with the best in local and international independent cinema. They challenge and entertain audiences with boundary breaking films, compelling artist showcases and engaging events. CUFF is proud to contribute to Calgary's thriving arts community and are thrilled to bring innovative and challenging selections to all film enthusiasts.

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April 25, 2019

25 Years of Turning Points Fundraising Gala

TELUS Convention Centre, 120 9 Ave. S.E.

5:30 p.m.

Individual tickets: $300
Table of 8: $2400

Join in at the Turning Points Gala on April 25th. Your support will make a difference in changing the lives of many.
What started off as a dinner for friends in 1994, has turned into a signature annual event for the Calgary Women's Emergency Shelter, changing the lives of many families and individuals. This year marks 25 years of Turning Points and the event will commemorate this milestone and honour event founders, Patricia Moore and Jim Gray, who are both recipients of the Order of Canada and pillars in our community.
The gala will reflect on the important work and accomplishments of the agency over the years, while looking ahead at the work that still needs to be done. It will celebrate the many courageous families and individuals in our city striving every day to live free from family violence and abuse. The gala will unmask the myths, stereotypes and stigmas to reveal the true picture of this issue, as well as bring awareness to the important work of the Calgary Women's Emergency Shelter in the community.
You are a critical component in the equation to solve family violence. Why YOU? Because family violence affects our community, and the fastest way to bring about change is for YOU+Me to combine our voice to help a third person...someone in need.
Help the Calgary Women's Emergency Shelter build safer, healthier and happier lives for women and children in our community. Your support will make a difference in the lives of many individuals and families.

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April 25-28, 2019

Calgary Comic and Entertainment Expo

Stampede Park

Thursday: 4:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Friday: 12:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
Sunday: 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Passes:
VIP Package: $495
Premium Package Four Day Pass: $139
Four Day Pass: $110, $120 at the door

Daily Tickets:
Thursday Adult: $20, $25 at the door
Thursday Youth: $15, $20 at the door
Family Pass: $45, $55 at the door
Friday Adult: $35, $40 at the door
Friday Youth: $25, $30 at the door
Family Pass: $75, $85 at the door
Saturday Adult: $50, $55 at the door
Saturday Youth: $40, $50 at the door
Family Pass: $110, $125 at the door
Sunday Adult: $40, $45 at the door
Sunday Youth: $25, $30 at the door
Family Pass: $85, $95 at the door
Buy any Adult Pass and receive the equivalent Child Pass (Ages 6-12):$10 in advance, $10 at the door
Family Pass- 2 Adults and up to 4 Children (Ages 6-12)

Special Events
Thursday, April 25
An Evening With Lynda Carter “This Life” Live Perfprmance
Don’t miss your opportunity to see Wonder Woman herself, Lynda Carter, live on stage on Thursday, April 25 as she takes on you on a beautiful musical journey. This 60-minute performance of her new show “This Life: My Music, My Story” will be filled with music, audience Q&A and stories from her life.
Tickets: $20-$195

Friday, April 26
POW! Parade of Wonders
Location: Stephen Avenue and 8th St. to Olympic Plaza (end point)
10:30 a.m.-11:45 a.m.
The POW! Parade of Wonders is an annual cosplay parade celebrating pop culture and creativity in Calgary’s downtown. It’s free to participate but there is a catch: to walk in the parade you must be decked out in cosplay (costume-play). Expo goers and downtown office workers alike get involved and join in on the fun and witness this unique event. Follow the parade to Olympic Plaza, as we officially open the 13th Annual Calgary Comic & Entertainment Expo with our Opening Ceremony at 11:15 a.m. This year is the 7th Anniversary, and POW! will be bigger and better than ever!

An Evening with the cast of Back to The Future!
Stampede Corral
7:00 p.m.
Celebrate Back to the Future at Calgary Expo with Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson, Tom Wilson, James Tolkan, and superstar Michael J. Fox. This rare reunion includes a very special presentation, autograph signings and Photo Ops with the entire cast. So, switch your time circuits on and ready your Flux Capacitor… because this is going to be… heavy!
Tickets: $20-$189
Backstage pass with the cast: $1119.00

Friday, April 26-Saturday, April 27
Meet Michael J. Fox
Join in for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet the legendary Michael J. Fox at Calgary Expo.
Tickets: $399-$559

Saturday, April 27
Spectaccular Adam Kubeet Art Experience
Join in for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!
Tickets: $499

Meet J. Scott Campbell
Join in for this amazing experience with the legendary artist!
Tickets: $99-$149

Kids Costume Showcase
3:30 p.m.
Stampede Corral
If you're a budding cosplayer and you're 12 and under, then you've come to the right place! Join infor the kids Costume Showcase where children ages 12 and under will have the chance to show off their amazing cosplays!

The Calgary Comic & Entertainment Expo is the only festival in Calgary where you can get your sci-fi, film, television, fantasy, horror, comic book, gaming, and animation fix all in one incredible weekend. It is Canada's largest Canadian owned pop culture event with an attendance of over 95,000 people in 2018. Featuring a myriad of special guests from film & television, comic books, sci-fi, horror, anime, cartoons & collectibles, this family friendly event caters to every fan of every genre. The show spans over 418,000 sq. ft. of space; packed with programming, vendors, artists, and special guests.
This year the Calgary Expo will feature a variety of guests from different industries. From film and television stars to make-up artists, to writers, to comic book creators, to cosplay specialists and so much more - the Calgary Expo covers every corner of pop culture imaginable! There's over 600 exhibitors, artists, and special guests, all in one spot!
The Calgary Expo brings to you some of the best names in sci-fi, horror, comics, anime, cartoons, gaming and animation so that you can experience, first hand, the energy and electricity of full-frontal nerdity. Apart from rubbing elbows with celebs, you will have the opportunity to sit in on many panels and workshops, dedicated to inform you about your area of interest. Whether it is voice acting, breaking into the comic book industry, improv sessions and everything in between there is certainly something for you.
Calgary Expo features over 160 hours of programming including panels with Expo guests, workshops with industry professionals, costume contests and more. Special Events take place outside of the main convention and are separately ticketed events. In the past, Calgary Expo Special Events have included one-night-only cast reunions of iconic films or television series (Star Trek: The Next Generation in 2012 and Aliens, 2014), concerts (Weird Al Yankovic), and Meet & Greet cocktail parties with Media Guests (cast members from Torchwood, cast members from Game of Thrones).
This year look for the POW! Parade of Wonders, Master of Cosplay Contest, Walk on Cosplay Contest, Artbook and Charity Auction, 501st Legion, See the Back to the Future Delorean Time Machine, Celebrity Photo Sessions, Autograph Sessions, Panels/Q&As, Artist Alley, Shopping, Costumes! Costumes! Costumes!, Cosplay Corner, Play Zone, Kid's Costume Showcase, Ghostbusters of Alberta, Tabletop Gaming, Outdoor Combat Demos, and more
The Calgary Expo also offers special events such as after-show parties, screenings, costume competitions, and various other goodies that are TBA so that your weekend is certain to be action packed from start to finish.

