Where to Find Home Decor Inspo on the Calgary Stampede Grounds
Tour this year’s stunning Rotary Dream Home, pick up some new paintings for your space at a huge indoor art show and more....
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What’s New and Notable in Calgary’s Food Scene
Monogram Coffee’s Jill Hoff wins the 2026 Canadian National Barista Championship and Ricardo’s Hideaway will be closing at the end of the summer....
Theatre Calgary’s Upcoming Season Puts Community First
From classics to new works, Theatre Calgary builds a season around belonging....
Experience Exhilaration With A-List
With the Calgary Stampede happening this month, professional sports teams competing in home games and a chance to try out performance driving, A-Listers are sure to enjoy an eventful July....
Nominate the Best Restaurants in Calgary
Nominations for Avenue’s Best Restaurants Readers’ Choice Ballot are open until July 24, 2026....
Watch Alberta’s Top Chefs Compete at the Calgary Stampede’s Newest Culinary Event
Everything you need to know about the cooking competitions, showcases and demonstrations at the inaugural Taste of Stampede....
What’s New at the 2026 Calgary Stampede
Check out sand sculptures in the BMO Centre, watch a new high dive show, go to a Taste of Stampede event and more....
A Guide to Live Music at the 2026 Calgary Stampede
From July 3 to 12, don't miss the chance to see live performances by Jade Eagleson, All Time Low, Everlast, A$AP Rocky and more....
Romero Lounge & Cocktail Bar Brings Prohibition-Inspired Cocktails to South Calgary
A new South Calgary lounge brings crafted cocktails, shareable plates and Alberta rum-running history together....
Win Tickets to the 2026/27 YMCA Arts Season!
Enjoy live and engaging performances in the comfort of the suburbs....
Hot Horse Summer: The Ultimate Calgary Summer Sporting Guide for the Equine Curious
Summer is the ideal time to explore Calgary’s many horsey sporting activities. Here's what to expect at events ranging from polo, to show jumping, to chuckwagon and relay races....
Fun Things to Do, See and Listen to in Calgary This July and August
Get loud at a Calgary Surge basketball game, feast at Taste of Calgary, go to an outdoor EDM festival and more....
Avenue’s Best Tips for Making the Most of the Calgary Stampede
Avenue’s staff look back on their many years of Stampeding to bring you their best tips for a great Calgary Stampede season....
Fun Stampede Events (Off the Grounds) to Check Out Around Calgary
Check out Western-themed art, dance the night away to live music, take part in a Stampede road race and more....
Summer Shopping in the Kootenays
Nelson and Kootenay Lake’s strong artisanal culture offers a diversity of locally crafted goods....
Enter to Win a $500 Shopping Spree at BKL Wine Merchants!
BKL Wine Merchants is giving you the chance to win a $500 shopping spree at its West Calgary location just south of Aspen Landing....
10 Next-Level Stampede Breakfasts to Check Out This Year
Fill your belly at these 2026 Stampede breakfasts that offer a little something extra, from art exhibitions to pink pancakes in support of a good cause....
What to Do in the Mountains in July
Do some summer skiing in Banff, watch a musical about Hawkins Cheezies in Canmore and more....
The Scene Launches a New Calgary Events Calendar
Submit your event listing today and keep up-to-date on the latest local events with The Scene’s new events calendar....
Calgary’s Best Neighbourhoods 2026
Find out which areas were named the best neighbourhoods in Calgary this year....
Kicking Off the Summer in A-List Style
Warm weather is here, and A-List members can get out and enjoy more than just hot summer days with these exciting June events....
Celebrating National Indigenous History Month
Five cultural institutions collaborate to elevate Indigenous voices, celebrate Indigenous cultures and advance Truth and Reconciliation....
All the Vendors Coming to Avenue’s 2026 Best Things to Eat and Drink Market
Pick up some locally made ice cream sandwiches, hot sauce, macarons, drinks and so much more on July 18, 2026....
30 Best Things to Eat and Drink in Calgary 2026
Local foodies Carmen Cheng and Chanry Thach seek out the sweet treats, sauces, snacks and sips to try right now. Here are some of the must-try Calgary products (in no particular order) to add to your shopping bag....
What to Do in Calgary Every Day This Summer
From music festivals to sporty activities, here’s one fun thing you can do every day this summer....
We Need to Talk About Climate
Calgary is at a pivotal moment for the future of energy and the future of the planet. We asked five local climate, energy and policy experts to share their thoughts....