Stop by a music festival with modern composers
When: June 27 to 29
Now in its second year, Sound Atlas is a unique music festival celebrating contemporary music by both local and international musical composers. The music selection here is vast, with artists pushing the boundaries of what music can be. Prepare for some adventurous listening, including performances by event hosts Latitude 49, a mixed-chamber ensemble exploring classical music styles with a modern lens.
Contemporary Calgary, 701 11 St. S.W., 403-770-1350, soundatlasfest.com
Watch the Pan-American showjumping competition at Spruce Meadows
When: June 27 to June 30
Equestrian fans have something to be excited about this weekend, with the return of the Pan-American show jumping competition at Spruce Meadows. Catch all of the action from these incredible animal athletes and their riders as they compete in multiple events over the four-day tournament. If you stop by on June 30, Spruce Meadows is also holding a Canada Day celebration that day with a special barbecue, performances, shopping areas and more show jumping events.
18011 Spruce Meadows Way S.W., 403-974-4200, sprucemeadows.com
Immerse yourself in a new Disney experience
When: On now until August 18
Disney-stans will love this new immersive experience taking place at the BMO Centre. Enjoy large-scale animated projections of a greatest hits reel of famous Disney scenes: Pride Rock from The Lion King, the casita from Encanto, the magic carpet ride from Aladdin and more, all set to a soundtrack of famous Disney songs. The projection experience lasts for about one hour and is great for all ages, as young kids can dance and move around through the entire presentation. There’s also a gallery of animation-related exhibits at the start and a souvenir shop at the end.
20 Roundup Way. S.E., disneyimmersive.com
Check out a whimsical circus show at ContainRFest
When: June 28 and 29
As part of ContainRFest 2024, Green Fools presents GoldenCrust, a travelling circus troupe that tours the country in an RV, and this long weekend they’re setting up in Calgary. Head to ContainR park from 7 to 8 p.m. on Friday, and 3 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, to watch this show full of hilarious antics and fun talents.
1020 2 Ave. N.W., springboardperformance.com
Eat s’mores at a new spot in Chinatown
If you only go camping for the s’mores, you’re in luck — S’more Please is a new spot in Calgary serving up inventive varieties of s’mores as well as coffee. This new shop makes all the marshmallows and graham crackers in house, with your choice of toppings to make your perfect treat. S’more Please will also be offering a special Canadian flavour combination on Canada Day.
202D Centre St. S, 403-454-4875, smoreplease.ca
Head to Chinatown for a festival celebrating Chinese culture and traditions
When: June 29
The first annual Xiang Loong Festival is set to showcase and celebrate Chinese culture at the Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre. The main portion of this festival will take place on June 29, with dragon and lion dance performances, martial arts demonstrations, a local vendor market and more. The remainder of the festival will take place on weekends until July 14, with events like a Chinese-style Stampede breakfast, a dragon boat workshop, a street chalk art festival and more.
197 1 St. S.W., culturalcentre.ca
Celebrate Canada Day around downtown Calgary
When: July 1
If you’re looking for something to do on Canada Day, there are a number of different activities to check out at three downtown locations. At The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland, there will be a main stage with a lineup of Canadian artists, an Indigenous artisans market, and an Indigenous Showcase and Powwow Arena; St. Patrick’s Island will feature three stages with live music, food trucks and other family-friendly activities; and Olympic Plaza will also host live music performances, multicultural performances and more. And, of course, you can watch the Canada Day fireworks at 11 p.m., launching from Stampede Park.
Shop for local goods at this new store in Southcentre Mall
Shop Makers is a new Calgary store that helps local makers sell their wares. Makers rent store space for a set membership fee and all of the product sales go directly back to them. At the Southcentre location, shoppers can expect great finds from local businesses like Misoyou Candle Co, Antler and Ace, Your Local Plant Mami and more.
Read More: Shop Makers is Calgary’s Newest Destination for Local Products
Southcentre Mall, 100 Anderson Rd. S.E., shopmakers.ca
Watch a prom-themed performance at Pumphouse Theatre
When: On now until June 29
From Untold Stories Theatre comes The Prom, a play about four Broadway stars attempting to put their mark on a small-town prom. The play centres around a high school dance and one girl who plans to take her girlfriend. When the town objects and puts the prom in jeopardy, the stars take it upon themselves to change the prom and the citizens’ attitudes — all while shining a spotlight on themselves. This musical comedy is showing at The Pumphouse Theatre, with the last show on June 29 at 2 p.m.
2140 Pumphouse Ave. S.W., 403-263-0079, untoldstoriestheatre.com
Try Bombay street food at a new Indian restaurant
From the team behind Bombay Tiger, Ninja Tiger is a new restaurant offering Bombay street food and Maharashtrian cuisine. Tucked in along Memorial Drive, Ninja Tiger has a cozy dining room overlooking the downtown skyline. It offers up dishes like vada paav (a fried potato patty that’s a street food staple), a variety of meat, fish and veg curries, and the house specialty, the Tiger Thali platter that comes with over 20 items — perfect for if you can’t decide on one dish or want a little bit of everything.
412 Memorial Dr., 403-454-5440, ninjatiger.ca