Attractions:
Masters of Cosplay International
Autograph Sessions
Celebrity Photo Sessions
Panels/Q&As
Masters of Cosplay Grand Prix
Shopping Madness!
Artist Alley
Artbook and Charity Auction
Costumes! Costumes! Costumes!
Cosplay Corner
POW! Parade of Wonders
Walk on Cosplay Contest
Kid’s Costume Contest
Expo Passport
Ghostbusters of Alberta
501st Legion
See the Back to the Future Delorean Time Machine
Tabletop Gaming
Outdoor Combat Demos

Meet over 70 other guests from the comic, horror, and entertainment fields, including:

Celebrities
Lynda Carter
Michael J Fox
Christopher Lloyd
Lea Thompson
Tom Wilson
James Tolkan
Zachary Levi
David Harbour
Camila Mendes
Catherine Tate
Pamela Anderson
Sean Astin
Corey Feldman
Ke Huy Quan
Mark Sheppard
Ian Somerhalder
Paul Wesley
Tom Welling
Michael Rosenbaum
Rose McIver
Tyler Hoechlin
Anson Mount
Ethan Peck
Peter Weller

Animation, Anime, and Gaming Guests
Jim Cummings
Grey Delisle
Maurice LaMarche
Rob Paulsen
Beau Billingslea
Colleen Clinkenbeard
Melissa Fahn
John DiMaggio
Jeremy Shada
Jennifer Hale
David Hayter
Sahr Ngaujah
Gaku Space
Patricia Summersett
Peter Cullen
Frank Welker
Kimberly Brooks
Josh Keaton

Artists and Comic Creator Guests
J. Scott Campbell
Michael Walsh
Adam Kubert
Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez
Joe Jusko
Phil Noto
Ken Lashley
Nick Bradshaw
Aaron Lopresti
Jim Zub
Ed Brisson
Matt Kindt
David Nakayama
Ashley Witter
Leonard Kirk
Scott Hepburn
Peter Bagge
Francisco Herrera
Mark Irwin
John Delaney
Max Dunbar
Ray Fawkes
John Gallagher
Greg Hyland
Hilary Jenkins
Tyler Jenkins
Scott Kowalchuk
Mike Krome
Ash Maczko
Djibril Morissette-Phan
Renee Nault
Hope Nicholson
Craig Rousseau
Kim Smith
Ken Steacy
Attila Adorjany
Verne Andru
Laurie B!
Kristen Baker
S.M. Beiko
Micaela Dawn
Sweeney Boo
Spencer Estabrooks
Alexander Finbow
John Fleming
Tarol Hunt
Nat Jones
Wordburglar
Chase Kantor
Tim Lasiuta
Leo Leibelman
Courtney Loberg
Ed Lukowich
Karly MacDonald
Jeff Martin
Michael McAdam
Bill McKay
George Michail
Amy Pronovost
Mike Sass
Daniel J. Schneider
Jeremy Simser
Craig A. Taillefer
Kelly Tindall
Collette Turner
Sho Uehara
Colin Work
Eric Zawadzki

Cosplay Guests
Nadyasonika
Liui Aquino
Leon Chiro
Banana Cospboys
Shermie Cosplay
Phil Mizuno
Vamp
Gladzy Kei
Evilyn13
Knightmage
Dee Rich
Lucky Grim
Stoosh Cosplay
Kid Remington
and many, many more.

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April 25-May 5, 2019

Canmore Uncorked

Various locations, Canmore, Alberta

Uncorked Signature Events
Long Table Dinner - April 25
7th Avenue between 10th Street and Main Street
6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
The most talked about event! 8 Courses, 8 Chefs, 160 Guests. And 1 very long table! Tickets: $199

Canmore Wine Festival - April 27
Canmore Uncorked Festival Central, William Street
7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Enjoy fine wines from around the world with over 100 different wines to choose from. A highly popular event at the Festival every year, attracting aficionados and novices alike. Find new favourites and learn about how the wines are produced and why each taste is unique.
Tickets: $49

The BIG Grande Brunch - May 5
The Grande Kitchen & Bar, Grande Rockies Resort, 901 Mountain Street
Seating Times: 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
Enjoy a Sunday morning brunch with Canmore Uncorked at The BIG Grande Brunch, where different restaurants will cater brunch under one roof, all located at the Grande Rockies Resort, The Grande Kitchen & Bar. Try a wide range of local brunch specialties along with locally roasted coffee. An event the whole family will love!
Tickets: $39
Kids: $15

Progressive Dinners
April 28, 29 & 30
Enjoy a guided dining experience at four different restaurants by bike.
Starts at 5:45 p.m.
Tickets: $95

May 1-2
Fine Dining Tour
Enjoy a guided dining experience at four different restaurants on foot
Starts at 6:15 p.m.
Tickets: $125

Whisky and Spirits Festival - April 26
Canmore Uncorked Festival Central, William Street
7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Join in at this year's Whisky & Spirits Festival where a variety of delicious Scotches, Whiskies, Gins, Rums and Vodkas will be available for sampling. Soak in the unique flavours as you enjoy the atmosphere and entertainment that will enhance your tasting experience.
Tickets: $49

Craft Beer & Cider Festival - April 27
Canmore Uncorked Festival Central, William Street
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Sample beers and ciders from a wide selection of Alberta’s finest craft breweries. A huge favourite of the festival where you can enjoy a wide range of craft beers and ciders, chat with passionate brewers, and make lots of new friends in a fun and relaxing environment.
Tickets: $49

Set Price Menus & Experiences
For 11 days, enjoy $25, $37 and $49 three course prixe fixe menus at nearly thirty restaurants, and free, $6 and $12 specials at many other food and beverage outlets.

Festival Package
Spirits & Beer: $79.00
Spirits & Wine: $79.00

Join in for Canmore’s most anticipated and celebrated fine dining culinary experience. Enjoy the best Canmore has to offer, delight in sampling new flavours and old favourites as Canmore chefs tempt you with their creativity and inspire you with amazing food combinations.
Keep up with the latest releases in the beverage world and find your new favourite drinks. There is something for everyone with spirits, wine, cider and beer to sample. Come and see why Canmore is fast becoming the destination for craft brewing and distilleries.
Canmore Uncorked is known for exciting and innovative events, that take you on a delicious adventure to stimulate and delight all your senses. Join in for another culinary cornucopia of signature events showcasing the outstanding talents of Canmore's local chefs.

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April 26, 2019

Half Your Plate Chefs Dinner

Winsport – Markin MacPhail Centre, 88 Canada Olympic Road S.W.

6:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
Cocktail Reception: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Dinner: 7:00 p.m.
Entertainment to follow

Tickets: $99
Table of 8: $715
Tickets include a welcome drink and swag bag.

Enjoy an evening with guest chefs from around YYC as they create new, produce inspired dishes. The Half Your Plate Chefs Dinner was created by the Calgary Produce Marketing Association to bring produce to the next level. A culinary opportunity to show people how to get creative with their meals using fruits and vegetables. Thanks to a collective of local and internationally renowned chefs, the event is back for its third year. There is even more to the line up this year, including additional chefs, courses, and guest appearances!
After the hor d’oeuvres reception, sit down for a five course plated experience. You may decide to see JUST how creative the chefs can get, by choosing the vegetarian option. Live entertainment, culinary demonstrations, and pairings with local distilleries. Each guest will take home a Culinary Chef’s Bag worth your ticket price, filled with great items to try in the kitchen.
All proceeds benefiting Calgary Community Kitchens and the Alberta Children's Hospital Foundation.

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April 26, 2019

2019 motionball Calgary Gala Limitless

The Palace Theatre, 219 8 Ave. S.W.

General Admission Ticket Doors Open at 9:00 p.m.

Tickets: $150.00
Your ticket includes:
– Entry to the 2019 motionball Calgary Gala at 9:00 p.m.
– Complimentary drinks all night
– Live entertainment
– Access to the Silent Auction
– Specialty cocktail bars
– and most importantly, the chance to meet some of the incredible Special Olympics athletes that motionball proudly supports!

