Upcoming
Santana with The Salvador Santana Band
Pengrowth Saddledome September 10, 2008Wayne Brady
Jack Singer Concert Hall October 29, 20082008 Bob Edwards Award with George Stroumboulopoulos
Hyatt Regency Hotel November 14, 2008Toby Keith with Aaron Pritchett & Jessie Farrell
Pengrowth Saddledome October 9, 2008Cadence Weapon with Woodhands
Marquee Room October 2, 2008Upcoming
Next day
August 27, 2008
More Visual Arts...
Rosebud Theatre May 30, 2008 - August 30, 2008
Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium August 5, 2008 - February 22, 2009
More Theatre...
Olympic Plaza August 26 - 31, 2008
More Blues / Jazz...
August 17 - September 7, 2008
More Special Events...
More Blues / Jazz...
Every: Wednesday at Castle Pub
More Dance / DJ / Electronic...
More Folk / Country...
More Rock / Pop...
More World / Reggae / Latin...
Every: Wednesday at Eau Claire Market
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Great Canadian Barn Dance August 30, 2008
University Theatre September 13, 2008
University Theatre September 13, 2008
More Dance...
September 9, 2008
Plaza Theatre September 10, 2008
More Film...
The Weiss Gallery September 4, 2008
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Lunchbox Theatre September 17 - October 4, 2008
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Auburn Saloon August 28, 2008
Engineered Air Theatre September 10, 2008
Carpenter's Union Hall September 20, 2008
More Literary...
More Blues / Jazz...
Jack Singer Concert Hall September 18, 2008
More Classical...
More Dance / DJ / Electronic...
More Rock / Pop...
Eckhardt-Gramatte Concert Hall September 14, 2008
More World / Reggae / Latin...
August 29, 2008
Military Museums September 4, 2008
September 20, 2008
More Lectures & Workshops...
University of Calgary August 29, 2008
Corral August 30, 2008
University of Calgary August 30, 2008
More Sports...
August 30 - 31, 2008
August 30, 2008
Olympic Plaza August 31, 2008
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Today
Comedy
Blues / Jazz
Dance / DJ / Electronic
Murder on the Dancefloor with DJ Ladylux & VJ Klub Kla
Bamboo Tiki Room August 27, 2008Soundboy with Murdah, Instinct, Slim Pickin's & friends
Soda August 27, 2008Special Events
Cross-Canada Tour of Hope with the Terry Fox Van and Terry Fox's father
register to run behind the van during the parade downtown, 403-212-1336. www.tourofhope.ca.August 27, 2008
Ongoing
Visual Arts
Journey in Art
Leighton Art Centre June 28 - September 6, 2008The Big Gift: Calgary Celebrates Art from Canadians
Nickle Arts Museum July 1 - September 28, 2008Theatre
Fiddler on the Roof by Rosebud Theatre
www.rosebudtheatre.com.Rosebud Theatre May 30, 2008 - August 30, 2008
Broadway in Calgary
featuring Spamalot Aug 5-10, Hairspray Nov 25-30, Annie Feb 17-22, Cats Sept 23-28 & Stomp Jan 13-18. Tickets www.Broadwayacrosscanada.ca.Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium August 5, 2008 - February 22, 2009
Blues / Jazz
C-Jazz Carnivale!
Featuring Bill Frisell, Joey Baron, Tony Scherr, Libertango, Bomba, There's the Bob Erlendson Octet & Gib Monks at various locations in the city. www.calgaryjazz.com.Olympic Plaza August 26 - 31, 2008
Special Events
Sesame Street Presents: The Body
TELUS World of Science May 31 - September 7, 2008Greenfest
a free outdoor festival that showcases a local farmers market with today's going green industry & the local entertainment scene. Sundays noon-5pm, Tompkins Park 17th Ave SW.August 17 - September 7, 2008
Recurring Today
Blues / Jazz
Lou Rye
Every: Wednesday at Banff Caribou KegBrett Nielson hosts open mic
Every: Wednesday at Denim Suburban LoungeDance / DJ / Electronic
Celebrity Hot Tub w/ DJ Noah York City
Every: Wednesday at Broken CityFree Cola w/ DJs Jacques La Merde & Cuttlefinger
Rock, blues, funk, hip hop, dub & beats.Every: Wednesday at Castle Pub
Folk / Country
Staggered Pints host jam
Every: Wednesday at Fionn MacCool's Irish Pub“If Michael Ondaatje were to do a book reading,” says Luke Doucet, “and you walked into a place and everybody was drunk, and there were 80 large, multicoloured lights flashing, and it was 140 decibels, it would be absolutely absurd.”
