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This page features events and specials occuring within Victoria Park. If your event falls within this area or if your business is featuring a special and you
would like to post it here, please contact
us.
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June 5 - River Park Greening Breakfast at Stampede Park
BRZ Members are invited to attend a special breakfast on Saturday, June 5 to celebrate the start of the Stampede's river park greening project and to learn more about the green initiatives taking place at Stampede Park.
This is a FREE event complete with games for kids and entertainment for the whole family. Click the image for more details.
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June 21 - Corner Stone Party
www.oldycentre.com
Hosted by the Old Y Centre for Community Organizations, this special event will celebrate the rich history of the building by commemorating the date the first stone was laid 100 years ago. The event is open to the community and neighbourhood.
Take a tour through the building to explore original architectural pieces and hear curious stories about the people who have worked and lived in the building for the past century. Visit the link above for more details.
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Stampede Park - 1410 Olympic Way SE
www.calgarystampede.com
In addition to being the home of the world famous Calgary Stampede, Stampede Park hosts various events, shows, festivals and conferences throughout the year. For more information on these and future events, please visit the link above.
June 3: RAIN a Tribute to the Beatles at the Saddledome
June 5: The Underwear Affair at Stampede Park
June 8 to 10: Global Petroleum Show at Stampede Park
June 15: Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers at the Saddledome
June 18 to 20: Canadian Bead Oasis Show at Stampede Park
June 26: Star Wars in Concert at the Saddledome
June 27: Iron Maiden at the Saddledome
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Stampede Casino - 421 - 12 Avenue SE
www.stampedecasino.com
In addition to hundreds of slots and table games, the brand new Stampede Casino features an entertainment venue where you can catch great shows and concerts. Click the link above for more information on these and future events.
June 5: Sabado Live with Warren G in the Big Sky Showroom
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Elbow
River Casino - 218 - 18 Avenue SE
www.elbowrivercasino.com
Elbow River Casino has hundreds of slots, all of the traditional
casino gaming opportunities plus the facility and expertise to
provide private fun money events and poker tournaments. For more information on these current events, call 289-8880 or visit the link above.
June 4 to 5: Mardi Gras on the Bayou Stage
June 6: Belmont Stakes in the Off Track Betting Room
June 11 to 12: Cliff Hanger on the Bayou Stage
June 18 to 19: Joel Spire on the Bayou Stage
June 21: Queens Plate in the Off Track Betting Room
June 25 to 26: Kyemara on the Bayou Stage
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Yuk Yuk's at the Elbow River Casino - 218 - 18 Avenue SE
www.yukyuks.com
Calgary's Yuk Yuk's nightclub is a 250-seat venue with acts running nightly from Thursday to Saturday. The venu offers full bar service, dinner and show options, and free underground parking. Want to have some fun? Check out the shows below or visit the link above for more details on current and upcoming shows.
June 3 to 5: Darcy Michael and Chris Molineux
June 10 to 12: Cris Nannarone
June 17 to 19: Damonde Tschritter
June 24 to 26: Sean Lecomber & Paul Myrehaug
May 27 to 29: Jy Harris
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Memorial
Park Library - 1221 - 2 Street SW
www.calgarypubliclibrary.com
The Memorial Park Library is located in the beautiful and historic
Central Memorial Park, the perfect place to enjoy a great read. The library also offers an array of programs, workshops and special events throughout the month.
For information about these current programs, click the link
above or call (403) 221-2006.
May - August Library Programs: Plan your summer with the Library Program Guides, available online and in all library locations after the middle of April. Registration begins April 26.
June 5: Writing Elsewhere with Marcello Di Cinto - Interested in travel writing? Award-winning travel writer Marcello Di Cintio, this year’s Markin-Flanagan Canadian Writer-in-Residence, gets you started on your journey. From 10:30 am to 12:30pm. Registration required.
June 10: Drive by Shooting: A Video Adventure Through Europe and Asia - Join Team Canada Too on their fascinating car rally through 26 countries from London, England to Mongolia. From 7 to 9 pm. No registration required.
June 12: Law at the Library: Common Law Living - Get information on your rights and obligations, and how to protect your interests. Presented by Calgary Legal Guidance. From 1 to 2:30 pm. Registration required.
June 19: Dr. Patricia Turner, Registered Psychologist, presents eight tips to help you develop good sleep habits. From 2 to 3:30 pm. Registration required.
June 19: 2010 Kids Summer Reading Adventure - Join us as we kick off Lost in Time, the 2010 Summer Reading Adventure, presented by the Alberta Beverage Container Recycling Corporation. Drop in for a scavenger hunt and other fun activities. Collect all five game pages from your local Library branch until the end of August and enter to win great prizes. From 10 am to 4 pm.
June 26:
Drop-In Storytime in French with Alliance Francaise. Join facilitators from Alliance Francaise for stories, songs, and activities in French. Histoires, comptines, et activites en francais.From 10:30-11:00am (ages 2-5 with a parent/caregiver), and from 11:15-11:45am (ages 6 and up).