Let's Do Something Special on the Dance Floor!
You know the gala is always a great time. But the 10th annual Gala on April 26th at Palace Theatre will be a celebration like no other, so you should be there!
If you’ve been before, you know the motionball Gala is the party of the year. And this year is no exception.
They’re planning to impress with world class entertainment, incredible music and a packed dance floor! Network with Calgary’s young professional crowd, support the Special Olympics Canada Foundation, and share an epic night out with your friends and 1,000 guests at this year’s celebration.

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April 27, 2019

The 4th Annual Raindrop Gala Fundraiser

Enmax Conservatory, Calgary Zoo, 210 St. George's Drive N.E.

7:00 p.m. till 1:00 a.m.

Tickets: $35
VIP with dinner at Bar Modern: $125
VIP with dinner at Scarpetta: $125
VIP with dinner at Madison 1212: $100

It all starts with a drop of water.
The Raindrop Gala is an event organized solely by Millenium Plus Homes in support of the World Partnership Walk. This special event will be a great night and learn about the World Partnership Walk and its contribution to the development of the Aga Khan Foundation Canada.
The 4th Annual Raindrop Gala Fundraiser at the Calgary Zoo is going to be a huge night with lots of people. Capture the night in the fun filled Photo Booth. The dress code for the evening is simple, elegant, and semi formal. Red Carpet Gala, Semi Formal, Silent Auction, Appetizers, Action Stations, Fun Photo Booth, Cash Bar, Live DJ and a party for the ages (18+). With the opportunity to donate at the event.

Did you know?
- 358 million people in Africa are without water access.
- There are more people who have a mobile phone than access to a toilet.
- Globally 17,000 children under the age of 5 die each day
- There is a $4 economic return for each dollar that is spent on water and sanitation.

100% of the Donations raised by the World Partnership Walk support development initiatives in Africa and Asia that empower millions of people to lift their communities out of poverty and build a brighter future.

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April 27, 2019

Celebrity Hors d'Oeuvres

Willow Park Wines & Spirits, 10801 Bonaventure Dr. S.W.

Doors: 6:30 p.m.
Tickets: $100
VIP Tickets: $125
VIP ticket price includes a pre-event reception at 6:00 pm where guests can mix and mingle with celebrities.
Ticket price includes ALL hors d’oeuvres and beverage pairings.

Extraordinary Food • Celebrities Galore • Musical Entertainment
Calgary’s Famous Food Frenzy!
It’s fast, it’s furious, it’s fun! It’s Calgary’s Famous Food Frenzy!
It’s the 26th annual Celebrity Hors d’Oeuvres! Hosted by Darcy Evans and Michael Bigattini, local celebrities and the city’s finest chefs team up and battle it out in an amazing hors d’oeuvres competition and rapid-fire live auction – all in support of Alberta Theatre Projects.

Look Who's Coming to the Party...
2019 Featuring:
Añejo
Last Best
Elbow Room
Westin Hotels
Buffo
The Vintage Group
Briggs Kitchen + Bar

2019 Local Celebrities:
Ron “Buck Shot” Barge, CFCN’s The Buck Shot Show
Camilla di Giuseppe, CTV News Anchor
Dr. Raj Bhardwaj, Physician & CBC Radio Personality, Calgary Eyeopener
Sepidar Yeganeh Farid, Actor & Theatre Artist
Christina Smith, Canadian Olympian, Bobsleigh
Jimmy-Lee Vennard, Azuridge Estate Hotel Estate Butler
Ina Sidhu, CTV Calgary Reporter/Anchor
Neil Zeller, Calgary Photographer

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April 27, 2019

5th Annual Culinaire Treasure Hunt

Launch & Check-In: Granary Road, 226066 112th St. W., MD of Foothills

Time:
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.: registration pick up, coffee and snacks
4:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m.: turn in your passport at Market on Macleod
Wrap Party: 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. during which the winners will be announced

Registration:
$75 for teams of 2 or $47.50 for singles
To participate, find a partner and sign up as a team of two, or sign up solo. Pick a name for your team, register, and prepare for an exciting adventure.

Are you ready for the ultimate culinary hunt? It’s back! Calgary’s 5th Culinaire Treasure Hunt, with a majority of new destinations for you to discover!
On Saturday, April 27th Calgary’s 5th Culinaire Treasure Hunt will challenge you, test your speed and ability at solving trivia questions, and may even have you trying new foods or performing a task you had on your bucket list. Those who visit the most locations will win cool prizes and bragging rights!
Join teams of food enthusiasts who will be racing across the city, solving riddles leading to destinations all over Calgary. When you arrive at a location, you will complete a fun task, which could be anything from tasting a food sample to singing a song. Once completed, your passport will be stamped, and you’ll be off to solve the next clue and find the next location, maybe with a little foodie gift to take home too!
The day starts with a launch party, where you will pick up your registration package, and enjoy a coffee and snack. You may even want to take a selfie before you leave! At the end of the Hunt, you’ll check in and hand in your stamped passport, so all the scores can be totalled to find the winners. Snacks are provided for you while you mingle with the other teams.

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April 27-28, 2019

Calgary Pet Expo

Spruce Meadows, 18011 Spruce Meadows Way S.W.

Saturday: 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Sunday: 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Admission:
Adults: $10.00
Seniors/Students: $8.00
Children under 12: FREE

Pet Expo is a 2-day consumer tradeshow that is open to the public. At the show you will find hundreds of pets, pet products, service providers, entertainers, clubs and organizations that cater to pets. The show strives to include all types of pets, anything from dogs & cats, to reptiles and other small caged exotics. All of these animals can be seen on-site during the show for you to interact with!

Also Including:
Petting Zoo
Calgary Reptile Parties & T.A.R.A.S Reptile Display
Facepainting & Fun with Mystical Masks
Carousel Amusements Pony Rides
Ask A Vet
Ask A Trainer

Entertainment:
Reptile Parties
DockDogs
Tomlin Trick Dogs

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April 27-28, 2019

YYCFoodTrucks Spring Frenzy '19

C-Square in the East Village, 7 Ave. and 4 St. S.E.

11:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. Daily

$5 Entry (free for seniors and kids under 14)

Calling all food truck lovers - the best time of the year has arrived. Spring is officially here and the YYCFoodTrucks are back for another incredible season. The beloved YYCFoodTrucks are fresh out of their winter slumber and awakening from hibernation for another fantastic summer of great food, music, community and great events! East Village Calgary is looking forward to hosting four wheel culinary friends once again for their Spring Frenzy. There will be 16+ food trucks, DJs, live music and a plethora of things to see and do including a marketplace and arts installations.
Please join in at C-Square in the East Village on Saturday, April 27th and Sunday, April 28th for a mouthwatering experience and an awesome time.

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April 28, 2019

Stein & Dine at Elite Brewing & Cidery

Elite Brewing & Cidery, 1319 Edmonton Trail N.E.

6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.

Tickets: $68.50
Contact Linda 403-870-9802
linda@culinairemagazine.ca

Stein & Dine is back for a new season of beer and food pairing dinners with the brewer!
Join in for one night only for Stein & Dine at Elite Brewing & Cidery, Calgary’s unique military history themed brewery. Paying homage to veterans who serve their country, Elite want to bring awareness of military history to a broader audience. Beverages are named after historical events, places, and people. Chalk boards in the taproom tell stories about the products, written by Elite’s own local PHd in Military History. The historical theme is identifiable, educational and fun!
Don’t miss this opportunity for a short brewery tour, and to eat and drink across Elite’s taproom menu, and enjoy six pairing courses of their military menu. A selection of Recon Patrol appies, Hunker Down salads, Hand to Hand Combat mains, and Mission Evac desserts await!

