Celebrate Pride at the Jasper Pride and Ski Festival
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When: April 4 to 13
Celebrate Pride in the mountains with the return of the 16th annual Jasper Pride and Ski Festival. Start off your experience with the opening ceremony at Commemoration Park on April 4 where the Pride flag will be raised in the afternoon, before attending the kick-off party later that day. Guests can also join the ski parade on April 5, where attendees are encouraged to dress up in bright costumes and wave their Pride flags. There are also events like a family Pride party on April 5, a storytelling and campfire event on April 6, and a seniors drag bingo event on April 11.
Attend Soul of Miistaki x Howl Indigenous Film Night
When: April 15
Soul of Miistaki is an Indigenous-led non-profit that creates outdoor experiences that honour Indigenous traditions. The Howl Experience is a charity that offers land-based education programs for Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth ages 14 to 35. Together, these organizations are hosting a film night which will show Indigenous films focused on culture and the outdoors.
950 8 Avenue, Canmore, 403-609-2623, artsplacecanmore.com
See an illusionist perform at the Banff Centre
When: April 16 to 17
Scott Silven is an illusionist and performance artist who is bringing his talents to the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity with a preview of his show, The Lost Things, before the world premiere at the Sydney Opera House later this year. The Lost Things theatrical experience will include illusions and storytelling and explore magic, mystery, memory and “the power of getting lost.”
107 Tunnel Mountain Dr., 403-762-6100, banffcentre.ca
Eat at the Made with Love Banff Food and Cocktail Festival
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When: April 22 to May 4
The third annual Made with Love Banff Food and Cocktail Festival is a 13-day event featuring chefs and bartenders from more than 16 local venues creating food and drink pairings around this year’s theme, “Changing Perspectives.” The food and drink pairings aim to showcase seasonal ingredients, local craft distilleries and challenge traditional flavours. The opening weekend of the festival, April 25 and 26, includes a ticketed, outdoor street festival with tasting stations, live entertainment and music. There will also be a cocktail competition between Banff chefs and bartenders where attendees can vote for the winners.