No registration required.
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The
Stride Gallery - 1004 Macleod Trail SE
www.stride.ab.ca
Click the link above to learn of The Stride Gallery's many
exhibitions and programs, updated regularly. Call (403) 262-8507 or email stride2@telusplanet.net for more information.
June & July: Karina Bergmans TEXT-ING at Stride Gallery’s +15 Window Space. Opening reception July 15, 7pm at the EPCOR Centre.
June 11 to July 9: Jessica MacCormack & Elisabeth Belliveau Natural Disasters Pets and Other Stories in Stride Gallery’s Project Room. Opening reception June 11 at 8pm.
June 11 to July 23: Amy Lockhart Give Up the Ghost at Stride Gallery’s Main Space. Opening reception June 11 at 8pm.
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Cantos Music
Foundation - 134 - 11 Avenue SE
www.cantos.ca
The Cantos Music Foundation, located in the old Customs Block on
the corner of 11th Avenue and 1st Street SE, features a variety
of educational and entertaining musical programs. Cantos programs
range from concerts and elementary school curriculum classes, to
tours of the Cantos Music Collection, featuring a piano that once
belonged to Elton John!
June 3: We Should Know Each Other #55 at Cantos
June 8: Cantos presents Life Long Learning at the Jubilee
June 19: Laura Bachinkski CD Release Party at Cantos
June 28: Blues Bass with John Gray at Cantos
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Zia's Enoteca - 425 - 11 Avenue SE
www.zias.ca
At Zia's Enoteca, it's all about the wine! And because great wines are meant to be shared with great food, Zia's has authentic Italian fare to pair with the huge array of international wines. Stop by to enjoy one of their special events or simply head down for a glass, their signature Flight or bottle and enjoy the ambiance. Visit the link above to learn more about these current events:
Mystery Wine Flight Tuesdays: Join Zia's every Tuesday at 6pm for a great time and to experience some new and unique wines. Enhance your knowledge about different regions and grapes and learn what makes a fine wine in a fun, relaxed atmosphere with lots of bruschetta and tons of laughs! Come alone or bring a friend, this is a great opportunity for the wine newbie as well as the experienced. A great way to start the week, learn about wine and meet some great people too! Each week will feature a new "Mystery". The cost is $15/person (this includes the wine flight and antipasto). About 40 minutes in duration. Reservations are required in advance.
Wednesday Hump Day: Mid-week blues? Every Wednesday at Zia's between 2pm and 5pm, create your own flight or wine sampling for only $5 per 2oz pour (on select wines). Here is your chance to try a variety of unique wines and expand your palate.
Flames Fever: Stop in pre- or post-game at Zia’s this hockey season for a drink and a bite to eat.
They will be featuring their “Flames Fever” flight. Show your game ticket and receive 10% off on game days!
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Calgary
Roughnecks Lacrosse Team
www.calgaryroughnecks.com
The Calgary Roughnecks, 2004 NLL Champion's Cup winners, play
their hard-hitting, action-packed games at the Pengrowth Saddledome.
The Roughnecks, with their main office in Victoria Crossing, are
an extremely exciting addition to Calgary's list of athletic clubs.
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Calgary
Hitmen
www.calgaryhitmen.com
These NHL hopefuls lay it all on the line every game to bring
you high-calibre hockey entertainment all season long. The Hitmen
play their WHL regular season games from September to March at
the Pengrowth Saddledome, and playoffs through the Spring.
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Calgary Flames
www.calgaryflames.com
Our city's NHL team never fails to provide us with top-notch hockey
entertainment at the Pengrowth Saddledome. Being adjacent to the
venue, Victoria Crossing is a favourite spot to grab a pre- and
post-game snack or cocktail at our many restaurants and lounges.
Show your city spirit and join in the festivities! Cheer on your
Flames at the Saddledome during the regular season (October to April),
and through the playoffs too!
Go Flames Go!
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The
Hi-Fi Club - 219 - 10 Avenue SW
www.hificlub.ca
A great addition to
Calgary's nightclub scene, The Hi-Fi Club features live entertainment
almost every night. Visit the link above to learn more about the exciting events at the HiFi Club.
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Soda
- 211 - 12 Avenue SW
www.thesoda.ca
The Soda is an intimate
cafe by day and a hybrid gallery/lounge by night, featuring live
entertainment and displays of local art in the interest of supporting
the local arts and music scene in Calgary.
Check out the link above to learn more
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Sept. 12 - Haultain and First Street Festival
Join the Victoria Park BRZ for the 2010 Haultain and First Street Festival, a community-based event in the heart of Victoria Park. Taking place on 1st St SW (between 12th and 15th Avenues) and in Haultain Park (225 - 13 Avenue SW), the festival seeks to showcase the best of community, sustainability, and the urban experience. Live entertainment, buskers, booths, and family-friendly programming!
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REVITALIZE