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May 2019

May 1, 2019

A Taste For Life 2019

Various locations

How can you help? Dine out and have some fun... it's that simple. This year, there is a full day of dining opportunities.
A Taste for Life Calgary 2019 will have a variety of locations providing diversity in locations, price points, and ethnic cuisines from casual fine dining to fresh, flavourful, upscale-chic cuisine!

Here's how to participate:
1. Book a table at one of many participating restaurants on May 1.
2. Go out for dinner with your friends and family and have a great evening.
3. The restaurant will donate 25% of the cost of your meal to The SHARP Foundation.

2010 was the first year A Taste For Life supported The SHARP Foundation in Calgary. Please help make 2019 a greater success. The SHARP Foundation is a Calgary-based, non -profit organization currently operating three support homes for individuals infected with and affected by HIV/AIDS. They are committed to providing a "wholistic" continuum of care in a safe, non-judgmental environment. Their priority service is focused on some of the most marginalized homeless individuals in the community.
Funds raised through A Taste For Life will help to continue providing care and support for persons living with HIV in our community, as they have been doing for the past 20 years.

Savour good food while helping a good cause. Choose any of of these excellent restaurants for your meal, and they will donate 25% of your bill to The SHARP Foundation:
Broken City, 613 11 Ave. S.W.
Plowshare, 817 1 St. S.W.
BLK RBT, 811 1 St. S.W.
Emilio's Bistro-Bar, 811 1 St. S.W.
Scarpetta Italian Eatery, 1003 9 Ave. S.E.

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May 1, 2019

The 2019 California Wine Fair

Hudson, 200 8 Avenue S.W.

7:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.

Tickets: $125

Come meet California Grapes and Winegrowers! The Golden State boasts more than 100 varieties which gives its winemakers the ability to create complex varietals and unique expressive blends. Come discover the award-winning wines of California at this unique, all-inclusive walk around wine tasting ~ the largest California wine tour of its kind in Canada.
This year in total, more than 150 wineries, 450 wines and numerous friends from the vineyards will be visiting Canada and meeting with lovers of California wine. Participants gain full access to an incredible selection of California wines at pouring stations throughout the venue while enjoying a delectable hors d’oeuvres menu created under the direction of Oliver & Bonacini Executive Chef, Ryan O’Flynn. Featuring a Silent Auction with fabulous items and lots of fine wine up for grabs. Plus a chance to Win a WestJet Gift of Flight!
With your support Safe Haven Foundation can keep Calgary's homeless and at-risk girls safe, off the streets, and in school.
Don’t miss the wine event of the year! A special evening showcasing the very best of California wines, premier cuisine and venue, and a spectacular silent auction – all for a great cause.

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May 1-12, 2019

The Spring Okanagan Wine Festival

Various Locations, Okanagan Valley, B.C.

Tickets: Various, but some events are free, up to $99 for wine dinners.
May 3-4
The Spring WestJet Wine Tastings
Taste over 200 British Columbian wines all under one roof of the Rotary Centre for the Arts.
7:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
Rotary Centre for the Arts, Kelowna
$79.00 per evening

It's been called one of Canadas best small festivals. After watching their vines sleep for months, local B.C. winemakers and vineyards celebrate the arrival of spring and the waking of the vines with a glass or two of wine. And B.C. winemakers want you to join them.
They're sociable like that. Spread over ten days in May, the Spring Okanagan Wine Festival busts loose with over 100 events throughout the valley and it continues to grow each year. The Festival is deeply rooted in Okanagan terroir- which you'll experience through a plethora of dining and wine-ing events. From light lunches to gourmet dinners served in spectacular settings, the wine and food community will wow you year after year.
Whether you come for a day, a weekend or a week, the Spring Okanagan Wine Festival is a great way to meet the seasons new debutante wines and taste what the Okanagan is truly all about. Great wine. Gourmet food. Gracious hospitality.
Celebrate spring, Okanagan style.

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May 2, 2019

10th Annual UP & Away Charity Gala

BMO Centre – Palomino Room, Stampede Park

Schedule:
Reception at 5:30 p.m.
Dinner and Program at 6:30 p.m.

Tickets: $250 each

Featuring Tim Tamashiro
The UP Gala is your chance to get behind Calgary families while having a lot of fun!
Funds raised at the UP Gala will support Catholic Family Service’s Never Too Late program. Catholic Family Service’s Never Too Late program provides no-cost academic, social and emotional support to adult learners who want to complete their GED (General Education Development or high school equivalency).
Join in for an unforgettable evening of great food, entertainment, and inspiration. The gala includes a banquet dinner, 100+ item silent auction, live auction, and exciting raffles. The highlight of the evening for many guests is the first-hand account story of one of their customers, who explains how their life has changed as a result of the compassion and care they received through CFS. This is one of the premier events of the year and is focused on fun, and usually highlights a theme — the values of compassion and support to all people to thrive being continually evident.
The UP & Away Charity Gala is the Unlocking Potential (UP) Foundation’s premier event of the year to raise awareness and funds for Catholic Family Service programs. Catholic Family Service and UP work together to ensure Calgarians have access to compassionate, effective services that offer healing and, ultimately, break the cycle of vulnerability.

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May 2, 2019

The 2019 Best of Calgary Bash

Cibo, 1012 17 Avenue S.W.

Doors open at 4:30 p.m. for the winners only happy hour
Event opens to the public at 5:30 p.m.

Tickets: $25

Join in at Calgary's best party and celebrate Calgary's best music, comedy, dancing, entertainment and much more. This is not an awards show, it's a celebration – a time to connect and toast to our city and to the 2019 winners. There will be drinks, snacks and great conversation about all that is great in YYC. Connect with the movers, makers and shakers and celebrate the best food, talent, music and entertainment in our city.

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May 3, 2019

Wood's and the City

Hudson Event Spaces, 200 8 Avenue S.W.

5:30 p.m.

Tickets:
Individual: $150
Includes all food and drink tastings

Wood’s Homes is pleased to present their latest female focused event, Wood’s and the City! Sex and the City is the famous TV series that featured a group of four women negotiating their careers, friendships and loves in the Big Apple. This iconic show is the inspiration behind the event.
Wood’s and the City will welcome hundreds of women for a ladies’ night out in support of children’s mental health to the stylish Hudson on May 3 in the heart of downtown Calgary.
Channel your inner diva and enjoy an all-inclusive evening of fashion, food, fun and friendship in support of children’s mental health! Taste your favorite dishes and specialty cocktails prepared by Calgary’s top chefs and restaurants, and be entertained by a night of curated top-fashion looks and music.
The event will feature cocktail tasting stations, fabulous food, fashion, fun, friendship and most importantly – SHE-LANTHROPY!
Over the past decade, Wood’s Homes has thrown more than 300 events in cities across the U.S. See why you why you want to be there. This exciting, exclusive event is in support of the Wood's Homes Foundation, benefitting mental health services for children, teens and families.

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May 3-4, 2019

Calgary International Beerfest

BMO Centre, Stampede Park

Times:
Friday, May 3
Beer Geek VIP- 2:30 p.m. Doors Open
General Admission: 3:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 4
Beer Geek VIP- 1:30 p.m. Doors Open
General Admission: 2:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.

