Event Directory Search for upcoming events Picks and Previews Plan ahead to check out these not-to-be-missed events All Theatre Dance Music Film & Media Visual Art Literary Festival Promotion Free Free Music in the Park returns with a number of concerts this summer | Photo: Courtesy of The City of Calgary July 24, 2019 - July 30, 2019 Free This Week Take advantage of the warmth with pop-up concerts, sales, and festivals Amy Jo Espetveidt Location Various Venues Price Free With a very busy week ahead, top up your calendar with these fantastic events. You can even get your festival fill with free programming from the Calgary Blues Music Association, the Calgary Arab Festival, and the Calgary Folk Music Festival! Garden Festival Until July 27, 2019 Lougheed House (707 13th Ave. SW) Free admission With free indoor and outdoor concerts featuring Leo Dumont Band, Rondel Roberts Band, Ghostkeeper, K.P. Smith, and Natalie Gauthier, enjoy games, tours and dance lessons, a family fun day, and much more. lougheedhouse.com ProArts Presents Music Opens the Mind Jazz Ensemble July 24, 2019, 12:10 – 12:50pm Cathedral Church of the Redeemer (604 1st St. SE) Free admission With a variety of well-known and well-loved jazz tunes, between songs, hear Kevin O’Connor speak briefly about the origin of the saxophone and some of the challenges faced by its inventor. proartssociety.ca Blues on Stephen Avenue July 25, 2019, 12:00 – 1:00pm Stephen Avenue (120 9th Ave. SW) Free admission Get into the Blues Fest spirit as Vic Ruggiero and Jory Kinjo bring their contemporary blend of traditional blues sounds to the Stephen Avenue Stage. Bring your lunch and enjoy this special performance presented in partnership with the Downtown Calgary Association and the Calgary Blues Music Association. calgarybluesfest.com together but apart Opening Reception July 26, 2019, 8:00pm Jarvis Hall Gallery (333B 36th Ave. SE) Free admission Featuring new works by Robin Arseneault, Laura Findlay, Larissa Tiggelers, Mark Dicey, Jeff Nachtigall, Corri-Lynn Tetz, Rachel MacFarlane, and many more, check out this summer group show at its opening reception. jarvishallgallery.com Film Through the Decades July 26 – August 4, 2019 Memorial Park Library (1221 2nd St. SW) Free admission Explore the history of cinema this summer by enjoying free feature films through the decades! With historical introductions and popcorn, this series is brought to you by the Calgary Public Library and the Calgary Society of Independent Filmmakers. facebook.com Handblown Glass Sale July 27, 2019, 11:00am – 4:00pm Bee Kingdom Glass (427 22nd Ave. NW) Free admission, family-friendly Featuring live glassblowing by one of Canada’s leading glass teams, learn how glass is blown and sculpted while enjoying food and tiki-themed demonstrations. facebook.com Calgary Arab Festival July 27 & 28, 2019 Olympic Plaza (228 8th Ave. SE) Free admission A free, family-friendly event presented as a platform to share Arabian traditions including folk dance, traditional music, food, customs, arts, and much more, don’t miss this fantastic festival. facebook.com Pet-a-Palooza July 27 & 28, 2019 Eau Claire Market (200 Barclay Parade SW) Free admission, pet-friendly Just Love Animals Society is returning to Calgary once again with the West Coast’s largest outdoor pet festival. Bring your pet to sample treats, food, accessories, toys, and more. petapaloozawest.com Calgary Folk Music Festival July 27 & 28, 2019 Prince’s Island Park (698 Eau Claire Ave. SW) Free admission Did you know you can enjoy two days of free programming at the Calgary Folk Music Festival? Head to Stage 1 just on the island side of the Eau Claire Bridge to see performances by Willie Watson, Sadia Nolin, Twin Bandit, Danny Michel, and so much more. No ticket needed! calgaryfolkfest.com what do I say to strangers July 28, 2019, 1:00 – 2:00pm Esker Foundation (1011 9th Ave. SE) Free admission, registration recommended The works in Among All These Tundras embrace and address concepts of language, land, sovereignty, and home. Join curator Shauna Thompson for a tour through the works in this exhibition. eventbrite.ca Music in the Park July 29 & 30, 2019, 12:00 – 1:00pm Central Memorial Park (1221 2nd St. SW) Free admission Pack a picnic, sit back, relax, and enjoy live music in a beautiful outdoor park setting with The City of Calgary. Music in the Park runs rain or shine, so come prepared! This week the festivities move into Central Memorial Park and you can see Matt Masters on Monday and Harp Angel Trio on Tuesday. facebook.com Blues Guitar Workshop July 30, 2019, 6:00 – 8:00pm Memorial Park Library (1221 2nd St. SW) Free admission A guitar workshop by renowned blues great Tim Williams, topics include the many facets to playing the blues, from song forms to chord progressions, rhythm, and styles. Be sure to bring an acoustic guitar to take part. calgarybluesfest.com Sunnyside Open Stage Tuesdays July 30, 2019, 6:00 – 9:00pm containR Art Park (1020 2nd Ave. NW) Free admission Every Tuesday throughout the summer, head to #SOSTuesdays for the Sunnyside Open Stage, hosted each week by Eugene Saunders and guests! Swing by to support local talent or share something yourself. facebook.com Great Blues North July 30, 2019, 8:30 – 10:30pm Memorial Park Library (1221 2nd St. SW) Free admission Calgary has a great history and passion for the blues, and with the Calgary International Blues Festival taking place, there’s tons to do. So, kick back, relax, and listen to 20th century blues music and stories from award-winning musician and blues music historian Tim Williams. Calgary Blues Music Association partners with the Memorial Park Library and Historic Calgary Week for this special presentation. calgarybluesfest.com