John Campbell hosts songwriters workshop
Every: Wednesday at Mikey's Juke Joint & EateryRock / Pop
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Every: Wednesday at King's Head PubDen Davies & friends host jam
Every: Wednesday at Ceili's Irish Pub & RestaurantThree-O-Seven
Every: Wednesday at Shamrock HotelWorld / Reggae / Latin
The Rembetika Hipsters
Every: Wednesday at PegasusRene El Gitano
Every: Thursday, Wednesday at La Pachanga Latino RestaurantSpecial Events
Women's bike workshops
7-9pm, facilitated by women 7-9pm. Good Life Community Bike Shop.Every: Wednesday at Eau Claire Market
Upcoming
Dance
Labour Day weekend - Family Dance Fest
12noon to 12 midnight, $20 ($10 after 6pm), For info & reservations call Trevor at 1-800-626-3407Great Canadian Barn Dance August 30, 2008
El Sonido del Silencio - The Sound of Silence
Flamenco Concert 8pm, $32/$38 at 403-217-1954.University Theatre September 13, 2008
El Sonifo del Silencio - Flamenco's past & present
Flamenco's past & present,$32 in advance, $38 at the doorUniversity Theatre September 13, 2008
Film
Bike Shorts Film Festival
$10, 7pm, John Dutton Theatre at the WR Castell Central Public Library, contact - info@bikecalgary.org or www.bikecalgary.orgSeptember 9, 2008
Calgary Cinematheque presents Andy Warhol's Empire
4pm-midnight, $5/$7. www.calgarycinema.org.Plaza Theatre September 10, 2008
Visual Arts
Artpoint Members Group Exhibition
Artpoint Gallery & Studios Society September 4 - 27, 2008Infini Present by Alexandre Masino
Sept 4 - 27, 2008, Opening reception 5-8pm, artist in attendanceThe Weiss Gallery September 4, 2008
Theatre
Stage Fright by Lunchbox Theatre
www.lunchboxtheatre.com.Lunchbox Theatre September 17 - October 4, 2008
Literary
Final Slam! Sudden Death! & Open Mic
8pm, $5 with host Sheri-D Wilson.Auburn Saloon August 28, 2008
Author readings with Charlotte Gil and Sina Queyras
7:30pm.Engineered Air Theatre September 10, 2008
Onion Jam 2008
Single Onion Fundraiser 7pm with music by The Pine Tarts. $5 in advance, $10 at door. www.thesingleonion.blogsot.com.Carpenter's Union Hall September 20, 2008
Blues / Jazz
Rick Climans Jazz Quartet
Beat Niq Jazz & Social Club August 28, 2008Keith Smith & Deb Rasmussen
Bear's Den Restaurant August 29, 2008Deb & Keith
Bear's Den Restaurant August 29, 2008Classical
CPO's Tango Nights with Astor Piazolla & Daniel Binelli
8pm, 571-0849.Jack Singer Concert Hall September 18, 2008
Dance / DJ / Electronic
Haute Purse Suit with DJ's: Disoriental, Wax Romeo & Teddy Celebration
Marquee Room August 29, 2008Rock / Pop
Sidewinder
Shuckaluck's Public Ale House August 28, 2008Pistol Noon
Olive Grove August 28, 2008World / Reggae / Latin
Maximum Force with DJ Punisher
Blind Beggar Pub August 30, 2008Lee 'Scratch' Perry
Dickens Pub September 4, 2008Carnatic Violin Duet with Mysore Nagaraj & Dr. Manjunath
presented by Raga Mala Music Society, 6:30pm. $15/$8, 403-269-7242 or www.ragamala.ca.Eckhardt-Gramatte Concert Hall September 14, 2008
Lectures & Workshops
An evening of Sacred Circle Dance facilitated by June Watts
7-9:30pm, $15, 403-264-6763 for info.August 29, 2008
Wargaming & Military Strategy with James Istvanffy
Reception 6:30, Lecture 7:30pmMilitary Museums September 4, 2008
Answers to Lumbar and Cervical Spine Problems by The Bonati Institute
www.bonati.com or 1-866-298-7513 to register. Coast Plaza Hotel, 9am.September 20, 2008
Sports
Sepak Takraw (Kick Volleyball
$2, Volleydome, 3:30pm Canadian Jr. Men's vs Alberta,7:30pm Malaysia vs USAUniversity of Calgary August 29, 2008
Ink Cup - Calgary Roller Derby, Calgary Tattoo and Arts Festival
Bella Bombshellas(Calgary) vs Oil City(Edmonton) 1pm, Hellion Rebellion(Calgary) vs Terminal City(Vancouver)6pmCorral August 30, 2008
Sepak Takraw (Kick Volleyball)
$2, Volleydome,10am - 4pm, Canadian Sr. Mens & Men's round Robin MatchesUniversity of Calgary August 30, 2008
Special Events
1st Annual Longview Music & Arts Festival
12-9pm, Centennial Park. Live bands, artwork by local artists, artisan displays, stagecoach rides and more. 403-558-3967 for info.August 30 - 31, 2008
Movie in the Park - Nim's Island
Nose Creek Park Airdrie,$10,Fun starts 6pm, movie starts 9pm, Proceeds support "Place of Rescue", info call Lori Ann 403-807-1870August 30, 2008
Big Bang - drop-in drum circle with Brent Van Dusen
1-3pm, free open-air drum circle.www.calgary.ca.Olympic Plaza August 31, 2008