Tickets: $19.99 in advance
$25.00 at the door (subject to capacity)
Beer Geek VIP Daily Ticket: $29.99
Weekend Pass Tickets: $34.99
Beer Geek VIP Weekend Pass: $49.99
Beer Geek VIPs get several awesome perks! VIPs get their own separate entrance, their own private VIP Lounge area and private VIP washrooms.

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 Brew Master Seminars or savour the chocolate and cheese 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 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.

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May 3-4, 2019

East Coulee SpringFest 2019

East Coulee School Museum and Community Hall, 359 - 2nd Avenue, East Coulee, Alberta and various locations.

Sneak-a-Peek on Friday: 6:30 p.m. until midnight
Saturday: Noon-Midnight

Tickets:
Adult: $40 at the door Saturday/$20 at the door Friday
Youth (13-17)/Seniors: $40 at the door/$20 at the door Friday
Kids (12 and under): FREE

Two Day Pass:
Adult: $45
Youth (13-17)/Seniors: $40
Kids (12 and under): FREE

The Drumheller Valley comes alive for 2 days of fabulous music! The 25th annual East Coulee SpringFest will feature an exciting line up of over 40 performances in 3 venues and hours of soul-nurturing music that will rock the Canadian Badlands and the hippy bones of guest of all ages. It is all for a good cause: SpringFest is the annual fundraiser for the East Coulee School Museum – a Provincial Historic Resource.
More than 40 musicians across a variety of genres: folk, blues, country, Celtic, roots, rock, jazz and more.
Friday kicks of with "Sneak a Peek" in the evening, held at the East Coulee School Museum and the East Coulee Community Hall. Saturday the music begins again at noon and goes to midnight!
Attendees will wander between 2 venues in the historic East Coulee School Museum and then across the street to happenings in the East Coulee Community Hall, or up the street to the Tea Roomr - Three venues playing at the same time - you may have a hard time deciding where to be.

Performers for 2019
Two Late To The Party, Indie-Folk
Heather Jean Jordan. Prairie Sound
Willow Creek, Old tyme fiddle and country
Wayfaring Fiddlers, Old tyme fiddle and country
The Barrel Dogs, Classic Rock & 70s Infused Originals
Over The Moon, Americana/Western swing and roots
Robert Burton Hubele Duo, Blues/country/jazz/pop with a bit of humour
The Pauls, The songs of Paul McCartney and Paul Simon
Flowshine, Upbeat, dance rock
Double Helix. Jazz Guitar Duo
Black Cherry Perry’s Mississippi Medicine Show, Original contemporary blues/funk/R&B
Wanda Gronhovd, Adult contemporary with a folk twist
Spitzee Post Band, Newgrass/Folk
Hungry Hollow, 5 Piece pop/rock
Electric Audrey 2, Rockabilly/Western/Alternative
Flint & Feather, Rocky Mountain Folk Pop
The Bungalows, The Corazones
Roots groove, A mixture of Motown and Americana influences
Dylan Sadlier-Brown, Rockabilly, classic country, and roots rock ‘n’ roll.
Mike Petroff, Folk
Caravana Gypsy Jazz, Jazz
Sadlier-Brown Band
Matt Blais, Roots-Rock
Waltzing Matildas, Swing
Trilogy, Rock
Glen Brown & Spur Crazy, Traditional Roots/Country
Layne Syvertsen, Folk/Blues/Soul
Justine Vandergrift, Guitar/vocal
Devin Cooper, Bluesy Rock ‘N Roll & Country
Kane Incognito, Alternative Indie Folk Rock Collaboration
Danielle Dayton, Blues and Soul
Erin Ross, Rooted in blues, rock, country and jazz
Sally in the Valley, Folk Rock
Shane Larmand, Roots Rock
The Dice Cubes, Rockabilly, Western Swing, Country, Bluegrass, Rockn’roll
FuZe, Jazz Funk Fusion
Night Howl, Folk/Rock
Tom & Tex, Old school country music
Alberta Liquor Birds, New bluegrass, folk-roots
Kevin K Band

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May 3-4, 2019

Driven 2019

Olympic Oval, 2500 University Dr. N.W.

Show Hours:
Friday May 3
5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday May 4
1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

The Main Event
Admission:
Adults (Age 12+): $18 advance, $20 door
Children (5-11): $10
Seniors (65+): $10
Infants (4 and under): FREE
Two Day Adult Pass: $30

Driven returns to Calgary on May 3rd and 4th at the majestic U of C Olympic Oval. Amazing exhibitors, show vehicles, entertainment and featuring Nakai-San from RWB on the 26th!
Returning for its 19th year – Since 2001, Driven aims to gather the best of local and national car enthusiasts and automotive businesses together. With over 450 registered show vehicles and over 50 exhibitors displaying their latest products and service, Driven 2019 will be the largest show yet, and the most diverse. There will be something for everyone. See the hottest regional and national show cars or compete with your car against your peers.

Special Guests:
Master SEMA builder J.J. Dubec
Robbie Ferreira and Emerson Lazo

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May 3-5, 2019

Calgary Rock and Lapidary Club Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show

VIVO For Healthy Generations, 11950 Country Village Link N.E.

Schedule:
Friday, 1:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Saturday, 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Sunday, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Admission:
Regular: $7.00, Three Day Pass: $10
Seniors: $5.00, Three Day Pass: $7
Students: $5.00, Three Day Pass: $7
Children 12 & under FREE

Discover the Wonders of the Earth
This 59th annual show is a major fundraiser for The Calgary Rock and Lapidary Club and is Calgary's only gem show operated by a non-profit. With over 60 showcase exhibits and 54 dealers featuring gem, minerals, fossil, crystals, lapidary collections, specialty rocks, jewelry findings and supplies, and beads, making it one of the largest shows in Western Canada.
- 54 Dealers, Door Prizes, Silent Auction, and more
- Demonstrations: faceting, beading, silver clay, geology, identification
- For sale: Minerals, Crystals, Rough Rock, Jewellery, Tools/Equipment
- Free sapphire mining for kids

Outstanding displays, hand crafted, one of a kind, treasures, silversmithing, carving, scrimshaw and glass engraving with thousands of items for the hobby enthusiast. Demonstrators will be there to show you the Tricks of the Trade and unveil the secrets of how these "one of a kind" treasures are made. Everything your heart could desire or your pocket book afford.

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May 3-5, 2019

Jane's Walk 2019

Various Locations

Schedule:
Friday, May 3
10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 4
10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 5
10:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
A series of walks throughout Calgary over the 3 days. Walks are free and between 1-2.5 hours long.

Jane’s Walk is a global festival of free neighbourhood walking tours held in Calgary and around the world each May. Inspired by writer and activist Jane Jacobs, Jane’s Walk encourages a wide range of people to design and lead a walking tour of an area they know well. Elementary school students, seniors’ clubs, architects, refugee support agencies, artists, urban planners, Indigenous educators, ecologists, and people who make their living through bottle picking have all led Jane’s Walks in Calgary. And many more people too, drawing from a huge diversity of local interests and knowledge.
Jane's Walks help put people in touch with their environment and with each other, by bridging social and geographic gaps and creating a space for cities to discover themselves. Since its inception in 2007, Jane's Walk has happened in over 40 North American cities with more partner cities and towns being added in 2019.
Jane's Walk honours the legacy and ideas of urban activist and writer Jane Jacobs who championed the interests of local residents and pedestrians over a car-centered approach to planning. Jane's Walk helps knit people together into a strong and resourceful community, instilling belonging and encouraging civic leadership.
All Jane's Walk tours are given and taken for free. These walks are led by anyone who has an interest in the neighbourhoods where they live, work or hang out. They are not always about architecture and heritage, and offer a more personal take on the local culture, the social history and the planning issues faced by the residents. Jane Jacobs believed strongly that local residents understood best how their neighbourhood works, and what is needed to strengthen and improve them. Jane's Walks are meant to be fun, engaging and participatory - everyone's got a story and they're usually keen to share it.
Some Jane’s Walks are designed to explore a theme (wildlife in the city, climate change resiliency, street safety, feminist history, public art, and so on). Others simply aim to shine a little light on a favourite neighbourhood. In either case, Jane’s Walks are fun, free, and informative and depend entirely on volunteers.

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May 4, 2019

Hush Gala

Secret location

6:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.

Tickets: $200
Includes: Champagne reception, gourmet food stations, one 'Bootlegger' option

The Story
In a controversial vote, Leaders decided on the Prohibition. Shortly after a prominent leader was jailed for treason.
Meet the two Russo brother's, Vinnie fought to end Prohibition while Tommie planned opening the Hush Speakeasy.
The talented Ruby Harris worked alongside her beloved Tommie to create a hidden place where people can be free to enjoy booze and the best of entertainment.
The brothers were struck with misfortune, as Tommy's relationship with Ruby was on the rocks and Vinnie was framed for a crime didn't commit.
The day of the big launch is near as Big Al, head of the mob...

For the past 12 years, the Cerebral Palsy Association in Alberta (CPAA) has hosted this signature fundraising event which is highly recognized and supported by Calgary’s business community, influential stakeholders and advocates.
Funds raised at this event support the CPAA’s vital programs and services for individuals with cerebral palsy and other disabilities. Through their programs, services and collaborations, they advocate and promote awareness, acceptance and understanding for persons with disabilities to live, learn and work in the community.
The CPAA's annual gala is truly a night that makes a difference: a time that members, supporters, and the community can come together and recognize the success of the organization over the past year. The 2018 Gala will provide the CPAA with the opportunity to continue to create awareness about cerebral palsy and other disabilities, educate the public, and give guests the opportunity to imagine a world of endless possibilities for individuals with disabilities.

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May 4-5, 2019

Calgary Horticultural Society Garden Show

Max Bell Centre, 1001 Barlow Trail S.E.

Saturday & Sunday: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Tickets:
Member advance online: $10 each
Member at the door: $12.50 each
Non-member advance online: $12
Non-member at the door: $15.00

The Garden Show is moving! The new venue is the Max Bell Centre, which is centrally located, convenient to the LRT and includes free parking. The Max Bell Centre provides ample space for exhibitors as well as new educational opportunities and expanded childrens activities. The Calgary Horticultural Society Garden Show will continue to be the event for gardeners, providing the opportunity to meet with and learn from local experts.
Holding the Garden Show in May brings us closer to Calgarys planting season, when gardeners are looking for new, inspiring ideas to create their best garden ever. Educational talks, demos, and how-to activities will provide something for everyone, whether you are brand new to gardening or have years of experience behind you.
Since its inception more than 18 years ago, the Garden Show has grown into the largest show of its kind in Alberta. The Garden Show is THE event of the year for Alberta's gardening community and is vital to the Calgary Horticultural Society as its largest annual fundraiser.
Over the course of this 2-day celebration of gardening and gardening lifestyle, see dozens of high-profile, informative, local speakers, showcase hundreds of exhibitors, get your hands dirty in hands-on, fun family activities, and honour the skills of top gardeners through fun and inspiring competitions.
A weekend packed with things to see, do, learn, smell and grow! This annual event brings together over 10,000 gardening and outdoor living enthusiasts for a trade fair complete with vendors, speakers from across Canada, hands-on activities, how-to clinic demonstrations, experts from the gardening community and more.
New speakers, new programs and competitions! Join in and take in the free speaker series and demos, the floral competition and cake decorating display. Also, fun, free activities for children too.
Join in for over 150 exhibitors, gardening and cooking demonstrations, informative speaker sessions, adult and children's workshops, Ask an Expert, demonstrations and much, much more. Exhibitors offer everything for the Calgary gardener from soil and mulch to garden decor.

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May 5, 2019

The Calgary Music Collectors Show

Acadia Rec Complex, 240 - 90th Ave. S.E.

9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Admission Price:
$10 - 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (Collector’s Hour)
$5 - 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Regular Admission)

A twice a year Music Collectors show where you can buy, sell or trade:
Vinyl
LPs, 45s, 78s, Rare Issues

CD & DVD
Rare, Import, Concert, Doc

Memorabilia
Collectibles, Posters, Swag

Music Books
Biography, Photo, Reference

Sheet Music
Guitar Tab, Piano Music

Apparel
Band Shirts, Accessories

Photographs
Posters, Collections

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May 7, 14, 21, 29, 2019

Alberta Beer Festivals present Brew Ed.

Brewer's Apprentice, N3 448 8 Ave. S.E.

Registration: $165

Includes all four "classes" including beer and brewery tour. Registration can be bought as a gift to use in any month in 2019.

Alberta Beer Festivals has always been about beer education. In order to continue that practise, they have created Brew Ed. (formerly Beer School), a four-part course that will cover all aspects about beer. Intimidated by the number of beers available and would like to know more about different beer styles? Are you currently employed or thinking about working in the restaurant service or alcohol retail industry? Do you plan to take the Cicerone Certification Program or want to learn more about the Beer Judge Certification Program? Intent on becoming a home brewer, but would like to know what varieties to brew? Or, simply, you just like beer and would like to know more about it? If you answered yes to any of the above, then Brew Ed is for you.

Each class of 10 people (maximum) will run approximately three hours and will cover a different topic such as the history of beer styles, how beer is made, and get up and personal with beer’s different ingredients. We will study beer’s characteristics and components, what makes a good beer, and even learn how to judge a beer. You’ll also learn a bit about beer packaging, glassware and home brewing. Lastly, we will also look at some food and beer pairings and talk about cooking with beer. Approximately a dozen beers will be sampled each class, so you’ll see and taste the difference between the different beer styles. The final class will be a “field trip” to one of Calgary’s breweries, where the “students” can see how beer is made first hand. And note: there will be NO final exam!

In addition to learning about the world’s most popular alcoholic beverage in an educational yet fun “classroom” you will:
- Receive your own Growler
- Be eligible to win some beer swag
- Try some surprise beers
- Be eligible to judge or steward at Calgary International Beerfest in May 2020, which includes free admission to the show. Details will be explained in “class”.

So register for Calgary’s most comprehensive beer learning experience today, before all the spots fill up! The next session will begin in June 2019. Note: You must be 18 years or older to register.

Click here to see Course Outline.

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May 9, 2019

Chef Meets BC Grape

HUDSON, 200 8 Avenue S.W., 6th Floor

7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.

Tickets: $85
Your All-Inclusive Ticket Includes:
- A walk-around tasting featuring over 25 BC VQA wineries—sample from a selection of over 125 wines from your favourite BC producers.
- Small plates prepared by top chefs from 12+ of Calgary’s hottest restaurants, perfectly paired with BC VQA wines.

125+ Wines
12+ Restaurants
Experience the largest tasting of BC VQA Wines in Western Canada at this multi-city event series celebrating BC wine and food, highlighting all things grown, crushed, raised and produced in BC. Sample from a selection of over a hundred BC VQA wines in a walk-around tasting featuring twenty five BC wineries. Enjoy small plates prepared by top chefs from renowned local restaurants, perfectly paired with BC VQA wines. Vote along with celebrity judges for your favourite Wine & Food Pairing.

Participating Chefs:
Chef Ryan O’Flynn, The Guild
Chef Michel Nop, Buffo
Chef Mathias Fong, River Cafe / Dean House
Chef Scott Redekopp, Yellow Door
Chef Peter Paiva, Raw Bar
Chef Duncan Ly, Foreign Concept
Chef Mattew Batey, Teatro
Chef Roy Oh, Anju
Chef Dave Bohati, Murrietta’s
Chef Ryan Blackwell, Elbow Room

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May 9, 2019

AARC’s Miracle Gala

Calgary TELUS Convention Centre, 120 9 Ave. S.E.

Registration and Silent Auction: 5:30 p.m.
Dinner and Program: 7:00 p.m.
Speakers: 7:30 p.m.
Live Auction: 8:00 p.m.

Tickets: $250
Take flight for a spectacular evening of hope and transformation!
– Powerful Messages of Recovery
– Live Auction featuring Danny Hooper
– Incredible Silent Auction
– Classic Car Raffle

Welcome to AARC’s Miracle Gala.
Join in to celebrate the lives of over 600 graduates who have earned the "Wings of Courage" to live a clean, sober, productive life, reunited with their families. Share in the stories of success while learning how the Alberta Adolescent Recovery Centre is taking on the opioid crisis we are facing in our community - one youth at a time.
Proceeds will support treatment fee subsidies for families of substance dependent adolescents aged 12 - 21. Help us ensure no youth in need is turned away because of financial difficulty.

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May 9-11, 2019

Great Okanagan Beer Festival

Waterfront Park, 1200 Water Street, and various locations in Kelowna, B.C.

Great Okanagan Beer Festival Kick Off Party: Thursday, 8:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m., Match Eatery & Public House
Beer Cocktails Night, Friday, 5:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m., The Train Station Pub
Main Event: Saturday, 12:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m., Waterfront Park
Official Afterparty, Saturday, 4:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m., The Train Station Pub

Tickets for Saturday:
Regular: $50
Includes:
- Official GOBF sampling mug
- Live music
- Access to over 140 craft beers from 70 breweries
- 5 beer tokens
- Access to food vendors and exhibitors
- A rad time with thousands of festival-goers on the stunning Okanagan Lake

All Access Pass: $80
- Official GOBF Sampling Mug
- 10 Beer Tokens
- Live Music
- Access to 70 Breweries and 140+ Beer varieties
- Access to food vendors and exhibitors
- A rad time with thousands of festival-goers at the stunning Okanagan Lake
- Express Entry to site
- Official Beer Festival Hat
- Grimm’s smokie lunch onsite
- Vouchers for savings around town

5 Beer Sampling Tokens: $7.50

The Great Okanagan Beer Festival, presented by The Train Station Pub, is a 3-day celebration, offering festival and craft beer lovers a mix of amazing programming at local bars and pubs. Saturday will showcase the cannot miss Main Event at Waterfront Park, where over 70 craft breweries will come together to pour over 140 beers and ciders for 3,500+ festival-goers. Nestled on the beautiful beaches of Okanagan Lake and right in the heart of downtown Kelowna, breweries, food trucks, bands and festival-goers join in a celebration of the love of beer. Cheer to the best craft beers and ciders that BC has to offer, showcasing breweries from across BC, with a few of favourite out of province brews joining the fun. Partial proceeds go towards Natures Wild Neighbours Society, the 2019 charitable partner.
The Great Okanagan Beer Festival will also offer patrons a mix of exclusive cask events, beer and brewing seminars, a rousing concert series, and a beer sampling main event. Truly celebrate your love of beer with some special events at partner brewpubs and venues throughout Kelowna to complement the Main Event. Tap takeovers, live music, special beer-infused menus, bowling and even haircuts; there's something for everyone!

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May 11, 2019

Dine & Deals A Duelling Piano Lounge

Westin Hotel Grand Ballroom, 320 4 Ave. S.W.

6:00 p.m.

Tickets: $200

“And I like large parties. They’re so intimate. At small parties there isn’t any privacy.”

Please join the Dine & Deals volunteer committee as they present: A Duelling Piano Lounge starring the Duelling Pianos Kings and Gery Schubert as your host. After careful consideration, the committee decided to change things up a bit and provide even more entertainment and fun while you support Providence! So get your black tie optional attire ready and buy your tickets or sponsorship to bid, sing, dance and dine the night away! This event was created with fun in mind- always promising to entertain while raising funds and awareness for an amazing local charity for children with disabilities. With emcee Gery Schubert and the Duelling Piano Kings, the 2019 Dine & Deals Gala will not disappoint regulars or newcomers with music being the theme and dining, dancing, and bidding rounding out the evening.
Young children with a variety of disabilities and backgrounds have been coming through the doors of Providence for over 75 years. Their proud past leads to a bright future for children. There promises to be a fun and entertaining event with an inspired dinner, silent and live auctions, entertainment, dancing, and more. The 2019 gala will be dedicated to capital expenditures, ensuring Providence is current in technology, energy usage and maintenance projects at six locations in Calgary. Maintaining and updating six locations for 785 children and over 180 staff takes planning and resources.
Providence is always thankful for their loyal supporters. Providence also welcomes all new sponsors and ticket purchasers in 2019 who will bring fresh enthusiasm to the event and to Providence. Since 2005 the Dine & Deals Gala has raised over $2 million (net) for Providence programs and capital expansion projects! Please consider joining in the fun and success of this great event!

Enjoy:
- Champagne Reception
- Dinner
- Silent & Live Auction
- Raffle
- Dancing & more

From the Champagne Reception until the last person leaves the dance floor; the evening is filled with opportunities for fun and fundraising. Dine & Deals gala is one of the community’s most successful and best administered events.
Providence combines experience and expertise with caring and compassion to provide exceptional therapeutic and educational services to young children with disabilities annually.

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May 11, 2019

BBQ & Blues - 2019

Kerby Centre, 1138 7 Ave. S.W.

Doors: 6:00 p.m.
Dinner: 7:00 p.m.
Dancing til 1:00 a.m.
Tickets: $60

Sponsored by the Kinsmen Club of Calgary, the 9th annual BBQ and Blues Fundraiser is in support of Local Charities. Returning this year is the band- Dr Zeuss and Blue Whos.
Enjoy a Live Band, Dance, BBQ Dinner, Silent Auction and more.
For 8 years now the Kinsmen Club of Calgary has been hosting this event with an overwelming success. To date they have raised over $70,000.00 for charitable organizations they support.

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May 11, 2019

Splash of Red Cirque Gala

Fairmont Palliser, Crystal Ballroom, 133 9 Ave. S.W.

7:00 p.m.

Tickets: $125
VIP Table of 6: $1000
Ticket price includes great food and drinks, a live and silent auction and amazing music to dance the night away.

Over 6,500 people have tested positive for HIV in Alberta. One in four people living with HIV have not been diagnosed.
Join in for an unforgettable evening for the 7th annual Splash of Red Cirque Gala on May 11. The Fairmont Palliser will be the setting for an evening of Circus excitement complemented by live music, art, drag performances, amazing entertainment by BassBus along with live and silent auction featuring one of a kind art and unbelievable experiences.
Splash of Red raises awareness of the issues surrounding HIV and provides critical funds to our prevention, education and support programs in Calgary and across Southeastern Alberta.

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May 15, 2019

57th Annual Calgary White Hat Awards

Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, 1415 14 Ave. N.W.

Festivities:
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. Red Carpet Mix & Mingle & Nominee Registration
7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Awards Show
9:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m. After Party: DJ, dancing & fabulous appetizers created by by WinSport.

Tickets: $31.50

The 57th Annual Calgary White Hat Awards, a one-of-a-kind event that includes a red carpet, live awards and gala reception, will take place on May 18. The Awards celebrate inspiring Calgarians in the tourism industry who go above and beyond and strive to make their guests' experience a memorable one.
Together, Tourism Calgary and industry partners present The Calgary White Hat Awards, to honour those individuals in the hospitality and tourism industry who continuously provide exceptional customer service in our city.
Since 1961, the Awards have been presented to individuals in the hospitality and tourism industry who exemplify outstanding customer service, and those who go above and beyond expectations of visitors and Calgarians alike.
Award winners receive a traditional white hat, the enduring symbol of Calgary's legendary western hospitality; a plaque, and a pin commemorating their dedication to providing extraordinary customer service.

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May 17-19, 2019

Otafest 2019

Telus Convention Centre, 120 9 Ave. S.E.

Friday, May 17: 8:00 a.m.- 3:00 a.m.
Saturday, May 18 4:00 a.m.- 3:00 a.m.
Sunday, May 19: 4:00 a.m.- 9:00 p.m.

Tickets:
3-Day General (13+ yrs.): $55.00 until May 15, $60 at the door
3-Day Child (6-12 yrs.): $10.00
3-Day Child (0-5 yrs.): FREE
Friday General: $35.00
Saturday General: $35.00
Sunday General: $25.00
All tickets include admission to the entire festival, including Exhibitor Hall, concerts, panels, events, autographs, and more.

Angel 3-Day Pass: $175
- A portion of your purchase is donated directly to the yearly charity
- Your name printed on an exclusive badge design
- Reserved seating in the popular main events room
- Front of line access to panels and events
- Front of line access to autograph sessions
- A free print at either the Photo or Selfie Booth
- Autograph signing fees included.

Otafest was born in 1999 when the University of Calgary's Dedicated Otaku Anime Club decided to have a 1 day film festival showing Japanese Animation (anime) to the public. Over the next decade, Otafest has grown to become a three day festival with approximately 9,500 attendees in 2018. The festival is run by a non-profit organization (Otafest Film and Cultural Festival Planning Committee), and while it still showcase anime, it is just a part of the festival experience.
Otafest is an annual conference for anime enthusiasts. It is creative outlet for fans, an occasion where they can show their passion and appreciation of the hobby. It is an event where fans can show off the costumes they have made, the music videos they have created, and the art they have painted and drawn. Otafest is a forum for discussion and education. They host educational panels introducing others to the basics of the Japanese language and tips on how to use computer programs to enhance music videos and CG art.
Otafest is a marketplace & art exhibition, media guests, video gaming and competitions, cosplay showcases, musical concerts, improv and live performances, educational panels about Japanese culture, and of course, anime screenings. Dozens of vendors gather together from all over Western Canada to facilitate the best bargain hunting in town. And, of course, they haven’t forgotten their roots: Otafest is an anime festival. They bring the latest shows and videos, as well as the fondest classics, and provide an opportunity for fans to see anime on the big screen as well as a chance for the curious to see what it's all about. They provide a chance for fans to get together and celebrate their hobby, and to share their passions with each other. There is also an open PC & Console gaming room, a Collectible Card Gaming Tournament room, a competitive video gaming room, AND a photoshoot schedule. Each year, charity events and fundraisers happen during the festival with funds to be donated to that year’s selected charity. Dedicated rooms such as the Maid Cafe donate their proceeds to the charity as well.

Main Events & Guest Events
The main live programming events at Otafest are those big key events you really don't want to miss.

Artist Alley
Otafest’s Artist Alley brings together a multifaceted array of original creative talent. Artists sell a wide variety of work including drawings, charms, handmade plushies, and more. Some will also take commission requests for custom pieces.

Vendor Hall
The Otafest Vendor Hall is full of booths where you can find official figures, manga, plushies, posters, and much more.

Gaming Events
Board, card and video games.

Cosplay Events
Otafest hosts multiple cosplay contests including performance pieces, craftsmanship contests, and more. Show off your hard work and win cash prizes.

Pokemon League
Comuunity Panels
Anime Showings
AMV Events
Autographs
Dance
Educational
Food
Game Show
Live Performance
Role Playing

Special Guests/Speakers
The Voices of Anarchy
Hyoken Seisou
Calssara
FAKKU
Steve Blum
James Landino
Rusty Meeks
Mary Elizabeth McGlynn
Rider4Z
The Slants
Wendee Lee
ProZD
and more.

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May 17-18, 2019

Little Britches Parade and Rodeo

S.W. corner of Alberta Highways #2A & #543, High River, Alberta

Little Britches Parade
Saturday, May 18
10:00 a.m., downtown High River

The 60th Annual Little Britches Rodeo
Friday, May 17
High River Rodeo Grounds
Saturday, May 18, Noon
High River Rodeo Grounds
Held at the High River Agricultural Grounds, one of the main attractions is the Little Britches Rodeo where kids can practice their cowboy moves in challenges such as barrel racing, goat tying, steer riding, pole bending, goat tail untying, break away roping, team roping, steer riding, calf riding, wild pony race, sheep riding, woolly bucks, pig scramble, and more.
Tickets available at the gate.

High River has hosted the Little Britches Parade and Rodeo every Victoria Day long weekend for the past 59 years. The event includes a parade through High River’s beautiful downtown and one of Canada’s most unique children’s rodeos.

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May 18-19, 2019

Serbian Fest

St. Simeon Serbian Orthodox Church, 16025-243 Ave. E. (RANGE ROAD 294), Dewinton, Alberta

11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day

Saturday, May 18
11:00 a.m. Gates open
12:00 p.m. Official opening ceremony
12:45 p.m. Folk dance performances, Serbian cuisine and sport
5:00 p.m. Gates close

Sunday, May 19
11:00 a.m. Gates open
12:00 p.m. MCs
12:15 p.m. Folk dance performances, Serbian cuisine and sport
4:00 p.m. Awards, Closing Speach
5:00 p.m. Gates close

Admission: $5
Kids up to 10 Years: Free

Welcome to Serbian Fest in Calgary. Experience Serbian hospitality for an entire weekend filled with fun activities for the whole family.The Serbian Fest organizing committee of Calgary cordially invites you to visit the 8th annual spring Serbian Fest. Enjoy the best homemade Serbian food, ethnic music, dancing, local bands, cultural exhibits, games, sporting competitions, free bouncer, face painting, balloon arts and much more for kids.
Join the Calgary Serbian community as they entertain, feed and wow you with fantastic cultural and sports events during the May long weekend. This exclusive event will feature a broad multicultural program showcasing some of the best cultural dances that the city has to offer. Don’t know what Serbian culture is? Come out and join in for some fabulous homemade Serbian food, cultural exhibits, sports competitions and much more. So don’t wait! Mark it in your calendar today.
Proceeds will be donated to the future Serbian-Canadian cultural centre, Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation, and the Calgary Drop-In Centre.

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